Contact Kay to curate your journeyWe create a positive impact through meaningful travel itineraries – giving back to local communities and supporting conservation and wildlife initiatives. Our passion for people and places has inspired us to give our guests the opportunity to get involved in giving back to the community which is a special part of the travel experience, like:
- Planting an Organic Garden
- Supporting a NGO with donating money or donating items that they require
- Paying for an experience, which you the traveller can enjoy which benefits, wildlife, community and the environment like Rhino Notching or even Gorilla Trekking.
Simply by travelling with us you are contributing to people, wildlife and the environment
We can create an experience to fit your specific requirements/need.
GET TO KNOW KAY
Your expert in positive Impact Travel, Kay, shares a little about herself:
My name is Kay and I have been married for 25 years, have 2 amazing children and the only thing I’ve done longer than that is being in travel. My passions include experiencing places and cultures first hand and giving back. I chose travel as a career to see for myself what cannot be experienced on Google. On Saturdays my daughter and I spend time at a farm, where we assist people with disabilities with horse riding – to see the demeanor of the riders as they arrive is amazing, they are genuinely happy, joyful and excited to see one another and their horse. The funny thing is that I feel I get more out of it than they do and I call it my “weekly therapy”.
By using my personal passion of giving back and traveling, I want to assist guests with experiences whereby they can leave something behind, which is more than just footprints. A little can go a long way and can make an even bigger impact than what you will ever know.
Kay – Luxury Travel Manager
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Conserving Africa’s wildlife and its eco-systems
How to travel with a purpose…
Wildlife Conservation – there are three essential pillars of Impact Travel, one being Wildlife Conservation. We need to ensure that future generations can enjoy our world and the incredible animals that live within it – particular animals we need focus on, Elephant, Rhino, Pangolin, Cheetah, Gorillas and Lions
Environmental Conservation – promoting sustainable tourism and attempting to make a positive impact on the environment by: Reforestation, Planting Gardens, Fynbos Planting, and making use of Sustainable Properties.
Community Upliftment – working towards poverty prevention, education, child welfare, employment and more.
ITINERARIES
Take a look at some of our favourite trips which are perfect for any life-changing getaways.
CITY & THE KRUGER
- Itinerary details: 6 nights Cape Town and the Kruger National Park
- Who this is perfect for: couples, friends, family who want to give back
- Highlight activities: Township tour with Uthando, visit 3 to 4 community development projects; Cape Point Tour and a visit to Singita Culinary School
This itinerary was designed for travelers that want to share the heart-warming satisfaction of giving back to a community in need and the mind-opening experience of exploring an entirely new culture with your loved ones.
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CAPE TOWN & SAFARI
- Itinerary Details: a 6 nights Cape Town and Gondwana Game Reserve
- Who this is perfect for: couples, friends, family with older kids who want to give back
- Highlight Activities: Township tour, plant a vegetable garden or painting street art; Cape Point Tour and Interactive Conservation Activities
You and your loved ones can spend time planting vegetable garden alongside Khayelitsha families as well as painting their homes and learning their way of life through visiting the different projects created in the township to uplift the community.
Part-take in a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Gondwana Game Reserve for 3 nights in a specialized wildlife experience and managed interventions. This one of a kind conservation tourism experience was created for individuals, families or groups who want to get more involved in Africa on their safari.
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RWANDA & TANZANIA
- Itinerary details: 15 nights in 2 countries; Rwanda (Kigali, Volcanoes National Park) and Tanzania (Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater and Northern Serengeti)
- Who this is perfect for: couples, friends, family with older kids who want to give back
- Highlight Activities: Gorilla Trekking; tree planting or community visit; KopeLion Conservation visit or visit Bisalalah School
Known as “The Land of a Thousand Hills”, Rwanda supports impressive diversity and endemism which is conserved by its national parks. This itinerary encompasses a bucket list gorilla trek where you will encounter one of the eight families of Mountain Gorilla living on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes. Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most famous national parks and natural attractions, including majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Consequently, the most popular things to do in Tanzania and the reason many people visit the country, are the safaris and wildlife-related adventures.
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RHINO CONSERVATION
- Itinerary details: 3 nights Rhino Conservation Experience
- Who this is perfect for: couples, friends, family who want to give back
- Highlight Activities: game drives; boating; wild walking and hiking safaris, taking part in behind the scenes conservation activities; Rhino Conservation
This journey is all about enriching experiences in balance with nature and immersing yourself in the solitude of the vast, wild landscapes… A once-in-a-lifetime experience as you participate in specialised wildlife experiences and managed interventions.
Take part in multiple rhino notching’s, dartings and DNA collection.
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“We don’t own the planet earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.”
