Luxury safari outfitter African Travel, Inc. (ATI), has announced a new escorted tour style for 2025. ‘Concierge Safaris’ are designed to elevate a client’s travel experience by offering a dedicated travelling concierge, who will accompany the group throughout their entire journey.
From the moment guests arrive in Africa to their final farewell, the expert concierge handles all the trip logistics, addresses any requests, and ensures a seamless and unforgettable adventure.
To celebrate the launch, African Travel is offering Travel Advisors a $300 digital gift card incentive for every couple booked on their escorted safaris before March 31, 2025.*
Concierge Safari packages come with a U.S.-based Travelling Concierge, luxury accommodations, most meals including unique dining experiences, exclusive game viewing, sightseeing activities and all gratuities. In addition to the concierge, clients are accompanied by local guides at each destination, who will share their insights into the region’s stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant cultures.
African Travel Inc. has launched new Concierge Safaris. (Photo Credit: (photo via African Travel Inc.))
“We are thrilled to launch our new 2025 Concierge Safaris, ideal for clients seeking a luxury guided experience in an intimate small group, with expert support throughout their journey. With a maximum of just 14 guests per tour, these escorted adventures provide a personal exploration of Africa’s rich history, culture, and incredible wildlife,” says Sherwin Banda, President of African Travel, Inc.
“By adding escorted vacations to our offerings, we are now able to cater to every travel style whether it’s a tailor-made safari, a small group locally hosted journey, or a fully escorted vacation,” he adds.
To kick off the Concierge Safaris launch, African Travel, Inc. will offer two of its perennial favourite itineraries — Southern Explorer and Best of Tanzania — on select 2025 departure dates.
One of ATI’s most popular safaris, the 11-day Southern Explorer – Escorted, enables travellers to experience the best of Southern Africa while staying in the region’s finest luxury accommodations. They will explore Cape Town’s scenic beauty and vibrant culinary scene, encounter the Big Five in a private Kruger reserve, and marvel at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
This safari is elevated with exclusive culinary experiences, including a 14-course dining and entertainment event at the renowned GOLD Restaurant, a food safari in Cape Town with stops at three distinct locales, and a tour of the Winelands featuring food and wine tastings. With 4 nights in Cape Town, 4 nights on safari, and 2 nights at Victoria Falls, this comprehensive itinerary offers an unparalleled journey through Southern Africa. With most meals and complimentary intra-African flights included, it also provides unmatched value.
Yima and her new son in South Africa. (photo via African Travel Inc.)
On the 11-day Best of Tanzania – Escorted, guests will explore Tanzania’s iconic parks in comfort and style. They will discover the vast Serengeti plains, renowned for the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, as well as a remarkable population of predators, including 4,000 lions, 550 cheetahs, and 1,000 leopards.
They will descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera teeming with wildlife. Guests will experience the pink flamingos of Lake Manyara and the ancient baobabs of Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds.
With expertly guided game drives, all meals included, and unique moments such as lunch at the crater floor and a night safari at Lake Manyara, this itinerary offers a stress-free and unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s finest destinations.