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"Somewhere in deepest Africa"

Special places, stories & recommendations from a luxury safari planner with 30 years in the game. 

Ian Proctor wins 2026 Travel+Leisure Award

Travel + Leisure recognize Ian Proctor as one of the most influential vacation specialists in the world for 2026.

News

IAN PROCTOR TALKS LUXURY SAFARI TRENDS ON "THE PRICE OF BUSINESS"

ULTIMATE AFRICA SAFARIS'
2026 CURATED LUXURY AFRICAN SAFARI

A specially curated once in a lifetime safari adventure - packed with perks!

Reccomendation, Special Safari

FLYING OVER WILDEST BOTSWANA
(while getting a massage)

Another day in the life of a luxury African safari planner

Review, Story

THE 7 MONKEY MOMBO MASSAGE

How a troop of baboons and a "virgin" masseuse gave new meaning to a happy ending at the world's #1 safari camp

Review, Story

NEW FROM TRAVEL+LEISURE:
"Safari photography secrets"
featuring Ian Proctor from
Ultimate Africa Safaris 

News

OL JOGI IS, BY FAR, MY FAVORITE SAFARI LODGE IN AFRICA

My review: Ol Jogi Safari Lodge in Kenya offers every experience in one

Review

BILLIONAIRE BOLTHOLES

Next level safari and conservation experiences in Africa

Reccomendation, Review

I WAS CHARGED BY AN ELEPHANT

Deep in the Zambezi Valley I was charged by a very large elephant

Story

THE SKIES THE LIMIT

Why flying is essential for a next level African safari

Reccomendation, Story