Travel Styles
Milestones celebrated in style
From milestone birthdays and family reunions to vow renewals, we design private group journeys in Africa with exclusive-use lodges, villas and riads, special events and every detail coordinated.
Some occasions deserve more than a party. A 50th birthday on safari, a family reunion across three generations, a vow renewal on an Indian Ocean beach or a celebration weekend in a Marrakech palace: occasions marked in Africa become shared stories your group will tell for years.
For private groups, taking over an entire property transforms the experience. Many small safari camps, island villas, Moroccan riads and Nile dahabiyas can be reserved for exclusive use, giving your group its own guides, vehicles, chef and schedule. It's often better value than people expect, and it means you can eat, celebrate and relax entirely on your own terms.
We'll work with you to create the moments that matter: a surprise sundowner on a hilltop, a lantern-lit dinner in the dunes, live music, a cake baked by the camp chef, a private dhow sail or a photographer to capture the day. For vow renewals and other ceremonies, we coordinate local suppliers such as florists, musicians and caterers, and advise on what's possible at each venue. If you're considering a legal wedding, requirements vary by country, so we'll point you to official guidance.
Morocco is superb for celebrations, with palace riads, desert camps and Atlas lodges that can host a whole group. The estates of the Cape Winelands and the villas of Cape Town make South Africa ideal for food-and-wine gatherings, while Kenya and Tanzania offer private safari camps. Mauritius and Seychelles are natural choices for beach celebrations and vow renewals.
Private groups often involve many moving parts: guests arriving from different countries, a range of ages and budgets, special diets and accessibility needs. Your travel designer coordinates all of it as your single point of contact, so the host can enjoy the celebration instead of managing it.
Whole safari camps, villas, riads or dahabiyas reserved for your group, with dedicated staff and flexible schedules.
Private dinners, sundowners, cakes, decorations, live music or a photographer, arranged around your key moments.
Arrivals from different countries and cities coordinated, with transfers and a warm welcome for every guest.
Rooming plans that balance couples, families, solo guests and grandparents, including accessible rooms where needed.
Your travel designer coordinates suppliers, timings and guest questions, so the host can relax too.
MoroccoImperial medinas, the High Atlas and Sahara dunes
South AfricaCape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route and Kruger
KenyaThe Maasai Mara, Amboseli’s elephants and the Swahili coast
Tanzania & ZanzibarSerengeti safaris, the Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar’s beaches
MauritiusLagoon beaches, Le Morne and a multicultural island
SeychellesGranite islands, white beaches and La Digue by bicycleUse our featured journeys as inspiration. We'll tailor the dates, hotels, activities, pace and budget around you.
Customizable Journey9 daysMarrakech, the High Atlas, the Sahara & Fes
Customizable Journey10 daysCity, Coast, Winelands & Big Five
Customizable Journey8 daysAmboseli & the Maasai Mara
Customizable Journey8 daysTwo Coasts, Lagoons & Island Culture
Customizable Journey9 daysCairo, Abu Simbel & a Nile Cruise
Final pricing depends on dates, hotels, group size and itinerary.
No payment required to start planning.
Exclusive-use properties are limited, so celebrations benefit from early planning.
Legal requirements for weddings vary by country; we'll point you to official guidance.
Groups larger than a property can be split across neighboring camps or hotels.
Outdoor events such as bush dinners depend on weather and local park rules.
Why plan with Africa Awaits You?
American-registered. African-owned. Locally experienced.
Operated by Travel Ease Company LLC.
A travel business with genuine roots in Africa.
Trusted local partners and on-the-ground guides.
Real assistance before, during and after your journey.
Designed around your interests and budget.
Payment instructions are provided after your itinerary is confirmed.
Tell us your dates, who is traveling and how you like to travel. We’ll adapt this itinerary — or design something completely new.