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Our experience with yellow zebra was excellent from start to finish. Sabastian help us figure out where we should go and the trip he designed was perfectly organized! From getting visas to having gree... See more
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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... See more
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Jason first worked with us for many weeks crafting a custom trip. He was very helpful and knowledgeable and suggested areas and camps suited to us. After finalizing the trip a team of operations and l... See more
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About Yellow Zebra Safaris
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Yellow Zebra Safaris
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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Luxury, Tailor-made African Safari Holidays
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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2nd Floor, The Malt House, 25-29 High Street, KT1 1LL, Kingston upon Thames,, United Kingdom
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Unreal experience
Unreal experience. We can see how people get hooked on safaris! YZ was easy to work with and pretty organized (though getting visas was a struggle, and that's the fault of the government agencies, but we could've used a little more help there.) They booked us with all Kwando Safari camps, which were lovely.
5 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Kate,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are glad the safari bug has bitten and that Sam, Magda and Jess’ expertise helped you through your first safari! Thank you for placing your trust in Yellow Zebra, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re ready.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Sam, Magda, Jess & The Yellow Zebra Team
This is my second vacation booked
This is my second vacation booked via Yellow Zebra and I have been so happy with both!
9 June 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Anne,
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that Yellow Zebra has been able to consistently deliver wonderful experiences for you. We really value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. Let us know when the safari bug itches once more!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
This was an amazing trip
This was an amazing trip! All aspects carried out as planned.
Communication with YZ excellent before we left. Communication with the GEL team on the ground in Africa also excellent. Not only did we see an amazing number of beautiful animals up close but also saw many birds. Our guides at all 4 camps in Botswana were outstanding and incredibly knowledgeable. Staff at all camps outstanding. Accommodations at all camps clean, comfortable and unique. The people of Botswana were exceptional. I loved being greeted with singing at several of the camps. We also spent a few days in the Victoria Falls area including a white rhino walking tour and continued as a jeep safari when that portion was done. Somewhat less organized here in Zimbabwe and Zambia but nevertheless, still amazing. We had a terrific driver in Victoria Falls.
We experienced no issues except for minor disappointment with handing off the bag of donations we brought with us. (Pack for a Purpose) (Dental care and school supplies comprised our donated items). We were told we could handoff to Wilderness at Kinsane airport. The folks there were not expecting and didn’t seem to know what to do. I asked that they please see they are donated to a children’s cause. I hope that was done.
20 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Lynn and Tom,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that Jo and the GEL team were able to provide such excellent support before and during your trip to Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. We’re sorry to hear that your experience of donating supplies was disappointing. It was a very kind and generous thing to do, and you can be sure that it’s all been put to good use and highly appreciated. Moreover, your decision to stay at Wilderness properties has positively impacted the surrounding communities. Your trip supports initiatives like Children in the Wildness: the dedicated youth empowerment arm of the Wilderness Trust. Thank you for placing your trust in Yellow Zebra, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re ready.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Jo & The Yellow Zebra Team
Great Zimbabwe safari experience
Matt Gammon and the team delivered exactly what they promised and the safari went very smoothly. Transferred through 4 different camps in Zimbabwe and all arrangements were exactly as scheduled.
21 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Marion,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that Matt G and the team delivered such a memorable experience for your Zimbabwean adventure. We truly appreciate your trust in Yellow Zebra and we’ll be here whenever the safari bug bites again!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
Yellow Zebra excelled
Our Yellow Zebra consultant Tagatha was responsive and knowledgeable every step of the way from initial contact and planning to post-trip followup . She took our wants and needs and tailored an extraordinary safari experience for us that exceeded our expectations. We had fabulous safaris at &Beyond N'gala Tented Camp and Londolozi in South Africa. Shoutout to Yellow Zebra's Marc, Aiden and Oliver for their work behind the scene. We could not be more pleased and would recommend Yellow Zebra.
12 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Alison,
Thank you for your excellent feedback. We are thrilled to hear that Tagatha curated a personalised experience for your group and that you had such a wonderful time in South Africa. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and we’ll be here whenever the safari bug next bites!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Tagatha & The Yellow Zebra Team
Personalized service from James Shortt…
Personalized service from James Shortt in helping to design and plan a safari to Tanzania and Kenya was greatly appreciated. I have worked with James and Yellow Zebra previously on a Southern Africa safari and was greatly impressed by the service and attention detail provided.
