dmAFRICA

Name: dmAFRICA
Address: 12 Quteniqua Close, Kleinmeer Estate, Cape Town, 7500, ZA
Telephone: +27119730016
Price range: $$$$

dmAFRICA - Experts in Creative Destination Management throughout Africa, The Indian & Atlantic Ocean

dmAFRICA since 1997 creating unique experiences throughout Southern Africa, East Africa, West Africa Indian Ocean & Atlantic Islands. Creative flair and inspirational thinking are our hallmarks, coupled with clear dedication for customer service, where we always strive to exceed client expectations, not just meet them, with a "can do attitude", that is unrivalled amongst our peers.

08/08/2026

Three nights at Tawana, a Natural Selection offering in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

Daniel Brown recently spent time here and summed it up perfectly:

“Just experienced an amazing 3 nights at Tawana. Game sighting was incredible and a feeling of true remoteness and tranquility abound here. Loved that nature is always so close and the constant calling of the resident fish eagle from above reassuring us on our choice to call it home for these nights! Thanks to the amazing team here!”

Exceptional game viewing, a genuine sense of remoteness, and the Delta doing what it does best — putting you right in the middle of the wilderness. To top it off, as always, a brilliant Natural Selection team to bring it all together.

05/08/2026

North Island Seychelles manta ray meditation.

Secluded, exclusive and effortlessly elegant, North Island Seychelles is a private island sanctuary and the pioneer of barefoot luxury. Guided by an unwavering commitment to conservation, the island has restored its native ecosystems, creating a haven where rare flora, endemic wildlife and exceptional hospitality exist in perfect harmony.

31/07/2026

The Okavango Delta is experiencing one of its strongest flood seasons in recent years.

Fed by exceptional rainfall in Angola and healthy local rains in Botswana, the Delta has come alive in spectacular fashion. Satellite monitoring has shown flood extent substantially higher than at the same time last year across much of the Delta. Water has spread further and earlier than it has in recent seasons, filling ancient channels, reconnecting floodplains and transforming areas that have remained dry for years. Everyone is describing 2026 as a true high-water year, and one for the history books.

High-water years like 2026 are vital to the long-term health of the Okavango. The Delta is designed to expand and contract, with different areas flooding at different intervals. Some wetlands fill every year, while others may only flood once every decade or more. These natural rhythms maintain the incredible diversity of habitats that support everything from papyrus beds and permanent lagoons to seasonal grasslands and woodland islands.

For visitors, the experience is equally remarkable. Mokoro excursions are once again winding through channels that have been inaccessible in recent years, boating opportunities are exceptional, and the Delta feels truly alive. Wildlife is currently more dispersed as water is available across a wider landscape, before gradually concentrating around shrinking waterways later in the dry season, creating the spectacular game viewing for which Botswana is renowned.

Every safari in the Okavango is different, but seasons like this are special. This is the Delta in full expression—dynamic, ever-changing and reminding us why it remains one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

All photos shot on dmAFRICA fam trips. 📷 Sean Gibson

28/07/2026

Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy has long been one of our favourite conservation stories. Their dedication to protecting wildlife is nothing short of extraordinary, and they recently shared an update on one of the conservancy’s most exciting new additions—four cheetah cubs.

In their words:

“Guests at Ol Jogi have been incredibly fortunate to observe this female cheetah and her four cubs (three are featured in this video) on the conservancy. Estimated to be around two months old, the cubs are becoming increasingly curious, venturing a little farther from their mother while remaining under her watchful eye as they begin to explore the world around them.

Play is an essential part of their development, helping build coordination, strength, confidence, and the early hunting skills they will rely on throughout their lives. When their mother heads out to hunt, she carefully conceals them in dense vegetation, reducing the risk from predators during these vulnerable first months.

Watching the balance between a mother’s unwavering care, the playful interactions between siblings, and the cubs’ growing independence offers a rare glimpse into one of nature’s most remarkable family stories. Every playful leap, cautious step, and shared moment prepares them for the challenges of survival that lie ahead.

Ol Jogi strives to be a leading model for private conservation, guided by relentless efforts to pioneer innovative methods and techniques that protect wildlife and empower local communities.”

22/07/2026

Kenya is home to more than 40 ethnic groups, each with its own traditions, language and way of life. Among the most recognisable are the Maasai, Samburu and Turkana. While they share pastoral roots, each community has developed a distinct identity shaped by the landscapes they call home.

The Maasai are found across southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, where they have lived as semi-nomadic pastoralists for centuries. Instantly recognisable in their bright red shúkàs and intricate beadwork, Maasai society has long been organised around age sets, with young men progressing through warriorhood before becoming elders. The warrior, or moran, has traditionally been responsible for protecting both the community and its livestock, and remains one of the defining symbols of Maasai culture. Although modern life has brought change, many ceremonies, songs and rites of passage continue to be observed today.

