Discover Africa

Meet Steve Conradie and Andre Van Kets, two South Africans whose passions are to share Africa’s most incredible safari experiences.

They’ve both done a considerable amount of travelling in Africa, and have met some pretty amazing destination experts along the way. With their help, Steve and Andre hand-picked each and every accommodation, activity and tour operator that’s on our safari menu – all of which satisfy an appetite for quality, safety and ethics.

Based in Cape Town, with partners all over sub-Saharan Africa, the Discover Africa Group has helped travellers discover Africa since 2002. With more than 40 years’ collective experience in the African travel industry, we have the expertise to make sure you enjoy Africa at its best.

Our Story

Our story started way back in 1976, when founder Steve Conradie's grandfather Henry took him to the Kruger National Park for the first time.

Back in those days, there were no fences around the camps, and hyenas came right up to the rondawels at night, sniffing for leftovers. Once, Steve fell asleep at a window, waiting to see them. He was woken by the stench of a hyena’s breath, its jaws just centimetres from his face. Instead of terrifying the young boy, this became a pivotal memory.

20 years of exploring

Throughout Steve's childhood, his grandfather took him on dozens of trips to South Africa's parks, teaching him about animals, birds, plants, landscapes and the lore of the bush.

As an adult, Steve continued exploring, criss-crossing sub-Saharan Africa in his Land Rover. In 2002, he set out on a six-month drive that took him all the way to the Serengeti in Tanzania. On his return, he met Andre Van Kets.