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ROAR AFRICA's specialist trips take you off the beaten path and into the heart of Africa's most captivating destinations, be it a private villa catering to your every need or an elemental journey of self deep into the wilderness…
The conversation continues with poet and philosopher David Whyte in 2027. Co-hosted by Deborah Calmeyer, this third in a trilogy of intimate safari retreats unfolds at Segera Retreat in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Through time in the wilderness and reflective dialogue, Whyte invites guests into stillness and poetic inquiry. Here Africa’s landscapes create the space to reconnect with self and the deep recognition that our inner lives are inseparable from the places we move through.
Join us on The Greatest Safari on Earth, 2027. This exquisite journey explores four of Africa’s iconic wildlife destinations - Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Rwanda - across 12 days in unbridled luxury aboard the A319 Emirates Executive Private Jet. Led by our hand-picked guides, there is no trip in the world like this one!
This video is our invitation: to breathe slower, sleep deeper and remember who you truly are when the world quiets down and nature takes centre stage.
Created and led by Professor Dacher Keltner and Deborah Calmeyer, our 2026 Journey to Awe safari in the sacred foothills of Mount Kenya is a unique voyage back to self, one where science and Africa’s wilderness intersect in the most beautiful way, guiding guests toward the awe and meaning we all seek.
As the world's leading ultra-luxe safari operator, every ROAR AFRICA safari is utterly unique and tailored to you and your loved ones, creating space to spend that precious, undisturbed time together as a family. We share with you the complexity, truth, beauty and culture that make up the fabric of Africa, so you can feel that sense of wonder and rich history too. Whether it's your first or fifth visit, the magnitude of Africa's wild spaces never ceases to educate, awaken and leave you and your children fully inspired, connected and in awe of all Africa has to offer.
Designed for families and private groups to explore Africa’s most iconic landscapes aboard the one-of-a-kind Emirates Executive A319 jet, every journey is entirely yours from where you go and when you go, to how long you stay. With privileged access and flawless delivery, we reveal Africa on your terms with the freedom, intimacy and ease only ROAR AFRICA can provide.
To try to describe the magnitude of The Greatest Safari on Earth, the transformation that occurs in all of us, be it guests who are experiencing their first time in Africa or those who have come back a third time, is almost impossible. In fact, it is often our guests that say it best and it’s humbling to hear the same statement over and over again: “There is no other trip in the world like this; it is 10 times more wonderful than I thought!”
In 2027, we continue the conversation with David Whyte, world-renowned philosopher and zoologist. Co-hosted by ROAR AFRICA Founder and CEO Deborah Calmeyer, this is an immersive safari retreat where David invites us into stillness and poetic reflection within nature's expansive presence. Set once again at Segera Retreat in the foothills of Mount Kenya, this journey offers space to reconnect: with yourself, with the land and with the rhythm of life itself.
Co-hosted by ROAR AFRICA Founder and CEO Deborah Calmeyer and UC Berkeley psychologist and best-selling author Professor Dacher Keltner, this singular journey invites you to explore awe not only as an emotion, but as a path to transformation, healing and connection.
Embark on the Greatest Safari on Earth 2025, an epic journey that explores four of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations – Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya and Rwanda – across 12 days in unbridled luxury. There is no trip in the world like this one!
“We flew like angels, we soared. We shook our heads in wonder, we closed our eyes in prayer… words will never be enough. Your vision, your power, your exquisite execution - only here there is no contrast, no one can compete. I am eternally grateful.” – Guest
