Clients are demanding experiential travel, and safaris are raising the bar to meet their needs. This roundup spotlights four innovative safari experiences that combine wildlife encounters with cultural immersion, sustainability initiatives and luxury amenities.
Andean Safari
Tinajani, Peru’s newest tented camp by Andean, is preparing to welcome guests in April 2025. This family-run Peruvian company’s second venture of its kind occupies a 370-acre private nature reserve along the route from Cusco to Puno and the Colca Valley. True to Andean’s sustainable philosophy, Tinajani repurposes an old farmhouse and adds six safari-style tented camps.
Each camp features dual safari tents—one for sleeping and another for relaxation—plus a terrace with a private hot tub offering expansive views. This layout encourages guests to immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape.
The property boasts streams, picnic areas and trails leading to secluded vantage points, allowing visitors to experience the vastness of the Peruvian wilderness. Tinajani provides both battery charging facilities and internet access, ensuring your clients stay connected while enjoying their natural surroundings.
For more information, visit wetu.com.
Nomadic Expeditions
Luxury travel purveyor Nomadic Expeditions specializes in crafting bespoke journeys catering to your VIP clients’ interests, from outdoor adventures to cultural immersion.
Nomadic Expeditions, founded by Jalsa Urubshurow of Mongolian heritage, focus on preserving cultural traditions while benefiting local communities. Their deep-rooted connections offer clients rare, authentic experiences such as eagle hunting with Kazakh nomads in Mongolia, camelback riding across the Gobi Desert and tracking Royal Bengal tigers in India.
Other unique offerings include navigating Old Delhi’s bustling Chandni Chowk market via bicycle rickshaw and trekking to Everest Base Camp through Bhutan. These journeys provide intimate encounters with local cultures, from visiting nomadic families to savoring authentic meals in local homes.
For more information, visit nomadicexpeditions.com.
Outpost 12, Kanha, India
Outpost 12, a forest-first bio-lodge in Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, offers travel advisors a unique property to recommend for their wildlife enthusiast clients. Set on the banks of the Banjar River, this intimate lodge features nine earth-friendly cottages, each 700 sq. ft. with a 375-sq.-ft. private deck.
The lodge’s design emphasizes immersion in nature, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows providing views of the surrounding lush greenery. Each cottage includes a spacious relaxation deck and a private ensuite soak tub, blending luxury with eco-consciousness.
Outpost 12’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of retrieved mine-cast stone cladding, local materials, and solar power. The property offers amenities such as Wi-Fi, airport transfers, private dining and butler service.
Experiences include exploring Kanha’s diverse ecosystems, home to over 350 bird species and 850 flora species. The lodge pays homage to the Barasingha (Swamp Deer), an endemic species to Kanha, through its design and curated experiences.
Outpost 12 is accessible from Nagpur, Jabalpur, or Raipur airports.
For more information, visit outpost12.in.
Chongwe House, Zambia
Time + Tide’s flagship safari property, Chongwe House in Zambia, will reopen on May 1, 2025, after a comprehensive redesign. This 4-bedroom retreat, located where the Chongwe River meets the Zambezi, now offers an enhanced blend of organic forms and natural surroundings.
The reimagined double-story house features drop-down tented fronts in bedrooms, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. The expanded outdoor area includes a firepit, boma, large swimming pool, and an interactive kitchen with a pizza oven and open-flame barbecue.
Guests enjoy a dedicated team with a private guide and chef. Activities range from game drives and boating safaris to walking safaris and tiger fishing. The property pairs well with Time + Tide’s camps in South Luangwa National Park for extended safaris.
Chongwe House operates from May 1 to Nov. 15, 2025. Rates start at $900 per person per night (minimum of four guests). Access is via a 35-minute flight from Lusaka to Royal Airstrip, followed by a 20-minute game drive.
For more information, visit timeandtideafrica.com.
