Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a safari can be a very safe experience when thoughtfully planned and guided by experienced professionals. You travel with guides who understand animal behaviour and follow established park and conservancy rules. Wildlife is unpredictable, which is why we treat it with respect and follow our guides’ advice at all times.

We also consider the practical details that make a journey more comfortable, from managing time on the road to allowing for rest between destinations.

Absolutely. A safari can be an extraordinary experience for children, but the right camps and itinerary make all the difference. Some properties have minimum age requirements, while others offer family accommodation, child friendly activities or private guiding.

We take your children’s ages, interests and the pace of your family into account when choosing where to stay and how to structure the journey.

For travel during popular seasons, we recommend starting 9–12 months in advance where possible. The most sought after camps have limited accommodation, and family rooms or connecting arrangements can be particularly difficult to secure.

There can be flexibility closer to departure, but planning ahead gives us more choice when selecting the right properties and putting your itinerary together.

For most journeys, we recommend allowing 7–10 days, particularly if you plan to visit more than one region. This gives you time to settle into each destination and enjoy the experience without spending too much of your trip in transit.

If you would like to combine different landscapes or finish with time on the coast, you may want to travel for longer. The right length depends on your interests, destinations and preferred pace.

There is no single best time to visit Africa. It depends on where you want to go and what you hope to experience.

In East Africa, the drier months are often popular for wildlife viewing, while the timing and location of the Great Migration vary throughout the year. Southern Africa has its own seasonal rhythms, and some destinations are particularly rewarding outside the busiest travel periods.

We consider the season as part of the planning process, recommending destinations that suit your interests rather than simply following the crowds.

The cost depends on where you travel, when you go, the camps or lodges you choose, the length of your stay and how you travel between destinations. Private guiding, charter flights and particularly sought after properties can also influence the overall price.

We begin by understanding your priorities and then put forward a considered itinerary with a final price in US dollars. Everything included in your trip is clearly set out in writing, so you know what the price covers before you commit.

A safari day often begins early, when wildlife is most active and the landscape is coming to life. After a morning game drive, you return to camp for breakfast and time to relax. Depending on the destination, the afternoon might bring another game drive, a guided walk or a quiet few hours before dinner.

No two days are quite the same. We build the itinerary around the destination and your preferred pace, leaving room to enjoy the experience rather than rushing from one activity to the next.

We believe the best journeys come from knowing where to go, when to go and, just as importantly, when to suggest something different.

Based in Nairobi, we arrange luxury and ultra luxury safaris across eleven countries in East and Southern Africa. We work with camps, lodges and private houses we know personally, recommending properties we would choose for ourselves.

If the Maasai Mara is likely to be busier in August than you would enjoy, for example, we may suggest Laikipia instead. Every decision, from the choice of camp to the time spent in each destination, is made with your interests and the overall experience in mind.

We begin with a conversation about where you would like to go, when you plan to travel, who is coming and what you hope to experience. This helps us understand your priorities and the kind of journey that would suit you best.

We then develop a considered itinerary with selected camps and lodges, proposed travel arrangements and the practical details of the journey. We explain the thinking behind our recommendations and provide the final price in writing. From there, we can refine the itinerary together until the details feel right for you.