Atelier Africa Safaris

“Brotherly love.” - a photo by Claire Trickett - Editor & Travel Blogger
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Sunday’s : our Editor & Travel Blogger shares some weekly travel escapism.
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Whilst we love spending time with Africa's iconic species, safaris aren't only about lions and elephants, and it's always exciting bumping into lesser-known creatures. Smaller than a cheetah with a similar coat, servals spend much of their time foraging for rodents, birds, reptiles, frogs, and insects. Satellite-dish ears help these cats track down their prey which they pounce on using long, powerful limbs. This gorgeous cat was spotted on the prowl near our new Mara Toto Tree Camp. ⁣⁣
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📍 Mara Toto Tree Camp⁣⁣⁣ (https://ow.ly/aqby50Tcbpb)

New Emboo River Camp now open!

After the severe rains in March, the Kenyan eco-luxury camp looks better than before...and they have a new electrified Landy!

Right in the pulse of the Maasai Mara, Emboo is the playground for the curious and the bold who want to dive into nature without sacrificing comfort or the planet's wellbeing. Here, the magic of wildlife, the warmth of the local culture, and the freshness of farm-picked meals come together, all powered by green technologies.

Visit bit.ly/4grwQFF for more.

📷“A meerkat stands on a termite mound on its hind legs, propped up by its tail – a lookout while the rest of the gang searches for food before the sun sets. It’s almost time to call it a day.” Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. © Hannes Lochner (Photographer of the Year 2024 entry)

Want to experience the safari of a lifetime next year? Now’s the time to book!

Let us take you off the beaten track to uncover some of the lesser-known, more exclusive parts of the magical continent…

We’ll curate your perfect safari from 20 years of experience in Africa.

If it’s a wildlife experience you’re after, you simply can’t go wrong with us in Zambia, Zimbabwe, or Botswana.

Craving more culture? Try Ethiopia.

Or go for pure beach bliss in the Seychelles, Zanzibar, or Madagascar!

Visit bit.ly/3T6fqUP to get in touch today to experience a journey more luxurious, personal, and unique than you can imagine!

📷 “I waited 10 hours to get this image! We knew the leopard Bahati had hidden her cubs in a den alongside a river. We parked in the river crossing about 70m from the den and waited. Seven hours passed, but Bahati never appeared. We had to return to camp as it was getting dark. We returned first thing the next morning and waited another three hours before Bahati arrived. After briefly nursing her cub, she picked it up and carried it across the river.” Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. © Ivan Glaser (Photographer of the Year 2024 runner up)

🦁 Get front row seats to the greatest wildlife spectacle! 🐘

If there is one must-see wildlife event on this planet, it’s The Great Wildebeest and Zebra Migration between the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the most Southern parts of the Serengeti in Tanzania.

From June to October, they take enormous risks trying to cross some of Africa’s most dangerous rivers to get to fresh green grass on the other side.

But from December to March, when the over-a-million-animals-large herd is in the southern parts of the Serengeti, the stakes get even higher!

Let us take you on an unforgettable wildlife experience, where you’ll get up close and personal to one of the world’s most amazing natural phenomena - the calving season of The Great Migration.

Chat to us for more: https://bit.ly/3T6fqUP

A mother leopard with her 4-month-old-daughter resting in thick cover along an intermittent watercourse called the Olkeju Rongai, to the south of the Talek River.

Leopards have 2 to 3 cubs, but in areas where there are large numbers of lions and hyenas mortality is high, with raising even one of the cubs to independence at around 1.5 to 2 years of age considered a success.

All big cats - worldwide - are threatened by the impact of the burgeoning human population with massive loss of their historical range due to development, conflict with pastoralists and farmers, poaching and the skin trade.

Today there are 20,000 wild lions in Africa, and around 7,000 cheetahs. There are no reliable population estimates but it is thought there are +100,000 leopards left in Africa and perhaps fewer than 10,000 in Asia.

