From close encounters with the Big 5 to stunning landscapes of the great wilderness stretching out as far as the eye can see, a luxury African safari is a bucket-list holiday that will never fail to take your breath away.
With hundreds of destinations to choose from, coupled with a superb selection of experiences, no two safari experiences need ever be the same.
If you’re looking for a luxury African safari with a difference, then read on. Here are some of the best places to visit in Africa that take guests beyond the classic safari experience, including the most exclusive luxury lodges.
Jack’s Camp in Botswana is a luxury African safari lodge located in the heart of the Kalahari in Makgadikgadi, Botswana, one of the largest salt flats in the world that offers a truly luxurious and immersive experience.
The Kalahari salt pans are home to the great flamingo migration, where the bright pink-hued birds gather in flocks of around 50,000, creating one of the most colorful migrations in the world and a must-see during a luxury African safari.
From Jack’s Camp, guests can experience this vast wilderness via multiple means, including a private, guided horseback safari, offering an immersive experience on the back of a gentle steed or, alternatively, a guided Quad bike experience.
However, one of the best highlights of a luxury safari experience in Makgadikgadi is an up-close experience with the Kalahari’s meerkats, who can often be found grooming themselves under the African sun or standing on their hind legs to scan the horizon.
The Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private wildlife reserve, offering guests an ultra-exclusive experience on a luxury African safari.
Here, guests can enjoy a true wilderness experience in a privately protected area and explore this breathtaking reserve at their own pace. There are multiple activities on offer, including private guided nature walks, game drives, and horseback safaris. Make sure you take time to see the local rock art, where dozens of engraved figures and abstract shapes can be seen carved into the rocks; many are believed to be tens of thousands of years old.
A highlight of a luxury African safari package in Tswalu is the Malori Sleepout, a beautiful sleep-out deck in the middle of the vast Kalahari Dessert that reconnects guests with nature like never before. This exquisite deck is covered with thatch, providing protection from the elements, and open on all sides. Enjoy an expertly prepared meal filled with traditional South African-inspired dishes, then retire for the night and enjoy the beauty of a vast, star-studded sky all to yourself.
Alex Walker’s Serian is an exclusive collection of luxury African safari camps positioned in the prime wilderness of Kenya and Tanzania, two African countries that are home to some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife.
These ultra-luxurious African safari camps are designed for the world’s most discerning travelers, with guests enjoying access to a host of exclusive experiences, including walking adventures, fly camping, night game drives, and hot-air ballooning. The safari camps aim to take guests beyond seeing the Big 5 and to fall under the spell of the surrounding enchanting landscape, and to truly disconnect from the stresses of day-to-day life.
The best way to book a luxury African safari package is to contact a reputable luxury safari specialist with in-depth destination knowledge and access to the most luxurious lodges and luxury safari camps. The best African safari specialists will listen to your desired vacation experience and match you with the right luxury accommodation. Find out more about which Luxury African safari package is right for you with Ker & Downey® Africa, and start planning your experience today.
