PRIVATE SAFARI PLANNING
Private African safaris, shaped around you
Tell us where you hope to go and how you like to travel. We will turn those details into a private safari proposal you can review and refine.
THE APPROACH
Start with what matters to you
No two travelers begin with the same picture of Africa. Some already know the region they want to visit; others are deciding between landscapes or working around a school holiday. We start with time available, pace, interests, travel party and budget. Then we can discuss a route that makes sense on the ground.
The goal is a plan you can understand before you commit: where you will spend your nights, how you move between places and what the quoted arrangements include.
EXPLORE THE LANDSCAPE
Where could your safari begin?
Our destination guide now spans 21 countries, from open plains and wetlands to desert and rainforest. Kenya and Tanzania are two places to begin; explore the full guide to find the setting and pace that speak to you.
Kenya
From the Maasai Mara to Amboseli and northern regions, the setting changes. Compare how much time a proposed route gives each area.
Tanzania
The northern circuit brings together places such as Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. Pace matters as much as the list of stops.
THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
Know the pace before you go.
Compare nights in each area, travel time between stops, accommodation and the activities included in the proposal.
READ THE ROUTE
A tour is more than a list of parks
A useful itinerary tells you where you will spend the night, how long each transfer takes and which activities are included. Browse published itineraries for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda in our Tours collection. Each route links to its full day-by-day plan.
CHOOSE YOUR PACE
Leave room for the days you came for.
A safari can cover a lot of ground or spend longer in fewer places. The right choice depends on how much time you have and how you feel about moving between stays.
Settle into a place
If you prefer fewer lodge changes, start with a shorter list of regions. You can spend more of the trip in the places you chose.
Link several regions
A wider route can work when you have the time for it. Look closely at transfer days before adding another stop.
Plan for your group
Tell us who is traveling and how much time everyone is comfortable spending on the road. That detail can shape the whole itinerary.
HOW PLANNING WORKS
A conversation, then a clear route
01
Share the essentials
Dates or a travel window, the people traveling, interests and an approximate budget give us a starting point.
02
Review a proposal
Look at the pace, travel days, accommodation and what is included. Ask about choices that are not yet clear.
03
Refine the details
A private route can be discussed and adjusted before the arrangements are confirmed.
THE JOURNAL
Read an itinerary with a sharper eye
Two trips can name the same parks and still feel different. Our guide explains how to compare nights in each area, transfer time, accommodation and what the quote includes.
Your first question is enough.
You do not need to have every stop worked out. Tell us what is clear and where you need help choosing.