Experience the Thrill of Africa

Here at Falcon Africa, we realise that people are unique. This is why we create itineraries that are specifically designed to match individual wants and needs.

Tailor-made itineraries that we design for our clients:

• Itineraries to Africa's finest wildlife destinations:
  • South Africa Highlights
  • Greater Kruger Park

• Adventure itineraries
  • The Victoria Falls
• Bucket-list trips
  • Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
  • Serengeti Migration
• Corporate getaways
• Cultural trips
• Exotic weddings and anniversaries
• Family holidays
• Honeymoons
• Incentives
• Conservation Involvement
• Kosher Travel
• Retreats
• Running: Trail and Marathon itineraries

Choosing Allan to design your luxury African safari is a decision backed by unmatched expertise and experience.

• Founder and owner of Falcon Africa, a respected brand in African tourism since 1990.
• Former General Manager and operator of a fishing lodge in the Okavango Delta.
• He has assisted with relief management and guiding at a game lodge.
• He has guided on 'Overland Safaris' between Vic Falls & the Okavango and assisted with multi day Horse Riding Safaris in the Okavango
• Former experienced specialist guide / bush pilot, providing authentic, immersive safari experiences for VIP clients and royalty.
• Past Chairman of the Gauteng Chapter of SATSA and National Board member, and recipient of the SATSA Special Service Award for outstanding contribution to the SA Tourism Industry

Extensive aviation experience as a Captain in the South African Air Force, commercial charter pilot, and specialist bush pilot allowed for the ultimate safari to be conducted by private air charter.

A profound understanding of Africa’s diverse wildlife, cultures, and landscapes, backed by practical, field-tested experience, ensures your luxury safari is not only indulgent but also authentic, immersive, and unforgettable.

With a wealth of experience and knowledge of the aviation industry in this region, we are excited to share with you the unique advantages that come with choosing to fly privately.

Book your next private charter (from 2 - 200 people within Africa) through Falcon Africa's owner, Allan Eccles:

• A former Air Force pilot and flight instructor
• A pilot / guide that escorted VIPs, families and friends on bucket-list experiences
• A former charter pilot and chief pilot for an air charter company
• 45 years experience in the aviation industry
• 33 years experience in air charter

The most popular places to visit:

The Okavango Delta covers an area over 15,000km² with a lush water-wilderness of papyrus swamps, shallow reed-beds and floodplains, dotted with small islands and laced with a network of channels. The Okavango River rises in the highlands of Angola yet never reaches the sea; instead its immense waters empty over the sands of the Kalahari, where the great thirst of the desert is quenched in a wilderness of freshwater lagoons, channels and islands.

Chobe National Park is a true wildlife paradise and one of the best national parks in Southern Africa. Just one peek at the variety of wildlife and lush vegetation and you will be mesmerized forever! Chobe National Park is extremely lush for an African reserve, because of the many waterways. The Chobe River flows through the park and quenches the thirst of many animals and birds during the dry season.

Lesser known gems to explore include:

• The Makgadigadi Salt Pans 
• Linyanti
• Savute
• Central Kalahari

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The Masai Mara is known for exceptional sightings of big cats, the reserve has extraordinary numbers of wildlife and birdlife. While there are huge numbers of resident animals and birds at all times of the year, these numbers swell during the Great Migration.

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's most popular parks. "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close and see the snow-capped Kilimanjaro Mountain. 

Lesser known Kenyan gems to explore include:

• Laikipia
• Rift Valley
• Lewa
• Diani
• Lamu
• Jade Desert
• Crater Islands
• Chalbi Desert
• Samburu

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Zanzibar is part of an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. It's official name is Unguja. Stone Town is a historic trade centre with Swahili and Islamic influences. Zanzibar is also known as the ‘Spice Island’ due to the delicious variety of spices grown on the island’s many plantations.

