Southern
Africa

There’s something for everyone in this highly diverse region that combines the best of adventure & comfort. Prime for wildlife enthusiasts, walking safaris, beach lovers, culinary and wine aficionados, thrill-seekers, birders, and Malaria-free safaris for families with young children. Highlights include Cape Town & the Winelands, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, Victoria Falls and the Namib desert.

Explore.

Point your
compass

Botswana

From the lush Okavango Delta to the Kalahari Desert, Botswana offers unique beauty, incredible wildlife and birding populations and a variety of activities: horseback safaris, boating, quad biking the salt pans, meeting meerkats and walking with the indigenous San.

South Africa

The southernmost tip of the continent, South Africa is home to iconic areas such as Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and Kruger National Park. This country is ideal for those with an interest in history, safari, culture, cuisine & adventure.

Mozambique

Mozambique’s modern culture is a fusion of African, Arabic, European & Indian influences. Best known for pristine beaches along the Indian Ocean with world-class diving and whale migrations. A resurgence of wildlife conservation promises to excite safari enthusiasts and adventurers.

Zambia

Zambia is where the walking safari originated. Experience an authentic safari on foot, on land and on water with a high density of wildlife. Visit Livingstone Island and swim in the Devil’s Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls.

Namibia

This geographically diverse country is regarded as the best stargazing and desert landscape photography destination. Namibia has the largest population of cheetahs in Africa, endemic species like desert adapted elephants and cultural experiences with the Himba, Herero and San.

Malawi

Known as the “warm heart of Africa”, this small land-locked country is rich in history and culture. Adventurers can conquer hiking Mount Mulanje, safari in the National Parks, or relax on the beaches of the country’s crown jewel: Lake Malawi.

Silence, stars, and stories.

Iconic
Experiences

Walking Safaris

There’s no greater thrill than being boots on the ground out in the wilderness with your guides. Explore an intricate termite mound, observe baboons grooming & find lion tracks in the sand all on the way to your next camp.

Desert Adventures

Participate in a foraging walk or experience a traditional trance dance. More adventurous types can sandboard on the dunes or quad bike on the salt pans. These desert locales offer some of the best places for stargazing in the world.

Culinary & Wine

Cape Town and the Cape Winelands are the ultimate epicenters for new culinary innovations and internationally renowned wines. Come to taste award-winning vintages, sample menus designed by world-class chefs, and maybe take a cooking class. The USD goes far here!

Bush & Beach

Combine your Southern Africa safari with a white sand beach stay. Your days can be leisurely ones for walks, spa treatments and naps, or activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, and fishing. Plus, enjoy the fresh local seafood!

Big Five Wildlife

This commonly used phrase refers to safari areas where Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino populations are present and have a higher chance for sightings. If there are particular wildlife sightings you’re hoping to cross off your list – let us know!

Meet the Artists

Expert curators will guide you through prominent galleries, artist workshops, museums and sculpture gardens offering insights. Art can offer an interesting perspective for understanding history, social change, environment and more.

Community Tours

Spend time with a social upliftment project on a philanthropic tour that can be designed for your interests. It could be school programs or sports leagues or a women’s project. This is a transformative opportunity perfect for families.

Tribal Encounters

Cultural visits to the semi-nomadic Himba people of Namibia or the San, one of the hunter-gatherer tribes can be educational and enlightening. All tribal life in Africa is in transition and there’s nothing better than witnessing it first-hand.

Wildlife Photography

Learn how to get the best results from your own equipment, or use provided cameras and lenses with a specialist wildlife photography guide. View and edit your results in property studios with expert guidance. Suitable for all ability levels of photographers.

Horseback Safari

Be part of the herd! Horseback safaris allow for quiet and up-close animal viewing in pristine wilderness areas without vehicles. Suitable for all riding levels on one or multi-day itineraries with glamping, A great way to experience the African bush!

Travel
Journal

Active & Adventure, Safari, Southern Africa, Zambia

Following Paw Prints in the Sand

Zambia Walking Safaris

We made our way into a dry riverbed and immediately came across a pair of fresh paw prints in the warm sand

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Botswana, Natural Wonders, Safari, Southern Africa

Traversing the Okavango Delta

In the Traditional Way: Mokoro

When the rains in Angola brought the flood waters down to the Delta the nomadic indigenous peoples of Botswana’s Okavango used “mekoro” (pl) to navigate across the waterways to islands to hunt, fish and forage through the seasons.