Welcome
to The Africa Specialists™
The Africa Specialists™ are a small, specialist tour operator that tailor-makes luxury African safari itineraries to the countries of East and Southern Africa. The company is a culmination of more than 20 years of visiting such locations as the mighty Masai Mara, the mystical island of Zanzibar, the peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro, the game-filled plains in South Luangwa and the wilds of the Laikipia Plateau to name a few.
A luxury Africa safari is a genuine adventure; but with so many destinations, camps and logistics to consider, planning your first safari can be a very daunting process! Reading up on the best place to go, the best time of year, the best itinerary and the best company to use is a very time-consuming process. The Africa Specialists can help you with this process! For a quick overview of what is on offer on an Africa safari take a look at our overview page!
The small and specialist team at The Africa Specialists have travelled extensively around East and Southern Africa so a good way to start planning your luxury African safari would be to give us a call or get in touch with an email! We can run you through the best options for you - which country, destination, time of year and type of accommdation or camp - would make your luxury African safari the best it possibly can be!
Tanzania
The combination of exceptional safari and beaches is what brings visitors to Tanzania. The Serengeti hosts The Great Migration of wildebeest; the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world; the Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest reserve; and the mystical spice island of Zanzibar offers beaches galore. Read more...
Kenya
As the father of the African safari, Kenya features exceptional wildlife, guiding and adventure activities. The game-filled plains of the Masai Mara, Amboseli and Samburu to name a few – offer incredible wildlife, stunning backdrops and accommodation. ; and the southern coastline boasts azure waters and white sand beaches. Read more…
Rwanda
Rwanda is a small country home to a diversity of ecosystems and landscapes. For the majority of visitors, the habituated gorilla mountains in the Volcanoes National Park are the main draw to Rwanda. The Virunga Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop, and the green and lush wilderness of Nyungwe Forest adds to the awe-inspiring beauty. Read more...
Zambia
Zambia is home to the birthplace of walking safaris in the South Luangwa National Park, the adventurous water safaris in the Lower Zambezi, and the wild and untouched parks of Kafue and North Luangwa. On top of that, the world’s most impressive waterfall, Victoria Falls, is definitely worth a visit! Read more...
Botswana
Revered by safari ‘heads’ Botswana has pioneered the concept of low turnover, high yield safari tourism, creating one of the most exclusive safari experiences in Africa. The likes of the Okavango Delta, and Chobe National Park stand out for game numbers while the salt pans at Makgadikgadi and the deserts of the Kalahari offer something else. Read more…
Uganda
Sitting on the equator in East Africa, Uganda is a country that is becoming increasingly popular to visit as it offers such as diverse experience in Africa. This relatively small country is home to an exceptional primate experience including the mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park and the chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. Read more...
Whilst game drives in 4x4 vehicles dominate the African safari, there are many parks that offer alternative safari activities, including boat safaris, walking safaris, night safaris, horse-back safaris, camel safaris, helicopter rides and fly camping. These activities are limited to specific destinations so if you are looking for a more varied or active safari, then please get in touch with a member of the team at The Africa Specialists and we can give our honest, expert advice on where to go.