Luxury African Safari Holidays
Experience Africa's endemic wildlife and encounter vast, striking landscapes on a bespoke safari holiday.
- Unique expertise with our local safari guides
- Choice of private game drives, day or night
- Tailor-made luxury safaris for everyone - including families
- 24/7 support from award-winning specialists
Nothing compares to the transformative experience of an African safari holiday; the thrill of witnessing the rare melanistic leopard stalking through Kenya's golden grasslands or watching elephants gather at a pristine watering hole in Botswana's Eden-like wilderness.
Whether your dream safari holiday takes you birding along Uganda's dramatic landscapes or tracking endangered rhinos through South Africa's private reserves, our award-winning experts will craft your perfect luxury African adventure.
At Scott Dunn, we've cultivated exclusive relationships with conservation-focused lodges and camps across Africa that work daily with local communities to protect wildlife and preserve cultural traditions. Our commitment to animal welfare means every safari holiday we design supports responsible tourism that makes a meaningful difference.
From secluded luxury camps, reachable only by private charter, to soulful walking safaris that whisper the secrets of the wild, we craft bespoke safari holidays for those who crave the extraordinary. Whether orchestrating a multi-generational family odyssey across Kenya or designing an intimate, exclusive couples’ retreat through South Africa’s golden savannas, our expert touch and handpicked sanctuaries promise a safari experience that transcends expectation.
The Best African Safari Holiday Destinations
Ready to start planning your luxury African safari tour but not sure where to start? At Scott Dunn, our travel specialists have all the insider knowledge, including when to go and where to stay. Perhaps you dream of gazing out across the Serengeti on a flying safari or exploring Namibia’s open plains on one of our private African safari tours. Whatever your ideal trip looks like, we’ll uncover the best luxury African safari tour destination for you.
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Botswana is a brilliant destination to view wildlife as Makgadikgadi Pans is a sanctuary for many bird species and enormous herds of migratory zebra.
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With the wildlife-strewn Masai Mara, flamingo-filled Rift Valley lakes, vibrant tribes and palm-fringed coastline, a holiday to Kenya offers a true 'Out of Africa' experience.
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From sand dunes and wild coastline to lush, river-fed plains and dramatic mountains, Namibia is a country of extraordinary and contrasting landscapes.
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Rwanda's captivating natural features continue to draw visitors in, from Lake Kivu and Rwanda’s majestic volcanoes, to the acres of lush vegetation, verdant tea plantations and dense rainforest.
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From rugged wilderness and world-class wines to migrating whales off the coast, South Africa is so much more than just a safari destination – it’s a country that has it all.
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With unrivalled quantities of game and some of the most beautiful national parks on the continent, a Tanzania holiday is a safari dream come true.
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Uganda is situated on the equator and is known for varied habitats: flat savannah plains, lush verdant rainforest, great lakes and tall western mountains.
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Zambia is the real Africa: wide and unspoilt, etched with dusty pot-holed roads, great valleys and vast tracts of undeveloped land.
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This beautiful country with a wide range of diverse environments ripe for exploring.
The Best Luxury Safari Lodges & Itineraries
Our carefully curated collection of hotels and safari tours capture the ultimate in Africa's scenery, wildlife and extraordinary safari experiences. With tailor-made itineraries for every kind of traveller, you'll find thrilling adventure safaris, family-friendly activities, bespoke lodges and luxury African safari tours for an epic escape.
Our Family Safari Holidays
As true family experts, we understand how to craft experiences where every generation thrives. And our bespoke African journeys are no different, as we seamlessly balance adventure with comfort, whether you’re travelling with kids under 10, independent teens or multiple generations.
Our meticulous curation begins with pairing your family with the ideal lodge - properties chosen for exceptional children's facilities and family-focused amenities. While older family members embark on private game drives, your little explorers enjoy expertly designed kids' clubs, led by passionate local guides who transform learning into adventure. Or enjoy a specially curated child-friendly game drive with magical wildlife encounters that captivate young imaginations while satisfying adult expectations.
We understand that luxury family travel means different things to different family members. Our expertise lies in harmoniously weaving together diverse needs, creating seamless experiences where parents achieve safari aspirations and children discover Africa's wonder through age-appropriate adventures.
Our Honeymoon & Couples Safari Holidays
For the couple seeking extraordinary shared adventures, we craft bespoke safari experiences that venture beyond the conventional into Africa's most pristine and untouched wilderness. We understand that couples desire authentic adventure paired with luxury.
Our curated collection of lodges epitomises refined seclusion where romance flourishes amidst breathtaking landscapes. Think private decks overlooking endless savannas, candlelit dinners under star-studded African skies and couples' spa treatments that rejuvenate after exhilarating game drives.
