Lion World Tours specializes in group and individual tours to Southern and East Africa. Lion World Tours is now offering an amazing 5-Star South Africa safari!

On this incredible seven-night South African journey, you will the opportunity to soar high over Cape Town’s waterfront on a private helicopter ride, view the area’s majestic wildlife, and sample a variety of fine wines and olive oil at a charming vineyard.

This once-in-a-lifetime South Africa trip is being offered for USD $3,799 per person, which includes taxes. Travelers will save $2,000 per person on competing packages.

This unforgettable safari trip includes the following:

– International airfare on South African Airways from the U.S. to Johannesburg (see below for city list)
– All intra-country airfare and transfers
– Three nights at Jackalberry Lodge, a luxury private game lodge
– Four nights at Cape Town’s Table Bay Hotel, a 2013 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List winner
– Six thrilling open-vehicle game drives
– High tea at Table Bay Hotel, which features decadent items like chocolate pastries
– 14 meals, including a multi-course dinner with interactive drumming session

The package price includes flying from the below U.S. cities:
Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Charleston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Trip Depart Dates: May 1, 6, 9, 13, 19, 23; August 14, 22, 25; September 2, 5, 16, 20, 24; +$100 October 2, 6, 10, 14; November 4, 8, 12, 17

To enjoy South Africa for a longer period, consider extending your trip and make it a 10-night package. Pricing is an additional USD $1,399 per person, which includes an excursion to Victoria Falls, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and five-star accommodations.

Please use the Contact Form below to submit your South Africa Safari travel request. We will promptly get back to you.

The Bedouin Oasishas been often described as “The Hidden Jewel of the Desert.”

Arabian Incentive, one of the most exclusive destination management companies in United Arab Emirates, and has created an unforgettable, tailor made desert experience.

Within the United Arab Emirates desert of Ras al Khaimah is The Bedouin Oasis. Experience a traditional experience of the Arabian Desert which unexpectedly offers a taste of indulgence and luxury.

This amazing Arabian sanctuary is found in the between two of the most beautiful dunes in Ras Al Khaimah.

There are a wide variety of excursions and activities to allow you to embrace the beauty and history of this part of the world – desert dune drives plus dinner, overnight camping, falcon show with dinner, camel tracking, and horse riding.

Now you can enjoy the one of the most beautiful deserts in all the world with sand dunes as high as 1,000 feet tall. Scorching temperatures can easily reach 60 degrees Celsius in the summer.

But this desert oasis is also home to 31 different plant species and 24 different birds.

So if you are a discerning customer that desires a traditional magical experience in the Arabian Desert, consider at desert safari at the Bedouin Oasis.

Please use the Contact Form below to submit your travel request. We will promptly get back to you.

Kapama Southern Camp

One of the most amazing things a person can do is go on an Africa safari. Every African safari is a new and accelerating adventure – abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring, scenic landscapes.

Lion World Tours has just been honored as the Top Producing Tour Operator by South African Tourism for North America in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

They have created a memorable 10-day safari vacation, traveling between November and December 2012 and February and March 2013.

You’ll be staying the Kapama Southern Camp – offering two game drives each day in open safari vehicles, led by highly skilled game rangers and trackers. Your guides will provide interesting information and anecdotes about the inhabitants of the world-famous African bush. Africa game drives offer amazing photo opportunities of Africa’s most incredible animals.

The Africa Safari “Kapama in Suite Style” is priced form USD $2,995 per person for this 10-day trip, including:

– Domestic US flights from Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Charleston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Raleigh
– Round trip international Economy Class airfare from New York (JFK) or Washington, DC to Cape Town, South Africa via Johannesburg, on South African Airways
– Domestic flights within South Africa: Johannesburg/ Cape Town/ Hoedspruit/ Johannesburg
-Four nights at The Commodore Hotel, in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
– Three nights at the five-star Kapama Southern Camp in a suite
– Twice daily open-vehicle safari drives with the chance to see the Big-5 up close
– Seven Breakfasts / three Lunches / four Dinners
– Lion World Tours representative Meet and Greet upon arrival
– Transfers

Please use the Contact Form below to submit your Africa travel request. We will promptly get back to you.

Ride Kenya

Ride Kenya offers an experience of a lifetime. Enjoy an African safari in Kenya on horseback with: up-close game watching and stunning rides through majestic savannahs, forests and swamps with incredible views of Africa’s iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Ride Kenya is part of the Great Plains Conservation camps and safaris, and the tour company guides its guests on horseback safari trips across the exclusive landscape of the Amboseli–Tsavo ecosystem.

Ride Kenya’s stables are located just 2km from ol Donyo Lodge, which was named one of Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Hotels” in both 2011 and 2012. These horseback safaris are designed for experienced and adventurous riders and cover a pristine wilderness of over one million acres, rarely visited by other tourists.

