We believe in connecting you to something more, a feeling that resonates deep within. As a New Zealand-based safari company with global reach, we create deeply personal African journeys - handcrafted, immersive, and impossible to sum up in words.
Our name, Kutwelo, means just that: a feeling. The kind that sneaks up on you while watching elephants at dusk, or sitting around a fire under a sky full of stars, hearing stories that shift your perspective in the best way.
There are no set itineraries here. Just honest advice, real relationships on the ground, and safaris built with soul, precision, and heart. Whether you're planning your African safari from New Zealand or abroad, every journey is designed with care and intention; always personal, always considered.
We’re proud to partner with conservation-led brands who share our commitment to making a positive impact. Together, we offer exceptional experiences with a light footprint, ensuring our natural world is preserved for generations to come.
the feeling of Africa...
our promise to you
Tailor-made Travel
Unique and personalised experiences, crafted to suit your individual needs.
Personal Care
Dedicated to a personal approach, ensuring that you receive the utmost care throughout every
touchpoint with us.
Commitment to Conservation
We support brands, lodges and organisations that have dedicated themselves to protecting our natural world through conservation and sustainability practices.
Passion
We have a deep affection for nature and travel and are incredibly passionate about sharing our love of Africa with others.
“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne — bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.”
- Karen Blixen
destinations
The best of Africa, at your fingertips. Browse the destinations we offer below
“I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life because, after Africa, nothing has ever been the same”
- Suzanne Evans
our beginnings
When we started Kutwelo, it was never about building a safari company. It was about sharing a place that’s incredibly special to us - somewhere that ignites our passion and breathes life into our souls.
Kutwelo was born from a deep love for Africa, its people, and its wild places. Founded by Chené and Warrick, who bring over 24 years of combined experience in the
luxury safari industry, Kutwelo is the result of a shared passion for nature, meaningful travel, and creating journeys that truly resonate.
After years spent living, working, and exploring in the bush, we knew we wanted to offer something different; not just a safari, but something with heart.
Kutwelo reflects everything we value most: intentional travel, meaningful connection, and experiences that leave you changed for the better. We now help travellers from New Zealand and around the world experience the Africa we know and love, with journeys that are seamless, soulful, and impossible to forget.
So come join us on an adventure and let us show you the beauty, and the feeling, of Africa.
"The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa - for he has so much to look forward to."
- Rich Mullins
