Everyone should experience the thrill of a safari at least once in their life. Luckily, cost is no big issue with these bargain safari packages for UK senior travellers.

Guided safari excursions form part of most low-cost South Africa tours for over 50s, which also feature natural wonders such as the Knysna Lagoon, the wildlife-rich forests of Tsitsikamma National Park and the mesmerising Blyde River Canyon. Kruger National Park is one of the finest wildlife reserves in Africa, while the Addo, iSimangaliso and Hluhluwe Imfolozi reserves all offer exciting animal viewing experiences in their distinctive terrains.

Cheap senior tours to India likewise include safari days as part of the itinerary, complementing visits to India’s many cultural sites. You might find yourself gazing at Asiatic lions, leopards and sambar deer at Gir National Park, where the exotic flora also plays host to over 400 species of birds as well as reptiles such as marsh crocodiles and rock pythons. Or perhaps you will take a trip to Ranthambore National Park, giving you a good chance of spotting that ferocious beauty, the Bengal tiger.

Take a look at our full range of budget wildlife tours for more fabulous options.

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