The art of African travel
A private atelier for the African safari. Hand-chosen accommodations, the right month, every kilometre considered. Quietly, unmistakably yours.
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We compose perfectly timed, seasonal journeys, rooted in genuine expertise, local insight, and the thoughtful choices that make a safari unforgettable.
About Valerie
Explore Africa is Valerie’s own business, based in Australia. Tell her what you have in mind and she will help you plan a safari that suits you, with honest advice on the trade-offs. The trip planner is free to use, and a partner label never changes the order of results.
The collection
Signature journeys
Classic Kenya
8 nights · Kenya
View itinerary“But perhaps the most important lesson I learned is that there are no walls between humans and the elephants except those we put up ourselves, and that until we allow not only elephants, but all living creatures their place in the sun, we can never be whole ourselves.” ― Lawrence Anthony, The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild
Atelier Notes
Atelier Notes built from industry data, operator specs, and booking trends.
Atelier note · Our assessment
“An exquisite boutique hideaway in Cape Town's Constantia valley. Elegant garden suites, immaculate service, and easy access to top wine estates make this a top-tier luxury stay.”
Last Word Constantia · Cape Town, South Africa
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“Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is ideal for families and couples seeking classic luxury, eclectic safari style, premier Big Five game viewing, and top-tier kids' programming in the Sabi Sand.”
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge · Greater Kruger, South Africa
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“An intimate, unfenced tented camp along the Olare Orok River in central Maasai Mara. River-facing luxury tents, prime big cat territory, and easy access to Great Migration crossings.”
Soroi Mara Bush Camp · Maasai Mara, Kenya
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