SOAR SAFARIS

Bespoke African safaris, personally tailored by people who genuinely love people and safari — creating extraordinary journeys that are seamless, exclusive and unforgettable.

The SOAR Experience

WHY SOAR ?

We believe a truly exceptional safari should feel as unique as the traveller experiencing it. As a family-owned company, we take a personal approach to creating journeys that go far beyond a standard luxury holiday.

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PRIVATELY GUIDED

Enhance your safari with the addition of a private guide, giving you the freedom to explore Africa entirely at your own pace.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

As a family-owned safari company, we offer a genuinely personal approach to luxury travel. We don’t simply sell pre-designed safaris — we take the time to understand you, your travel style and what you want to feel and experience along the way.

With more than 15 years immersed in the luxury safari space, we have specialised in curating exceptional safaris guided by a deeper purpose. Though collaborating with partners who are equally committed to conservation and community, each experience is crafted with the goal of actively contributing to the future of Africa’s people, wildlife, and wild places.

OUR PURSUIT OF AWE

As a family-owned company, we specialise in crafting exceptional safaris for discerning travellers who expect the extraordinary.
From your very first private consultation to the meticulous design of your bespoke itinerary, every detail is thoughtfully curated around your individual tastes, pace, and interests. Whether it’s securing exclusive-use villas, arranging a private guide, and aircraft. Or unlocking rare wildlife encounters in Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas, we ensure your safari is seamless, deeply personal, and has a lasting impact long after you travel.
We are as passionate about designing remarkable journeys as we are about experiencing the magic of safari ourselves.
Elevate your safari experience by travelling with the founder of Soar Safaris. Explore Africa with ease, navigating through international airports and the diverse cultures of the continent. Simon is also a professional photographer, available to provide photographic tips and lessons, and to capture your vacation in a distinctive documentary style. Enhance your photography skills and take home lasting memories as keepsakes of your safari. An experience that is, we believe, unrivalled anywhere else in the world.
Few vacations offer better time together as a family.
The intimacy of small camp settings. A lack of distraction from the outside world. Exhilarating wildlife encounters and ever-changing game drives. Elements that curate conversation and memories for a lifetime of reflection.

“I grew up in South Africa and some of my fondest childhood memories are of family vacations spent in The Kruger National Park. This early exposure has led to a life of pursuing wild spaces. As a full time safari guide I gleaned a deep knowledge of this special continent. My years spent at Londolozi Private Game Reserve and other world renowned lodges grew my understanding of wildlife, their behaviour and Africa’s abundance of destinations.

Every safari reveals more of Africa’s varied landscapes, captivating wildlife and her special people.

Soar has grown from a lifetime of safari; I now find great joy in sharing the feeling of safari with others.”

Simon Smit, Founder of Soar and specialist guide

Simon was the best guide we could’ve asked for in Cape Town—every day was an adventure, and he made it all so much fun. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, hilarious, and felt like part of the family by the end of our trip. We’ve continued to rely on him for safari planning and all things Africa, and he’s always there for us. Truly a one-of-a-kind guide and an even better person!

Harry P
Simon was a major part of the most extraordinary trip to South Africa we have ever been on. I was in need of photographic instruction, and little did I know that this was a small, but very important and necessary part of what Simon contributed to our trip. His experience as a ranger at Londolozi and other camps gave him the knowledge to communicate with our other rangers and drivers, which led to incredible sightings. We learned about tracking, animal and bird sounds, and alerts that then anticipated behaviors for great photographic opportunities. All the while, Simon opened up ways for me to capture these experiences in creative ways on safari and in post-production work. Simon's delightful personality engaged us in every way, and we were fortunate enough to extend our time with him from 6 to 9 days. We would have wanted him to continue with us to Botswana, but other professional commitments awaited him. Simon has the ability to suggest camps for specialized animal and bird sightings and his guidance will be part of our next extensive trip, already in the planning.

Joan B
We are all well-traveled enough to have experienced countless guides over the decades. Simon is knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. ‘Good’ guides typically possess two of the three. Simon is exceptional.”

Ron S

simon@soarsafaris.com

Cape Town, South Africa

CURATED LUXURY SAFARIS

IN PURSUIT OF AWE

SOAR SAFARIS

Bespoke African safaris, personally tailored by people who genuinely love people and safari — creating extraordinary journeys that are seamless, exclusive and unforgettable.

The SOAR Experience

OUR PURSUIT OF AWE

We are all well-traveled enough to have experienced countless guides over the decades. Simon is knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. ‘Good’ guides typically possess two of the three. Simon is exceptional.”