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Calendar of upcoming safaris - book your spot now!


NAMIBIA 

A 24 day privately guided safari across the very best of Namibia. Starting in the capital of Windhoek and working our way north through the wet plateau of the Waterberg and onto Etosha National Park. With vast open spaces and incredible wildlife, with Etosha's white dusty calciferous winds blowing over the endless plains. We move west through the sandy desert regions travelling west through the vast often stark rock formations and rock art of Twyfelfontein, speaking of an old civilisation and tumultuous geological past. 

​Southwards to the cold Atlantic coast, and along the wild sea battered coast, and a vast Cape Seal colony; all the while munching on the freshest of seafood. The southward journey leads further into the stark sandy dunes of the Namib and the Sossuvlei, while appearing barren there is life in these sands to behold. We venture further south onto the arid Atlantic of the historic town of Ludertiz, where diamonds rule the ageing harbour and sand covered historic town of Kolmanskop. Taking our leave of the Atlantic we head East towards the Kalahari desert, and enter the transfrontier park of the Kgalagadi. Spending time in this desert with its enormous variety of wildlife.
QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests,  minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Windhoek
Activities: Game drives
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, drinks, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

Cost pp upon enquiry

TANZANIA
​Katavi and Ruaha National Park

SPACE AVAILABLE  - BOOK NOW!

An 8 day privately guided Safaris across Southern Tanzania’s unexplored National Parks.
Katavi National Park is Tanzania’s third largest national park, created in 1974 and is located in Katavi Region, and forms part of the larger Rukwa eco system. It is a very remote park that is less frequently visited than other Tanzanian national parks. Home to some of the last remaining big herds of elephant and buffalo in Africa. Private and secluded, this untouched wilderness is a ‘need to see’ for first time visitors or those who call Africa home.
Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania. The addition of the Usangu Game Reserve and other important wetlands to the park in 2008 increased its size to about 20,226 square kilometres, making it the largest park in Tanzania and East Africa. Home to 10% of the worlds remaining lion population. This vast wild area is sure to touch the senses and provide a feeling of Wild Africa!
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QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests,  minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Dar es Salaam
Activities: Game drives
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide and internal flights
Excludes: International flights, visa, innoculations, drinks, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

​Cost pp upon enquiry

ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park
RECURRING SAFARI

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

Starting across from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. Where we will be staying with a beautiful view down into the gorge bellow. Guests will get to experience the true power and beauty of this natural wonder. Privately guided walks to the falls, a boat cruise, and the chance to track the endangered Black Rhino, and watch what is being done to save these incredible creatures. We move through to Matt’s old place of work, Hwange National Park. Taking a train into the park, being able to view wildlife as you are served a delicious lunch aboard. Hwange is home to some of Africa’s best lodges and an incredible destination for wildlife sightings. Our guests will stay in 2 amazing lodges, in very different areas of the park, to ensure the best game viewing possible. With open game drives and walks, these are the two best ways to experience one of Africa’s best parks. With large herds of elephant and lion, and vast views, this is a photographer’s dream destination.
BOOK NOW
QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Victoria Falls
Activities: Game drives, Boat cruise, Walking safari
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, local drinks, internal flights and train 
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

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Cost pp upon enquiry

ZIMBABWE
​Mana Pools, Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls
RECURRING SAFARI

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW! 

​This Privately Guided Safari, takes our guests through the best that the country of Zimbabwe has to offer. In these 2 weeks we cover 2 iconic wildlife areas; Mana Pools & Hwange N. park. Mana Pools National park borders the south bank and islands of the great Zambezi River, which forms the border with Zambia. The park is known for its wildlife visibility beside the river and in the flood plains. Large populations of elephants, hippos and Nile crocodiles gather at sunrise in the Long Pools. With guided walks, and renowned close encounters with elephants and other game.
We then fly through to Matt’s old place of work, Hwange National Park, home to some of Africa’s best lodges and wildlife sightings. Our guests will stay in 2 amazing lodges, in very different areas of the park, to ensure the best game viewing possible. With open drives and walks to best experience one of Africa’s best parks.
We move onto one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World; the Victoria Falls. You will be staying at a lodge with beautiful views down into the Zambezi River gorge. Guests will get to experience the true power and beauty of this natural wonder. Privately guided walks to the falls, a boat cruise, and the chance to track the endangered Black Rhino, and watch what is being done to save these incredible creatures.
BOOK NOW
QUICK INFO
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Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Victoria Falls
Activities: Game drives, Walking safari, Boat cruise
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, local drinks and internal flights 
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