Steve Irwin
Travelling with a Purpose
These are of the meaningful experiences you can part take in on a trip to Africa…
Gorilla Trekking
Rwanda, Congo, Uganda
With over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, it’s no surprise that the majority of guests visit Rwanda, Uganda & Congo to track and view the highly endangered cousins. Set against the backdrop of endless green hills and soaring mountainsides witness one of the most fascinating animals foraging, playing, teasing each other, eating or slumbering in an uncanny resemblance to ourselves. Regulations are very strict in order to keep the Gorillas healthy and wild and the permit costs go back into conservation to help support local economies, deter poaching and keep the endangered species safe for future generations.
andBeyond Sossusvlei Dessert Lodge
Namibia
Sustainability and guest comfort was key focus on the re-design of this lodge. Some key sustainable features are:
- A Fully independent solar hot water system
- A Greywater recycling system per suite (powered by the solar panels on the roof)
- Rainwater harvesting tank (also powered by the solar panels)
- An ingenious roof design providing optimal shade, plus maximum space for unobtrusive solar panels
Golden Monkey Trekking
Rwanda or Uganda
Golden monkeys are an endangered species. Spend an enchanted time watching their frolics as they leap among the slender shoots of bamboo or tumble among the dense foliage on the forest floor. Watch these territorial Monkeys interacting with each other and how they peel the bamboo-like a banana, to eat the insides. Rwanda and Uganda are the only two countries where visitors have the chance of trekking to see them up close.
Pangolin Conservation Experience
South Africa
Participate in our one-of-its-kind Pangolin conservation experience, and support us in this groundbreaking initiative to re-establish Temminck’s ground pangolin (the most trafficked mammal on earth) in a region where they have gone locally extinct.
Visit a Maasai Village…
Kenya & Tanzania
The first thing you will notice is their many vivid colour garments against the natural backdrop of green and brown landscapes. Adding to their display of color is their bright beaded jewelry which the women create to express their identity. They live according to their ancient customs which they will share with you, during your village visit.
Cooking classes
Singita Culinary School
It is a Culinary School that produces 10 international qualified commis chefs per year. The school offers cooking classes to guests which helps bring in money for the school. This way the school benefits and you learn a new recipe or a skill with your loved ones.
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REVIEWS
Here’s a few of our guests feedback…
I wanted to say thank you for your great planning with our safari. We LOVED Phinda – so amazing! The people, the food, the location were truly incredible! Thank you for the anniversary massage as well; so special. We truly can’t wait to come on safari again… soon!
★★★★★
Kay, Just wanted to share a few pictures and thank you and TAS for our fantastic tour of Africa. It was hard to pick out pictures from the thousands we took, but here are a few. We appreciate the effort you put in to make this holiday – a life-changing memory for us all.
★★★★★
I want to reiterate my extreme gratitude for your incredible client service before and during my trip to Africa. You truly went above and beyond my wildest expectations!!
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Had a truly magical time in Rwanda, thanks for organising such a special experience for us.
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I would like to thank you for a really unforgettable holiday. I have never had such a feeling when leaving your beautiful country. We have visited a community center in Kwandwe and it was just the emotion which I would never expect on a holiday. Thank you very very much. You were so professional while planning our trip. I will “promote“ your country whenever and wherever if I can.
★★★★★
Our trip to South Africa was unforgettable. Our experience was amazing, the lodge was beautiful and the game drives were unbelievable. In all the places the hospitality of the staff was beyond our expectations and the animal sighting was spectacular. Being in South Africa was one of my best trips and I am not going to forget the hospitality of their people and the beautiful safaris.
★★★★★
I enjoyed the trip very much and was very impressed with its organization and execution. The trip was my mother’s (84-year-old) bucket list and Timeless Africa safaris tool all the effort of planning off my shoulders. Thank you!!
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“This is your African Story and our team is committed to giving you the expertise, knowledge and commitment to make it perfect in every way.”
Marco van Embden, Chairman of TAS
ABOUT TIMELESS AFRICA SAFARIS
A bit of history
At Timeless Africa Safaris, our greatest passion is uncovering the wonders of Africa for guests from all over the world. This exquisite continent offers an incredible variety of destinations. From the abundant wildlife of nature reserves like the Serengeti; to the refinement and bustle of cities like Cape Town; to the seclusion of private islands like Zanzibar; the beauty of Africa is unparalleled.
Our specialist Luxury Travel Managers offer first-hand insight and decades of industry experience; giving each guest the perfect balance of professional know-how and personal attention. We constantly seek out top luxury accommodation and the most memorable experiences – allowing us to tailor the perfect itinerary for your ultimate African journey.
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CONTACT US
Call Kay:
Direct Tel: +27 (0)21 205 7775
Office Tel: +27 (0)21 461 9001
Skype: kay.theron
Address: 5th Floor, 19 Louis Gradner Street, Cape Town, South Africa