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Luxury African safaris

Explore safari camps, lodges and journeys across Africa. Compare the settings, guiding arrangements and stays before choosing the trip you want us to check.

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First safaris and return trips

First safaris, return trips that go deeper, honeymoons, family milestones and private groups.

Safari destinations

South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, with Cape Town, Victoria Falls and the Indian Ocean islands as natural extensions.

Reserves, guiding and stays

Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We shortlist reserves and camps we would book ourselves, then confirm rates and availability for you.

Guide prices shown up front

Guide prices are shown where available. Each journey lists its accommodation and inclusions.

Planning your safari

Destinations, duration and prices

Compare South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia by the places and activities you would like to include. We can discuss connections between destinations.

Each listed journey has its own duration and itinerary. Short safaris can be considered on their own or as part of a longer holiday, with any additions quoted separately.

Tell us which changes you would like. We’ll check whether they are possible, what they cost and how they affect the rest of the route.

Safari journeys

Luxury safari journeys

Compare the route, stays, night count and available guide price for each journey.

None of these exact?

Start with what matters to you.

Tell us your dates, party and the one thing the journey must deliver.

Plan your safari

Prices are a guide and will be confirmed for your dates and party before booking.

Budget

Safari prices

Prices depend on your dates, accommodation, room arrangement and inclusions. Use the individual journey prices as a guide, then ask for a quote for your party.

Considered
from about US$450 per person per night
Smaller owner-run camps, and shoulder-season dates in excellent reserves. The compromise is the room finish and the extras, not the game viewing.
Classic
about US$700 to US$1,200 per person per night
The heart of the market: established private-reserve lodges with two guided activities a day, all meals, and house drinks at most properties.
Premium
about US$1,300 to US$2,000 per person per night
Blue-chip camps in the strongest traversing areas, frequently with a private vehicle and guide added to the rate.
Exclusive-use
quoted per villa or per camp
Compare dated rates and the full cost for your party. Seasonal differences and inclusions vary by property.

Every band excludes international flights. Internal flights, conservation levies, premium wines and private vehicles differ by property and are confirmed in writing before you commit.

Wildlife areas

Reserve access and guiding

The area available for game drives, off-road rules and vehicle limits can differ between reserves. Check these alongside the lodge and guiding arrangements.

Ask what activities are permitted at each stay. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Countries

Safari destinations

Consider the places and activities that interest you, along with the travel between them.

  • South Africa: private reserves, lodges and possible Cape Town extensions.
  • Botswana: Delta camps and other wildlife areas, with transport and activities checked for your route.
  • Kenya and Tanzania: the Masai Mara, Serengeti and other safari areas, with timing checked for your interests.
  • Zimbabwe and Zambia: safari stays, walking activities where offered, and possible Victoria Falls extensions.

Duration and cost

How long to stay

Allow for travel between reserves as well as time at each camp. We can compare a single-area safari with a route that includes more stops.

Compare prices for the same dates and room arrangement, including meals, activities and transport. Seasonal savings need to be checked against actual rates.

Timing

When to book

Start early if your dates are fixed or you have a particular camp or villa in mind. We’ll check availability before you make other travel commitments.

Inclusions

What’s included

Inclusions vary by journey. Check the accommodation, meals, activities, flights and transfers listed for your chosen trip. Your quote will confirm the full list and any additional costs.

Check in your chosen journey

  • All accommodation along the route, at the room category quoted
  • Full board at safari camps and lodges, with house drinks at most properties
  • Two guided game activities a day on safari, in a shared vehicle unless a private one is quoted
  • Internal flights, light-aircraft hops and road transfers between every stop
  • Park, reserve and conservation fees
  • Arrival and departure transfers, and a documented itinerary with contact numbers

Check for additional costs

  • International flights to and from Africa, always quoted separately
  • Visas, travel insurance, vaccinations and antimalarials
  • Meals outside the safari camps, such as lunch and dinner in Cape Town
  • Premium wines and spirits, spa treatments and boutique purchases
  • Private vehicles and private guiding, unless specified in your itinerary
  • Optional extras such as helicopter flights, balloon safaris and gorilla permits
  • Staff gratuities

Meal plans and other inclusions vary by property. Check the details for each stay in your quote.

Why this is safe to hand over

Why book with us?

Review the travel arrangements and booking terms before deciding.

IATA accreditation

IATA-accredited travel agency. Agency number 96097083.

Help with booking enquiries

We’ll check the arrangements with the lodge or tour operator handling your trip.

Everything in writing

Review your itinerary, inclusions and booking terms before making payment.

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Camps and lodges

Safari camps and lodges

Browse these properties, then ask us to check the options for your dates and budget.

Before you enquire

Questions we are asked every week.

What is the best country for a luxury African safari?

The right destination depends on your interests, dates and travel preferences. We can compare the countries and reserves that fit the trip you have in mind.

How much does a luxury African safari cost?

Compare the guide prices on individual journeys, then request a quote for your dates and party. Check the currency, room arrangement, duration and inclusions before comparing figures.

How many nights should I spend on safari?

Your available time, preferred pace and transport arrangements determine how many stops make sense. Each journey shows its own night count; extra nights can be discussed.

What does a luxury safari usually include?

Most top lodges include all meals, two daily game drives, and often house drinks. Private vehicles, premium wines, transfers and conservation levies are usually extra; we confirm the full inclusion list before you commit, because it varies more than the brochures admit.

Can I change one of the journeys on this page?

Tell us what you would like to change. We’ll check the accommodation, transport and supplier arrangements before confirming an alternative.

Are private safari villas available?

Yes. Ask us to check available villas, their guest capacity and whether a private guide and vehicle are included.

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