Northern Cape · South Africa

Three decades of tourism excellence.

A private wilderness. A family welcome. A safari thoughtfully shaped around you.

22,000private acres
60+animal species
1996family founded
30years of excellence

Welcome to WOW Africa

Wild country. Genuine connection.

WOW Africa is a private 22,000-acre wildlife ranch on the historic Ghaap Plateau near Campbell in South Africa’s Northern Cape.

Home to over 60 animal species, it brings together diverse wildlife, remarkable landscapes, modern comfort and the warm hospitality of the Kirsten family.

More about WOW Africa
The open Northern Cape landscape at WOW Africa A group of meerkats standing alert Ghaap Plateau · Northern Cape

Choose your experience

Africa, at your own pace.

Personal guidance, diverse terrain and a place to feel at home—whether you come to photograph, hunt or simply reconnect with the wild.

The Kirsten family A WOW Africa guide in the landscape

The Kirstens

A family legacy, shared with every guest.

“With honour we track. With wisdom we hunt.”

Since 1996, Izak and Linky Kirsten have built WOW Africa around knowledge, integrity, conservation and a welcome that makes guests feel part of the family.

Meet the family

Getting here

From touchdown to open country.

Enter South Africa through Johannesburg or Cape Town, connect to Kimberley, and one of our friendly guides will meet you for the safe and scenic drive to camp.

Plan your journey
Johannesburg
or Cape Town
Kimberley WOW Africa
Camp

Start planning

Your African story starts here.

Tell us what brings you to Africa. We will help shape an experience that feels entirely your own.