The Ultimate Ultraluxe Safari

Imagine waking up to the distant roar of a lion, sipping your morning coffee as elephants gather by a secluded watering hole just outside your private villa. A dream safari experience is more than just a trip—it’s an immersion into the wild, where luxury meets the untouched beauty of nature.

With our Tailored Luxury service, we craft a bespoke journey, ensuring your safari adventure is as elevated as the landscapes you’ll explore. This blog showcases one of our favorite itineraries, designed recently for a client seeking the ultimate ultra-luxe safari experience.

The adventure begins in Johannesburg (JNB), the gateway to Africa’s most elite safari experiences. From here, embark on a private charter to your first destination: Cheetah Plains.

Nestled in the prestigious Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Cheetah Plains redefines the safari experience with cutting-edge luxury and exceptional exclusivity.

Private Villa Experience: Each villa has a dedicated hospitality team, including a host, butler, private chef, spa therapist, expert field guide, and tracker team, ensuring a fully personalized stay.

Spectacular Wildlife Encounters: Located in a prime Big Five territory, the reserve is renowned for its extraordinary leopard sightings. Guests can expect frequent sightings of lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and cheetahs.

Sustainability & Conservation: Cheetah Plains is deeply committed to conservation efforts, from anti-poaching initiatives to sustainable tourism practices, ensuring this pristine wilderness remains protected for generations.

Unmatched Comfort: Luxury suites overlook a tranquil lake, home to resident hippos, crocodiles, and elephants. Guests describe it as a five-star resort in the heart of the bush.

Seamless Access: Travel is effortless with direct flights to nearby airstrips and private air travel options, including an on-site helipad. But don’t worry, we’ll handle all of the transporation.

Following your immersive safari experience, take a private charter from Sabi Sand to Vilankulo International Airport (VNX), followed by a scenic helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island, where Kisawa Sanctuary awaits.

For those seeking an ultra-private escape, Kisawa Sanctuary on Benguerra Island offers the ultimate barefoot luxury experience.

Complete Seclusion: Each villa is located on a spacious 1.75-acre private plot, ensuring the utmost privacy and exclusivity.

Spectacular Design & Amenities: The resort’s architecture is a stunning blend of innovative design and luxury, featuring expansive living spaces, soaring ceilings, and carefully curated details such as vintage record players. The resort is also the world’s first to be constructed using 3D-printed materials, reflecting its commitment to modern technology and sustainable design.

Gastronomic Delights: Dining at Kisawa is a memorable experience. Fresh seafood is sourced directly from the on-site garden, personalized menus are available, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences include the Tuk-Tuk pizza and a private seafood BBQ under the stars.

Personalized Butler Service: Your dedicated butler ensures every stay aspect is perfectly tailored, optimizing your privacy and enhancing your exclusive experience.

Unique Experiences: Guests are invited to indulge in exclusive activities, such as sunset dhow cruises, extensive spa rituals, and bespoke island adventures, all included in your stay.

Effortless Arrival: Accessing Kisawa is easy, with direct flights available from Johannesburg, Maputo, and Kruger Mpumalanga, as well as private travel arrangements through VistaJet and XO.

From Benguerra Island, embark on a private flight to Nosy Be, Madagascar, followed by a scenic helicopter transfer to the remote Miavana private island.

For the adventurous traveler, Miavana blends raw natural beauty with ultimate luxury.

Untouched Paradise: Located in a remote archipelago off Madagascar’s northeastern coast, accessible only by helicopter, Miavana offers one of the most secluded experiences on Earth.

Eco-Luxury & Conservation: Built with sustainability at its core, Miavana is a haven for conservationists. It features lush landscapes restored with over 100,000 Indigenous trees.

Incredible Wildlife Encounters: Guests can embark on lemur trekking adventures, ocean safaris, and guided exploration of Madagascar’s rarest species.

Exclusive Accommodations: The resort’s 14 villas feature private infinity pools, open-air decks, and direct beach access.

World-Class Amenities: From the boutique wine cellar to the curated Cabinet de Curiosities, which showcases rare Malagasy treasures, every aspect of Miavana is designed to inspire and delight.

Tailored Exploration: Scuba diving, snorkeling, kiteboarding, fishing, and quad biking are just a few of the exhilarating activities available.

Seamless private charters can be arranged for convenience.

Johannesburg (JNB) is the primary hub for connections.

Best travel period: May to October (dry season for optimal wildlife and beach conditions).