Skip to content

Custom safari planning

Tailor-made African safaris

Tell us who is travelling, when you would like to go and what you want to see. We’ll discuss the route and stays, check availability, and prepare a safari proposal for your party.

Start your safari brief See sample journeys

Journey details and prices

Compare the route, nights and stays. Guide prices are shown where available.

Reserves and lodges

We consider the wildlife area, guiding, accommodation and access together.

Options for your party

Tell us which parts of the trip you want to change. We’ll check what is possible.

Planning and travel support

Our team can help with planning, booking questions and your travel arrangements.

Safari planning

Planning your tailor-made safari

Start with your dates, travellers, preferred transport and interests.

  1. 01Your datesFixed or flexible. Both are workable.
  2. 02Who is travellingAges, pace and what the party needs from a day.
  3. 03How you like to moveRoad, light aircraft or water, and how much of each.
  4. 04What you want to seePlaces, wildlife and activities you would like us to consider.

We’ll discuss the countries, reserves, camps and transport options, then check the route for your dates.

Reserve access and guiding

Nearby lodges can have different game-drive areas and vehicle rules. We’ll explain the arrangements for the stays you are considering.

Time between stops

We’ll compare transfer times with the time you want to spend at each camp.

How the planning works

How we plan your safari

Tell us about your trip. We’ll discuss the route, check the stays and rates, and prepare a proposal.

  1. 01

    Send a safari brief

    Share your dates, travellers, interests and budget.

  2. 02

    Discuss the options

    We’ll ask about your priorities, transport preferences and any requirements that affect the choice of route or lodge.

  3. 03

    Itinerary design

    We prepare a proposal with the route, stays, transport arrangements and costs for you to review.

  4. 04

    Review and book

    We discuss any changes and confirm the booking terms and inclusions. Any provisional hold is subject to the supplier’s conditions.

  5. 05

    Support while you travel

    You receive the travel documents and contact details for your arrangements.

Sample journeys

Safari journeys to consider

Explore the listed routes and stays. Tell us what you would like to change or add to your trip.

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.

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.

Plan your safari WhatsApp a specialist

Private and exclusive-use

Private lodges and villas

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 difference between a tailor-made safari and a package?

A package describes an existing route, accommodation and inclusions. Tailor-made planning starts with your requirements and checks which routes, stays and changes are possible for your dates.

Are you a travel agency?

Yes. Africa Luxury Escapes is an IATA-accredited travel agency, number 96097083. We help plan and book African safaris and accommodation. Flights and other services are confirmed in your quote.

How quickly will someone reply?

A specialist responds to every safari brief within one working day. If your dates are tight, say so in the brief and we will treat it accordingly.

How far ahead should I start planning?

Enquire early if your dates are fixed or you have a particular lodge or villa in mind. Availability varies by season and property; we can check your options before you commit to travel dates.

Can you arrange the international flights as well?

Yes. Tell us whether you would like international flights included in your enquiry. We will show them separately from the accommodation and other travel arrangements.

What do you need from me to start?

Approximate dates, the number of travellers and the ages of any children, a rough per-person budget, and anything that is genuinely non-negotiable. Everything else we can shape together.

Keep reading

Related safari planning pages

African safari packages South Africa safari packages The complete luxury safari guide Best time to travel, region by region Villa or lodge?

Designed around you

Plan your safari

Share your dates, budget and who is travelling. A specialist will reply to discuss the options.

Plan your safari
Plan your safari