Luxury accommodations await you. There are ten large bedroom suites that truly embrace East African culture. Each suite offers natural stone floors and tall and traditionally thatched roofs. Rooftop suites have a romantic bed for guests who want to slumber under the starry African sky.

One of the biggest attractions at ol Donyo Lodge is the variety of activities for guests and families: Colonial–style breakfast after morning horseback rides; game drives and night excursions that provide extraordinary wildlife photography; bicycle riding and hiking trips through the savannah and forest; and the cool relief of private plunge pools.

Ride Kenya’s horseback safaris typically span six nights and seven days of riding, camping and sightseeing for groups of up to ten (families welcome). A typical day on safari offers 4–7 hours per day in the saddle, with a chance of night or day game driving, as well as walking tours.

Based out of a mobile camp, Ride Kenya’s guests stay in luxurious Selous tents, with hot showers, a separate tent for three–course dining, on–site laundry and a full crew of staff for household services. Every other night, the camp location will move to follow the trails. Ride Kenya is flexible in offering long and short horse safaris, for small groups as well as larger groups.

For additional information about Ride Kenya and their horseback Kenya safaris, please visit: http://www.greatplainsconservation.com/rk/index.html

Serengeti safari

Misconceptions of Africa tend to limit its traveling potential and appeal.  Although nature and animals is one huge part of what Africa is known for, luxurious honeymoon can now be another.  Opening in the beginning of summer, on June 15 of this year, the luxurious Singita Serengeti House will offer guests exclusive-use accommodation and access to 350,000 acres of private land for an intimate yet lavishing safari experience in Tanzania.

Located near the world-famous Serengeti National Park, this exquisite retreat offers idyllic vistas from the wide Serengeti plains to the property’s nearby watering hole.  Ideal for families and small groups, Singita Serengeti House accommodates up to eight guests in four spacious suites, all featuring private outdoor showers and terraces.  In addition, the House also includes large dining and lounge areas, ample decked areas with day beds, swimming pool, and tennis court.

Created by Singita’s award-winning interior designers, Cecile & Boyd, the Serengeti House is the perfect fusion of modernism with traditional African cultural theme.  The décor combines classic furniture with local materials, bleached raw woods and a palette of white, ebony and ivory.  One of the most notable parts of the Serengeti House is the effort expended in water and energy efficiency.  So the Serengeti House was created with the least amount of carbon footprint and disruptions to the natural ecosystem.

Guests staying at Serengeti House can go on Singita’s signature safari with a private guide and gourmet cuisine created by a private chef.  Romance, nature, and culture are all part of the Serengeti House experience.  An all-inclusive travel package is available on Africa Odyssey.

Ras Kutani lagoon – Tanzania

For an unforgettable getaway, consider Ras Kutani which is located on the undiscovered southern Tanzania coastline, 35 short kilometers south of Dar es Salaam.

Ras Kutani is truly a unique boutique beach retreat. This luxury property resides within 100 acres of lush tropical, coastal forest of Southern Tanzania. A stay Ras Kutani will provide you a rare opportunity to explore one of the most bio-diverse indigenous coastal forests in East Africa.

Ras Kutani lodge delivers stunning barefoot-luxury and a treasured hideaway for those seeking solace, luxury and tranquillity. The luxurious accommodations at Ras Kutani are made up of nine open-fronted spacious, charming cottages, each with en suite bathroom, large verandah with a covered sand floor, seating area, hammocks and views of the clear lagoon, beach and Indian Ocean.

Thanks to owner and keen conservationist, Charles Dobie, this idyllic forest has been saved, cultivated and is now continuously patrolled in order to protect it and retain its natural beauty.

The forest boasts 132 different species of trees, including mango trees (famous for their spectacular fruit) and the Marula tree (prized for its rich bounty of fruit, and the oil from the kernel, which is used to make moisturizer). Guests can enjoy watching the antics of four species of monkey, including the spectacular black- and- white colobus, as well as many species of birds, baboons, wild pigs, the elusive Civet Cats and other wildlife.

Available only at Ras Kutani, the From Tree To Tree self-guided tour steers guests through this eclectic ecosystem on a gentle, yet fascinating walk. The corresponding map highlights each point of interest along the walk from the wild custard apple shrubs to the African Breadfruit trees – where you’re most likely to find Sykes’ monkeys, yellow baboons, Blue Duiker and Giant African land snails!

Enjoy a seven night stay at Ras Kutani, followed by a three-night sophisticated safari experience at the boutique Selous Safari Camp from $5,611 per person (saving $1,400 per person). Valid for travel throughout June and July, the price includes international flights from various US airports, internal transfers, full board and most activities.

If you are interested in making a reservation or learning more about Ras Kutani, please contact Africa Odyssey at 1-866-356-4691 or visit www.africaodyssey.com

Equestrian Journeys – Camp Kalahari

Uncharted Africa was founded in 1993 by Catherine Raphaely and Ralph Bousfield, with the goal of bringing travelers to the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana, Africa.