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Cost pp upon enquiry

SOUTH AFRICA
Manyeleti Game Reserve (Kruger n. Park)​, Moholoholo and Cape Town
RECURRING SAFARI

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

​This 11-day Safari of the best South Africa has to offer, ‘Bush to Beach’ explores the Iconic areas of the Kruger National Park and Cape Town. Starting with a small private wilderness camp in the Manyeleti Game Reserve. To ensure that this privately guided safari offers our guests a close and personal experience, your walks and drives are exclusive with your own private guide. With the emphasis on Foot safaris, guests will have a chance to view the Big 5 up close & on foot with Matt, who began these safaris back in 1988. Knowing the area well, he will guide you through his old stomping ground. From here the safari moves to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. This centre is set apart for the rehabilitation os wildlife and education of people, and to hear from the experts on matters of conservation and what they are doing to help conserve Africa’s wildlife. We then fly to Capetown, on the south west coast of South Africa, winding our way through some of the most famous vineyards of the region. During your stay there will be opportunity to visit the iconic Robben Island, which imprisoned Nelson Mandela, which is now a museum. Join a cable car trip up Table Mountain or walk amongst the Penguins at Cape Point, feeling the cold icy Atlantic air from the most southern point in Africa.
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QUICK INFO
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Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Johannesburg
Activities: Game drives, Walking safaris, Vineyard tour, Cable Car
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, internal flights
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature

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Cost pp upon enquiry

ZAMBIA
​LUANGWA VALLEY AND LIVINGSTONE

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

​The South Luangwa Valley National Park is in our view one of Africa’s most iconic parks, with wildlife viewing and natural beauty that is hard to beat elsewhere. The Luangwa is a River that carves a new series of ways each year, creating new lagoons where on the valley floor the wildlife roams in abundance. Home to the original African walking safaris, this privately guided safari has it all! From walking, to open game drives and slow canoes down the river. This 12-day safari is a must do! Go up closer to wildlife than ever before! Staying in 4 different, beautiful camp locations, giving our guests the best the Luangwa has to offer. We fly from here to the dramatic Victoria Falls which is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Includes privately guided walks to the falls, a boat cruise, and a chance to visit Livingstone island, the place at which Dr. Livingstone first witnessed the falls in November 1855.
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QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts: Lusaka    Ends: Livingstone
Activities: Game drives, walking safari, 
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, internal flights
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature

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Cost pp upon enquiry

SOUTH AFRICA: 
​Manyeleti Game Reserve​, Moholoholo and Cape Town
RECURRING SAFARI

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

​This 11 day Safari of the best South Africa has to offer, ‘Bush to Beach’ explores the Iconic areas of the Kruger National Park and Cape Town. Starting with a private wilderness camp in the Mayeleti Game Reserve, exclusively booked out for our groups. To ensure that this privately guided safari offers our guests a close and personal experience. With the emphasis on walking trails. Guests will have the opportunity to view the Big 5 up close on foot with Matt, who started the camp back in 1988. Knowing the area well, he will guide you through his old stomping ground. Moving through to Moholoholo Rehabilitation area to hear from the experts on matters of conservation and what they are doing to help preserve Africa’s wildlife. We travel to the south west coast of South Africa, to wind our way through the vineyards of the some of the world’s best wines. Visit the iconic Robben Island, which imprisoned Nelson Mandela, this is now a museum. Join a cable car up Table Mountain or walk amongst the Penguins at Cape Point, and feel the cold icy Atlantic air from the most southern point in Africa.
BOOK NOW
QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Johannesburg
Activities: Game drives, walking safari, Vineyard tour
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, internal flights
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature

​
Cost pp upon enquiry

ZIMBABWE
​Mana Pools, Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls
RECURRING SAFARI

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

​This Privately Guided Safari, takes our guests through the best that the phenomenal country of Zimbabwe has to offer. In these 2 weeks we cover two iconic wildlife areas.
​Mana Pools National Park borders the south bank and islands of the great Zambezi River, which forms the border with Zambia. The park is known for wildlife visibility beside the river and in the flood plains. Large populations of elephants, hippos and Nile crocodiles gather at sunrise in the Long Pools. With guided walks, and renowned close encounters with elephants and other game.

