Luxury Atelier by Presstour designs luxury nature and wildlife journeys: private safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, gorilla encounters in Rwanda and Uganda, a polar bear expedition in Spitsbergen, jaguar tracking in the Pantanal (Brazil), lemurs in Madagascar, grey whales in Baja California, or gorillas and chimpanzees in Bwindi.
Lodges in private concessions with expert guides (rangers with 10-30 years of experience), private light aircraft between reserves, non-shared vehicles, sky-beds to sleep under the stars, picnics in the bush, respectful encounters with local communities. Premium lodges have ratios of one guide per 6-8 guests and a 'slow safari' experience. Indicative price from €9,500 per person.
What's included
Return to what we are: earth, water, light
- Safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa with a private guide and 4x4 vehicles
- Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda with priority permits
- Expeditions to the Arctic (polar bears) or Antarctica (emperor penguins)
- Whale watching in the Valdés Peninsula, Hermanus or Kaikoura
- Remote lodges deep inside private reserves: Singita, andBeyond, Wilderness, Lemala
Recommended destinations
The best destinations for this experience
Kenya and Zanzibar
The eternal heartbeat of the savannah and the whisper of the Indian Ocean
Tanzania
The great call of Africa and the calmest Indian Ocean
South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Between oceans, savannas and natural wonders
Uganda and Seychelles
Gorillas, the Nile and the most exclusive Indian Ocean
Alaska
Glaciers, bears and the last wild frontier
Costa Rica
Where the jungle breathes beside the ocean
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us
Which is the best month for safari?
June-October in Kenya and Tanzania (great migration in the Masai Mara between July-September). May-October in Botswana. September-October in South Africa. December-March in Rwanda for gorillas.
How much does gorilla trekking in Rwanda cost?
The government permit costs USD 1,500 per person (one trekking session) or USD 7,000 per person at Volcanoes National Park if combined with lodges such as Bisate or One&Only Gorilla's Nest. Book 6-12 months in advance.
And for children?
Family safaris from age 6-8 at lodges with family rooms (Singita Sasakwa, Mara Plains, Tswalu). Little-ranger programmes, short vehicle stints, activities like tracking and bush cooking.
Can it be combined with a beach stay?
Yes, it is the classic combination: Kenya + Zanzibar, Tanzania + Mafia or Pemba, South Africa + Mauritius. The lodges include light-aircraft flights to the coast.