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Since 2007, Experiential Travel is a safari tour operator with a love for African adventure travel. Member of: ATIA, ATAS and ASTA Be nice.

Just like you, our journey started with a dream of sleeping underneath the African skies, meeting its friendly people, and viewing wildlife the way nature intended - unscripted, unfenced, and untouched. After many safaris and adventures across Africa we felt it was time to share our experiences with the world and take people on the safaris that opened our eyes to this great continent, hence the st

art of Experiential Travel. This page is intended to provide visitors with up to date information about our destination countries, regions, properties and experiences. Please feel free to engage with us here as you research your dream holiday. Call or write when you're ready to discuss details. The Australian High Court recently ruled that page owners are responsible for any comments made on their pages (in addition to the person who makes the comment). Therefore, we will delete and ban the author of any comment that we believe is defamatory, obscene, racist, sexist or incites hatred or a crime.

02/11/2024

🌍 Discover Botswana with Four Free Nights! 🌍

Journey through Botswana’s most captivating landscapes and premier lodges—Jack's Camp, Tawana, Tuludi, and North Island Okavango—with a limited-time offer of one complimentary night at each stop. That’s four free nights of luxury, adventure, and unforgettable wildlife experiences across Botswana’s pristine wilderness.

Click the link below to explore this exclusive itinerary and secure your spot for an unparalleled safari adventure!

https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/safari-sentinel-your-virtual-guardian-on-safari-8334794

28/10/2024

Out of Africa is the true story memoir by Karen Blixen. Now you can experience Kenya, the setting for this beautiful, poignant story. This authentic safari links up four of The Best Safari Experiences in Kenya, as awarded at this years Safari Awards.

This extraordinary 13-day safari itinerary takes travelers from Nairobi to some of East Africa's most acclaimed safari camps, including Ngare Serian, Governor’s Il Moran, Serian’s Nkorombo Mobile Camp, and Cottar’s 1920s Camp, offering intimate wildlife encounters and immersive experiences in ...

21/10/2024

🌍✨ Exciting news! We're thrilled to unveil our "Simply the Best - Botswana" itinerary, featuring four extraordinary properties recognized as finalists in the 2024 Safari Awards for "Best Safari Experience." From the elegance of Jack’s Camp to the breathtaking views at Zarafa Camp, this is your chance to explore Botswana’s wild heart. 🌿🐘 Click to learn more and book your adventure today! - https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/discover-botswanas-best-safari-experiences

20/10/2024

The Best Safari Experiences in Botswana as awarded by The Safari Awards of 2024.

Finalists in the "Best Safari Experiences" in the 2024 Safari awards. Discover the extraordinary beauty of Botswana as you traverse its breathtaking landscapes, experiencing the thrill of the wild while staying at four award-winning safari properties, each offering unique encounters with nature. Thi...

17/10/2024

Looking to travel solo or with friends, but prefer your own space? We’ve curated an exclusive safari experience where single supplements are waived! Enjoy luxury lodges in Africa’s top destinations without the extra cost—whether you're traveling alone or with friends who want their own rooms. 🌍🦁 - https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/travelling-solo-or-with-friends-no-single-supplement

14/10/2024

🌍 Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure with our exclusive itinerary featuring the top three "Best Value Safari Properties" from this year’s Safari Awards! Experience the wildlife at Flatdogs Camp in Zambia, enjoy stunning views at Muchenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, and immerse yourself in nature at Notten’s Bush Camp in South Africa. Plus, relax at the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel near Victoria Falls. Book your journey today! 🦁✨
https://www.experiential.travel/activities/best-value-safari/

14/10/2024

🌍 Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure with our exclusive itinerary featuring the top three "Best Value Safari Properties" from this year’s Safari Awards! Experience the wildlife at Flatdogs Camp in Zambia, enjoy stunning views at Muchenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, and immerse yourself in nature at Notten’s Bush Camp in South Africa. Plus, relax at the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel near Victoria Falls. Book your journey today! 🦁✨ - https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/discover-africas-best-value-safari-adventure

