Uncharted Africa Safari

Uncharted Africa Safari co. is an owner-operated company owned by Ralph Bousfield and Catherine Raphaely supported by a huge team of Zoologist and Biologist Guides, Researchers, supremely talented Chefs, friendly Waiters, creative Carpenters and Tailors. Uncharted Africa's camps and safaris all have a completely unique feeling, style and quality. This strong sense of individuality characterizes both the staffing as well as the style of the accommodation and, in a sea of increasingly very similar safari product, is something we are very proud of. Uncharted Africa has proven that one can make a very challenging area successful while at same time pioneering new standards. Our strengths lie in our original, but, always sensitive approach to marginal environments and sensitive community issues. Uncharted Africa has achieved substantial recognition within the safari industry. We have received many awards including "Number One in the World" and "Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel: Middle East, Africa & The Indian Ocean Islands" - Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 2010, "Best Safari Camp in Africa", "Best Camp Guiding Team and Best Ecological Safari Camp - The Good Safari Guide 2009. We shared the Sunday Times Travel Magazine's award for "Best Resort for Outstanding Service" with the Ritz-Carlton Dubai, were voted "Best in the Bush" by The London Times and 12th best Leisure Hotel by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller. Ralph was also selected as one of Africa's top 4 "New Generation" Safari Guides by Travel & Leisure and we are always included in all reputable travel magazines, listings and brochures.