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Classic Luxury Safaris

Luxury lodge safaris to the most impressive and untouched wildlife and wilderness reserves in Africa: Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania.

Gateway Africa Safaris has partnered with the leading luxury Africa safari lodge company, Wilderness Safari Group. They are of the most comprehensive safari lodge operators with exceptional lodges, safaris and Reserves in Africa's most breathtaking wilderness locations.

A continent of rich contrasts, Africa provides rugged wilderness and gracious accommodation. Enjoy delicious meals of a standard to rival that of any world-class hotel and excellent service rendered in typical African warmth and hospitality.

We have carefully chosen a collection of classic luxury safaris that will take you into remote wilderness areas of Africa in comfort and style. These luxury mobile camp safaris are the famous Wilderness Exploration Safaris.

• Luxurious en-suite safari tented camps.
• Exclusive wilderness camping in luxury "Out-of-Africa" style camps.
• Extraordinary luxury lodge accommodation.
• Professional African Ranger and Safari guides.
• Exceptional wildlife hotspots.
• Exhilarating itineraries.
• Flexible Itineraries to be custom designed to your needs

Wilderness Luxury Mobile Safaris

Wilderness Safaris operates luxury lodges and safari camps in Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Seychelles. Each camp has its own identity, feel and character. Through this variety of locations, accommodations and activities there's something for everyone wanting to come to Africa.

 

Best of Namibia Wing Safari: WS - Windhoek to Windhoek, Namibia - If a guest is willing to share and we can match with another guest of the same gender, the single supplement will not be charged. However, if there is no suitable match, the single supplement surcharge will apply. Requests details of this safari

Highlights of Namibia - 6 nights / 7 days: To observe Namibia from the air is an awe-inspiring experience.  The vast expanses of moving, rippling sands, the great blue skies and grey of the ocean extend to the horizon.  This safari explores four distinct regions:  the sands and red dunes of Sossusvlei; the icy, life-filled coasts of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay; the stark plains of Damaraland with their desert-adapted wildlife; and the amazing wildlife abundance of the Etosha savannah.

Private charters between camps minimize travel time and provide a bird's-eye view of the immense landscapes.  Diverse activities enhance the in-depth experiences, including a dolphin cruise, seafood lunch and quad biking.

The safari departs from Windhoek. The aircraft and pilot stay with the group throughout so there is continuity and flexibility. All meals, park fees and activities are included. Group size is normally around four guests - but we reserve the right to go for a maximum of eight guests. 

Great Wilderness Journey: WS1 - Maun to Victoria Falls - Requests details of this safari

11 nights & 12 days discovering Botswana's Great Wilderness: At the turn of the century, explorers and adventurers made their way leisurely across the dusty paths of Africa, allowing the great continent to seep into their souls. Wilderness’ guided mobile safaris takes time to experience and explore Botswana’s contrasts and extremes: from the waterless and strange landscape of the Kalahari Desert at the Makgadikgadi Pans,  to the lushly vegetated wetlands of the Okavango Delta, Chobe and Victoria Falls.

Green Desert: WS2 - Maun to Maun, Botswana - There is a limitation of 2 single tents per safari and a maximum number of 5 tents at any site while on safari. No single supplement is payable. When there are more than 2 single guests on a safari, we will attempt to match guests with another guest of the same gender. No triple rooms are accepted. Requests details of this safari

7 nights & 8 days discovering Botswana's Green Desert: The route takes the time to explore the contrasts of three major ecosystems: the Makgadikgadi “moonscape” saltpans, Deception Valley in the Kalahari Desert, and ending in the fertile green islands of the Okavango Delta and its crystal clear waterways.

Migration Routes: WS4 - Maun to Victoria Falls, Zambia - Requests details of this safari

8 nights & 9 days discovering Botswana's Migration Routes: Migration Routes takes the time to explore the contrasts, extremes and continually moving game of northern Botswana: from camping on islands in the jewel of the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, and its crystal-clear waterways, to the game rich plains of the dry Savuti marsh and the seasonal elephant herds at our Linyanti concession. This safari also takes in the amazing annual zebra migration along the Linyanti River from its source, documented by Dereck and Beverly Joubert in their famous documentary, “Stolen River.”

