AFRICA, PLANNED WITH FIRSTHAND INSIGHT

Africa rewards thoughtful planning. PDK Travel creates highly personalized safari journeys that balance exceptional wildlife viewing with distinctive lodges, seamless transfers, meaningful cultural experiences, and time to enjoy each destination. Patty and Doug travel to Africa regularly and escort a group nearly every year, bringing practical, firsthand knowledge to every itinerary.

WHERE WE PLAN

SOUTH AFRICA
Combine private reserves and luxury safari lodges with Cape Town, the Winelands, Johannesburg, or the Garden Route.

BOTSWANA
Experience remote camps, water- and land-based safaris, and the extraordinary wildlife of the Okavango Delta and surrounding reserves.

VICTORIA FALLS
Add the drama of the falls, river experiences, and an elegant lodge stay between safari destinations.

EAST AFRICA
Explore Kenya and Tanzania during or beyond the Great Migration, with optional gorilla trekking in Rwanda and a relaxing beach stay in Zanzibar.

THE RIGHT SAFARI FOR YOU

Your safari should reflect your pace, interests, comfort level, and sense of adventure. We can design romantic journeys for two, milestone celebrations, multigenerational family trips, private small-group travel, or escorted departures. Every itinerary considers seasonality, wildlife priorities, flight connections, lodge style, mobility, and the right balance between activity and relaxation.

WHY PLAN AFRICA WITH PDK TRAVEL

• More than 30 years of travel-planning experience
• Firsthand knowledge of Southern Africa
• Trusted destination partners and safari specialists
• Carefully selected luxury lodges, camps, guides, and transfers
• Virtuoso access and preferred benefits where available
• Support before departure and throughout the journey

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the best time to go on safari?

It depends on the countries, wildlife, landscapes, and experiences you want most. Dry seasons often offer concentrated game viewing, while green seasons bring dramatic scenery, newborn animals, fewer visitors, and excellent photographic conditions. We recommend timing based on your priorities rather than a single “best” month.

How many safari destinations should I combine?

For many travelers, two contrasting safari areas plus a city, wine, beach, or Victoria Falls stay creates an ideal rhythm. We design the route to provide variety without adding unnecessary flights and packing.

Is an African safari appropriate for first-time visitors?

Absolutely. We coordinate lodges, guides, transfers, flights, entry requirements, packing guidance, and practical preparations so your first safari feels exciting rather than overwhelming.

READY TO EXPERIENCE AFRICA?

Tell us what you hope to see and how you want to travel. We’ll design the journey around you