Luxury Safari Experiences in Southern & East Africa

A luxury safari in Africa is the ultimate way to experience the continent’s wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and rich culture in complete comfort and style.

It combines world-class accommodation with exclusive wildlife encounters, creating an unforgettable African adventure.

From private conservancies and intimate boutique camps to five-star lodges overlooking Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas, luxury safaris are designed for travellers seeking the very best the continent has to offer.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, planning a honeymoon, or simply looking for privacy and outstanding service, a luxury safari offers a truly unforgettable experience.

Below is a carefully selected collection of our Luxury Safaris.

Each itinerary has been designed to deliver a complete luxury safari experience, combining exceptional wildlife viewing with premium accommodation and personalised service.

Many of our luxury safaris also include vibrant cities, luxury train journeys, and unique regional experiences that perfectly complement your African adventure.

Why Choose a Luxury Safari?

  • Luxury accommodation in exceptional locations
  • Exclusive wildlife experiences
  • Private guides and personalised service
  • Luxury train journeys and unique regional experiences
  • Tailor-made itineraries to match your travel preferences

If you are looking for something more personalised, ask us to create a tailor-made luxury safari that perfectly matches your interests and travel preferences.

10 Day Family Safari and Cape Town

10 Day Family Safari and Cape Town

Take your family on a luxurious and adventurous trip to Cape Town and the Kalahari.
10 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

10 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

A blend of the Cape, a luxury train journey and a top notch safari in the Kruger Park area
11 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

11 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

In this 11 Day Luxury Safari of South Africa, we combine city, ocean & winelands, with a classic & desert safari
11 Day Namibia Fly In Safari

11 Day Namibia Fly In Safari

On this 11-Day Extravagant Namibia Fly-in Safari guests get to experience Namibia’s finest desert landscapes in style
12 Day  Luxury Tanzania Fly-in Safari

12 Day Luxury Tanzania Fly-in Safari

This 12-day luxury fly-in safari in Tanzania begins in Arusha and includes stays in the Serengeti and Tarangire Reserves
14 Day Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari

14 Day Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari

In this 14 day epic luxury safari we handpick the best Tanzania has to offer for a once in a lifetime experience
14 Day South Africa - Botswana

14 Day South Africa - Botswana

This 14 day Luxury Safari package shows off some of Southern Africa’s most striking safari destinations ...
15 Day Luxury Safari to South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

15 Day Luxury Safari to South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe

Enjoy a once in a lifetime 15 Day Luxury Safari to South Africa, Botswana & Zimbabwe
6 Day Luxury Kenya Safari

6 Day Luxury Kenya Safari

Join us on the 6 Day Luxury Safari to two of Kenya's best destinations - Lake Naivasha and the Masia Mara.
7 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

7 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

7 Day Luxury Safari South Africa
7 Day Namibia Highlights Safari

7 Day Namibia Highlights Safari

On our 7 day Namibia Highlights Safari guests experience three of Namibia’s most sought after destinations ...
Best of Botswana

Best of Botswana

Explore the Best of Botswana in our carefully constructed 12 night safari itinerary

Why Luxury Safaris

A luxury safari offers comfort, privacy, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Every journey is carefully planned to provide exceptional service, safety, and comfort from beginning to end.

Expert Guides

Experienced guides and professional trackers accompany every safari.

Their knowledge of Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems makes every game drive informative, exciting, and memorable.

Luxury Accommodation

We use carefully selected lodges and camps in some of Africa’s most pristine and secluded wilderness areas.

These exclusive locations offer breathtaking scenery and outstanding wildlife viewing.

Luxury safari lodges typically include:

  • Spacious suites and luxury tents
  • Fine dining experiences
  • Premium amenities
  • Personalised service
  • Exceptional wildlife viewing

Private Safari Experience

Many lodges operate within private concessions.

This means:

  • Fewer vehicles at wildlife sightings
  • Greater flexibility during game drives
  • A quieter safari experience
  • More time to enjoy wildlife
  • Greater privacy throughout your journey

Exclusive Experiences

Many luxury safaris also include unique experiences such as:

  • Private bush dinners
  • Stargazing experiences
  • Guided walking safaris
  • Helicopter flights
  • Photographic safaris
  • Wellness and spa treatments
  • Cultural experiences with local communities

Tailor-Made Luxury Safaris

Every luxury safari is tailored to your travel style and personal preferences.

