Luxury travel
for the wild at heart

We create life changing and immersive experiences that transform travelers.

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We keep on Winning Awards!

T+L for 4 years in a row!

We create 100% custom itineraries

We travel differently. Extraordinary Journeys creates one-of-a-kind luxury travel experiences. Tell us about the trip you’re dreaming of taking-We will make it a reality.

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Explore our top African destinations

Years of living and working in Africa have instilled founders Marcia and Elizabeth Gordon with a sure sense of what makes a memorable safari. It is a sensibility that is shared by our team, most of whom have traveled extensively and lived overseas. We truly believe that you can “have it all” – comfort, adventure and style.

Maasai Mara

Okavango Delta

Greater Kruger National Park
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How about a safari in the United States?

The United States is a patchwork of National Parks, national forests, public lands, state preserves, and thousands of private lodges, camps, and ranches. Even though we might be itching to stamp our passports, now is time for a great reminder that our own country has some of the most diverse, isolated, dramatic, and beautiful terrains in the world.

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Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountains

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West Coast

West Coast

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Southwest

Southwest

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Discover some of our favorite places around the world

In response to past clients asking us to send them “somewhere as life-changing as Africa,” we have distilled the essence of an extraordinary journey out of Africa: incredible natural environs that offer exclusivity, personal service, expert guiding and commitment to the local communities and conservation. In short: Travel that nourishes the soul.

Queensland

Pokhara

Torres del Paine (Patagonia)
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EJ has been noticed! Read what the press has to say about us.

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What We Do

We handle every detail so you can enjoy the journey, carefree and present

Thanks to our lasting relationships with over 200 partners and suppliers on the ground, you can rest assured that your dollar goes further, every one of your experiences is top-notch, and the places where you stay play an active role in conservation and community support.

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Why us

Our 24/7 line provides support throughout the whole stay

During the trip, a dedicated client liaison and a 24/7 emergency line provide support throughout the whole stay. We work as a team constantly to be problem solving.

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Going off the Beaten Path
We steer travelers away from canned experiences in order to provide authentic encounters and a sense of a place.
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Expert Advice
Our partners in Africa are masters at finding top restaurants, fun, off the beaten path experiences.
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Every journey is unique
For that reason, we understand the importance of curating a trip as unique as you. No two itineraries are ever identical because everyone’s interests, comfort levels and senses of adventure are different.
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​Our travel changes lives
We are first and foremost travelers who love exploring new places and pushing ourselves a little out of our comfort zones to grow and see the world differently. Travel changes us each time and we believe in creating trips that have that same lasting effect on you.
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We care about you
We genuinely enjoy getting to know our travelers—it takes time to plan a safari, after all—and build relationships that span decades and many repeat trips.
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We are a team
Perhaps because we were founded by a mother-daughter team, we care about each other and work together like a family. This means you have the brain trust of the entire company collaborating on your trip instead of an individual.

Browse some of our sample trips

swimming pool overlooking the ocean and palm trees seen on Australia safari
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Exploring Australia’s Cities, Reef, and Mountains

Trendy Melbourne, wondrous Great Barrier Reef, sprawling Scenic Rim, and must-see Sydney

14 Days
Tortoise at Galapagos safari camp
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Ecuador Highlands and Galapagos

Mountainous highlands, historic haciendas, cruising the Galapagos Islands

12 Days
Vumbura, Wilderness Safari Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana view from deck overlooking the delta
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An Ultra-Luxurious Safari in Botswana

Conservation and luxury go hand in hand in this classic Okavango Delta itinerary

10 Days | $15,000 per person
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Erica Howard (09/25/2019)

Our trip was beyond amazing. Thank you ever so much! I could not have imagined how wonderful and privileged it would be to experience the local culture – while my main goal was to see the gorillas and other wildlife up close, being introduced to the resilient and proud people of Uganda and Kenya was extra icing on a delicious cake! Overall, world-class experience. It was the gift of a lifetime.”

Erica Howard
09/25/2019
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We are passionate about travel, conservation, nature and people.

A mother-daughter team with decades of experience living and working in Africa to help you plan a tailormade safari for you.

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