Dear Traveler,
For over 44 years, Born Free Safaris has been designing very special journeys throughout the world. When the company was first founded, in addition to Africa, we created trips to South America, India, and Australia. Africa became so popular that we concentrated in the continent as our primary destination. Today, due to requests from many of our repeat travelers we've decided to again feature select world destinations with the same creativity and care as we do in Africa. We have partnered with a major nature travel company to offer trips to the Galapagos, Antarctica, a very special polar bear safari and our own unique Born Free journeys to additional select destinations.
Born Free's start was when I was personally selected to organize fundraising safaris in the late 70's to Kenya for Joy Adamson, who wrote the best-selling book and subsequent film 'Born Free' about her life in the bush with the lioness Elsa. Ms. Adamson greeted each initial travel group and told stories of her experiences. Seeing the profound impression these safaris made on the participants inspired my life's passion to create journeys to Africa.
Africa has changed quite a bit since I started Born Free Safaris & Tours in 1976. Still spectacular by nature, it is no longer a destination for only the hardcore "adventure seeker". Accommodation and services are world-class. Each country has so much to offer - from the great plains of the Serengeti to the markets of Morocco; from proud Maasai women and warriors, to the Pyramids of Egypt or Cape Town wine country regions - all will leave you spellbound. Africa is for anyone who wants a trip that is out of the ordinary.
I look back to see what mark I will have left ... and without a doubt, what constantly stands out is how many dreams, lifetime journeys and bucket list trips that I have helped make a reality. I invite you to look through this website, see what appeals to or inspires you, then reach out - and I will personally provide the kind of expertise and customer service that matters to the most discriminating travelers.
On most safari websites you will see a section titled "About Us". But at Born Free Safaris --
IT'S NOT ABOUT US. IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU!
We hope you will consider Born Free Safaris & Tours as your partner in creating your dream journey.
Alana Hayden
President & Founder,
Born Free Safaris & Tours
For over 44 years, Born Free Safaris has been designing very special journeys throughout the world. When the company was first founded, in addition to Africa, we created trips to South America, India, and Australia. Africa became so popular that we concentrated in the continent as our primary destination. Today, due to requests from many of our repeat travelers we've decided to again feature select world destinations with the same creativity and care as we do in Africa. We have partnered with a major nature travel company to offer trips to the Galapagos, Antarctica, a very special polar bear safari and our own unique Born Free journeys to additional select destinations.
Born Free's start was when I was personally selected to organize fundraising safaris in the late 70's to Kenya for Joy Adamson, who wrote the best-selling book and subsequent film 'Born Free' about her life in the bush with the lioness Elsa. Ms. Adamson greeted each initial travel group and told stories of her experiences. Seeing the profound impression these safaris made on the participants inspired my life's passion to create journeys to Africa.
Africa has changed quite a bit since I started Born Free Safaris & Tours in 1976. Still spectacular by nature, it is no longer a destination for only the hardcore "adventure seeker". Accommodation and services are world-class. Each country has so much to offer - from the great plains of the Serengeti to the markets of Morocco; from proud Maasai women and warriors, to the Pyramids of Egypt or Cape Town wine country regions - all will leave you spellbound. Africa is for anyone who wants a trip that is out of the ordinary.
I look back to see what mark I will have left ... and without a doubt, what constantly stands out is how many dreams, lifetime journeys and bucket list trips that I have helped make a reality. I invite you to look through this website, see what appeals to or inspires you, then reach out - and I will personally provide the kind of expertise and customer service that matters to the most discriminating travelers.
On most safari websites you will see a section titled "About Us". But at Born Free Safaris --
IT'S NOT ABOUT US. IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU!
We hope you will consider Born Free Safaris & Tours as your partner in creating your dream journey.
Alana Hayden
President & Founder,
Born Free Safaris & Tours
Inspire your journey
This month's featured itineraries
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No need to put the safari dream aside if you cannot or prefer not to take anti-malaria pills. South Africa affords phenomenal "Big Five" safari opportunities in malaria free zones.South Africa - Malaria Free
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Travel to Southern Africa in style and luxury - emphasis is on safari in Botswana and Sabi Sand. In Cape Town, your personal guide will give you insider access to top sites, wine estates and best restaurants.Ultimate Southern Africa
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Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & Falkland Islands-Islas Malvinas
An epic voyage on a journey beyond comparison, visit the sub-antarctic islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Visit the Falklands-Malvinas and South Georgia to view one of the largest king penguin colonies on Earth.Antarctica In-Depth
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A Land That Time Forgot
Ethiopia's Omo River Valley, is one of the few cultural areas in the world that remains as it has for thousands of years. An extraordinary opportunity to travel off the beaten path to this very special region.Ethiopia's Omo Valley
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Gorilla Trek
Trekking for the magnificent gorillas is one of the world's last great adventures. In Rwanda you can also visit other primate areas including Nyungwe Forest for a chimpanzee encounter.Rwanda - Focus Gorilla Trek
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Nati Geo Cruise to The White Continent
Small ship cruising among colossal icebergs & giant whales, while hundreds of thousands of penguins and other seabirds nest and nurture their young ashore in the endless light of a southern summer.Journey to Antarctica
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