Bespoke Luxury Safaris in Southern & East Africa

Luxury and ultra-luxury journeys, personally planned by our Safari Director and team.

25 Years of Luxury Safari Experience

We draw on 25 years of experience in the luxury safari market and work with trusted lodge and destination partners across Southern and East Africa. Our recommendations bring together your interests, the character of each destination and the experience you want from your safari.

Personal Access, 24 Hours a Day

Every trip is planned through our Safari Director and support team. You have personal input into your itinerary and direct access to the people planning your journey, supported by a 24-hour concierge desk.

Published Lodge Rates, Added Benefits

Enjoy the same published lodge rates, complemented by personal safari planning and valuable promotional benefits. Qualifying journeys may include complimentary scheduled connecting flights, private transfers and five-star overnight accommodation between connections. Your proposal clearly confirms the benefits included in your journey and the applicable booking conditions.

Complimentary Scheduled Flights

Book at least four nights at our premier safari lodges for two people and enjoy complimentary scheduled domestic and connecting flights as part of your journey.

Combine your South African safari with Cape Town, the Winelands or a luxury rail journey, or continue to lodges in Botswana, Zimbabwe or Zambia. Qualifying journeys include their scheduled connecting flights at no additional charge.

Four qualifying nights must be spent at safari lodges. Rail journeys of more than five nights, such as the Rovos Rail Golf Tour, may qualify separately. International flights to Africa’s major arrival hubs are excluded. Private charters can be arranged on request.

Flight Benefit Conditions

Explore Our Luxury Safari Destinations

South Africa

Luxury Safari Lodges

Botswana

Okavango Delta

Tanzania | Kenya

Serengeti

South Africa

Kruger National Park

Zambia | Zimbabwe

South Luangwa

Zambia | Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls & Mana Pools

Africa

Trips to Africa by Luxury Rail

South Africa

Cape Town & Winelands Extensions

Let’s Plan Your African Safari

Tell us where you want to travel, when you hope to go and what matters most. Our specialists will help shape your safari.

Speak to a Safari Specialist

Award-Winning Luxury, Tailored to You

Welcome to the Elite African Experience

Welcome to Secrets VIP Safaris, the proud global winner of the 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards for Best Bespoke Safaris. As a premier Destination Management Company, we don’t just book trips; we curate extraordinary, tailor-made journeys across Southern and East Africa.

From the iconic wilderness of the Greater Kruger and the Okavango Delta to the majestic Serengeti and exclusive extensions in Cape Town, our portfolio features only the finest ultra-luxury lodges, boutique hotels, and elite rail journeys. With our deep-rooted industry partnerships, we bring together carefully selected destinations, personalised planning and valuable promotional benefits. Whether you are seeking a classic wildlife expedition or our exclusive Medical and Scalpel Safaris, we turn your African dreams into flawless, unforgettable realities.

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Our Popular Selection

Tengile MalaMala Collection

Choose contemporary luxury at Tengile River Lodge, secluded accommodation at Rattray’s or the character of the collection’s classic safari camps. Let Secrets VIP plan your personal journey to South Africa’s Sand River.

Xigera Safari Lodge

The Red Carnation Collection’s flagship Okavango Delta property, Xigera Safari Lodge redefines the African bush experience by blending six decades of world-class boutique hospitality with the pristine wilderness of the Moremi Game Reserve.

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Perched majestically on a private 350,000-acre Serengeti concession, this Edwardian-inspired manor offers exclusive, crowd-free access to the Great Migration and premier year-round Big Five viewing.

Chichele Presidential Lodge

Originally the private safari haven of Zambia’s founding president, this historic hilltop retreat commands sweeping panoramic views over the wildlife-rich Luangwa River and South Luangwa National Park.

Nyamatusi Camps

Experience the ultimate eco-luxury safari along the Zambezi River at African Bush Camps' flagship Nyamatusi properties in Mana Pools National Park. Set within a pristine UNESCO World Heritage Site, these sustainable, solar-powered lodges offer intimate wildlife encounters, private plunge pools, and unforgettable guided walking and canoeing adventures.

I can’t recommend Secrets VIP Safaris 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 -
Utterly sublime

Secrets VIP Safaris 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!

3 nights / 4 days Kruger Park Luxury Safari Package
- Tristan Johnson -
Texas
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.
- Wouter Loots -
We visited South Africa and Botswana in October this year, organized by Secrets VIP Safaris. 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 front of the terrace of the Turaco lodge. The animals move freely through the area and come very close.

One of the greatest experiences for us was Botswana. If you want to see real wilderness, you have to go there and live in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by animals like hyenas and elephants. The behavior of the animals in Botswana is completely different than in the Kruger Park. The guides are great and very knowledgeable. We were very impressed by the hospitality of the people at Mankwe Lodge. It's a great place and the accommodation is also very comfortable. It was an incredible experience to be there. Thanks for all
- Klaudia and Christof Makowka -
Poland, Germany
5 stars - very good experience, everything prepared is very good. I'm satisfied with everything. the lodge is also very comfortable.

3 nights / 4 days Kruger Park Luxury Safari Package
- Carolyn Wang -
China
We had a great time in Kruger. Thank you Andre and team – hope to bring more guests next year.
- Špela Tours -
Vrhnika, Slovenia
We had a fantastic holiday in South Africa, thank you.

The accommodation was lovely, people friendly, food delicious.
- John and Lisa Hope -
Darwen, UK
Thank you for arranging the trip for us, it was fabulous.

We had a fantastic week in Kruger and the holiday was perfected by the lovely train experience.
- Susan Becker -
Monchengladbach, Germany
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Secrets VIP Safaris.

It was our first trip to South Africa and they made it extremely easy and enjoyable. Our Kruger Park experience the highlight!

We will definitely return next year to include Victoria Falls and the Garden Route.
- John H -
Enfield, UK
We have returned safely from our awesome trip to South Africa.

It was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making our fantastic trip to South Africa.
- Mathew -
Rome, Italy
We visited South Africa in April 2019 and Andre created a wonderful trip that exceeded all our expectations.

The itinerary was tailor made to our exact wishes and we started out with a 4 night Kruger safari – what can we say… the food, the service and kind personnel all made this an unforgettable experience. The daily game drives were full of action with the sighting of wild dogs catching an Impala one of many breath-taking moments.
- Alan Davis -
Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you the Secrets VIP Safaris team!

We enjoyed a wonderful Kruger Park Safari and Cape Town/Garden Route experience – loved every moment.

3 nights / 4 days Kruger Park Luxury Safari Package
- Bradley and Ana Luisa Powell -
Austin, Texas