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Safaris don\u2019t have to be all about trundling through the bush in a 4×4, binoculars-a-bouncing and cameras-a-flashing. In fact, a safari doesn\u2019t even have to be in a vehicle. Welcome to the active safari in Africa, the best way to get your heart pumping, and to explore some of the wildest corners of the continent. Quad bike the dunes of Namibia, cycle through the Winelands of South Africa (you might have to limit the tastings on that one\u2026) or paddle your way along the Zambezi, past harrumphing hippo and king-size crocs. Nope, definitely no dull moments on an active safari, that\u2019s for sure\u2026.<\/p>\n

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1. Quad biking in Swakopmund<\/h2>\n

Namibia<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a properly active safari or just a little stretch of the legs, then you\u2019ll probably find an activity to satisfy you in Namibia, with choices ranging from sand-boarding to sea kayaking to dune-climbing. Somewhere in between (and one of our favourites) is quad biking across the glorious red sand dunes in Swakopmund \u2013 don your helmet, rev that engine and the desert really is your oyster.<\/p>\n

Use the itineraries The Full Namibia<\/a>\u00a0or A Family Adventure<\/a> to start your planning (both include Swakopmund) and add a few more nights to make the most of the activities in the town.<\/p>\n

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2. Hike and cycle the mountains of the Cape Winelands<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n

The combination of wine tasting and \u2018active\u2019 safari might not spring to mind immediately \u2013 but why not?! Rent a bicycle and peddle your way around the pretty valleys of the Cape Winelands, or lace up your boots and hike through the Mont Rochelle Reserve for some of the best views in South Africa. After all, those vineyards make an excellent stop when the going gets thirsty\u2026<\/p>\n

Check out the C<\/a>ape Town Uncovered\u00a0itinerary<\/a>, and add a cycle tour to your stay at The Last Word<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Walking safari on Chief\u2019s Island<\/h2>\n

Botswana<\/em><\/p>\n

As active safaris go, Botswana<\/a> is a pretty good choice, with miles of mokoro-ready waterways and good riding safari potential too. But to really get that heart rate going, it\u2019s hard to beat a walking safari on Chief\u2019s Island, stalking through the long grass with only your guide and tracker standing between you and some of the planet\u2019s most spectacular predators\u2026<\/p>\n

Gunns Camp<\/a> was the first camp to offer walking safaris on the exquisite Chief\u2019s Island, and it\u2019s still one of the best. Add it to an itinerary like Deserts, Deltas and Waterfalls<\/a>\u00a0or The Pride of Botswana<\/a>\u00a0for an active safari, Botswana style.<\/p>\n

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4. Summit Mount Kilimanjaro<\/h2>\n

Tanzania<\/em><\/p>\n

There\u2019s active safaris and then there\u2019s really active safaris and this one probably falls into the latter category. Climbing Africa\u2019s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, certainly isn\u2019t for the faint-hearted, but the reward when you reach the top and watch the sun breaking over the never-ending horizon, is worth every pulled muscle and frozen toe.<\/p>\n

Start with the Dizzy Heights\u00a0itinerary<\/a> and add a few nights in Zanzibar<\/a>\u00a0at the end of your trip to soothe aching muscles.<\/p>\n

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5. Zambezi white-water rafting, Victoria Falls<\/h2>\n

Zimbabwe<\/em><\/p>\n

If it\u2019s adrenaline, adventure and heart-stopping escapades that you\u2019re yearning for, then look no further than Victoria Falls<\/a>, King of the active safari. Top of the list after micro lighting and gorge-swinging is white-water rafting down the mighty Zambezi River. Watch out for the rapid affectionately known as \u2018the Gnashing Jaws of Death\u2019 and you\u2019ll be just fine\u2026<\/p>\n

White-water rafting can be organised from just about any lodge in Victoria Falls, so have fun playing around and adding them to your trip. Some of our favourites are Gorges Lodge<\/a>\u00a0and Ilala Lodge<\/a>, both of which could be added to the A Spotlight in Zimbabwe\u00a0itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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6. Fly camping in Tarangire<\/h2>\n

Tanzania<\/em><\/p>\n

They say variety is the spice of life, so go for the hottest of chilies and add a night in a fly camp in the wilds of Tarangire to your safari. The active safari part comes in the form of walking, and you\u2019ll head out to your new home on foot, arriving just before the sun sets for a campfire-cooked dinner and a night under the stars. Active AND adventurous \u2013 just how we like it.<\/p>\n

Make a trip of it with A Canvas Dream\u00a0<\/a>and fly camp not only in Tarangire<\/a>, but in Ruaha<\/a>\u00a0and the Selous<\/a>\u00a0too.<\/p>\n

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7. Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi River<\/h2>\n

Zambia<\/em><\/p>\n

It might not look like it from this list, but an active safari can also be a relaxing experience \u2013 really! Try a canoe safari along the Lower Zambezi at sunset and glide past giant lily pads, watch elephant splashing in the shallows, and buffalo crossing to the tiny islands in the middle of the river. Bliss.<\/p>\n

Have a look at the Walk with the Wild Things\u00a0itinerary<\/a>, and swap Amanzi Camp<\/a>\u00a0in the Lower Zambezi for Tsika Island<\/a> for the ultimate multi-day canoe safari.<\/p>\n

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