Africa Holidays & Safaris 2025/2026

Africa offers something completely different, something that no other destination can, which makes it the perfect destination to go to for those once in a lifetime holidays (or honeymoons)! From exhilarating action packed safaris to Indian Ocean island escapes, it has it all!

All our Africa safaris are entirely tailored to you, so whether you’re after something really adventurous, luxurious, low key, different, wild, or relaxing, we will make sure it fits you perfectly. There is so much to do and see in Africa that anything is possible! Whilst on safari, you will spend your days trawling through open savannahs, finding ‘The Big Five’, whilst also being taught about the finer details about life on this amazing continent. Then after a busy days safari you will return to your accommodation to freshen up for drinks, entertainment and star gazing by the fire, all before sitting down to a dinner divine enough to die for.

A great thing with Africa is that the fun doesn’t have to stop after the safari! Instead you have the option to diversify your trip further, and what better way to wind down from the safari action than to combine with an Indian Ocean beach escape – Zanzibar, Mozambique, Mauritius and The Seychelles spring to mind!

The dancing aromas of street food, diverse landscapes, vibrant traditions, and rich history stretches from the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea across to the sparkling Pacific Ocean – luxury holidays in Mexico bring something very special, an unparalleled experience, to the intrepid traveller looking for a destination overflowing with culture yet with modern delights. Every region in Mexico extends a lovely welcome with warm hospitality, and each offers something extraordinary! Why visit one when many are easily combinable on a bespoke adventure. 

Mexico City – the heart of the country – houses bustling market streets and modern living. What was once the epicentre of the Aztec nation is now a lively combination of modern skyscrapers, colonial buildings, and an exciting cultural scene! Serene picture perfect beaches and vibrant marine life are ready and waiting in Baja California Sur and Los Cabos where humpback and grey whales reside some of the year. Quintana Roo’s Riviera Maya boasts the second largest barrier reef in the world, and migrating whale sharks can be swum with from Isla Holbox. If you’re into ancient history, then you’ll hear Yucatán’s bountiful archaeological wonders whispering their storied pasts. Some well-preserved and others shrouded in lush rainforests, each offering a peek into Mexico’s pre-Columbian legacy. The food scene across Mexico is world famous – every single state has its own take on national dishes, adding their personal and creative authenticity, refining Mexican cuisine. For vanilla and coffee fields, visit Veracruz. And in Jalisco, Guadalajara is the place to go for their famous ‘drowned sandwich’, a torta ahogada! Whilst you’re there, hop over to Tequila to, you guessed it, sample Mexico’s premium spirit in its birthplace…when in Rome! The country’s topography is incredibly varied, from rugged deserts to lush rainforests and snow-capped mountains, you’ll find some of the most beautiful landscapes in each state, but for supreme natural beauty accompanied with deep rooted traditions, Oaxaca is calling.

The best time to travel across most of Mexico is from November to May when the temperatures are slightly lower and less humid than July to October which can bring hurricanes and storms (the Caribbean and Pacific coast hurricane seasons run from June to November). If you are looking to visit between July and October, don’t let a few patches of liquid sunshine put you off, as there are fiestas, festivals, and celebrations to join in along with marine life migrations. Excellent flight and hotel offers available this time of year create a great value holiday! Our team of specialists can help guide you to the better suited regions for this time of year or read on to learn more about our luxury UK to Mexico holidays. 

• Game drives can leave you a little windswept – pack warm clothing as it can be chilly in the early mornings and late evenings
• Take comfortable walking shoes – guided walks with a tracker are an exciting alternative to a traditional game drive and provide a different perspective on the bush
• Plan on missing the morning or evening game drive at least once - allow yourself time to revel in your glorious bush setting – enjoy a bush bath, a romantic dinner in the bush or ‘sleep-out’ in a treehouse under the stars! Lelapa Safari Lodge and Garonga are two of our favourite safari lodges in South Africa and both offer unique sleep-outs under the African sky – a must for all honeymooners!
• Travel lightly – many camps and lodges are accessible via small plane (take soft bags – the pilot will love you - and leave your main luggage at the airport)
• Consider whether you want to take malaria precautions or not … Dress informally (and in neutral colours) on safari – leave your fancy attire for your beach hotel
• Forget your diet – you will eat well on safari – bush breakfasts, romantic dinners next to a blazing fire with only the light of the lanterns hanging in the tress standing between you and the bush, sundowners whilst watching the sun slip beyond the horizon …are all part of the safari experience …