Explore the Wonders of the Wild

In an age where online booking platforms and travel apps dominate the landscape, many travelers might wonder if planning your safari through a travel agent is still worthwhile. Come to think of it, if we are asking Chat GPT to write our college thesis, a rap song using references to SpongeBob SquarePants, or the cover letter for our dream job, why wouldn’t it be able to plan our once-in-a-lifetime safari? When planning a two-week long trip to an unknown continent, with a plethora of different destinations in various foreign countries, decision fatigue becomes a real hurdle. One mistake can turn your dream safari tour into a true nightmare. And with the investment that comes with a luxury African safari, you most definitely want to avoid that at all costs! (pun intended). Want to save yourself stress, time and money? Work with a locally based travel agent!

We often get the question, why use a travel agent? Especially when these days, everything is available online and you can just ask AI to design a safari tour suited to your needs. So, we did just that, and asked Chat GPT to plan a 13-day classic South African safari for two people with a budget similar to our Classic South African safari ($17,140 per person for 13 days). Here’s what it proposed:

For many, an African safari is a dream come true. It offers the chance to witness iconic animals like lions, elephants, and rhinos in their natural habitat. But the reality of conservation in Africa is complex. Human encroachment, poaching, and climate change have put tremendous pressure on wildlife populations and ecosystems. With a projected doubling of visitors to Africa by 2030 (from the current 62 million), it is even more important to prioritise sustainable travel. As a traveller, you can be more than just a visitor - you can be a conservation hero. If you are looking to not only visit, but give back to your destination, we have collected some of our top recommendations. We’ve written in-depth about how you can make your safari to Africa as sustainable as possible and how to beat plastic pollution whilst travelling to Africa. Here’s how you can make a real impact while fulfilling your travel dreams.