Encompass Africa

Encompass Africa is one of the leading new generation travel specialists with offices in South Africa and Australia.  Our team of passionate and highly experienced staff deliver luxury tailormade authentic safari travel for guests from all over the world. Each itinerary is designed with care to deliver genuine immersive safari experiences that engage all of the senses, immerse you in landscapes and see you staying in special properties and places run by smiling faces.  We cut out the noise of mass tourism, seek out escapist and unique, share worthy experiences whilst simultaneously allowing you to really unplug.  Experience the difference. Tailormade Africa.We know (and love) Africa Encompass Africa only specialises in Africa. We believe to be a true Africa specialist you cannot have a diversified offering beyond the continent.  We have all lived, worked and even loved in Africa and return year on year spending more time in the same and new locations. We constantly adapt to suit the ebbs and flows of each new season in Africa, whether it’s connecting with new suppliers or figuring out the best places for you to go following a dramatic change in the environment. Quite simply, last year’s must-attend location could be this year’s must-avoid destination. We ensure your safety at every turn because we truly care about you and want to make sure you see the best of what Africa has to offer each and every time you visit. What that means is that our itineraries are second to none because we are so knowledgeable and passionate about Africa. And rest assured, wherever we send you, our team has been there. We are literally in and out of Africa for more than half of the year, consider it a perk of the job… we would never expect you to experience anything we haven’t experienced ourselves. So if you desire exceptional, expert, passionate, prompt and professional safari tailoring (phew, that's a mouthful but oh so true), why not bring it to someone who only specialises in Africa and knows how to design genuine experiences. Your African safari dream is our daily passion and profession Our team of staff in Australia and South Africa have been hand picked based on strict criteria and high expectations. Each staff member has a real zest for life, travel and an exceptional passion for Africa. Most importantly, our team possesses a strong moral fibre, commitment to professional and personal service for each and every guest. It should come as no surprise that we love talking about Africa each and every day. In a nutshell, the Encompass Africa team will always try harder and will always give you more. When it comes to Africa, we are the leaders. Inspired by you We talk to every single one of our guests regardless of where they live in the world. Our specialists really listen so we can learn more about you, your travel style and to understand what is important for your journey to Africa. by getting to know you we can then create safari holiday itineraries to your specifications. We design our African safari experiences to what you can spend in terms of time and money. We never waste your time (or ours). We won’t suggest a location that doesn't suit you perfectly and we’ll never give you brochures that go out of date before they leave the printing press (let’s face it, they’re bad for the environment anyway). The Best for Less Jonathon’s outstanding relationships and longevity in the safari industry has meant access to great rates and special offers. Here at Encompass Africa we even create exclusive deals for our loyal guests and repeat safari-goers. We take our commission from the lodges and camps, not from you. So that means the Encompass Africa service is indeed complimentary and you can get a safari holiday for the same price if not cheaper than booking direct. With an office in Johannesburg and Australia, you can also pay in multiple currencies depending on where you are located. We have US dollar accounts, Australian dollar accounts and Rand. Inspiration and innovation comes standard We promote an innovative culture and attitude at Encompass Africa. We think differently and strive to apply innovative thinking and creativity to everything we do. Our team is the fountain of new ideas, fuelling better products and services and processes to benefit you, our guests. The very notion of an African safari holiday is exciting and inspiring. So we provide creative material in an exciting planning phase that will inspire you about the endless possibilities for your Africa safari experience with us. The inspiration won't stop there. Even once you have booked, we will offer you exclusive access to our Safari Concierge where more inspiration and helpful travel information awaits. Unparalleled reliability Encompass Africa has a complete commitment to stress free holiday planning and travel. As such, we offer a 24/7 guest service in Australia and Africa. We are committed and strive to always do what we promise in the planning stage. We make every effort to ensure we not only meet, but exceed your needs and expectations, always maintaining an unbiased professional position. We will openly communicate options with you and outline why we recommend certain things to see and do or places to stay. Once you are happy with the safari holiday created for you, we deliver full travel documentation through a unique online portal called our 'Safari Concierge'. With access anywhere in the world by unique user name and password, your documentation is safe and accessible. Whilst in Africa, you have 24/7 access to our Guests in Africa program that offers additional helpful information, emergency contact and last minute additional booking assistance. Easy as Encompass Africa As a one stop 'safari shop' we everything you need for an effortless, safe safari holiday. This includes international and regional flights, land arrangements, comprehensive travel insurance to ensure you are covered and a unique online Safari Concierge plus 24/7 Guest in Africa program to ensure and effortless experience from start to finish. Connecting you to Africa’s Finest  Jonathon has been in the industry for years now and has built up a mighty network of partners on the ground in Africa which means we can go the extra mile and share Africa’s finest with our guests. We prefer intimate, owner run properties and know the owners and their teams personally. Our handpicking and vetting process means these hidden gems of Africa are tried and tested before you arrive as a way of ensuring quality. With long term relationships with larger lodges and hotel chains we can equally offer fantastic rates. You only have one life to live and the Encompass Africa team and partners on the ground in Africa are here to help you realise your dreams and enjoy an experience that could quite literally change your life! Contact us today and experience the difference for yourself.