Eco-Luxury Safari Travel | Elevate Destinations

Support Conservation and Community

Whether you’re a first time safari-goer or a repeat enthusiast, traveling on an eco-luxury safari with Elevate Destinations guarantees exceptional wildlife moments in beautiful landscapes. To encounter animals living their daily lives is profoundly exhilarating and will reconnect you with the majesty of our planet’s ecosystems.

We provide top-tier customization for your safari, so no trip is the same. Each Elevate eco-luxury safari is hand-crafted to fit your personal travel style and is unique to you.

Our company prioritizes travel that gives back to conservation and local communities. We work with leading lodges that stand out for their character and location, as well as their social and environmental initiatives. Our trips often blend wildlife experiences with interactive community opportunities to learn more about local cultures and customs.

Buy A Trip, Give A Trip: When you go on safari with Elevate, you support an excursion for local youth to have a first-time wildlife encounter.

We’re full of ideas! Browse our favorites below and get in touch with a travel designer.

Sample Itineraries

Inspiration for your custom adventure

Botswana: A group of six zebras runs through shallow water toward dry grass under bright daylight.

Botswana: Zebra Migrations and Okavango Delta

Journey through Botswana — from the remote Kalahari Desert to the rich Okavango Delta, with nights spent at luxurious, exclusive lodges.

India: A leopard with a golden coat and dark spots stands alert among dense green foliage and trees in a forest. Its body is partially hidden by leaves as it gazes to the right.

India: Large Cat Safari

Explore Western India’s majestic big cats and the richness of its cultural heritage.

A group of children in school uniforms run and play on a grassy field near tall bushes in Kenya, appearing happy and energetic.

Kenya: Family Give Back Safari

Discover Kenya off the beaten track. Community volunteering and first class wildlife make this the family trip of a lifetime.

Kenya: Follow An Elephant Family

Follow a family of elephants on foot in this incredibly intimate mobile safari experience.

Malawi and Zambia: Bush and Beach

A wonderful itinerary that combines bush and beach experiences in Zambia and Malawi.

Malawi and Zambia: Grassroots change and unique adventures

Uncover innovative efforts to catalyze grassroots change and engage in unique adventures.

Malawi: Culture, Community, and Conservation

Combine encounters with community and wildlife in warm-hearted Malawi.

Namibia: Ultimate Honeymoon

This is the ultimate “unchartered” honeymoon. Stay in eco-luxurious lodges while traveling the vast and achingly beautiful country of Namibia.

Namibia: Wild Adventure

This trip will take you to the iconic sights of an ancient land, while staying in beautiful, conservation-conscious luxury lodges.

Rwanda and Uganda: Social innovation, Gorillas, and Wildlife

Combine visits to innovative social projects with immersion in wilderness and wildlife.

South Africa: Three people stand on a stone lookout at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the rugged coastline and blue ocean at Cape Point, with waves crashing below and green vegetation surrounding the scene.

South Africa: Eco-Luxury Adventure

The quintessential South African itinerary is all the best of wildlife, wine, culture, and cuisine.

South Africa: Luxury Whale Migration and Wildlife Safari

Marvel at the hundreds of whales that visit the shores of South Africa each year, and end your stay with a safari.

Tanzania: Active Great Migration Safari

Walk, canoe, bike and hike as you see the iconic Great Migration.

Tanzania: Great Migration Safari

See for yourself why the Great Migration is called “the greatest show on earth!”

Tanzania: A male lion with a thick, dark mane sits in tall, sunlit grass, gazing intently into the distance. The background is a blurred, golden savanna landscape.

Tanzania: Iconic Nature and Culture

Witness once-in-a-lifetime wildlife events and connect with the local Maasai culture.

A group of students sit at wooden desks in a classroom in Tanzania, writing in notebooks and working together. Three women in the front are focused on sharing notes and collaborating.

Tanzania: Service and Safari

Spend your vacation giving back to others in Tanzania. One of our most popular trips — great for all ages!

Uganda: Epic Wilderness Safari

Discover the magnificent natural beauty of Uganda as you set off on the expedition of a lifetime.

Uganda: Great Apes of Africa

Uganda’s greatest treasures: Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest and Gorillas of Bwindi.

Uganda: Kidepo National Park. A group of giraffes stands and walks on a dirt road surrounded by grass and trees in a savanna landscape.

Uganda: Kipedo Safari Extension

In the remote and far reaches of Northern Uganda, you’ll find the epic Kidepo National Park.

Uganda: Three adult gorillas sit on the forest floor surrounding a baby gorilla in the center. Lush green leaves and branches fill the background, suggesting a dense jungle environment.

Uganda: Safari and Primate Trekking

Travel deep into the heart of Uganda to encounter the country’s incredible landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Zambia: Aerial view of a wide, winding river bordered by lush green vegetation and islands, under a partly cloudy sky with expansive forest in the background.

Zambia: Ultimate Adventure Safari

With thousands of acres of national park, Zambia is an emerging safari destination.