Allan Eccles: Africa’s Premier Safari Designer & Travel Specialist

June 30, 2025

Allan Eccles is the visionary founder of Falcon Africa Safaris, bringing over 35 years of expertise in crafting exceptional safari experiences across Africa. His journey began as an Air Force pilot and flying instructor. Later, as a Commercial pilot specializing in bush flying, he transported high-end travelers to luxury lodges throughout Southern Africa.

A man and a woman smile, posing inside a hot air balloon over a vast, flat grassland.

A life dedicated to African safari excellence Allan’s deep passion for wildlife and conservation developed through extensive work with leading safari guides, expert trackers, and ornithologists. His firsthand knowledge led him to become a sought-after pilot-guide, offering elite travelers exclusive access to Africa’s most remote destinations.


His love for the Okavango Delta inspired him to lease and operate a fishing lodge,drive overland safari vehicles, and serve as a relief manager at game lodges, immersing himself in every aspect of the safari industry.


Falcon Africa Safaris: Tailor-made journeys since 1990In 1990, Falcon Africa Safaris was born, with Allan personally exploring Madagascar,East Africa and West Africa to curate the most extraordinary safari offerings.Today, with unmatched experience, Allan stands as Africa’s leading safari curator—crafting bespoke itineraries that blend luxury, adventure, and authentic wilderness encounters like no other.

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Low Season Safaris in Africa: Why the Green Season is a Hidden Gem

By Allan Falcon Africa • August 5, 2025
An ideal time for travelers who are looking for better value
Hippos swimming in a body of water near green vegetation. The hippos are brown and partially submerged.

The Okavango Delta - choosing a lodge

June 30, 2025
Location & activities: Water, land, or both? Water-based lodges: Ideal for mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions, boat safaris, and stunning waterway wildlife sightings. Land-based lodges: Focused on game drives and walking safaris, offering classic savanna experiences. Combination lodges: The best of both worlds! These lodges provide game drives,water safaris, walking tours, and night drives (only available outside national parks). Lodges inside Moremi & Chobe National Parks follow strict rules—no off-road driving, no walking safaris, and set safari hours. However, private concessions allow night drives and walking safaris, offering a more flexible experience.
Two ring-tailed lemurs sit huddled together, one with an arm around the other. Both have black and white striped tails.

Madagascar Travel Guide

June 30, 2025
Plan Your Madagascar Adventure When planning your trip to Madagascar, timing is key! The best season to visit the interior is April to November, when the weather is dry and ideal for exploring. If you're heading to Nosy Be, you can visit year-round, though January and February bring the most rainfall.
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