Private Guided Safaris
Where every moment is wildly personal
A private guided safari is the ultimate way to explore Africa on your own terms. With your own expert guide leading the way and your journey in a custom-built 4×4 vehicle, you have the freedom to set the pace of your adventure, linger at incredible sightings, and travel seamlessly between destinations without compromise. It’s an effortless and immersive safari experience, perfect for those who value flexibility, in-depth wildlife encounters, and the insights of a professional guide who knows the landscapes, wildlife, and cultures intimately. Of course you can also travel with a guide and in light aircraft if you prefer – it all comes down to your travel parameters (time, money) and preferences (air travel, 4×4 travel).
This really is the best way to truly immerse in Africa’s wilderness rather than simply observe it. Your private guide will help you learn along the way – smell, feel, listen and even touch the bush all the while listening to sounds, savouring its sights and smells.
The more remote you want to go the better! Just keep in mind the trade-off may be added expense of getting people and supplies into that area. We find our guests are happier the further away they get from civilisation and what comes naturally is a willingness to forego the creature comforts.
Your accommodation can be whatever you desire, authentic tented camps to luxury lodges, boutique hotels or elegant resorts. There are so many different types of accommodation ranging from uber-luxury and sophisticated to rustic adventure camping.
We tailor private safari holiday itineraries to utilise your preferred type of accommodation. If you want our opinion, the best are small private, owner-run camps and lodges with genuine intimate settings and great staff who meet your individual needs and interests.
Remember you have so much to see and do but the trick is really honing in on what you want to experience. Your private guide then makes it happen on our tailored itinerary built exactly right for you. Think game drives, walking safaris, horseriding safaris, fishing, boating, canoeing and so much more. Your guide will also happily share stories so you learn about local life, cultures and traditions so it’s all the more rewarding.
Kenya
The ultimate private guided safari
A private guided safari in Kenya is one of the most rewarding ways to experience this iconic safari destination. With its well-connected national parks, diverse landscapes, and exceptional wildlife, Kenya lends itself perfectly to a seamless circuit safari that you can either drive or fly around.
From the moment you arrive in Nairobi, the adventure begins. The capital city is more than just a gateway – it offers incredible wildlife interactions to set the scene for what’s to come. Visits to the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage provide up-close encounters with Kenya’s gentle giants, a heartwarming start to your journey.
From Nairobi, your private guide will take you on an unforgettable journey through Kenya’s safari circuit. Many travellers choose to head first to Amboseli National Park, famous for its herds of elephants with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Alternatively, the Rift Valley Lakes Region, including Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, offers stunning landscapes, birdlife, and opportunities to spot rhinos in the wild. It’s here you can do a boating safari and game drives.
No Kenyan safari is complete without time in the legendary Masai Mara. This is big cat territory and also home to the annual Great Migration from July through to early October. The plains come alive with thousands of wildebeest grazing and big cats hunting! Here, your private guide ensures you get prime wildlife sightings without the constraints of a group tour or shared game drive, tailoring each day to your interests.
For those with more time, we recommend adding Northern Kenya, where private conservancies like Lewa, Ol Pejeta, and Samburu offer extraordinary wildlife encounters in exclusive settings. These areas are at the forefront of conservation, providing sanctuary for endangered species like rhinos and Grevy’s zebras. The landscapes here are something special – rugged terrain, dramatic escarpments, and vast open spaces that feel truly wild.
Tanzania
The perfect private guided safari circuit
A private guided safari in Tanzania is an unforgettable journey through some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. The Northern Safari Circuit is ideal for this style of travel, offering a seamless flow from one spectacular destination to the next, all in the comfort of your own custom-built 4×4 with a dedicated expert guide.
Your adventure begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari heartland. This vibrant town is the perfect place to recover from jet lag, with the opportunity to take a leisurely guided walk around Lake Duluti, visit Arusha National Park for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife, or immerse yourself in local culture. Then, with your private guide at the wheel, it’s time to hit the road in custom built 4×4 (pop top roof).
The first stop is Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and predator-rich ecosystem. From here, the journey continues to Lake Manyara, a compact but stunning park famous for tree-climbing lions and vibrant flamingo-filled waters and a walkway through the trees. Then, it’s on to one of the most extraordinary natural wonders of Africa – Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife inside its lush, volcanic caldera.
For those interested in cultural experiences, a visit to Lake Eyasi offers a rare and authentic encounter with the Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. Spending time with them provides a glimpse into an ancient way of life, unchanged for centuries.
Next, your journey leads to the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see. Whether you visit during the great migration or at any other time of year, the Serengeti is alive with extraordinary wildlife encounters – big cats, vast herds, and unforgettable sunsets over the savannah. Your private guide ensures you have the best game-viewing opportunities, tailoring each day to your interests.
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