Welcome to Africa's hidden realms.
The best African safari packages are transformative, guided by feeling and refined through experience. At Ker & Downey® Africa, we’ve tested the path so you can take the plunge.
Are you ready to experience the ultimate African safari tours?
Experiences
Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.
We curate private luxury safari experiences in Africa that go beyond expectation, shaped by the whispers of the land and the wisdom of its people. No two journeys are ever the same, opening doors to experiences few can imagine, and even fewer can access.
Signature Journeys
The best safari packages across Africa
Our expert team crafts journeys that transcend luxury. Each itinerary is shaped by the spirit of the land and the wisdom of its people — opening doors to luxury family safaris experiences few can imagine, and even fewer will ever access.
All Year Round
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13 DAYS
Elements of Southern Africa: A Curated Safari
Year Round
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11 DAYS
Adventure and Exploration in the Seychelles
Year Round
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18 DAYS
Southern Africa Luxury Bush & Beach Escape
June – October
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18 DAYS
Tanzania and Seychelles Luxury Safari
May to October
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8 DAYS
Mad Max Safari Adventure
May to October | November to April
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11 DAYS
Spirit of Zambia Safari
June - Sept
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11 DAYS
Uganda Done Right
June - Sept
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8 DAYS
Rivers & Rainforests: A Ugandan Safari
June - Sept
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15 DAYS
Gorillas & Big Five Safari Adventure
Year Round
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15 DAYS
The Ultimate Southern Africa Bush & Beach
Year Round
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11 DAYS
Luxury Seychelles Honeymoon and Couples Vacation
Feb – May, Sep – Dec
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10 DAYS
Luxury Journey Through Morocco
All Year Round
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12 DAYS
Culinary Journey to Morocco
All Year Round
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Day Trip to Antarctica LuxVenture®
All Year Round
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8 DAYS
Luxury Namibia Safari
Dec – Mar
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7 DAYS
Wildebeest Calving Season Safari
All Year Round
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16 DAYS
Ultimate East Africa Safari
All Year Round
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7 DAYS
Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda
All year round
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9 DAYS
9-day Victoria Falls to Botswana Luxury Safari
All year round
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9 DAYS
Beaches of Seychelles Vacation
March to June
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10 DAYS
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Safari LuxVenture®
Year Round
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10 DAYS
Natural East Africa Wonders Safari
All Year Round
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9 DAYS
Botswana Okavango Honeymoon LuxVenture®
All Year Round
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9 DAYS
Luxury Adventure through Namibia
All year round
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12 DAYS
Luxury Family Safari: South Africa & Victoria Falls
All Year Round
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10 DAYS
Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon LuxVenture®
May-October
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8 DAYS
Luxury Treehouse Safari to Botswana LuxVenture®
All Year Round
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8 DAYS
Best of Egypt LuxVenture®
All Year Round
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10 DAYS
Cairo + Luxury Nile Cruise
All Year Round
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11 DAYS
Luxury Egypt Experience
All Year Round
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12 DAYS
Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
All Year Round
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9 DAYS
‘Out of Africa’ Safari in Kenya
15 June - 15 November
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7 DAYS
Luxury Tented Safari in Tanzania
All Year Round
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12 DAYS
Stargazing Desert Safari in Namibia
All Year Round
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13 DAYS
Amboseli, Lewa and Masai Mara Safari
All Year Round
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11 DAYS
Luxury Safari in Zambia
June-October
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10 DAYS
Electric Vehicle Safari in Kenya
Year Round
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8 DAYS
African Wild Dog Safari in Zimbabwe
All Year Round
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14 DAYS
Luxury South Africa and Mozambique Honeymoon
All Year Round
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10 DAYS
Tanzania & Zanzibar Family Holiday
All Year Round
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8 DAYS
Luxury Kenya Safari
March-December
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10 DAYS
Luxury Private Safari in Zambia
June-August
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12 DAYS
Rovos Rail and Zambezi River Escape
All Year Round
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12 DAYS
Tanzania & Zanzibar Honeymoon Safari
April-October
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10 DAYS
Best of Botswana Safari
Jan, Feb, Jun – Sept
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5 DAYS
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
May - October
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10 DAYS
South Luangwa Walking Safari
All Year Round
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14 DAYS
Southern Africa’s Finest: SA, Victoria Falls & Botswana
All Year Round
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12 DAYS
South Africa Art, Wine & Wilderness Safari
June-October
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8 DAYS
Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
All Year Round
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17 DAYS
Luxury Mauritius & South Africa Experience
All Year Round
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9 DAYS
Luxury Safari in Kruger National Park & Cape Town
All Year Round
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13 DAYS
Elephant Safari in South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana
July-September
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6 DAYS
Horseback Safari in Kenya
All Year Round
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7 DAYS
Chobe River Cruise & Okavango Delta Safari
June-February
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13 DAYS
A Cultural Safari Tanzania Zanzibar
All Year Round
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17 DAYS
Southern Africa: Framed and Untamed
All Year Round
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11 DAYS
Cape Town Safari & Whale Coast Adventure
June-October
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9 DAYS
Sub Saharan Kenya Safari Experience
All Year Round
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10 DAYS
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
All Year Round
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6 DAYS
Luxury Morocco Vacation
June-October
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7 DAYS
African Wild Dog Safari
June-October
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9 DAYS
The Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Tanzania
DESTINATIONS
Enter the heart of Africa, where every encounter is a sacred exchange.
