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Introducing Royal African Safaris Partner, Malcolm Destro.
With a legacy of guiding that started in the 70s, Malcolm’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From pioneering luxury camping safaris in Tanzania to introducing tubeless tires and portable flush toilets, his innovations have reshaped safari experiences.
Swipe to learn more about Malcolm’s incredible journey and his passion for conservation.
A glimpse into the daily rhythm of Nyungwe Forest, Rwanda.
These skilled tea pickers weave through the lush greenery, harvesting with care. Each leaf plucked is a testament to their dedication and the rich heritage of Rwandan tea cultivation.
📸 by RAS Partner (on Instagram)
Pair your East African safari with a relaxing escape to Zanzibar or other Indian Ocean islands.
Enjoy pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and effortless access from your safari adventure. It’s the perfect way to unwind and savor the beauty of the Indian Ocean after your wildlife journey.
📸 by RAS Partner (on Instagram)
The tiny Malachite Kingfisher perches on its favorite sites over water, patiently watching their prey before diving headfirst. Their precise strikes and complete submersion allow them to capture fish with remarkable accuracy.
📸 by RAS Partner .boy (on Instagram)
You don't see this everyday!
📸 by RAS Partner (on Instagram)
Little iMovie snippets from another week on safari in paradise.
📸 by RAS Partner (on Instagram)
Explore the wonders of Tarangire, where the African landscape unfolds in stunning beauty across acacia-dotted savannas and vast swamps. This 1,600-square-mile national park, nestled in Tanzania's Maasai Steppe, boasts a rich tapestry of wildlife and features iconic species like elephants, lions, leopards, and giraffes, alongside lesser-known treasures such as oryx and gerenuk.
Seeking solace in the shade, these sentinels of Africa gracefully remind us of nature's grandeur.
📸 by RAS Partner
RAS Partners Chris Rodgers and Hannah Strand make a formidable team in Tanzania ensuring an immersive and adventurous safari, infused with great wildlife and cultural experiences in areas off the beaten track.
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This photo was taken by Royal African Partner Adrian Bantich who recounts, " We were in the Olderkesi Conservancy in early January. A flash thunderstorm had just hit, and the Sand River flooded, making it impossible for us to cross back to camp. Temporarily stranded, we stumbled upon a tawny maned lion and his brother. We watched them slowly wake up, yawning as they do, as daylight faded to dusk."
📸 by RAS Partner
There is something magical about feeling the African soil beneath your feet – it's as if you can feel the pulse of Africa.
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📸 by RAS Partner Shane Hedges .boy
What truly sets Royal African Safaris apart is our incredible team and the bonds we've formed with local communities.
We’re especially grateful for the invaluable lessons we've learned from the Hadzabe in northern Tanzania. As one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes on Earth, they shun material possessions and social hierarchy, roaming freely to find game, tubers, and wild berries.
Their way of life offers a rare glimpse into a world deeply connected to the natural rhythms of the land.
From the aardvark's unique tooth structure to its nocturnal foraging habits, delve into the fascinating life of Africa's elusive 'earth pig'.
Watching this devoted mother lion care for and nurture her playful cubs reminds us of the universal bonds and love that connect us all.
📸 by RAS Partner Shane Hedges (.boy)
Just imagine… You wind down with your sundowner of choice in hand, listening to the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant calls of wildlife. As the sunlight fades through the canopy above, it casts dappled patterns on the ground. This is your African sunset – tranquil, vibrant, and a moment to savor.
📸 by RAS Partner
Every day of your safari is curated by one of our Royal African Partners, experts who live and breathe the safari experience, to provide you with an unforgettable and extraordinary journey in the African wilderness.
📸 by RAS Partner
In the heart of Africa, every moment speaks of connection. Being on safari brings you closer to the intimate bonds that define the wild and capture the essence of Africa’s untamed beauty.
📸 by RAS Partner
“Why is it you can never hope to describe the emotion Africa creates? You are lifted. Out of whatever pit, unbound from whatever tie, released from whatever fear. You are lifted and you see it all from above.”
* Francesca Marciano
📸 by on safari with (on Instagram)
Meet Adrian Bantich, a Royal African Safari Partner with a zest for life and a laid-back demeanor that's matched only by his sense of humor.
Swipe to read more about his heart-stopping encounter with a Silverback Gorilla and his hilarious tale of 'Badge' the Honey Badger.
📸 by RAS Partner (on Instagram)
When things get quiet with the wildlife there is always a plethora of beautiful birds to be seen. Even those of you who are not particularly interested in birds can find beauty and fascination amongst the more than 1400 species found in East Africa. Kenya is routinely in the top three places in the annual world wide competition for the most birds found in a 24-hour period.