Private guides, exclusive-use vehicles, and customised itineraries allow you to explore Africa at your own pace.

Whether you are travelling as a couple, with family, with friends, or as an experienced safari traveller, we create a journey that suits your interests.

Every itinerary combines personalised service, luxury accommodation, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

The result is a truly memorable African safari experience.

Excellent Destination Choices for Luxury Safaris

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Botswana is one of Africa’s leading luxury safari destinations.

Its low-impact approach to tourism helps protect wildlife while providing an exclusive safari experience.

The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders.

Visitors can explore the Delta by boat, mokoro, or 4x4 vehicle, with excellent opportunities to view wildlife from different perspectives.

Most private concessions are accessible only by light aircraft.

This creates a greater sense of privacy, exclusivity, and adventure throughout your luxury safari.

This provides greater privacy, an authentic sense of adventure, and accommodation in some of Africa’s most luxurious tented camps.

South Africa – Tswalu Kalahari & Sabi Sands

South Africa combines luxury, accessibility, and outstanding wildlife experiences, making it one of Africa’s leading luxury safari destinations.

The Sabi Sands, adjoining Kruger National Park, is renowned for exceptional Big Five sightings and some of Africa’s finest luxury safari lodges.

Travellers also enjoy convenient flight connections and easy access to Cape Town and the Cape Winelands.

Why Choose South Africa for a Luxury Safari?

  • Exceptional Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Award-winning luxury lodges
  • Excellent cuisine and personalised service
  • Easy connections to Cape Town and the Winelands

The Tswalu Kalahari offers another exceptional luxury safari experience.

Although less visited, it features exclusive accommodation, private game drives, and remarkable conservation initiatives. Visitors may also encounter some of Africa’s rarer mammals while learning about important wildlife conservation programmes.

The Tswalu Kalahari is another exceptional luxury safari destination.

Although less well known, it offers luxury accommodation, private game drives, and an exclusive wilderness experience.

Highlights of Tswalu Kalahari

  • Exclusive luxury accommodation
  • Private game drives
  • Rare wildlife encounters
  • Conservation-focused experiences

Visitors may also encounter some of Africa’s rarer mammals while learning about the region’s important conservation programmes.

Skeleton Coast, Namibia

The Skeleton Coast offers a unique luxury safari experience in the dramatic desert landscapes of northern Namibia.

This remote wilderness combines spectacular scenery with the comfort, service, and exclusivity expected from a luxury safari.

Why Visit the Skeleton Coast?

  • Remote desert landscapes
  • Exclusive luxury accommodation
  • Unique wildlife and coastal scenery
  • Exceptional privacy and tranquillity

Serengeti, Tanzania

Tanzania’s Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater offer some of the world’s finest wildlife experiences, including the Great Migration.

Luxury lodges and mobile camps allow guests to enjoy the wilderness without sacrificing comfort.

Private concessions provide greater exclusivity, fewer vehicles at wildlife sightings, and a more immersive safari experience.

Why Choose the Serengeti?

  • Witness the Great Migration
  • Stay in luxury lodges and mobile camps
  • Access private safari concessions
  • Enjoy exceptional Big Five wildlife viewing

Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa, Zambia

Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa, Zambia

Zambia is renowned for its unspoilt landscapes, world-class guides, and intimate luxury safari camps.

Remote destinations such as South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi offer unforgettable wildlife experiences in a peaceful and uncrowded setting.

Why Choose Zambia?

  • Exceptional walking safaris
  • River safaris on the Zambezi and Luangwa Rivers
  • Excellent predator and elephant sightings
  • Exclusive luxury camps with fewer visitors

Zambia is the perfect choice for travellers seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path luxury safari.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a safari “luxury”?

A luxury safari combines exceptional comfort with personalised service and exclusive wildlife experiences.

Guests enjoy luxury lodges, private vehicles (or the option of private vehicles), expert guides, fine dining, and access to private reserves or exclusive safari concessions.

Luxury Safari Highlights

  • Luxury accommodation
  • Private game drives
  • Expert local guides
  • Fine dining experiences
  • Exclusive wildlife areas

Many luxury safaris also include opportunities to see rare wildlife while supporting important conservation programmes.

