Increasingly, people are seeking that exclusive experience in Africa, particularly if travelling for a special family occasion where privacy and personalisation is important. Our exclusive safaris incorporate this desire to move at your own pace on safari, choose your own activities and timelines, so that the experience is as relaxed or routined as you’d like. We have a selection of safari lodges, private bush villas, and self-catering family camps that we work with to create the ideal exclusive safari experience, shared with no one but your group.
Browse the deluxe bush villas and exclusive-use safari lodges we recommend, or read more about which low-key and relaxed self-catering options we recommend below.
Melton Manor is a private space that inspires the sharing of meals, laughter and experiences around the farmhouse table. Grand views of the Afromontane forests are complemented by the sophisticated, contemporary simplicity of Melton Manor. Featuring 4 double suites with generous bathtubs in the en-suite bathrooms and a large private terrace, opening onto the wilderness beyond.
Simbavati Homestead is a luxury, exclusive-use self-catering lodge nestled in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. It is ideal for families and groups looking for a private, flexible getaway in the bush, all to yourself. Five spacious and contemporary bedrooms, a kitchen equipped for you or your private chef, a 4×4 open-air game viewer and professional guide, and luxury amenities for comfort and relaxation.
Tulela is a new exclusive-use safari lodge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which opened in May 2021, and offers luxury accommodation and a bespoke safari itinerary for small groups or families. It is designed to bring a new level of personalisation to a safari experience, welcoming guests to a place they can call their own, and allowing for a totally customised stay.
Perfect for groups or families looking for a relaxed, private environment in the bush where they can kick back in comfort and plan their own dining style and safari activities. This is a tailor-made experience where Brett Horley Safaris can arrange a private chef and private guide to offer their expertise and adapt to guests’ individual requirements. This way, the safari activities run at your own pace, and dietary choices can be easily catered for.
These luxury African retreats are deluxe safari lodges and villas that are fully staffed and catered, but that are uniquely designed to look after one group of guests exclusively, or can be booked on an exclusive basis. This style of safari is one of the most personal and specialised experiences in the bush, and for those looking to celebrate a special occasion with loved ones and require specific attention to detail, there is nothing more spoiling than this.