Our Flagship 
ENCOUNTERS
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MEANINGFUL JOURNEYS OF  DISCOVERY
Personally guided and hosted by Alan McSmith.

All flagship encounters are personally guided by Alan McSmith. From exclusive luxury camps, remote tents, game drives, foot safaris and secluded campfires, big game stalking is part of the fare. With years of honed skills and knowledge, Alan continues to cross boundaries in search of greater wilderness & wildlife connections and empathetic guiding.    ​

MAKGADIKGADI / BOTSWANA
Incorporated with the Okavango Delta

​The great 'dusty wetlands' of Botswana. Its a land of lunar-like landscape, of mysterious pans and of vast open spaces. Hauntingly beautiful and alive with wildlife, quiet and, wildy remote. Its a land of ephemeral desert rivers, transformation and stirring encounters like no other. This is the heartland of of the San Bushmen, and quite likely, the cradle of mankind. A visit to Makgadikgadi is essential for a complete Botswana safari experience. 

SPECIALIST ELEPHANT SAFARI / S AFRICA
Umlani Bushcamp / Timbavati
​2023 DATES SOON TO BE RELEASED

A unique specialised encounter focusing primarily on elephant behaviour and ecology.  All activities, on foot or by vehicle are conducted on an exclusive and private basis, and we are based at one of our all time favourite camps, Umlani Bushcamp.  The safari is about sharing fascinating elephant behaviour and their value as ecological landscapers; as well as platforming a greater awareness of their conservation requirements ... a donation for each safari goes to ELEPHANTS ALIVE, a leading conservation NGO.

OKAVANGO WILDERNESS TRAIL / BOTSWANA
Moremi & Okavango
5 Nights / 6 Days

The Okavango is the wildest wetland on the planet, and home to an astonishing array of wildlife. Here, far beyond the last vehicle or motor-boat, is where our adventures begin. Access is only by traditional dugout canoe and on foot. Walks on the islands are in search of elephant, lion, buffalo, wild dog, leopard, giraffe and a vast cast of characters. Tracking and stalking is part of the fare, ensuring stirring and exciting encounters along the way.

SOUTH LUANGWA / ZAMBIA 
As part of an itinerary

A visit to Zambia's flagship game reserve, South Luangwa National Park is a must. Fantastic secluded camps offer an array of game viewing activities, by vehicle or on foot that challenge the norm ... precisely why we go here. Amazing game viewing and surreal encounters. Best experienced in combination with North Luangwa, Victoria Falls or Liuwa Plains

DESERT OF RIVERS SAFARI / NAMBIA
Hoanib Valley, Skeleton Coast & Koakoveld
As part of an itinerary ​

The sublime and rugged landscapes of Namibia, the oldest desert in the world, are an explorers dream. Ultra-remote and uber-silent the desert is a feast for the senses. Uniquely adapted lion and elephant populations are mammal highlight. A visit to the brutal Skeleton Coast or to Himba communities on Cunene River up north are a must.

DESERT ELEPHANT SAFARI / NAMIBIA
Damaraland
7 Nights / 8 Days

The legendary desert elephants of Namibia have beguiled conservationist and scientists for years. The safari explores this sense of wonder about them, how they adapt and survive in such harsh conditions. As we explore the beautiful rugged wild-lands of Damaraland in search of close up encounters with the herds, we camp wild in the desert and spend time with passionate local conservationists along the way.

ZAMBEZI LEGEND SAFARI / ZIMBABAWE
Victoria Falls & Mana Pools
9 Nights / 10 Days

A unique exploratory safari takes us through two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the legendary Zambezi River, boundary of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Victoria Falls and Mana Pools National Park on the lower Zambezi; a sublime game viewing paradise. We journey deeper here with time in a fly-camp at the ultra-remote Chitake Spring, a bonanza-magnet for game in the dry season.

BOTSWANA LUXURY SAFARI 
Okavango, Moremi or Selinda
Combining with Victoria Falls or Namibia

Sublime choices of camps, destinations and staggering game viewing define the hotspots of northern Botswana. Fly-in, boat-in, canoe-in or walk-in options are available. Private wildlife encounters are part of the fare offering front row seats to some of the most productive reserves in Africa. 

LOWER ZAMBEZI FOOT SAFARI / ZAMBIA
Incorporating Victoria Falls

Off the beaten track, wild and remote, the Lower Zambezi is an exclusive and sought-after destination for travelers seeking a little more. How about pushing the envelope a little? Lets walk and track big game on foot, from a superb charming mobile basecamp on the Zambezi. It doesn't get much better than this.

          CONTACT US

ENQUIRIES

SARAH MCSMITH
WHATSAPP: 0027 (0) 76 183 2040
EMAIL: info@alanmcsmith.com

SPECIALIST GUIDE

ALAN MCSMITH
WHATSAPP: 0027 (0) 83 472 4783
EMAIL: ​wild@alanmcsmith.com

HEAD OFFICE

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PO Box 1565, Hoedspruit, South Africa
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