# Lucie Thaxter Safaris

Independent, bespoke African safari planning by a UK specialist with 28 years' first-hand experience. ATOL protected and Travel Trust Association backed. Not a package tour operator — every itinerary is designed from scratch around the traveller.

## Destinations

- [Botswana Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/botswana): Okavango Delta, Chobe, Linyanti, Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi and the Tuli Block — expert guidance on Botswana's five safari regions.
- [Kenya Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/kenya): Masai Mara, private conservancies, and the Kenya coast, planned by a specialist with decades of on-the-ground experience.
- [Tanzania Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/tanzania): The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the underserved Southern Circuit (Ruaha, Selous).
- [South Africa Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/south-africa): Private game reserves, Kruger concessions, and Cape Town/Winelands combinations.
- [Zambia Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/zambia): Walking safaris in South Luangwa, one of Africa's most authentic bush experiences.
- [Namibia Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/namibia): Desert landscapes, Etosha wildlife, and self-drive or fly-in itineraries.
- [Uganda Safari Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/uganda): Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking alongside classic savanna game viewing.
- [Madagascar Holidays](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-destinations/madagascar): Lemurs, baobabs, and Indian Ocean beaches on the world's most biologically unique island.

## Planning & Expertise

- [About Lucie](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/about-lucie-thaxter): 28 years' experience, credentials, and destinations covered.
- [How I Work](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/how-i-work): The bespoke itinerary planning process, from first enquiry to in-trip support.
- [What My Clients Say](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/what-my-clients-say): Client testimonials from safaris across Africa, 2019–2026.
- [Lucie's Journal](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-blog): Expert first-person guides on destinations, wildlife, and safari planning.

## Guides

- [No & Low Malaria Safari Destinations in Africa](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-blog/low-and-no-malaria-safari-destinations-in-africa-a-complete-travel-guide-2025): Malaria-free and low-risk safari regions across South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia, for travellers who want to avoid antimalarial medication.
- [Package Safari or Tailored Itinerary? An Honest Comparison](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-blog/package-safari-vs-tailored-itinerary-honest-comparison): Why a bespoke, independently planned safari differs from a fixed-departure package tour, and when a package tour is actually the right choice.
- [Why US Travellers Should Use a UK Safari Specialist](https://www.luciethaxtersafaris.com/safari-blog/uk-safari-specialist-us-travelers): Time zone advantages, direct lodge relationships, and financial protection benefits UK-based specialists offer American clients booking African safaris.