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Yellow Zebra Safaris was founded in 2012 with a simple ambition: to build the best safari company possible.
Today, we are recognised as one of the world’s leading safari specialists, creating tailor-made journeys across Africa designed by people who have genuinely lived and worked on the continent. Our team is made up entirely of former professional safari guides, camp managers, and individuals born or raised in Africa - people whose knowledge comes from real first-hand experience, not brochures or sales scripts.
We believe the best safaris are built on honest advice, strong opinion, and a deep understanding of what makes each destination special. That’s why we invest heavily in continual research across Africa, ensuring our specialists regularly return to the camps, lodges, and the top game viewing areas they recommend. When you speak to Yellow Zebra, you’re speaking to someone who knows the realities of safari travel - from the rhythm of a game drive to which camps consistently deliver the best guiding, atmosphere, and wildlife experiences.
Our approach has always been refreshingly straightforward. We don’t believe in pushy sales tactics or over-polished luxury travel jargon. Instead, we focus on giving clear, experience-led guidance that helps our clients spend wisely on the experiences that genuinely matter most to them.
Behind the scenes, our operations and guest experience teams include people who have worked with some of Africa’s most respected safari brands and camps. Combined with our 24/7 emergency support, dedicated medical support, and African office network, this means our clients are looked after from the moment they book to the moment they return home.
We’re proud to have been named Europe’s Leading Safari Company at the World Travel Awards for eleven consecutive years, alongside recognition from Condé Nast Traveller UK and Condé Nast Traveler US. More importantly, we’re trusted by thousands of travellers who have chosen us to help plan one of the most important trips of their lives.
At Yellow Zebra, we believe safari should feel personal, authentic, and deeply connected to Africa itself - its landscapes, wildlife, people, and stories. Standing out from the herd has always been part of who we are.
Why Travel With Yellow Zebra?

Genuine Safari Experts
Our specialists are former safari guides, camp managers, and Africa experts with genuine first-hand experience of the destinations we sell. We give honest, opinion-led advice based on knowledge earned on the ground.
Tailor-Made Safaris
Every trip is individually designed around you - no templates, no cookie-cutter itineraries, and no unnecessary luxury theatre. Just thoughtful safari planning shaped by experience and care.

Trusted & Protected
We offer 24/7 support while you travel, including access to dedicated medical support and emergency assistance. We are also fully ATOL bonded, giving complete financial protection from the moment you book.
Constantly Researching Africa
Our team travels extensively across Africa every year, revisiting camps, tracking changes within destinations, and maintaining close relationships with guides and lodge owners - ensuring our recommendations remain current, informed, and trustworthy.

Safaris That Give Back
Conservation underpins how we operate. We work with camps, communities, and conservation partners that help protect Africa’s wildlife, habitats, and people for the futur
Award-Winning Service
Named Europe’s Leading Safari Company for eleven consecutive years at the World Travel Awards, with thousands of five-star reviews from travellers across the world.

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Yellow Zebra made our "trip of a lifetime" possible and worry free. It is an experience I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life. From booking through getting us on the plane back home was flawless.
Yellow Zebra was recommended to me by a colleague, and I am grateful that they made me aware of this incredible company. Yellow Zebra is AMAZING!!!

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A really seemless experience with Yellow Zebra. Guy was fantastic and incredibly patient with the different options request and comparisons made on location/price/accommodation etc. His expertise on what best suited us given what we wanted to do and the age of the family members, was second to none. Yellow Zebra so far have helped us create a holiday of a lifetime, thank you!

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We were a group of 6 people who had never been to Africa but knew what we wanted to see and had an idea of where we wanted to go. Yellow Zebra gave us options and helped us narrow down our itinerary until we had the perfect vacation - not easy when working with 6 people. The camps were excellent and fit our budget. The transportation - from bush planes to air port transfers were all arranged and on time. The guides for our safaris were excellelnt, knowledgeable and answered every question we had about animals, birds and plants. Staff at the camps went out of their way to provide us with everything we needed. This was definitely a five star experience and Yellow Zebra put this all together for us. We worked with several different people at Yellow Zebra and every time we had a question, someone from the team got back to us immediately. I highly recommend this group.

