African Safaris and Travel Created for the "Connoisseur"
African Designer Destination Safaris and Travel
If you are accustomed to the "Rich and Famous" lifestyle then let us take care of your Luxury African Safari.
About Us
Best of Southern Africa
Private East Africa
Best of Seychelles
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African Designer Destination Safaris is owned and operated by Mark Garzancich and Celeste Greenblatt, founders and owners of Taga Safaris Africa, a South African Safari company established many years ago in 1994. With extensive years experience in tailor-made African Safaris for the discerning traveller, we are now taking this concept to the next level, "The ultimate Personalised Itinerary" complete with absolute luxury, personalised service and last but not least, Privacy.
All of our highly experienced consultants have been born and bred in South Africa and since 1994 have honed their passion for creating that ultimate luxurious Safari with a touch of class.
Client satisfaction and exceptional personal service have been the hallmarks of our organisation which we continually strive to improve, in order to create the "Best of the Best" African Safari experience for you.
African Designer Destination Safaris will help you custom design your own personal itinerary and then we will add our flair for imagination to it thereby giving you an African Safari that will simply resonate with Style, Class and Privacy.
We have carefully selected what we believe to be the Top Destinations in Africa that offer only World Class Hospitality and of course the Ultimate African Experience.
We will arrange private charter flights between destinations, private road transfers with your own personal driver, organise a private land drover for your personalised game viewing and any other personal requests that you might have such as private dinners, lunches or breakfasts out in the bush and other smaller items that will personalise your safari.
If you are accustomed to the "Rich and Famous" lifestyle then Call or Contact Us and we will design your Exclusive and Personalised African Experience for you.
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Mark and Celeste
The Best of Southern Africa Private Safari has been designed to give the discerning traveller the ultimate luxurious experience that Southern Africa has to offer on a private basis. Combined with top award winning Hotels, world renowned Game Lodges, the most luxurious Train in the world and of course Cape Town and Victoria Falls, this safari is for those who demand only the best that life has to offer. This is a working example and can be customised to suit your personal requests. At all the game lodges and camps you will have your own private landrover which will enable you to do what suits you at your own pace.
Day 1 - The Saxon hotel, Johannesburg
The Saxon is unique and unforgettable, and has achieved world renown for outstanding and unparalleled South African hospitality. A worthy recipient of numerous highly acclaimed international awards, the Saxon has for the last six consecutive years been voted the World’s Leading Boutique Hotel. The Saxon Spa and Studio was voted the Best Day Spa in South Africa 2006 by Les Nouvelles Esthétiques and named Top 100 City Spa in the World 2007 by Tatler UK.
Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.The trains - which may be hauled by steam, diesel or electric locomotives at various stages of the journey.
Ellerman Villa, located in the gardens of Ellerman House, is a 21st century addition to the Ellerman experience and a breath of fresh sea air in all its adventurous architectural proportions. Purposely to pamper the world's most discerning guests with every comfort imaginable including a butler and private chef, Ellerman Villa has three master bedrooms and two spa rooms all with sensational sea views.
Here you will spend the next 8 nights exploring the wonders of one of Africas greatest safari regions. Below is a choice of Premium Camps that we recommend. You may of course choose any other camps in our portfolio.
Toka Leya Camp is hidden on the banks of the Zambezi River in the western sector of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, about 12km upstream from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Spend 3 nights at one of South Africa's Top Game Lodges. Below is a choice of lodges we highly recommend. You may of course choose any other lodges in our portfolio.
Farewell and Hope to see you back in the near future.
Want to avoid the Crowds in East Africa?
At Mara Plains we believe in keeping the experience intimate and personal, so there are no set camp schedules and no set meal times. The day's activities and meals are tailored around your preferences and the wildlife activities of the moment.
The camp is located in a private conservancy bordering the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Guests inside the conservancy are allowed to enjoy nature-based walks and productive night game drives that would otherwise not be possible if you were staying inside the park.
A typical morning starts with an early wake-up call at first light before we set out to explore what animals traversed the area during the night and early mornings when the big cats in particular are most active. Returning to camp for breakfast allows for conversation around the table about what was seen and what were the highlights of the morning's drive. Getting closer to nature on foot is a highlight for many guests and this can be arranged after breakfast for those who are interested. Your armed guide will introduce you to the abundant birdlife and can help you identify trees and local plant species, or sharpen your wildlife tracking skills.
