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Discover Unforgettable Luxury Safaris with Secrets VIP Travel

Secrets VIP Travel is a premier Destination Management Company designing tailor-made South African safaris focused on the Greater Kruger National Park and beyond, featuring stays at the most luxurious game lodges and hotels across Southern and East Africa.

The Secrets VIP portfolio features the finest ultra-luxury safari lodges across South Africa, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Mana Pools, the Serengeti, and the Masai Mara. Additionally, we provide exclusive safari extensions to Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Winelands as well as luxury rail journeys. In 2024, we proudly launched Secrets VIP Medical and Scalpel Safaris.

Our partnerships with top lodges and rail operators ensure exclusive access and the best available rates, backed by our price guarantee. Whether you're dreaming of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Zambia’s wild landscapes, or South Africa’s premier reserves, we’ll design a personalized itinerary that exceeds your expectations.

Let us turn your African safari dreams into reality – with expert planning, exceptional value, and unforgettable moments in the wild.

Proudly nominated for the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards! 

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Guest Reviews

  • I can’t recommend Secrets VIP Travel enough!

    From the very beginning, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and genuine care for my travel needs. They went above and beyond to craft a luxury experience that was truly unforgettable.

    Shaun O'Toole, May 2025

  • Utterly sublime

    Secrets VIP Travel delivered pure magic on our 4-night Kruger safari. Private tracker, gourmet bush dinners & lavish lodge. Flawless coordination, incredible leopard sighting at sunset. Worth every cent for the luxury & memories!

    Tristan Johnson, June 2025

    Texas

  • Wouter Loots

    Ensure you plan your trip with the right team The detail in planning our dream trip was highly appreciated and commendable. Attention to detail from start to end was impressive. The team was always there to support or clarify

    June 2025

  • Dr C Makowka

    We visited South Africa and Botswana in October this year, organized by Secretsviptravel. First we went to Turaco Lodge in Marloth Park, witch is a really wonderful place. Above all, the hospitality and food at the property were great. We went to the Kruger Park every day with a guide for games, which is like a very large zoo. But we saw most of the wild animals right in... Read this review

  • Carolyn Wang

    5 stars - very good experience, everything prepared is very good. I'm satisfied with everything. the lodge is also very comfortable.

    Carolyn Wang, April 2025

    China

  • "We had a great time in Kruger. Thank you Andre and team – hope to bring more guests next year."

    Špela Tours

    Vrhnika, Slovenia

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