Why Africa?

“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa,” – John Hemingway.

Why travel to Africa?

From unsurpassed natural wonders, astounding wildlife, and a vast diversity of contrasting landscapes, ranging from searing deserts, freshwater wetlands, dramatic coastlines, and soaring mountain peaks to thunderous waterfalls, endless stretches of open savannah plains, and lush tropical rainforests, Africa is unlike any other continent.

Declared one of the top safari and wildlife destinations in the world, Africa offers travellers some of the most astonishing safari and travel opportunities. With more luxury, privacy, and once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences than anywhere else on earth, Africa should be right at the top of your travel bucket list. 

African Safari Experience

Revel in the wild unapologetic natural beauty of the unspoiled African wilderness as you embark on an unforgettable luxury safari experience or trip to one of Africa’s countless, and equally remarkable, private game reserves, National Parks, conservation areas, and safari lodges in the heart of the African bushveld.

All of Africa’s pristine safari destinations and top nature reserves are positioned to provide guests with true away-from-it-all indulgence. The only ‘interruptions’ you’ll encounter are wandering elephants, curios giraffes, lions roaring at twilight, hippos wallowing in the river and, if you’re lucky, a leopard basking in the midday sun.

Luxury Safari Lodges

Africa’s highly sought-after safari lodges are the epitome of luxury, exclusivity, and tranquillity. It comes paired with bespoke private safari expeditions, unparalleled wildlife sightings and encounters, and personalised safari experiences and adventures specifically tailored to suite your needs. This provides guests with a truly unique and one-of-a-kind African safari experience.

Wildlife sightings, highlights & spectacles

Everyone has their own memories of Africa they take away with them, but the wildlife makes for some of the most magical to remember. The vast continent of Africa boasts the widest diversity of wildlife in the world and is home to the most incredible wildlife sightings and gatherings than anywhere on the planet.  From up-close sightings of the renowned African Big5 in South Africa – lion, leopard, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos; The Great Wildebeest Migration through Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Maasai Mara; The thunderous Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River bordering between Zambia and Zimbabwe which provides a habitat for several unique wildlife species; Tracking endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda; Walking in the wilds in Zambia; Witnessing the largest population of elephant herds in Botswana’s Chobe National Park; Experiencing the Great Bat Migration from the Congo Basin to Kasanka National Park in Zambia; to witnessing the most prolific big cat sightings in Kenya’s famed Masai Mara Game Reserve – Africa has no shortage of spectacular wildlife spectacles, sightings, and up close encounters, most of which you won’t find anywhere else in the world than right here in the heart of the African bushveld.

Book your once-in-a-lifetime African safari trip with Secret Africa

Secret Africa was declared the Winner of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2022 in the category of Best Travel Agency in Southern Africa. Let us plan your African safari trip of a lifetime.