Q: Why Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel?

A: MADE TO MEASURE PHILANTHROPIC TRAVEL. All of our trips are designed based on your input and made to measure for your discerning groups of friends, family or colleagues. Organizing a made to measure trip is easy, just tell us when, where and how you want to go. We'll create an itinerary exclusively for you and make it all happen in 5- 6 star private guided luxury style.



A: PHILANTHROPY BUILT IN. Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel builds a morning or afternoon visit (at a minimum) into every itinerary we create. Philanthropic Travel is intended to be a learning experience rather than a service experience. Their is no better way to experience indigenous culture than as the guest of a humanitarian outreach organization who are making a significant difference in the community. Exquisite Safaris donates $250 per traveler to the project visited in addition to what you may decide to gift. $250 dollars per traveler is currently 5X more than any company the travel industry commits to communities visited.



A: EXPERIENCE PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATION, INSPIRATION, EMPOWERMENT AND FUN. Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel was founded to support grassroots humanitarian outreach projects in the destinations people are already visiting. Our mission is to create trust, dispel fear and create and understanding in the world, we are using luxury travel as a catalyst to spark those life lessons.



Q: Do you have references?

A: Yes. We have wonderful references and many of our clients have traveled multiple times with us to different continents. Learn More: New York Times Business Sunday, Globerati.com, Baby Boomers of Today Radio Show with Cindy Speir, Goldarth's Luxury Review Singapore, Men's Health Magazine, ArabianBusiness.com, Fast Company Magazine, Palm Beach Living Magazine, Travel Connoisseur Magazine , US Air's Magazine, World Travel Market 2007, International Luxury Travel 2007, Personal Life Media.



Q: Do you handle last minute travel requests?

A: Not unless you have previously traveled with Exquisite Safaris. Exquisite Safaris does not accept last minute requests because the exclusive properties, guides and experiences we recommend are spoken for months in advance. Advance planning guidelines: Africa 12-16 months, Asia 3-9 months, South America 3-9 months, India 6-9 months, Cruises 3-9 months.



Q: We support and donate to various non-profit organizations already. Will Exquisite Safaris plan our itinerary without any visits to humanitarian organizations?

A: Yes. Exquisite Safaris will be happy to plan luxury itineraries that do not include visits to humanitarian outreach projects. Even if you choose not to visit our partner projects, Exquisite Safaris will donate $250 per traveler to support innovative humanitarian endeavors in the locales you visit.



Q: Do you have a newsletter?

A: Yes. Our newsletter is called Safari Journal and you can subscribe to it by email (see right sidebar) or RSS.



Q: What is the difference between Philanthropic Travel and Voluntourism? Will I be required to 'work' during my vacation? Can I work if I choose to?

A: Philanthropic Travel includes a morning or afternoon out your vacation to introduce you to the culture, warmth and wisdom of your host community. We do not ask you to volunteer, but many of our clients have asked for longer than a morning or afternoon immersion: Learn More.



Q: Why don't you list scheduled departure dates and itineraries for your tours on your website?

A: Our travel is personalized based on your preferences and interests, we design each journey for you -in collaboration with you. Set an appointment with a concierge right now.



Q: How do you define private guided touring?

A: Private vehicle and your own guide -available 24 hours a day. Your guide is your concierge; if you decide you'd like to change your daily activities they will facilitate changes for you on the spot.



Q: What about international airfare?

A: As a tour operator Exquisite Safaris handles intra-regional airfares. For example, we schedule your flights within south east Asia once you make your international flight leg from North America. Exception: we do offer business class from the USA to Africa.



Q: I've heard that the most private African Safari Camps are spoken for 12 months in advance, is that true?

A: Yes. Exquisite Safaris recommends planning African Travel 12 to 18 months in advance to reserve camps in the most pristine low tourist volume areas in southern and eastern Africa. Please remember, these incredible camps only accommodate 8-16 guests.



Q: Do you plan for special family experiences like multi-generational travel, and celebrations like honeymoon's, anniversaries etc?

A: Yes. We arrange very intimate and memorable private family experiences.



Q: What happens during an emergency while we are traveling?

A: Exquisite Safaris will provide local telephone numbers that you can use to reach our concierge 24 hours a day. In addition, your guide will be available to translate and assist you in coordinating an expedited solution. Please note, medical evacuation is very expensive and not covered by Exquisite Safaris. We recommend that you purchase insurance before you depart: Learn More.







"If you are coming to help me, you are wasting your time but if you are coming because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." -Indigenous Saying



The Exquisite Safaris philanthropic mission integrates a guided visit to a humanitarian outreach project into every private, luxury, epicurean experience we create. These personal introductions create authentic cross cultural friendships that generate trust, respect, and generous donations funding philanthropic travel projects worldwide.