The Great African Safari Company delivers immersive, luxury safaris for discerning travellers—especially from the U.S.—seeking soul-stirring encounters in the Okavango Delta and Kruger. Founded by Kirsten and Lloyd Peltier, we blend untamed Africa with refined comfort, expert guiding, and deeply personalised journeys that offer unmatched hospitality and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
The Heart & Soul of The Great African Safari Company
At The Great African Safari Company, we believe the wild heart of Africa deserves more than a quick glance. It deserves to be felt – deep beneath the sprawling sky, on dusty tracks, through shifting light over floodplains, and with the thunder of hooves just beyond your tent flap. Founded by Kirsten and Lloyd Peltier, our company grew from a shared dream: to bring discerning travellers – particularly from the U.S. – into the heart of Africa’s most extraordinary wildernesses, in supreme comfort and safety, with genuine soul.
Kirsten and Lloyd’s story is one of passion and respect. Having travelled widely and fallen in love with Africa’s unspoiled landscapes and ancient rhythms, they resolved to offer something rare: safaris that combine the wildness of untamed Africa with the refined comforts of modern luxury – all curated with patience, care, and deep local knowledge. Their hands-on approach means every itinerary is shaped around your desires: whether that’s witnessing a lion pride at dawn, gliding in a traditional canoe through water channels, or savouring gourmet meals under stars far from city lights.
What Makes a Great African Safari Truly Great?
Two Iconic Destinations – Distinct, Complementary, Unforgettable
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- This is Africa’s most spectacular inland oasis: a living, breathing mosaic of flood-fed channels, lush islands and open plains. At the right times of year, the floods swell, drawing thousands of animals – from elephants and hippos to rare antelope, wild dog, lions, leopards and more – in a breathtaking congregation.
- Safaris here are not just about 4×4 drives. Expect mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) rides, boat trips and even walking safaris – offering perspectives that few places in the world can match.
- The remoteness and exclusivity give Okavango its magic. Few travellers, few crowds. Just you, nature at its rawest, and guides who know these channels and drylands like the back of their hand.
Kruger National Park + Private Reserves (South Africa)
- For classic African wilderness, few places rival Kruger. Vast, diverse, teeming with the famous “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) – and rich with wildlife beyond.
- Our luxury safari experiences here combine the thrill of game drives (day or night), with the comfort of high-end lodges: private vehicles, exclusive guides, fine cuisine, and – for those who want ultimate indulgence – private plunge pools, spacious suites, and refined hospitality.
- Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with friends, or family – Kruger offers flexibility. From romantic sunsets for two to larger group adventures, or even a once-in-a-lifetime birthday or anniversary celebration under the African sky.
Your Concerns, Our Commitment
We know traveling to Africa can stir a mix of excitement – and hesitation. Will it be safe? Will it be comfortable? Will I actually see amazing wildlife – or just distant antelope? At The Great African Safari Company, we address those concerns head-on:
- Safety & professionalism – Every expedition is led by experienced, certified guides who know the land, the animals, and how to read the bush. They know when to get close, when to hold back, and how to give you the best – and safest – vantage points.
- Comfort & luxury – Safari doesn’t mean roughing it. Our lodges and camps offer 5-star accommodations, world-class cuisine, and thoughtful amenities so you can return from your game drive ready to relax, not recover.
- Education & respect for wildlife – We aim for meaningful encounters, not just “photo-ops.” Our guides help you understand animal behaviour, the ecology, what you’re witnessing – how everything fits together in Africa’s great wild tapestry.
- Personalisation – This isn’t a cookie-cutter experience. Whether you dream of sunrise boat rides in Botswana, or sunset drives in Kruger followed by gourmet dinner beneath a star-strewn sky, we tailor each safari to what moves you.
What Awaits You – Beyond the Checklist
With us, a safari isn’t just ticking boxes. It’s a transformative journey. It’s the first drum of dawn echoing across the delta. It’s spotting a leopard lounging in golden late-afternoon light, hearing the slow, powerful pads of elephants in the bush, feeling water lapping gently as your mokoro glides through flooded channels. It’s the smell of rain on dry earth, the flute of tropical birds in high reeds, the flush of sunset on dusty savannah – all experienced from the vantage of comfort, safety, and exclusivity.
For older, seasoned American travellers who’ve craved something more than a cookie-cutter vacation: this is your doorway to the Africa you’ve only imagined.
Welcome to Untamed Africa – With Unmatched Hospitality
At The Great African Safari Company, we don’t just show you Africa. We invite you into its soul. Through the vision of Kirsten and Lloyd Peltier, and the dedication of our team, we offer more than trips: we offer memories that echo for a lifetime. Whether you choose the watery magic of the Okavango Delta or the storied wilds of Kruger, we guarantee you’ll see, feel – and fall in love with – Untamed Africa.
Your adventure begins here.
