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09 August 2022

Our Safaris

We categorise our types of safari into three budgets: best-value safaris, classic safaris, and luxury safaris.

In our minds, we’ve categorized trips into three types of safaris. The starting point would be a best-value-for-money safari. These are our most economical trips, with a ‘from price’ of approximately US$4,000 to $5,000 per person (exclusive of international flights). Our classic safaris push the budget boat out a little, but really are our most popular standard luxury trips. These have a starting price of approximately $6,000–$7,000 per person. And our luxury bracket sees trips starting at approximately $10,000 per person.

Budget is always a somewhat awkward subject especially if, like many of our clients, you are unsure about how much safaris actually cost. As we are a luxury safari company, that is our primary focus – all of our safaris would be classified as luxury, whether that is an authentic yet luxurious adventure to Zambia and Zimbabwe, or the über-luxury of Botswana and South Africa.

We’ve gone into great detail below about the different types of safaris we offer, and we highly recommend you take a quick look at our sample itineraries. However, please be aware that all of our safaris are tailor-made, meaning we design trips especially suited to you. 

The best way to find out which safari type is best suited to your needs is to contact our experts here today, or by giving us a ring on +1 855 225 1155.

Classic Safaris

The  Great Migration Serengeti Tanzania
5.Imvelo Safari Lodges   Gorges Lodge   Victoria Falls viewed from the air near Gorges Lodge

Our ‘classic’ safaris are the most popular safaris we sell. Clients who favor this type of trip find either that our ’value’ safaris tend to be too adventurous, or simply that the lodges we use in the value category are not quite luxurious enough! The classic price bracket is where we start offering some of the industry’s most-experienced and best-established safari camps and lodges.

How much do our classic safaris cost?

These safaris start at approximately US$7,000–$8,000 per person. They tend to include some superb 5-star camps and lodges – properties where standards of guiding, food, and service are set very high! This is where we use genuinely luxurious properties that are run by some of our most impressive partners.

What are the properties like and what experience can I expect?

Our classic Africa safaris are seriously good safaris. The price you pay at this level ensures terrific trips and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The properties themselves are more than comfortable, featuring large beds, excellent en-suite facilities, and a real focus on the hospitality experience as much as the quality of the safari itself! The price bracket guarantees a significant increase in luxury levels over our value safaris, while the guiding standards are better too. High standards of accommodation and guiding combine to create a product that is backed up by our use of Africa’s most-experienced and best-run safari companies.

Our most popular classic safaris

Please note that all of the classic safaris below can be tailor-made to suit you. Simply contact our experts to start the planning process here.

Tanzania’s elephant and great migration - Created to get you into the middle of the herds in Tarangire and the Serengeti, this wildebeest-and-elephant safari is a big-hitter for the wildlife-lover. Time your travels between July and September for classic sightings and peak weather.

Cape Town and the big 5 - A trip that showcases the best of South Africa's vibrant culture and safari scenes. You’ll take in the incredible sights of the dynamic Mother City, before having the chance to spot Africa’s Big Five in the wildlife-rich Sabi Sands. Both properties we use are very well located and offer a great range of activities.

Kenya’s playground and Big 5 viewing - To many, Kenya is one great playground thanks to its mind-boggling number of activities to enjoy. Here, we’ve kept one eye on activities and one eye on the wildlife to create this superb introduction to two of our favourite areas, Laikipia and the Maasai Mara.

The best of Vic Falls, Chobe and the Delta - Waterfalls and wildlife… this Vic Falls and northern Botswana combo focuses on the Zimbabwean side of ‘The Falls’ as well as Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. The safari makes for a fantastic introduction and first-time trip to the region, offering excellent value for money.

 

Luxury Safaris

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bush dining, timbavati private game reserve, south africa

Our ‘luxury’ price bracket includes some of the most expensive safaris we sell. Needless to say, these trips are first class! They use some of the best properties in Africa and guarantee exceptionally high levels of comfort, guiding, food, and service.

How much do our luxury African safaris cost?

Our luxury safaris start at approximately US$10,000 per person… with some going up significantly higher than that! With our luxury safaris, it's not just the accommodation that needs to be considered, but also the mode of transport. When you are traveling between camps, light aircraft transfers are an option – and this choice of transport will certainly enhance your experience by affording spectacular views of the wilderness areas! And, of course, travel by air significantly reduces time spent on the road. On another level, the convenience and efficiency of chartering your own private jet – scheduled to depart at the exact time that suits you for arrival at your next National Park – must be the epitome of luxury! This method of travel will allow you to cover more ground in less time, while, most importantly, giving you the freedom to encounter the very best of Africa.

If you prefer a more exclusive and personal safari experience, then paying a supplement for a guaranteed private game drive will enable you to have more of an influence on where you explore as well as increased flexibility. You do not have to reach a compromise with other guests on where to go, what to look for, and how long to spend at each sighting. If you have a particular photography or wildlife interest, we can match you with an experienced specialist driver/guide to ensure your requirements are met. Additionally, there are often no age limits for a private guided safari, making this an awesome option for families! It is worth noting that there are a few camps, such as the Serian properties in the Serengeti and in the Maasai Mara, where a private vehicle is offered as part of the standard package.

What are the properties like and what experience can I expect?

