Flying to Africa from the USA is a long way to go. To us, the flight time and time difference are significant enough to warrant a longer trip duration. This might not all be safari time; it could involve spending time in a beautiful city like Cape Town, or adding an Indian Ocean tropical island destination afterward.

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If you only want to focus on a safari, we suggest a minimum of 8 nights (4 nights at 2 camps) or 9 nights (3 nights at 3 camps). Most of our safaris are 12 days or more, and we seldom recommend less than 3 nights in a safari camp. Settling into the bush vibe at a camp takes time and you want to allow time for the place to reveal itself, so try not to rush it.

The cost of a safari varies significantly. One thing to know is that it is not cheap. Even a cheap safari is not cheap. 

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Our focus is on ensuring you get the best possible experience. We focus on private, exclusive lodges in wild areas, avoiding the distractions of tourist crowds and ensuring animals are consistently treated respectfully. If a lodge is in a National Park accessible to other tourists and self-drives, we choose lodges far enough away from the main entrance that very few day trippers reach the area. All of these choices prioritise a premium game viewing experience for you.

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Prices fluctuate throughout the year and by country. Averaged out, $1,000-$1500/day per person could get you a really good safari. These costs can be much higher, with premium camps in high season reaching over $4,000 per person per day.

We encourage guests to form their own group of a minimum of 4 - 6 people. Choosing friends or family to travel with you on safari has many benefits, including the likelihood of having your own private vehicle at no extra cost. Sometimes sharing a vehicle with other guests at camp who you don't know can be challenging - especially if they have different interests to you, or are just not enjoyable company. Having your own vehicle and guide limits those unknown variables, allowing you to enjoy your safari at your own pace, in your own way. If you are traveling alone or with fewer people but prefer exclusivity, private vehicles can be booked at an additional cost. Having said all this, most of the time it seems to work out fine when people share a vehicle with other guests.

We work closely with you to ensure you visit the best locations at the best time. This may include taking into account your travel window, budget, and interests. Seasonality affects weather, price, bird diversity, animal behavior and access to areas.

Although not a requirement to book a True Wild safari, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers your entire safari. However, medical evacuation insurance of at least $250,000 is obligatory and inexpensive.

True Wild does not book international air travel, however, we can recommend flight routes. We partner with an excellent team specializing in arranging international flights for travellers going on safari, so we would be happy to introduce you to them. We take over your safari travel experience once you arrive at your first destination where you will begin your safari.

You get full backup support from us, during detailed planning and your trip, and there are no extra charges for booking with True Wild. Prices should be the same as what you would find on the safari provider's website, or less, as we may have access to special deals through our long-standing partnership with many of these companies.

The sooner the better. To secure space in the camps you want, book a year or even more in advance. Many of the safari camps we use are small, ranging from 6 to 20 beds, so booking far enough in advance is an important part of safari planning. This is especially true for larger groups.