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When one of TV’s best-known wildlife enthusiast, Steve Backshall, tasked us with crafting an unforgettable father-son safari in celebration of his son’s 5th birthday, we knew exactly how to create a trip that would excite and inspire both in equal measures.

Working with some of our go-to partners in Kenya, who offer the best possible safari experience for those travelling with family in tow, we created a memory-making trip that took Steve and his son into the Kenyan wilderness for just shy of a week.They travelled across the sweeping Kenyan savannahs by light aircraft and stayed in the Loisaba Conservancy before heading into the Masai Mara, where Elephant Pepper Camp and House in the Wild offered them the freedom to explore the rolling plains and lush forests at their own pace.

Offering a combination of Big Five game-viewing in the savannah of Akagera National Park and trekking endangered mountain gorilla on the forested slopes of Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda is fast becoming one of Africa’s most exciting destinations. That’s before we’ve even mentioned Kigali, the country’s culture-packed capital city and best kept secret.

As the destination gathers momentum, we’re seeing some fantastic new properties opening up. Head of Safari Design, Paul Hawley, has recently returned from a trip travelling through Rwanda, staying in some of the most exclusive lodges and camps. With each destination as exciting as the last, Paul discovered that this small country is a superb safari destination with so much to offer.

Your heart rate increases, you know the gorillas are just a few metres away, but nothing can prepare you for the awe-inspiring moment you come face to face with a family of mountain gorilla. Endearing infants with dark fuzzy hair tumble across the forest floor while adults laze on the ground, grooming one another with chunky fingers. You spot the silverback, too, eyes closed and laid back on the grass, his sheer size is overwhelming.

Mountain gorilla can be found in Rwanda and Uganda, both superb destinations but each offering something slightly different. Read on to find out which is best for you.

Escape into the wilds of Botswana, where the pristine landscape and varied wildlife abound. On a luxury safari in Botswana, you can expect to share your safari with only a handful of other guests, as our travel insider Philippa Page discovered.

A geographer’s delight, discover Botswana’s diversity as you encounter epic wildlife and journey across a dramatic landscape of deltas, plains and deserts by vehicle, boat, light aircraft and on foot.

Kenya’s green season is perhaps the country’s best-kept secret. Travel during April and May, when refreshing rains grace the plains in the late afternoon, and you’re in for a special safari experience where you’ll feel like you have the wilderness all to yourself.

Did you know there are some incredible parts of Kenya that you might not have heard of? In this blog we lift the lid on some of Kenya’s most immersive experiences in the lesser known parts of the country.

No previous holiday has had anything like the impact on Isabelle (11) and Jack (8) and three months on I still regularly hear, “mum I miss Kenya, when can we go back?”. From one parent to another, these are my top tips when arranging your family safari.

With the new year comes new travel possibilities and as we enter 2023 with no travel restrictions (a refreshing change from the previous three years) this year feels like the rebirth of travel.

2023 is simply brimming with wanderlust; whether you’re in search of seclusion in the heart of the savannah, yearning to contribute to conservation projects or hopeful in catching a glimpse prowling big cats in the watery wilderness of the Okavango, this is the year for you.

Easter break is the best way to welcome the start of Spring with the family. Creating wonderful memories full of laughter, chocolate eggs and treasure hunts. But if you’re looking for a totally unique experience this year, jump on a plane to Africa and enjoy a safari this Easter.

Africa Exclusive clients Tony and Heather Allen were two of just three people who undertook the entirety of the Zambezi Expedition. Over seven weeks they traced the river’s course from its diminutive source in north western Zambia to the vast Indian Ocean on Mozambique’s coastline. They were joined by members of the Africa Exclusive team, together with other like minded clients who wanted to be a part of this ground-breaking expedition.

This is their account of a truly epic adventure.

Reconnecting with our partners at PURE Life Experience has sparked new ideas and fresh perspectives we’re keen to share with you. Think unique, high-end properties with backdrops of the epic backdrop of snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro. Get ready to explore the avenues of mighty baobabs, mangroves and idyllic private islands of Madagascar.

‘Preservation of wild spaces, supporting local communities and the conservation of wildlife are commitments that have been ingrained in the Africa Exclusive business model for over thirty years. The Zambezi Expedition is an embodiment of these commitments whilst embracing the true adventure of delving into the unknown!’