Your Southern & East Africa Luxury Travel Specialist
We love Africa. It has a magic not found anywhere else on our planet. It is a dream destination and it is our home. Our passion is to inspire you to experience the best of Southern and East Africa.
We specialise in crafting authentic, memorable and highly customised journeys to soul-enriching destinations in beautiful countries.
Your dream, our expertise. Discover Africa with us.
Why Us?

Integrity & Passion
We are a team of kind, compassionate, caring women who are truly passionate about sharing our love of Africa. It is more than a job to us. We want nothing more than to exceed your expectations by offering honest and unbiased advice. Booking a holiday to Africa can be daunting. Don’t worry – we’ve got you.

Trusted, Local Experts
Over 18 years in the industry has given us the time to truly know our product. We’ve tried and tested almost every destination we promote to ensure that what we recommend is perfect for you. Our clients know this and that is why over 90% of our business is through client referral and repeat business. Being based in Cape Town means we get to meet each and every client personally too, ensuring you have a familiar face to welcome and care for you during your entire stay.

Honest Value
Booking with us won’t cost you more. Rather, our first-hand expertise along with our long-standing relationships with suppliers will add incredible value to your trip. And we take care of every detail from start to finish in one complete tailor-made itinerary.
Reviews



Eckhardt KrielTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Affordable Luxury and Wilderness in Perfect Balance From the moment we were greeted at the airport to the final departure, every part of our Southern African safari experience was flawlessly executed. The team at African Pathfinder went above and beyond to make this the trip of a lifetime. Gaenor listened carefully to our requirements and paid attention to every detail from ensuring our visas were up to date, to providing us with very detailed driving directions for the self-drive portion in Namibia. The accommodations that were booked for us were equally impressive. Each lodge and camp we stayed at blended luxury with nature beautifully. Falling asleep to the sounds of the wild and waking up to breathtaking views was a dream come true. The food was delicious, the staff warm and welcoming, and every detail was thoughtfully considered. We wanted an affordable safari in all three countries that offered adventure without sacrificing comfort — and African Pathfinder delivered in every way. Botswana: Ann and I want to talk about Botswana in particular as this experience was nothing short of spectacular. Gaenor put us in the very capable hands of Rob and Charlotte of Golden Africa Safaris. At every camp we were welcomed like family with warm smiles. The chef performed miracles to provide amazing meals with the bare essentials of pots and pans and Dutch ovens over an open fire. The food was incredible (even for picky eaters), and the safety and comfort were always top-notch. Even after each drive we were greeted warmly and treated to warm face cloths to wipe our faces and hands. The roaming camps were well-equipped and comfortable. Our guide, Moa, was deeply knowledgeable about the wildlife and ecosystems and clearly respected by the other guides. His encyclopaedic knowledge of the fauna, flora of the bush as well as economic and socio-political issues facing Botswana made for memorable conversations. It is obvious he loves his country dearly. We appreciated that he took the time to occasionally stop the safari vehicle and introduce us to plants and bushes that were used by indigenous peoples for herbs and medicines. He had a sixth sense for where the animals would be and always positioned the vehicle for perfect lighting which we as photographers really appreciated. Every drive brought something new. The evenings around the campfire (accompanied by well-earned gin & tonics!), the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and the sense of wonder we felt daily made this so memorable. This trip touched our hearts — the landscapes, the people, and the sheer beauty of the wildlife. We felt cared for and inspired every step of the way. This was more than a vacation — it was a profound, soul-stirring experience that connected us deeply to Africa’s natural beauty. Five stars is not enough. Dave van EedenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Celebration in Zimbabwe A truly memorable trip – thank you Gaenor, for all the arrangements – everything went off without a hitch. The highlights o The Zambezi river cruise o The quality of the guides at Nehimba and Boman o A lion kill and a pride of 21 lion of three generations – including watching the 3 month old cubs suckling their Mom o The friendliness of the Zimbabweans – customer care was excellent o The big sky vistas across the savannah plains and the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets o The surprise dinner arranged for a birthday (including birthday cake) – in our chalet at Nehimba overlooking the salt pan with the elephants drinking 10-20 metres away A few lowlights: o The quality of the roads which made the transfers very tedious – I expected poor infrastructure but the state of the country is far worse than I expected having last been to Vic Falls some 10 years ago – so very sad! Other comments: The Boma dinner was good – drumming very noisy! Lookout café was excellent as was the rain forest – very wet! Nehimba was special – we were the only guests and the couple who manage the lodge (Dan and Nysha) had only been there three weeks and were excellent o Bomani was busy - we were grouped with two very pleasant Canadian couples – whom we ate with and travelled with o The Travel app was very useful as was all the travel information Thank you again Gaenor - looking forward to the next one! Dave Sue MoffittTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you all, especially Lindsay for such a wonderful Safari. It was a real pleasure working with you and it was so exciting opening up your inspiring ideas for our itinerary. Goodluck, our guide from Asilia was also a perfect match. His knowledge was outstanding and he could spot a lion's ear twitching hundreds of yards away. We loved being on safari everyday with a close encounter not only with the Big Five but also Masai villages and markets. The accommodation was perfect and our favourite was Kuba Kuba - perched on the escarpment with views of the Serengetti and the migrating animals. The non safari accommodation worked so well. We relaxed in lovely surroundings and de jet-lagged. Our favourite was Rivertrees. We ended our time in Zanzibar. Such a romantic and different destination. We thoroughly wound down at Pongwe Beach and then explored Stonetown to our hearts content. Thanks to everyone involved in our trip. We will come back. Sue and Ken Moffitt Linda MacklinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used the services of African Pathfinder on many occasions and always been extremely pleased with all the accommodation arrangements, detailed itineraries, suggestions. They have great expertise, so helpful and knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble for them to arrange or fulfill specific needs and requirements. We look forward to our next adventure early next year and passed on their details to friends who hope to travel to Africa. jane garnettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was certainly a trip of a lifetime! This was my first time back in South Africa in 31 years and our son's first ever visit. When we asked him if it had met his expectations, he said it far exceeded them. Thanks to Gaenor, our vacation was simply spectacular! Everything was organized so well, not a single hiccup in the arrangements. The accommodations she selected were perfect and Gaenor's suggestion for the safari camp couldn't have been better. What an experience. We only had two weeks but we saw so much. I have no hesitation at all recommending African Pathfinder. We are so thrilled that we used their excellent services to plan this memorable trip. Thank you and we will be back! Khotso MophoshoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lindsay and African Pathfinder were excellent from the start when I reached out for recommendations and ideas, to planning to my fiancé and I having a lovely time. Thank you!! Randall McKeonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have experienced two incredible trips to Africa, thanks to African Pathfinder. Our first trip to South Africa allowed us to see several different aspects of life in South Africa, including several days at a safari lodge. That trip was so successful, we decided to return to Africa with our extended family several years later. Dionne was especially patient while planing this second trip (to Zimbabwe & Kenya), as there were 15 of us, all with different schedules and wishes. Dionne did a spectacular job planning the itineraries for both trips, giving us the opportunity to explore all the incredible things South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe have to offer. I highly recommend using African Pathfinder for your next trip to Africa!
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