The Final One in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

📷Never off duty. A cheetah cub playfully reaches up to its mother after waking her from a slumber. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. © Alexia Chevron (Photographer of the Year 2024 entry)

Ready to rough it, Armani style?

Allow us to introduce you to some of Africa's most exclusive tented camps...

🦒 Luxury and adventure at Mara River Tented Camp in Tanzania
🦁 Colonial safari at Jack's Camp in Botswana
🐘 Moroccan-inspired comfort at Sasaab Camp in Kenya
⭐ A starlit safari at Ngala Tented Camp in South Africa
🌵 Bygone desert accommodation at Sonop in Namibia

Visit bit.ly/3M8OsYS to learn all about why we love these luxurious tented camps and add them to your African safari bucket list!

📷Pot-bellied bliss. Two lion cubs round off a large meal with a lazy caper. Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. © Glenn Minten (Photographer of the Year 2024 entry)
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✨ Unveiling 5 of Africa's most exclusive lodges ✨

While Africa is famous for its amazing wildlife, rich culture, and natural splendour, it’s also home to some incredible luxury lodges.

Here's a glimpse of a few of our favourites…

🐚 Miavana in Madagascar
🏖️ Kisawa Sanctuary in Mozambique
🦁 Tswalu Kalahari in South Africa
🦒 ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya
🐘 Atzaro Okavango Camp in Botswana

Visit bit.ly/4dG2NYr to learn all about these amazing lodges and add them to your luxruy African safari bucket list!

This young male leopard stands on the brink of a challenging journey…

As he edges closer to total independence, he will soon embrace the life of a nomad, roaming the vast expanse of the Greater Kruger in search of a territory to call his own.
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📷 One of our guides

📷Oh, the stories you could tell. An earless rhino of Kenya. © Thorsten Hanewald (Photographer of the Year 2024 entry)

As closely related subspecies, eastern lowland gorillas and mountain gorillas exhibit many visual and behavioral similarities, as well as some important differences. Bamboo leaves, for example, are a staple of lowland gorillas in Virunga, while their highland cousins are rarely observed eating them.⁠
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En tant que sous-espèces étroitement liées, les gorilles des plaines orientales et les gorilles des montagnes présentent de nombreuses similitudes visuelles et comportementales, ainsi que quelques différences importantes. Les feuilles de bambou, par exemple, sont un aliment de base pour les gorilles des plaines de Virunga, alors que leurs cousins des montagnes sont rarement observés en train d'en manger.⁠
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The conquest continues for the Black Dam Males as they solidify their dominance over the Monwana pride territory.

With no sign of Mapoza for some time now, there is nothing between them and total reign.
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On high alert (literally) 🦒

Wild dogs are also known as escape-hunting dogs and painted dogs. Even though they are not large, their speed, stamina, and teamwork make them highly efficient predators.

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📷: Andbeyond assistant guide: Kebatho Ndozi
📍: Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
🌍: Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Mozambique calling...

Indulge in the finer things in life at the White Pearl. Wake up to the sound of waves gently crashing against the shore, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin and enjoy magnificent views of the ocean.

Feeling the midweek slump?
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This little infant is not only adorable. She's the great-granddaughter of the legendary silverback, Titus! 🦍

✨Her name, Nibagwire, means “multiply."
✨She is the daughter of Ubuhamya in the Segasira family, adding to the legacy of silverback Titus, known as the “gorilla king.”
✨Despite being one of the youngest infants in the group, Nibagwire's adventurous nature captivates observers as she ventures away from her mother. 💛

And, yep! You can symbolically adopt Nibagwire!
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Door-to-door heli hopping at Atzaró Okavango - your next stop on a bucket-list Botswana luxury safari!

In the heart of Botswana's famous Okavango Delta, Atzaró offers incredible views, more wildlife than you can imagine, and a unique opportunity to really connect with nature.

Learn more and chat to us about getting there: bit.ly/3YmfdQE