One of the most famous Mozambique holiday destinations, the Bazaruto Archipelago is for swimming and snorkeling. Why not go out into the sea world, see various species of fishes and even dugong.

Lesser known gems in the Indian Ocean to explore include:

• Mafia Island
• Pemba Island
• Nosy Ankao
• Benguerra Island
• Manda Island
• Chale Island
• Tsarabanjina
• Nosy Komba
• Mnemba Island

The most popular places to explore:

Parc National des Volcans includes five extinct volcanoes. It was home to Dian Fossey for almost nineteen years as she and her team studied the mountain gorillas. This park is visited by tourists wishing to do gorilla trekking.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world-heritage site that is home to almost half of world's mountain gorillas and one of Africa's oldest ecosystems.

Lesser known gems in Rwanda and Uganda to explore include:

• Nyungwe Forest
• Lake Kivu
• Bisoke
• Akagera National Park
• Murchison Falls National Park
• Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Ngamba Island

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The Serengeti is one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world and home to the annual wildebeest migration. The Serengeti National Park itself covers 14,750km2 of grassland plains, open savannah, riverine forests and woodlands.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is another famous wildlife areas in the world. The Crater itself is the world's largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera, formed some millions of years ago. Over 250 000 animals live on the Crater floor.

Lesser known gems in Tanzania to explore include:

• Mahale Mountains National Park
• Tarangire National Park
• Lake Manyara National Park
• Nyere National Park (formerly known as the Selous)
• Mount Kilimanjaro for all
• Fanjove

Madagascar is a unique travel destination known for its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Visitors can explore the island’s vast rainforests, home to endemic species like lemurs and chameleons, in places like Masoala and Anjajavy.

For beach lovers, Nosy Be and Île Sainte-Marie offer idyllic coastal retreats with crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life. Madagascar's diverse natural beauty, combined with its cultural heritage, makes it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts.

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Cape Town is centred around Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the world. The 'Mother City' is known for its stunning biodiversity, award-winning food and wine, beautiful beaches, and a large variety of experiences on offer.

The Kruger National Park is a South African National Park and one of the largest game reserves in Africa. The private reserves of Greater Kruger are unfenced and open to the Kruger Park. Game roams freely between the two protected wilderness areas.

Lesser known gems in South Africa to explore include:

• Paternoster and the West Coast
• Garden Route
• St Francis and Cape St Francis
• The Midlands Meander
• Eastern Cape game reserves
• The Karoo
• Drakensberg
• Northern KZN

The most popular places to visit:

Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between two countries: Zimbabwe and Zamiba. It is known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ for the immense spray and incredible noise caused by the rushing water. Columns of spray can be seen from miles away.

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest national park. Its grasslands and mopane woods are home to large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs.Hwange National Park is a haven for over 100 mammal and 400 bird species. It is well worth visiting as the park protects a number of endangered species populations.

Lesser known gems in Zimbabwe to explore include:

• Mana Pools
• Kariba
• Gonarezhou National Park
• The Matopos

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Sandwiched between the ocean and the Namib Desert, Swakopmund is a coastal town in central Namibia.The laidback town has bucketloads of charm - colonial architecture, promenades, historical sights, cosy guesthouses, and excellent restaurants and beer houses where you can sample traditional German food and beer.

Sossusvlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular attraction. Characterised by the large red dunes that surround it, Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan. The dunes are some of the highest in the world and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light.

Lesser known gems in Namibia to explore include:

• Etosha National Park
• Skeleton Coast
• Damaraland
• Kaokaveld
• Caprivi
• Fish River Canyon

The most popular places to visit:

Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between two countries: Zimbabwe and Zamiba. It is known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ for the immense spray and incredible noise caused by the rushing water.

The Luangwa Valley is one of Africa’s prime wildlife sanctuaries, with concentrations and varieties of game and birdlife that have made it world famous. This is the ‘Real Africa’ -  herds of buck sheltering grazing on the plains and predators skulking in the shadows waiting to pounce.