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In a world filled with wonder, the definition of luxury is often at the forefront of our minds- exploring new places in ultimate style and opulence is what we strive for. We explore more and discover the new, all in the search to create the ultimate luxury experience in Africa. Whether it’s a hot air balloon ride that graces the horizons of the Serengeti or a romantic sleep out under the stars with only the bush for company, we love discovering the ultimate memorable and luxurious moments. Your butler knows your perfect sundowner drink of choice the chefs invite your guests into the garden to handpick the herbs for their dinner. From the majestic to the perfectly small, the definition of luxury in Africa is all about making your guests’ every moment one to remember. Here is what we think luxury in Africa is all about at Grand Africa Safaris.
We focus on unlocking experiences, activities, and moments that cater to their personal passions.
Are your guests interested in mobile suites that follow the thrill of the migration, or would a villa with a view and heated pool be more their speed? We take great pride and care in crafting itineraries that are personalized down to the finest detail, from room selection to spa treatments. Guests can come to Africa for a variety of reasons, and the wildlife is always a drawcard. Still, there are also incredible dive sites, gastronomic experiences, and cultural encounters that will leave a lasting glow in their hearts. We focus on unlocking experiences, activities, and moments that cater to their personal passions. The options are as diverse and alluring as the savannah, ranging from fine wineries and art galleries to running barefoot with the Maasai and the best children’s programs that inspire a love of nature.
A safari trip can be time spent indulging your guest’s passions. From photography to yoga, and lazy afternoons spent on a good sunny daybed with great books and lodges with art and wine collections curated to impress. Luxury in Africa can come in many forms.
There are a number of lodges that offer unparalleled photographic safaris- and even offer the highest caliber of lenses and cameras for hire.
There are a number of lodges that offer unparalleled photographic safaris- and even the highest caliber of lenses and cameras for hire. For those looking to invest in their well-being, yoga retreats abound. If your guests are equine lovers, we recommend a luxury horseback safari where you experience the beauty of the wildness of Africa on horseback and arrive at a new luxury camp every night. Africa is the perfect paradise for your guests to pursue their passions, whatever they may be, choice is the definition of luxury in our book.
Disconnecting from the modern world and going on a walking safari or something as simple as looking forward to a new venue for sundowners, and eating out under the stars- these are definitions of luxury. For us, it is being open to the unexpected and the beautiful. All of our hand-selected lodges take great pride in surprising and delighting their guests, which means even the smallest of moments are bound to leave a lasting impact. Your guests can also enjoy the wonder around them with complete peace of mind knowing the lodges run on solar and practice advanced recycling and environmentally aware practices.
The Thousand Herbs and Vegetable Garden at Thornybush, are rural agricultural businesses that oversee and work with the people in the area to grow, supply, and distribute.
Many of the lodges have vegetable and composting programs. One of these is the Thousand Herbs and Vegetable Garden at Thornybush, are rural agricultural business that oversees and works with the people in the area to grow, supply, and distribute fresh vegetables and herbs to the surrounding communities and luxury lodges. This program benefits both people and the planet and has greatly reduced the carbon footprint of fresh ingredients while creating job opportunities and, of course, providing wonderful fresh fare for your guests to enjoy. Luxury in Africa goes above and beyond when it comes to ethical encounters.
Travel leaves the traveler with a treasure trove of memories. It’s essential to know that your engagement with various destinations happens in an ethical way and leaves a positive legacy behind. All of the lodges we recommend are partnered with local communities and conservation initiatives, which means your guests will have total peace of mind that their time spent in Africa, with its people and wildlife, benefits the local ecosystems and communities. We also work with a collection of legacy partners, including Seed Balls, Cleanhub, and GreenPop, all involved in recycling, re-greening, and similar projects to protect better the planet. The definition of luxury in Africa is care.
Knowing you are understood and welcomed is a magnificent feeling. In Africa, diversity and curiosity are encouraged, and personal connections bloom. Our guests often mention chefs, guides, trackers, and lodge teams by name as part of their most treasured memories.
Sharing stories, anecdotes, and laughs on a game drive and around the sundowner spot is almost as much part of Africa as seeing the Big 5.
Sharing stories, anecdotes, and laughs on a game drive and around the sundowner spot is almost as much part of Africa as seeing the Big 5. When you are on safari in Africa, whatever your passions or pursuits, you will be sure to feel entirely at home with its warm, inviting people. Although Africa is comprised of a rainbow variety of traditions, cultures, and cuisines, your guests will find themselves renewed and invigorated to their very core. As the saying goes, “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa, for he has so much to look forward to.”
One of our favorite stories to share, and reviews to read once our guests are home is of the connections they made while they are on safari and of the personal stories shared with them. While your guests are on holiday in Africa, seeing it and experiencing it through the eyes of the people who call it home makes for a transcended experience. Added to this is skill and insight that can only be won through years of working and living in Africa- from the behaviors of the tiny Elephant Shrew to the names of different leopard leaps, expertise comes standard.
A genuine love for Africa and consummate professionalism and dedication underscore every guest encounter.
At Grand Africa Safaris, we curate guest experiences to help guests discover more, not just tick off a to-do list. We do this by partnering with experts in their field who fill every moment with knowledge and sincerity. A genuine love for Africa and consummate professionalism and dedication underscore every guest encounter.
The early morning rise of game drives and late night fireside conversations, and all the beautiful moments in between, mean, that, in Africa, you experience the beauty at nature’s pace. We temper your guests’ itineraries to fit into their schedules. We never rush, and we always recommend lingering a little longer – a reason why combining a beach break with a bush safari is such a good idea.
We never rush, and we always recommend lingering a little longer.
Our journeys are created to allow your guests to unlock the magic of Africa at their own pace- sometimes this will mean sunrise treks, and other times, languid hours spent watching the bush life. Africa is never hurried, and we ensure your guests sink into that feeling of joyful discovery.
“Time spent in Africa is an investment for life” – Marcelo Novais
Grand Africa Safaris is a luxury Africa DMC offering superior services and seamless operations to core destinations.
Our team has over 50 years experience in the industry and is a product of a collective passion for creating one-of-a kind expeditions to Africa for your clients.
