What Transport Is Used During a Safari?

A safari isn't just about where you go, but how you get there. The silent glide of a canoe through the pristine channels of the Okavango Delta, the vast aerial perspective from a private helicopter, and the hushed approach of an electric 4x4 are a fundamental part of the magic.

At ROAR, our safari transport is the golden thread that stitches together your curated itinerary, ensuring an immersive and utterly private journey. This is a guide to the exclusive and thrilling modes of transport that define your meticulously planned African safari.

The sky safari

Africa is a continent of glorious, breathtaking vastness. The greatest wildlife reserves, featuring the Big Five along with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and cheetahs, and the most exclusive camps are often set hundreds of miles apart. This is why created our exclusive custom private jet safaris (https://www.roarafrica.com/trip/custom-private-jet-safaris) aboard the Emirates A319 Executive Private Jet, the only one of its kind in the world and a jet uniquely designed for maximum privacy and seamless comfort. The aircraft offers:

• Absolute privacy – With spacious private suites, a luxurious shower spa and a spacious lounge are for socializing if you wish, your journey is your own.
• Bespoke service – An on-demand á la carte menu, curated wine list and a dedicated flight crew cater to your every need.
• Total flexibility – You travel on your own schedule, bypassing crowded airports entirely in favor of private terminals. This grants you the ultimate freedom to define your day.

To reach the remote, exclusive-use camps and pristine wilderness areas that ROAR favors, we use a dedicated fleet of private bush-capable planes. These are chosen for their safety and ability to land on remote airstrips.

As you fly low over the landscape, you gain a breathtaking aerial perspective of the wilderness you are about to enter – soaring over the glistening floodplains of the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland wetland system, or tracking herds of wildebeest from the sky.

Your private 4x4 safari vehicle

The safari vehicle is your primary portal to the wilderness and a front-row seat to some of the greatest wildlife on Earth. All ROAR AFRICA safaris include a private, custom-fitted 4x4 vehicle and a dedicated expert guide for your party.

African safari vehicles are designed as mobile hubs for comfort, discovery and photography. They feature tiered seating, so every guest has an unobstructed 'window' seat.

Are open safari vehicles safe?

This is one of the most common and important questions we are asked. The direct answer is yes; they are exceptionally safe when operated under the strict protocols and expert guidance that are the hallmarks of a ROAR safari.

Your private guide is a highly trained specialist with years of field experience. Guides undergo rigorous training in animal behavior, conservation ethics and safety protocols. They understand the nuances of the bush and their primary and uncompromising responsibility is your wellbeing.

The open-air design is deliberate. It is the only way to experience Africa with all your senses – to breathe the crisp morning air, to hear the distant call of a lion, to smell the wild sage after a rain shower and to gain the 360-degree views necessary for unparalleled photography.

A different perspective

To truly connect with the wild, we must move through it in different ways. A great safari itinerary is a symphony of perspectives, and we design these unique experiences to offer a profound, sensory journey.

• Water-based safaris – There is no more meditative travel experience than to travel by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe). Your guide poles you silently through the crystal-clear waters, offering a close-up view of the small wonders – painted reed frogs on delicate waterlilies and jacana birds – and larger creatures such as elephants you may spot ambling along the banks.
• Helicopter safaris – The ultimate "wow" factor, a private helicopter can be used for an exhilarating transfer, like flying over the rolling hills of Rwanda to your gorilla trekking lodge. Otherwise, enjoy a scenic flight over some of the continent's most magnificent landscapes for a unique, birds-eye perspective: touch down on a remote mountaintop for a private sundowner, fly the "flight of the angels" over jaw-dropping Victoria Falls or explore the haunting, shipwreck-strewn Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
• On foot or hoof – A walking safari is the most intimate way to connect with the wild. You learn to read tracks and feel the pulse of the bush, away from the rumble of an engine. For experienced riders, a horseback safari is phenomenal, allowing you to gallop alongside a dazzle of zebras. You're no longer just an observer, but a part of the timeless landscape.

A seamless journey, meticulously crafted

All types of safari vehicles in your ROAR itinerary are chosen for a single purpose: to provide the safest, most comfortable and profound connection to the wilderness.

This is travel to tough terrain but without hardship. This is your safari, perfectly and meticulously crafted, every step of the way. Let ROAR lead you on a meaningful journey and experience the true essence of being at one with the wild. Inquire today to learn more.