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NEW WORLD SAFARIS

Why choose us

New World Safaris is deeply committed to the curation of unique travel packages and safaris that bring you closer to the magical destinations found throughout Southern Africa, East Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.

At New World Safaris it's all about the details.

Professional Team

Our team of highly skilled travel consultants have impressive accumulative expertise based on years of travel experience. Let us ease the process of planning the perfect African holiday, using our knowledge to guide you to the best destinations, hand-picked accommodations and first-class tourism service providers.

We Speak Your Language

Our multilingual consultants speak Spanish, Portuguese French and Russian,  whichever you prefer. Our client base is traditionally mostly from the Americas; North, Central and South – as well as Europe and the UK. Although we are enjoying expansion to other markets.

One-Stop Shop

One-stop in-depth communication means each itinerary is tailored to your preferences, and interests and to meet your expectations.  All properties, experiences and services are personally vetted by the NWS Founder.

Expertise and Experience

New World Safaris has both in abundance built over more than a decade of travelling the length and breadth of Africa, forming invaluable partnerships and learning the lay of the land.

Wheels Operator

As well as being an inbound tour operator and DMC, New World Safaris has its fleet of luxury vehicles and offers transfers, shuttles, excursions and day tours. Logistics experts, New World Safaris ensures that all journeys are planned to ease movement. With our vehicles, we are not reliant on 3rd parties but handle all arrangements in-house.

On the Ground Support

Meet & Greet and fast-tracking of all clients on arrival, as well as their receiving a Simcard loaded with data, which eases their arrival and provides immediate ease of communication. We can assist with travel insurance, car rentals, restaurant reservations and a range of other tourism services.

We take pride in setting the bar high with our
exceptional standard of personal service.

Expertise. Interaction. Communication. Streamlining.

Mariano Cuervo
David Smit

Mariano Cuervo

Founder & CEO

Mariano Cuervo is the visionary behind New World Safaris, bringing more than two decades of experience in luxury African travel. Having travelled extensively throughout Africa and the world, Mariano has personally experienced many of the finest lodges, hotels, and destinations, shaping the exceptional standards that define New World Safaris today.

His passion lies in creating highly personalised journeys that combine authentic experiences, world-class hospitality, and meaningful connections with Africa’s remarkable landscapes, wildlife, and cultures. Under his leadership, New World Safaris has become a trusted partner for discerning travellers seeking extraordinary African adventures delivered with excellence, integrity, and attention to detail.

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David Smit

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

David Smit oversees the operational excellence that ensures every New World Safaris journey is delivered seamlessly from start to finish. With extensive experience throughout Southern and East Africa, David combines meticulous planning with a deep understanding of luxury travel and guest expectations.

Alongside Mariano, David has travelled extensively around the world, experiencing some of the finest destinations, hotels, and travel experiences available. This global perspective enables him to curate and manage journeys that meet the highest international standards while showcasing the very best that Africa has to offer. His commitment to service, detail, and quality is at the heart of every New World Safaris experience.

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We make conscious, sustainable choices

We firmly believe that there is only one way to run a business, and that’s the right way, with a triple bottom line approach to ensure the value of what we do, and how we do it, is shared along the entire value chain.

The principles of sustainability are part of the New World Safaris makeup.

This approach begins within the New World Safaris office with our team, who share our ethos for fairness in trade and respect for people and the planet – and extends to lodges, camps and hotels we use in our itineraries, their staff, their staff’s families and the communities they live in. This amazing trickle-down effect of sustainable tourism sees every tourist dollar spent have a direct benefit at each stage of its journey, from the moment a tourist leaves home to the moment they return – by choosing to travel with New World Safaris a direct contribution is made to the protection of endangered species.