Bespoke Safari Co

13/09/2022

Are you ready to jet off on your next adventure, but you always want to go carbon neutral? We feel you. The world awaits, yet more than ever we need to travel responsibly. Learn some essential tips for in our latest blog post. 👆

31/07/2021

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16/06/2021

Gorillas & COVID19: Please keep your distance. Primates in US city zoos have recently been diagnosed positive for COVID19 (via ). This substantiates the fact that the virus can spread from human to animal – and primates are our closest ‘relative.’ Oxford Brookes University conducted a study of Instagram selfies, and found that most Instagramming tourists were positioned close enough to the gorillas to spread COVID, many without masks. If you plan to visit the mountain gorillas, please we beg you - keep your distance and rather take ‘arty’ selfies with gorillas in the distance 😊. And remember to book your trip with a responsible guide who would not allow such behavior. If you see someone snuggling up to a gorilla without a face mask, you have our permission to tell them to ➡️step a few meters away! 🔙

14/06/2021

I am the founder of Bespoke, and I must be honest. I am nervous about travel in these bizarre times. I have two small children who need me to get home on time, because their dad is a helicopter pilot flying all over Africa for the EU. If I am delayed, he can’t work. And if I’m also honest, it’s a little bit scary to be stuck in transit with lots of heavy breathing people who might be sick. Yet somehow….at this stage, one point five years later, the courage to face these obstacles is being reborn in me. It is a courage born of my innate yearning for adventure, for wild untouched places free from the niggling distractions of home life. It is born from a sense that I wasn’t made to sit watching the world go by – it is my intention to immerse myself in the world, to be part of it, and explore far-flung corners….travel has always been an initiation. It has always called us to be brave, to confront our discomfort, to move beyond the borders of our self-imposed limitations. So….I think I’m ready…at long last. Are you?

09/06/2021

Dreaming of true romance after a year of hard lockdown? We have our eyes on . A whitewashed network of villas overlooks the glittering turquoise Indian Ocean, creating an idyllic setting for an anniversary or honeymoon. The interiors are minimalist, contemporary, and oh-so-Instagrammable. Spend days snorkeling, swimming, fishing, diving, SUP-ing, on a helicopter flip, at the spa - or just chilling and enjoying the stunning surrounds. ⭐The best part?⭐ Santorini is running a wonderful special combining charter flights from Kruger or Johannesburg with reduced room rates. That safari-beach combo is just too romantic – we highly recommend this kind of magic 🌈

07/06/2021

In the ‘old days’ of travel ( ), The Wildebeest Migration used to be a magnificent experience shared with millions of wildebeest – and hundreds of vehicles. Nowadays, this iconic bucket-list wildlife experience can be enjoyed in near solitude. A true experience of re-wilding. For those brave souls willing to conquer travel in these strange times, a magnificently rewarding wildlife experience awaits. Not to mention…the prices are ridiculously low compared to the olden days. DM us if this tickles your fancy.

03/06/2021

Travel bug got you, but you can't leave South Africa? Thonga Beach Lodge might be just the thing. The lodge recently introduced a 40% discount on their rates, making it very achievable for locals. Come discover why this extraordinary lodge was voted the most romantic on the Elephant Coast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

31/05/2021

Travel bug got you, but you can't leave South Africa? Thonga Beach Lodge might be just the thing. The lodge recently introduced a 40% discount on their rates, making it very achievable for locals. Come discover why this extraordinary lodge was voted the most romantic on the Elephant Coast.

24/03/2021

Cederberg is the gateway to thousands of natural rock sculptures turning deep red as the sun sets, making way for the dark to reveal a million stars. A multi day traverse lends itself to a kind of soul cleanse. I loved every moment. Check out our stories for more glimpses of magical Cederberg.

30/11/2020

This is me (Willow - hello), my first child, and the elephants in South Africa. As a parent, I have always felt more like a custodian of my children than an authoritarian figure. I also feel a strong sense of responsibility for our wildlife and the planet which holds our collective life-forms together. We own nothing - we are just here as part of a greater ecosystem.⁠⁠
As such, my children are learning reverence for the wild things. It can feel like a thankless task, but they need to understand on a deep level their connection to all living things. Their fundamental need for nature - for sustenance, survival, creativity, and spirituality. If we are not supporting nature in our every thought, deed, and action - our children will simply replicate our way of being.⁠⁠
As parents, perhaps we could create a huge collective shift by doing just one thing each day to revere nature in the eyes of our children. What do you think?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

14/05/2020

Cape Town beaches. The setting for many happy past, and hopefully future memories. Lazy days spent listening to the soft lull of the waves, sand in our toes. My toddlers building sandcastles for hours and dip-swimming in the icy ocean. Our shores are calling, we look forward to welcoming you back when this insanity settles down.

11/05/2020

When you find a pink refrigerator on a lonesome perch in , a pit stop is a MUST. Next time please make sure it's stocked with cold beer!

03/05/2020

Still one of my favorite lodges of all time - It is just everything. Small and intimate, with a home away from home feel. Decadent yet pared down interiors. Amazing food. And the setting! I could swim in that vlei forever. Until we meet again....
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31/03/2020

In the snow...in Austria...on Christmas Day. At the same moment, a virus would start as a flame in the East and burn like wildfire through the world as we know it. How innocent we all felt in that moment. On Christmas Day 2019.
I still love Africa with all my heart and I am still committed to my brand. But in the interest of helping more people and "pivoting," I will be writing prodigiously about the ways to make the most of self-isolation and be your best creative self. To help entrepreneurs redefine their goals. To help us all grow together in every way through this crazy crisis.
I hope you will stick with us, as part of our tribe. I hope you will participate in conversations we start....we are all in this together and together we will thrive.

02/03/2020

Explore adventures of the epicurean kind with our latest foodie itinerary.

In order to make the most of your safari experience, we have come up with 20 ‘Top Tips’ for first time safari travellers.

28/02/2020

If you could imagine the best honeymoon of your life, what would it be? Here's an idea to get your creativity flowing....hundreds of candles lit on a seaside cave and only the soft sound of the waves lapping at the shore as the background to a fabulous conversation. Sound about right?

17/02/2020

This Christmas, we had the pleasure of planning a one-month sabbatical for an incredible family from New York.

Read all about their amazing experience in Safari Bookings:

https://www.safaribookings.com/or51589

Average rating: 5/5 stars, based on 3 reviews. Bespoke Safari Co. specialises in creating unique, one of a kind travel experiences in Africa. Ranging from

13/02/2020

Happy Valentine's Day! It's a perfect time to explore five of the absolutely most romantic lodges in Africa.

Shela Beach, on Lamu Island, is one of the last authentic outposts on the Kenyan Coast. Here are the five most incredible villas and lodges ideally situated for a magical experience of the Indian Ocean