6 June 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jon,
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that James’ expertise provided such a positive booking experience for your Tanzanian and Kenyan adventure. Moreover, we’re delighted to hear that you have consistently enjoyed a positive experience when dealing with the wider Yellow Zebra team. We really value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. We’ll continue to support you every step of the way and can’t wait for you to experience your trip.
Kind regards,
The Yellow Zebra Team
Three amazing trips all in one!
Our trip was wonderful from start to finish. The hotels and resorts were excellent. We especially appreciated our personal guide and driver in Cape Town. Having someone who grew up in South Africa who is so charming to take us around was such a special relationship to build. The safari at Dulini was remarkable. Our only regret is we didn't stay longer! Azura Benguerra was a wonderful way to end our adventure, and we are so glad that we got to experience the serene beauty of that island, and the warmth of its people!
13 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Mary-Catherine,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. What an amazing time you had! We’re delighted to hear that you consistently enjoyed a positive experience and that the Yellow Zebra team has provided expert and personal support for your tour-de-force trip. We’ll be here waiting whenever the travel bug next bites!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | The Yellow Zebra Team
The second time around as great as the first
This is the second time I have booked with Yellow Zebra and the itinerary they developed for me was flawless. Very happy. Will probably book with them again.
9 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Barbara,
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your Yellow Zebra experiences continue to be ‘flawless’ thanks to the expertise of Matt and the wider team! We really value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. We’ll be here whenever the safari bug next bites!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
The service was outstanding
The service was outstanding. Jo and the rest of the crew (Heather, Tee, Adel, Susan and many more) made the planning and execution easy and enjoyable. Jo was outstanding in presenting our options and planning the stays and excursions. She did an exceptional job.
11 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jackie,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We are delighted to hear that Jo’s expertise made the experience so enjoyable for you. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the rest of the team. Thank you for placing your trust in Yellow Zebra, and we look forward to welcoming you back whenever you’re ready.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Jo & The Yellow Zebra Team
Everything was perfect
29 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Scott,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Rory and the wider Yellow Zebra team were able to curate a ‘perfect’ booking experience for you! We’ll continue to support you every step of the way and can’t wait for you to experience it all.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Rory & The Yellow Zebra Team
Third safari with YZ complete!
This was my third safari organized by Yellow Zebra. As usual, well organized from start to finish. I always love the beginning of planning a trip, with how they put together some different options for you, and then you start narrowing it down. The on-the-ground support is excellent you and you can definitely turn on vacation brain. I've already got a fourth trip on the books. My go-to safari travel company is definitely YZ.
13 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Virginia,
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you continue to have great experiences with us. It is wonderful to hear that Lauren’s expertise showed you the full breadth of possibilities for your safari. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and you are a very valued part of the Yellow Zebra family. We will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your fourth safari with us!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Lauren & The Yellow Zebra Team
Exceptional organisation of the most luxurious experience.
From the day we started planning to the day we got home, Yellow Zebra did everything and more to take all the potential stresses of organising a 12 day trip to South Africa which included stays at 2 different camps in the Greater Kruger. Our trip was curated beautifully. We were supported every single step of the way. Communication was superb and the quality of our stays were exceptional. The whole experience was chilled luxury and the wildlife encounters were life changing. It truly was the holiday of a lifetime.
This company are pure class and if I could give them 10 stars, that wouldn’t be enough. Thank you Yellow Zebra. We’ll be back!
15 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Carla,
Thank you so much for your kind words! How fabulous to hear that your holiday of a lifetime delivered. We are delighted that Yellow Zebra exceeded your expectations and that Catherine and the GEL team were able to curate such a great itinerary for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra team. We’ll be here waiting when the safari bug next bites!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Catherine & The Yellow Zebra Team
Planning a safari with Yellow Zebra
I inquired about specific things i wanted to do on a safari to Uganda and Rawanda. The most important thing was for me to see Chimpanzees in different places and different ways. I had an idea that I thought might work and got that set up. Matt came up with 3 different options that fit my criteria. None of them felt right so I asked Matt, my contact with the company what he thought of the 3 options. He told me that what I had set up was doable, but I'd be very rushed. He helped me develop an alternative plan. I am much happier with it and am looking very much forward to the trip. I could ask Matt anything and he had a great response. For example, what kind of binoculars to take and luggage allowances. He'd help me see the alternatives, but would always leave it up to me. Matt was always very responsive and easy to work with and gave me confidence in my choices. A few things changed as we discussed things, like dates. Sometimes it took a day or two to see the changes in the itinerary, but now it looks perfect to me and I'm super excited. Matt has been on a similar safari and said I'll love it.
