AFRICA
Experiences
Walk. Boat. Barge. Float. Fly. Drive. Ride. Trek. Track. Discover. A world of experiences awaits with Wilderness.
Something to fascinate every age and interest
Open up a whole new realm of adventure with Wilderness. Watch a flurry of avian activity unfold as you take to Africa’s waterways by boat. Go in search of creatures, big and small, on a game drive or walking safari. Track rhinos, or desert-adapted lions in a sea of sand. Learn about other cultures and ancient lifestyles. Gaze in awe at historic sites and some of the world’s greatest wonders.
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Our unique experiences
Safari vehicles are being refuelled. Delicious bush brunches are being baked. Star-Beds are being prepared. The people of Wilderness are ready to welcome you. Travelling is not only about the places you visit or the things you’ll see, it’s about making memories and experiencing something you’ve never done before. Whatever that is, we’re ready for you.
Luxury African Safaris
Come face to face with gorillas, trekking in Rwanda. Explore the wetland wonder of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro. Fly high in a hot-air balloon over the dunes of Namibia. Go in search of game on a drive; or be guided by infra-red spotlights under cover of darkness. You have a front-row seat to thrilling interactions in the wild with our luxury safari experiences.
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Luxury Wellness Travel
Follow ancient wildlife paths with a knowledgeable guide by your side. Stretch your legs and appreciate the smaller intricacies of the safari experience. Take in incredible landscapes on an exciting e-bike adventure. Look up at a sky filled with billions of stars. Rediscover the wilderness and your place in it with our restorative travel experiences.
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Cultural Travel Experiences
Walk alongside semi-nomadic Himba in the vast Namibian desert. Lean in to a San story in Botswana. Visit local villages and meet traditional farmers in Rwanda. Gain ancient wisdom passed down through the generations. Each country, each camp, each person has a unique tale to share. Hear theirs and discover the impact they’ll make on your own story.
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Luxury African Photo Safaris
Photogenic doesn’t begin to describe the locations you’ll visit with Wilderness. Hide out near a waterhole, as elephants splash at eye level and birds chatter, oblivious to your presence. Grab your camera, clean your lenses, and have the binoculars ready for these unique photographic experiences.
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Luxury African Safaris
Come face to face with gorillas, trekking in Rwanda. Explore the wetland wonder of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro. Fly high in a hot-air balloon over the dunes of Namibia. Go in search of game on a drive; or be guided by infra-red spotlights under cover of darkness. You have a front-row seat to thrilling interactions in the wild with our luxury safari experiences.
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Luxury Wellness Travel
Follow ancient wildlife paths with a knowledgeable guide by your side. Stretch your legs and appreciate the smaller intricacies of the safari experience. Take in incredible landscapes on an exciting e-bike adventure. Look up at a sky filled with billions of stars. Rediscover the wilderness and your place in it with our restorative travel experiences.
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Cultural Travel Experiences
Walk alongside semi-nomadic Himba in the vast Namibian desert. Lean in to a San story in Botswana. Visit local villages and meet traditional farmers in Rwanda. Gain ancient wisdom passed down through the generations. Each country, each camp, each person has a unique tale to share. Hear theirs and discover the impact they’ll make on your own story.
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Luxury African Photo Safaris
Photogenic doesn’t begin to describe the locations you’ll visit with Wilderness. Hide out near a waterhole, as elephants splash at eye level and birds chatter, oblivious to your presence. Grab your camera, clean your lenses, and have the binoculars ready for these unique photographic experiences.
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Safari
Nature drives
Get close to rare wildlife, explore otherworldly landscapes and immerse yourself in uncharted territory on a nature drive.
Namibia
Safari
Safari wonders & attractions
There’s something epic awaiting at every one of our destinations. Discover Africa’s top attractions when you safari with us.
Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda
Photography
Hides
Is there anything more thrilling? Observing wildlife just inches away, from the safety of our strategically placed hides.
Botswana, Zimbabwe
Wellness
Wilderness e-bike
Is there any better way to explore the vast Sand Sea of the Namib Desert, than on an electric bike?
Namibia
Safari
Birding
Birding with a knowledgeable Wilderness guide is spectacular across all our regions, with 930 different species for twitchers to tick.
Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Safari
Stargazing
Lie on a blanket, behold the beauty of your surrounds, and contemplate space and your place in it when you go stargazing.
Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
Safari
Helicopter safari
Soar above the lush and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Okavango Delta on a breath-taking helicopter safari.
Botswana
Safari
Star Beds
Sleep out under the African night sky with our Star Bed experience. Nothing is quite as thrilling or as romantic on safari.
Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Safari
Encounter Africa’s gentle giants in the wild
If you’re curious as to what a gorilla trek really entails – where to stay, what to expect and how to prepare – we’ve got all the information you need right here.
Rwanda
Safari
Safari
Hot air ballooning
Be a bird for an hour or so. Fly high in a hot-air balloon for an unparalleled perspective on the wildlife and landscape below.
Namibia & Tanzania
Culture & Impact
Conservation experiences
Rewild. Protect. Conserve. Wilderness combines unforgettable wildlife encounters with positive impact experiences.
Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Culture & Impact
Local culture
Learn. Share. Enrich. Wilderness offers unforgettable cultural experiences across eight African countries.
Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Rwanda
Safari
Fishing
Cast your line into Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe’s iconic rivers, for exceptional catch-and-release fishing on safari.
Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe
Safari
Mokoro
Explore Botswana’s Okavango Delta on a mokoro, gliding along peacefully, revealing the wild secrets of the channels.
Botswana
Safari
Canoeing
Channel your inner explorer on a canoe safari at Mana Pools, paddling down the iconic Zambezi River.
Zimbabwe
Safari
Barge
Explore Botswana by barge, the best way to bird-watch and enjoy a picnic on the magnificent Linyanti River.
Botswana
Safari
Guided quad biking
Feel the wind against your face and experience the adrenaline kick on a Namib Desert quad bike adventure across the vast dunefields of the Kunene region.
Namibia
Wellness
Nature walks
Have your camera ready and lace up your walking shoes - once your feet touch African soil, you’ll understand the magic.
Namibia, Rwanda
Wellness
Guided walking safaris
Slow down and pay attention to the smaller details of the safari experience on a walking safari with our professional guides.
Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia
Safari
Private safari
Create treasured memories with family and friends on an exclusive private safari across Africa’s most iconic destinations.
Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia
Safari
Boat safari
View wildlife from the water on a thrilling boat safari, past hippos, sunbathing crocodiles and a dazzling array of birds.
Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Rwanda
Safari
Night game drives
A jackal’s cry. A lion’s roar. The gentle rumble of elephants. The bush comes alive at night, awakening all senses.
Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia
Safari
Game drives
Get closer to thrilling wildlife interactions and see creatures big and small on morning and afternoon game drives.
Botswana, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia
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JOURNEYS
Discover what stirs your soul on a journey with us
Whether you choose to drive, boat or fly, our Wilderness experiences are guaranteed to delight, inspire and engage the most discerning of travellers.
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