KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Expert-led safaris that fund the wild future of South Africa.
The greatest safaris don't end when you return home. They leave behind something that endures.
Legacy Conservation Safaris opens the door to one of Africa's most undervalued safari regions through the people protecting it and the projects shaping it.
Guided by conservation experts, species specialists and renowned wilderness guides working on the ground, this is a small-group safari built around active conservation project activities, from rhino horn trimming to eagle monitoring to snake rescue and research.
What to expect
- Explore parts of South Africa, a globally renowned safari destination
- One rare journey through subtropical coastlines, UNESCO world heritage, and Big Five country
- Guided by international conservation experts
- 25% of each ticket directed to conservation work
- Stay at celebrated lodges
- Experience the culture of KwaZulu-Natal
- A small group of only eight guests at a time
Our Commitment
A safari you can feel good about.
In a world of passive giving and distant conservation, Legacy Conservation Safaris brings you into the field alongside the people protecting Africa's wildlife. Experience the projects firsthand, meet the experts leading them, and be a part of a legacy for Africa's wildlife that extends beyond your time here. Every Legacy Conservation Safari directly supports wildlife conservation and research in KwaZulu-Natal. Through carefully selected conservation partners and our own research initiatives, each departure helps protect rhinos, crowned eagles, reptiles, amphibians, and the ecosystems they call home.
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2027 Safari Departures
Each departure is limited to eight guests and timed to coincide with genuine conservation activities. Once a date is full, it is closed. Reserve early to secure your place on the journey.
2027
April 2 – 10
8-night journey · 8 guests
2027
April 12 – 20
8-night journey · 8 guests
2027
April 26 – May 4
8-night journey · 8 guests
2027 Rates, All-Inclusive
Sharing
US $8,230
per person, twin share
Single
US $8,830
per person, single occupancy
9 days and 8 nights, with 25% of every ticket directed to conservation work. See what's included.
"I founded Legacy Conservation Safaris because I wanted to create a different kind of safari: one that brings people closer not only to Africa's wildlife, but to the people working every day to protect it. My hope is that our guests return home with more than unforgettable memories. I want them to leave with a genuine understanding of conservation, shaped by the people living it everyday, and knowing their visit has helped leave behind something that endures."
Dr Camille Fritsch, Founder & Your Lead Guide
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The Experience of a Lifetime
Four wild worlds. Nine days. One extraordinary province.
You begin on the North Coast, where rare coastal forest sits beside the warm Indian Ocean and wildlife thrives in an increasingly urban landscape. You continue into the wetlands of iSimangaliso and the heart of the Zulu Kingdom in the historic wilderness of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. You end in protected Big Five country, where rhino conservation, predator monitoring and reserve management continue daily in the field.
Legacy Conservation Safaris brings these landscapes together through a carefully crafted safari, revealing the places, people, and wildlife that make KwaZulu-Natal one of Africa's most remarkable safari destinations.
This is the safari you have always envisioned, with a purpose you can feel good about.
The 9-Day Legacy Conservation Safari
KwaZulu-Natal is one of South Africa's most under-commercialized safari frontiers. It holds sub-tropical ocean coastlines, forest and wetland systems, and Big Five wilderness in some of the oldest and most important conservation landscapes on the continent, all within a single province.
- Exclusive access to Tanglewood Private Nature Reserve
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, Africa's oldest proclaimed game reserve
- Big Five game drives
- Rhino horn trimming observation
Why Legacy
High-quality safari travel with measurable conservation impact.
Legacy Conservation Safaris combines rare field access, expert-led guiding and intimate travel with direct support for conservation projects. You will experience the wild through the people protecting it, while helping fund the work that keeps ecosystems thriving.
Guided by Renowned Conservation Leaders
Your safari is led by Dr Camille Fritsch, one of Africa's leading large mammal ecologists. With just eight guests on each departure, you travel alongside someone who has devoted his career to understanding Africa's wildlife.
Meet your guide
The People Behind the Wildlife
Along the way you'll spend time with some of South Africa's most respected conservationists, scientists, veterinarians and wilderness guides, each sharing the stories and passion that have shaped their work protecting Africa's wildlife.
The people & projects
Founded for Conservation
We were founded to help finance the people, projects and protected landscapes safeguarding Africa's wildlife. Rather than adding conservation to a safari, we built a safari around it, supporting work that continues long after you leave.
Our conservation impact
The Safari You'll Remember
Every day brings something new, from luxury lodges and Big Five game drives to walking safaris, boat cruises and the warmth of South African hospitality. Curated throughout, it's the safari you've always imagined.
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An experience that
stays with you.
"We saw the Big Five, but what really made this safari special was how much we learned. Camille is incredibly knowledgeable, and having him explain the wildlife and conservation work we were seeing completely changed the way we experienced the safari. Meeting conservation scientists and hearing directly from people like Dr. Shane McPherson and Nick Evans and his team gave us a real appreciation for what goes into protecting these animals."
"The highlight was getting to be part of a rhino horn trimming with the veterinary team, from start to finish. Knowing that our safari financed the operation, and that we were able to do our small part to protect a rhino, was a powerful experience that will remain with me forever. It was unlike anything I have experienced on a safari before."
"I would highly recommend this safari to anyone looking for a more personal, meaningful wildlife experience. It felt very different from simply going on game drives and ticking animals off a list. We came away with a much deeper understanding of the wildlife and the people working to protect it."
"The small group made every experience and wildlife encounter feel more personal and unhurried. When we found a lioness with her cubs, there was no rush to move on. We could simply sit and watch them. Those are the moments that stay with you."