Beyond East Africa: 5 Safari Frontiers for the Seasoned Traveler

The Serengeti and the Maasai Mara are, rightly, where most safari journeys begin. But for travelers who have already watched the migration cross the Mara River, the world holds wilder, rarer encounters. Here are five frontiers — each newly mapped on VOLO Safari, each reachable by private jet.

1. Mountain Gorillas — Rwanda & Uganda

Of roughly 1,000 mountain gorillas left on earth, all live in the volcanic forests of Rwanda and Uganda. A permit buys one quiet hour, face to face with a habituated family. Fly into Kigali; our gorilla itinerary pairs two treks across two countries.

2. Bengal Tigers — India

India holds over 70% of the world's wild tigers. Ranthambore and Bandhavgarh offer the highest sighting densities, easily combined with the Taj Mahal and the palaces of Rajasthan.

3. Dunes & Desert Wildlife — Namibia

Namibia is safari's most cinematic landscape — the apricot dunes of Sossusvlei, the shipwrecked Skeleton Coast, and desert-adapted elephants. Private light aircraft link the highlights.

4. The Walking Safari — Zambia

South Luangwa is where the walking safari was born — game tracked on foot with an armed guide, paired with the thunder of Victoria Falls.

5. Meerkats & Salt Pans — Botswana's Kalahari

Beyond the Okavango lies the Kalahari — habituated meerkats, black-maned lions and the surreal Makgadikgadi pans under Africa's clearest skies.

Plan the Journey

Use the season planner to find the right region for your month, browse priced itineraries, or explore the wider VOLO Lifestyle board. One concierge sequences the jet, the bush flights and the camps.