12/10/2024

Discover the captivating wilderness of Zimbabwe, where adventure meets serenity. Walk among elephants, giraffes, and rhinos with expert rangers while enjoying rejuvenating outdoor yoga sessions. Savor nourishing plant-based meals and explore the rich ecosystems of Matobo and Hwange National Parks. Led by passionate yoga teacher Marcel Vosloo, this journey offers a perfect blend of wellness and adventure, allowing you to create unforgettable memories amidst Africa's stunning landscapes.
- https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/unleash-your-spirit-of-adventure-in-zimbabwe

07/10/2024

Looking for anti-ageing in a jar? You're looking in the wrong place!

Key points:
- "Ageing ... can't be stopped (but) it can be slowed."
- "New surroundings..may trigger an adaptive immune response."
- "Leisurely travel activities might help alleviate chronic stress,
dampen overactivation of the immune system, and
encourage normal functioning of the self-defence system."

Forget about retinol night creams, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) believe travel could be the best way to defy premature ageing.

07/10/2024

“In the wilds of Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s secret treasures reveal themselves—like this leopard caught mid-meal with its fresh antelope prey. 🐆🌿 Uganda is more than just gorilla trekking; it’s home to some of the most exhilarating safari experiences in Africa. Every moment is raw, real, and unforgettable. Ready to explore the unexpected side of Africa? Let Experiential Travel guide you to the heart of Uganda’s wild beauty. 🌍✨
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06/10/2024

A lovely review in The Age by one of our guests today.

Thank you, Rita!

PS: This itinerary is very similar to Rita's: https://www.experiential.travel/activities/great-migration-victoria-falls-and-the-greater-kru/

05/10/2024

New itinerary on the website:

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Africa’s wild heart with a safari that blends adventure, luxury, and awe-inspiring beauty. Begin in the breathtaking Mana Pools, a UNESCO World Heritage site along the Zambezi River, where you’ll encounter iconic wildlife up close while staying at the i...

04/10/2024

The dining experience is an essential element of Experiential Travel. Indeed, for some people, the dining experiences form the central thread of a holiday and everything else on the journey hangs from that thread. Some of our friends can recall every evening meal on holidays from years ago.

If you're anything like that, this story is for you!

Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has partnered with renowned chef and restaurateur Luke Dale Roberts to further elevate the culinary offering at the 5-star lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve. The exciting new multi-course menus, wine pairings and curated cocktails, combined with a high level of culinary service, is set to raise the bar for safari cuisine in South Africa.

Luke Dale Roberts and his expert executive team are overhauling Mhondoro’s food and beverage experience in totality, phasing in an exclusive, all-new dining experience that is available to Mhondoro’s resident guests only. Training of Mhondoro’s current in-house food and beverage staff, mentored by Luke Dale Roberts’ and his team, will further develop their skills and expertise to ensure top-tier service and culinary innovation on an ongoing basis.

Dale Roberts’ innovative wine pairing menus have already been introduced at dinner. Boma dinners are being reimagined too, transforming the quintessential safari experience of dining around a campfire, into an unforgettable encounter with the African night skies, showcasing local tradition, culture and cuisine. The next step for Dale Roberts and his team will be creating a delicious new Harvest Table lunch concept, followed later by new breakfast menus, the preparation and presentation of game drive snacks, and exciting sundowner drinks and cocktails.

Commenting on the new culinary offerings, Fritz Breytenbach, the CEO of Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa says: ‘Our cuisine sets us apart, celebrating local and seasonal produce sourced from our organic vegetable gardens cultivated on the Mhondoro Eco-Farm. This is where arriving guests now check-in at Mhondoro’s new Reception & Welcome Lounge and enjoy their first taste of the exciting gourmet adventure that awaits at the lodge.’

Conveniently situated adjacent to the main gate of Welgevonden Game Reserve in the Waterberg region, Mhondoro’s organic Eco-farm also produces free-range eggs and farmed sheep and cattle. Guests may tour the farm and pick fresh ingredients before they are transported through the reserve in open game viewing vehicles to the lodge.