“Equestrian Journeys” is a new tour being offered by Uncharted Africa to explore Botswana’s unique Kalahari and Makgadikgadi ecosystems.

Your tour in the Kalahari Desert will be led by celebrated equestrian safari guide, David Foot. “Equestrian Journeys” is a one-of-a-kind safari that allows tour guests to spend their days journeying out into the Salt Pans and acacia woodlands on horseback.

Groups of between four and eight are matched with outstandingly bred horses for the ride of a lifetime through the ‘land of a thousand islands,’ acacia woodlands, short grasslands, and finally out into the middle of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where all that can be seen for miles around is the curve of the earth.

The Horseback Safaris will begin from Camp Kalahari, which is a fun and adventurous, yet comfortable and stylish oasis nestled amongst the acacias and palms on the edge of the ancient salt pans. Camp Kalahari is luxurious yet simple and unfettered with ten spacious meru tents.

Each guest tent comes complete with en-suite outdoor bathrooms, incorporating flushing toilets and hot and cold running water. The traditionally built thatch roofed communal library, living and dining area provides the perfect place to relax after safari, while the inviting swimming pool is the ideal spot for an afternoon escape.

To learn additional information about the Horseback Riding Safari and Camp Kalahari, please visit www.unchartedafrica.com

Reservation inquiries can be made by contacting reservations@unchartedafrica.com

Selous Safari Company – Tanzania giraffes

For travelers looking for incredible, lasting memories of Africa, you definitely need to consider taking Tanzania safari trips.

Tanzania offers all of Africa’s amazing wildlife, along with stunning natural beauty.

To experience a vacation-of-a-lifetime, The Selous Safari Company offers an unparalleled safari and beach experience in Tanzania.

A trip to Tanzania ranges from the unspoiled natural wilderness of the camps at the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park to the beachfront cottages at Ras Kutani on the Indian Ocean.

Whether you discover Tanzania as a couple, family or individual traveler, you can truly relax, and feel safe in the knowledge that their every wish can be catered for.

Discover all that southern Tanzania has to offer, whether it’s by boat, car or on foot. Safari enthusiasts can explore one of the most photogenic, unspoiled landscapes and best game viewing opportunities on the continent whilst staying at one of the following intimate camps:

– The 13-tent, Selous Safari Camp boasts unrivaled views, privacy and luxury in the heart of the Selous Game Reserve. The size of a European country, it has the highest concentration of African wildlife, countless birdlife and is home to over a million large animals and half of Tanzania’s elephant population.

Hidden Secret… The mighty Rufiji River, which runs through the reserve, is swarming with fish which in turn brings about some of the world’s best water-birding, it is also home to the largest crocodile and hippo population in Africa. Boat safaris allow guests to get up close and personal to these majestic creatures.

– The eight-tent Jongomero Camp offers a great vantage point from which to take in the sights and sounds of the African bush. The Ruaha National Park is home to huge herds of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, impala, eland, hippo, crocodile, lion and leopard to name a few. Built on raised wooden platforms with thatched roofs, each of the luxury en suite tents contain a dining and living area, eight-foot wide dhow wood emperor bed and a spacious private veranda enabling guests to view the animals that pass freely through the camp.

Hidden Secret… As Jongomero is the only camp situated in the remote south-western sector of the Ruaha National Park, it promises an off-the-beaten-track, pure wilderness experience.

– Before or after some serious game viewing, take time out on the shores of the Indian Ocean at Ras Kutani. Offering just nine cottages, four hillside suites and one family house amid long stretches of pristine deserted beaches and warm blue seas, this small coastal retreat of castaway luxury is the perfect hideaway for those seeking solace, luxury and Tanzanian charm.

Hidden Secret… Turtles come to nest along the shore of Ras Kutani in season, and guests are invited to get involved in projects that look out for their welfare.

Book before 31 March and take advantage of huge savings as Tanzania Odyssey (www.tanzaniaodyssey.com / 1-866 356 4691) is offering huge savings on a combined visit.

Valid for selected dates throughout 2011 and priced from $6,500 per person (saving $1,300 per person), it includes flights from JFK New York (via London) with British Airways, internal air transfers, accommodation on a full-board basis with two nights at Ras Kutani, three nights at Selous Safari Camp and three nights at Jongomero Camp with game viewing drives in open sided 4×4 vehicles plus concession and park entrance fees, taxes and surcharges.

Luxury safaris have always been popular and these days even a budget safari can include individual cottages, game drives, excellent meals and of course a gorgeous pool overlooking a waterhole.

Very exclusive camps now have to find new ways to attract their high-end clientele. Here are some examples of what $1000 per night (and up) can get you while on safari in Africa:

Singita Boulders Lodge in Sabi Sands Reserve (South Africa) has just opted to take luxury to the highest level.

Their rates start at around $1,200 per person per night and their luxury suites (picture above) are just fabulous. As with most luxury safari lodges, rates do include all meals, game drives and often drinks as well.

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