Are luxury safaris suitable for first-time safari travellers?

Yes. Luxury safaris are an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Africa.

They offer seamless travel planning, expert guidance, and exceptional comfort throughout your journey.

Your guide will tailor every safari to match your interests, travel style, and pace, creating a relaxed, rewarding, and memorable experience.

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Mark Crawford
01 August 2026
Wow! That is the best word to describe our fantastic safari experience crafted by Petru and the team from African Travel Gateway. Every detail was perfectly executed: from flights, to transport, to game lodges. We stayed at Notten’s and Bateleur Safari camps - both were spectacular lodges with wonderful accommodations, terrific staff, great food and fantastic daily game drives that provided up-close wildlife viewing. Thank you African Travel Gateway for the trip of a lifetime!
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Lisa Wilson
31 July 2026
Petru is the absolute best African Safari Travel agent! We have used her three times with a group of 4 twice and recently with a group of 10, July 2026. Petru is full of knowledge, very organized and has made each and everyone one of our safari trips flawless and perfect. I highly recommend Petru and give her +5 stars
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Mary Johnson
31 July 2026
We just returned from South Africa with the King Party of 10 people. Petra arranged and coordinated every detail of our time which was wonderful! She really went beyond the call of duty trying to locate my missing iPad . Thank you so much for an out of this world experience !
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Char Putvin
31 July 2026
Our agent, Petru, was amazing. She suggested the perfect itinerary based on our interests. Arrangements were flawless from start to finish. She checked in during our trip to make sure all was going as planned. She really cared about our group of 10 and wanted this trip to be everything we dreamed about and more.
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Angie King
31 July 2026
I've been fortunate enough to use this agency 4 times; just as with the other trips, this one was spectacular. Petru is simply a rock star. This time, Petru organized a trip for 10 from the United States. This trip was flawless. Petru provides excellent communication, is extremely detailed oriented and she is very patient. She is committed to customer service. I absolutely love the app that has all our documentation and important information right on your phone. She helped me choose two extraordinary bush camps for our group and negotiated prices. She makes the process very easy to plan on our end. I do think it benefits anyone from outside South Africa to use a local travel agency. I do hope to return for a 5th time and when I do I will not hesitate to use this agency and Petru again.
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Sirisha Durbhakula
13 July 2026
Lize was a wonderful agent. Incredibly responsive and adaptive to an intergenerational trip to Zimbabwe and South Africa. Worked within our budget and gave us the best experiences!
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Tane Taylor
05 June 2026
Some trips are great, and some stay with you forever. My journey through Cape Town, the Okavango Delta, and Victoria Falls was definitely the latter. Each destination offered something completely different. The beauty and energy of Cape Town, the magic of the Okavango Delta, and the sheer awe of Victoria Falls. Despite moving between such diverse places, everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish and for that I have to thank the team at African Travel Gateway who took care of every detail with an incredible level of care and professionalism. Communication was clear throughout, every arrangement worked perfectly, and the planning behind the scenes was evident at every stage. I felt completely stress-free for most of the tour and wouldn't hesitate to recommend African Travel Gateway to anyone looking to travel to Africa. Thank you guys! I could not have done it without you and I will be in touch to plan another one soon. I have far too many wonderful photos from the trip to share, but here are a few I hope you like.
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Diogo Miranda
08 April 2026
I booked a trip to Botswana through African Travel Gateway – Customized Safaris, including a 3-day stay at Amber Camp, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly and without any issues. The entire journey met — and in many ways exceeded — my expectations. The level of organization and attention to detail gave me complete peace of mind throughout the trip. What truly stood out was the exceptional support from the team. They were always available, attentive, and genuinely committed to ensuring everything went perfectly. This was easily one of the best trips I’ve ever had, and I would highly recommend African Travel Gateway to anyone looking for a seamless and memorable safari experience.
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Ali Bararsani
22 January 2026
