Lions are just one animal you can see on a safari

Best Nature & Wildlife Trips around the World

Alicia Miller, 03.06.2022

These world-class breaks will let you get up close and personal with wildlife ranging from beluga whales to buffalo, and enjoy some epic scenery.

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Dusty red plains, mirror-like lakes, swaying grasses – the 10,000 hectares of bushland in South Africa’s Shambala Private Game Reserve are so picturesque, they look like they've been lifted straight from The Lion King. But among the craggy trees and open fields you’ll also find some of the country’s finest Big Five game viewing, with lions, leopards, rhino, elephants and buffalo ready for capturing on camera. After a morning out exploring with your expert guide Sean, return to the luxurious Zulu Camp, home to just a clutch of thatched private villas, and nibble breakfast by a waterfall.

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