A clear, independent and transparent approach

Héritage Sauvage is neither a travel agency nor a tour operator.

We act as independent travel designers, advising and structuring tailor-made journeys across Africa. We work exclusively with local partners we know personally and have collaborated with for over 30 years.

No unnecessary intermediaries.
No hidden commissions.
You remain fully in control throughout the process.

Responsibility & sustainable approach

At Héritage Sauvage, we view travel as a considered act, one that acknowledges its human and environmental impacts.

We make no claim of artificial carbon neutrality, nor do we rely on superficial labels. Long-haul travel has an impact, and we address it with honesty. Our responsibility lies in designing fewer journeys, but better ones: longer, more coherent, and deeply rooted in the territories explored.

Our itineraries prioritise :

a fluid route logic that avoids unnecessary travel,
lodges and partners committed to responsible water, energy, and waste management,
experiences that respect local communities and cultures,
direct relationships with African teams, without invisible intermediaries.

Our model is deliberately independent. We do not sell standardised packages, nor do we pursue volume. Our role is one of advice, design, and accompaniment, guided by full transparency towards our clients.

This approach is voluntary, inspired by European standards of responsibility and governance, and adapted to an independent, human-scale structure.

Travelling with Héritage Sauvage means choosing an exploration that is demanding, respectful, and sustainable, for the places visited as much as for those who experience them.

Our services - overview

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Travel strategy & advice

To establish the right foundations, make informed decisions and avoid costly missteps.

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Signature Itinerary

The complete design of a bespoke itinerary, fluid, coherent and carefully considered in every detail.

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Prestige Concierge

An extended level of support before and during the journey, for clients seeking continuity and peace of mind.

How our collaboration works

Contact us
01

Complimentary discovery call- 30 minutes

A first, no-obligation conversation to understand your project, your expectations and your way of travelling, and to confirm that our approach is the right fit.
02

Travel Strategy & Advice — from €250

An in-depth working session to structure your journey: destination choices, travel rhythm, itinerary framework, key regions and priorities.
At the end of this session, you decide freely whether to proceed further.
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Selection of your level of support

Based on the nature of your project, you select the level of support best suited to your expectations.
Héritage Sauvage acts exclusively as an independent advisor, with no automatic options and no services imposed.

Two levels of support are offered:
• Signature Itinerary — complete design of a bespoke travel itinerary
• Prestige Concierge — extended support before and during the journey
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Coordination & follow-up

Once the itinerary is validated, we coordinate with the selected local partners.
You then finalise bookings and payments directly with them.

What our support includes

Travel strategy & advice

Travel Strategy & Advice is a dedicated working session focused on structuring an African travel project.
Héritage Sauvage acts as an independent advisor, analysing your expectations, clarifying priorities and defining the key strategic choices: destinations, travel rhythm, itinerary logic and core regions.
This service is designed to establish solid foundations before any detailed itinerary design and is intended for travellers seeking to make informed decisions at an early stage of their project.

Included

  • In-depth analysis of your project and expectations
  • Strategic recommendations on destination, season and travel rhythm
  • Validation or refinement of an existing travel plan

Not included

  • Detailed itinerary design
  • Coordination with local service providers
  • Bookings or payments on your behalf

Itinéraire Signature

The Signature Itinerary corresponds to the complete design of a bespoke travel itinerary in Africa.
Héritage Sauvage acts exclusively as an independent advisor, structuring the route, travel rhythm and strategic choices of the journey, without handling bookings or payments.

This service is intended for travellers seeking in-depth expertise while maintaining a direct relationship with local service providers.

Included

  • Strategic advice on airline selection suited to your destination and travel plans
  • Logical routing and optimised pacing
  • Careful selection of accommodations and experiences
  • Availability checks at the time the itinerary is designed
  • Complete design of a bespoke itinerary
  • Guidance on insurance and administrative formalities
  • Practical recommendations prior to departure

Non-included

  • Flight booking and/or ticket issuance
  • Introduction to local service providers, including our contacts and longstanding relationships
  • Delivery of a personalised travel booklet
  • Personalised pre-departure follow-up
  • WhatsApp assistance during the journey
  • Financial intermediation
  • Payment handling
  • Insurance subscription and administrative procedures

Conciergerie Prestige

Prestige Concierge is designed for projects requiring extended support before and during the journey.
It includes all services provided under the Signature Itinerary, complemented by continuous coordination, itinerary adjustments when required and dedicated assistance, without ever acting as a financial intermediary.

This level of support is suited to complex journeys or to travellers seeking the highest standards of continuity and peace of mind.

Included

  • All services included in the Signature Itinerary

In addition

  • Introduction to local service providers, including our contacts and longstanding relationships
  • Reconfirmation of availability for all components of the journey
  • Itinerary adjustments when necessary
  • Ongoing coordination with local partners
  • Delivery of a personalised travel booklet
  • Personalised pre-departure follow-up
  • WhatsApp assistance during the journey

Not included

  • Flight booking and/or ticket issuance
  • Financial intermediation
  • Payment handling
  • Insurance subscription and administrative procedures

Fees & transparency

At Héritage Sauvage, every journey begins with an idea, then gradually takes shape through conversation, balance, and careful refinement.

We are an independent travel consultancy. We do not operate as a traditional travel agency.

Our role is to design, structure and guide your project with precision, in complete freedom.
Our fees reflect this in-depth work and are defined separately from the cost of the journey itself.

You pay each local partner directly: lodges, camps, guides or transport providers ; at their actual on-the-ground rates, with no intermediary.

An approach that ensures complete clarity, and total coherence in the way your itinerary is built.

This transparency is not a selling point. It is simply part of how we work.

✦ Our fees

Within this framework, our fees are structured as follows: (Offered to clients referred by Héritage Sauvage travellers)

  • Travel Strategy Consultation — from €250
  • Signature Itinerary — from €800 / project
  • Prestige Concierge — from €2,500 / project

Each project begins with a prior exchange, allowing us to define its rhythm, level of support and overall direction with precision.

Clarification

Héritage Sauvage acts exclusively as an independent travel designer and facilitator, drawing on more than 30 years of field experience.
All bookings and payments are made directly between the client and local service providers.

Ready to imagine your journey in Africa?

It begins with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call.
A discreet, focused conversation to understand your expectations and guide you with clarity and experience.

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