Welcome
Welcome to Bella Luna Safaris, your gateway to
unforgettable African Adventures. Our African Safaris are designed to immerse you in the wild beauty of the continent, from the majestic Serengeti to the lush Okavango Delta.
With a focus on sustainable travel and responsible tourism, we offer a diverse range of tailored experiences that showcase's Africa's incredible biodiversity while ensuring the protection of its iconic wildlife.
Let us take you on a journey filled with thrilling game drives, captivating cultural encounters, and moments of pure awe.
Choose BELLA LUNA SAFARIS for an authentic African Safari experience like no other.
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF AFRICA WITH US TODAY
We had not left it, yet, but when I would wake in the night I would lie, listening, homesick for it already. ”
Ernest Hemingway
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You dream, we turn it into a reality!
What we Offer
We are a Full Service Tour Operator specialising in Safaris in Southern & East Africa. Whether you are a solo traveller, couple, a small or big group, on your honeymoon or celebrating a special occassion, we will design you the perfect itinerary. You talk and we listen. We design you an itinerary that fulfills all your expectations. From rustic 3 * to luxury 5 * accommodations with simple meals and activities to all the bells and whistles type packages..... Once you are completely satisfied with all aspects of your Safari, we confirm and book all related services including accommodation, transfers, activities and any other related services included in your itineray/package. We provide you with all possible information related to your journey and will advise you on International Flights, Medical & Travel Insurance including advice on What to Pack. Once your trip has been confirmed and final payment has been made, we provide you with all necessary documentation - Vouchers, Tickets and Emergency Contact Details for each leg of your journey. We make ourselves fully available whilst you are travelling to deal with any questions or emergencies.
Our Commitment to You
Over the years we have developed trusted relationships with all our service providers in Africa which allows us to offer you the very best Rates & Services. We match your preferences and budget to carefully selected lodges and activities and provide you with excellent service which will find you coming back to use us again and again.... Our attention to detail along with our professional approach will not leave you disappointed.
popular destinations
‘It’s really beautiful. It feels like God visits everywhere else but lives in Africa’ Will Smith
The Choices are many so where do you start? We at Bella Luna have the expertise and on the ground experience to help guide you through the process of where and when to go in Africa.
Herewith just a small taste of whats on offer or possible in each country and the best time to travel there.
SOUTH AFRICA
The Rainbow Nation
- Visit one of the many Wildlife Parks that the country is famous for - Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands, Addo Elephant Park, Hluhluwe and many more....
- Big 5 Game Drives - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat
- Cultural Experiences
- Luxury Train Travel - The Blue Train & Rovos Rail (The most Luxurious Trains in the World)
- Photographic Safaris
- Birding Safaris
- Flower Safaris
- Explore the famous Cape Winelands for some of the best wines in the world
- Bush & Beach Safaris - Combine Cape Town (voted one of the Top Ten Cities in the world) with a Wildlife Safari
- Adventure Activities - Whale watching, Shark cage diving, hike or take a Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain, diving and many, many more....
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Namibia
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
South African Safari - May to October dry season when the wildlife is more active and congregate around waterholes, and the bush has thinned out so you can spot the animals easier, and the skies are always clear
Beach Holidays - November to April - summertime when the ocean is warmer and the activities are plentiful
NAMIBIA
Where the Desert meets the Ocean
- Visit one of the many Wildlife Parks?Nature Reserves that the country is famous for - Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast and many more...
