Planning a luxury African 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.
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.
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.
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.
Journey with usEncompass 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 travel experts now based in Australia and I’m proud to have a passionate team of professionals in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Since 2009, we’ve been designing custom safaris that are 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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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.
FOUNDER | ADVENTURER | MD
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.
Safari isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s personal. And that’s exactly how we like it.
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.
Image: Walking safari, Samara South Africa
Visit our Experiences– Richard Mullin, traveller and adventurer
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