Ker & Downey® Africa Launches Playgrounds of Africa

This year will see a complete evolution from traditional safari experiences to deeply immersive adventures in destinations that defy expectations. Ker & Downey® Africa, a leading luxury travel company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, is at the forefront of this transformation.

The travel company’s new Playgrounds of Africa taps into this burgeoning trend, with bespoke itineraries designed for travelers who wish to experience the world in a way that enables them to truly feel Africa’s movement, rhythm, energy, and the thrill of being alive in some of the continent’s most extraordinary destinations. 

Each Playgrounds of Africa itinerary unlocks rare access to some of Africa’s world-class sporting facilities, paired with some of the continent’s most visually stunning landscapes. Every element of the journey is entirely bespoke, planned with precision, and includes private travel and accommodation in Africa’s most exceptional private resorts, lodges, and tented camps.

Think private horseback safaris across ancient pans in Botswana, playing golf on a championship course overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, or a thrilling game of padel or pickleball amidst the beauty of a private wine estate in South Africa’s Cape Winelands.

“Africa is becoming the world’s most compelling arena for active, wellness-led travel,” explains Jenieen van den Heever, COO at Ker & Downey® Africa. “For travelers wishing to play harder, restore deeper, and explore differently, our bespoke Playgrounds of Africa itineraries offer the next generation of travel, one that enables travelers to experience Africa in a way that goes far beyond traditional safari adventures.”

Playgrounds of Africa Sample Itinerary

The Playgrounds of Africa adventure is fully customizable, with itineraries carefully tailored by Ker & Downey® Africa’s travel experts to meet each guest’s preferences. A typical 10-night Playgrounds of Africa journey might look like:

Start in Cape Town and the Cape Winelands 

Enjoy elite sporting experiences set against the backdrop of breathtaking mountains and vineyards. Immerse yourself in games of padel, tennis, championship golf, and curated mountain biking before transitioning into the bush for several nights of a traditional safari experience. Wildlife encounters are a natural extension of the journey, matched by exceptional facilities and a pace that remains considered throughout.

Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 

Experience guided horseback safaris that traverse vast open pans and remote desert edges, offering a refined, low-impact way to explore one of Africa’s most dramatic environments. The emphasis is on access, distance, and the quiet luxury of time spent moving through an unbroken landscape.

The Seychelles 

The journey concludes in the Seychelles, where championship golf is played on courses regarded among the finest in the Indian Ocean. Fairways roll between granite hills and ocean views, with the sea never far from the final green. Between rounds, time is reserved for the coast, warm water, and effortless island living.

As Northern Hemisphere summer approaches, Playgrounds of Africa presents an inspired option for travelers seeking an active, wellness-led summer escape in Africa’s most extraordinary destinations.

About Ker & Downey® Africa (ker-downeyafrica.com)

Ker & Downey® Africa is an award-winning luxury travel company, made up of a community of explorers, mindful travelers, and adventurous souls who are driven by a shared passion for the continent they call home. Their team curates highly personalized trips throughout the African continent from their home bases in Cape Town, USA, UK, and Tanzania.

Responsible travel is of utmost importance to Ker & Downey® Africa. Each LuxVenture® trip has been designed to connect you to the people of Africa and allow travelers to leave a personal legacy in Africa.

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