- Wildlife Game Drives - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat
- Explore the vastness of the deserts - take a Living Desert Tour
- Cultural Experiences with the Himba & San peoples
- Photographic Safaris - they say even a bad photographer is a great photographer in Namibia
- Luxury Train Travel - Rovos Rail (The most Luxurious Train in the World)
- Birding Safaris
- Bush, Desert & Beach Safaris
- Stargazing - with no pollution, the night skies are so clear, it feels like you can touch the stars
- Adventure Activities - Sandboarding, Quad Biking (ATV) and 4x4ing in the desert sand dunes, Living Desert Tours
- Visit the 2nd biggest canyon in the world - The Fish River Canyon
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Namibia
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
Namibian Safari - May to October dry season when the wildlife is plentiful and the skies are clear
KENYA
The birth place of Safari Travel
- Big 5 Game Drives - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara in late July, August, September & early October
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris with a Champagne breakfast in the middle of the bush
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat
- Swahili Cultural Experiences
- Photographic Safaris
- Birding Safaris
- Bush & Beach Safaris
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Tanzania, Rwanda and or Uganda
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
Year-round safari and beach holiday destination
Great Wildebeest Migration - Late July, August, September and early October
TANZANIA
Where the never ending plains are teeming with wildlife
- Game Drives - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade
- Ngorongoro Crater the world's biggest intact volcanic caldera born from a volcano eruption 2.5 million years ago and now a World Heritage Site with great beauty and filled with wildlife
- Climb Kilimanjaro the Roof of Africa (highest mountain in Africa) and combine with a Safari in Serengeti
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti in June & July as they follow the rains north
- Calving season in February & March where you will witness the life and death struggle, as the herds try and protect their newborn young from the predators
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris with a Champagne breakfast in the middle of the bush
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat
- Swahili Cultural Experiences
- Luxury Train Travel - Rovos Rail (The most Luxurious Train in the World)
- Photographic Safaris
- Birding Safaris
- Bush & Beach Safaris
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Kenya, Rwanda and or Uganda
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
Year-round safari and beach holiday destination
Great Wildebeest Migration - Late June & July
Calving Season - February & March
Climbing Kilimanjaro - December to mid-March & mid-June to the end of October but can however be done anytime of the year
RWANDA
Home of the Mountain Gorilla
- Gorilla Trekking In Volcans National Park
- Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcans National Park
- Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park - including zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and hundreds of bird species, such as the rare shoebill stork
- Cultural Experiences - Genocide Museum in Kigali, Intore dancers
- Photographic Safaris
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
The dry season June to September
UGANDA
The Pearl of Africa
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Birding Safaris with a total of 1088 confirmed species as of February 2023 including the Shoebill . If you love birding then you cant go wrong in Uganda
- Game drive safaris in the premier wildlife destinations such as Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park the country’s premier wildlife destinations, offering classic big game viewing, chimpanzee trekking and river cruises, as well as a chance at seeing the famous tree-climbing lions.
- Photographic Safaris
- Cultural Experiences - Meet the Batwa Pygmies
- Rustic Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Rwanda Tanzania & Kenya
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
Gorilla Trekking in its two dry seasons - December to February & June to August
Wildlife viewing in the parks is best at the end of the dry seasons – February/March & September/October
BOTSWANA
The most sought-after Safari destination on Earth
- Visit one of the most desired Wildlife Sanctuaries in the World, The Okavango Swamps
- Big 5 Game Drives - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade
- Game Viewing in Mokoro's (traditional dug-out canoe) in the swamps and Boat Cruises on the Chobe River
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris & Helicopter Rides
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat
- San Cultural Experiences
- Photographic Safaris
- Birding Safaris
- Quad Biking (ATV) in the desert
- Desert sleepouts
- Floating Luxury Lodges on the Chobe River wth incredible game viewing on land and in the water
- Luxurious Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Zimbabwe, Zambia & South Africa
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
During the dry winter months of May to October when the Game viewing is at its peak
ZAMBIA
The place that offers everything:
- Visit Africa's biggest waterfall - The Victoria Falls
- Game Drives in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade.
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Sunset River Cruises
- Helicopter & Microlight Flights over the Falls
- Exhilarating Activities - Bungee Jumping (one of the highest in the world), White River Rafting on the mighty Zambezi River Ziplining through the rain forests and have a dip in the "Devils Armchair" a rock pool on the edge of the falls.
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
Combines beautifully with Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
During the dry winter months of May to October when the Game viewing is at its peak
ZIMBABWE
The "Smoke that Thunders" the Mighty Victoria Falls
- Visit Africa's biggest waterfall - The Victoria Falls
- Game Drive Safaris in Hwange, Mana Pools and Kariba Dam - your chosen camp/lodge will traditionally take you out twice daily, early morning and late afternoon/evening with a siesta at the hottest time of the day when the animals hideout in the shade.
- House Boating on Kariba Dam with land and water based game viewing
- Bush Walks that will take you up close to the wildlife in their natural habitat
- Exhilarating Activities - Bungee Jumping (one of the highest in the world)at Victoria Falls, White River Rafting on the mighty Zambezi River, Ziplining through the rain forests and have a dip in the "Devils Armchair" a rock pool on the edge of the falls
- Helicopter & Microlight Flights over the Falls
- Sunset River Cruises
- Luxurious Hotels, Lodges & "Out of Africa" style Luxury Tented Camps
- Luxury Train Travel - Rovos Rail (The most Luxurious Train in the World)
Combines well with Botswana, Zambia & South Africa
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
During the dry winter months of May to October when the Game viewing is at its peak
Victoria Falls - between April & May when the Falls are in full flood
You watch the slope lope of a lioness and forget to breathe.
You marvel at the tripod of a giraffe bent to water.
In Africa, there are iridescent blues on the wings of birds that you do not see anywhere else in nature.
In Africa, in the midday heat, you can see blisters in the atmosphere. When you are in Africa, you feel primordial, rocked in the cradle of the world.”