From the lush wetlands of Botswana’s Okavango Delta to the sweeping plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the secluded islands of Seychelles, and Rwanda’s mist-covered mountains, our luxury safari destinations in Africa each promise a distinct encounter with the continent’s soul.
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is a land of contrasts – where Big Five safaris, world-class cuisine, vibrant cities, and coastal escapes unite for the ultimate luxury adventure.
Botswana
Where the lush Okavango Delta meets the arid Kalahari and vast salt pans, Botswana delivers exquisite beauty, diverse wildlife, untamed safaris, and world-class comfort.
TANZANIA
From the legendary Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater and spice-scented shores of Zanzibar, Tanzania blends raw beauty, rich culture, exceptional wildlife, and barefoot luxury for truly unique safari tours.
kenya
The iconic Masai Mara, shimmering lakes, and peaks of Mount Kenya converge in this East African gem, where epic wildlife and soul-stirring culture await.
namibia
Where towering dunes meet lunar landscapes and desert wildlife thrives, Namibia is a surreal escape of silence, stark beauty, and off-the-grid luxury.
UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES | EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEYS
Crafting Luxury Family Safaris
Behind every seamless vacation is an expert who makes it effortless. We curate the best African safari packages tailored for all ages, empowering you to enjoy extraordinary luxury family safaris with complete peace of mind. From exclusive-use villas to child-friendly game drives, our on-the-ground experts customize every detail to turn your family’s dream getaway into a reality.
Explore the magic of Africa,
one season at a time.
Spring
September – November
A spring safari in Africa offers a perfectly timed escape. With cooler temps than the peak summer months and fewer crowds, it’s a more intimate, exclusive way to explore the wild. As the dry season wraps up, September to November delivers dramatic landscapes and some of the year’s best wildlife action, from majestic mountain gorillas to elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and wild dogs. From Kenya and Tanzania to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia – this is safari season at its finest.
Spring Africa adventuresSummer
December – February
While the Northern Hemisphere cools down, Africa’s summer comes alive – making it the perfect time to escape the cold and head south. Warm days, cool nights, and exceptional wildlife sightings await in destinations like South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Whether it’s a festive family getaway or a luxury New Year’s escape, a Southern Africa safari in summer delivers adventure, connection, and world-class style under the African sun, with handpicked luxury accommodations tailored to your exact needs.
Summer Africa adventuresAutumn
March – May
Visiting Africa in autumn is a breath of fresh air. In Southern Africa, the intense summer heat has lifted, and the rains have cleared, revealing lush, green landscapes and cooler days, making bush walks more comfortable. In East Africa, game viewing is exceptional as the Great Migration surges through the plains. With fewer travelers and dramatic scenery, April and May offer the perfect window for the best African safari packages that feels both exclusive and alive.
Autumn Africa adventureWinter
June – August
June to August marks the dry season across much of Africa, while Southern Africa transitions into its cooler winter months, creating ideal conditions for some of the continent’s most exceptional wildlife viewing. With animals drawn to shrinking water sources, sightings are not only frequent but often spectacular. The lack of dense vegetation also increases your chances of spotting elusive predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and wild African dogs.
Winter Africa adventuresMARCH – JUNE
Spring
A spring safari in Africa offers a perfectly timed escape. With cooler temps than the peak summer months and fewer crowds, it’s a more intimate, exclusive way to explore the wild. As the dry season wraps up, September to November delivers dramatic landscapes and some of the year’s best wildlife action, from majestic mountain gorillas to elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and wild dogs. From Kenya and Tanzania to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia – this is safari season at its finest.
Spring Africa adventuresJUNE – SEPTEMBER
Summer
While the Northern Hemisphere cools down, Africa’s summer comes alive – making it the perfect time to escape the cold and head south. Warm days, cool nights, and exceptional wildlife sightings await in destinations like South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar. Whether it’s a festive family getaway or a luxury New Year’s escape, a Southern Africa safari in summer delivers adventure, connection, and world-class style under the African sun, with handpicked luxury accommodations tailored to your exact needs.
Summer Africa adventuresSEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Autumn
Visiting Africa in autumn is a breath of fresh air. In Southern Africa, the intense summer heat has lifted, and the rains have cleared, revealing lush, green landscapes and cooler days, making bush walks more comfortable. In East Africa, game viewing is exceptional as the Great Migration surges through the plains. With fewer travelers and dramatic scenery, April and May offer the perfect window for a luxury safari that feels both exclusive and alive.
Autumn Africa adventuresDECEMBER – MARCH
Winter
June to August marks the dry season across much of Africa, while Southern Africa transitions into its cooler winter months, creating ideal conditions for some of the continent’s most exceptional wildlife viewing. With animals drawn to shrinking water sources, sightings are not only frequent but often spectacular. The lack of dense vegetation also increases your chances of spotting elusive predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and wild African dogs.
Winter Africa adventuresLet your mood map the journey.
Our exclusive Safari Planner lets emotion be your compass. Choose how you want to feel, and we’ll shape the journey around it. Whether it’s exploring wildlife in a private game reserve or flying by private helicopter over Victoria Falls, we create safari tours that go beyond expectations. Each of our Africa safaris is complemented by our handpicked selection of luxury accommodation, from fully staffed villas with private chefs to intimate tented camps and lodges in some of Africa’s most breathtaking destinations. Craft your bespoke itinerary in Africa.
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"Thank you for the best honeymoon we could’ve imagined! We spent 5 nights on safari at luxury lodges, followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, and ended our journey on a stunning private nature reserve. Everything ran seamlessly, and the team stayed in touch with us throughout. Words can’t describe how incredible the experience was."
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