Deepen your safari experience with a private guide as they regale you with tall tales from the bush, wow you with intimate knowledge of even the softest bird call, and know exactly what your sundowner of choice is by the second day.
Travelling with the same guide for your safari removes stress and deepens your knowledge about not just the wildlife but also the culture and landscape you travel through. One of the most important factors is that they never repeat the same information and work with the guides at your accommodation to ensure seamless activities and experiences. Having a guide also means you can adjust the itinerary as your needs develop and they will smooth over any logistical challenges that may arise.
We highly recommend combining a privately guided trip with a choice of villas, from safari homes that make you feel like the only person in the world to idyllic beachside retreats.
Many of the private homes we recommend are built to ensure plenty of space and privacy for multi-generational families and groups of friends. We know it’s wonderful to take these trips, but everyone needs a little space sometimes! Each private residence comes complete with staff, guides, and often the option of spa treatments.
Arijiju and Lengishu in the Borana Conservancy are perfectly combined with Sirai Beach House at Kilifi on the coast. Each home consists of individual suites and cottages, providing plenty of space in extraordinary locations.
Little Lamai in the northern Serengeti is a tented private camp ideal for those wanting just a canvas wall separating you from the wild. But do not fear! Tented doesn’t mean any less luxurious. Singita needs no introduction and is synonymous with an unparalleled luxury safari and hospitality experience. Serengeti House in their provide concession will fulfil all your wildest dreams (and expectations) when it comes to a private safari.
Lamu island, and specifically Shela Village, on the northern Kenyan coast is home to some of the most iconic villas in Africa that have provided private retreats for many a film star and raconteur since the 1960s. Built in a Moorish style along an ocean inlet, this ancient trading port makes you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time without sacrificing modern, exclusive living. A stay is not complete without commandeering the Tusitiri private dhow for a day to explore the islands, snorkelling and swimming and just lounging about listening to wind in the sails.
