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Our Southern Africa Travel Specialists

Our Southern Africa travel specialists, the top boutique tour operators and travel agents, design bespoke journeys to maximize wildlife sightings and sublime scenery while handling all bookings and logistics flawlessly.

Partnering with our specialists in Southern Africa means relaxing travel full of once-in-a-lifetime moments. Our experts leverage connections at the most remarkable lodges, exclusive concessions, and top guides for personalized adventures in South Africa, Botswana, and beyond.

Let our seasoned Southern Africa specialists curate your luxury safari with insider access and local connections, ensuring you escape to this magnificent region in style.

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Dan's Travel Agency

5.0

based on 145 reviews

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Congo, Republic of the Congo
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Kenya
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Namibia
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Rwanda

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Richard G.
5 Jan 2026

As you know, we had difficulty deciding between Zicasso's travel specialists for this trip.
As it turned out, the specialist we went with and his team did an exceptional job planning and executing all the details necessary for a memorable trip for me and my family.
I really appreciated how detail-oriented he was and how responsive he was to inquiries pre-trip and, when necessary, during the trip.
He deserves the highest recommendation from the experienced travelers that we are.
Richard

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Congo, Republic of the Congo

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Richard G.
5 Jan 2026

As you know, we had difficulty deciding between Zicasso's travel specialists for this trip.
As it turned out, the specialist we went with and his team did an exceptional job planning and executing all the details necessary for a memorable trip for me and my family.
I really appreciated how detail-oriented he was and how responsive he was to inquiries pre-trip and, when necessary, during the trip.
He deserves the highest recommendation from the experienced travelers that we are.
Richard

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Neil's Travel Agency

4.9

based on 33 reviews

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Botswana
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Namibia
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South Africa
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe

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Kathy H.
12 Oct 2025

We received great communication and stayed in wonderful accommodations. Our driver in Cape Town was outstanding. Everything went smoothly. Zicasso's travel designer was so patient and helpful during the planning stages and preparing us for the trip.

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Botswana
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Namibia

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Kathy H.
12 Oct 2025

We received great communication and stayed in wonderful accommodations. Our driver in Cape Town was outstanding. Everything went smoothly. Zicasso's travel designer was so patient and helpful during the planning stages and preparing us for the trip.

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Simon's Travel Agency

4.9

based on 147 reviews

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Congo, Democratoc Republic of the
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Ethiopia
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Kenya
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Namibia

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Susan L.
18 Mar 2026

Both of our guides in Ghana, and in Togo and Benin, were excellent. They not only followed the itinerary, but they added activities that were of interest to us. They were competent, enthusiastic, and very well informed. Our driver was a great support.
On our last day, which was on our own, he offered to drive us to the places we wanted to go and then delivered us to the airport. One of our guides surprised us on the last day and joined us for our final activities, even though we had said our goodbyes the week before when we left Ghana.

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Congo, Democratoc Republic of the

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Susan L.
18 Mar 2026

Both of our guides in Ghana, and in Togo and Benin, were excellent. They not only followed the itinerary, but they added activities that were of interest to us. They were competent, enthusiastic, and very well informed. Our driver was a great support.
On our last day, which was on our own, he offered to drive us to the places we wanted to go and then delivered us to the airport. One of our guides surprised us on the last day and joined us for our final activities, even though we had said our goodbyes the week before when we left Ghana.

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Neil's Travel Agency

5.0

based on 57 reviews

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Seychelles
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South Africa
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe

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Steve L.
27 Feb 2026

Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team far exceeded our expectations, making this a trip of a lifetime. Guides and accommodations were superb. Even though Kruger experienced record rains and floods mere weeks before, we were treated to the "Big Five" on our game drives in the neighboring reserves. We cannot think of anything that needed improvement. Thanks to the travel specialist and team!

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Botswana
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Seychelles

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Steve L.
27 Feb 2026

Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team far exceeded our expectations, making this a trip of a lifetime. Guides and accommodations were superb. Even though Kruger experienced record rains and floods mere weeks before, we were treated to the "Big Five" on our game drives in the neighboring reserves. We cannot think of anything that needed improvement. Thanks to the travel specialist and team!

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Kent's Travel Agency

4.9

based on 99 reviews

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Ghana
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Kenya
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Namibia
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Rwanda

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Michelle S.
11 May 2026

Five stars plus!! We interviewed various consultants about this “trip of a lifetime” and landed on Zicasso’s travel specialist. We'd never used a consultant to schedule travel before, so it was a new experience to us. Oh my gosh. Every single detail was meticulous. The camps she recommended, the amazing staff at each place, the spot-on transport in between, the “bush” flights, the overnight hotel in Vic Falls, everything was beyond amazing. Perfect. We literally could not be happier.
And then there was the actual “safari” part of it all. Our guides and trackers were exceptional, the wildlife viewing was phenomenal. The meals were excellent. Can you tell I'm raving? And wanting a re-do?! I would highly recommend the travel specialist, our travel concierge, and this travel company to anyone!! Truly a trip of a lifetime. Thank you!

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Destinations

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Botswana
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Ghana

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Michelle S.
11 May 2026

Five stars plus!! We interviewed various consultants about this “trip of a lifetime” and landed on Zicasso’s travel specialist. We'd never used a consultant to schedule travel before, so it was a new experience to us. Oh my gosh. Every single detail was meticulous. The camps she recommended, the amazing staff at each place, the spot-on transport in between, the “bush” flights, the overnight hotel in Vic Falls, everything was beyond amazing. Perfect. We literally could not be happier.
And then there was the actual “safari” part of it all. Our guides and trackers were exceptional, the wildlife viewing was phenomenal. The meals were excellent. Can you tell I'm raving? And wanting a re-do?! I would highly recommend the travel specialist, our travel concierge, and this travel company to anyone!! Truly a trip of a lifetime. Thank you!

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Rachel's Travel Agency

4.9

based on 202 reviews

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Botswana
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Mozambique
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South Africa
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Zimbabwe

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Lynette P.
16 Apr 2026

I sort of pivoted with what we wanted Zicasso’s travel specialist to arrange for us and she handled that change very well. We essentially asked her just to handle the safari part of our trip and sought her input on some other itinerary decisions we had made. She gave us great guidance and, ultimately, we loved the safari lodge she selected.

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Botswana
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Mozambique

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Lynette P.
16 Apr 2026

I sort of pivoted with what we wanted Zicasso’s travel specialist to arrange for us and she handled that change very well. We essentially asked her just to handle the safari part of our trip and sought her input on some other itinerary decisions we had made. She gave us great guidance and, ultimately, we loved the safari lodge she selected.

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Murray's Travel Agency

4.9

based on 444 reviews

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Botswana
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South Africa
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe

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David W.
12 Aug 2025

Zicasso’s travel agent put together an amazing trip for our family. This travel agent was incredibly responsive.

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Botswana
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South Africa

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David W.
12 Aug 2025

Zicasso’s travel agent put together an amazing trip for our family. This travel agent was incredibly responsive.

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Natalie's Travel Agency

5.0

based on 123 reviews

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Botswana
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South Africa

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Mary H.
11 Mar 2026

We had an excellent tour of Cape Town and the surrounding areas. We did not have to worry about driving ourselves and learned so much from our guides.

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Botswana
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South Africa

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Mary H.
11 Mar 2026

We had an excellent tour of Cape Town and the surrounding areas. We did not have to worry about driving ourselves and learned so much from our guides.

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