DESTINATIONS

Explorer Safaris offers 4 x 4 adventures, safaris, self drive, guided overland trips, also 4 x 4 vehicle hire, tours, into the following countries in Southern Africa - Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zambia.

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SOUTH AFRICA

BOTSWANA

NAMIBIA

MOZAMBIQUE

LESOTHO

SWAZILAND

ABOUT EXPLORER SAFARIS

Explorer Safaris offers a range of exceptional 4 x 4 safaris and overland trips. Each safari is meticulously planned to the last detail, right from vehicle preparation to travel logistics and camping etiquette.

In no particular order, Explorer Safaris is owned and managed by two passionate naturalists, Keith Rampton and Michael Romeo.

We are qualified in Overland Travel, Off-Road Driving, Expedition Leadership, Snake Handling and First Aid to ensure that you are in the most excellent hands.

Our depth of experience ensures your safe passage through some of the most remote areas in search of the ultimate Safari Experience. We have travelled extensively across Southern Africa and we want to share our experiences and this special natural world with you.

Our popularity can be attributed to our skilled planning of small group safaris where we travel at a relaxed pace, are easily adaptable and ensure that we offer the highest possible standards in the business. When things get really busy, Explorer Safaris employs only the best professional guides, who are experts in their fields, to conduct specialised tours and safaris.

We have a range of specially selected safaris aimed to suit individual requirements.

• Our Photographic Safaris will take you to some of the most picturesque locations in Southern Africa
• Our Birding Safaris are selected to offer a range of birding experiences from Water Birds to Raptors and everything in between
• Our Overland trips are carefully planned to ensure that you have the perfect balance between soaking up the sights and travelling through the African landscape. Our guides on these trips have in-depth knowledge of the areas we travel through
• The specialised Explorer trips are carefully researched to encompass places and locations actually visited by the great explorers of the past. Special attention is given to the history and background of the explorer. This is a truly enchanting experience!

4x4 HIRE - Rent a 4 x 4 in South Africa

Enjoy the freedom of a self-drive wildlife and African adventure safari in an Explorer Safaris 4 x 4 hire vehicle fully prepared for cross-border travel throughout Southern Africa.

Explore the road less travelled...

Whether you want to explore the wild bush of Botswana with its magnificent wildlife, or combine a bush and beach experience travelling through the world-renowned Kruger Park and onwards to the stunning beaches of the Mozambique coastline, or you may want to travel to the desolate deserts of Namibia exploring South Africa's northern cape along the way for an excellent photographic experience, or explore the birding hot spots of South Africa's Drakensburg escarpment region - a 4 x 4 rental from Explorer Safaris will make all this possible!

Explorer Safaris has many years of experience with overland safaris throughout Southern Africa utilising 4 x 4 vehicles. Our company is driven by our passion for the African Adventure - an adventure that we want to share with you, our special guests.

The Self-Drive Safari offers one of the most interesting ways to adventure across Africa. Our fully equipped 4 x 4 Land Rover Defenders allows flexibility, are cost effective and practical.

If you are serious about your African Adventure safari and game viewing, and if you want to experience the best of Southern Africa - then an Explorer Safaris 4 x 4 rental Land Rover Defender is essential!

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SELF-DRIVE SAFARIS

Each trip has been carefully planned. We have travelled all roads we recommend, we have visited every lodge we recommend.

All itineraries include Fully Equipped Land Rover, Camping and lodge accommodation, and meals as defined. Costs are based upon minimum 2 persons sharing.

Here follows a list of our Self Drive Safaris:

12 Day Botswana Explorer
Highlights: Camping and Lodge Accommodation, Camping in Wilderness area, Moremi, Savuti, Lions, Elephants. Victoria Falls, Chobe, Sunset Cruise.
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20 Day Namibia Explorer
Highlights: Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Luderitz, Cape Cross Seal Colony, Etosha National Park. Big 5.
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10 Day Kalahari Predator Explorer
Highlights: Kalahari Desolation, Wilderness Area, Lions, Baines Baobabs
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20 Day Okavango Delta and Zambezi Explorer
Highlights: Boteti River, Bushman Walk, Moremi, Savuti, Caprivi Strip, Okavango Pan Handle, Zambezi, Victoria Falls.
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6 Day Kruger Park Explorer
Highlights: Kruger Park, Big 5, Gods Window, Blyderiver Canyon
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10 Day Bush and Beach Explorer
Highlights: Kruger Park, Big 5, Indian Ocean, Beaches, Snorkelling. Scuba Diving option.
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8 Day Bush and Beach Explorer
Highlights: Big 5, Tiger Fishing, Coastal National Park, Indian Ocean, Beaches, Snorkelling. Turtle Nests.
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FOOTSTEPS SAFARIS

Livingstone Signature Safari

Follow in the footsteps of the great explorer Dr. David Livingstone and from the Moffat mission through to Victoria Falls. Visiting the mission stations of Kolobeng, Mabotsa and Tshonuane and the sparkling Lake Ngami.