I had a bucket list trip. African Travel Gateway is first class all the way. I travel extensively. +/- 100,000 miles for business & pleasure in 2025. I live in Los Angeles & wanted to plan a trip of a lifetime for my girlfriend ( as a surprise birthday present in September 2025 ) I worked directly with Lize Enderstein through the entire booking/travel process. She was delightful. Personable. Communicated in a timely manner in spite of 10-11 hour time difference with Los Angeles. There was a hiccup on our trip at Mostwari Game Reserve ( i.e., hot air balloon ride that had to be canceled due to bad weather ). Balloon ride was scheduled for January 2. Lize communicated me real-time on New Years Day & worked with me to process refund for that portion of the trip. The attention to detail that Lize & African travel gateway provided was impeccable. Top notch. They will be my "go to" travel agency for any & all trips to African continent on a going forward basis. Go Lize!
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Driss Moumni
30 December 2025
We had an absolutely incredible experience working with Petru at African Travel Gateway. Our two-week trip (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe) was truly once-in-a-lifetime, with memories we’ll cherish forever. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Botswana was the clear highlight of the trip. The sheer quantity and variety of wildlife we saw was amazing, and the standard of the safari lodges — especially Moremi Game Lodge — exceeded our expectations. We really felt we benefited from Petru’s experience when it came to selecting the right safari lodges, striking a balance between comfort, amenities, and overall value for money. Petru was incredibly attentive and thoughtful in putting this trip together, especially on fairly short notice, and it really showed. We were also very glad not to have to deal with booking flights, transfers, and activities ourselves — having everything seamlessly organized made the entire journey much more relaxing. Highly recommended!
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William McCormack
20 November 2025
I cannot say enough about the service received from African Travel Agent Petru. From beginning to end it was excellent. The detail and the professionalism is to be attained by others. Ive had 3 trips over number of years and each time I am delighted with the engagement, suggestions, etc and most importantly the trips we highlights to me. Ive recommended Petru to friends and those who did reach out were also very pleased. I highly recommend this agent and company. Till we engage again, Thank you Petru and continue delivering a top service.
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Guy Hudson
20 November 2025
We’ve been booking through African Travel Gateway for over 25 years now and honestly, they’ve never dropped the ball once. They have looked after us for ages and just get what works for our family. This last trip we took the three kids (11, 9 and 6) to South Africa – Cape Town, a few nights camping in the Karoo, and then Kruger. They put the whole thing together perfectly: nothing felt rushed, everything suited the kids, and the logistics were completely painless. Cape Town was great fun (Table Mountain, penguins, the works). The Karoo nights were something else – massive sky full of stars, big campfire, total peace and quiet the kids still go on about. And Kruger… wow. We saw the Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino – plus heaps of giraffe, zebra and everything else, pretty much every single drive. The guides were brilliant with the children and kept everyone safe. Everything just worked – flights, transfers, the lot. They checked in along the way and tweaked little things when we needed. Proper personal service. If you’re thinking of taking kids to South Africa, we can’t recommend African Travel Gateway enough.
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Pierre Boucher
30 September 2025
A heartfelt thank you to Bianca for arranging our unforgettable journey through South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and your attention to detail made all the difference. Alex and I enjoyed every moment — from the breathtaking landscapes to the incredible wildlife and the welcoming people we met along the way. It was truly the trip of a lifetime, and we are so grateful for all the care and effort you put into making it perfect. With sincere appreciation,
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Mark Montague
04 August 2025
We had a wonderful time visiting South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We had a party of 10, including 4 grandchildren ages 10 and 8 and everything went beautifully. Lize did a great job helping us plan the itinerary, booking flights within Africa and identifying the best lodging and camps for us to visit. We saw the Big 5 on two separate days and also saw African wild dogs. Each of our camps in Sabi Sands, Victoria Falls and Moremi Game Reserve had a distinct style but all were welcoming and comfortable and animals proliferated. We would definitely use African Travel Gateway if we return to Africa. Thanks Lize!
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Andrew Beardmore
18 July 2025
Working with Lize, we crafted our second fully customized self-drive adventure through Southern Africa - this time in Northern Namibia. The itinerary was a perfect blend of rugged campsites and luxurious lodges. Lize’s expert knowledge and thoughtful advice were invaluable, everything was planned to perfection. We had the most incredible time, experiencing so much of what this stunning region has to offer, yet it feels like we’ve only just scratched the surface. We can’t wait for our next adventure!

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