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Safari beyond the ordinary

Where every detail is curated, and every moment is exceptional

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Family safari adventures

Where young and old explore Africa's treasures

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Every safari makes a difference

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Romantic safari escapes

Love and embrace the wild

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Primate odyssey

Trek with gorillas and chimps

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Owner run Africa specialist

Designing luxury African safaris for savvy travellers

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Big Five safari encounters

Pursuit of Africa's iconic

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Luxury air safaris

Wings of wonder

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Private safari retreats

Total privacy in Africa’s finest landscapes

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Sublime coastal escapes

Exclusive beachfront retreats

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Sky high safari adventures

Private air safaris with breathtaking views

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Luxury safari cruises

Cruise Africa’s wildest rivers and coasts

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Luxury African safaris
designed exactly right for you

Planning luxury African safaris can feel overwhelming. In fact, where do you even start? Who can you trust?
What’s real, what’s AI and what’s just clever marketing?
At Encompass Africa, we get it – because Africa is all we do.

We’re not generic travel agents ticking boxes. We’re a leading Australian company with a team of passionate luxury African safari specialists that live and breathe Africa.

With firsthand knowledge, deep local connections, and years of experience, our team love offering tailor-made African adventure for clients from Australia seeking  life-changing journeys.

This isn’t about cookie-cutter packages or “cheap and cheerful” safari holidays.
This is about you – your dreams, your pace, your idea of luxury and sense of adventure.

We start with a blank page, listen carefully, ask the right questions (even the ones that seem random!),
and design a journey that’s as unique as you are.

Real experience. Real expertise. Real connection.

Even savvy travellers find Africa daunting – and rightly so. It’s a vast, complex continent where expertise matters.
Therefore it pays to work with leading experts! From logistics and security to knowing who to trust, we navigate the complexities for you – replacing the guesswork and uncertainty with confidence and the sheer delight of discovering Africa at its most extraordinary.

 We’re leading experts at luxury tailor-made African adventures

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With us, you’re in control.

Think of it like a “choose your own adventure,” guided by people who know every shortcut, hidden gem,
and game-changing detail. And the best part? Every safari we create doesn’t just change your life – it helps protect Africa’s wildlife, wilderness, and communities for generations to come.

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What does luxury Africa travel mean to you?

We craft bespoke African safaris tailored to your unique vision of indulgence.

Crave authentic adventures with local cultures and sustainable impact?

Seek opulent escapes in iconic destinations like the Serengeti or Masai Mara?

Dream of rare, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from gorilla trekking in Uganda to hot air ballooning over Botswana’s Okavango Delta?

Or prefer discreet luxury in private safari villas and exclusive-use camps?

Whatever your style – adventurous, lavish, or intimate – our expert-designed and even private guided journeys deliver unforgettable African experiences exactly right for you.

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A note from our founder.

If you’re dreaming of Africa – whether for the first time or the tenth – you’re about to embark on something truly special.

Africa is extraordinary, and your safari should be too.

At Encompass Africa, we believe luxury isn’t defined by one idea. It might be a five-star suite with sweeping savannah views, or a remote tented camp where the only gold is the sunrise.

True luxury is about being in the right place, at the right time, with the right people – experiencing Africa in a way that speaks to your soul.

It’s the thrill of tracking wildlife with expert guides, the serenity of untouched landscapes, and the magic of connecting with cultures rich in history and tradition.

It’s your version of extraordinary – and we’re here to bring it to life.

We design journeys that match your dreams, honour Africa’s wild spirit, and leave a lasting positive impact – one safari at a time.

Please enjoy our website, it’s filled with helpful information on planning luxury safaris, African safari destinations, top safari activities and experiences and so much more. 

We’re ready when you are. Let’s get you to Africa.

FOUNDER | ADVENTURER | MD

“It was a holiday our children and grandchildren will never forget. Encompass Africa did a terrific job; we’d highly recommend Danica and Jono and the team.”

– Jim and Sally, Sydney

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Turning your luxury safari dream holiday into reality

Thousands of luxury holiday travellers have trusted us to craft their extraordinary journeys – because we know Africa inside out.

Whether it’s a honeymoon in the Serengeti, a family adventure in Botswana, or a bucket-list journey to see gorillas in Rwanda, we’re here to make it happen.

Tailored experiences.

No set packages – just expertly curated luxury safari itineraries made for you.

Expert knowledge.

Firsthand advice from true Africa specialists at the best Australian-based  African safari operator

Effortless booking.

Every detail handled, including our exclusive guest portal and concierge service.

Impactful travel.

Your luxury safari makes a difference

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“The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa — for he has so much to look forward to.”

Richard Mullin, traveller and adventurer

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