This is a 14 day overland safari travelling from Johannesburg, South Africa, via Botswana to Livingstone in Zambia

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ADVENTURE TOURS

We have some great Adventure Tours for you to enjoy.

12 Day Scuba Safari Explorer
Dive the amazing dive sites along the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa and Mozambique. Manta Rays, Dolphins, Whale Sharks. Includes all dives, boat and skipper fees. Excludes tank refills and Scuba gear rental.
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Two-wheel Motorbike Safari around the Okavango Delta
Enjoy a 9 day motorbike safari through some of Africa's greatest landscapes. From Johannesburg to Kasane.
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SHORT SAFARIS

For those of you who have only a few hours or maybe a day or two in the Gauteng region, we do have half day, 1 day and 2 day trips departing from Johannesburg and/or Pretoria. We currently have the following day trips available. Price and dates may vary, please contact us for more information and bookings.

Pilanesberg National Park

"The Volcano that gave birth to a game reserve"

Pilanesberg National Park is set on 50 000 hectares of pristine unspoiled natural beauty, adjacent to Sun City, a unique tourists destination surrounded by picturesque scenery and valleys.

The Park ranks among the largest of the parks in South Africa (it is in fact the fourth largest park), with an abundance of wild life in 580 km of diverse and arresting bushveld terrain.

The park is home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo - Africa's "Big Five". A wide variety of rare and common species exist like the nocturnal brown hyena, the fleet-footed cheetah, the majestic sable, as well as giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile. Its potential for supporting rare and endangered species such as Black Rhino, Roan, Sable, Tsessebe, foot-and-mouth free Buffalo and Wild Dog is particularly high.

Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded. At Manyane, there is a walk-in aviary with over 80 species of indigenous birds. Numerous hides exist for the patient! Colourful hues, diverse habitats and panoramic views - don't forget your camera!

De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre

The world famous De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre - A must for every visitor to Gauteng.

Nestled in the foothills of the Magaliesberg in South Africa's North West Province, the De Wildt Cheetah Research Centre is situated an hour from Johannesburg and forty-five minutes from Pretoria. It is close to the Hartbeespoort Dam, a popular destination for day excursions from Pretoria and Johannesburg.

For several decades, De Wildt have been breeding cheetahs successfully in captivity. "Problem captured" cheetahs are also being re-introduced back into the wild. De Wildt are doing brilliant work, we love supporting them! This research centre also cares for other endangered species such as the African Wild Dog and Vulture. Come meet a king cheetah up close, and even adopt a cheetah if you like!

Cradle of Humankind

See fossils, learn about how humankind was born, view stone tools up to 1-million years old, and much more. 1.5 hours from Johannesburg to the "birthplace of humanity", an interactive journey awaits you at Maropeng where you will be intrigued by the history of life on Earth. The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years. Maropeng is dedicated to telling the stories of humanity's past and origins in an engaging way. Take a guided trip into the Sterkfontein Caves where original hominid fossils were discovered. Ideal for children and families.

All trips are in Land Rover vehicles, and includes light lunch and all transfers and gate fees. Contact Us now to book a Day Trip!

Business Breakaway

We have had great success with the business weekend away. This is for those last couple of days before the long flight back. We pick you up from your hotel and take you to one of many private lodges on the Entabeni Safari Conservancy where you even have your own ranger. You can stay for 1 night or more. There is even a facility for a unforgettable round of golf. We then collect you and deliver you safely at the airport.

The perfect way to experience Africa at the end a busy week before heading back.

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TRAVEL ADVICE

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We look forward to welcome you on one of our exceptional safaris!

CONTACT US

EXPLORER SAFARIS
Mike Romeo
Keith Rampton
Tel (Local): 082 855 1574
Tel (International): +27 82 855 1574
Fax: +27 (0)86 666 9007
Website: www.explorersafaris.co.za
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