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Safari Legends 2025

June 1 – 11 | July 14 – 24 | August 6 – 16 | August 15 – 25 | August 30 – September 9
5
Destinations
11
Days
Icon Moderate Pace
Moderate Pace
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Specialized Aircraft
19
Guests
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Scheduled Safari

Safari Legends 2025

Iconic Landscapes and Private Reserves

We are pleased to announce our newest 2025 journey: Safari Legends by Private Air. This extraordinary expedition is designed to immerse you in Africa’s most iconic Big Five landscapes and private reserves, all seamlessly connected by private air travel. With a focus on prime wildlife locations during the best game viewing months, this journey promises luxurious accommodations, expert guides, and an intimate group size limited to just 19 guests.

Safari Legends takes you to the heart of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations: South Africa’s MalaMala Game Reserve, Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta, and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls. Over 11 spectacular days you will encounter the legendary Big Five, alongside a rich diversity of wildlife, including African wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles. Engage in exclusive activities only available on private reserves, such as walking safaris, off-road game drives, night drives, mokoro excursions, and big game river cruises.

PRIVATE AIR IS ESSENTIAL

The Safari Legends itinerary covers remote and diverse wilderness areas, making private air travel indispensable. Chartered aircraft ensure efficient and comfortable access to our destinations. Direct flights to MalaMala Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park, allow us to maximize exploration time with a timely arrival for an afternoon game drive. In Botswana,  Mashatu Game Reserve in the secluded Northern Tuli Private Game Reserve and the Kwara Reserve in the Okavango Delta both require private air to avoid forced overnights and lengthy road transfers. Flying privately to Chobe National Park allows for a flexible departure time and stopover for a river cruise, which scheduled flights can’t accommodate.

Private air travel effortlessly links destinations, controls timing to maximize opportunities, avoids backtracking and overnights to catch early commercial flights, and provides efficient  customs and immigration processes. Additionally, it offers enhanced security, comfort, and exclusivity, ensuring a seamless and luxurious safari experience.

Highlights

  • Trek through the bush in MalaMala for intimate wildlife encounters with the Big Five in their natural habitat.
  • Explore the “Land of the Giants” home to Africa’s largest elephants and towering giraffes.
  • Walk among ancient baobab trees and explore the vast, untouched wilderness of Mashatu Game Reserve.
  • Experience the traditional African boma dining under the stars, complemented by local flavors and fine South African wines.
  • Watch lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the prowl in the Kwara Reserve, offering prime predator viewing.
  • Glide along the waterways of the Okavango Delta, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife.
  • Observe elephants, buffalo, and more on a tranquil Chobe River cruise.
  • Witness the awe-inspiring majesty of Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of falling water in the world.
  • Meet conservationists and learn about efforts to protect endangered species in Africa’s wildest landscapes.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 - 2 MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa |
The Big Five
Day 2 - 5 Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana |
Land of the Giants
Day 6 - 7 Private Kwara Reserve, Botswana |
The Okavango Delta
Day 8 - 11 Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls |
River Cruise
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Three Countries. 11 Unforgettable Days.
MalaMala camp in the sunset.
Travelers viewing cheetahs at MalaMala.
A leopard and her cubs.
Mashatu Lodge.
The boma at Splash camp.
Mokoro activity at Splash camp.
A lion in Chobe National Park.
The Victoria Falls Hotel.

Expedition Leaders

Our Expedition Leaders bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to every Scheduled Safari. With years of expertise in leading safaris and coordinating complex travel logistics, they make sure each journey runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. From navigating Africa’s diverse landscapes to sharing their passion for wildlife, culture, and conservation, our Expedition Leaders elevate your experience with their personal insights and attention to detail. They are on hand throughout your safari to guide you through every step, so that your adventure is enjoyable, worry-free, and truly remarkable.

Journey Experts

Our seasoned Journey experts specialize in meticulously planning our Scheduled Safaris. With extensive experience in travel, tourism, and aviation, they have carefully designed every aspect of your safari to ensure an extraordinary adventure. Now that the groundwork is done, they will work closely with you to handle the finer details, from equipping you with information needed to obtain visas and vaccinations to providing essential packing tips and answering all your pre-trip questions. Their goal is to help you feel confident and excited as you embark on your safari, knowing that every aspect has been meticulously planned for a seamless and unforgettable experience.

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To ensure a stress-free experience, everything you need is included in the cost, from activities to gratuities. Privately chartered planes offer convenience and efficiency, with direct-to-camp flights that reduce travel time, maximize game viewing, and eliminate the need for unnecessary overnight stays or complex customs and immigration processes.

