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Great Plains Conservation

Great Plains Conservation is one of Africa’s leading ultra-luxury safari operators, internationally recognized for exclusive safari camps, conservation leadership and highly personalized wildlife experiences. The company combines luxury hospitality with large-scale conservation initiatives across some of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems.

History

Founded in 2006 by conservationists and filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Great Plains Conservation was created to protect endangered habitats while offering exceptional safari experiences. The portfolio has expanded selectively across Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe while maintaining a strong conservation mission.

Brand Philosophy

Great Plains Conservation believes that luxury travel should directly contribute to wildlife conservation and local communities. Every camp combines authentic safari experiences, environmental stewardship, refined comfort and personalized hospitality.

Architecture & Design

The camps feature elegant canvas suites and environmentally sensitive architecture inspired by classic African safaris. Natural materials, handcrafted furnishings and panoramic settings immerse guests in the surrounding wilderness.

Service Philosophy

Service is discreet, intuitive and deeply personalized. Expert guides, dedicated camp teams and tailor-made itineraries ensure every safari is unique while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Signature Camps

Duba Plains CampBotswana
The group’s flagship delta camp, on a private island in the Okavango.
Zarafa CampBotswana
A four-tent Selinda camp and one of the most exclusive addresses in Botswana.
Selinda CampBotswana
A camp on the Selinda Spillway, at the centre of the group’s largest concession.
Tembo Plains CampZimbabwe
A Zambezi valley camp in the Sapi Reserve.
Mara Plains CampKenya
A small camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy beside the Masai Mara.
ol Donyo LodgeKenya
A Chyulu Hills lodge with views to Kilimanjaro and a strong community-conservancy model.
Sapi Explorers CampZimbabwe
A lighter-footprint camp in the Sapi Reserve, at the expedition end of the collection.

Brand Characteristics

Great Plains Conservation is distinguished by conservation-driven safaris, private wildlife concessions, exceptional guiding, boutique camps, sustainability and an exclusive portfolio across Africa.

Timeline & Brand Profile

2006 — Foundation of Great Plains Conservation. 2010s–2020s — Expansion across Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Conclusion

Great Plains Conservation represents one of the strongest examples of conservation-led luxury hospitality. Through exceptional safari camps, scientific conservation efforts and personalized service, the company has earned an outstanding reputation in experiential luxury travel.

Editorial Note

This page is built from the short-format master (source document LHB-047). The register code for Great Plains Conservation is LHL-187; LHB is the retired code series and is recorded here only as the provenance of the source document.