We curate access to remote conservancies where your footprints may be the first in virgin sand, creating those coveted moments of discovery that transform into compelling stories. These carefully maintained locations offer unparalleled wildlife encounters and dramatic vistas that provide the perfect backdrop for your most cherished photographs.
Let us create an itinerary that satisfies your appetite for the extraordinary while ensuring every romantic detail is perfectly executed.
Other Safari Destinations
For the seasoned explorer and passionate wildlife enthusiast, a world of extraordinary endemic species awaits discovery beyond Africa’s borders. As your dedicated wildlife experts, we tailor-make expeditions to Earth's most remote and biodiverse corners, where rare encounters with unique fauna create unparalleled adventure.
Track elusive snow leopards through the striking landscapes of India's high Himalayas, seek out the majestic elephants on safari in Thailand or explore Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms while searching for leopards in lesser-known national parks.
Every expedition benefits from our meticulous planning and our network of specialist local guides and naturalists ensures profound wildlife encounters. Let us handle the itinerary while you focus on once-in-a-lifetime discoveries.
What Our Guests Have Said
FAQs about luxury African safari tours
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Africa offers great experiences all year round, but the best time to visit depends on what you wish to see and do.
April to October is considered the dry season and is the ideal time to view an abundance of game on safari. If you're visiting the north of the region, you might wish to travel in the cooler seasons of spring and autumn, although there can be heavy rain in Kenya.
Our travel specialists can help you choose the best time of year to take a safari tour based on your preferred activities and experiences.
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The best destination for you depends on what you wish to see, who you’re travelling with and what activities you wish to participate in. There are some incredible locations to take a luxury safari tour, immerse yourself in the rich African culture and experience thrilling adventures.
Kenya offers some of the best opportunities to see the "big five" and is a popular destination for luxury safari tours. You'll also discover incredible, striking landscapes, serene lakes and awe-inspiring nature reserves. Botswana is also a sanctuary for an abundance of birds as well as zebra, with its inland delta providing a unique lush and diverse landscape, perfect for an African safari.
If you're looking for a more varied destination with ample opportunity for cultural exploration and vibrant cities thrown into the mix, then a South African safari and tour could be the perfect combination.
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We offer an incredible selection of luxury, immersive safaris and tours across some of Africa's most diverse locations. Whether you're a first-timer or you're looking for an alternative safari and a new way of seeing the country's wildlife, our tailor-made tours offer a unique experience. You can even explore Africa and its wondrous wildlife by canoe, on horseback or by private plane.
Some of our luxury African safari tours include beach retreats on the stunning island of Mauritius, adventure-focused itineraries and family-friendly activities. Our travel specialists can help find the best luxury African safari tour for you.
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ou're travelling with children or teenagers, we offer dedicated family-friendly safaris that include a wealth of experiences, adventures and activities, specially designed for all ages. South African safari tour locations are popular options as they are malaria-free and remove the need for medication. However, Kenya and Zimbabwe also offer some unique and magical safari experiences for children and adults alike.
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The specific animals you're likely to see depend on the exact destination. You can expect to experience wildlife such as wildebeest in Kenya and Tanzania and primates in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. There are multiple opportunities to see the "big five" across various countries. Our tailor-made tours allow you to get up close to Africa's beautiful wildlife, impressive, lush nature and vast, dramatic landscapes.
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Our tours range from between 8 and 15 nights and are carefully planned to help you get the most out of your safari experiences. If you have alternative requests, then please speak to our travel specialists and we will do our best to accommodate these.
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Our safari tours start from SGD $8,900 per person. Because all our tours are tailor-made, the final price depends on the specific experiences you have chosen and your tour details.
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Call us on the number listed below or fill out our online enquiry form to book your unique tour. Our specialist travel team will create a bespoke package and find the best luxury African safari tour for you. We'll also provide you with a cost quote, so you'll know exactly what you'll be spending.
African Safari Holiday Guides and Inspiration
Seeking inspiration for your African safari tour? From planning a family safari to sharing the trip of a lifetime with your significant other, take a look at our expertly written guides below and begin your adventure today.
Contact our travel specialists to book your tour or to discover more about our range of luxury African safaris.
Call us on 212 372 7009 to start planning your holiday
Why Scott Dunn?
Unique to You
- We listen to your travel goals and craft unique trips that are bespoke to you.
- We’re with you every step of your life’s travel journey, from honeymoons to family trips and beyond.
Seamless Service
- Global offices in the UK, US, Singapore, and Hong Kong for 24/7 seamless service.
- We offer flexibility if your plans change so you can book with confidence and peace of mind.
Carefully Curated Collection
- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
- Committed to fostering close global relationships to continue bringing you unique experiences.
Luxury in Every Sense
- We deliver a sense of luxury that matters most to you.
- Awarded Condé Nast Traveller’s Top Travel Specialists in the World 12 years in a row.