Southern Surge

Our Safari Team

Meet the minds behind Southern Surge, a team of explorers and curators who shape every journey into a refined, immersive luxury experience.

A sweeping, high-contrast black-and-white photographic view of the Serengeti, with rolling grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and distant silhouettes of mountains. The sky is vast and dramatic, filled with layered clouds, and the landscape stretches to the horizon, suggesting untouched wilderness. Subtle gradients in the grasses and gentle shadows from soft, diffused afternoon light create depth and refinement. The composition is minimalist, with a broad, centered frame and spacious negative space, evoking a sense of grandeur and tranquility. Photographic realism and an elegant, premium aesthetic underscore the sophistication and luxury of the safari tour experience.

Our Safari Team

Meet the minds behind Southern Surge, a team of explorers and curators who shape every journey into a refined, immersive luxury experience.

A dramatic close-up of a meticulously detailed zebra, its black and white stripes rendered in crisp photographic clarity. The animal stands against an abstracted, softly blurred African savanna, with delicate muted grasses and hints of acacia foliage in the background. Golden hour sunlight grazes the zebra’s coat, creating luminous highlights and tender shadows that emphasize its refined texture. Captured from an eye-level perspective with a centered composition and shallow depth of field, the image exudes elegance and quiet luxury within a minimalist, sophisticated setting.
A dramatic close-up of a meticulously detailed zebra, its black and white stripes rendered in crisp photographic clarity. The animal stands against an abstracted, softly blurred African savanna, with delicate muted grasses and hints of acacia foliage in the background. Golden hour sunlight grazes the zebra’s coat, creating luminous highlights and tender shadows that emphasize its refined texture. Captured from an eye-level perspective with a centered composition and shallow depth of field, the image exudes elegance and quiet luxury within a minimalist, sophisticated setting.

Our Story

A lineage of safaris, design-forward spaces, and a commitment to conservation guides our approach, delivering serenity, exclusivity, and awe-inspiring moments.

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Elite Safaris Team

An ultra-minimalist photographic table setting for a luxury bush dinner: a polished ebony wood surface topped with a single fine bone china plate, delicate silver cutlery, and a folded linen napkin in pristine white. The background shows an expansive, blurred view of the bushveld at dusk, soft mauve-and-grey gradients on the horizon. Cool, ambient twilight wraps the scene in subtle gradients and gentle diffuse lighting, while cast shadows add dimension. Shot from above with careful spacing, clean lines, and a serene mood, this composition represents refined safari hospitality with understated opulence in a minimalist palette.


Aarav Sharma


CEO

Our team blends luxury with reverence for nature, guiding you through pristine landscapes with personalized service and unmatched safari expertise.

A detailed close-up of a luxury safari tent’s exterior details: tightly woven canvas in muted ivory, meticulously stitched leather trim, and polished brass hardware gleaming subtly. The tent stands on a raised matte-black hardwood deck overlooking a hazy, minimalist savanna. Early evening light imparts gentle highlights and elegant shadows, emphasizing textures without harsh contrast. The camera angle is slightly lowered, focusing on the impeccable finishing, with the blurred savanna beyond. The image radiates exclusivity and sophistication, showcasing the premium accommodations that define Southern Surge’s safari tours.


Mateo García


CTO

With decades of on-site experience, each guide curates intimate, off-grid experiences, ensuring comfort, safety, and unforgettable moments amid Africa’s vast plains.

A sweeping, high-contrast black-and-white photographic view of the Serengeti, with rolling grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and distant silhouettes of mountains. The sky is vast and dramatic, filled with layered clouds, and the landscape stretches to the horizon, suggesting untouched wilderness. Subtle gradients in the grasses and gentle shadows from soft, diffused afternoon light create depth and refinement. The composition is minimalist, with a broad, centered frame and spacious negative space, evoking a sense of grandeur and tranquility. Photographic realism and an elegant, premium aesthetic underscore the sophistication and luxury of the safari tour experience.


Zuri Ndlovu


Engineer

From conservationists to seasoned trackers, Southern Surge professionals craft seamless journeys, balancing elegance with authentic wilderness immersion.

An ultra-minimalist photographic table setting for a luxury bush dinner: a polished ebony wood surface topped with a single fine bone china plate, delicate silver cutlery, and a folded linen napkin in pristine white. The background shows an expansive, blurred view of the bushveld at dusk, soft mauve-and-grey gradients on the horizon. Cool, ambient twilight wraps the scene in subtle gradients and gentle diffuse lighting, while cast shadows add dimension. Shot from above with careful spacing, clean lines, and a serene mood, this composition represents refined safari hospitality with understated opulence in a minimalist palette.


Leila Haddad


Designer

From the moment you arrive, anticipate a pilgrimage of comfort, discretion, and breathtaking horizons.