Travel writer Brad Japhe just wrote a piece titled “How to Plan an African Safari – The Beginner’s Guide to a Bucket List-Worthy African Adventure” for Observer Magazine including Ultimate Africa Safaris. He notes:   Ultimate Africa Safaris is excellent option. Founder Ian Proctor has been exploring this part of the world since the late ‘80s, and has developed lasting relationships with some of the best operators on the ground there. He provides valuable personal insight when building any itinerary; no matter where you’re thinking of traveling within this region, chances ..read more

As time has passed so have many of the world’s Covid travel regulations… we are now seeing the final Covid travel requirements being dropped in Africa:   Travelers visiting Rwanda to see the endangered mountain gorillas no longer need a PCR test prior to trekking. Masks are still required.   Travelers visiting Tanzania and Zimbabwe no longer need to present proof of Covid vaccination.   Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Africa President “I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my goal t ..read more

Travel writer Brad Japhe just wrote a piece titled “How to Plan a Safari in Botswana, According to Experts” for Travel & Leisure including Ultimate Africa Safaris.    It may be viewed here. Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Africa President “I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my goal to create an African travel company that was all about authentic wildlife experiences. Many years later we are one of the top African travel companies in the Americas – known for arranging custo ..read more

MyPoints4Travel will turn your credit card points into lie-flat Business Class seats to destinations worldwide for thousands of dollars less than purchasing your tickets normally.   You can book up to 362 days in advance and can get up to 9 Business Class award seats on the same flights to Africa.   Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Africa President “I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my goal to create an African travel company that was all about authentic wildlife experiences. Many yea ..read more

Cape Town’s famous Table Mountain Cable Car will close this year July 24, 2023 through August 6, 2023 for annual maintenance. It will reopen on August, 7, 2023.   Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Africa President “I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my goal to create an African travel company that was all about authentic wildlife experiences. Many years later we are one of the top African travel companies in the Americas – known for arranging custom safaris to East and Southern Africa; perso ..read more

Hi Everyone,   Our partners Great Plains Conservation are embarking on a very commendable project to move thousands of animals from Zimbabwe’s Save Conservancy (where through great stewardship they now have too many animals) to the Sapi Reserve (next to Mana Pools) on the Zambezi River – also in Zimbabwe.   I often say to people “if I had to live out my years in Africa I would do it in Mana Pools” and I feel very strongly about this project. Therefore Ultimate Africa Safaris has donated US $5,000 and would love it if you could join us in supporting Project Rewild Zambezi – even a $20 ..read more

Pay 2022 rates for 2023/2024 travel expiring! Travelers must book before March 1, 2022 to secure 2022 rates. For travelers looking for Africa’s best value our custom itineraries with African Bushcamps cannot be beat – especially December through March when all inclusive safaris can be had for close to US $500 per person! Booking now you could save 10%, or more, as inflation will certainly lead to increases for 2023 and 2024. Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Africa President “I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on saf ..read more

Great news from Africa.   Botswana, considered by many to offer Africa’s best wildlife and wilderness, has removed the Covid 19 testing requirement for arriving vaccinated travelers.   Travelers who  are not vaccinated will require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, and if we are reading the official government gazette correctly, they will be vaccinated upon arrival!   Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Africa President “I first visited Africa in the late 1980s. I came face to face with a wild elephant, and fell in love with being on safari! I made it my go ..read more

Tladi the leopard, born in 2019, has become very well known for close encounters at Botswana’s Mombo Camp. Tladi means “Thunder” but in reality Tladi is quite relaxed. When Mombo closed in March 2020 for Covid Tladi became much more inquisitive about the camp and would wander round peeking into the rooms. On my recent visit to Mombo a few weeks ago I didn’t see Tladi but I saw his mother who successfully hunted a baby warthog and proceeded to feed her latest litter… Photographer Nastasha Mago captured not only the kill but the previous day when Tladi sat peacefully watching the T ..read more

After taking a 60% stake in Kigali’s new airport in December 2019, Qatar Airways acquired a 49% stake in RwandAir in 2020. RwandAir will now begin direct flights between Kigali and Doha, Qatar in December 2021. The codeshare allows for greater connectivity to more than 65 destinations around Africa and the rest of the world, utilizing one reservation, boarding, and baggage check-in experience for their entire journey. The downside for business class travelers from Doha to Kigali is you won’t get a Qsuite as you would flying aboard Qatar Airways. Stay well, Ian Proctor Ultimate Af ..read more