Dr. Patrick Sinclair Merten

AFRICA SPECIALIST

Plan Your Africa Journey

– thoughtfully designed, stress-free, and perfectly tailored to you

Whether you prefer to

We make sure your journey truly works and becomes unforgettable.

With personal guidance and genuine Africa expertise

– so every detail fits perfectly and your journey is filled with extraordinary moments.

Founder-led by Patrick Sinclair (between Cologne & Cape Town)

German tour operator with 17 years of experience

• Based in Cologne and Cape Town

Travelife certified & Fair Trade Tourism approved

• Over 40,000 km of travel experience from Cape Town to Zanzibar

book a consultation
+49 (0)176 32140996
Email: travel@sinclairsafrica.de
patrick@sinclairsafrica.de
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book consultation
whatsapp +49 (0)176 32140996
+49 (0)176 32140996
Email: travel@sinclairsafrica.de
patrick@sinclairsafrica.de

What sort of support is right for you?

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FOR

independent

PLANNERS

who want professional support.

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FOR

first-time Africa

TRAVELLERS

seeking confidence & guidance

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FOR

Africa lovers

WHO EXPECT

MORE

Your destination

- Africa awaits

Whereever you want to go, we are at your side. Get inspired by checking out our travel ideas and signature trips, which we gaudy tailor to your needs – or let us know your travel wishes and we design your dream journey togehter from scratch.

Your individual path to a tailor-made African journey

We design your trip based on your unique wishes.

Request individual offer​

Review offer In your own time

Questions, wishes and changes

Booking

Interactive travel app

Personal travel prep video call

Your African adventure

WhatsApp support during your trip

We design your trip based on your unique wishes, we take care of everything from a personal meet & greet, rental cars or fly-in, transfers and driver-guides, all our hand-picked accommodation, activities of your choice – everything with a fair & competitive prices, best quality and African hospitality.

On top, you receive our insider knowledge and personal support every step of the wat. In case you are wondering, we do not charge extra for our travel consultations as we live (like everyone in the industry) of the commissions of the services you book

The moment you are dreaming of

when you ...

WHAT IS EASILY OVERLOOKED

on a trip to Africa ...

Too many options,
no clear direction

Routes that are too long or poorly planned

Lodges that don’t
match expectations

Wrong season or
timing choices
 

Suddenly certain
services are fully booked
 

This is exactly where our personalised planning provides clarity – so you don’t have to compromise.

How would you like to plan your Africa journey?

Choose the starting point that suits you best – we take care of the rest.

I WOULD LIKE SUPPORT

You want clarity and confidence

WE GUIDE YOU STEP BY STEP TOWARDS THE RIGHT JOURNEY.

What happens

• Personal consultation

• Development of your ideal route

• Selection of suitable accommodation

• Full implementation and booking 

I WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE

You are looking for something new and exceptional

What happens:

• Personal consultation

• Development of your ideal route

• Selection of suitable accommodation

• Full implementation and booking

we create journeys that go

beyond the ordinary

Contact us directly:

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I plan it myself

You are in control of your journey – we make sure everything works smoothly.

Choose freely from our services:

Consultation

Clarity for routes, destinations, and planning

Trip Review & Optimisation

We analyse and improve your itinerary

Implementation & Booking

We take care of reliable bookings

Whichever path you choose

– every journey is individually planned and personally tailored with you.”

Not sure what suits you best? We’ll help you find the right fit in a conversation.

LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER

Patrick Sinclair writes a letter to African Enthusiasts...

NEWSLETTER

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YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Get inspired and plan your next Africa trip with our videos on your African destination.

PODCAST

Listen to Patrick speak in German on the Du Bist Dein Held podcast by Marcel Niehues.

Client Reviews

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

See more online reviews or write a review on Facebook and Google.

"Our South Africa trip was the most beautiful 3 1/2 weeks we have ever experienced! We saw so much and were able to take away unforgettable moments. Patrick Sinclair catered to our every wish and crafted our dream trip. We would book another trip with Sinclair's Africa anytime and absolutely recommend it."

Caroline Mayer
Reviewed on Google
Our journeys are sustainable and intercultural – and so is Sinclair’s Africa.

Headquartered in Cologne, Germany, but with our own mobile office in Cape Town, we offer you an individual service with all our local knowledge. We engage in nature and wildlife conservation, and believe in the importance of slow travel to embrace Africa and take in everything your destination has to offer – including the warmth of its people.

Sinclair's Africa Cape Town is

Authentic Experience

YOU CAN TRUST

With more than 15 years of experience, your booking is handled safely by Sinclair’s Africa, a certified boutique tour operator for authentic journeys across Southern and East Africa. Meanwhile, Patrick Sinclair has travelled more than 40.000km across Africa to find the most unique spots, unforgettable experiences, and hidden gems for you.

5 Years in a Row

Books by

Patrick Sinclair

Have you got the new Africa book by Patrick Sinclair? 

Searching Tracks in Africa

Adventures & Inner peace. 

New children’s book

New children’s book released soon…

You want clarity and confidence

– we guide you step by step toward the right journey.

What happens:

Personal consultation

Development of your ideal route

Selection of suitable accommodation

Full implementation and booking

You are looking for something new and exceptional

– we create journeys that go beyond the ordinary

What happens:

Personal Building on your previous Africa experiences

New regions, unique routes, hidden highlights

Carefully selected premium lodges

Highly personalised planning with expert consultation

Complete implementation and booking by us

Two paths – one result:

a thoughtfully planned Africa journey

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