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Hartley’s Safaris and Oceans & Islands

Uncovering, protecting, and celebrating the most wild, inaccessible, unspoilt, and unusual places on earth

We are an independent bespoke tour operator with offices situated in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lincoln in the United Kingdom. Hartley’s pride ourselves on having two specialist divisions, Hartley’s Safaris and Hartley’s Oceans & Islands.

 

The name Hartley’s has been synonymous with Africa since 1834. Our origins are set deep in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, where David Hartley, one of the doyens of the safari industry operated Xugana Island Lodge, Xugana Mokoro Trails & Tsaro Elephant Lodge for 26 years. A natural extension of his lodge and charter operations was a tour organisation specializing in tailor made safaris to Southern, Central & East Africa.

 

In 2001, our Johannesburg office opened the ‘Hartley’s Ocean & Islands’ division with a focus on Island holidays and particular specialist knowledge on scuba diving. For the South African outbound traveller we offer holidays to remote island & beach wilderness destinations all over the world and for the inbound international traveller we offer specialist knowledge of Southern & East Africa’s diving & beach destinations.

 

The Hartley’s Team have secured a vast network of contacts, with direct access to all hotels, lodges, flights and transfers thus ensuring at competitive pricing. As a company, we are extremely proud of our respected and long standing reputation within the travel industry.

HARTLEY’S SAFARIS

Find your Africa

Africa holds a special place in the hearts of many. There is much to explore and experience. Africa is different, although it is the most peaceful and grounding place, you don’t just go there for “relaxation”. Although it’s raw, inspiring, and thrilling, you don’t just go there for a “break” from normal life. And although it has unparalleled spectacle and diversity, you don’t just go there for “sightseeing”. Africa means more.

 

Because we don’t just know Africa, but understand it, and understand our clients, we know that choosing a trip with us isn’t only about a holiday, it’s about a need. And whatever that need is, Africa can fulfill it, and with you we can find your Africa.

HARTLEY’S OCEANS & ISLANDS

The distant shore

Hartley’s Oceans & Islands presents a diverse and captivating underwater portfolio. Unbound by convention, we share your vision, exploring the Earth’s farthest and most unique corners with a deep love for wildlife and wonderment.

 

Our rich history & personal experiences have established Hartley’s as a renowned name in luxury exploration, turning dreams of remote destinations into reality. Today, we stand as a testament to boundless possibilities, offering extraordinary underwater journeys with commitment to the essence of Hartley’s dream & vision for unparalleled travel experiences.

Find your Africa & explore the Distant Shore

  • There are extensive and spectacular coral reefs along the East African coast and around the Indian Ocean Islands too. The reefs along Africa’s east c...

  • Amber Mountain National Park (Le Parc National Montagne d’Ambre) shelters around the slopes of the spectacular Amber Mountain massif in northern Madag...

  • Some of the world’s richest early hominid sites are found in Southern and east Africa. These include the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg in Sou...

  • Keen stargazers can overnight at isolated farms houses and even if only equipped with a pair of binoculars will be treated to spectacular views of the...

  • Southern and East Africa offer an enormous variety of specialist birding opportunities. Birding safaris are offered to almost every part of the region...

  • The broad Zambezi River provides an excellent pathway for canoeing trips through remote game-rich wildlife areas shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia. The “...

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