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Tell us about you
Share your ideas, preferred travel dates, interests and the kind of experience you have in mind. We will ask the questions that help bring the trip into focus.
Private journeys across Southern & East Africa
Your African safari, designed around you.
No pre-set package. No rushed decisions. We take the time to understand how you want to travel, then shape every detail around you.
Speak to a Safari Designer →Already working with a travel advisor? We are happy to collaborate with them and will keep your advisor involved.
A more personal way to plan
We start with a conversation, not a template.
A remarkable safari is not simply a collection of beautiful lodges. It is the rhythm of the journey, the right mix of privacy and discovery, and the feeling that every choice has been made with you in mind.
We work directly with you until we understand what matters most—your interests, pace, travel style and the moments you want to share. Only then do we begin designing your tailor-made luxury safari.
“Once we understand what our travellers are looking for, we can bring together all the small details that make the journey feel entirely their own.”
How it works
Thoughtful planning, from first conversation to final farewell.
You do not need to arrive knowing exactly where to go. That is what we are here to help you discover.
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We shape the journey
Drawing on first-hand regional knowledge, we connect the right destinations, camps and experiences into a journey with a natural, unhurried flow.
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We refine every detail
We work with you until the itinerary feels right, then remain close at hand before and throughout your travels in Africa.
Where we take you
Six countries. Countless ways to experience them.
We choose destinations for the experience they create together—not simply because they appear on a list.
Southern Africa
South Africa · Botswana · Zambia · Zimbabwe
East Africa
Tanzania · Kenya
The African Studio approach
Expert guidance that still feels personal.
The best journeys feel effortless to the traveller because the complicated work has been handled quietly in the background.
Designed around your pace
We protect time to settle in, avoid unnecessary early starts and keep the logistics realistic.
Chosen with discernment
We recommend places for their character, service, guiding and fit—not simply for a familiar name.
Supported from Africa
Our team is based in South Africa, with deep knowledge across Southern and East Africa and support close to where you are travelling.
From our travellers
Journeys remembered for all the right reasons.
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“Trip was fantastic. Everyone had a wonderful time. The kids told me this was their favourite trip of all time.”Alicia · USA
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“We had such a wonderful family vacation. Thank you for all your expertise in making it happen.”Mark, Jeotta & Callie · USA
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“We enjoyed our first trip to Africa. It was a wonderful mix of safari and time discovering the region.”Thomas D · USA
Begin the conversation
Let us design an Africa journey that feels like yours.
Tell us what you are imagining, even if it is only the beginning of an idea. A safari designer will be in touch to learn more.
Speak to a Safari Designer →Already working with a travel advisor? We’re pleased to collaborate with them. Please include their details when you contact us, and we’ll ensure they remain part of the planning process.
Local expertise, personal design
Planning a tailor-made luxury African safari
African Studio Safaris is based in South Africa and designs private, tailor-made journeys across Southern and East Africa. We combine first-hand regional knowledge with the time to understand how each traveller wants their safari to feel.
Whether you are considering South Africa and Botswana, Victoria Falls with Zambia or Zimbabwe, or the wildlife regions of Tanzania and Kenya, we shape the route, pace, accommodation and experiences into one coherent journey.
Designed and reviewed by African Studio Safaris.
Our Africa-based team works directly with travellers and travel advisors to create well-paced journeys across Southern and East Africa.
Our Africa-based team works directly with travellers and travel advisors to create well-paced journeys across Southern and East Africa.
Safari planning questions
What travellers ask before planning an African safari
Clear answers to the questions that often shape the first conversation with our safari designers.
What does a tailor-made African safari include?
Every journey is designed individually. Your safari designer brings together suitable camps and lodges, guiding, road transfers and experiences around your dates, interests and preferred pace. Regional flights are quoted separately where required, and the final inclusions are clearly explained in your personal itinerary.
Which African safari destinations do you design?
We specialise in tailor-made travel through South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Kenya. These destinations can work individually or as carefully planned combinations, depending on the season, available time and the experience you want.
Can I combine more than one African country?
Yes. Many journeys combine two or more countries, provided the route remains comfortable and the connections make sense. We consider flight schedules, border formalities and time in each location so that the safari feels unhurried rather than like a checklist.
Are your African safaris private?
Your itinerary is created privately for you. Some activities at safari camps may be shared with a small number of other guests, while private vehicles, guides and exclusive experiences can be requested where available.
Can African Studio work with my travel advisor?
Absolutely. If you are already working with a travel advisor, we are pleased to collaborate with them and keep them involved. African Studio has longstanding experience supporting advisors who entrust us with their clients' travel in Africa.
How does planning my safari begin?
Begin by completing our traveller enquiry form. A safari designer will contact you to learn about your travel dates, interests, pace and priorities before any itinerary is designed. This conversation gives us the detail needed to make the journey genuinely personal.
Have a different question? Speak to a Safari Designer.