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Our Africa trip was a great experience through Yellow Zebra. The staff were very helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process, including booking, applying for visas and payment. Communication was excellent and the camps and guides were fantastic. I would highly recommend your organization to anyone planning a trip to Africa. Thank you for an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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We just return from an amazing 13 days Africa adventure. We had a few days in Uganda, gorilla trekking in Bwindi where everything was organised exceptionally and we were extremely lucky to find the gorilla family in about 30 min. After Uganda we continued to Kenya were again, the accommodation, food, views and game drives were amazing. The staff and guides were brilliant, food better than in a 5 star restaurant and what to say about our game drives except that our guides were doing their outmost to find lions & leopards and the rest of the wildlife.
The booking was also extremely easy, Jecca our agent was great, giving genuine advice and recommendations..sometimes in life you just have a feeling about a person, that you can trust on what she/he says and that is what happened with us and Jecca. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we were still in Kenya, relaxing on the beach when we asked our selfs where should we go next?
What makes Yellow Zebra different than other companies, especially when costs are involved? Let’s start with the fact that everyone has a fantastic knowledge, they listen when you explain what you want, what you expect and they tailor a perfect vacation for you based on requests, needs and budget. There is no push for the most expensive trip, its exactly what it suits you.From the moment you start talking about a safari till you return home, you have a feeling that you are taken care of, and you are not alone in vacation in the middle of nowhere, that someone is there in case something happens. The simple fact that you can contact the team on the ground 24/7 gives you a peace of mind even when you don't really realise, you can really relax and enjoy the wild life and the savannah around you.
Thank you everyone at Yellow Zebra in the office and on the ground for making our vacation unforgettable. Looking forward for next year

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Yellow Zebra put together a fantastic trip for our party of six to Victoria Falls and then two safaris in Kenya. They had people to meet us at every stop to help with customs and baggage. Everything went very smooth and easy.
The team kept us informed all through the booking process, helped with vias and other documentation and always were responsive to all our questions, no matter how stupid they were. I would not hesitate to use them again when we are ready to return to Africa for more.

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Sam has been amazing. He planned our trip according to our wishes with expertise, and absolute knowledge about how to arrange every detail in order for us to have an effortless journey.

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Yellow Zebra has been easy to work with and both safari trips (2024 & 2026) have been planned well and gone without a hitch. The company’s offices are in London, so working with them required for us remembering that they are 5 hours ahead of EST. Great support during the trip over What’s App.

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Our trip is not till October 2027, but the initial research, prep and booking have been excellent. Strong support and answers to our questions, timely, and direct.

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We were a group of eleven including our children and grandchildren ages 13-21 years on this adventure of exploring Tanzania and all it has to offer. The accommodations were all very special in different ways; the food prepared for us was delicious and there were special dishes for our vegetarians; the staffs were warm and ready to take care of our every need even baking a cake and dancing and singing for our grandson's 21st birthday; the guides were excellent drivers and so knowledgeable about the natural history and animals and their own culture and history; and we were able to see not only the "Big Five" and the migration across the Mara River and so much more. The trip was so well organized and we were always met on time and taken to our next destination. For us this was a trip of a life time and more memorable than we could have ever imagined!
We want to end with a shout out to Matt Gammon who planned such a spectacular trip for us. He planned where we would go to see different habitats with all the amazing animals we wanted to see; he chose our excellent accommodations and guides; he planned our village visit; he planned our transportation and he stayed within our budget. The support staff and Wilderness transition team were also excellent!

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Savanna did an outstanding job in while Ellen was on holiday.

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The professionalism, deep knowledge and friendliness of this company has amazed and impressed me for the third time.
Their expertise knows no bounds; I wouldn’t think of using any other company.

