
Africa Adventures
Safaris which focus on rarer mammal sightings tend to be more active, more challenging. They go to more remote destinations with more basic infrastructure and require more patience and endurance from the participant. Looking for a single animal can take days and isn’t necessarily successful. The Journey is truly the destination in many cases.

See Zambia with Leslie


Those of us who live in Zambia or safari aficionados have known for a long time that Zambia is a special destination. Finally, the rest of the world has figured it out. To avoid missing Zambia’s limited bed numbers, booking early is essential. South Luangwa National Park is Eastern Zambia’s signature wildlife destination. It is often referred to as “Leopard Park” since it is home to one of the world’s highest naturally occurring population of this elusive cat. It is becoming increasingly known for Wild Dog sightings too. With huge herds of elephants and Cape Buffalo and large numbers of hippo in the Luangwa River, there is good reason why UK’s BBC places film crews in Luangwa every year. Zambia is the birthplace of walking safaris dating from the 1950s. Since then, the strict guiding qualifications and thorough training has meant that walking safaris in Zambia offer consistently high standards. Miss a game drive in the vehicle and join an escorted walk with both guide and armed ranger to experience Africa at ground level. Walking safaris face decreasing popularity with today’s market. Even I feel rusty with the feel of Africa beneath my feet if I haven’t walked in the bush for a while, but once back in the rhythm, it quickly becomes comfortable. Walking is finding the completing piece of the jig saw puzzle you search for in a safari experience. It’s crucial of course to have a good walking guide and naturalist. It is tough to suggest a truly classic safari camp for purist clients these days – the kind of camp which has everything they need and nothing they don’t, and remote enough that game sightings aren’t shared with an increasing number of full game vehicles. But I can recommend a few, and these are the camps which I include in a small group, economical (for Zambia), safari which I will lead myself to the parks I know so well.
Trip Information
Focus: Wildlife, Conservation and Victoria Falls.
Where: Begins in Lusaka, Zambia where you are guests at MTT Safaris’ 4 star guesthouse. Ends in Livingstone, Zambia.
When: June 1st - 13th 2026
Length: 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS
Demographics: Mixed, couples, solo travellers welcome
Single Supplement: Yes
Size: Maximum of eight guests.


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Remote Namibia
Namibia has become a favorite destination for MTT Safaris, celebrated for its ever-changing landscapes, exquisite desert colors, diverse attractions, and the ease of travel made possible by its exceptional road system—the best in Africa. With its sparse population, Namibia boasts vast tracts of wilderness and abundant wildlife, making it a remarkable destination for exploration.
This 18-day road trip by Land Cruiser is a one-of-a-kind adventure through Namibia’s most remote and breathtaking regions. Beginning at the Zambezi River and concluding at the Atlantic Ocean, the itinerary traverses wilderness areas rarely included in shorter trips. We start by exploring the remote sands of Khaudum National Park along the Namibia-Botswana border, renowned for its untamed beauty. From there, we visit Etosha Pan National Park, where wildlife sightings are concentrated around its iconic waterholes. In Namibia’s north, we’ll explore Kaokoland, home to Indigenous communities, desert-adapted wildlife, and awe-inspiring scenery. Our most secluded destination will be the Kunene River mouth at the Angola border, an untouched corner of the country’s wilderness.
The journey follows a circular route, and on the return leg, we travel along the beaches of the Northern Skeleton Coast. This mythical region, known for its shipwrecks, thick fog, and crashing waves, offers a surreal and unforgettable experience. While camping is essential in remote areas like Khaudum National Park and the Skeleton Coast, the experience promises to be a highlight of the trip. In Khaudum, we use designated campsites, while on the Skeleton Coast, we’ll wild camp amid the sand dunes, adding an adventurous touch to this extraordinary journey.
All camping equipment is provided, so all you need to bring is a sense of adventure and stamina for this long safari. Our journey culminates in Swakopmund, where we’ll celebrate our incredible expedition with champagne and oysters, marking the perfect end to this unforgettable road trip.

Focus: Remote Wilderness, Wildlife and Conservation
Where: Begins in Livingstone, Zambia or Kasane, Botswana; ends in Windhoek, Namibia
When: September 10 - 27 2025
Length: 18 DAYS/17 NIGHTS
Demographics: Mixed, couples, solo travellers welcome
Single Supplement: Yes
Size: Maximum of six guests.
Trip Information


Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills


What Makes Rwanda So Special? Referred to as the Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is best known for its Mountain gorillas, the most endangered of all gorilla species. These majestic creatures live on the forested slopes of the Virunga Mountains in the country's Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes National Park), a mountain range extending through Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Half of the world's remaining Mountain gorillas are found in these mountains. Volcanoes National Park is easily accessible from Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, in just three hours by road. Thanks to Rwanda's competent and organized approach to wildlife conservation and tourism, gorilla trekking has become a popular choice for visitors. However, Rwanda offers much more than just Mountain gorillas. Nyungwe Forest is the largest untouched montane forest left in Africa. Its winding trails and waterfalls make it an incredible place to hike, birdwatch, and encounter primates such as Colobus monkeys and chimpanzees. Rwanda is also part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, and its Lake Kivu—the country’s largest lake and the sixth largest in Africa—is a sight to behold. Surrounded by terraced mountains, Lake Kivu’s emerald-green waters provide breathtaking scenery. The 227-kilometer-long Congo Nile Trail winds along these hills, offering shorter day hikes with spectacular views and opportunities to meet locals. Akagera National Park is a conservation success story. After the 1994 genocide, 50% of the park’s land was allocated to refugees rebuilding their lives. In 2009, the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks formed a joint management company to revive the park and its devastated wildlife. African Parks, a non-profit that manages failing protected areas in partnership with governments, reintroduced key species such as rhinos and lions. Today, Akagera is a thriving safari destination that attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Through employment and revenue-sharing programs, it has become a source of livelihood and pride for local communities. No visit to Kigali is complete without a stop at the Genocide Memorial. It’s a deeply moving experience, best visited later in the day for quiet reflection. The memorial highlights Rwanda’s remarkable journey from the genocide in 1994 to its present-day progress, showcasing the nation's resilience and reconciliation efforts. Kigali is also becoming a vibrant art hub in East Africa, with several popular galleries worth visiting. You could easily spend half a day exploring them. While many visitors focus solely on Volcanoes National Park for the accessible Mountain gorillas, I believe Rwanda’s diverse attractions deserve a closer look. Combining a wildlife safari in Tanzania or Kenya with 4–5 days in Rwanda offers an unforgettable experience. My small group tours include all the highlights of Rwanda because I believe it’s worth it!
Trip Information
Focus: Wildlife, Conservation & Culture
Where: Begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
When: August 2026
Length: 13 DYAS/14 NIGHTS
Demographics: Mixed, couples, solo travellers welcome
Single Supplement: Yes
Size: Maximum of eight guests.





Green Gabon
Gabon neighbors the Republic of Congo to the west and has similar geography of dense, lush rainforests and long, wide rivers. Gabon is one of the most scenic African countries. Inside Gabon’s forests live Western lowland gorillas, Forest elephants, Forest buffaloes, Giant forest hogs, mandrills, and chimpanzees, and many monkey species. But such thick forest cover does not make wildlife observation easy. Gabon is a destination for people who have been on a wildlife safari before, and who are seeking something different from their African experience besides ticking off sightings of big mammals. Gabon's signature national park is North Loango. It was introduced to the traveling world through National Geographic Society's films of the early 1990's, which showed elephants and hippos "surfing" in the Atlantic Ocean off Loango. These iconic images have pretty much on their own secured Gabon's romantic marketing moniker as "Africa's Eden". It is fair to say that at this point many people equate Gabon with only Loango. Loango is actually comprised of northern and southern sectors. North Loango remains the easier of the two sectors to access and has the most infrastructure for visitors. Our itinerary includes four – five nights in Loango North National Park and one Western lowland gorilla trek. Loango’s first habituated gorilla group opened to visitors in 2016.
There exists in Gabon the belief called Bwiti, which, in its simplest explanation, fuses ancestor worship and animism with the ingestion of iboga, an hallucinogenic tree root. The iboga tree has been known to the Central African pygmies for some 20,000 years. It was from the pygmies, the original forest dwellers, that the Bantu ethnic groups learned about the tree and incorporated it into their own beliefs, especially for initiation and healing rites. Bwiti ceremonies are spectacular to watch. They are accompanied by traditional instruments, and some very dramatic dance. Bwiti ceremonies are not easy to observe. They are private affairs for the most part, and much is considered secret knowledge by members of the initiated. I was very fortunate to witness a few ceremonies when I lived in Gabon. Although not guaranteed, I will try to arrange through MTT’s Gabonese partner a Bwiti ceremony on a much smaller scale to give us a feel for the real thing.

Trip Information

Focus: Remote Wildlife and Conservation
Where: Begins and ends in Libreville, Gabon
When: September 2026
Length: 10 - 12 days
Demographics: Mixed, couples, solo travellers welcome
Single Supplement: Yes
Size: Maximum of eight guests.
Suggested Extensions: Central African Republic
This adventure can be combined with Dzanga-Ndoki National Park in the Central African Republic. Earlier in 2024, one of the CAR’s star attractions – silverback Makoumba – died after an altercation with another silverback. Makoumba was a very famous animal, for years a strong selling point for Dzanga-Ndoki along with the elephant spectacle at Dzanga Bai. The latest news out of Dzanga-Ndoki is that habituation teams report strong progress with a new silverback. It is hoped that gorilla trekking will resume at Dzanga in 2025.