Our ground partners
In Expert Hands, Every Step of the Way
Every Africa Safari Escapes journey is delivered on the ground by an elite, locally-owned Destination Management Company — hand-selected for their expertise, safety standards, and authentic knowledge of the land.
What is a Destination Management Company?
A Destination Management Company (DMC) is a locally-based inbound operator with deep, on-the-ground expertise in a specific country or region. They are the people who know the terrain, the wildlife patterns, the best-kept lodges, and the communities that make each destination truly come alive.
At Africa Safari Escapes, we do not simply book trips — we curate experiences. That means partnering exclusively with DMCs who share our uncompromising commitment to safety, luxury, and authentic African hospitality. Our British corporate and leisure clients deserve nothing less.
We do not simply book trips — we curate experiences.
Africa Safari Escapes
Why Our DMC Model Matters to You
Uncompromising Safety
Every partner is rigorously vetted against international safety standards. From vehicle maintenance and guide certification to emergency protocols, your wellbeing is never left to chance.
Authentic Local Expertise
Our DMCs are locally owned and operated — not international chains. Their guides grew up in these landscapes, speak the languages, and carry generational knowledge that no guidebook can replicate.
Luxury Without Compromise
We align only with partners whose standards of accommodation, transport, and service match the expectations of our discerning British clientele — from private game reserves to five-star tented camps.
Exclusive Partnerships
Our DMC relationships are exclusive and long-term. This means priority access, preferred rates, and a level of personal service that simply cannot be achieved through open-market booking platforms.
Seamless Ground Handling
From airport transfers and lodge check-ins to game drives and bush dinners, every logistical detail is managed end-to-end by your in-country DMC team — so you can be fully present in the moment.
Community & Conservation
Our partners are deeply embedded in local communities and conservation efforts. Travelling with us means your journey contributes directly to the people and wildlife that make Africa extraordinary.
Our DMC Coverage Across Africa
We have exclusive ground handling partnerships across Africa's most sought-after safari and travel destinations.
East Africa
Kenya
Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu
East Africa
Tanzania
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
Central Africa
Rwanda
Volcanoes NP, Nyungwe, Akagera
East Africa
Uganda
Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison
Southern Africa
Botswana
Okavango Delta, Chobe, Moremi
Southern Africa
Zambia
South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Victoria Falls
Southern Africa
Zimbabwe
Hwange, Mana Pools, Victoria Falls
Southern Africa
Namibia
Sossusvlei, Etosha, Skeleton Coast
Southern Africa
South Africa
Kruger, Cape Winelands, Garden Route
The Africa Safari Escapes Standard
Every DMC in our network is assessed against a rigorous set of criteria before we place a single client in their care.
- Guide certification & ongoing training
- Vehicle safety inspections & maintenance records
- Emergency evacuation protocols & medical cover
- Accommodation quality & hygiene standards
- Environmental & conservation compliance
- Community benefit & ethical employment practices
- Financial stability & insurance coverage
- Client feedback & continuous performance review
Your Journey, Backed by People Who Know Africa
When you travel with Africa Safari Escapes, you are not handed off to a call centre or a generic booking platform. You are placed in the care of people who have spent their lives in these landscapes — guided by experts who know every trail, every watering hole, and every story the land has to tell. That is the Africa Safari Escapes promise.