Contact Belinda to curate your journeyTravel is part of what it is to be human and is part of our lifestyle. When we travel, we get swept away by sounds, colours, smells, tastes and sights. We snap photos and taste different food, meet new people, learn amazing facts, find inspiration, try to learn a few words in a different language – all of which are wonderful ways to experience a new destination. Travelling to a new place can be, and in my opinion, should be a transformative experience. The experiences in Africa are rich and profound. The memories of the amazing people you meet along the way will be part of the souvenir stories you carry back home.
GET TO KNOW BELINDA
Your expert in Luxury Lifestyle Travel, Belinda, shares her story:
This exquisite continent offers an incredible variety of destinations, each rich with opportunities to enjoy, engage, bond, learn, enrich yourself and even leave a lasting impact. This is living.
I draw inspiration from culture, history, gastronomy, music and dance, landscapes, wildlife, nature, and art that is found throughout incredible East and Southern Africa. I help guests live out their best travel lifestyle…from the accommodation to thrilling wildlife encounters, to local food and drink and authentic cultural interactions. I have over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and understand people and what they want in travel. I work with you to ensure that your perfect trip is made a reality within your lifestyle comfort zone or help you to safely step outside and become an intrepid traveler.
I look forward to saving you time, creating your Bucket List Travel Experience and being your partner in this epic journey. As your luxury travel manager, I ask – what is your Africa? I would like to give you the insider view of Africa through authentic, responsible, and immersive experiences.
Belinda – Luxury Lifestyle Travel Manager
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The colourful side of Africa
What is Africa’s Lifestyle all about?
Meet Africa – The Cradle of Mankind, where you will meet the heart of the continent – its people. Africa is home to an extraordinary array of different cultures, and meeting locals is an important part of your African adventure. Get to know a culture entirely different from your own in a sustainable and authentic way.
Taste Africa – with a fusion of tastes and flavours, as well as some of the most unique foods in the world, this is foodie heaven. Having been fortunate to have dined in some incredible spots, to me food always tastes better when it is enjoyed in a great location. Africa’s incredible variety of destinations and culinary experiences are sure to make the memories that will last a lifetime.
Live Africa – when you travel in Africa, you can live out your dreams. Fast-paced adventure; go slow and take it all in; luxury island style living or exploring nature teeming with wildlife…you will find it in Africa. The experiences in Southern & East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands offer the opportunity for life-changing experiences.
“Yes, of course, everyone comes to Africa for the Wildlife. But there is so much more to discover, and the experiences you have in between your safaris- this is where you will fall in love with Africa.”
ITINERARIES
Take a look at some of our favourite trips which are perfect to live the African dream holiday.
East Africa In the Footsteps of Tribes
- Itinerary details: 10 Nights in Kenya and Tanzania.
- Who this is perfect for: First-time safari-goers, families wanting cultural interactions and witness the Great Migration.
- Highlights: Excellent wildlife and unique species, including the Samburu special 5, diverse & cultural experiences, 4×4 day & night drives, camel safaris & walking.
Whilst on safari, discover the different and unique cultures of East Africa from the proud and colourful Samburu warriors to Africa’s ancient hunter-gatherers, the Hadzabe.
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Food, Wine, Art, Culture & Big 5
- Itinerary Details: 13 Nights South Africa experiencing the finer things in life.
- Who this is perfect for: Those seeking luxury, couples, small groups, foodies.
- Highlights: Secret Eats experiences, Arts in Joburg, Big Five safari, private cooking & fine dining experiences, exclusive wine tastings, private tours with artists, food foraging.
A glorious journey of only the best in South Africa encompassing food, wine, art, culture and wildlife as you visit Johannesburg, the Sabi Sands, Cape Town and the Winelands.
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Okavango & Ocean
- Itinerary details: 15 nights in Botswana on safari and Seychelles Alphonse Island.
- Who this is perfect for: Couples, group of friends, wanting to combine bush and beach experiences.
- Highlights: areas teeming with wildlife, both on the safari and marine sides of the journey, ocean fun: kayaking, stand-up paddling, snorkeling, walks, beach sundowners and more.
Enjoy the magnificent wildlife of the Kwhai concession next to the Moremi Game Reserve and Gomoti, where you will do wildlife sightings on foot or by vehicle, mokoro outings to enjoy the best of the Delta. Then a blissful week at Alphonse Island, where you discover the Blue Five.
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Namibia Naturally
- Itinerary details: 6 nights Flying Safari taking in some of Namibia’s highlights.
