Luxury African safaris that create memories of a lifetime

Welcome to Soul of Africa Travel

We design unforgettable luxury safaris … that not only fulfill your wanderlust dreams but also help you forge a deep connection with Africa’s enchanting wildlife, landscapes, and people.

Unique safaris that rejuvenate the soul

Experiences

Romantic Safaris

Family Safaris

Active Travel

Sustainable Safaris

“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on Earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same. But how do you begin to describe its magic to someone who has never felt it?"

– Brian Jackman, author and wildlife journalist

Safari destinations you’ll fall in love with

Discover Africa

Botswana

Garden of Eden for the senses.

Kenya

A land of striking contrasts and unforgettable experiences.

Mozambique

Paradise stretching along the southeastern coast of Africa.

Namibia

Untamed beauty and experience the ultimate in safari luxury.

Rwanda

Breathtaking landscapes and welcoming people.

South Africa

An exquisite destination located on the tip of Africa.

Tanzania

An East African country offering a myriad of unforgettable experiences.

Uganda

The lush and vibrant "Pearl of Africa".

Zambia

Untamed beauty, abundant wildlife, and a rich heritage.

Zimbabwe

A land of enchantment and mystery.

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Celebrating over a decade of luxury African Safari experiences

Safaris hold the power to transform people. The profound connections with wildlife, landscapes, people, aromas, and flavors that you’ll experience on an African safari will leave an enduring mark on your soul.

This is what has been driving me for over 10 years – the powerful impact that a safari has on a person. It fills my heart to see our clients discovering Africa with child-like wonder and returning home with a magical sparkle in their eyes.

Richelle Lavin

Founder and Owner, Soul of Africa Travel

With us, you can expect a smooth, tailor-made journey, beginning with our first call and continuing until you depart for home.

1. Tailor-Made Travel

Every safari we plan is uniquely customized to your individual preferences, ensuring a one-of-a-kind experience that exceeds your expectations.

2. Comprehensive Guidance

We provide expert planning / support from the moment you contact us and never leave your side until you depart back home. This ensures a seamless and worry-free travel experience.

3. Unbiased Recommendations

As an independent agency, we don’t own any camps or properties. Our suggestions are based solely on our firsthand experiences of these accommodations and commitment to delivering the ultimate safari experience.

4. Expert Knowledge

We take pride in our extensive knowledge, having personally explored nearly all of the destinations we recommend. Our expertise ensures that your safari experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

5. Responsible Travel

We thoughtfully select partners and properties that share our values of social, ethical, and conservation-minded practices.

6. Unrivaled Flexibility

No request is too big or small for our resourceful team. We’re equipped to adapt to any changes or special requirements during your trip, ensuring a truly personalized experience.

Kind Words

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"I highly recommend Richelle and Soul of Africa Travel! Richelle did an incredible job of curating an African experience that catered to the needs and interests of our inter-generational group (2 year old, teenager, parents, and grands!). Our safari was magical, our tours were perfect, and our time in Cape Town was expertly crafted. Thank you, Richelle, for creating the trip of our dreams!"

"This trip was for our Honeymoon and we could not have picked a better person to work with! Soul of Africa Travel was great from the beginning! As this was our first trip using an agent, she totally understood us wanting to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. She worked with us to build the trip of our dreams...and we are sincerely grateful for her!""

"South Africa and Mozambique were an absolute joy, the best trip of our lives. The trip was fully planned out and we felt we got to see so much of these countries exactly the way we wanted to. We loved the hotels, the food, the people, and the safari was a dream! What an incredible experience to be in the wild with the animals in their own home and ecosystem. We loved Cape Town and can't wait to go back, thought wine country was beautiful, loved the safaris and were pleasantly surprised at the beauty of Mozambique. The resort especially was wonderful."

"We just returned from a family trip to South Africa arranged by Richelle. 14, 12 and 9 years olds will forever remember the wildlife, adventure and excellent hospitality. Going from California to South Africa was a daunting trip, but Richelle gave us detailed itineraries everywhere we went. Every flight, shuttle and transfer were well planned. Our activities on Safari, recommendations for Cape Town and other inspirations from Richelle were extremely helpful. I can’t recommend Richelle and Soul of Africa more."