https://ultimateluxurysafaris.com/blog daily 0.75 2020-10-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f972680598fe014116cc20e/1603741315875/IMG_1424.JPG Blog https://ultimateluxurysafaris.com/blog/in-search-of-the-ultimate-luxury-safari- monthly 0.5 2020-11-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f9c54e9de1e551321edb0e1/1604083560562/IMG_1479.JPG Blog - Making Your First Safari a Memorable One - Food & wine At the end of a day of game viewing, is it the outstanding food, wine selection and impeccable service that is also most important? Many clients covet options for fine dining during their trip. It’s a great way to relax and enjoy the company of others while tasting the flavor of the local area. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5fa0563470420f01952e9361/1604343358068/IMG_2058.jpg Blog - Making Your First Safari a Memorable One - travel amenities There are also other considerations to factor in when planning your first safari. Do you want a gym or a spa? Internet service is now readily available at most lodges, but there are still some purposefully without, so is connectivity a must? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f9c524ce42c5619106fae6a/1604080240966/IMG_1899.JPG Blog - Making Your First Safari a Memorable One - accomodations Through my personal travels to Africa, I have stayed at each type of accommodation — lodges and villas, luxury tented camps, and mobile camps. Do you prefer the exclusive use of a villa with your family or staying at a lodge where you can socialize with like-minded travelers? I personally enjoy a blend of both. However, my own preferences do not influence my recommendations for you. My ultimate goal is to determine your interests and purposes when going on safari and then carefully tailoring the trip and selecting lodges based on those specific desires. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5fa02d004e627f6b77cd8db4/1604332816320/IMG_0866.jpg Blog - Making Your First Safari a Memorable One https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f9c52ffd203f17989f52a0c/1604080389235/IMG_1703.JPG Blog - Making Your First Safari a Memorable One - safari options Is the primary focus of the trip seeing the Big Five, birding, the hope of spotting a wild dog, witnessing a kill or the Great Migration, climbing Kilimanjaro or gorilla trekking? What other elements are you seeking? Having the most experienced, knowledgeable guides and perhaps one with photography expertise? Interaction with the local people or possibly joining in a conservation effort that may bring more purpose? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5fa02bb21d13fa46b87f6a66/1604332479412/IMG_2057.JPG Blog - Making Your First Safari a Memorable One - exclusive experiences What are the extraordinary or exclusive experiences you may also look for? Is it a helicopter ride over the Okavango Delta or Victoria Falls, a horseback safari, a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, spending a night star gazing in a treehouse or a private bush dinner? https://ultimateluxurysafaris.com/uls daily 1.0 2020-08-05 https://ultimateluxurysafaris.com/partners daily 0.75 2020-07-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f109f6e203f8c3d98492f99/1594924936055/lou-giraffe-whiteline2.png Partners “&Beyond has had the privilege of a close working relationship with Lou for a number of years. Her expertise and attention to detail is evident in every meticulously planned client itinerary. Each experience has been thoroughly orchestrated from her extensive personal travels. When traveling with Ultimate Luxury Safaris, you will be assured an authentic and seamless travel experience. We put great value on our relationship with Lou as the founder of Ultimate Luxury Safaris.” —&Beyond Africa https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f52947d27ef6814b1300171/1599247487827/AK+Africa+Specialist+Gray.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f15ff387696535543ce0650/1595278746785/G2018GP-Great-Plains-Conservation-Logo.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f0dbf079716383665ce3022/1595278746411/Singitalogo-new.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f0dbf06c4fe941124431722/1595278746031/wilderness-safaris.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f0dbf069aba8416129b0554/1594736391594/trp.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f0dbe39d95d7b59b357bd4d/1594736187503/Singitalogo-new.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f0dbe3965f06c79eab0f2c9/1594736281522/and-beyond.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/5f0dbc69ef4364521ca5c444/5f0dbc9b388be04ddee4b4df/1594735774045/abandkent-logo2.png Partners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f109f3acb888177e9c40290/1594924889554/lou-giraffe-whiteline3.png Partners “We’ve had the pleasure of working with Lou for many years and her dedication and passion for Africa has seen our partnership grow to support our 100-year vision to safeguard Africa’s wilderness spaces for future generations. 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Lou deLisser is equally as passionate about traveling to Africa herself as she is about planning unforgettable trips for her clients. Having visited often, Lou most recently traveled to Rwanda and experienced her first gorilla trek. She has vetted firsthand the premier accommodations and safari operators including their guides and trackers in South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and Namibia. It is Lou’s goal to provide her discerning clients with the ultimate experience whether they prefer the authenticity of a tented camp, a luxury lodge or a perfect blend of both. No two trips are the same as Lou carefully considers her client’s individual interests and travel style. Being in the bush on safari is a truly transformative experience, one made even better by selecting the right accommodations. More importantly, and what sets Ultimate Luxury Safaris apart, is Lou’s strong alliances with her Preferred Partners. These valued relationships transcend the Ultimate Luxury Safari. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f109edb49a62167fcf439dd/1599839744735/lou-giraffe-whiteline5.png Lou DeLisser “For our 25th Anniversary, Lou planned the most amazing trip to East Africa and Rwanda. No detail was overlooked. Our adventure began in the Serengeti at Singita's Sasakwa Lodge and Sabora Tented Camp. Every component of our trip was perfectly orchestrated. The highlight of our trip was Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda. It was thrilling, beyond words, to observe and sit among these majestic gorillas in their natural habitat. I have never experienced anything so touching and exhilarating. Our final stop was Giraffe Manor in Kenya where we enjoyed the company of giraffes at breakfast. A perfect ending to the trip of a lifetime.” —Beth & Pat, Philadelphia https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f109efb203f8c3d98491a33/1599839744733/lou-giraffe-whiteline.png Lou DeLisser “Lou planned my trip to Tanzania over the holidays for my entire family of 13. We stayed at Singita and &Beyond lodges which were exceptional. There was so much preparation for the trip, and she was there every step of the way. I loved working with Lou. She is personable, extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented and has superb taste. Lou is the only travel advisor I work with, and we can’t wait for our next African adventure!” —Jennifer & Stephen, Ridgewood, NJ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f176cfb6082e34fd3820dd3/1599839744727/IMG_1489.jpg Lou DeLisser https://ultimateluxurysafaris.com/conservation daily 0.75 2020-07-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f109fc5456aee75acf1f93b/1594925013930/IMG_1414.JPG Conservation https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f03884f9e0dc86211a4d804/t/5f1098cba204845b13d68651/1594923213920/IMG_1407.JPG Conservation