Elevate Destinations

Experts in socially responsible luxury travel. We design travel experiences that support conservation and local communities without skimping on comfort.

Testimonials from our travelers to Africa

The Burke Family

We would recommend Elevate Destinations 10000000%. What I’ve been expressing to people is how much you all listen to what we wanted to do and how perfectly it was executed. We traveled with a 15-year-old and 12-year-old girls. They loved the evening sleep out and the breakfast in the morning over the open fire. They also truly enjoyed visiting the local communities, playing soccer with the girls soccer club, and riding in a plane around Victoria Falls. We recommend Elevate Destinations for anybody looking for an amazing travel agency.

— Timothy Burke, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Kasbah Bab Ourika in Morocco

We have worked with other planners and now place you at the very top! From our first introduction you listened well and created a very responsive and perfect journey. Thank you Elevate for designing a non-touristy, authentic exploration of the amazing culture, people, cuisine and many colors of Morocco. Our 70th birthday adventure was beyond expectation!

— Lisa Kohler, Morocco

The Warren Family

It was just an amazing adventure offering an experience unequalled and something that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. All of our accommodations were wonderful as was the food, staff and, in particular, safari guides at each camp. Each game drive (of the approximately 20 we did) was wonderful. Each of the conservancies had different wildlife. We even saw the elusive aardvark on a night game drive in the Mara. The safari experience was never the same twice, never boring and never got old. I’d recommend Elevate for the personal service, the wonderful itinerary, and their intimate knowledge of each lodge and conservancy.

— Lisa Warren, Kenya

A giraffe leans its head through a large window into a dining room in Kenya, eating from the table as a smiling family of four enjoys their meal and watches the animal.

It felt like Kenya and the perfectly curated trip encouraged true connection with our kids—no screens, no distractions, just a deeper understanding of the world and of nature. At every turn of our trip, my husband and I witnessed our young children absorb their new surroundings and were in awe as we saw them become young travelers themselves. This was the first family trip we have taken to a new destination for all of us. Each camp was comfortable, well designed, and far exceeded our expectations! I never wanted to leave each camp when it was time to move on to the next. The food was delicious, and the hospitality was unmatched.

— The Baird/Ryan Family, Kenya

A family stands in front of a safari vehicle, smiling and holding drinks, with dry grass and trees in the background.

Your selection of our 3 camps was excellent. Saw a multitude of wildlife and the guides and staff at the camps were enjoyable to be around and well qualified and accommodating. Always love the Sundowners. We can never get enough of seeing the wildlife of Africa.

— Gene Hardy, Botswana

A group of eight people stand in a row outdoors, silhouetted against a sunset sky, with grass visible in the foreground.

It was truly our trip of a lifetime! Couldn't have been better!! The only downside of the trip was the 19 hour air travel from Cape Town to Detroit and then the recovery time! Wonderful trip!!!

— Ken Green, South Africa

Two people riding camels in a desert landscape with clear blue sky and sandy hills in the background.

Our Morocco trip was the best one I have ever taken. Dominique and her team did an exceptional job with the hotels, drivers, and our guides. The Riads, Kasbah and glamping we experienced were amazing!

— Jay Pollit, Morocco

Six people in outdoor clothing and hats stand in a row on a dirt path beside a rhinoceros in Kenya, with trees and bushes in the background under a blue sky with clouds.

Lana, Emily, and the Elevate team provided extraordinary service from the planning through the execution. Every question or concern was answered promptly with great attention to detail. The trip firmly placed Kenya in our hearts and souls.

— The Patterson Family, Kenya

Rwanda: Two people wearing masks and outdoor gear take a selfie in a lush, green forest with a group of gorillas sitting on the ground in the background.

Thanks for planning such an amazing journey for us! Visiting chimps, gorillas, and monkeys was thrilling. The chimpanzee experience was fantastic—we were able to watch a baby and family playing on the ground for quite some time. Jean Marie was an outstanding guide for the week, and we would love to request him for a future visit. Overall one of our best trips yet!

— Ben Kahrl and Connie Mao, Rwanda

A group of zebras graze near an acacia tree in the grassy savanna of Kenya, with a dirt road curving through the landscape and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

An adventure of a lifetime. The highlights were the people and the animals. Elevate Destinations made all connections seamless. Itinerary design was catered to all of our interests and abilities. All accommodations were diverse but wonderful.

— Bonnie Cauffman, Kenya

South Africa: A vibrant garden with clusters of red and yellow flowers in the foreground, green and orange bushes in the middle, and a mountain under a blue sky with few clouds in the background.

The safaris were the best! Each camp was wonderful, the guides were excellent and all exceeded my expectations! Every guide we had was excellent! Very knowledgeable, personable and went out of their way to assure we got to see all the animals we wanted. Being in such close contact with nature is really a spiritual experience — very grounding and helps one put things in perspective.

— Judy Szor, South Africa

Kenya: A giraffe with a distinct pattern stands among tall grass and green bushes in Kenya, with flat-topped trees and mountains in the background under a clear sky.

We were on the move quite a bit from Nairobi to two different camps. All transfers were seamless. I feel we were able to experience the very best of Kenya in the best way possible. The formal itinerary provided was excellent and helpful along the way. Guides were very knowledgeable, accommodating, and fun to be with. It not only fulfilled a dream of mine to go on a safari in Africa, but it exceeded any expectations I ever had of the experience. Elevate designed the perfect trip for a first time safari.

— Cindy Watson, Kenya