Traveling in small groups: Small group trips

Authentic wilderness, adventure trips in comfort and style. In line with our popular small group concept, we'll take you to the highlights of the countries you've traveled to without going off the beaten track, and stay in some of the most fantastic private lodges in southern Africa. Do you want G&T?

Our 'Classic Round Trips” are adventure trips and offer the same quality service that Sunway is known for, but with a higher standard of accommodation and a bit more comfort.

The accommodation we use is in “classic” South African style and consists of 3+ star lodges, tent camps and guest houses. Because of their location, we have chosen lodges that pay great attention to detail and offer a casual and relaxed atmosphere. All rooms are equipped with private bathrooms. In some cases we will stay within national parks, but in other cases we prefer to stay in private lodges. Our concept is to offer you as a traveller the best possible experience.

Most meals are home-cooked in the guesthouses, lodges, and camps, so you can enjoy your buffet-style breakfast and casual dinners with your travel companions at the lodge table. On a few days of travel, you'll have roadside picnics and your versatile tour guide will prepare lunch for you. There will also be some meals at your own expense, which are listed in the itinerary.

'Classic round trips' are a relaxed holiday experience where you can sit back and take everything in. Africa has a special way of touching your soul.

'Classic round trips” are trips without participation, which means that the staff prepares and tidies the meals.

If it has always been your dream to travel to Africa, then we offer you interesting, varied and exciting trips that bring you closer to nature and the people of Africa. With comfortable, simple, and well-located accommodation, our small-group safaris offer fantastic value for money combined with Sunway Safaris' quality service.

The 'explorer trips' are based on our proven concept of adventure safaris in small groups. You spend the night in guest houses, chalets, lodges or permanent tent camps. The accommodation we use is usually rated 2 to 3 stars, comfortable, clean and friendly and is booked on the basis of double rooms. Most rooms have private bathrooms, and in some cases there are also shared bathrooms. Bed linen and bedding are provided. Details of accommodation for each night can be found in our detailed travel plans.

On some of our routes, we visit the Okavango Delta with 2 nights in a mobile tent camp. Each dome tent has two camp beds with bed linen and its own chemical toilet. Shared bucket shower with hot water from the fire. Most meals are prepared from the truck by Sunway guides. The evening meals are eaten around a campfire or in a boma, and on travel days, there is a picnic on the side of the road. Depending on the itinerary, some dinners and breakfasts are prepared by certain lodges themselves.

With professional Sunway guides leading our safaris and a comfy bed to sleep in every night, you're assured of a fantastic vacation. You won't find better value for money for a safari.

On 'Explorer Travel', a limited participation of our guests is required, such as carrying their own luggage or helping with washing up.

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Camping in the wilds of Africa is the right thing to do — it's a great experience to lie in your tent at night and listen to the roar of lions or the haunting cry of a jackal! On a safari, you spend the night at designated campsites in national parks, private reserves, private campgrounds, and cities. The facilities are good, there are hot showers, electricity, laundry facilities and usually a bar and restaurant. Some camps further north can be very basic and have limited facilities and simple reed showers, but still have flushed toilets!

In Botswana's national parks, we usually use private game campsites. There are no facilities on wild camping nights. The Sunway team will set up a bucket shower with warm water from the fire and a pit toilet tent. Wild camping is a true wilderness experience, and we keep our impact on the environment as low as possible by taking everything we pick up back with us.

Sunway provides all camping equipment, with the exception of a sleeping bag and pillow (which you can rent). The canvas dome tents we use are large (2.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 meters) and have integrated insect nets. It only takes 5 minutes to assemble and disassemble. We supply 5 cm thick mattresses that are warm and comfortable. The camping chairs have a backrest and all cooking and eating utensils are also provided. The food is stored in sealed containers and coolers or freezers so that it can be prepared fresh and hygienically.

It's not all camping! Most safaris include a range of overnight stays in lodges or guesthouses. The facilities are modest but clean and comfortable. You usually have a twin room with a private bathroom. Most meals are prepared by Sunway guides, evening meals are eaten around a campfire or in a boma, and on travel days there is lunch in the form of a roadside picnic.

On 'Camping Safaris, 'a limited participation of our guests is required, such as carrying their own luggage or helping with washing up.

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For experienced travelers — go on a journey into the unknown with Sunway Safaris. On our expedition trips, we take you to the remote places that people dream of but rarely visit because it is so difficult to get there. You'll travel with an experienced Sunway guide and a maximum of 8 guests in a 4WD vehicle to explore these secluded places.

The Sunway expedition trips are designed for travelers who want to visit new and exciting destinations. All participants must be aware that expeditions require flexibility and an understanding of the open travel style. It is not a fixed tour, but a journey of discovery. Sometimes traveling is difficult and exhausting, and there may be delays and changes of plans.

On 'Adventure Expeditions', our guests are expected to be fully involved.

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