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Bespoke Group Safaris Crafted for Connection and Adventure

There’s something extraordinary about exploring Africa with the people you love most. Whether it’s a milestone celebration, a reunion of old friends, or a curated escape for your closest circle, a group safari offers the perfect balance of connection, discovery, and shared wonder. We specialize in designing seamless journeys that allow you to relax and immerse fully—while we take care of every detail.

From private villa stays to exclusive-use safari camps, these are journeys built around your pace, your interests, and your people. Experience wildlife together on game drives, gather for golden-hour drinks by the fire, or unwind with a massage before dinner—every moment thoughtfully arranged.

Because the best memories are made when you’re together, far from it all.

Highlights

Perfect for milestone celebrations and reunions
Tailored private villa stays or full camp buyouts
Flexible pacing and private guiding
Customizable dining and exclusive bush dinners
Safari adventures blended with wellness or cultural elements
Ideal for groups of friends, couples, or extended families

Why Travel With Golden Horizons

Tailor-Made Journeys

Every itinerary is built from scratch to match your group’s rhythm, interests, and travel style.

Curated Luxury

From elegant villas to award-winning camps, we handpick properties that blend comfort with character—perfect for relaxing together in style.

Inspiring Destinations

Explore Africa’s most breathtaking regions—from iconic game reserves to remote gorilla habitats. Our gorilla icon reflects the wild magic that awaits.

End-to-End Support

From your first inquiry to your final flight home, we handle every detail with care. Your journey is seamless, supported, and stress-free.

Our Favorite Friends and Private Groups lodges & camps in Africa

There’s no shortage of magic in Africa. These are the places where love deepens – from golden sunsets to quiet, starlit dinners in the wild. We’ve shared unforgettable moments here, and yours are just beginning

Somalisa Camp

Hwange National Park

Tucked beneath a grove of acacia trees on a private concession in Hwange National Park, Somalisa Camp offers an authentic safari experience with all the charm of classic tented style.Set in a private concession in Hwange, Somalisa is a refined tented camp with serious game viewing.

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Stylish yet grounded, Tanda Tula is a soulful camp where elegance meets warmth. With a strong conservation ethos and intimate atmosphere, it’s a place to reconnect—with nature, and with yourself.

Xigera Safari Lodge

Okavango Delta

In the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, this is a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and conservation. Expect exceptional wildlife viewing, visionary design, and a deeply personal safari experience surrounded by the Delta’s ever-changing waterways.

Singita Sabora Tented Camp

Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania

A contemporary canvas retreat set on the Serengeti plains, Sabora lies within a 350,000-acre private reserve in the path of the Great Migration. With its understated elegance and abundant wildlife, it’s an ideal base for classic East African safari adventures.

Tuludi

Khwai Private Reserve, Botswana

Nestled under the trees in a 200,000-hectare reserve bordering the Okavango Delta, Tuludi offers a stylish escape with access to mokoro rides, predator-rich floodplains, and treehouse-style suites elevated in the canopy. Expect exceptional game viewing and uninterrupted space.

Wilderness Bisate Lodge

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Just outside the rainforest home of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas, Bisate is a design-forward lodge blending eco-conscious architecture with cultural richness. With dramatic views of the Virunga volcanoes, this is a base for one of Africa’s most life-changing encounters.

Our Iconic Destinations

Botswana

Untamed, exclusive, and utterly captivating—Botswana is Africa at its most pristine. Glide through the Okavango Delta, track wildlife in the Kalahari, and experience safaris that are deeply remote and luxuriously personal.

Kenya

Kenya—where safari began, and where it still captures the soul. From the golden grasslands of the Maasai Mara to the rugged peaks of Mount Kenya and the sun-drenched shores of the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius

Mauritius is far more than a beach destination. This Indian Ocean island blends French, Indian, African, and Creole influences into a vibrant and elegant mix of cultures, cuisine, and natural beauty.

Mozambique

Mozambique is one of the Indian Ocean’s best-kept secrets—a country of island archipelagos, pristine marine parks, and a rhythm of life shaped by tides and tradition.

Namibia

Namibia, where nature paints with bold strokes and silence stretches across the horizon. This is a country like no other—defined by its vast deserts, fossilized riverbeds, ancient mountains, and wind-swept coastlines.

Rwanda

Rwanda is a country like no other—where mist-shrouded volcanoes cradle rare mountain gorillas, and the rhythm of life unfolds gently across emerald hills. It’s a place of profound natural beauty.

Seychelles

Iconic Beaches, Private Islands, and Indian Ocean Romance Scattered across the Indian Ocean like a string of emeralds, the Seychelles offer a rare kind of island escape—where luxury meets untouched nature.

South Africa

A land of extraordinary contrasts—where world-class safaris, cosmopolitan cities, and coastal beauty converge. From the Big Five in private reserves to the vineyards of the Cape Winelands, South Africa offers a journey as diverse as it is unforgettable.

Tanzania

Where the rhythm of the wild meets timeless landscapes. Witness the Great Migration across the Serengeti, stand in awe of Ngorongoro Crater, and unwind on the spice-scented shores of Zanzibar—Tanzania is safari grandeur at its finest.

Uganda

In Uganda, the wild feels closer. It’s in the hush of ancient forests, the watchful gaze of mountain gorillas, and the rhythmic pulse of the Nile as it carves its way north.

Zambia

Zambia is shaped by its rivers and reserves—where mighty waters wind through national parks and wildlife roams across vast, unspoiled plains. Far less commercial than many of its neighbors

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a land of dramatic contrasts and hidden treasures. From the hunderous spectacle of Victoria Falls to the sun-drenched plains of Hwange and the riverbanks of Mana Pools

Your Bespoke

Friends and Private Groups Awaits

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, planning a reunion, or gathering your closest friends for a once-in-a-lifetime escape, we’ll craft a tailor-made journey that’s as seamless as it is unforgettable. Let the adventure—and the memories—begin.

Signature Journeys

Singita Safari & Winelands Escape

From leopard-rich game drives in the Sabi Sand to the dramatic wilderness of Kruger's private Lebombo concession, this journey showcases South Africa's wild beauty. End with vineyard sunsets and Cape highlights from your base at the luxurious Delaire Graff Estate in the Winelands.

Southern Africa Explorer

A dynamic journey for the curious couple: track wildlife at Thornybush, marvel at Victoria Falls, and unwind in Cape Town and the Winelands. Romance, adventure, and culture— seamlessly woven together.

Family Safari & Seaside Retreat

From zebra tracks to island tides, this family- friendly journey blends a gentle safari in northern Tanzania with barefoot luxury on Zanzibar's Mnemba Island. Designed for children aged 4 and up, it's the perfect mix of adventure and ease.