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Welcome to your safari moodboard! Explore the below destinations and experiences, tell us what you dream of and we’ll make it happen.
With decades spent working across the African continent as guides and conservationists, we know what makes the perfect safari experience, and how to make it yours. We look at everything – the wilderness, guiding, lodge experience, wildlife viewing potential, seasonality, photographic opportunities, authenticity and conservation footprint of each trip… to make sure your trip is perfect.
At the heart of our mission lay extraordinary and meaningful wilderness experiences.
A walking safari to the incredible Serengeti or magical Lower Zambezi, a honeymoon across Namibia, a big cat focused luxury family holiday to the Sabi Sands? An expedition to the heart of the Congo Basin with nights camping in the forest? You name it, we design it, using our intimate knowledge of the African continent.
Our team is always exploring the corners of Africa, whether to visit again and again our tried and tested favourites or to seek out hidden gems, always to keep learning and ensure we deliver the best possible experience.
Below you fill find our field notes, insight and photographs from our favourite places on the continent, and the different countries we lead or design trips to. Take as much inspiration as you need and let us know where your next safari will be taking you!
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West-central Africa & the Congo Basin
West and Central Africa hold some of the continent’s most extraordinary natural wonders, offering travelers a safari experience unlike anywhere else. In the heart of these regions, dense rainforests echo with the calls of rare birdlife and the rustle of primates, while gorilla trekking takes you deep into the wild to encounter one of the world’s most profound wildlife experiences—eye to eye with a mountain or lowland gorilla. Along the Atlantic coast, the sight of forest elephants wandering onto sandy beaches is a surreal reminder of nature’s magic, and places like Dzanga Bai in the Central African Republic and Wali Bai in the Congo provide front-row seats to gatherings of elephants, bongos, sitatungas, and a dazzling array of other species. From mist-laden forests alive with biodiversity to clearings where wildlife congregates in timeless rituals, West and Central Africa are a paradise for those seeking both raw wilderness and rare encounters.
East Africa & the Great Migration
East Africa is a land of natural wonders where every journey reveals something extraordinary. Witness the legendary Great Migration as millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the plains of the Serengeti and Masai Mara in a timeless cycle of life and survival. Trek into Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains, home to the iconic gelada baboons and the rare Walia ibex, where dramatic cliffs and high plateaus create a truly wild setting. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s Eden, where an astonishing density of wildlife thrives in one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth. Then venture into Kenya’s Great North, a rugged frontier of untouched landscapes, colorful cultures, and vast wilderness. Together, these experiences showcase the raw beauty, diversity, and richness that make East Africa one of the world’s most captivating destinations.
Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi
From Botswana’s iconic Okavango Delta, where waterways weave through vast floodplains alive with elephants, big cats, and birdlife, to Zimbabwe’s world-famous Victoria Falls—the “Smoke that Thunders”— The ‘safari belt of Africa” is a region of awe-inspiring landscapes and untamed beauty. Zambia offers raw wilderness in Kafue and Lower Zambezi National Parks, where walking safaris and river expeditions bring you face-to-face with nature in its purest form. To the east, Malawi, the “Warm Heart of Africa,” combines tranquil lakeside retreats along Lake Malawi with the highland wilderness of Nyika Plateau. Whether it’s gliding silently in a mokoro through Botswana’s wetlands, tracking wildlife on foot in Zambia, exploring Zimbabwe’s ancient ruins and dramatic parks like Hwange and Mana Pools, or snorkeling in Malawi’s crystal-clear freshwater paradise, each destination offers unique adventures and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s wild soul.
South Africa & the Indian Ocean
From the sweeping savannahs of South Africa to the otherworldly deserts of Namibia, the lush rainforests of Madagascar, and the turquoise coastline of Mozambique, Southern Africa offers some of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. South Africa’s iconic national parks like Kruger are teeming with the Big Five and celebrated for their world-class safari experiences. Namibia captivates with the stark beauty of Etosha National Park, towering red dunes in Sossusvlei, and wildlife adapted to thrive in the desert. Madagascar, a biodiversity hotspot, enchants travelers with unique species found nowhere else on earth, from lemurs to baobab forests, while Mozambique’s Quirimbas and Bazaruto Archipelagos invite exploration of pristine beaches, coral reefs, and vibrant marine life. Whether it’s game drives, walking safaris, desert adventures, Cape Town, or diving in crystal-clear waters, these destinations promise extraordinary encounters with nature’s raw beauty and unforgettable experiences.
Wild Cards for the Wild at Heart
True adventure lies beyond the well-trodden game drive. At The Odysseia Collection, we believe in the magic of journeys that take you off the beaten track—whether it’s walking a remote trail and sleeping beneath a canopy of stars, self-driving through Namibia’s vast deserts, immersing in the raw wilderness of the DRC, or joining creative retreats that connect you more deeply with nature. These unorthodox safari experiences invite you to step outside the ordinary, engage with wild places on their own terms, and return with stories few others will ever tell. They are for the traveler who seeks not just to see Africa, but to feel it—intimately, authentically, and profoundly.
“Peisistratos, the leader of men, took the reins and whipped the horses to run, and they winged their way unreluctant into the plain” – The Odyssey, Book IV