“We cannot put into words how fantastic our first time in South Africa and Botswana was. ROAR AFRICA’s curation, access, seamless execution and handheld service led us to never have to worry about a thing, as well as the ROAR AFRICA guides and their entire Africa-based team that made this the most amazing and outstanding trip in our lives.”
Introducing
ROAR AFRICA
Luxury safari travel to Africa that rewilds souls and enhances lives while saving wildlife and wild spaces.
Travel’s ability to transform you is as important as its
power to help others – the wildlife, the local
communities and the land.
ROAR AFRICA is a luxury African specialist that designs and delivers potentially life changing experiences, whilst creating a positive impact on the people, places, and wildlife we share. We create a safe and comfortable space for you to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. Through the simple and powerful act of traveling with us, you will return home a different person, knowing that you have helped support and sustain the fragile communities and extraordinary wild spaces that feed the soul.
How does one explain what happens on safari?
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“We almost feel it was a dream.”
Robert Redford
“Most incredible trip ever!”
Tommy Hilfiger
“The Hilfiger family trip to Zimbabwe was the absolute best most incredible trip our family has ever experienced! The service, the guides, the amount of animals we saw was amazing! Your organization of it was flawless. We thank Deborah Calmeyer and team for making everything seamless!!!”
“I am at a loss for words”
Brian Kelly―The Points Guy
“I am at a loss for words trying to describe how incredible this past week has been. Every single day was filled with pure joy and memories to last a lifetime. I’m confident even little Dean will remember his time by the pool watching “Suzy the Crocodile” splash about.”
“My intimate knowledge of Africa gives our clients unique access to those people, places and resources I have known my entire life.” - Deborah Calmeyer, Founder & CEO ROAR AFRICA
Eleven generations can’t be wrong
Led by Zimbabwe-born CEO and founder Deborah Calmeyer, our ability to match clients to once-in-a-lifetime luxury safari experiences is made possible by our extensive insider knowledge and lifetimes spent on the ground.
Deborah's deep-rooted lineage goes back eleven generations to when her Huguenot ancestors first arrived on the shores of Cape Town in 1688. Africa is in her DNA. Her heritage allows for unparalleled access, incredible insights and the kind of knowledge only a local can have. She has built a team that echo her pride and craftmanship and who ultimately share a deeply human connection with Africa like no other.
“I encourage travelers to take the leap that many Americans typically do not give themselves permission to do; to rest and restore on an incredible journey on a higher level that only ROAR AFRICA knows how to provide, making them all the better upon their return to their renewed selves.”
Guest―2024
Our Impact
“If African women rise, wildlife will thrive”
To share Africa's wild beauty and wonder with intrepid explorers is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. As a female-founded and led company, our commitment is to empower African women in tourism, ensuring they are given the wings to soar. Whilst we specialize in executing extraordinarily epic adventures across our home continent, our prime motivation is a breathless urgency to conserve uplift and protect the source of our greatest joy – the wild. These beliefs inform every itinerary we create.
Responsible & sustainable tourism
By traveling with us, you will become a custodian of the wild, directly helping to solve some of our planet's most critical social, economic and environmental problems.
By traveling with us, you will become a custodian of the wild, directly helping to solve some of our planet's most critical social, economic and environmental problems.
Committed to conservation
We have long been committed to conservation, humanitarian work, economic education and development in Africa.
We have long been committed to conservation, humanitarian work, economic education and development in Africa.
Meet our philanthropic partners
We choose to partner exclusively with people and properties that echo our values.
We choose to partner exclusively with people and properties that echo our values.
Explore our AFRICA
Embark on a deeply transformative experience
Embarking on a luxury African safari with us is a fusion of ultra-luxe comfort and adventure, delivered with meticulous precision.
Journey into the heart of untamed African landscapes with on-the-ground safari travel experts and experience our Africa.
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Authentic heritageWith a deep-rooted lineage going back to 1688 and eleven generations of knowledge, we are sharing our home and not simply selling a destination.
All-African teamOur all-African team on the ground is dedicated to sharing authentic experiences and deeply enriched knowledge from a life lived on the continent.