Great Namibian Journey: WS5 - Windhoek to Windhoek, Namibia - Requests details of this safari

This 13-day fully accommodated safari provides amazing insights into the stunning landscapes and atmosphere of Namibia, a remarkable land of barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife, covering Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park.

Spirit of the Namib: WS7 - Windhoek to Windhoek, Namibia - Requests details of this safari

The route followed on this Exploration aims to track and reveal the elusive wildlife of the desert and the life-rich, the rugged Atlantic Coast and the immense moving dune fields of the Namib Desert. Surprisingly, the seemingly barren desert comes to life with an amazing plethora of plants and animals that have ingeniously adapted to their harsh surroundings – and in fact thrive. On this journey there is also an excellent opportunity to find even the largest of mammals surviving here – the desert-adapted black rhino and elephant. Covering Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei.

Desert Rhino & Elephant Expedition: WS8 - Windhoek to Windhoek, Namibia - Requests details of this safari

Cultural and wildlife highlights are experienced in Etosha and Damaraland. Activities concentrate on a variety of game and cultural walks, game drives by day and night, floodlit Ongava waterhole wildlife viewing. Special activities and impressions include tracking black rhino on foot, searching for desert elephant on foot and by vehicle, the Cape Cross Seal Colony, viewing the extraordinary Welwitschia plants and “wandering lichen” and the ancient Twyfelfontein rock etchings.  Accommodation is an intriguing combination of rustic serviced camping, old farm homestead, luxury camp and hotel.

Wilderness Luxury Tented Camp Safaris

Wilderness Discoverer Safaris, are a luxurious range of African safari that take advantage of unique locations, taking guests on a spectacular journeys through remote wilderness areas to enjoy the most outstanding wildlife viewing in Africa. Our itineraries provide superb encounters with the wildest, most diverse, remote and scenic areas in each country.

The Discoverer safaris combine permanent safari camps with private, luxury mobile camps that are pre-erected prior to guests' arrival. These camps are always located in private areas, away from any crowds or public areas, and in exclusive wildlife areas.

The Discoverer safaris use "meru-style" tents for the mobile camp sites. The innovative design of these tents, with their hexagonal shape, walk-in structure and en-suite separate toilet and shower areas, allow for a sense of space, unmatched views, and privacy. The tent interiors create a sense of stepping back in time, 'Out-of-Africa'-style, with flowing linens of heavy, pure cotton, full-sized beds, and "old brass" finishes.

Paraffin hurricane lanterns and a crackling campfire set the evening safari ambience. Fresh, sumptuous meals are prepared around the fire by safari staff, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dining area is under the stars (a dining tent is always set up in case of rain), lending that lovely "wilderness camping" feel to the night. A reference library is also available for bedtime reading.

Our scheduled African safaris feature frequent, scheduled departures, each accommodating small groups of up to 8 guests only (guaranteed with a minimum of 2 guests), thus ensuring a personalized experience.  All safaris are "non-participation" (meaning all cooking and camp work is performed by the safari staff) with old-style 'Out-of-Africa' safari comforts and amenities provided.

These safaris are expertly guided and hosted throughout by an experienced and fully trained professional guide, ensuring a seamless interpretation of a diversity of African safari experiences.  The guides are dedicated and committed individuals who love what they do and seek to share their knowledge and passion with their guests.  The guide remains with the group throughout the safari, ensuring that there is a consistent and detailed interpretation tailored to your specific interests.

The special feeling of the luxury mobile camping combined with the nights in the permanent camps make the Discoverer safaris the ultimate in private, luxury African tented lodge safaris.

Custom designed Luxury Safaris

Gateway African Safaris will customize an unforgettable safari experience for you to the most impressive and untouched wildlife and Game reserve areas in Africa: Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania. 

With a wide variety of over a 100 top lodges, luxury camps and private Game Reserves to choose from, this quality of accommodation, activities and luxury safaris means that there is something for everyone wanting to come to Africa. Predominantly lodges from the Wilderness Group & Leading Lodges of Africa, are used in our custom designed safari tours.

Please contact one of our expert travel consultants for professional assistance.

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