- Who this is perfect for: Couples, families, those who are looking for wide open spaces.
- Highlights: Flights over the vast Namib-Desert, beach lunch in Swakopmund, flight over the Atlantic Coastline, searching for desert-adapted wildlife, meet the Himba, drive the spectacular Skeleton Coast and stay in a luxury Shipwreck Lodge.
Gaze down at Namibia’s mesmerising scenery – it’s only from the air that you can appreciate the mind-boggling vastness of the landscape. Travel across Namibia on a series of short flights to experience the towering dunes, the rugged coast and meet the fascinating Himba people and search for the unique desert-adapted wildlife.
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Living it up in Africa – Experiences
Explore and discover unique and authentic experiences…
Meet Africa
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
In Botswana’s Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Pans, you can quad-bike on the salt pans, search for unique desert wildlife, like the meerkats and see enormous Baobab trees. You can walk with the San Bushmen and observe age-old tracking and hunting methods and listen to their legendary stories as you watch the planetarium of stars unfold.
Immerse yourself in African Art
Johannesburg & Cape Town, South Africa
Imagine an exclusively designed and curated Art Journey of Johannesburg and Cape Town; meeting world-renowned artists in their home studios, curator-led tours of museums and galleries, visits to private home collectors and street art in the cities, and learning to know yourself and others through the shared art experience of heart-mapping.
Discover Fashion & Forests
Republic of Congo
If you think you know Africa, come to the Congo for a perspective-altering experience. First, meet the fabulously fashionable Sapeurs in Brazzaville. Then enter the sheer vastness of the Congo Basin. Between rainforests, savannahs, rivers, mineral-rich baïs, and swamps, you undertake an epic adventure of gorilla-tracking, game drives, boating, kayaking, forest walking, and river-wading to discover rare and endangered species.
Summit the Roof of Africa
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, where you will explore rainforests, moors, lava formations, and glaciers. After conquering the summit, set out on safari for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter Tanzania’s legendary wildlife and witness The Great Migration.
Living on the edge…
Livingstone Island, Zambia
You can swim in naturally formed swimming pools known as the Devil’s Pool, on the edge of the Victoria Falls. The rocks form a barrier and seat from which you can feel the force of the Zambezi river crashing down near you. Vic Falls is an adventurer’s dream holiday, with lots of adrenalin-inducing activities to be had.
Taste Glorious Food and Drinks
Cape Town, South Africa
Explore Cape Town’s vibrant and diverse food scene, with a specialist foodie guide. A melting pot of cultures and cuisines, you will find plenty of tasty treats in Cape Town and it’s stunning Winelands. From fine dining, to township jives, picnics amongst the vineyards to hands-on-cooking classes in the Bo-Kaap… you will not go hungry!
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REVIEWS
Here’s a few of our guests feedback…
Belinda, the trip you planned and managed for us far exceeded my expectations. Every detail was taken care of and all we had to do was relax and enjoy our visit. The trip was perfect for my mother with not too much walking and we loved every minute!
Thank you so much!!
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Thank you for arranging the trip for me and my family! I don’t have words to describe how wonderful it was. Both destinations were amazing from the accommodations to the food and the people. Nothing could have been better. Everything was beyond wonderful and exceeded my expectations! it was pure magic. Truly, a once in a lifetime experience. Everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish!
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Belinda, The trip was incredible!! Everyone enjoyed every minute of it and you did a fantastic job with the organization. We were well taken care of every step we took and the people could not have been any nicer. Thank you so much for everything!
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Thank you for arranging one of the best trips that I have ever taken (and I have taken a lot). Everything was better than I expected. We were lucky to see four of the Big Five and come again for the cheetah! Every South African I interacted with was super nice and friendly. We felt like VIPs during the entire week. Thank you again for all of your arrangements and for all the communications before the trip began.
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We want to thank you for planning an unforgettable time for us to celebrate a milestone birthday. Belinda was nothing short of amazing and every detail, from the smallest to the most significant, was thought out and planned all to make sure that our experiences were just perfect. Thank you does not seem like quite enough for such a spectacular experience, but we will start there and also promise our repeat business.
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The trip overall was incredible! It was truly a once in a lifetime experience of sheer delight. Belinda was a pleasure to work with and was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you again for connecting me with her!
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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 Belinda:
Direct Tel: +27 (0)21 205 7771
Office Tel: +27 (0)21 461 9001
Skype: live.lamprechtb
Address: 5th Floor, 19 Louis Gradner Street, Cape Town, South Africa