Doug Macdonald's - Safaris to Africa

Name: Doug Macdonald's - Safaris to Africa
Address: Level 5 Nexteracom Tower, Cybercity, Port Louis, MU
Telephone: +263774820453

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My team and I have many years of experience guiding, designing and planning safari experiences across Africa.

Each of our safaris are curated to your interests and expectations to ensure you have one of the most memorable experiences ever.

06/11/2026

There are wildlife sightings, and then there are moments when the sheer number of animals changes the experience completely. 🐘

Zakouma is a place where elephants still gather in remarkable numbers, offering the chance to witness one of Africa’s great conservation stories in the landscape where it continues to unfold.
Seeing a single elephant up close is memorable.
Watching a herd move together, drink together and disappear back into the wilderness is something else entirely.

Zakouma is remote, wild and very different from the more familiar safari routes — which is exactly why it leaves such an impression.
Want to see Zakouma for yourself? Get in touch.

30/10/2026

Zimbabwe has a safari story that is bigger than any single park.

It is the guiding.
The landscapes.
The rivers.
The dry-season drama.
The early storm clouds.
The walking.
The camps.

The places that feel familiar and the places that still feel quietly undiscovered.

For travellers who want a safari with depth, Zimbabwe rewards thoughtful planning.
And for those who think they already know it, there is usually another corner still waiting.

Click the link in our bio for the 2027 dates and itineraries.

23/10/2026

Zimbabwe may be one country, but its safari styles are wonderfully different.

Hwange offers that classic big-game safari feel. Matusadona brings the Zambezi river, water, wilderness and a park steadily rising back into the spotlight. Mana Pools has the old-school Zambezi Valley atmosphere, with iconic walking safari country. Gonarezhou is remote, vast and beautifully wild, while Malilangwe offers a more private reserve experience with strong wildlife and exclusivity.

The right park depends on the traveller, the season, the pace and the kind of safari you want to remember. That is where expert planning makes all the difference.

Click the link in our bio for the 2027 dates and itineraries.

09/10/2026

Zimbabwe is not a one-route safari destination.

Beyond the classic circuit, there are places that add real depth to a journey. Gonarezhou for striking landscapes and a wilder sense of space. Great Zimbabwe for heritage, scale and the story that shaped a country. Matopos for experiencing human history, incredible geology and a chance to see a rhino.

These are the stops that make a safari feel more layered, more personal and far less predictable. For travellers who want more than the obvious route, Zimbabwe has more than one safari story to tell.

Which off-piste Zimbabwe stop would you choose?

28/09/2026

The Ennedi Plateau is one of those places that feels almost impossible until you are standing there.

Vast Sahara landscapes.
Wind and sand-shaped rock formations. Desert wildlife.
A sense of space that is hard to explain.
Paired with the incredible wildlife of Zakouma, Ennedi turns a Chad safari into something rare, layered and completely different from a standard safari route.

This is not a generic safari. It is a journey for travellers who want something remote, carefully planned and properly memorable.

Click the link in our bio for the 2027 dates and itineraries.

18/09/2026

Zakouma is not your standard safari destination, and that is exactly the point.

This is a set-date small-group safari for travellers who want something wilder, quieter and far less ordinary. Think outstanding wildlife, remarkable birdlife, vast wetlands, 7 nights at Camp Tinga, 1 night in N’Djamena and expert guiding by Doug Macdonald.

Dates: 8 Feb – 15 Feb 2027
14 Feb – 22 Feb 2027
21 Feb – 1 March 2027
PRICE: International : Euro 7550 - 9950 (4 - 6 travellers) - single supp €485
African Resident : Euro 6800 - 9200 (4-6 travellers) - single supp €365
Spaces: Limited small-group departure

For travellers who have seen the more familiar routes and are ready for something different, Zakouma is one to seriously consider.

Enquire with Doug Macdonald Safaris for availability and full itinerary details.

Address

Level 5 Nexteracom Tower, Cybercity
Port Louis

Telephone

+263774820453

Website

http://www.dougmacsafaris.com/

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