Myrian Vogel, the owner of Mhondoro says it has always been a dream of the Vogel family to collaborate with a top chef in the heart of the bush. ‘Seeing this dream come true with someone of the caliber of Luke Dale Roberts is incredibly fulfilling, and we are very proud to bring our guests an outstanding new dining experience at Mhondoro.’

Luke Dale Roberts expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, ‘I am exceptionally excited to partner with Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa. Their commitment to excellence and upskilling of staff, in addition to the sustainable development of farmland and an impressive organic vegetable garden are truly inspiring. We look forward to working with the team and drawing from this abundance of this garden to create menus that reflect the best of local and seasonal produce of this region.’

Source: FiveStarPR

About Luke Dale Roberts

Luke is a world-renowned chef and restaurateur.

Luke is a British-born chef who studied in Switzerland and England. He spent five years at restaurants across Asia, adding to his culinary skills. Now based in Cape Town, he has won numerous awards for his work at La Colombe. The restaurant won the Acqua Panna Best Restaurant in Africa and Middle East in 2010 and was ranked 12th in the overall San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Luke is the brains behind The Test Kitchen and The Potluck Club. In 2018, The Test Kitchen won Best Restaurant in Africa at The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards. Luke has also collaborated on The Shortmarket Club and Salsify at the Roundhouse, popular fine dining eateries in Cape Town.

02/10/2024

Tailored Safaris Designed Just for You – Without the Extra Cost! 🌍✨ - https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/tailored-safaris-designed-just-for-you-without-the-extra-cost

01/10/2024

How's this for credentials? Join us next year when we spend a week at this extraordinary place and then three days at Vic Falls.

Details: https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/E981A0B4-455C-4814-8D9B-B900B2C8C149

28/09/2024

Experience the Best of Safari & Victoria Falls – Your Authentic African Adventure Awaits! - https://mailchi.mp/experiential.travel/experience-the-best-of-safari-victoria-falls-your-authentic-african-adventure-awaits

If you've watched Born Free, Out of Africa, Lion King, The African Queen, Gorillas in the Mist, The Gods Must be Crazy, Tarzan, Daktari or just about any David Attenborough documentary, you've probably dreamed about a safari in Africa. To spend quality time with iconic wildlife in the unique African landscape in the company of like-minded people is a rare privilege.

25/09/2024

Sneak preview of our 2025 fully guided safari in Mana Pools and Victoria Falls, late August next year. enjoy!

08/08/2024

Northern carmine bee-eater in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.

07/08/2024

The unique sunsets of Tarangire.

03/08/2024

Male ostrich in a smoky sunset, with controlled fires burning all around.

02/08/2024

A tawny eagle struggles in vain to fly off with a banded mongoose that it had claimed from a short tailed eagle. We watched several species of raptor attempt unsuccessfully to lift the mongoose.

29/07/2024

I’ve got my eye on you.

29/07/2024

True love

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🌍 Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure with our exclusive itinerary featuring the top three "Best Value Safari Properties" from this year’s Safari Awards! Experience the wildlife at Flatdogs Camp in Zambia, enjoy stunning views at Muchenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, and immerse yourself in nature at Notten’s Bush Camp in South Africa. Plus, relax at the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel near Victoria Falls. Book your journey today! 🦁✨ https://www.experiential.travel/activi.../best-value-safari/

Best Value Safari

🌍 Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure with our exclusive itinerary featuring the top three "Best Value Safari Properties" from this year’s Safari Awards! Experience the wildlife at Flatdogs Camp in Zambia, enjoy stunning views at Muchenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, and immerse yourself in nature at Notten’s Bush Camp in South Africa. Plus, relax at the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel near Victoria Falls. Book your journey today! 🦁✨ https://www.experiential.travel/activities/best-value-safari/

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Sneak preview of our 2025 fully guided safari in Mana Pools and Victoria Falls, late August next year. enjoy!