1. Little bee-eaters
2. Black-chested snake eagle
3. Narina trogon
4. Red-and-yellow barbet
5. Yellow-necked spurfowl
6. Lilac-breasted roller
📸 by RAS Partner Simon Belcher
At Royal African Safaris, nature isn't just our passion; it's our purpose.
We’re eternally grateful to be able to share our heart with our guests and create moments that will forever be etched into their memory
📸 by RAS Partner Indi Bilkhu
At Royal African Safaris, exclusivity isn’t just a promise—it's our practice.
Each RAS Private Canvas Camp is uniquely set up for your group alone, creating a bespoke haven where your privacy is paramount. Tailored to your stay and dismantled afterwards, our camps ensure that every experience is as unique as our guests, leaving the wilderness as untouched and pristine as we found it.
📸 by RAS Partners Shane Hedges
This elusive cat, seldom seen in this area, made for a breathtaking encounter on Hannah's recent safari.
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📸 by RAS Partner Hannah Strand
Both the Red-billed and Yellow-billed Oxpeckers enjoy a semi symbiotic relationship with many species of mammals. While they do a good job of removing parasites from their mammalian partners, sometimes their feeding gets a little carried away and they will keep wounds open to feed on flesh and blood.
📸 by RAS Partners Shane Hedges and Simon Belcher
Royal African Safaris and the Royal African Foundation are partnered with Africa Foundation and the Tsutsubega Community south of the Okavango Delta to help them develop sustainably and benefit from the wildlife they live alongside.
Together, we have installed boreholes to give this community access to clean drinking water, and now we are working with them to develop clusters of their existing exposed crop fields into secure vegetable farm enterprises for food security and income generation.
To find out more and support this project, please click on the link: https://buff.ly/49WTAt8
📸 by RAS Partner Shane Hedges .boy and (on Instagram)
Golden hour magic in the Serengeti with RAS Partner Richard Coke. “As the sun set, we witnessed a pride of lionesses and their cubs wake up and get active, playing and grooming each other on the granite kopjies. Suddenly, a male appeared, standing on the rock next to his female.
These lions often find refuge among the granite kopjes, especially with their cubs, nestled in the acacia woodlands on the edge of the Southern Serengeti short grass plains.”
📸 by RAS Partner Richard Coke
Introducing Royal African Safaris Partner, Peter Silvester
With 35 years of adventure under his belt, Peter's expertise is nothing short of remarkable. For him, the most important thing to bring on safari is a "wide, wide, open mind".
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"Mrefu means tall in Swahili, and for a tribe which is famous for their tall stature, he is certainly a standout kind of guy! He always comes to work in my mobile camp when we visit the north of Kenya and set up in the Kalama community and wildlife conservancy, of which he is a member. Despite speaking little English, his easy smile and warm welcome to our guests always wins hearts and minds, and he is the perfect conduit for introducing them to his fascinating Samburu culture." RAS Partner Simon Belcher
📸 by Andrew Conway
Spotted: On Safari
Giant Forest Hog recently spotted in the Aberdare range in Kenya. The unusual sighting of the world’s largest pig made our day!
📹by (on Instagram) on safari with Simon Belcher
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You don't see this everyday! 📸 by RAS Partner @alexhuntersafaris (on Instagram)
Little iMovie snippets from another week on safari in paradise. 📸 by RAS Partner @indi_bilkhu (on Instagram)
Spotted: On Safari Giant Forest Hog recently spotted in the Aberdare range in Kenya. The unusual sighting of the world’s largest pig made our day! 📹by @davidwilliamsellis (on Instagram) on safari with Simon Belcher
“Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you.” Mufasa - The Lion King 📹 by RAS Partner @indi_bilkhu (on Instagram)
Step into the Serengeti and witness nature's gentle giants up close and personal 🦒 📹 by RAS Partner @alexhuntersafaris (on Instagram)
“Sometimes on safari, an afternoon drive turns into the school run. It’s not just about wildlife but also the communities living on the boundaries of the wildernesses. Without a common goal and effort the conservation of these spaces won’t be possible.” 📹 by RAS Partner @hannahvstrand (on Instagram)
Every day is #WorldAnimalDay
Meet Michael Lorentz, our new RAS partner - watch him rescue this pelican in Zakouma, Chad. We like him already!
Olive the Leopard gives us a show, climbing up and down a Diospyros tree after a kill she had stashed there earlier.
Hanna struggles to keep her very playful one month old cubs in check, as they keep coming right up to our car and she keeps trying to carry them away in her mouth… Just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen!
Playing with lemurs in Madagascar - a great option for an extension to any East African safari! Pete Giraudo is RAS's Madagascar specialist
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