At Wilderness Safaris, we believe our journeys change lives - helping Africa, its wildlife and its people through ecotourism and our conservation and community projects
We offer luxury safari experiences in seven African countries, promoting ecotourism and conservation at the same time.
A tour operator and destination management company dedicated to responsible tourism in Africa, its travel divisions – Wilderness Safaris, Wilderness Touring, Wilderness Collection and Wilderness Air – operate a portfolio of some 60 lodges, camps and safaris, currently in seven countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Seychelles.
Wilderness Safaris’ wildlife, marine and cultural safaris in remote, pristine wilderness destinations are specialised, explorative and fun. Wilderness offers guests private access to over eight million acres (three million hectares) of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves, while remaining fiercely committed to protecting the planet’s precious natural and cultural resources.
This Wilderness vision is encapsulated by its 4Cs concept, namely Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce.
With 29 years planning safaris and having stayed at 410 of Africa's top lodges and camps Ian Proctor loves giving clients a front row seat to Africa's greatest wildlife experiences… far from crowds with unique and comfortable accommodations. If you want a safari with a personal touch, an expert who will put your needs first, Ian is happy to assist.
Listed as one of Conde Nast's "Experience Makers - The Pros We Use". Ultimate Africa has been featured in Travel and Leisure, the Observer, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic Adventurer Magazine, Outside Magazine, United Airlines in flight magazine, and other publications.
Ultimate Africa has been featured on the “Wheel of Fortune”, PBS, and “The Doctors”.
Safari Professionals of the Americas - founding member
IATAN - member
ASTA - member
BBB+ - accredited
Thornybush is a world-renowned safari destination within South Africa’s Greater Kruger Park area. Our unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park allows wildlife to roam freely and gives us traversing rights over 15 000 hectares of unspoilt African wilderness.
As a result, our game viewing is exceptional, and you’ll encounter up-close sightings of the Big Five as well as a wonderful diversity of general game and bird species during your stay.
At our luxury safari lodges in the Sabi Sand and Thornybush Private Nature Reserves, time slows down so you can unwind and soak up the natural beauty of the bush.
“Coupled with superb service from our warm and engaging staff and our expert guides, you’ll experience a life changing African safari our guests often refer to as “that Thornybush feeling.”