28 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Kent,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that Matt’s expertise was able to create such a personalised itinerary for your Chimpanzee adventure. We are glad you felt he was a responsive and reactive point of contact for Yellow Zebra and we will continue to support you all the way as your trip approaches.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
Family Trip to Kenya
Cassia has been extremely helpful and responsive, offering invaluable first-hand experience to guide us while at the same time taking into account our desires for the trip and our budgetary constraints. She really helped us design the trip of our dreams
26 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Tim,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that Cassia’s lived experience was able to cultivate such a wonderful, personalised itinerary for you and your family. We’ll continue to support you every step of the way and are eagerly counting down the days until your Kenyan adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Cassia & The Yellow Zebra Team
We had a fantastic experience with Yellow Zebra
We had a fantastic experience with Yellow Zebra. They listened to what we were seeking in our safari experience, steered us to lodges that met our requests, and gave us great advice about things we hadn't considered. Their availability during the actual trip was excellent and we felt we had support at any time if we needed it (which wasn't often because everything ran smoothly).
10 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jan,
Thanks for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your Yellow Zebra interactions - from booking to the trip itself - were such positive experiences. Our experts really know their stuff! We value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. We’ll be here waiting, whenever the safari bug bites again!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Olivia & The Yellow Zebra Team
We’ve used Yellow Zebra several times
We’ve used Yellow Zebra several times. Superb service start to finish!! When booking a bespoke safari to somewhere in Africa, I cannot imagine any company doing a better job than YZ! Your hand is held every step a the way…
28 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Virginia,
Thank you for your kind words. We really value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. We are thrilled to hear that Matt and the wider team were able to tailor bespoke itineraries for your safari adventures. As your trip approaches, we will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to have a magical experience.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
Yellow Zebra Review
Bryan was so helpful and patient with us as we planned our trip to Namibia. He took the time to answer all of our questions and provide us with a lot of information for our first trip to Africa. He helped us book it pretty quickly, navigating complexities with our schedules too.
The trip itself was seamless! Everything was coordinated and executed flawlessly. We had a great time and can't wait to go back!
5 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Alden,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are so pleased to hear that Bryan was able to provide such a positive booking experience for your Namibian trip, and that the trip itself delivered! Thank you for being a part of the Yellow Zebra family, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Bryan & The Yellow Zebra Team
The best company to work with.
9 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Tami,
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that Catherine was able to create such a fantastic trip for you. We cherish your recommendation, and the Yellow Zebra team will be here whenever the safari bug bites next!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Catherine & The Yellow Zebra Team
An excellent trip.
An excellent trip to South Africa put together by Aidan at Yellow Zebra. He listened to what we were looking for and with his expert knowledge put together three options for us to choose.
The booking process was easy and we were introduced to the back room team who took our booking forward.
At the start of the trip we were contacted by agents on the ground in South Africa who were there for us if problems occurred. They were not needed.
The whole trip was excellent. I would fully endorse this specialist company who fully understood their customers requirements.
6 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that Aidan and the wider team were able to cultivate such a positive experience for your South African adventure. We really value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’ll be here whenever the safari bug bites next!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Aidan & The Yellow Zebra Team
Yellow Zebra provides excellence from planning to execution
Yellow Zebra helped me choose the best lodges and itinerary for my photography holiday. From lodge selection to 24/7 on-the-ground support in Africa, Yellow Zebra's team created an outstanding experience once again.
26 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Linda,
Thank you for your fabulous feedback. We are glad to hear that Catherine and the wider team were able to provide such a well-rounded experience for your photography trip. We really value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we will be here whenever the call of the bush returns!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Catherine & The Yellow Zebra Team
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