Award Winning African Safaris

Africa Adventure Consultants has received numerous awards and we have been recognized for our intimate knowledge of the destinations we sell; the outstanding quality of our safaris; and for contributions to local people, wildlife programs, and conservation.

Travel + Leisure named safari specialist Africa Adventure Consultants as one of the Top 10 safari outfitters in the world in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and most recently in 2023. Conde Nast Traveler named Africa Adventure Consultants as one of the best travel specialists in the world in 2021.

AAC President Kent Redding was named to the Travel + Leisure A-List, its annual editors’ choice of the best travel advisors in the business five times, most recently in 2026. Kent has also been named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top travel professionals in the United States eight times, most recently in 2026.

Africa Adventure Consultants has been featured in prestigious publications and media outlets such as Conde Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure, Departures, CNBC, Fortune, Barron’s, Town & Country, Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Denver Post, Denver Business Journal, The Royal Oak Daily Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Dallas Morning News, Recommend Magazine and The Daily Oakland Press.

In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2023, Africa Adventure Consultants was named one of the “World’s Best Safari Outfitters” by Travel + Leisure. In 2021, Africa Adventure Consultants was named as one of the best travel specialists in the world by Conde Nast Traveler. And, in both 2008 and 2009, Africa Adventure Consultants was named by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth.”

Awards

TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD'S BEST 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023

Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist 2024 award

Travel+Leisure A-list Africa Top Travel Advisor Award

National Geographic 50 Tours of a Lifetime Award

What People Say

Jerry K.

We just returned from Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda from an incredible trip that AAC arranged for us. The itinerary was wonderful, as were all the camps and guides. The coordination of flights and transfers were flawless, as we were met at each location by a local representative, regardless of the time. We witnessed incredible wildlife every place we went. I will book with AAC again on my next trip to Africa.

Justin F.

We were treated with excellent service from the time we inquired about a trip to when we returned. We had a slight medical issue on the trip which needed some medical attention and our Adventure Consultant did an excellent job helping arrange a doctor visit, explained our options and was available to help. Thank you!