Each year, Travel and Leisure Magazine announces their much anticipated "World's Best Awards" covering the top consumer choices for tour operators, river cruises, safari outfitters, hotels and more.
Results are compiled from a survey sent to real Travel & Leisure readers, so this list of safari outfitters is truly a representation of what real travelers prefer. The winners are chosen from a consumer survey sent to Travel & Leisure readers, so this list of tour companies is truly a representation of what real leisure and experiential travelers prefer.
This year, of course, the world of travel and tourism has been turned upside down due to the devestating coronavirus. Travel all but shut down completely between March and August. And while many restrictions and quarantine measures are beginning to ease, there are still several countries that aren't open at all, and the CDC maintains a Level 3 (High Risk) warning for most countries around the world.
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The survey for the 2020 World's Best Awards closed in March, just before everything shut down. So keep in mind these results reflect a pre-Covid travel perspective.
A safari is at the top of many a travelers bucket list. However, this type of experience can be difficult to plan - you don't want to miss anything! The top 5 safari outfitters below make the planning part easy with expert knowledge and destination expertise, incoporating those little touches that make a safari even more special.
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Here are the Top 5 Safari Outfitters of 2020
1. Rothschild Safaris
A regular fixture in the top 5, Rothschild is well known for providing excellent itineraries that cover a wide range of interests and budgets. They have many options for families and have earned several repeat customers over the years.
Rothschild trips are not limited to Africa either. They provide amazing wildlife focused itineraries around the world including India, Australia, and the Americas.
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2. Roar Africa
Maintaining their #2 spot from 2019 is Roar Africa. They provide luxurious safari experiences designed by locals and always incorporate personal touches. Their safari lodges are handpicked, and they are always as eco-conscious as possible.
3. Deeper Africa
Rising one spot, from #4 in 2019 is Deeper Africa. They focus on authentic safaris, specializing in East and Southern Africa. They work with expert local guides to help craft itineraries that take travelers beyond the tourist path.
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4. Alluring Africa
Alluring Africa are expert safari planners. They have a luxury focus, including private villas and lodges you can choose from.
5. Micato Safaris
Slipping down just a few slots, Micato remains a top 5 choice for discerning safari-goers. Founded in 1966 they have been a leader in luxury Africa travel for decades.
Read the full Top 10 list on Travel & Leisure
See the Travel & Leisure World's Best Safari Outfitters 2019
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