What Is the Difference Between East Africa and Southern Africa for Safari? East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania) and Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe) offer fundamentally different safari experiences. East Africa is defined by the Great Wildebeest Migration, vast open savannahs,…
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A Big Five safari is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife experiences. The Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo — was a term coined by hunters in colonial Africa to describe the five most dangerous animals to…
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A safari packing list should focus on practicality rather than quantity. Safari packing is often counterintuitive if your frame of reference is either adventure travel (overpack for every contingency) or beach holidays (pack light, buy what you need). The correct…
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Quick Answer: What Does an African Safari Cost in 2026? In 2026, an African luxury safari costs between $600 and $3,500+ USD per person per night. Classic mid-tier luxury lodges range from $600 to $1,000 pppn; premier 5-star lodges average…
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How long should a safari be? It is one of the most common questions in safari planning and one where the internet’s generic answers — “at least three nights” or “a week is ideal” — obscure what actually makes the…
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Safari and Beach travel is Africa’s most satisfying travel formula — and one that is uniquely well-served by South Africa’s geography. No other country on the continent allows you to be on a Big Five game drive in the morning…
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A first Africa safari is one of the few travel experiences that consistently exceeds expectations — provided it has been planned correctly. Planned badly, it produces an expensive disappointment: the wrong reserve for the season, a lodge that photographs beautifully…
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Planning a honeymoon safari Africa adventure requires more thought than a standard safari. The wildlife experience is important — you are still on a safari — but the accommodation, the privacy, the food, and the moments of genuine romantic isolation…
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The best time for safari in South Africa is one of the most commonly asked — and most incompletely answered — questions in safari planning. “When is the best time to go?” depends on which reserve, which wildlife experience, and…
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Luxury safari Africa experiences are among the most sought-after in the travel industry, but the word “luxury” has been applied so broadly — to everything from Maldivian-style overwater suites transplanted to the bush to basic camps with decent mattresses —…
Read MoreAfrican Safari Group (ASG) is a luxury inbound safari travel specialist based in South Africa, founded in 2016. We plan bespoke safari experiences across Southern and East Africa for high-net-worth travellers from the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia, covering destinations including Sabi Sand, Kruger, Okavango Delta, Masai Mara, and the Serengeti.
African Safari Group covers all major safari destinations in Southern and East Africa, including Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Okavango Delta (Botswana), Masai Mara (Kenya), Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), Chobe National Park, Amakhala Game Reserve, and many more across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania.
African Safari Group provides a done-for-you safari experience. Our specialist consultants work with you from initial enquiry through to departure — advising on destinations, lodges, and timing, booking accommodation and flights, and supporting you throughout your trip. There is no obligation to book and no upfront costs for planning.
Yes. African Safari Group is a registered inbound tour operator based in South Africa. Client holidays are protected under supplier-default insurance, ensuring bookings and payments are safeguarded in the unlikely event of a supplier becoming insolvent.
African Safari Group was founded in 2016 by Riaan Aggenbag, a South African entrepreneur and safari travel specialist. The company is co-founded and co-led with Dom Meulemans.
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