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Luxury Family Travel Specialist | Journeysmiths
Established in 1990, Journeysmiths has spent over three decades crafting exceptional tailor-made family holidays to the world's most extraordinary destinations. Our expertise spans Africa, Latin America, and Asia, where we combine deep regional knowledge with a passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences. Our team of seasoned travel designers brings over 100 years of collective experience, ensuring every itinerary is meticulously crafted to match individual family needs. We pride ourselves on logistical excellence, offering 24/7 support and seamless coordination of every detail, from exclusive accommodations to expert-guided adventures.Our commitment to financial security through ATOL bonding and Travel & General Insurance Services provides complete peace of mind. Beyond travel arrangements, we champion sustainable tourism through our 'Travelling Well' initiative, ensuring our journeys benefit local communities and conservation efforts. With a focus on privacy, flexibility, and unique access to remote locations, we transform travel into transformative family experiences that create lifelong memories.
Services
Family Safaris
Luxury Travel
Tailor-Made Holidays
Wildlife Expeditions
Cultural Journeys
Adventure Travel
Conservation Trips
Beach Retreats
Multi-Generational Tours
Photographic Safaris
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 33 years of specialist family travel expertise across wild destinations
- Our team provides 24/7 support for complete travel peace of mind
- We guarantee financial security through ATOL and Travel & General Insurance
- We implement a patented conservation-focused travel model benefiting local communities
- Our exclusive partnerships grant access to the world's most remote luxury lodges
Associations and certifications
- ATOL
What people say
Expert knowledge
Seamless logistics
Personalised service
Unforgettable memories
Conservation focus
Services
Family Safaris
Our family safaris combine luxury accommodations with expert-guided wildlife encounters in Africa's premier destinations. We design age-appropriate adventures that balance thrilling game drives with educational conservation experiences. Each itinerary includes exclusive access to private reserves and specially curated activities ensuring both children and adults create lasting memories through immersive wildlife experiences.
Luxury Travel
We craft ultra-personalised luxury travel experiences to remote and culturally rich destinations. Our itineraries feature handpicked accommodations, private charters, and behind-the-scenes access to unique experiences. Every journey balances opulence with authentic cultural immersion, ensuring clients enjoy both comfort and meaningful connections with local communities and environments.
Tailor-Made Holidays
Our bespoke holiday planning service creates completely personalised itineraries based on family preferences and interests. From initial consultation through to execution, our travel designers combine destination expertise with logistical precision to deliver unique experiences that perfectly match each client's vision and requirements for their ideal family adventure.
Conservation Trips
These purpose-driven journeys integrate wildlife conservation activities with luxury travel. Guests participate in meaningful conservation efforts while staying at eco-conscious lodges. Our partnerships with leading conservation organisations ensure trips directly benefit habitat preservation and community development projects in fragile ecosystems across Africa and Latin America.
Adventure Travel
We design adventurous itineraries that combine physical challenges with cultural immersion. From Patagonian treks to Himalayan expeditions, our adventures feature expert guides, safety-focused logistics, and curated experiences that balance adrenaline with opportunities to engage with local cultures and natural environments in some of the world's most spectacular locations.
People
Laura Burdett-Munns
Founder & Visionary
Laura founded Journeysmiths in 1990 after discovering Africa's wonders. Her vision combines luxury travel with conservation, creating meaningful connections between guests and local communities while protecting wild places for future generations.
Steve Backshall
Wildlife Enthusiast
Award-winning wildlife presenter who collaborated with Journeysmiths to create a father-son safari in Kenya. His expertise ensures family adventures combine thrilling wildlife encounters with educational conservation experiences tailored for all ages.
Questions
What destinations does Journeysmiths specialise in?
We specialise in luxury family travel to Africa, Latin America, and Asia, with expertly curated experiences in countries including Botswana, Kenya, Peru, Costa Rica, and Bhutan.
Are your family safaris suitable for young children?
Yes, our family safaris are designed for all ages with age-appropriate activities, expert guides, and accommodations that cater specifically to children's needs and interests.
How do you ensure travel safety during remote adventures?
We provide 24/7 support, carefully vetted local partners, and comprehensive pre-travel information to ensure complete safety and peace of mind throughout your journey.
Can you accommodate special dietary requirements?
Yes, we communicate all dietary needs to accommodations in advance and ensure special requirements are accommodated throughout your entire itinerary.
What conservation initiatives do your trips support?
Our 'Travelling Well' initiative ensures every journey benefits local communities and conservation projects through partnerships with organisations like Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary.
How flexible are your tailor-made itineraries?
Our itineraries are completely flexible, with adjustments possible before and during travel to accommodate changing circumstances or spontaneous opportunities.
Reviews (4)
Kevin Westley
Jan 21, 2020
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They had every detail covered. I contacted several companies, including the more famous, however, Africa Exclusive was the only one that actually listened to what my wife and I wanted. The others say they customize the tours, but really they just give you the boilerplate with your name on it.
Plus, when there was an issue, they handled it completely. Even following up a couple weeks later after I returned home to understand how to fix it for future travelers.
Plus, when there was an issue, they handled it completely. Even following up a couple weeks later after I returned home to understand how to fix it for future travelers.
Stevelnancyl
Jul 02, 2017
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This is the second time that we have used Africa Exclusive to plan our African safari. Every detail was perfect from the accomodations to the private planes to the special events (birthday celebrations). There is no other company that I would recommend. They are the best!! Nancy and Steve Lamontagne
Rick Eliason
Jul 14, 2016
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We've just come back from our Honeymoon - a safari in Kenya followed by some down time in the beautiful Seychelles. This was all masterminded by Laura and Hayley on the team who between them, designed a ridiculously perfect honeymoon for us filled with lots of little surprises and just the right balance of experiences/adventures and free time to soak it all in. They gave us a selection of accommodation options at a range of budgets to choose from and suggested numerous activities based on our tastes to help us fill our time with memories. We were looked after from start to finish with all of
Nancy L.
Jun 09, 2016
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We used Africa Exclusive to plan a custom safari in 2015. Everything was executed perfectly and we had the trip of a lifetime. We can't thank them enough for taking such good care of us.
Nancy and Steve Lamontagne, USA
Nancy and Steve Lamontagne, USA
