It’s About the People
Our personal engagement with Africa over the years has opened up wonderful connections and time-tested relationships with organizations and individuals we find remarkable. The time you spend with them will deepen your appreciation of the story that is Africa. Not only will you see the country through African eyes, you will return home with surprising insights about Earth’s fastest-growing continent. In this way, our safaris are not for tourists. They are made for people driven by a kind of burning curiosity to see and understand the world. Our travelers enjoy getting out of their bubble to discover Africa’s beauty and spend time with people possessed of knowledge and insights different from their own.
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Deeper Africa is recognized as a World's Best Safari Outfitter by Travel + Leisure and has held that title for eight years. Deeper Africa is widely recognized as a top rated African safari company.
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When crafting the safari trip of a lifetime our co-founder Karen Zulauf makes it magical. That's why Karen holds the prestigious title of Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist and 2025 marks her eighth consecutive year as a top safari travel advisor.
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Deeper Africa is known not only for top luxury safaris, but also for immersive adventures, cultural experiences and hidden gems hard to find. These are just a few of the reasons that the authoritative Fodor’s Travel Guide names Deeper Africa a Top 10 Safari Outfitter, for eight years now.
Customize Your Safari
Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? What's your budget range? We listen closely and plan every detail in close consultation with you and our wildlife experts in Africa, to put you in the best spots for exceptional wildlife viewing. This is a satisfying interactive process that makes planning fun.
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Call Us
When you call, you will have the undivided attention of one of our owners, Karen Zulauf, who orchestrates the safari planning process. Bring your ideas, your wish list and all of your questions.
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Open Your Computer
Africa is big--three times bigger than the US or Canada. We can give you an online tour, pointing out parks, camps, lodges and exciting activities to consider, a big time-saver for you.
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Set Aside 90 Minutes
People think a custom safari must be costly and take months of planning. Set aside an hour and a half to brainstorm with us. We can map it together. This is what we do. This is what we love.