A Decade of Unforgettable Journeys
Ten years ago, SafariScapes was founded with a simple belief — that travel should do more than take you somewhere new. It should move you, connect you, and leave the world better than you found it.
From those privately guided safaris to today’s bespoke journeys spanning Africa, our story has always been about people and place. The trackers who know every bend of the river. The families who have trusted us to craft once-in-a-lifetime adventures. The conservation partners who protect the landscapes we love.
A decade later, what began as a passion project has become a global community of travellers, guides, and dreamers — united by a shared love of wild places and meaningful discovery.
10 Ways SafariScapes Has Given Back
Behind every safari lies a responsibility — to protect the wilderness and empower the people who call it home. Over the past ten years, SafariScapes has proudly supported conservation and community initiatives across the continents we explore.
- Investing in Wildlife Corridors — Funding projects that reconnect protected areas, ensuring safe passage for elephants and predators.
- Empowering Local Guides — Providing training and mentorship to help community members build lifelong careers in guiding and hospitality.
- Conservation through Tourism — Partnering with lodges that reinvest directly into anti-poaching and habitat restoration programmes.
- Education for the Next Generation — Sponsoring rural school projects near protected areas, nurturing a love for nature in young minds.
- Female Empowerment in Tourism — Supporting female-led guiding teams and entrepreneurs across East and Southern Africa.
- Carbon-Conscious Journeys — Designing lower-impact itineraries and offsetting emissions through verified reforestation initiatives.
- Supporting Rewilding Efforts — Helping fund the relocation of key species such as rhino, cheetah, and pangolin.
- Cultural Preservation — Promoting travel experiences that celebrate indigenous knowledge, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
- Conservation Education for Guests — Encouraging travellers to participate in meaningful fieldwork, from wildlife monitoring to tree planting.
- Building Sustainable Partnerships — Aligning only with operators and lodges that share our values of regeneration, integrity, and respect.
Each of these initiatives has shaped our purpose — to create safaris that not only inspire travellers but also safeguard Africa’s future.
Lessons from the Team: Reflections over 10 Years
Ask anyone on the SafariScapes team, and they’ll tell you that a decade in the safari world teaches you more than just logistics or landscapes. It teaches patience, humility, and wonder.
We’ve learned that no two travellers are alike. What moves one person might not move another — and that’s the beauty of tailor-made travel. Every journey begins with a conversation: about hopes, interests, family dynamics, and favourite moments from the road. That’s how we create safaris that feel personal and profound.
We’ve also learned that the wild is the greatest teacher. Watching a lioness lead her cubs through tall grass or seeing a rhino mother shield her calf reminds us that protection and connection are what keep ecosystems — and people — alive.
And perhaps most importantly, we’ve learned that the greatest privilege isn’t the wildlife we witness, but the trust of those who travel with us. Many of our guests have become lifelong friends, returning year after year to explore new corners of Africa and beyond.
Top Wildlife Moments: A Decade of Guest-Inspired Highlights
Over the years, SafariScapes has witnessed extraordinary wildlife moments — each one different, each one unforgettable. From the raw power of a Great Migration crossing to the stillness of an elephant herd at sunset, these memories have become part of who we are.
Among our favourites:
- The first time a guest witnessed wild dog pups emerge from their den in Botswana.
- A silent sunrise gorilla trek in Rwanda, where eyes met across the forest floor.
- A leopard sighting in the Sabi Sands that turned into a 40-minute observation of maternal grace.
- Watching rhinos return to a rewilded landscape — a moment of hope for conservation in motion.
These encounters are reminders of why we do what we do. They show us that every journey can be a story — one that connects people to nature in ways that change them forever.
A Note of Gratitude and What Comes Next
As we celebrate this milestone, our greatest thanks go to you — our travellers, guides, partners, and friends. You’ve trusted us to take you to the heart of wild places, to craft experiences that mean something, and to continue shaping travel with purpose.
The next decade will bring new adventures, deeper partnerships, and even greater dedication to conservation-led travel. Whether it’s seeing golden monkeys in Rwanda, witnessing brown hyenas in Namibia, exploring the Okavango Delta by mokoro, or returning to Africa’s classic safari circuits, our mission remains the same: to create journeys that matter.
So here’s to ten years of SafariScapes — and to the next ten, filled with new horizons, wild encounters, and stories yet to be written.
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