Safaris bring you the thrill of seeing lions, elephants, zebras and the like going about their lives in their natural environment. The small group safari tours below, aimed at UK travellers, give you the chance to enjoy exciting game drives and bush walks in the company of fellow nature lovers.

Africa boasts a huge number of national parks and game reserves, each with their own distinct landscapes and wildlife populations. Most safari holidays in South Africa will include time at the iconic Kruger National Park, whose mountains, plains and forests are home to all the Big 5 as well as myriad other mammals and over 500 species of birds. The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Reserve, meanwhile, is renowned for its population of white rhinos, a focus of its conservation efforts.

There are first-rate safari tours in Namibia, too, where Etosha National Park, known for its vast and distinctive salt pan, is the primary wildlife destination. Its waterholes are visited by Big 5 favourites such as lions, elephants and rhino as well as by grazers such as springbok, impala, kudu and gemsbok. Namibia also boasts the world’s largest cheetah population, and some Namibia packages include visits to cheetah conservation centres.

Ranthambore National Park is undoubtedly the jewel in India’s safari crown. It is famously one of the best places to spot the magnificent Royal Bengal tiger but has a rich variety of other animals, too, including leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles and over 300 bird species.

Small group tours are a wonderfully immersive way to experience the wonders of the natural world. Have a look at our wildlife tours in Costa Rica, too, for exciting jungle safaris spotting monkeys and multi-coloured exotic birds.

Less