Photo courtesy of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Your Partner in African Adventure
Beagle & Baobab is a luxury travel consultancy with a specialised focused on South Africa, the crown jewel of the African continent. Designing bespoke vacations for the new class of global traveller, we build on an intimate knowledge of South Africa’s cities and landscapes to craft unforgettable journeys into the heartland of Africa’s culture, cuisine, and wilderness. Occasionally, we offer pre-designed Signature Experiences to select explorers.
Beyond the Ordinary
Beagle & Baobab travellers don’t settle for the bland or pre-packaged. Curious and adventurous, they seek out new experiences and hidden pleasures - private wine tastings in forested valleys, nature encounters in remote corners of the wild, culinary expeditions across cultures and climates, and immersive travel that evokes a bygone age of discovery. Bespoke and authentic, our journeys are where culture, cuisine, and nature collide in unforgettable ways.
How We Work
Every Beagle & Baobab journey begins with an in-person or video consultation, during which we set out to understand your needs and preferences absolutely. From there, we leverage our insider knowledge (and exquisite taste) to arrange all aspects of your bespoke vacation, including travel, accommodation, activities, and cuisine. After a follow-up consultation or two, you’re ready to embark on an exceptional African adventure that any well-heeled explorer would envy.
Our Story
Drawing inspiration from legendary tales, Beagle & Baobab’s name pays homage to two icons of adventure: the HMS Beagle, the 17th century ship that transported Charles Darwin on his world-famous voyages of exploration and discovery, and the ancient African baobab, a solitary and mystical tree that has captivated the continent’s explorers for centuries.
Founded by Damien du Preez, a South African native raised in Cape Town, Beagle & Baobab is a heartfelt celebration of South Africa’s untamed wilderness, culinary traditions, and diverse cityscapes. Now living and studying in Germany, Damien nurtures his roots in South Africa by sharing exceptional African adventures with curious global travellers.
“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same.”
— James Stevenson-Hamilton | First Warden of the Kruger National Park, c. 1867 - 1957