The Samburu inhabit the dry savannas of central and northern Kenya. Closely related to the Maasai, they are often called the “Butterfly People” for their vibrant clothing and spectacular beadwork. Samburu moran are renowned for their elaborate hairstyles, painted skin, colourful wraps and layers of beaded adornment, creating one of Africa’s most striking cultural identities. While livestock remain central to Samburu life, their warrior traditions, communal ceremonies and strong oral history continue to define the community.

The Turkana live in Kenya’s remote northwest, around the shores of Lake Turkana, where they have adapted to one of Africa’s harshest climates. Traditionally semi-nomadic, they herd camels, goats, sheep and cattle, with lakeside communities relying on fishing. Turkana warriors have historically carried long spears and wrist knives for protection as they moved across vast, arid landscapes with their livestock. Their bold neck rings, colourful beadwork and practical leather garments reflect a culture forged through resilience in one of the continent’s most demanding environments.

Three cultures. Three landscapes. One extraordinary country.

All images shot on dmAFRICA fam trips by Sean Gibson

19/07/2026

Thank you, Luke Bailes, Jo Bailes and , for such a unique glimpse at the Singita Private Concession in Botswana.

Elela, unsurprisingly, exceeds every expectation. It quietly shifts the benchmark, reimagining what a safari experience can feel like.

Few places offer this level of privacy, remoteness and freedom. It’s the kind of place that reminds you luxury isn’t about excess. It’s about space, silence and the privilege of having the wilderness almost entirely to yourself.

- Daniel Brown & Claire Eastwood

(📷 Daniel Brown / Erina Pindar )

16/07/2026

The most elusive of Africa’s iconic big cats, leopards are always high on sighting wishlists. Solitary, powerful, impossibly graceful and perfectly adapted to disappear into the landscape, every sighting feels like a privilege quietly granted.

Whether draped over the branch of a leadwood tree or moving silently through the long grass at first light, there is something undeniably breathtaking about seeing a leopard in the wild, even for the most seasoned of safari-goers. It never gets boring. The excitement on the gameviewer when one is spotted is truly something special. Some of our most remarkable moments in the bush have involved leopards, and we’re looking forward to the next one.

While you find them in almost every popular safari destination, some areas offer a higher chance of an encounter than others (looking at you, Sabi Sands). And perhaps that is precisely what makes them so unforgettable. As with everything in the bush, nothing is certain except that you will always be surprised.

All photos shot on various dmAFRICA fam trips in Kenya, South Africa and Botswana.

📷 Sean Gibson / Teal Thomsen | Travel + Hotel Photographer

13/07/2026

It’s been dry in the Lewa Conservancy area for some time now,, but that hasn’t stopped the magic. New beginnings still abound.

🎥 The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

10/07/2026

People often initially come on safari for the Big Five, but as with all things Africa, there is far more to be discovered.

Enter, the Little Five.

Sometimes overlooked but no less fascinating than their somewhat larger counterparts, the Little Five are some of the continent’s smallest, most remarkable creatures. Each shares part of its name with one of the Big Five: the Ant Lion, Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise and Rhinoceros Beetle.

They’re easily missed, but no less extraordinary. An Ant Lion larva engineers perfectly formed sand traps to capture its prey. The Elephant Shrew can sprint at surprising speeds through dense undergrowth. Rhinoceros Beetles are among the strongest animals on Earth relative to their size, while Buffalo Weavers construct some of the largest and most durable nests of any bird. Even the slow-moving Leopard Tortoise carries centuries of evolutionary success beneath its beautifully patterned shell.

For many guides and their guests, finding the Little Five is every bit as rewarding as ticking off the Big Five. It requires slowing down, paying attention and appreciating the intricate details that make African ecosystems so extraordinary.

So this Friday, here’s to the little guys.

07/07/2026

As we head towards our thirtieth birthday next year we’ve been doing some thinking.

Over the past three decades, we’ve travelled the length and breadth of this remarkable continent, witnessed change, discovered places long before they became household names, and built relationships that can’t be found with an online search. We’ve learned that extraordinary journeys are seldom defined by luxury alone, but by access, trust and the people who have the knowledge to open doors that often remain closed

When dmAFRICA was founded, dm stood for Destination Management. It reflected our expertise in designing exceptional journeys across the continent.

Thirty years later, it means something much greater.

It represents a philosophy built through experience. Three decades of learning what truly makes a journey unforgettable. Knowing when to follow the map and when to leave it behind. Knowing what lies around the corner on that particular map and how best to navigate it. Understanding that the finest experiences aren’t manufactured; they’re earned through genuine relationships, deep local knowledge and an unwavering commitment to doing things properly.

Every itinerary we curate today carries the benefit of those thirty years. Every recommendation, every introduction and every detail is informed by thousands of journeys, countless conversations and a network built one relationship at a time.

As we enter our thirtieth year, we’re proud not simply of how long we’ve been here, but of everything those years have taught us.

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Cape Town
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Telephone

+27119730016

Website

http://www.dmafrica.com/

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