We then fly through to Matt’s old place of work, Hwange National Park, home to some of Africa’s best lodges and wildlife sightings. Our guests will stay in 2 amazing lodges, in very different areas of the park, to ensure the best game viewing possible. Includes open drives and walks to fully experience one of Africa’s best parks.
We move onto one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. You will be staying with a beautiful view down into the gorge. Guests will get to experience the true power and beauty of this natural wonder. Includes privately-guided walks to the falls, a boat cruise, and the chance to track the endangered Black Rhino, and watch what is being done to save these incredible creatures.
BOOK NOW
QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Victoria Falls
Activities: Game drives, walking safari
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, local drinks and internal flights 
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

​
Cost pp upon enquiry

ZAMBIA: AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
KAFUE  NATIONAL PARK

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

​This 14-day privately guided safari is to the Kafue National Park in western Zambia is a life changer. Kafue is one of Africa’s largest protected areas and known for its abundant wildlife and the Kafue River, running north to south through the park.
Starting the Safari on the banks of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, with rich numbers of hippos and a great variety of other wildlife, and staying in an exclusive camp booked out for our groups, we offer privately-guided walks through this remarkable land, and the opportunity to partake in Aardvark tracking and the chance to see these rare creatures up close.
We then move north to the Fig tree forests of the Busanga swamps and out onto the Busanga Plains, home to vast numbers of Southern Lechwe and other game. With very few tourists and so much to capture, this is a photographer's dream.  
book now
QUICK INFO

Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Lusaka
Activities: Game drives, Walking safaris
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, local drinks and internal flights 
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

​
Cost pp upon enquiry

SOUTH AFRICA: 
​Manyeleti Game Reserve​, Moholoholo and Cape Town
RECURRING SAFARI

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

​This 11 day Safari of the best South Africa has to offer, ‘Bush to Beach’ explores the Iconic areas of the Kruger National Park and Cape Town. Starting with a private wilderness camp in the Mayeleti Game Reserve, exclusively booked out for our groups. To ensure that this privately guided safari offers our guests a close and personal experience. With the emphasis on walking trails. Guests will have the opportunity to view the Big 5 up close on foot with Matt, who started the camp back in 1988. Knowing the area well, he will guide you through his old stomping ground. Moving through to Moholoholo Rehabilitation area to hear from the experts on matters of conservation and what they are doing to help preserve Africa’s wildlife. We travel to the south west coast of South Africa, to wind our way through the vineyards of the some of the world’s best wines. Visit the iconic Robben Island where the great Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, now a national museum. Take a cable car up Table Mountain or walk amongst the Penguins at Cape Point, and feel the cold icy Atlantic air from the most southern point in Africa.
BOOK NOW
QUICK INFO
​
Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Johannesburg
Activities: Game drives, walking safari, Vineyard tour
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, internal flights
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature

​
Cost pp upon enquiry

ZIMBABWE: SEPTEMBER 2022
Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park

SPACE AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW!

Starting across from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. Where we will be staying with a beautiful view down into the gorge bellow. Guests will get to experience the true power and beauty of this natural wonder. Privately guided walks to the falls, a boat cruise, and the chance to track the endangered Black Rhino, and watch what is being done to save these incredible creatures. We move through to Matt’s old place of work, Hwange National Park. Taking a train into the park, being able to view wildlife as you are served a delicious lunch aboard. Hwange is home to some of Africa’s best lodges and an incredible destination for wildlife sightings. Our guests will stay in 2 amazing lodges, in very different areas of the park, to ensure the best game viewing possible. With open game drives and walks, these are the two best ways to experience one of Africa’s best parks. With large herds of elephant and lion, and vast views, this is a photographer’s dream destination.
BOOK NOW
QUICK INFO
​Cost pp: From $8890
Maximum of 6 guests, minimum of 2 guests
Single supplement available on request
Safari starts & ends: Victoria Falls
Activities: Game drives, walking safari
Includes: Accommodation, transfers, meals, private guide, local drinks, internal flights and train 
Excludes: International flights, visa, inoculations, gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature

​
Cost pp upon enquiry


  • “Matt designed our whole trip based around our particular needs. Despite my father’s age, he was always comfortable with Matt’s attentiveness to his needs, and as a family we were able to enjoy what my Dad said was his best safari yet.”  Sarah Bradley. UK
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    • Matt Cowell Safaris
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    • On Safari With Us
  • Private Guiding
  • explore
    • Overview
    • Destinations >
      • South Africa
      • Zimbabwe
      • Zambia
      • Namibia
      • Tanzania
      • Chad
      • Congo/Central African Republic
  • Custom Safaris
  • Calendar
  • Contact