Included in your scheduled tour

  • All accommodations, meals, park fees, community fees, tours, and private air travel as indicated in the detailed itinerary.
  • The services of a Bushtracks expedition staff and local guides.
  • All group activities and excursions.
  • Drinking water (bottled water not always available), coffee and tea throughout the journey.
  • Local brand alcoholic beverages at group meals.
  • Laundry at  MalaMala Camp, Mashatu Lodge and Splash Camp.
  • All airport departure taxes.
  • All gratuities during group activities.
  • Porterage of one soft-sided checked bag.

Price

Five Departures in 2025

June 1 – 11
July 14 – 24
August 6 – 16
August 15 – 25
August 30 – September 9

$19,985 per person/$3,700 single supplement
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Iconic Landscapes and Private Reserves
Trip Pace and Activity Level

Participants must be fully mobile, able to climb into and out of private aircraft and safari vehicles without assistance, able to climb up and down stairs without a railing, able to stand unaided and capable of walking moderate distances at an easy pace, at times over uneven terrain, and be able to withstand hard-riding four wheel-drive vehicles that travel over dirt roads and rough, bumpy ground.

Minimum Age Requirement

6 years of age or older (some activities subject to age restrictions).

Climate & Seasonality

From June to early September, South Africa experiences its dry winter season, with cool mornings and evenings and warm, sunny days ranging from 59°F to 77°F. Game viewing is excellent during this time as animals gather around water sources. In Botswana, it’s both the dry season and the flood season in the Okavango Delta, with temperatures ranging from 50°F to 80°F, making it prime wildlife viewing season. Zimbabwe enjoys cool mornings (50°F) and warm afternoons (up to 77°F), with Victoria Falls in full flow and excellent game viewing opportunities.

Cost Per Person Does Not Include

International air to Johannesburg, South Africa and from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and any other commercial flights that are not part of the program; excess baggage fees; travel and personal insurance; porterage of carry-on luggage; items of a personal nature such as curios, spa and room service, minibar charges, and laundry at Victoria Falls Hotel; premium brand drinks; communication costs; costs of obtaining passports, visas, or other travel documents; inoculation fees; extra beverages, meals, or gratuities when not with the group; optional tours and activities.

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Make it Private

If you are traveling with your own group, Going Private is the ultimate way to personalize your flying safari adventure.

Safari Legends can be exclusively booked for your group, offering complete flexibility and personal attention. With your own group, sharing a private aircraft is cost effective and an essential component to efficient, time saving travel, flying you directly to camps and making the most of your time in Africa’s remote and stunning wilderness.

Whether it’s a family celebration, corporate retreat, milestone anniversary, honeymoon, multi-generational family vacation, or a bucket-list journey with friends, a private safari is designed around your preferences, providing a seamless, immersive, and unforgettable experience. Perfect for creating lifelong memories, connecting with loved ones, or simply celebrating life’s most important moments in Africa’s breathtaking wilderness.

Price and availability are based on group size.

WHY GO PRIVATE?

  • Flexible Itinerary: Tailor dates and activities.
  • Exclusive Private Air Travel: Private charter flights ensure efficient, direct travel between remote destinations, giving you more time to explore and less time in transit.
  • Personalized Activities: Customize your safari experience with private game drives, guided bush walks, cultural visits, and exclusive wildlife interactions—just for your group.
  • Backstage Activities: Enjoy special conservation or community activities booked solely for your group.
  • Tailored Group Dynamics: Whether traveling with family, friends, or colleagues, your private safari can be adapted to accommodate traveler ages, fitness levels, and interests, ensuring everyone enjoys the journey.
We had a superb trip with Bushtracks to South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana. Every detail of the trip came off perfectly. It was a trip of a lifetime. We recommend them without any reservation or qualification.
Shelley and Oren Teicher
Five Stars all the way around! We can’t thank you enough for all your planning. We will definitely recommend Bushtracks to all our friends. And, we will be in touch to plan our next trip to Southern Africa!
Michelle and Frank Mintz
We are so impressed and thankful for the creativity, efficiency and effectiveness of the Bushtacks and affiliated team. The 18 days unfolded literally without a hitch.
Steve and Denise Vanderwoude

OVER THREE DECADES CRAFTING LUXURIOUS SAFARIS

Bushtracks Africa staff in front of BTA vehicles.

A Few Things Set Us Apart

With ground transportation and fully-staffed offices in South Africa and decades long relationships with trusted travel partners throughout Africa, we ensure seamless coordination at every stage of your adventure.

PRIVATE AIR IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFARI LEGENDS

Cessna landing on a runway in the bush.

Efficient Access to Remote Locations

Private air travel opens the door to some of Africa’s most secluded and untouched safari locations, which are often beyond the reach of commercial flights, or take hours over challenging roads to reach by vehicle.

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DESIGN: Pembroke Studios
DEVELOPMENT: Wine Works
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
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