Of course the majority of camps, lodges, and hotels at this price tag are all 5 star and are some of the best properties in Africa. The experiences these properties offer, from the food and service to the sheer quality of your accommodation, is as good as you will find anywhere on the continent! Unless you are staying at an adventurous tented camp, you will find that the properties we use tend to have swimming pools, various locations for meals, and accommodation standards to rival any boutique hotel in London or New York.

One of the biggest differences between our classic and luxury categories is the space that you have in your own room! Many classic properties, albeit superb, have rooms that are little more than places for sleeping. At the luxury level, balconies, terraces, and private plunge pools come as standard, allowing guests to relax privately in the heat of the day.

The guiding standards in properties like this deserve their own special mention. The companies running properties at this price level are sending their guides on extensive training courses – for the guides themselves, this is a big plus point. The resulting levels of guiding are obviously some of the very best!

Our most popular safaris

Please note that all of the luxury safaris below can be tailor-made to suit you. Simply contact our experts to start the planning process here.

Tanzania’s ultimate luxury safari - It might seem a bold claim to say this is Tanzania’s ultimate luxury safari – however, with a night sleeping next to the coffee rows of Arusha, two nights in what has to be Africa’s most ostentatious lodge perched on a crater rim, and four nights in an exceptional Singita property, we think it’s the best!

As luxurious as safari in Kenya gets -  Dramatic views from floor-to-ceiling windows, art galleries in bedrooms, and your own personal butler – this really is as luxurious as safari in Kenya gets! It is a very special itinerary, offering the highest levels of luxury and service in Kenya’s Laikipia and Maasai Mara reserves.

Botswana’s Ultimate Luxury - This trip is as lavish and lush as northern Botswana itself! It truly epitomises luxury, using three lodges that we in the office consider some of the greatest lodges in Africa.

Zambia’s hidden luxuries -  Most people think of the South Luangwa when it comes to safari in Zambia, but this trip focuses on what we believe are Zambia’s best-kept secrets. The safari involves luxury camps in the lesser-known Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park. It is perfect for someone wanting to do something a little different while still enjoying a comfortable stay.

 

Value Safaris

mountain villa, boschendal, the winelands, south africa
Rhino game drives in Laikipia, Kenya safaris

Our ‘value’ safaris include some of the most interesting adventures that we sell. The camps are affordable, great value for money, and have been cherry-picked to give our clients an experience that is reflective of our brand. We are as proud of our value safaris as we are of our most expensive trips!

How much do our value safaris cost?

Our value safaris start at approximately $4,000–$5,000 per person. This price is based on a +/- ten-night trip, usually with six nights on safari and four days on the beach or in a city (Zanzibar or Cape Town, for example). The key point to remember here is that the more time you spend on safari (as opposed to in a city or on the beach), the more expensive your trip becomes, simply due to the sheer cost of a night on safari. Combining your safari with a few days on the beach or in a city is the best way to keep prices down.

What are the properties like and what experience can I expect?

The value camps we use for these safaris are often more adventurous than they are luxurious. The focus is the adventure of the experience rather than the luxury on offer within our classic and luxury safari categories, which are more expensive. However, it is worth mentioning that we also use a number of 3- and 4-star lodges. The aim, after all, is to offer an adventurous style of trip to those who want it, and a more ‘secure’ version to those who prefer a higher level of comfort on safari!

Of course, for all the properties in our value category, both the game viewing and character in camp are first class. We take pride in our value safaris – whether they use 3- and 4-star lodges or adventurous tented camps, they are as likely to be that vacation of a lifetime for you as any other safari we sell!

Our most popular value safaris

Please note that all of the best-value safaris below can be tailor-made to suit you. Simply contact our experts to start the planning process here.

Authentic northern Tanzania and Zanzibar -  The focus of this adventure is the northern parks of Tanzania, where you’ll enjoy excellent classic activities, before the holiday ends on amazing Zanzibar. Guarantees of the Great Migration and Big Five viewing make this trip a very popular option.

Kenya’s two most famous parks and tribes - With elephant, incredible wildlife, and culture being the primary focus, you’ll spend eight days exploring Samburu and the Maasai Mara.

Value South Africa - Explore South Africa’s highlights on this trip to Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Sabi Sands! Featuring our favourite city in Africa, the Franschhoek wine valley, and exceptional Big Five viewing, this is an epic adventure that offers incredible value for money too.

Botswana on a budget - This safari involves two of the country’s highlights – Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta! It’s a well-designed trip that uses some of Botswana’s best-value properties.

 

So why choose a Yellow Zebra type of safari?

Our brand represents good safaris – these are trips that we know can deliver that wow-factor of an experience! We don’t offer the cheapest safaris on the market, and not for a moment would we wish to do this. You will find safaris online at lower prices. All we can say is that we are very good value for the trips we offer – we even give a price guarantee on any trip we sell! – and that our safaris are designed by people with experience of working in Africa, as guides or camp managers.

Africa’s cheap lodges and bargain-basement safari offers are low for a reason – you get what you pay for here! We don’t use mass-market safari hotels or design basic camping trips. As a result, our safaris are authentic, expertly designed adventures that we are proud to sell as part of our brand.

Our specialists are genuine experts, people who have guided these safaris and worked in the camps. There is no better way to start planning your trip than speaking to our specialists about how we can fine-tune your safari.

And as you’ve had a look through these trips, the best thing you can do now is to contact us directly here.

Why Trust Yellow Zebra with your African Safari?

"Yellow Zebra are genuine specialists; they know the African bush like the back of their hand."

Brian Jackman, safari expert for The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Condé Nast, and the BBC

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