At Timeless Africa Safaris our greatest passion is curating experiences that create lifelong memories of the beautiful African continent. Africa offers the space and privacy that allow people the opportunity to unwind and clear their minds – from its towering dunes, dramatic mountain ranges, pristine beaches, thick jungles, to its vast tracks of open plains. You can also find your perfect African holiday in any of its refined and bustling cities, like Cape Town.
Our founder and CEO, Marco van Embden’s lifelong love affair with Africa was set aflame on his first visit to the Kruger National Park over 30 years ago.
With a penchant for organising, he soon found himself helping to arrange safaris for friends and even friends of friends. An active YPO member, Marco was inspired by the only-in-YPO approach, sourcing the most incredible destinations, planning the most extraordinary experiences and completing them with special details and thoughtful touches that made each safari unique.
Now, with more than 25 years’ experience in travel and YPO\WPO event creation, visiting over 50 of Southern Africa’s most exclusive game lodges, and personally experiencing safaris on over 120 occasions; he has an unsurpassed first-hand knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa and everything the discerning traveller desires.
In 2002, Marco turned his hobby into Timeless Africa Safaris. Since then, the company has grown, attracting a wonderful team of equally passionate souls who share Marco’s commitment to looking after guests, giving them a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and sending them home richer in spirit and memories.
‘Timeless’ describes something that is not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion. We have dedicated ourselves to curating Timeless experiences of Africa that will become Timeless memories to be cherished forever.
The African elephant is a significant part of the Timeless Africa Safaris logo for good reason. Steeped in myth and majesty, elephants are evocative and highly sentient journey animals. The elephant has also long been a part of the van Embden family and was on Marco’s father’s company logo. Elephants, too, are family orientated, which resonates with how we treat our Timeless team and guests – like family.
We all know the old adage about how an elephant never forgets. For us it is a symbol of conscious and elegant travel, a commitment to longevity and a salute to our essence of creating Timeless memories.
Legacy has become a pivotal value for us.
At Timeless Africa Safaris, we believe our legacy is the preservation and conservation of Africa and the changed lives a curated visit leaves in its wake.
We spend time, energy and resources inspiring all generations to visit Africa so that they fall in love with the people and the destination and prioritise its conservation. Tourism is simply our tool.
Even our slogan ‘turning dreams into memories’ touches on legacy. Every visit deposits something in our guests’ hearts, minds and souls, enriching them and bringing them joy – long after they have left our magnificent continent.
Our passionate Timeless travel managers are not just travel managers. They are ‘Africa Ambassadors’ of the highest order, as every trip to Africa directly contributes to this magnificent continent’s conservation and sustainability.
We remind ourselves daily that our work directly benefits Africa’s wildlife and her special people, and that we – and our guests – are forever changed through encountering her raw and rugged beauty.
One of our highly experienced and well-travelled team will consult with you personally to arrange the ideal itinerary for your journey into Africa. From initial flight arrangements, private charters, transfers and tours to a host of novel activities such as walking bush tours, private bush dinners, wine tastings, hot air balloon rides and much more. In addition, our long-standing relationships with all of our trusted suppliers ensure excellent value as well as the highest level of service for all our guests. A level of service you will undoubtedly become accustomed to from our expert consultants, who will be ready to assist you from your initial enquiry right through to your flight home.
Every trip to Africa is a contribution towards its conservation. Our team is gripped by their desire to preserve this glorious continent and see lives changed through every visit. As ardent Africa Ambassadors ourselves, we believe becoming an Africa Ambassador is simple. It’s as easy as sharing your love for Africa with others and encouraging people to experience its beauty first-hand.
We only book our guests with lodges that care about our guests needs and Africa’s conservation as much as we do.
Tourism is a big part of championing the African continent and contributing to its conservation. When done right, tourism can provide much-needed jobs and income, while also helping to protect Africa’s wildlife and natural resources. Visiting this continent and its incredible game parks, cities, and people is one of the most impactful ways to love on, and invest in, Africa!
Timeless Africa Safaris is a family business that has grown largely through referrals from past guests. Our CEO and founder, Marco van Embden, wanted to find a meaningful way to thank people who had referred friends or family to travel with us, recognising the immediate positive impact each guest’s visit to the continent had on African conservation efforts. Instead of a thank you card, the Timeless team decided to donate funds towards significant projects in the name of our Africa Ambassadors.