Canoeing the Zambezi. This wonderfully relaxing activity is optional at Camp Mana. (All such activities should only be undertaken with an experienced and licensed guide.) #ZambeziRiver #CanoeAdventure #SafariLife #ExploreAfrica #RiverJourney #NatureReels #WildAfrica #AdventureAwaits #AfricanSafari #WaterwayExploration #experientialtravel @camp_mana

#WeAreAfruca #WAA2024

How to spot #leopards in #africa on #safari Come with us next year on a #wildlifesafari in #tanzania #kenya #botswana #uganda or #southafrica

What does three million wildebeest look like? We can't tell you. Nothing you read or hear can prepare you properly for this natural wonder. No photos or videos can capture the scale and the enormous sense of life. That said, here is a view of a fraction of this herd. Come see the reality with us. #experientialtravel #greatmigration #thegreatmigration #serengeti #wildebeest #africansafari

Another good day in Tarangire.

Sundowners. It's an African tradition that I hope we can always offer our guests. Every evening, we like to stop in some beautiful place and just enjoy the moment, the place, the wildlife and the company, mostly in silence. It's a time to reflect. This sundowners was on the banks of the great Zambezi. The river of myths, legends and follies. The mighty river cuts it's way across half the continent, through Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It rages over Victoria Falls, fills the enormous Kariba Dam, once the largest in Africa, ambles past us in Mana Pools, fills another enormous dam, Cahora Bassa in Mozambique before discharging into the Indian Ocean through a delta almost as large as the Nile's. Join us here with our hosts, Debbie and Steven Bolnick in their camp, Camp Mana, which has garnered "Africa's Best" status in a recent publication that features "a Selection of the Most Spectacular and Sustainable Stays in Africa". #africasbest #manapools #campmana #Zimbabwe #zambezi #zambeziriver #sundowners

At Murchison Falls in Uganda, half of the mighty Nile is forced through this tiny slot in the escarpment. We're going again this year. Come with us?

Fifteen minutes before sunrise. If you've been on an African safari, you'll understand why you should "watch" this video with your eyes closed. Be transported back to the bush. Camp Mana Neville Jones Experiential Photography with Neville Jones Steven Bolnick #experientialtravel #photosafari #africansafari #sunrise #dawn #relaxation

Find us where the flocks are.🦅 Our photo safari in Mana Pools is in full swing, and lenses are being filled with shots of wildlife in the sky, on the ground, and everywhere in between. Fancy nabbing a last-minute spot on this safari? You can still join for any available dates between now and 1 July. Check availability: https://www.experiential.travel/activities/mana-pools-photo-workshops-2023/ . . . #experientialtravel #photosafari #africansafari #visitafrica #birdsofinstagram #bucketlisttravel #travelinspo #NatGeoWild #travelgram

Tracking lions on foot. Probably not for safari first-timers, but this was a fascinating experience. And FWIW, there was no anxiety or adrenaline. Experiential Travel Camp Mana Steven Bolnick #walkingsafari #LegendaryGuide #africansafari #trackinglions

Encounter with a wild bull elephant! Welcome to Mana Pools! Camp Mana Experiential Photography with Neville Jones Neville Jones Steve Bolnick

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Experiences of a lifetime

Experiential Travel is for people who want to experience the world with an authenticity like never before. We curate amazing travel experiences in some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the world.

You decide how you want to travel. Do you want to travel with a small group of like-minded people? No problem. Would you rather create your own group of family/friends? Easy! Prefer to travel solo? Certainly! (Solo female travel is our fastest growing segment.) Do you prefer a fully-guided tour with a tour leader and professional english-speaking guides or are you happy to travel independently? We help you answer all of these questions.

We also help you dial up your preferred level of luxury. From mobile safari camping with short-drop toilets right on up to the “most luxurious train on earth”, complete with a bathtub in your ensuite bathroom.

Whatever your travel dreams, we will make it your personal reality. We have spent many years looking for our favourite properties and experiences: owned and operated for several passionate generations of the same family. They are successful but intentionally small and intimate. You won’t find them on the menu at McDonalds-like travel agencies.