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Africa's finest safaris,
curated for you.
For discerning travellers who expect more than a holiday. Extraordinary African journeys, from private game reserves to bucket-list expeditions, conceived entirely around you.
- 800+ Safaris & Journeys Designed and delivered
- 20+ Years’ Experience In travel and hospitality
- 10+ Destinations Personally experienced
- 100% Tailor-Made Designed around you
Safari of the Month South Africa
What if the journey was just as unforgettable as the safari?
Begin beneath Table Mountain. Cross South Africa aboard one of the world's great luxury trains. Then wake inside an ancient volcanic crater, with the Big Five waiting beyond your lodge.
- The JourneyCape Town, Rovos Rail & Big Five Safari
- DurationTen nights
- Travel Window1 May to 30 June 2027
- Book By30 November 2026
The route, in four chapters
A city, a train, a pause, and a crater full of wildlife. Each stage is chosen so the pace builds gently towards the bush.
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The Mother City
Kloof Street Hotel
A stylish city base on the slopes beneath Table Mountain. From here, the Waterfront, Robben Island, and the vineyards of the Winelands are all within easy reach, and the evenings belong to Cape Town's restaurants.
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Across the Karoo by Rail
Pullman Suite
Wonderfully unhurried nights of elegant rail travel, with fine dining, South African wines, and ever-changing scenery as the train makes its way from the Cape towards Pretoria. The landscape does the entertaining, and the dining car does the rest.
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A Quiet Pause
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel
A relaxed overnight stop in a boutique hotel, giving you time to settle before the safari begins.
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Inside the Volcano
Ivory Tree Game Lodge
Stay inside an ancient volcanic crater, in a malaria-free reserve a few hours from Johannesburg. Twice-daily game drives head out in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo, and the evenings end around the fire.
Cape Town. Rovos Rail. The Big Five. Would this be your kind of South Africa?
Tell us your preferred departure airport and travel dates, and we will send you the full day-by-day itinerary and a personalised quote, adjusted to suit exactly how you want to travel.
Important Information
Prices are correct as of 9 October 2026 and may vary. Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Prices include all mandatory taxes, airport charges, and surcharges within the quoted package. Any local charges not included in the package price, such as optional gratuities or personal expenses, are payable locally and will be confirmed in writing before you book.
Quote reference 83157. Book by 30 November 2026.
Curated in partnership with Somak Luxury Travel
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Browse Safaris →What Destination Africa Is
This is not a booking platform.
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Designed, Not Assembled
Every safari is shaped around you: your rhythm, your appetite for adventure, and your idea of extraordinary. We never fit people into itineraries. We build itineraries around people.
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Access, Not Options
Through direct partnerships with trusted suppliers across Africa, we open the door to remote, intimate lodges, many of which you will not find on any booking site. We know the landscapes, and we know the people who bring them to life.
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One Specialist. Every Detail.
From your first call to your return home, your journey is overseen personally by someone born and raised in Africa. That means first-hand knowledge of the lodges, the people, and the rhythms of the bush, and a genuine commitment to every detail.
The finest travel should feel as though it was created exclusively for you. Because it was.
How It Works →Who We Are
Born in Africa.Raised on safaris.
- 800+Trips Curated
- 20+Years’ Experience
- 10+Destinations
Destination Africa is a tailor-made safari and luxury travel specialist, designing African journeys for people who want to do it properly.
Every enquiry is received personally, and every journey is designed from scratch. There are no fixed packages, no group departures, and no compromises. From a private game reserve in Zimbabwe to the Great Migration in the Serengeti, each journey is designed to feel exactly as it should: effortless, memorable, and entirely yours.
Behind it are more than twenty years of experience and a network built on genuine relationships with the guides, camps, and operators who make Africa unforgettable. We handle every detail, and every question is answered by someone who has actually been there.
Our Story →The Honest Question
Why not just book it yourself?
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Africa Rewards Knowledge
Choose the wrong lodge or the wrong season, or a route that adds six hours on the road when a forty-minute charter exists, and a once-in-a-lifetime journey can cost thousands more and deliver far less. A lifetime in the bush means you do not have to learn the hard way.
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Access You Cannot Buy Online
Some of Africa's most authentic camps are not listed publicly and work only with trusted specialists. Through relationships built over twenty years, we open doors to properties and experiences that are hard, and often impossible, to book online.
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We Cost You Nothing Extra
Our service comes at no additional cost to you, because our commission is paid by the supplier. We use our relationships to secure strong rates and added benefits, and package holidays carry ABTA financial protection, so you often get more for the same price.
Still thinking about going it alone? Let’s have a five-minute conversation first.
Enquire →Client Stories
What our clients say.
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Our honeymoon to Cape Town was truly the journey of a lifetime. From Table Mountain to Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope to a private game reserve, every experience had been thoughtfully chosen and perfectly arranged. When weather threatened our plans, everything was seamlessly rescheduled without a moment of stress. The attention to detail and genuine care put into every element of the trip was extraordinary.
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An exceptional level of organisation from start to finish. I booked an extensive 22-day African journey spanning 3 countries, 7 flights, and numerous transfers and hotels, and was genuinely impressed that every single element was perfectly coordinated. Every accommodation and guide exceeded expectations. If you are considering an African safari, look no further. The expertise here is the real thing.
The Journey 22 days · Three countries · Seven flights · Multiple hotels and transfers -
Dalene organised the most wonderful trip to South Africa for me and my partner, and I cannot recommend her services highly enough. Every element ran perfectly, from flights and hotels to transfers, all arranged with exceptional attention to detail. Although I've lived in various parts of Africa for much of my life, I would never have created the itinerary Dalene put together. Her deep knowledge of South Africa meant she understood exactly what we were looking for.
Curated Itineraries
Journeys to inspire.
Each safari is a starting point rather than a fixed itinerary, shaped entirely around your dates, your pace, and the people you travel with. Here are three of our fifteen signature safaris.
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Tailored to You
The Painted Floodplain.Mana Pools and the Zambezi
Elephants rise onto their hind legs to reach the albida pods, wild dog hunt across the floodplain, and you explore on foot or by canoe along the Zambezi. It suits travellers who have been on safari before and are ready for something wilder.
Best: June to October
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Tailored to You
Two Million Hooves.The Serengeti Migration
Wildebeest and zebra pour across the Serengeti in their endless circle, predators shadowing every step. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to complete the circuit, and add Zanzibar for a barefoot finale.
Best: July to October
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January to March -
Tailored to You
The Leopard's Kingdom.A Private Reserve Big Five Safari
In the private reserves bordering the Kruger, expert trackers read the sand from the bonnet of an open vehicle, and evenings end beside a fire under southern stars. It is the perfect first chapter for anyone new to the bush.
Best: May to September
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The Africa Safari Insider Guide.
Kenya Edition.
We cover 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. It is written by someone who grew up in the bush.
The Africa Safari Insider Guide
Kenya Edition
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