travel design
At Africa Awaits, we bring lived experience, cultural fluency, and meticulous care to every itinerary we create. We are energized by listening closely, designing with intention, and building journeys that feel as seamless as they do meaningful.
It’s true that not all travel designers operate on the same plane – and when it comes to Africa, the stakes are higher.
Look for someone who truly understands the continent, who has spent time on the ground, who knows the seasonal nuances, and who works with trusted partners.
Equally important is a designer who takes the time to know you – your pace, your priorities, your comfort zone.
Good safari design isn’t about checking boxes or pulling an itinerary off the shelf. It’s about asking the right questions, planning unique journeys, and ensuring that you feel truly cared for from the moment you first reach out.
Unlimited, complimentary communication throughout – from your inquiry to your return home.
Firsthand knowledge on Southern and Eastern Africa.
Tailor-made proposals and detailed itineraries uniquely created for you.
Assistance with your international travel and airfare as needed.
Curated pre-travel information based on your destinations with packing lists, weather info, medical and visa information, and more.
Traveler app for ease of access to your itinerary and any documents, tickets, etc.
Dedicated on-the-ground partners for real-time assistance from the moment you touch down until take off back home.
Periodic newsletter updates with exciting safari news and, hopefully, a continued relationship with you!
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client love
Everything was very easy to understand and was perfectly organized. Every aspect of our travels had wonderful and unique qualities. Making it to the top of Table Mt., the penguins, wine tastings, safaris, fishing. All highlights. You guys nailed it.
Everything was custom built with our wishes and expectations in mind and it was absolutely perfect! We have traveled a lot and to many different countries but this trip was a life changer as I feel like I left a little of my heart in Africa. I am a big animal lover and I find myself still reflecting on the animals, the people and situations I witnessed during those 2 weeks and it truly makes me appreciate life in a different manner. Would definitely return to Africa as I feel like we only touched the surface of what Africa has to offer ❤️
First, in partnering with experts like you to curate and meticulously plan our epic adventures and secondly in adding more trips to Africa. Matt and I have never experienced travel in this manner. I felt incredibly grateful to have happened upon Africa Awaits on a random weekend excursion to Cashiers, NC. You made every aspect of it easy. What seemed daunting and out of our reach became possible with every conversation. Your expertise, intimate knowledge of Africa and genuine desire to exceed our expectations, made this a no brainer. The experience is imprinted on our hearts!
I had high expectations for our safari and the Africa Awaits team completely blew our expectations away. From the planning process (we did nothing...) to leveraging promotions to get us the best value (the team really came through!) nothing could have been easier. The itinerary we developed made us feel like we became experienced African travelers, tasting the best of the continent in a relatively short trip. If you're thinking about crossing Africa off your bucket list, don't think any further, go with Africa Awaits now!!
Asilia camps were incredible. Food was superb and staffs were so welcoming. Thanks again for putting this together.
Laura and Alastair developed an itinerary that perfectly matched our wants and the quality of every experience we had was excellent. We all really appreciated the communication we received for the many months prior to the trip refining the plan. We made a great decision trusting Africa Awaits for this once in a lifetime trip!
Working with them was so easy, and we felt taken care of every step of the way. They covered all of the details (many of which we never would have thought of) and made the planning process seamless. We can't wait to plan our next trip to Africa with them!
You planned such a wonderful trip for us. It made taking on such a long adventure manageable and you did a beautiful job advising us and arranging everything. We will pass the word to family and friends as they begin to think of an African adventure.
The accommodations, guides, itinerary, cuisine, game drives and variety of outdoor adventures exceeded our expectations. The variety of camps and options provided our family with unique and lasting memories. They were on top of all communication and prompt to respond. We planned this trip around a family wedding and they were flexible with our schedules. Our travel guides, meet and greet options were flawless. We'd highly recommend Africa Awaits and were thrilled to support a local business. Thank you for the incredible journey!”
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