Boutique African Travel Specialists

The most captivating continent on earth, shared with you

Tailor-made luxury travel across Africa — imaginative, exclusive itineraries crafted by people who call this continent home.

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A simple philosophy

To share with you the most captivating continent on earth: Africa.

With an unbridled passion for the continent of our birth — her people, wildlife and phenomenal destinations — we will help make this a journey never lost to memory, but one that grows richer with time. We look forward to making your dreams of luxury travel to Africa a reality.

“My own relation to the world of ancient Africa was indeed a kind of love affair: love at first sight and everlasting.”

Rooted in Africa, refined by experience

Lederle Safaris is a boutique African travel specialist. Our roots are firmly set in Africa, and the company's experience in luxury safari travel is headed up by Greg and Riana Lederle, whose combined expertise spans over six decades in the industry.

Tailor-made, never templated

Imaginative and exclusive itineraries designed around you — igniting and amplifying your passion for adventure, from private mobile camps to Africa's finest lodgings.

We travel it ourselves

Our team travels the continent continuously, personally vetting camps, lodges and guides to bring you the finest experiences Africa has to offer.

With you from start to finish

From the moment you land in Africa until the moment you leave, every detail is handled personally — meticulous attention to detail for discerning, well-travelled guests.

Greg & Riana Lederle

Greg and Riana Lederle with a white rhino during a Rhino 911 conservation operation

At Lederle Safaris, our commitment to Africa runs deeper than travel. We are actively involved in conservation, working alongside the teams on the front line of protecting some of the continent’s most threatened species. For our clients, this opens a door very few ever walk through: exclusive conservation experiences where you don’t just witness Africa’s wildlife — you play a part in securing its future.

Greg Lederle

Founder · Award-Winning Guide & Wildlife Specialist

One of the most entertaining and 'contagious' personalities in the industry — described by Forbes Life as "…a warm and effervescent personality." Born and raised in South Africa, Greg knew from a very young age that he would lead a life travelling and revelling on the continent he so treasures. Now a multiple award-winning guide with extensive travels through Africa, Europe and Asia, he brings a passion for sharing his knowledge, a wicked sense of humour, and a desire to craft the luxury adventure of a lifetime. He will change the way you see Africa.

Riana Lederle

Founder · Travel Planning & Style Guru

After completing a diploma in Fashion Design, Riana spent a decade developing a keen eye for detail and all things stylish with some of South Africa's leading fashion houses. A whirlwind romance with Greg saw her trade bright lights for star-filled nights, and she has since spent more than two decades in the travel and safari industry — managing some of Africa's most refined properties and seeking out the best lodges and finest service for our clients, with meticulous attention to detail.

Where shall we take you?

Tap a destination to discover what awaits.

Southern Africa

South Africa

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From Cape Town's Table Mountain to the Winelands and the Big Five reserves of the Sabi Sand, Kruger and beyond — one country, a dozen worlds.

Southern Africa

Botswana

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The Okavango Delta's emerald waterways, Chobe's elephant herds and the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi — wilderness at its purest.

Southern Africa

Namibia

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The towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, the Skeleton Coast and desert-adapted wildlife beneath some of the starriest skies on earth.

Southern Africa

Zimbabwe

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The thunder of Victoria Falls, safaris in Hwange and Mana Pools, and the exclusive Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve.

Southern Africa

Zambia

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Birthplace of the walking safari — raw, intimate encounters in the Luangwa Valley, and tigerfishing on the Lower Zambezi.

East Africa

Tanzania

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The Serengeti's endless plains, the Ngorongoro Crater and the drama of the Great Migration — safari on its grandest stage.

East Africa

Kenya

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The Masai Mara's river crossings, Laikipia's private conservancies and the romance of safari as it was first imagined.

East Africa

Rwanda

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An hour among mountain gorillas in the mists of the Virungas — arguably the most profound wildlife encounter on earth.

East Africa

Uganda

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Gorillas in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, and the elusive shoebill of Mabamba.

Indian Ocean

Islands

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Barefoot luxury on the Indian Ocean — Mozambique's archipelagos, the Seychelles and Mauritius, the perfect end to any safari.

Beyond

Somewhere else?

If it's in Africa, we know it. Tell us where your imagination is pulling you.

Journeys, not itineraries

Privately guided safaris

By special arrangement, travel with Greg himself or one of our other specialist wildlife guides — for a safari where every sighting comes with story and context. An exclusive addition to any itinerary.

The Great Migration

Two million wildebeest and zebra on the move across the Serengeti and Masai Mara — timed, positioned and planned to put you at the heart of it.

The Okavango flood

Experience the flood waters of the Okavango Delta in Botswana — glide by mokoro through papyrus channels as the annual inundation turns Kalahari sand into a shimmering water wilderness.

Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking

Rwanda or Uganda — a face-to-face hour with a mountain gorilla family, or tracking chimpanzees through the forest canopy, arranged with the finest lodges and trackers.

Island escapes

Trade dust for turquoise. Private island hideaways across the Indian Ocean to let the safari settle into memory.

Africa, as we see it

Daily glimpses from the road — camps we're vetting, sightings we can't keep to ourselves, and the moments in between.

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In their own words

“We just don’t have enough words to describe how incredible our trip to the Okavango Delta was. Everyone was unbelievably friendly and always going the extra mile! The organization of every transfer and activity was impeccable! We have definitely left a piece of our hearts there and have decided to return next year together with our children to show, share and experience this beautiful part of the world with them!”
— Guests of Lederle Safaris · Okavango Delta, Botswana
“Just want to say once again: thank you for putting this incredible trip together for our family. The unique experiences we have had at each location. The extraordinarily beautiful people we have encountered. The different and stunningly beautiful landscapes. This trip will be etched in our memory for a lifetime. We will always be grateful.”
— Guests of Lederle Safaris · Tanzania, Kenya & Rwanda
“I wanted to reach out and thank you for planning the trip of a lifetime for our family. We made fabulous memories and the trip far exceeded our expectations — from the places we stayed to the people we met, it was all wonderful. Do not be surprised if we reach out in the future for you to plan another, and we will certainly recommend using you to anyone wanting to go on a safari.”

From dream to departure

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Tell us your dream

Share where your imagination is pulling you — a first safari, a milestone celebration, or a return to a place you loved.

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We design it with you

Together we craft and refine a tailor-made itinerary, drawing on decades of first-hand knowledge of Africa’s finest camps, lodges and guides.

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You travel, we handle everything

From the moment you land in Africa until the moment you leave, every detail is taken care of — personally.

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Greg Lederle



Riana Lederle



Your enquiry goes directly to Greg — expect a personal reply, not an autoresponder.