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Ker & Downey World Travel is a family-owned leading travel design company dedicated to crafting individually-inspired travel experiences. For more than forty years, we have been creating one-of-a-kind itineraries for each of our travelers, ensuring each trip is seamless and worry-free and enabling you to discover, be inspired, and come to know the culture of a destination.
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Discover an itinerary that best suits your inner explorer. Every Ker & Downey journey is completely customized, so get in touch today to begin tailoring your own escape.

On Safari in Southern Africa
Indulge on this 13-day luxury experience on safari in Southern Africa. Heading to the South African Cape, the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, and the Thornybush Game Reserve will not disappoint even the most seasoned of South African travelers, as elegant delights make wonderful surprises at every turn.
Experience Southern Africa in Luxury
A Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari
This Kenya and Tanzania luxury safari has been handcrafted to showcase the most stellar facets of Kenya and Tanzania, from Mount Kilimanjaro through northern Tanzania, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti.
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The Primate Safari by Ker & Downey
This custom 16-day Rwanda safari by Ker & Downey is the ultimate African primate safari, pairing the apes of Rwanda with the chimpanzees of Tanzania’s Rubondo Island and Mahale Mountains.
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Wild Southern Africa
Embark on an extraordinary 10-day journey through the untamed landscapes of Southern Africa, where luxury and adventure merge seamlessly. From the vibrant city of Johannesburg to the wildlife-rich reserves of Namibia and Zimbabwe, this exclusive elephant-focused itinerary includes thrilling game drives, immersive cultural experiences, and breathtaking elephant safaris.
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Experience the Real Africa, Far from the Ordinary
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Africa's most iconic landscapes, where majestic elephants roam free, lions rule the savanna, and every moment pulses with raw, untamed beauty. This isn't just a vacation—it's a transformative adventure that will awaken your spirit and create memories to last a lifetime.
Exclusive Access
Enjoy front-row seats to some of the world's most remote places. A luxury safari takes you beyond the crowds to Africa's most pristine, private reserves. Enjoy intimate wildlife encounters guided by the continent's best guides. Experience nature without fences, filters, or crowds.
A Seamless Safari
Every detail is tailored to you. From private game drives to exciting helicopter excursions, wine-paired bush dinners or spa treatments in the wild, you'll enjoy the world-class hospitality and authentic, local charm.
Travel with Purpose
Luxury safaris are about more than indulgence - they are about impact. A portion of every trip booked supports vetted projects like education initiatives in Uganda and building a classroom block in Botswana through our in-house philanthropy Ker & Downey for Africa.
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Un-Googleable Experiences
Let your imagination soar as you peruse a few of the many unique experiences available to you on a custom Ker & Downey safari to Africa and beyond. Contact us today to begin planning your dream adventure. The untamed beauty of Africa awaits.

Southern Africa
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Interact with a family of meerkats in Botswana
- Glide through the Okavango Delta on a mokoro canoe
- Enjoy family-friendly, malaria-free reserves
- Go beyond a safari, exploring all Cape Town has to offer
- Take a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
- Explore the bush on foot on a walking safari
- See desert-adapted wildlife in Namibia

East Africa
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Witness the Great Migration
- See thousands of babies born during calving season in the Serengeti
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Take a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara
- Fly camp under the stars
- Pair a safari with a beach getaway

Rwanda and Uganda
- Track a family of mountain gorillas
- Enjoy a Big Five safari in Akagera National Park
- Trek through Nyungwe Forest National Park for a chance to see 14 different primate species
- Get a bird's eye view of birds and wildlife on a canopy forest walk
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Begin Your African Adventure
Don't want to go on a cookie-cutter trip? We don't blame you. Ker & Downey has been creating custom tailored itineraries for people like you for over 40 years.