It is situated near ocean and bush, offering hotel guests spa, star gazing and safaris to see the Big Five.

If you gallop Okavango Horse Safaris offers safaris of 5 and 10 days from March through October.

Next year, it will offer Kenyan safaris, and with two paying adults, a child 7 to 12 is charged only for air fare.

It offers motorcycle insurance as well as car insurance, safaris as well as cruises.

Chameleon Safaris offers good-value safaris across Namibia, including the Skeleton Coast.

Wildlife tourism is also a multi-million dollar industry offering customized tour packages and safaris.

In addition to offering rafting trips and safaris, many agencies book personalized vacations, enabling anyone to fulfill a wish, regardless of how farfetched it may be.

The Ultimate Travel Company (020 7386 4646; www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk) offers tailor-made safaris across Namibia from £6,475 per person.

This United States-based tour company offers luxurious safaris with top-of-the-line amenities and accommodations.

A small company offering northern Tanzania safaris and treks, including safaris for families and seniors, plus Zanzibar packages; profits are channelled into various community projects.