Tailor-made · Africa
Safaris designed by the people who live them.
From the Sabi Sands to the Masai Mara, we craft journeys to Africa's most rewarding wildlife and wild places.
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.
South Africa · Greater Kruger National Park · Kapama Game Reserve
From ZAR 36,097 full package
3 Day Kapama Fly-In Safari
At Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa you can experience the thrill of Big Five wildlife safaris and the excitement of a wildlife encounter.
Zimbabwe · Victoria Falls
From US$1,336 full package
3 Day Victoria Falls Fly-in Safari
Waterfalls, Wildlife & River Sunsets: Discover the magic of Victoria Falls on this unforgettable 3-day safari. Fly from Johannesburg to one of Africa’s most iconic destinations, where you’ll explore the falls on a guided tour, enjoy a Zambezi River sunset cruise, and stay at the award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Uganda
From US$3,655 full package
4 Day Uganda Fly-in Gorilla Safari
This short trip is tailored for those who are short of time or those looking for a great post-trip extension after a wildlife safari in Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa.
Timbavati Game Reserve
From ZAR 54,175 full package
5 Day Fly-in Safari to Timbavati Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Lodge, nestled in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa, offers an authentic and intimate safari experience.
Tanzania · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater
From US$3,670 full package
6 Day Great Migration Safari - Natures Most Spectacular Show
Watch thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the grassland savannah is an experience to behold and surely one of Africa’s natural wonders.
Chobe National Park · Botswana
From US$4,043 full package
4-day Chobe National Park safari
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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 14,900 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
Lion Sands Game Reserve
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 Game Reserve
From ZAR 26,300 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 Sabi Game Reserve
From ZAR 26,900 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 Game Reserve
From ZAR 13,500 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…"
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"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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