Private concessions are the luxury traveler’s answer to immersive, crowd-free safari. Located adjacent to national parks or in protected regions, these vast tracts of land are leased by conservation-minded safari operators who limit visitor numbers and offer unparalleled access to pristine habitat. In countries like Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, private concessions allow for off-road driving, night safaris, walking excursions, and more flexible daily rhythms.
With exclusivity comes intimacy. You may be the only vehicle at a leopard sighting, or have a sundowner spot all to yourself with nothing but elephant rumbles in the background. Guides here often have a deep, decades-long connection to the land, enriching every game drive with personal stories and insights. And because these areas are carefully managed with conservation in mind, your presence actively contributes to protecting the land and supporting surrounding communities. It’s the safari equivalent of a backstage pass—wild, private, unforgettable.