Life on Safari Today

In this age of mass market tourism, most safari operators will show you  Africa through a dusty window. Gone are the encounters with the world’s  wildest, most ancient land, the soul-stirring bonds with the birthplace of  our kind. In their place: hordes of cramped safari vehicles, crowded lodges,  clicking cameras, the stop-and-snap itineraries of modern package travel.

This is not the Africa we want you to see. At Royal African Safaris, we believe  that the age of exploration is still very much alive. Through generations of  safari experience and a host of special relationships with local tribespeople  and private game reserves, we are one of the few safari companies that can still offer you a glimpse of the Africa of Livingstone and Selous. At Royal African Safaris, we believe that an  African safari should be the adventure of a lifetime. As you’ll be investing considerable time and money in that adventure, you should be able to relax in the knowledge that you’ll be taken to the most beautiful places, in the most capable hands, with the most comfortable accommodation that the bush can offer. The vastness of this continent calls for a particularly flexible, intuitive approach to its exploration. This is a place where life never stands still, where wildlife moves with the sun and the seasons, where  ancient cultures thrive in out of the way places. Getting to the heart of Africa requires meticulous planning – and the guarantee of unfettered mobility.It is for these reasons that the private canvas experience is at the heart of any authentic safari. It is an experience that Royal African Safaris has been refining for generations. Several days before you arrive, our trucks and crew will have arrived in a chosen spot, where they will set up your exclusive camp.

These are custom-designed tents, as comfortable as any you will find. There is the most professional crew to ensure that your showers are  piping hot, the paths well lit, the drinks chilled to perfection. We will have worked with you to design your personal menus; our guides are particularly proud of how their chefs have lifted ‘bush cuisine’ to a whole new level.