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Best Elephant Safaris

From trundling through the forest to splashing in remote riverbanks, elephants are one of the most fascinating animals to see while on an African safari. Watching a single bull or a herd with calves can keep you interested all day, as you observe their intelligent, sociable, and communicative behavior. You can revel in the beauty and unparalleled experience of witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat during a custom elephant safari by speaking with a Zicasso travel specialist or by finding inspiration in one of our available sample trips.

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Elephant herd migration in Botswana

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $17,700

The Great Elephant Migration Across Zambia & Botswana Safari

Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambezi River, Chobe National Park +2 more
Rhinos at a watering hole, Namibia, South Africa

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,800

Namibia Walking Safari: Desert Rhino & Elephants

Namibia,  Hoanib Valley, Palmwag
Observing elephant migration from a safari vehicle in Chobe National Park, Botswana

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,800

Following the Elephants: A Multi-Country Safari to Zambia and Botswana

Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi River, Livingstone +3 more
Herd of elephants in Chobe National Park

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,700

Luxury Botswana Safari for Seniors: Following the Elephants

Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park +1 more
Elephant in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,500

Immaculate South Africa 10-Day Tour for First Timers

Phinda Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Cape Town
Classic Southern African Safari - Zebra rubbing noses with her calf in the Okavango Delta

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,500

Classic Southern African Safari

Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch, Maun +4 more

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    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

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Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Vacation Review: Safari, 20 Days

Trip was well organized by Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team. Support in Kenya with my missing luggage was outstanding. Safari tours, city tours, and the respective accommodations more than met our expectations.

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South Africa Travel Review: Cape Town, Table Mountain, Safari, 10-Day Trip

Our trip was absolutely AMAZING!! Zicasso’s travel specialist was always quick to respond to all of our questions and worked to design a trip within our budget. All of the arrangements he made for us were just perfect.

We loved all of the accommodations and the private guides in Cape Town for the day tour and hike up Table Mountain were both great.

The safari accommodations and guides were just incredible. The staff at both lodges were so kind and attentive! We saw the Big Five (more than once) and couldn’t believe how close we were able to get to the animals.

Overall, the trip exceeded our expectations!

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Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Safari Camps, Game Drives, Victoria Falls, 2 Weeks

Our Africa adventure, booked through Zicasso’s travel specialist, was amazing, flawless, and a one-of-a-kind trip of a lifetime.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Travel Review: Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Safari, Wildlife, 2 Weeks

This review is long overdue, but better late than never! Zicasso’s travel agent helped us plan our South African adventure and it was the perfect vacation. Everything went completely flawlessly and all the accommodations were fantastic. The communication and service she provided were excellent and I just wish she was the person who could plan all of our vacations. We did Cape Town, Kruger, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, and it was the ultimate bucket-list trip. Her plan made it the best vacation ever!!!

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South Africa Tour Review: Cape Town, Safari, Elephant Sanctuary, 12 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, responsive, accessible, nurturing, and professional. We had a relatively short planning duration for our trip, so decisions were on an accelerated timeline, but she was on top of all of our dates and connections, required documents, etc. She answered so many of our questions and made so many recommendations. My aunt and I felt completely at ease, from the time we landed in Cape Town until we flew home.

The tours, drivers, lodging, and safaris that the travel specialist chose for us were perfect. I've already recommended her to a friend for a future trip and I recommend her to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip that is customized to your budget and timeframe.

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South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Victoria Falls, Devils Pool, 11 Nights

Overall, this was an exceptionally well-planned and unforgettable trip! Zicasso’s travel specialist did a phenomenal job planning my group trip through South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe. From the very beginning, the travel specialist listened carefully to my must-haves and worked diligently to craft the itinerary I envisioned. I’m a very vocal person about what I want and she showed incredible patience and professionalism throughout the process. She refined the itinerary until it perfectly matched my expectations, never losing sight of the details that mattered most to me. Planning a group trip is no small task and she handled every concern, whether rooming adjustments or my frequent emails, with grace and efficiency.

One of the qualities I value most in a travel advisor is responsiveness and she excelled here. She was consistently on top of things, keeping me updated at every stage. Even when certain things took longer than expected, she communicated, which I greatly appreciated. Her advice and feedback throughout the planning process were invaluable.

Having organized group trips for my friends for over eight years, I can confidently say she went above and beyond compared to most other advisors I’ve worked with. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made this experience seamless and enjoyable. I highly recommend our travel specialist and the travel company. They truly set the standard for excellence in travel planning.

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