Africa
Another year – untamed and unforgettable
Our Collective
Conservation
Your Guide to Africa
Janine Avery
12/13/2023
2023 - A wild year with Wilderness
This year saw us following the migration
pangolins, caracals and leopards
Supermom at Chitabe, succesfully raised 5 cubs to sub-adults and provided phenomenal sightings.
Caracal sighted at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in Namibia. Image by Max Bezuidenhout.
This spotted staff member was seen hanging out at the Jao airstrip. Image by Kambango Sinimbo.
wildest animal encounters
incredible photographers
Lion conservation at Hoanib Skeleton Coast photographed by Felix Rome
It takes a special talent to make a vulutre look so striking. Photographed by Malicky Boaz.
Lion cubs playing at Savuti photographed by Anton Kruger.
Aerial shot of a buffalo herd at Mombo, The place of plenty. Photographed by Teagan Cunniffe.
An incredible sighting of an Ardwolf photographed by Russel MacLaughlin.
Yawning cheetah in the plains photographed by Isak Pretorius.

Wilderness
Our 40 year journey
Four decades ago, our journey began in Africa. Today, we are proud to offer safaris in over 60 camps in eight African countries with a range of thrilling activities, and an unwavering objective to help to protect 6 million acres of land – and counting. As we celebrate our 40-year anniversary, join us in looking back to a time when we first forged our way in some of Earth’s most untamed wilds.

We sowed seeds
Building the next generation of conservation leaders while creating pathways out of poverty.
Educate
Planted trees
Over 100,000 trees to be exact, in Rwanda alone, creating rich environments where wildlife thrive.
Protect
And harnessed the sun
Creating a conservation economy through solar panels, boreholes, and thriving community enterprises.
Empower
welcoming new guests and tourism partners

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