Standing out from the herd

Planning an African safari can be overwhelming – there’s a lot to Africa and so many different opinions.

Our job is to reduce the noise.

We’ve always believed the very best safaris start with the foundation of genuine knowledge and expertise. At Yellow Zebra, every trip is designed by professional safari guides, camp managers, and specialists who’ve spent much of their lives living and working in Africa. With first-hand experience, from the open plains of the Serengeti to the wildest parts of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, we know exactly where to send you, when and why.

Yellow Zebra is a multi-award-winning safari tour operator that’s recognized by Condé Nast and the World Travel Awards as one of the travel industry’s leading brands.

Welcome to Yellow Zebra, the safari company that stands out from the herd.

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Recognised by the industry

Trusted by travelers and the people who know safari best.

  • Conde Nast Traveller Top Travel Specialists 2026

The Yellow Zebra Difference

About Us

We’re knowledgeable and opinion-driven, and we only recommend trips, lodges, and experiences we would genuinely choose for ourselves.

Every trip includes support from our Chief Medical Officer, our 24/7 WhatsApp Concierge, and our local network across Africa.

We’re recognised as industry leaders by Condé Nast Traveller and the World Travel Awards. Trusted by experts and travellers.

We’re fully accredited and bonded under ATOL, meaning you’re financially protected and can travel with peace of mind.

Our safari specialists are professional guides, camp managers, and people who’ve lived and breathed Africa. We know safari first-hand.

A line of zebras are half hidden in half grass as a safari truck sits behind, Kenya - Yellow Zebra 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

Popular Trips

Safari Planning

From first-time safari travel tips from our experts to booking the best family safaris in Africa, find your luxury safari vacation for 2026. Our safari specialists will create a tailor-made trip and help pick the African safari vacation that is right for you.

First-time Safari

Best Time to Visit

Family Safaris

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The Great Migration

Why Yellow Zebra

  • To help you plan your first Africa safari, we’ve put together a guide to the most important things to consider when planning your first safari. From deciding where to go on your safari and answering “how much does a safari cost?” to drawing up your “must-see” species list, this is where to get started.

    Your first safari
  • We’ve asked our safari experts to detail the best, the good, and the times to avoid our favourite destinations in Africa. Wondering where you can see the Great Migration in February or what the best time to visit South Africa is? Our safari specialists have broken it down month-by-month across our top destinations to answer your safari timing questions. Discover where to go and when for your next safari.

    When to go
  • An African safari is the ultimate family adventure. Imagine spotting a leopard prowling across grass plains, seeing elephants amble past your vehicle, and hearing lions roar through the night… a family safari is one of the most unforgettable experiences you can share with your loved ones.

    Whether you’re traveling with small children, with teenagers, or as part of a multi-generational group, our safari specialists will get to know your group and design a trip to suit everyone’s interests. Our expert team is on hand to advise on family-friendly lodges, malaria-free safaris, and activities to keep all ages entertained.

    Family Safaris
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  • Experience an unforgettable honeymoon with a luxury African safari. Combining romance, adventure, and luxury accommodation at world-class safari lodges, Africa is a wonderful option for a romantic vacation. Popular honeymoon destinations include Botswana for exclusive land and water-based safaris, South Africa for Big Five safaris and world-class winelands, Tanzania for the Serengeti and Zanzibar beach escapes, and Namibia for dramatic desert landscapes.

    Whether you’re looking for luxury romance on a bush-and-beach combination trip or are adventurous travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-track honeymoon, our safari specialists will create a tailor-made, personalised honeymoon itinerary for you.

    Honeymoon Safaris
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  • The Great Migration is the annual journey of well over a million wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles as they follow the rains in search of fresh grazing. This year-round cycle takes them across the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya, and notable events include the famous river crossings and the calving season. This is nature’s greatest show, and witnessing the thundering herds, along with the predators in pursuit, is a bucket list-worthy experience for safari-goers from around the world.

    Revel in the wonder of the wildebeest migration. Our experts are here to ensure you have a memorable experience and can advise on the best way to see this epic wildlife event, including when to go and where to stay.

    The Great Migration
  • At Yellow Zebra, all our safari specialists are professional safari guides, camp managers, or people who were born and raised in Africa. Our expertise is what makes us special. We are fiercely independent, taking a great deal of pride in the trips we design. You’ll be matched with a dedicated Yellow Zebra expert; boasting first-hand African safari experience. Your safety is paramount to the way we work. Our support network across ‘Safari Africa’ is the very best we know and you’ll be looked after every step of the way. Our experts are on hand 24/7 should you need anything.

    We’re recognised for our expertise by the industry. We’ve been voted as Europe’s Leading Safari Company at the World Travel Awards, for 11 consecutive years and recognised as a Top Travel Specialist by Condé Nast Traveller UK 2026. Finally, our company makes a genuine difference by contributing to the conservation of 2.3 million hectares of wildlife habitat across “Safari Africa.”

    If you’re ready to start planning, give us a call today.

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