There is usually time for a siesta after lunch. Game drives are arranged for late afternoon / early evening so we can savour the African sunset with refreshing sundowner drinks and snacks before continuing our drive to witness the nocturnal animals as they become more active. A hearty dinner awaits you back at camp. Share stories of the day with other guests and staff, whilst listening to the sounds of the African bush come alive.
Mara Plains guests can also take advantage of the fascinating cultural opportunity to visit a Maasai village (or "Enkang" as it is known locally) and experience the traditional ways of the community. For those who are interested in a hot air balloon safari we can take you to one of the ballooning launch sites for a fabulous early morning experience (This is at extra cost).
One of the Mara Plains offerings is that our guests have the option to book their own private safari vehicle, with their own private safari guide. The additional cost for this service is US$250 per vehicle per day. With this comes the ability to stay out as long as you like to view and photograph what interests you. We have one additional vehicle available for this private guiding service and this should be reserved and paid for in advance to avoid disappointment.
A complementary, quality Canon digital camera set is included with your private vehicle to enhance your experience, along with a wide-ranging variety of quality Canon lenses. At the end of your stay, your images are downloaded so that you have the best possible quality images to take back home. And don't worry about your photographic knowledge. Our staff will teach you how to get the maximum from the cameras and equipment. As the camera is digital, you have instantaneous feedback on what you have
photographed and what to look for to improve.What is included in this kit is:
(a) The latest Canon 50D digital camera
(b) A Canon 28 to 135mm lens
(c) A Canon 100 to 400 lens
(d) A Canon 500mm lens
2) The opening page is too "thin" and I would like to beef this up with the following additions to the opening text.Mara Plains Camp is a small, high quality, six-roomed camp under canvas that is located within the private Olare Orok Conservancy and just a few hundred
meters to the north of the Masai Mara National Reserve boundary. Guests can game drive in both the Masai Mara National Reserve and in the privacy of the neighbouring Olare Orok Conservancy away from the crowds. The Conservancy is a fabulous wildlife reserve of nearly twenty thousand acres, rich in wildlife (including the predators and big cats in particular). The OOC conservancy boasts Mara's lowest vehicle density, no mini-buses and only one guest room per 700 acres. An additional advantage to staying at Mara Plains, is that guests can game drive throughout the newly formed Mara North Conservancy - an area of around 80,000 acres that is in the process of materialising. Leopard George is one of the famous locations within the Mara North Conservancy.
Twelve reasons to stay at Mara Plains?
1) It is one of the smallest and most personal camps in the Mara region with only 6 rooms
2) Mara Plains is a quality tented camp with large rooms, each with their own veranda and en-suite facilities, offering an all in tariff that includes your accommodation, meals, drinks (including alcoholic) and activities
3) The camp has superb staff and guides - amongst the best in all of Kenya
4) The location of the camp is at centre of many predator territories. Rarely does a night go by without the roaring of lions nearby
5) Mara Plains' guests can game drive throughout all the main areas within the Mara eco-system - including the Masai Mara Reserve and its two prime neighbouring private conservancies - the Olare Orok Conservancy and the Mara North Conservancy. These two conservancies total over 100,000 acres and Mara Plains is the only camp that can game drive in the park and within both these two private conservancies.
6) Game drives on the Olare Orok Conservancy get you away from all mini-buses and experience the Mara's lowest density, high-quality game viewing, a rare privilege in the Mara
7) Mara Plains offers possibly the largest range of activities anywhere in the Mara - game drives, quality night drives, nature walks with armed guides, balloon safaris (at extra cost), visits to authentic Maasai villages,
8) Private vehicles are available for guests who wish for more privacy or who wish to set their own agenda.
9) One set of the latest digital camera equipment and quality long lenses are available free of charge for those who have booked and paid for a private vehicle
10) Superb and very productive night drives are a highlight. If there is action happening, the guides are happy to jump in vehicles and go.
11) Mara Plains has flexible meal times with no routine - centred on what is happening out in the field. There is no having to be "back in camp at 9 o'clock for breakfast"
12) Mara Plains commits each year to pay over US$100,000 per annum directly into the neighbouring Maasai communities' coffers to maintain and preserve the conservancies and its wildlife.
Ever imagined owning your own private Island Getaway, well at North Island in the Seychelles you can get close to that. Away from the Main Island and all the crowds, at North Island you will be guaranteed total privacy and tranquility.
This is an excellent place for family reunions and you can hire out the entire island for that.
Spending time in Cape Town, then why not spoil yourself and charter the luxurious Princess Emma Motor Yacht and cruise the waters of the Western and Eastern Cape in luxury. Tailormade Cruises to suit our guests needs are available.
