Experience Bespoke African Journeys
Explore Africa's Finest Destinations
Just as a story is a series of memories strung together, Hekaya is a tale of your stories of experiencing Africa through authentic travel experiences. With vast open spaces and remote natural wonders, Africa has a trove of authentic and awe-inspiring travel experiences waiting for those who know where to look.
At Hekaya, our itineraries are handpicked and customized down to the smallest detail, empowering you to create your very own meaningful story of Africa.
Heba Salama — founder of Hekaya
Heba Salama, African-born and based, Egyptian-Zambian, grew up in Zambia, which fostered her deep-rooted love for Africa, its people, and its wide places.
She started Hekaya in 2019 because she believes more people
deserve to unlock the wonder of Africa. Her family and team share her vision and join her in helping create your luxury African experience.
Heba Salama — founder of Hekaya
Heba Salama, African-born and based, Egyptian-Zambian, grew up in Zambia, which fostered her deep-rooted love for Africa, its people, and its wide places.
She started Hekaya in 2019 because she believes more people deserve to unlock the wonder of Africa. Her family and team share her vision and join her in helping create your luxury African experience.
Heba Salama — founder of Hekaya
Heba Salama, African-born and based, Egyptian-Zambian, grew up in Zambia, which fostered her deep-rooted love for Africa, its people, and its wide places.
She started Hekaya in 2019 because she believes more people
deserve to unlock the wonder of Africa. Her family and team share her vision and join her in helping create your luxury African experience.
Immerse yourself in a luxurious African story,
guided by Hekaya’s expertise
Hekaya is a niche boutique agent that links the world with Eastern & Southern Africa. We are dedicated both as a company and as a family to supporting small business and sustainable conservation efforts in Africa. We believe in travel that empowers local communities while giving our guests meaningful experiences.
Choose from an array of experiences off the beaten track without sacrificing luxury to connect with Africa's people and places. Whether that’s delving into the history of a region, learning local cultures and foods, or enjoy the incredible wilderness, the possibilities are endless.
Enjoy & Promote Responsible Travel
African Born
Africa runs in our veins, our combined knowledge and experience of more than 40 years offers unmatched insights and the kind of ground knowledge only a local team can have.
Boutique Luxury
From authentic bush camps to glamorous lodges we offer a carefully curated portfolio of accommodation where our guests can be assured of a seamless luxury experience.
One Point of Contact
Working with our ground partners across Eastern and Southern Africa, Hekaya creates a streamlined approach as your ONE point of contact to delight your guests with the most thoughtfully curated and impactful luxury experiences this region has to offer.
Positive Impact
We are committed to sustainable & community focused travel.
Personal Touch
We promise personalized and responsive communication at all stages of your journey. Creating memories & strengthening bonds.
Hekaya’s ethos is grounded in a dedication to imparting our love for Africa. We handcraft each luxury journey to capitalize on the experience and knowledge of the region we have developed over several years of travel. We take the time to get to know each of our clients to customize meaningful and unforgettable travel itineraries, based on your desires and our expert knowledge.
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