Newmarket Holidays has unveiled a significant expansion of its African safari offerings, introducing new tours in Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. These tours offer unique experiences catered to diverse traveller interests and needs.
- The new Tanzania tour, named ‘Great Safaris of Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach’, is a 12-day excursion offering safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, concluding with a Zanzibar beach retreat.
- Newmarket debuts its first Botswana tour, featuring a 10-day adventure in Chobe National Park, offering game drives and a unique double-decker boat cruise on the Chobe River.
- Two luxury South African itineraries are available, including the ‘On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains’, a 10-day adventure in Mabula Game Reserve, known for the ‘Big Five’.
- The second South African tour includes a combined 15-day itinerary with a stay at the five-star Safari Plains camp in South Africa followed by Mauritius.
Newmarket Holidays has strategically expanded its African safari range, introducing meticulously designed itineraries in Tanzania and Botswana, alongside enhanced options in South Africa. These innovative tours are tailored to provide comprehensive safari experiences, aligning with key wildlife reserves and leisure destinations. According to Richard Forde, head of trade sales and partnerships, the expanded collection not only adds value but also provides exclusive offerings available through travel agents, fostering new opportunities for customer engagement.
Highlighting the Tanzanian itinerary named ‘Great Safaris of Tanzania & Zanzibar Beach’, this tour spans 12 days featuring safari explorations in iconic reserves such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with the itinerary culminating in a serene beach escape on Zanzibar’s east coast. This particular journey is designed to offer travellers an immersive wildlife adventure, enriched by the tranquil seascapes of Zanzibar, commencing in April 2025.
Botswana’s premiere tour, a 10-day voyage through Chobe National Park, underscores Newmarket’s commitment to exclusive offerings. This itinerary is characterised by its morning and afternoon game drives, a distinctive double-decker boat cruise along the Chobe River, and a host of optional activities, presenting a multifaceted African wilderness experience. The scheduled departures for this tour are to begin in November.
In South Africa, Newmarket presents the ‘On Safari in South Africa – Luxury Safari Plains’, a 10-day itinerary based in the malaria-free Waterberg Biosphere. This adventure promises encounters with the ‘Big Five’, accentuating the area’s rich biodiversity and venerated conservation status. Departures for this experience are slated for April 2025.
The comprehensive tour offering is further extended with a 15-day package combining Safari Plains and a retreat in Mauritius, offering a blend of safari excursions and luxury resort relaxation. This voyage underscores the integration of high-end travel experiences, providing guests with a seamless transition from wildlife adventures to coastal leisure. The itinerary is designed to commence in March 2025.
These curated safari tours by Newmarket Holidays offer unique, luxury experiences across Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa, highlighting their commitment to providing diverse and memorable travel options.