A dedication to women’s empowerment
Our vision, “If African women rise, wildlife will thrive,” is threaded into every trip by an 85% female team infused with sensitivity and natural nurture.
Our vision, “If African women rise, wildlife will thrive,” is threaded into every trip by an 85% female team infused with sensitivity and natural nurture.
Travel "beyond first class"Our Emirates Executive Private Jet journeys offer travel "beyond first class" and the opportunity to stay in exclusive, secluded lodges across the continent.
Haute Voyage
Specialist Trip
The Greatest Safari on Earth
This epic journey explores four of Africa’s iconic wildlife destinations - Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Rwanda - across 12 days in unbridled luxury aboard the Emirates Executive Private Jet. Led by our hand-picked guides in August 2025, there is no trip in the world like this one!
Destinations
Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Rwanda
Trip Dates
August 10 - 22, 2025August 25 - September 6, 2025
Starting from
$165,000 per person sharing
Specialist Trip
Sand, Sea, City & Safari
Travel from the sand to the sea on this ultimate journey of extraordinary contrasts with ROAR AFRICA and the Emirates Executive Private Jet. 10 intrepid guests will go beyond first class and explore Namibia, South Africa and the Seychelles on an epic African adventure in May 2025.
Destinations
Namibia, South Africa and Seychelles
Trip Date
May 13 - 30, 2025
Starting from
$175,000 per person sharing
Specialist Trip
The Journey Beyond
Introducing The Journey Beyond, a new, ultra-luxe odyssey aboard the Emirates Executive Private Jet in partnership with the prestigious One&Only. This meticulously designed journey showcases the best of the best of Africa and beyond including Dubai, South Africa, Rwanda and the Maldives for just 10 guests.
Destinations
Dubai, South Africa, Rwanda and Maldives
Trip Date
September 14 - 27, 2025
Starting from
$185,000 per person sharing
Specialist Trip
The Investec Cape Town Art Fair
This curated trip to the world-renowned Cape Town Art Fair (February 19-25, 2025) to benefit the American Friends of Zeitz MOCAA grants guests rare insider access to the continent’s leading artists, gallerists, private collections and exclusive parties alongside the best private estates and collections in the Cape Winelands.
Destination
South Africa
Trip Date
February 19 - 25, 2025
Starting from
$16,200 per person sharing or $24,300 for solo travelers
Specialist Trip
Journey to the Summit
Embark on the Kilimanjaro climb of a lifetime with ROAR AFRICA, led by experts in Tanzania. Tanzania's iconic peak is the largest freestanding mountain in the world but also one of the more accessible mountain climbs. We will ascend slowly and thoughtfully to the summit with every luxury imaginable via the spectacularly beautiful Machame Route. This trip will be unlike anything you have ever done. Children aged 14+ welcome to join.
Destination
Tanzania
Trip Date
December 1 - 9, 2024
Starting from
$21,400 per person sharing or $22,900 for solo travelers.
Specialist Trip
Women's Empowerment Retreat
Forge deep connections with the female powerhouses at the forefront of women’s empowerment, education and entrepreneurship on ROAR AFRICA’s fifth annual Women’s Empowerment Retreat in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Over five days, we’ll enjoy an exhilarating safari while learning from a roster of pioneering speakers at the forefront of Botswana’s mission to empower women and protect wild spaces.
Destination
Botswana
Trip Date
April 8 - 13, 2025
Starting from
$17,455 per person sharing or $21,905 per person traveling solo.
Specialist Trip
Return to the Wild with David Whyte
This immersive safari retreat, co-hosted by ROAR AFRICA Founder and CEO Deborah Calmeyer and world-renowned philosopher and zoologist David Whyte will return us to Africa’s sacred, wild landscapes. The extraordinary journey is imbued with wildlife, wellbeing and the wisdom of a poet with the unique ability to translate the wonder of the wild into words.
Destination
Kenya
Trip Date
2025 dates coming soon
Starting from
Prices to be confirmed
Luxury African Safari Destinations
Our philosophy is simple: we only promote luxury safari destinations that we know and love, where our guests can be assured of a seamless experience in the wildest of terrains.
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