Introducing Matt Murray
Safari Architects is proud of its association with like minded, passionate, knowledgeable and experienced private guides that host you on your safari experiences throughout Africa. An integral part of this, is acting as a conduit between what Africa is showing you in terms of its wildlife, people and local guides on the ground, that ultimately culminate in experiences that will last forever in your memories. The opportunities for these life changing moments are sometimes hard to see; but under the
Chimpanzees, Gorillas and the Serengeti
The great African Rift Valley, forged over millennia from forces deep below the earth, created a "crack" down the African continent. Associated with this crack are the consequent valleys and mountains formed by the splitting apart of the earth's crust. Wherever you have ancient volcanic activity, a multitude of thriving habitats are formed, sustained by the geological forces themselves and the highly fertile volcanic soils. The length of the "rift valley" is dotted with crystal clear lakes teeming with magnificent
Miavana lodge, Madagascar
Madagascar is one of those places that is a mystery to most. However, we know some of it through legend and a rather interesting Hollywood animated feature film with names like Alex, King Julian, Marty and Mellman. Luckily the film brought out a lot of the "character" that is Madagascar. It described its beauty, diversity and in a weird and wonderful way, its strangeness. It is an incredibly unique island that split from Africa millions of years ago, allowing it to
The grey giants of Africa
The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book? - David Attenborough As a conservationist, safari guide and animal lover of all things big and small, the above statement terrifies me. For those of you like me who have had the privilege of spending time around these magical beasts, to think of a world without elephants is something I cannot fathom. Never to hear the low
A week in the Linyanti and Okavango Delta
We kicked off this year with another Botswana adventure to the infamous and incredibly beautiful Linyanti and Okavango regions. Crystal clear swamps, rolling floodplains and shaded woodlands were just some of the amazing terrain we explored. Expecting everything to be rather dull and dry as a result of the severe drought Southern Africa has endured; we were rather blown away by how much water the region has had in recent weeks. The bush is transformed into a green jewel, flourishing and
A Safari Architects bespoke safari through video
"Multi-country-safari-travel, personalised, privately hosted and privately chartered" This is what Safari Architects offers you. But through words alone, it is difficult to explain the type of safari you'll enjoy until you come away with us. We will provide you with the ultimate African adventure. During your trip, a private guide will accompany you throughout and manage your experiences, from assisting with your wine selections to getting you the most out of your wildlife viewing. You will have a private aircraft and pilot, allowing you the freedom