Private Concessions

Private concessions unlock Africa at its most exclusive: fewer vehicles, flexible hours, and closer encounters. Think lion country around Singita Lebombo in Kruger, wild Delta islands near Vumbura Plains, Samburu and Mara conservancies from Naboisho Camp to Serian The Original, and Namibia’s remote Kulala and Hoanib landscapes, all with expert guiding.

Plan Your Journey

Family bush breakfast under a giant baobab in a private concession, Tarangire

Your Own Wild Domain

Wake to lion tracks outside Ngala Safari Lodge, then cross Okavango floodplains from Chitabe to DumaTau, where elephants move along the Linyanti. In Kenya’s Lewa Conservancy, Kifaru House pairs rhino conservation with sweeping views. Evenings end with night drives and stars, guided by expert trackers and unhurried game drives throughout.

QUICK FACTS
Fewer vehicles
Off-road access
Night drives
Walking options
Private guides

Vintage picnic on the Out of Africa kopje overlooking the Mara from a private concession

Bush breakfast set on rocky outcrop within a private concession, Serengeti

Experiences & Highlights

Private concessions combine excellent wildlife with freedom to explore beyond standard rules. In Botswana, DumaTau and King’s Pool in the Linyanti allow off road sightings and night drives that reveal owls, genets and hunting lions. Chitabe and Qorokwe deliver classic Okavango habitats with full day flexibility and access to diverse terrain. Vumbura Plains and Little Vumbura add boating and mokoro to round out the experience. In South Africa, Phinda Vlei and Phinda Forest Lodge offer guided walks and varied ecosystems with gentle pacing.

In Zimbabwe, Little Makalolo and Linkwasha balance day and night drives around productive pans. Kenya offers exclusive access with Naboisho Camp and Rekero in areas where vehicle numbers are controlled and sightings feel calm. Time is used well with breakfast boxes, afternoon returns when light improves and long waits when behaviour suggests a special moment ahead. The result is richer encounters, fewer vehicles and a sense that the landscape is yours to explore responsibly.