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Experience the pinnacle of curated travel with Born Free Safaris & Worldwide Tours, where every trip redefines experiential experiences. Whether you are exploring the bush on an iconic safari, discovering untouched landscapes, meeting the local people or indulging in the foods and wines of the continent, each journey is meticulously crafted to ignite your sense of wonder.
KEY PILLARS OF THE BORN FREE PHILOSOPHY
- Personal Communication & Human Connection: Born Free emphasizes direct, personal communication over automated algorithms to ensure every detail of your journey is handled with consideration of your true feeling and offers independent reasoning.
- Tailor-Made Focus: Specialists collaborate closely with you to design a trip that aligns with your personal vision, pace, comfort level, and destinations. We believe one should never settle for just an online trip, as every destination, travel season and guest’s interest are different. Tailor-Made is not always a private custom trip, nor expensive. It is catering to the trip you envision plus your comfort level and resources.
- Expert Guiding: A professional, hand-selected guide is considered one of the most important components in the success of a trip. Guides are matched with travelers based on specific interests and personal requirements. They function as expert naturalists, trackers, storytellers to not only make your trip interesting but as seamless as possible.
- Logistics & Where You Stay: The company believes that pacing of a trip is essential – not just a check list of places to go. Drive times should be kept to a minimum but make sense in the overall planning. Where you stay is an integral part of the experience, offering diverse accommodations from tree hotels to luxury camps, selected for their location and experience they offer.
- Objectivity: Born Free operates as an independent, U.S.-owned company with no financial interest in specific lodges or service providers, ensuring their recommendations are unbiased and based purely on quality and your best interests.
Born Free has a strong position in the Africa travel industry and secures top-tier rates and has priority at recommended lodges and hotels, yet small enough to provide you individual attention to every request.
Our Born Free experienced safari consultants are looking forward to creating the trip you envision.
Alana Hayden
Founder - Born Free Safaris & Worldwide Tours
Founder – Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa
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Featured itineraries
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Extraordinary Journey through Africa
The best Africa has to offer. Cape Town, wildlife, & iconic scenery. Journey from South Africa to Victoria Falls, safari in the shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti.Cape to Kenya
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Trekking for the magnificent gorillas is one of the world's last great adventures. In Rwanda, you can also visit other primate areas including Nyungwe Forest for a chimpanzee encounter.Rwanda Gorillas & Golden Monkeys
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Expedition to the Cradle of Civilization
From the unique, rock-hewn, below-ground churches in Lalibela, to royal castles and extraordinary marketplaces, Ethiopia is a fascinating country, teeming in rich historical sites and ancient cultures.Ethiopia Historic Route
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Grand Journey through Africa
Best of Africa - Journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls and then on safari in prime wildlife area in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Plains.Cape to Tanzania
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Open Vehicles - Water-Based Safari - Night Drives - Walks
EXPERIENCE SOUTHERN TANZANIA
"The Selous is the real Africa" - quote by Brian Nicholson
Nyerere Game Reserve, formally Selous, and Ruaha National Park make up a massive conservation area in Southern Tanzania. Often overlooked, these parks offer a captivating contrast to the traditional northern circuit, making them an exceptional addition to any itinerary featuring the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, or Tarangire. Situated approximately 560 miles southeast of Arusha and 160 miles from Dar es Salaam, this region remains a pristine, untouched wilderness.
Due to Nyerere and Ruaha's remote locations, the southern circuit provides a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path experience reminiscent of a bygone era, free from the crowds found in the easily accessible parks. It features distinct terrain defined by expansive river systems, lakes, and savannah, offering a unique, immersive encounter with nature.
In recent years, infrastructure in this area has evolved, featuring exceptional, high-end deluxe lodges that offer both luxury and seclusion. The wildlife is remarkably varied, presenting a fascinating crossover of Eastern and Southern African species. The Southern Tanzania parks boast an incredible population of large cats and are a stronghold for the rare African wild dog, as well as numerous other large species.
• Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous): Situated approximately 140 miles southwest of Dar es Salaam, it is Africa's largest wildlife reserve, just ahead of the Serengeti. It has been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site centered around the mighty Rufiji River, making it the premier location for boating safaris, walking safaris, and viewing basking crocodiles and hippos.
• Ruaha National Park: Ruaha is one of East Africa's most biodiverse areas. Renowned for its raw, dramatic landscapes and exceptional predator populations—particularly lions—Ruaha provides a true wild wilderness experience. The rich wildlife diversity will reveal itself, as expert guides lead you on walking safaris and day and night drives.
Southern Tanzania - Nyerere (Selous) & Ruaha
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A Place Like No Other
Botswana, unforgettable, one of the last remaining wildlife wilderness areas left on the planet. Remote wildlife locations in high comfort properties in the Okavango, Chobe, Savute, and Moremi.Bespoke Botswana & Vic Falls
Articles
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Best Places to See Wildlife On An Africa Safari
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Find essential travel tips for solo female travelers exploring exotic destinations and safaris with expert advice on safety, planning, and cultural awareness for luxury adventures.
Women’s Solo Travel Safety Tips and Advice
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Experience South Africa's groundbreaking 261-mile luxury rail project with exclusive wildlife encounters, sustainable travel innovation, and unparalleled access to UNESCO sites to elevate your African safari.
South Africa High-Speed Rail Link: Connecting Gauteng & Limpopo
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Kenya's exclusive safari experiences take you from private conservancies to luxury lodges. Plan your trip to enjoy expert guides and premium wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and world-class accommodations across Kenya's finest game reserves.
Guide to Luxury Kenya Safaris & The Best Wildlife in Africa
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