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Africa Safaris beyond the ordinary

Where every detail is curated, and every moment is exceptional

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Romantic safari escapes

Love and embrace the wild

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Luxury air safaris

Wings of wonder

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Primate odyssey

Trek with gorillas and chimps

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Family safari adventures

Where young and old explore Africa's treasures

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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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Big Five safari encounters

Pursuit of Africa's iconic

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Private safari retreats

Total privacy in Africa’s finest landscapes

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Sublime coastal escapes

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Travel with impact

Every safari makes a difference

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We put fun in your planning

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Designing luxury African safaris for savvy travellers

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Luxury Africa safari holidays

Designed exactly right for you

Planning a luxury Africa safari can feel overwhelming. In fact, where does one 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. We offer you tailored African adventure experiences and luxury guided safari holidays designed exactly right for you.

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

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.

Even the most independently minded smart and savvy traveller can find Africa daunting – and rightly so. It’s a vast, complex continent where expertise matters. Therefore it pays to work with Australia’s leading specialists.

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.

And it all starts with our safari briefing, an obligation free call and a blank sheet of paper! We listen carefully, ask the right questions  and design a journey that’s as unique as you are. Our service is based on real experience, real expertise and real connection.

With us, you’re in control.

Think of it like a “choose your own adventure,” guided by people who know the hidden gems and game-changing detail and give you options to consider along the way. 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. Take a look at our Impact section.

 

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SINCE 2009

Crafting luxury Africa safari holidays

Encompass Africa was born from a lifelong love for the wild.

Founder Jonathon (pictured) was born and raised in South Africa with safari in his soul, and together with Danica (whom he guided on a safari in early 2003), turned that passion into a purpose: creating unforgettable journeys for travellers who want more than just a holiday to Africa.

“We’re a tight-knit team of Africa safari specialists based in Australia and I’m proud to have a passionate team of professionals in Brisbane and Sydney. Since 2009, we’ve been designing luxury Africa safari holidays for all types of travellers.

Each one has been carefully crafted, big on experience and light on stress, backed by trusted local partners across the African continent and a personal touch that’s hard to find these days.”

From your first hello to your final flight home, we’ve got your back.

This is travel, the Encompass Africa way.

 

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Luxury Africa safaris
The Encompass Africa Way

Since 1 July 2009, our team of destination Africa specialists have been exploring the continent to connect you with the best. Tell us what your dream African adventure entails and we will craft it for you with precision and passion.


 

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Africa safari specialists

We don’t just sell Africa. We live it, breathe it, dream it.
While others divide their attention across continents, we remain focused on one extraordinary place, because we believe true expertise comes from deep, undivided passion and attention.

Whether it’s your first safari or your fifth, we’re here to craft something extraordinary, because when you travel with experts, your journey becomes unforgettable.

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Bespoke journeys to Africa

From first chat to your journey home, everything is tailored just for you. We start with a blank sheet of paper, listen closely to what you’re after, then use our knowledge and first-hand experience to shape an African adventure that fits you perfectly.

Africa is all we do—and we do it well. Our team has explored every destination we recommend, so you get honest advice, handpicked experiences, and a holiday that’s truly unforgettable.

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Safety & local expertise

Navigate Africa with confidence through us and our trusted network of local partners.
We work only with those who share our deep commitment to safety, care, and conservation.

Every journey is backed by our handpicked ground teams and your dedicated destination Africa expert  providing round-the-clock support for a seamless experience across Africa’s diverse landscapes.

 

Why choose us

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Fully protected travel

Financial protection you can count on.
Your African adventure and the investment behind it is protected.

With comprehensive travel protection in place, you can book with total peace of mind and focus on what really matters: creating extraordinary memories that last a lifetime.

 

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HERE IN 2025

Sixteen years, thousands of safaris, and one incredible community

What began in 2009 with a backpack, a compass and a vision to do things differently has evolved into one of Australia’s leading Africa-focused travel companies – known for its bespoke, heartfelt approach to safari design and a deep commitment to conservation and community.

Now, as we comes of age, we are entering a bold new chapter, with the official launch of Encompass Africa Collections, the arrival of a heavyweight industry addition as Sales Director, Patrick Clementson and the introduction of a game-changing corporate travel service tailored specifically for organisations seeking transformational travel in Africa.

With teams in Brisbane and Sydney we’re working with savvy travellers wanting effortless adventures that exceed expectations from all over Australia and beyond.

We don’t do the whole world.

We do Africa—and we do it exceptionally well.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

One luxury African safari at a time

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. 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.

 

 

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DESTINATIONS AFRICA

The best Africa safari destinations

Whether you’re dreaming of Big Five game drives in South Africa’s Kruger or Kenya, boating in Botswana, gorilla trekking in Rwanda or Uganda, tracking rhino on foot in Zimbabwe, or spending time with conservationists in Namibia, we’ll design a journey that matches your passions, travel style and budget.

A luxury African safari is certainly not one-size-fits-all. It’s personal. And that’s exactly how we like it. So our holidays are designed exactly right for you.

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OUR EXPERIENCES

Close encounters of the exhilarating kind

There are so many different types of safari experiences, too many to count! Walk with expert guides through vast landscapes and get close to wildlife on foot, or drift silently over the plains in a hot air balloon – this is Africa at its most alive.

We work with trusted partners and local legends we’ve known for years (and exciting new ones we’re always discovering) to bring you immersive, meaningful safari experiences across the continent.

Whether it’s tracking gorillas on foot, sharing stories around a campfire, or visiting remote communities, no two journeys are ever the same – and that’s exactly how we like it.

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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

We're only as good as our last African safari holiday

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“The true voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

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“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa” 

-John Hemingway

 

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