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Safari Southern Africa and experience an adventure of a lifetime!

Discover a land where raw wilderness meets refined luxury, where golden savannahs stretch beyond the horizon and dramatic coastlines collide with two great oceans. We design immersive, tailor-made safaris and holidays across South Africa—journeys that are meticulously planned, deeply personal, and seamlessly executed.


From Big Five game drives at dawn to private vineyard tastings in rolling winelands, from cosmopolitan cityscapes to remote desert landscapes, every itinerary is crafted with precision and insider expertise. We work with premier lodges, expert field guides, and exclusive experiences to ensure each moment feels authentic, elevated, and unforgettable.


Whether you seek the thrill of tracking wildlife on foot, the tranquility of a luxury bush retreat, or a multi-generational adventure that balances exploration with comfort, our team transforms complex logistics into effortless travel. Your South African journey begins here—designed with intention, delivered with excellence, and remembered for a lifetime.


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Why African Explorer?

For centuries, men and women from far and wide have come to Africa to explore its beautiful hidden treasures. However, back in the old day's explorers never had the luxuries we possess today, and as such, it made the act of venturing into the African bush both dangerous and arduous.


Times have changed and so have our modes of transport, and this is where African Explorer comes in.

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Our Offer

We’re in the business of creating unforgettable Southern African Safaris for the adventurer at heart.


African Explorer offers professional safaris to some of the best African safari destinations across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We guarantee a safari experience to rival any you may have experienced before - think #KrugerNationalPark #VictoriaFalls #ManaPools #Etosha #SkeletonCoast #Chobe #Okavango #Kafue and more!

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In Expert Hands

Our team are passionate about nature and the African bush. Relying on years of travel experience and knowledge, we offer sound advice on a range of Southern African safaris, and the best choice of vehicle for the trip. 

Why African Explorer?

Because Africa is not just a destination — it’s an experience that deserves to be explored the right way.

At African Explorer, we combine over 20 years of hands-on travel expertise with genuine passion for Southern Africa to create journeys that are personal, seamless, and unforgettable. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all holidays. Every safari, road trip, and adventure is carefully tailored around your interests, travel style, pace, and budget.

What sets us apart is simple: we know Africa because we live it.
We’ve driven the remote desert tracks of Namibia, explored the untamed wilderness of Botswana, and travelled extensively throughout South Africa ourselves. The routes we recommend are built on real experience, not brochures.

From your very first enquiry, you receive direct, personalised assistance from experienced travel specialists who genuinely care about your journey. We guide you through every step — from planning the perfect itinerary and choosing the best destinations, to accommodation bookings, safari experiences, vehicle rentals, and practical travel advice.

Our goal is simple: to remove the stress of planning while giving you the freedom to experience Africa with confidence and excitement.

Whether you are visiting Africa for the first time or returning for another adventure, African Explorer offers the local knowledge, reliability, flexibility, and personal service needed to transform your trip into something truly extraordinary.

More than a holiday.
More than a safari.
An African adventure designed around you.

Our Offer

At African Explorer, we don’t just plan trips — we create unforgettable African adventures designed around your passion for exploration.

With more than 20 years of real-world experience across Southern Africa, we specialize in tailor-made safari holidays and adventure travel experiences that take you beyond the ordinary. From the wildlife-rich plains of Botswana and the dramatic desert landscapes of Namibia to the iconic coastlines, mountains, and safari regions of South Africa, every journey is crafted to deliver freedom, authenticity, and adventure.

African Explorer was built by passionate overlanders and explorers who have personally travelled the routes we recommend. We know the remote tracks, hidden gems, border crossings, wildlife hotspots, and unforgettable campsites that transform a good trip into a life-changing experience. This hands-on expertise allows us to offer a level of insight, preparation, and personal service few companies can match.

Whether you’re planning your very first safari or your next epic overland expedition, we work closely with you to design a journey tailored entirely to your travel style, budget, and dreams. From personalised route planning and expert travel advice to airport transfers, accommodation bookings, vehicle rentals, and full safari arrangements — we take care of every detail so you can travel with confidence and focus purely on the experience.

At African Explorer, adventure is personal. It’s about waking up to lions roaring in the distance, driving endless desert roads beneath vast African skies, sharing stories around a campfire, and discovering the wild heart of Africa at your own pace.

This is more than travel.
This is Africa — explored your way.

In Expert Hands

Our team is passionate about nature and the African bush. Relying on more than 20 years of travel experience and knowledge, we offer sound advice on a range of Southern African adventures. 

20+

Years of experience

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Satisfied clients

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How we work

  • You Send Your Enquiry/Request
  • We Confirm Availability and/or Design Your Route/Itinerary
  • We Provide a Quote
  • If You Accept and Wish to Proceed/Book - We Issue an Invoice
  • Payment is Made via Various Payment Methods
  • Bookings/Reservations are Confirmed
  • Voucher is Issued
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African Explorer is a Global Rescue Safe Travel Partner

Global Rescue is an industry leader, providing medical and security advisory and evacuation services to travelers around the world. Global Rescue offers field rescue from the point of your injury or illness.


Purchase a Global Rescue membership for your next adventure and travel with peace of mind. Single trip, annual and family options are available – just ask us to learn more.

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