Africa Adventure Consultants

What Africa Adventure Consultants does

Africa Adventure Consultants, Inc. (AAC) is a privately held, Denver-area luxury safari travel agency founded in 2001 that designs and books custom itineraries for individuals, couples, families, and small groups traveling to Africa. The company serves high-net-worth clients seeking once-in-a-lifetime experiences, with destination coverage spanning East, Southern, North, and Central Africa plus Indian Ocean beach extensions (Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar) and an "Out of Africa" line of global adventure trips. AAC markets more than 15 distinct safari categories, including Luxury Safaris, Big 5, Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking, Great Migration viewing, Kilimanjaro climbs, Photographer Guided Safaris, Family Safaris, and Romance/Honeymoon packages.

AAC operates a sales-led, direct-to-consumer model with no e-commerce or self-service booking platform. Trip design is handled by dedicated Journey Specialists reached by phone (toll-free and direct lines) or email during U.S. business hours. The company generates revenue through commissions or planning fees on accommodation, activity, and permit providers in Africa, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed; special offers such as Stay/Pay deals and honeymoon discounts are marketed through the website. The underlying technology footprint is a content-driven website and blog covering 18+ destinations, supported by an email newsletter and a Refer-a-Friend / Livingstone Club retention program; no proprietary technology platform, AI tooling, or public APIs are disclosed.

AAC is headquartered at 5675 DTC Blvd, Suite 150 in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with 11-50 employees whose staff collectively claims more than 200 years of travel industry experience. The company is founder-operated under President Kent Redding and holds BBB accreditation. It has earned sustained third-party recognition, including multiple consecutive Travel + Leisure World's Best (2016-2020, 2023), Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023-2026), and Travel+Leisure A-List designations, plus National Geographic and Tanzania Tourist Board awards.

Name

Africa Adventure Consultants

Legal name

Africa Adventure Consultants, Inc.

Website

https://adventuresinafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Africa Adventure Consultants is a privately held, Denver-based luxury safari travel agency founded in 2001 that designs custom itineraries for high-net-worth individuals, couples, families, and groups traveling to destinations across Africa and select global adventure locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Safari Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies (THAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAC), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Luxury safari travel
• Custom safari planning
• African adventure tours
• Wildlife safari booking
• Luxury travel agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Safari Planning and Booking Services: Custom luxury African safari vacations are planned and booked through the company. Revenue is generated through service fees or commissions from accommodation and activity providers in Africa.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Africa Adventure Consultants designs and books custom luxury African safari vacations for individuals, couples, families, and groups across East and Southern Africa. Each itinerary is planned by a dedicated Journey Specialist who arranges accommodations, guides, transfers, permits, and activities, with revenue generated through service fees and commissions from African lodging and activity providers. Supporting offerings include Beach Destination extensions and Out of Africa global adventure travel.

Product overview

Africa Adventure Consultants offers a comprehensive portfolio of luxury African safari experiences organized as distinct service categories. Their core offerings include Luxury Safaris (premium experiences with exclusive settings and expert guiding), Adventure Safaris (active experiences like kayaking and rhino tracking), Big 5 Safaris (wildlife-focused trips), Gorilla Safaris (mountain gorilla trekking), Chimpanzee Safaris, Migration Safaris (Great Migration viewing), and Cultural/Historical Safaris. Additional services include Family Safaris, Group Safaris, Photographer Guided Safaris, Romance/Honeymoon Safaris, and Kilimanjaro Climbs. Supporting offerings include Beach Destinations extensions, Out of Africa global travel, a Planning Guide resource center, and Safari Special Offers. The company operates as a Denver-based travel agency with more than 200 combined years of experience, organizing custom luxury safaris throughout East and Southern Africa including Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Rwanda, Uganda, and 19 other African destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Safaris

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adventuresinafrica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/africa-adventure-consultants

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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