With decades of experience, we specialise in designing and tailoring itineraries that meet the unique needs of both the travel trade and independent travellers.

Bench Africa is a family-owned and operated company that has specialised exclusively in Africa since 1969. As the original pioneers in Australia, our team has built expertise through years of living and working across the continent, gaining an insider’s understanding of its wildlife, landscapes, and cultures. Over the decades, we have cultivated partnerships with leading lodges, camps, and ground operators across Africa. These long-standing relationships give us unmatched reliability and insight, strengthening our reputation as trusted experts in the industry and enabling us to deliver seamless journeys with distinctive experiences for our travellers. And, with direct ownership of ground operations in Kenya and an office in South Africa, Bench Africa maintains a constant presence on the ground, ensuring up-to-date knowledge and well-informed travel advice.

Services include expert consultation, a one-stop-shop for booking African journeys, personalised safari documentation, and 24/7 support while travelling. Itineraries span private safaris, small group tours, rail travel, self-drive adventures, and island escapes, with seamless arrangements for flights, accommodation, and on-the-ground services.

Bench Africa’s values are grounded in a deep respect for the continent and a belief in the role of tourism in protecting its wildlife and cultures. Every journey is crafted with insight and care, reflecting a profound connection to Africa built over more than half a century.