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Georgia at Yellow Zebra was amazing in helping us plan our first safari. Our trip was exceptional from start to finish, everything planned to perfection.

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A safari is not just a holiday—it is an experience of a lifetime. For that reason, we entrusted the planning and travel arrangements to the highly experienced team at Yellow Zebra Safaris.
From our very first video call with Matt through to finalising our booking, we experienced the team’s exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine care. Every question was answered promptly, and the entire process has been seamless and reassuring.
Although we haven’t embarked on our journey yet, we already feel we are in excellent hands and are incredibly excited for the adventure ahead. Based on our planning experience alone, we would highly recommend Yellow Zebra Safaris to anyone considering the trip of a lifetime.

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Yellow Zebra was all that we hoped for and more! The staff was informative, responsive and friendly. Jecca helped us plan the trip. She listened to our needs and revised our itinerary several times to make sure it was just right. The company provided us lots of information before the trip to help us with everything from travel insurance to visas to vaccinations. The in-country support was also excellent - very responsive and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend YZ to anyone looking to plan a safari!

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Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
Booking our safari through Yellow Zebra was one of the best decisions we made. From the very first conversation, they took the time to listen to exactly what we wanted and turned our dream holiday into a reality.
No matter how many questions I asked or how many changes I wanted to make, nothing was ever too much trouble. They listened to every detail, offered plenty of thoughtful suggestions, and created several itineraries until we found the one that was absolutely perfect for us. At every stage, I felt that our holiday was being tailored specifically to our needs rather than being a standard package.
The service didn’t stop once we had booked. The team remained attentive throughout the entire process, providing excellent pre-departure information, answering every question promptly, and making sure we felt fully prepared before we travelled. Even while we were away, knowing there was on-the-ground support gave us complete peace of mind.
One of the things that really stood out was how seamlessly everything was organised. From the VIP meet and assist service throughout our journey to our private internal charter flights between destinations, every detail was handled flawlessly. We never had to worry about a thing, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy every moment of the adventure.
The safari itself was truly the holiday of a lifetime. It exceeded every expectation we had, and there were so many moments that left us speechless. We found ourselves in tears of joy on more than one occasion as we experienced breathtaking wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments that will stay with us forever. None of it would have been possible without the care, expertise and dedication of the Yellow Zebra team.
Everything ran seamlessly from beginning to end. Their professionalism, knowledge, attention to detail and genuine passion for creating unforgettable experiences shone through from the first enquiry to the moment we returned home.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Yellow Zebra to anyone planning a safari. They don’t just book holidays—they create life-changing experiences and memories you’ll treasure forever. Thank you for helping us experience the trip of a lifetime.

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The different locations and different styles of camps The progression from less animals to more animals at each camp The care at each transition point was very reassuring

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Incredible insights provided by the team - helped me plan a family trip of a lifetime!

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We had excellent customer service from the first enquiry until the last day of our safari holiday. I’d had several safari holidays previously, with highly recommended and award winning companies, but Yellow Zebra exceeded them all. Apart from the helpful phone calls and thorough and interesting emails and pre departure documents, they provided a team within Kenya who were available 24/7 and updated us with our current itinerary. A particularly helpful service was being met airside in Nairobi, being taken to the shortest border queue and then having our driver called and identified from the many who were milling around outside the airport. We were consistently impressed with the quality of communication from everyone.
We stayed at two safari lodges; Lewa Elewana and Offbeat Ndoto. The staff and accommodation were excellent. Lewa had recently been renovated and the Lodge was stunning. Our meals were always delicious. Vegetarians were well catered for. Both guides were superb and our wildlife viewings totally immersive and life enhancing.
We loved every minute. A personal guide is automatic at Offbeat. Our recommendation is to request one wherever you are. Then you can view at your own pace.
We can unconditionally recommend Yellow Zebra and won’t hestitate to book through them in the future.

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