Bunnik Tours is taking a considered approach to touring in Africa, with its small-group program designed to give travellers more space, flexibility and time to experience the destination.
Spanning Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, each of the family-owned operators’ itineraries are designed to make wildlife encounters more personal, comfortable and immersive.
Rather than simply ticking off the icons, time is balanced between watching wildlife, and discovering the people, landscapes and places beyond the game drive.
What’s more, Bunnik Tours’ Africa itineraries are capped at just 12 travellers, with groups split across two private safari vehicles of six. The configuration means every traveller has a window seat, giving them more space to spread out, and ample opportunity for wildlife viewing and photography.
The small group advantage
It also provides a clear way for advisors to explain the value of Bunnik’s small-group tours to clients looking for a more personal safari experience, without moving away from the convenience and structure of an escorted tour.
Clients have the flexibility to venture off the beaten track, enjoy more time learning about destinations with Bunnik Tours’ knowledgeable guides, and tread lightly on the destinations they visit.
More than a game drive
The focus of Bunnik Tours’ Africa program also extends beyond the safari vehicle, combining wildlife experiences with time spent exploring the landscapes, cultures and iconic sights of the destinations it visits.
Clients can explore renowned wildlife destinations including the Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha and Kruger, alongside major attractions like Victoria Falls and Sossusvlei.
Unique local experiences are included along the way. Travellers can take a Swahili cooking class in Kenya, unwind with sunset drinks atop Namibia’s Elim Dune, take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta or enjoy a treetop walk in Tanzania.
Immersion, education and connection are key themes woven throughout each itinerary, with experiences allowing guests to delve deeper into daily life at Samburu Unity Village, a women-only community, uncover the culinary traditions of Madagascar’s Antananarivo region or explore the role of traditional healers in Maasai Mara alongside a laiboni.
All things considered
Bunnik Tours’ approach to touring is All Considered, meaning each package includes national park, reserve entry, permits and tipping covered in the tour price.
The in-destination transport, accommodation, local guides, a Tour Director, sightseeing opportunities and special experiences outlined in each itinerary are also included, as well as specified meals.
In short, it makes the product easier to explain and quote, with key costs accounted for upfront and no unexpected fees or tipping requirements for clients to navigate while travelling.
Offering greater flexibility and a considered approach to safari experiences, Bunnik Tours’ small-group Africa program allows travellers to get up close and personal with the wildlife, landscapes, people and culture of the continent’s most compelling destinations.
Advisors can rest assured knowing the logistics are sorted, the experience feels personal and there is room for their clients to take it all in.
