Eye to Eye with Africa!

An African Safari vacation - The magical allure of Africa and the ultimate Safari experience.

But… Sidestep the tourist trampled paths where crowds compete for attractions and sightings in overcrowded parks!

Our services:

African Safaris	Wildlife Photography Workshops

Private Guided Safaris. Wildlife, Birding, Photographic and Culture.	Indisputable leaders in wildlife photography training.
Lodge Photography	FGASA Assessments

Elegant and striking brochure photography.	Practical field guide assessments FGASA 1 -3

A taste of our unique African Experiences:

• Each year 2 000 000 wildebeest, zebra and gazelle - together with every conceivable large African predator in close pursuit - undertake their annual migration in the Mara Serengeti areas of East Africa.

• Join the Maasai families of Mpusia, Ketere and Ngotek for a chapatti meal in their Manyattas (Village), kilometres off the nearest tourist route where they continue with their traditional lifestyle largely for millennia and in total contrast to the “cultural villages” set up along the package-safari routes.

• Observe some of the 951 Bird species that have been recorded in the Southern African sub-region, the area defined as south of the Kunene and Zambezi rivers. A staggering 144 of these are endemic to the area - species that occur here, and nowhere else on earth.

• Unite with Africa as the smell of woodsmoke and dust fill your senses at twilight while you wander the pathways of Kampi ya Samaki on the edge of beautiful Lake Baringo or ponder Africa’s secrets as you lie in a comfortable bed later that evening listening to the far-off reverberation of a mystic drum.

Welcome to Africa Unlocked African safaris and trips, headed by one of the most widely experienced guides in Southern and East Africa!

Why Africa Unlocked?

• There is no substitute for experience. Your guide is qualified for both Southern and East Africa.
• Unlock Nature’s intricacies – You will be introduced to the fascinating variety of life.
• Our Safaris are Eco Responsible – You will visit handpicked and exclusive lodges based on their proven track record of sound conservation ethics.
• Set your mind at ease knowing that your guide is additionally qualified as a First Aider and has a fully stocked first aid kit available at all times.


Traditional Dhow on secluded beach, Pemba Island - Zanzibar	Bush Breakfast during Game Drive, Maasai Mara - Kenya

Having experienced the many faces of Africa over the last decade while working in the safari industry in Southern and East Africa, Albie and Freda Venter came to realize how profoundly a positive African experience can alter ones life. Being conservationists at heart, they pride themselves in offering eco-responsible trips and safaris to some of the most pristine and dramatic corners of the continent. All Africa Unlocked safaris are individually guided by highly experienced and qualified guides, ensuring that you, our guest, enjoy the highest level of personal service.

Unlock Africa! The birthplace of humankind, a place where life still continues in the myriad of cultures and species - virtually unchanged in many places - as it has for thousands of years; Where the rat-race of much of today’s society fails to come into existence; and where multitudes of species of all shapes and sizes continue on their evolutionary path. Document all of this as your guide helps you demystify the complexities of sophisticated digital cameras and techniques.

If you are looking for an adventurous, yet safe expedition, we invite you to experience it with Africa Unlocked on an African Safari tailored to meet your wildest dreams.

Browse the gallery for a foretaste of your African destination, then contact us for the Ultimate African vacation.