Safari Inspiration
Curated journeys across Africa's most extraordinary destinations. Each one designed around the people who take it, not the other way around. All prices are on application.
Every safari below is Price on Application. Truly personal travel cannot be priced before the conversation. These are not packages. They are starting points, each safari is individually crafted.
These are some of the safaris currently available to give you some inspiration. If there is something in particular you would like to experience, or a destination, resort, or hotel you would love to stay at, please get in touch. We would be happy to find you the perfect, authentically African safari experience.
Everything the brochures leave out. When to go, where to stay, what to expect, and the insider knowledge that turns a good safari into one you never stop talking about. Written by someone who grew up in the bush.
The Africa Safari Insider Guide
Kenya Edition
South Africa, Signature
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Discover the essence of the Waterberg at Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp, an exclusive five-star sanctuary within the Greater Mabula Private Reserve. Just five luxury tents, each elevated on a private wooden deck. Two daily activities included. Game drives, horseback and quad bike safaris, guided bush walks, and stargazing under vast, unpolluted skies. Fully inclusive meals, authentic South African braais under the stars, and over 60 mammal species to encounter.
South Africa, Multi-Lodge
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Begin at Zebras Crossing Lodge, a predator-free sanctuary where mountain biking, guided walks, and intimate game drives offer a quiet connection with the bush. The journey then evolves at Elephants Crossing Lodge within the prestigious Welgevonden Private Game Reserve. Expert guides lead morning and evening drives in search of the Big Five. Your private plunge pool and cinematic deck overlook the wild horizon.
South Africa and Zambia
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Begin in the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, a volcanic landscape where the Big Five roam freely. Staying at Bakubung Bush Lodge, sundowners are taken as the African sun dips behind the mountains. The journey then turns toward the legendary Zambezi. At The David Livingstone Safari Lodge, witness the raw power of Victoria Falls and cruise the river among hippos and elephants on the Lady Livingstone.
South Africa and Zimbabwe
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Begin at Elephant Plains Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Reserve, renowned for high-density Big Five sightings. Expert guides lead game drives and bushwalks across the African savannah. From the bush, travel to the charming Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe, steps from Victoria Falls. Drift along the Zambezi on a Ra-Ikane Luxury Sunset Cruise or take an optional helicopter Flight of Angels for a bird's-eye view of the gorge.
Kenya, Safari and Beach
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Begin in the Masai Mara, traversing legendary plains in search of spectacular wildlife. Journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru, a sanctuary of vibrant birdlife, rhino, and the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Continue to Amboseli for unparalleled views of Kilimanjaro as a backdrop to roaming elephant herds. Then trade the dust for the white sands of Diani Beach with five nights of all-inclusive luxury at Baobab Beach Resort and Spa.
Botswana and Mauritius
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Begin at Chobe Game Lodge, witnessing legendary elephant herds from solar-powered safari boats. Fly by light aircraft into the heart of the Okavango Delta at Camp Okavango, gliding through reed-lined channels by traditional mokoro and exploring remote islands on guided bush walks. The safari concludes at Camp Moremi. The second chapter takes you to LUX Grand Gaube in Mauritius for seven nights of tropical luxury and golden sunsets.
Kenya and Mauritius
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Begin in the legendary Maasai Mara, tracking the Big Five across rolling plains with a professional guide. An optional sunrise hot air balloon flight soars over the Mara before descending to a champagne breakfast in the bush. Continue to Lake Elementaita for a private boat ride on Crescent Island. The final chapter unfolds at The Ravenala Attitude in Mauritius, seven nights of all-inclusive luxury between the Lemon River and Turtle Bay.
Zimbabwe and South Africa
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Begin in Hwange National Park at Nehimba Lodge, where elephants gather at the natural seep metres from your deck. Transfer to Bomani Tented Lodge via the unique Elephant Express open railcar. Fly to Cape Town for Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, and Boulders Beach, staying at The Clarendon Fresnaye. The journey concludes at Webersburg Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
South Africa and Mauritius
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Begin with three nights at Skukuza Safari Lodge, the premier gateway to Kruger National Park, with expert-led morning and afternoon drives to encounter the Big Five. Between excursions, enjoy sunset drinks at the Sisonke Bar or an authentic braai under the stars. The pace then shifts as you fly to Mauritius for seven nights at LUX Grand Gaube, poised on a private peninsula between two shimmering coves.
Kenya, Signature Experience
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Curated using over 50 years of guiding expertise, this signature safari ensures limited group sizes and guaranteed window seats. Track elephants through the Aberdares, visit Solio Game Reserve for both black and white rhino, and take a tranquil boat ride on Lake Naivasha. The safari reaches its crescendo in the Masai Mara, renowned for big cat sightings. After the savannah, fly to the soft white sands of Mombasa.
South Africa, Cape and Bush
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Begin in Cape Town at The Three Boutique Hotel with Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, and the V and A Waterfront at your doorstep. A five-night guided expedition then traverses the Little Karoo, the vineyards of Stellenbosch, the Map of Africa viewpoint in Wilderness, and the shores of Plettenberg Bay. The experience concludes with 4x4 game drives at Garden Route Game Lodge in search of the Big Five.
Family, Three-in-One Journey
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A once-in-a-lifetime journey designed for all ages. Begin with three nights in Cape Town where expert-led tours introduce your family to the Mother City. Travel to the Eastern Cape for three nights at Kariega Game Reserve, a private, malaria-free Big Five destination. The final chapter unfolds in Mauritius with five nights at a premier family-friendly resort on a pristine white-sand beach. From Table Mountain to the Indian Ocean, a journey every generation will carry forever.
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