Where should I go on a luxury safari in Africa?

A safari holiday in Africa offers an adventure you’ll never forget. On a luxury safari in Africa, you’ll also enjoy a whole host of unique experiences – including some with luxurious elements.

Imagine waking up to the sounds of the Serengeti wildlife while enjoying the comforts of a first-class lodge or camp.

Featuring luxury experiences such as fly-in safaris that minimise travel time and maximise comfort, or private game reserves where you can experience the wildlife right up close in exclusive surroundings, it’s the ultimate way to experience Africa’s natural beauty and wildlife.

A luxury safari combines adventure with comfort, making your tour both memorable and luxurious.

Our tours featuring luxury safari holiday

The tours on this page are for you if you’re looking for a little more luxury on your safari holiday.

They include certain elements that make a tour a little more luxurious than others. And we’re not talking gold taps here. A luxury element can be flying straight to the safari location, rather than driving there. It can be access to private game reserves, accommodation in very special locations or all inclusive.

Below, we’ve put together an overview of the luxurious elements the tours might contain. Please note that the tours do not necessarily contain all elements.

Fly-in safari

A fly-in safari gives you a unique opportunity to experience African wildlife and nature with extra comfort on a tour where they really have their act together.

You would normally drive from the airport or your hotel to the area where you’re going on game drives, which in some cases can take 4–6 hours.

On a fly-in safari, you avoid some of the drive Instead, you fly directly to the safari area, maximising the time you get to spend in nature and minimising the time you spend in the car.

Access to private game reserves

Going on safari in a private game reserve is often a more luxurious experience than in the national parks.

Private game reserves are not subject to the same rules, making it possible for you to drive off road or go on a bush walk.

And it’s more exclusive. There are fewer visitors here, which makes for a more intimate experience and gives you the opportunity to experience the animals at close range for longer, because you don’t have to move out of the way for other visitors.

Luxury accommodation

The accommodation on a luxury safari can be in luxurious surroundings, e.g. at 5-star lodges or camps, where you enjoy modern comforts in the heart of the wilderness.

This accommodation often offers spacious rooms with views of the surrounding nature, gourmet meals and private terraces.

Some places also have facilities such as swimming pools, spas and private guides. At Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa, for example, you get to stay in elegant suites and go on exclusive safari tours, while in malaria-free areas such as Kariega Game Reserve, you can experience an all-inclusive safari with extra activities such as bushwalks and river cruises.

All inclusive

Some of the tours are all inclusive.

All inclusive allows you to enjoy a tour where everything is included, so all meals, snacks and drinks are included in the price. If you also choose or upgrade to a private game reserve, all game drives and any other activities, e.g. bushwalks or river cruises, are also included.

All inclusive ensures a stress-free and luxurious experience where you can focus on enjoying nature and wildlife.

Option to upgrade

In addition to the tours shown on this page, it is also possible to upgrade on some of the standard tours.

If, for example, you’d like more luxurious accommodation than the lodge/camp on the itinerary, it is possible on most of our tours.

This gives you the option of choosing larger rooms, a more luxurious lodge/camp and, in some places, also all inclusive, if it’s not already included in the tour.

If you have any questions about upgrading your tour, you are welcome to contact our travel specialists.

Anything you’d like to ask about a luxury safari in Africa?

Would you like us to help you on your way to a luxurious tour in Africa?

Whether you’re looking to go on one of our standard safari tours or a luxury safari, we’re on hand to help you.

Our travel specialists have extensive experience of helping our guests find the right tour, so please contact us if you have any questions.

We look forward to helping you head off on the holiday of your lifetime!

TourCompass – From tourist to traveller