Africa's leading safari company
Moments of greatness.
From the Sabi Sands to the Masai Mara, we craft journeys to Africa's most rewarding wildlife and wild places.
One specialist
From the first message to the day you come home, never a chain of strangers.
Twenty years
In business since 2004, with 59,000 guests on safari and counting.
Five hundred lodges
Direct relationships with the operators and properties we send you to.
Same as direct
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. The specialist comes free on top.
Always reachable
A safari specialist on WhatsApp, every hour of every day, throughout your trip.
Eleven countries
From Sabi Sand to the Masai Mara, the small details done right.
Destinations
Where to go.
Itineraries
Our most considered journeys.
Real itineraries designed by specialists who travel them. Ready to be tailored to your dates, your party, and your pace.
Most requested
- 3 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
3 Day Unrivaled Views of the Kruger & Sabie River Safari
- 2 nights aboard Kruger Shalati, a luxury train stationed on a bridge over the Sabie River
- Twice-daily game drives in southern Kruger in search of the Big Five
- Swim in the overhanging pool above crocodiles, hippos and elephants
- All meals, local brand drinks and afternoon tea included
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza, saving 11 hours over road transfers
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 39,000
Most requested
- 4 days
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
4 Day All-Inclusive Kruger Safari with Hoyo Hoyo
- 3 nights at 5-star Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park
- Twice-daily Big Five game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with ranger and tracker
- Three-course dinner under the stars
- All meals, afternoon tea and local-brand drinks included
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg and Hoedspruit airport transfers
- Luxury
- Big 5
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 39,000
Most requested
Special
- 5 days
- South Africa
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
5 Day Luxury Sabi Sands Promotion
- 4 nights at 5-star Leopard Hills Lodge in the Sabi Sands
- Twice-daily game drives with off-roading for close-up Big Five sightings
- Guided bush walks and wildlife photography tips from expert rangers
- Private plunge pool, spa treatments and boma dinners under the stars
- Round-trip flights from OR Tambo to Skukuza and all transfers included
- Big 5
- Photo
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 73,200 ZARÂ 117,000
- 3 days
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
3-Day BIG 5 Safari at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (Combine with Cape Town)
- 2 nights at Dwyka Tented Lodge in malaria-free Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Big Five game drives across open plains and Cape Fold Mountains
- Guided wilderness walks, ancient San rock art and Karoo stargazing
- Optional 3 nights at Romney Park in Cape Town's Green Point
- Full-day Cape Peninsula tour via Chapman's Peak and Boulders Beach penguins
- Round-trip road transfers from Cape Town included
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 26,800
Special
- 7 days
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
7-Day Kruger Park and Vic Falls Combo
- 3 nights aboard Kruger Shalati, the train on the bridge over the Sabie River
- Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers across Kruger National Park
- 3 nights at The Wallow Lodge in Victoria Falls
- Full-day Chobe National Park trip with river safari, lunch and game drive
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side
- All flights from Johannesburg and internal transfers included
- Honeymoon
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
US$5,490 US$5,850
- 7 days
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
7-Day Fly-In Cape Town to Kruger Luxury Safari
- 3 nights at Waterfront Village on Cape Town's V&A Marina
- Walking distance to Two Oceans Aquarium, Watershed and Food Market
- Fly to Hoedspruit for 3 nights at Simbavati Waterside Lodge
- Twice-daily game drives at a dam frequented by wildlife year-round
- Bush walk, spa treatments and boma dinners under the stars
- All flights and transfers between Cape Town, Hoedspruit and Johannesburg included
- Honeymoon
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZARÂ 66,600
Lodges
A curated collection of Africa's finest.
Five hundred-plus lodges and operators, narrowed down to the ones we book again and again.
Specialist's pick
Swakopmund
From ZAR 4,400 pps · per night
Strand Hotel
The Strand Hotel is the ideal venue for travellers on a mission to explore Swakopmund. It has become a sought after destination resort for international, Namibian and SADC visitors.
Specialist's pick
Namibia
From ZAR 15,000 pps · per night
Wolwedans Dune Camp
On the edge of a 250 meter high dune you will find the unique, down to earth, yet stylish Wolwedans Dune Camp.
Specialist's pick
Sabi Sand
From ZAR 30,000 pps · per night
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
A visit to Lion Sands can completely restore your energy and allow you to truly relax. When you’re right on the Sabie River, watching the animals, surrounded by bush and sky, you really feel like you’ve escaped from the world.
Specialist's pick
Sabi Sand
From ZAR 26,400 pps · per night
Leopard Hills Game Reserve
The five-star Leopard Hills nestled in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, affording guests with luxurious accommodation, decadent cuisine, impeccable service, and Big Five game viewing opportunities. Leopard Hills is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a luxury safari getaway. Subject to terms and conditions and lodge approval
Specialist's pick
Sabi Sand
From ZAR 27,000 pps · per night
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Deep in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve overlooking an active waterhole and open plains, lies the renowned Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. Steeped in tradition and a history spanning over 35 years, Sabi Sabi epitomizes luxury living in the African bush and service excellence.
Specialist's pick
Timbavati
From ZAR 13,600 pps · per night
Simbavati River Lodge
Simbavati River Lodge is situated along the Nhlaralumi River within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, which borders Kruger National Park. One of its standout features is the popular waterhole located just below the dining deck, a favorite gathering spot for elephants. Between game drives, you can enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing right from the deck as animals come to the waterhole.
New on safari.com
Africa, narrowed down by intelligence.
A safari is hundreds of decisions: country, season, reserve, lodge, guide, route, vehicle, flight pattern. We have spent years building the relationships and visiting the lodges ourselves. Now, with the latest AI working alongside our specialists, we get to the right shortlist for you faster than ever.
Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming, and the kind of experience you are imagining. Our planning model reads against eighteen years of trip data, the seasonality of every reserve, and the rooms our specialists have actually slept in. You get a tight shortlist, with the reasoning behind each choice. A specialist then takes it from there.
Why safari.com
A quietly excellent way to see Africa.
Since 2006 we have planned more than 58,000 safaris across eleven African countries. In 2024 and 2025 we were named Africa's Leading Safari Company at the World Travel Awards.
Every lodge we recommend is one our specialists have visited. Every itinerary is one we would book ourselves. The rate is the same as booking direct with the lodge, because lodges and operators are required to sell at a single industry rate. Booking through us adds a specialist concierge, included.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just come back.
Five-star notes from Trustpilot. We make money from the lodges, not from a markup, so the only thing left to win is your next recommendation.
"Sara was recommended from friends that she helped plan a safari for in 2024. She extremely helpful and set up alternate itineraries for us with detailed day by day and cost estimates. She patiently talked us several pro/…"
"Candis and Dolan were exceptional from the moment we made contact. They’ve answered all of our questions, provided great suggestions, were responsive and efficient in all bookings for this trip (safari, day trips, transf…"
"Keith has been amazing with helping us book our trip! We booked it very last minute as we haven’t had time and as this is our honeymoon we wanted it to be very special. Keith has checked in continuously to make sure we’r…"
"Zene was exceptional - very patient with us as we went through many questions and alternatives as first time travelers to Africa."
Brochure
Our Signature Southern Africa Guide
A 14-page guide to the icons of Southern Africa: Kruger, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and Cape Town.
The promise
Six things you can count on.
A trip of a lifetime is fragile if any one element falls down. The way we work is built to prevent that. Specifically, here is what is on us, before, during, and after your safari.
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Plan a safari, the unhurried way.
Tell us when, who's coming, and what you're hoping for. One named specialist looks after the rest.