PAW Safaris

PAW Safaris We specialize in tailor-made safaris and holidays in Eastern and Southern Africa.

Hi, I’m Paul Slyer; I run PAW Safaris, and it’s my pleasure and delight to attend to the specialized needs of the individual guests whom we guide on luxury safaris in the wild African bush. Through PAW Safaris, we specialize in tailor-made adventures, photographic and wildlife safaris, in the unparalleled wild places of Southern and East Africa. We revel in the endlessly changing vistas, magnifice

nt sunrises and unmatched sunsets of the bush, inhabited by myriads of fascinating animals, birds, insects, flowers and trees. We wake in the fresh quiet of the African morning to the dawn chorus, and sleep peacefully to an orchestra of singing crickets, punctuated by the roaring of lions or the eerie calls of hyaena and jackal in the night. My love-affair with the natural world began when I was a very little boy, when my parents first took me to the world-renowned Kruger National Park; I’ve been absolutely captivated ever since. For the last 35 years, my travels have taken me to the parks and reserves of my own magnificent country, and beyond through much of Eastern and Southern Africa, Australia and Asia, endlessly absorbed by the astonishing diversity and intricacy of our planet’s exquisite fauna and flora. In 2104, my passion became my professional career when I established PAW Safaris. I am a Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA) accredited, Professional Nature Guide, and recently qualified as a Mentor Trails Guide through FGASA, enabling me to pass on my own knowledge and skills to the rising generation of guides. I have a deep and abiding love for the natural world, and it is a great delight to inspire my guests with my own unfolding knowledge and experience, walking alongside them to places of peerless wonder and beauty. To my joy, many of my clients return again and again to explore with me, so it is my pleasure to count them firm friends. I invite you to join me on a unique, life-changing adventure, made just for you. For more information, or to book your exclusive safari, contact us at [email protected]

31/05/2026

Some lodges simply stay with you✨

Rockfig Safari Lodge in the Timbavati is one of our favourite safari escapes. It combines luxury, beautiful spaces and incredible game viewing in one extraordinary experience.

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Happy Africa Day from Paw Safaris🌍Today we celebrate the landscapes, wildlife, and spirit that make Africa unlike anywhe...
25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day from Paw Safaris🌍

Today we celebrate the landscapes, wildlife, and spirit that make Africa unlike anywhere else on earth.

At Paw Safaris, sharing this magic is more than what we do — it’s what we love. 🐾✨

24/05/2026

One of our favourite luxury safari stays in South Africa 🐘✨

From beautifully designed spaces to exceptional game viewing, Siviti is the kind of lodge that reminds you why safari is unlike any other travel experience. Luxury, wilderness and unforgettable moments — all in one place.

Would you stay here?

21/05/2026

Nothing compares to that first glimpse of a lion on an African game drive. As the sun begins to set, guests of PAW Safaris feel their hearts race with awe—watching these majestic kings of the bush in their natural habitat. The African bush comes alive as you witness lions roaming free—an exhilarating moment you’ll never forget.

Let PAW Safaris take you on the safari of a lifetime.
A big thank you to for this incredible afternoon

16/05/2026

Into the heart of the wild 🌿📸

We recently had the pleasure of taking our guests to the incredible Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the breathtaking Welgevonden Game Reserve — and their famous underground hide completely exceeded expectations.

Imagine sitting eye-level with Africa’s wildlife as elephants, buffalo, and other incredible animals arrive at the waterhole just metres away. A dream setting for wildlife photographers, birders, and safari lovers alike, offering unforgettable low-angle photographic opportunities and intimate Big Five encounters. 🐘🦁📷

Whether you’re looking for a luxury safari escape, a dedicated photographic experience, or simply time immersed in nature, this is one of South Africa’s truly special safari experiences.

Speak to Paul Safari Safaris about planning your next adventure to Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Welgevonden Game Reserve.

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10/05/2026
Freedom is the rhythm of untamed landscapes, the roar of a lion across the plains, and the journey into the heart of the...
27/04/2026

Freedom is the rhythm of untamed landscapes, the roar of a lion across the plains, and the journey into the heart of the wild. 🦁🌍

This Freedom Day, we celebrate the freedom to explore, to discover, and to connect with Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife 🇿🇦

At PAW Safaris, every adventure is a tribute to the wild spaces that remind us how powerful true freedom really is.

🌿 Your next great journey starts here.

Join us on an unforgettable safari and celebrate Africa’s freedom in the wild.

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03/01/2026

An African adventure isn’t just a trip—it’s a feeling! 🍃

Imagine the roar of a lion at sunrise in South Africa, the rustle of elephants in the bush in Botswana, the golden African sky stretching endlessly above you in Kenya, the intimate moments with Gorillas in Uganda, to the blue oceans of Mozambique....

With PAW Safaris, every game drive—from the vast plains of Tanzania to the wild rivers of Zimbabwe—is a story waiting to be told. 🐾

Your wild escape starts NOW—are you ready to answer the call of the wild?

📍 South Africa | Botswana | Kenya | Tanzania | Zimbabwe | Mozambique | Uganda | Rwanda | Namibia | Zambia

www.pawsafaris.com
[email protected]
079 631 5900


🎉 Happy New Year from PAW Safaris! 🎉As we step into 2026, we want to thank all our amazing guests and friends for joinin...
31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from PAW Safaris! 🎉

As we step into 2026, we want to thank all our amazing guests and friends for joining us on unforgettable safari adventures. 🌍🐾

Here’s to a year filled with wild beauty, thrilling encounters, and authentic African experiences. We can’t wait to share the magic of the bush with you again! 🌿🦁

Cheers to new journeys! 🥂


29/12/2025

✨ A Wild Christmas Adventure ✨
Our guests had an unforgettable morning in Parsons, Balule Nature Reserve, walking through the bush and sharing a magical moment with Africa’s gentle giants. 🐘💚

Nothing beats the thrill of encountering elephants on foot—just pure wilderness, heart-pounding excitement, and memories that last a lifetime.

🌿 Explore. Discover. Connect.
Your next safari adventure awaits!

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16 Parsons Nature Reserve, Balule
Hoedspruit
1380

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