LUXURY AFRICAN SAFARIS

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Personalised safari tours in the land where it all began.

Safari. In Swahili, it means “long journey.” And with these breath-taking trips, we’ve brought safari back to its adventurous and thrill-seeking origins.

After all, we work from the assumption that a safari will mean many things to many different people. We’re not prescriptive or restrictive. No, we’re here to help you design your perfect wilderness escape, whether you want to trek to the gorillas of Rwanda or witness the spectacle of the Great Migration. Tell us your obsessions, your dreams and your passions, and we’ll do the rest.

Ultimately, these are truly tailored trips executed with flair, fun and flourish. Nothing is presumed. Least of all you.

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Family Safaris

From groups of three to entire clans, a family safari is exciting – but a lot of work to research. That why we’ll do all the heavy lifting and design your safari around the size and needs of your family, while getting a grip on all the planning, details and logistics. Tailoring your destination to the needs, ages and size of your group, while suggesting an itinerary keeps everyone happy.

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Sample Family Safari Itineraries

Family safari to Botswana

From safari on foot to safari by canoe, this safari tour is a great fit for families with teens in tow. Spend your days on the lookout for endangered species, and your nights tucking into some home-cooked food under the stars.

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Kenya

The ultimate family safari

Bring the plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Laikipia to life, suitable for families of all ages. Stop by Nairobi National Park on the way home for sightings of rhino against a unique city backdrop. 

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South Africa adventure

Escape the Kruger crowds and instead head to an abundance of malaria-free areas, making this African safari tour perfect for families with young ones. Throw in a final stop in Cape Town, if only for the food.

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Safaris for couples

So, we’ll put our cards on the table. Right now, you’re probably looking at a lot of offers and options. Your trip comes with big expectations, especially if it’s a honeymoon. But with Black Tomato, you’ll be talking to a real person with incredibly close ties to a huge network of African partners and local guides. We’ll get to know you both – where you want to go and what you want to see. No idea is too big, or strange, or unique.

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Sample Couples Safari Itineraries

A ROMANTIC ESCAPE TO KENYA AND THE SEYCHELLES

Half wild, half tropical. It’s a romantic ‘best of both’.

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A LUXURIOUS SAFARI THROUGH ZAMBIA AND NAMIBIA

Particularly suited for couples with a really adventurous and active spirit.

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A LUXURY SERENGETI SAFARI FOR TWO

Opulent, wild, dramatic. Heading out on safari in Serengeti National Park is a classic for good reason. Combined with the beaches of Zanzibar, though? It’s incomparably romantic.

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A safari for the more adventurous

Africa is a vast continent, from rolling savannah and tropical islands to snow-capped mountains and moon-like deserts. So, don’t forget to ask us about these more unusual safari destinations.

Track gorillas in Rwanda

MEET THE GORILLAS OF RWANDA

History, landscape, culture and wildlife. We’ll set the scene, before introducing you to the star act – the gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

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Luxury Hotels in Uganda

UGANDA – INTO THE MOUNTAINS

Uganda, for now, has very low levels of tourism. That may change over the years, as more travellers become aware of it’s incredible primate sanctuaries and mountain treks.

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MADAGASCAR – THIS SIDE OF PARADISE

Life is easy and laidback on the island paradise of Madagascar. Here, the jungle is king. It’s a safari with a tropical twist. Expect more wildlife than you can shake a palm frond at.

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Types of Safari

If safari is about encountering animals in the wild, then it’s also true that there’s no single way to ‘do’ a safari. From river pack rafting to hot air balloon, there exists a world of options to choose from. Stick with one or mix and match to your heart’s content

 

Our favorite Safari Lodges

On safari, the accommodation is integral to the overall experience – particularly when your accommodation gets you up close and personal with the animal kingdom. That’s why we’ve listed the main types of accommodation you can experience during your African adventure and from these we’re confident that one or a combination will suit you.

What’s more, we have incredibly close relationships with every property we use. We’ve stayed there. We love it. And we know you’ll love it too.

MEET OUR SAFARI TRAVEL EXPERTS

Our safari team are well-traveled and hyper passionate about Africa and the animal kingdom, specializing in everywhere from Botswana to Zambia (and everywhere in between).

ROB

“I’m only ever really at home when I’m on (or planning) an adventure.”

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LUCA

“For me, safari is an almost mystical experience – coming face to face with nature at its most powerful and dramatic.”

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