'Jodi Picoult’
luxury train travel
THE BLUE TRAIN The Blue Train has been the ultimate in luxury rail travel since 1946.It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes and landmarks. On this train luxury assumes a new dimension. You’ll feel it from the moment you step into your suite – the De Luxe Suite which offers you a choice between twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath). Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities. Each suite is a world on its own, with a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations. Guests indulge in fine cuisine with personal Butlers at their beck-and-call. The Blue Train is not just a mode of transport. It is an all-inclusive five-star luxury rail experience. The Blue Train provides fine dining and the gourmet cuisine is complemented by the carefully selected, best South African wines. All meals are freshly prepared on board the train by our Executive Chefs The world class cuisine is complemented by a fine selection of wines carefully sourced from Vineyard boutiques in South Africa. The Blue Train has won the International Diners Club Merit award for the finest selection of wines on numerous occassions. The Blue Train dining experience is enhanced by the crystal glass, polished silver ware and fine bone china. In keeping with the classical romantic ambience lunch is an elegantly casual affair (semi casual) , while dinner is more formal and the men are requested to wear a jacket and tie and the ladies elegant evening wear. Breakfast can be enjoyed at own leisure and is served between 07:30 and 10:00. Special dietary requirements such as halaal, kosher must be specified upon making a reservation
ROVOS RAIL The Most Luxurious Train in the World! Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa combine magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of leisure travel. In a series of journeys lasting from 48 hours to 15 nights, Rovos Rail links some of the continent’s greatest destinations with a variety of off-train excursions. The beautifully rebuilt wood-panelled trains, which may be hauled by diesel or electric locos, each carry a maximum of 72 passengers in 36 superbly appointed suites and are also available for charter, while the Events Train caters for up to 250 guests and is suitable for daytime journeys. Create itineraries by combining our short and long journeys and receive discounts or explore our specials and collections that link our journeys with other entertaining products. Multiple journeys to choose from
testimonials
Melanie Ferrandi, Vancouver, Canada
Client
I first met Charry when she was involved in planning a trip for us to Kenya and Zanzibar in 2011. At the time I was very impressed with her and used her exclusively on 3 future trips: to South Africa, Botswana, and Morocco. In all cases I was travelling with a group of friends from Canada. Charry listened carefully to our preferences and all the trips exceeded expectations in terms of quality and value of accommodation, guides, transportation. She also arranged excellent day trips and interesting “things to do” in all the places we visited. I have always appreciated how incredibly efficient she is – very quick to respond to queries both before the trips as well as during our travels. Furthermore, Charry is friendly and approachable, willing to listen to concerns and to answer questions. I have referred Charry to several friends and would not hesitate to continue to use her services and to recommend her to others.
Max de Villiers - Growthpoint Properties
International Property Company
Charry arranged our Masai Mara trip in Kenya in 2016, booking out the entire Governor’s Camp for our rowdy group. She was amazing – she looked after our group of 75 from morning to evening, and the location was superb. She pays a great amount of attention to detail and she is hands on – highly recommended!
Rene Toner - Holiday Travel
Travel Agent
I started using Charry back in 2012. Over the years Charry has created and booked hundreds of "African Safaris" for my clients. Each and every one of her itineraries have been designed to perfection, and the client's Safaris have run seamlessly from beginning to end. Her knowledge of Africa is outstanding. The clients have always come back ecstatic and excited to plan and book their next African Adventure. I would not hesitate to reccommend Bella Luna Safaris
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I was born, raised, and lived most of my life in South Africa. For most of my informative years my father would take us adventuring all over Southern Africa.
Back in 2009 it was time to venture further and my husband and I spent 2 years exploring Africa in a four wheel drive vehicle and slept in a rooftop tent.
We drove 37,000 km's (22,990.73 miles) through diverse habitats. We fell in love with every one of the 15 countries we visited and traversed through swamps, savannas &, rain forests. We crossed rivers and lakes, saw waterfalls, mountains and visited both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
We encountered more wildlife living in their natural habitat than we could have ever have imagined.
We met wonderful people from numerous cultures and learnt so much about the diversity of Africa.
On our return to South Africa, I knew I had to share this incredible continent with the rest of the world. In 2011 I started creating Tailormade Itineraries and packages for people from all over the world and introducing them to
this magical continent.
In 2022 the travel bug bit again and we took a 3 month journey in our 45 foot sailboat across the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Town in South Africa to the Caribbean.
We now find ourselves living and working on the Island of Grenada in the Southern Caribbean, but our hearts & souls will always remain in Africa, and I will continue to assist you and others on your journey of African Discovery.
contact us
- Prickly Bay, Lance' aux Epines, Grenada
+1473-4256779- +1473-4256779
- info@bellalunasafaris.com
- Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00 UTC - 4
