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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.
Contact info
2nd Floor, The Malt House, 25-29 High Street, KT1 1LL, Kingston upon Thames,, United Kingdom
- 020 8547 2305
- reservations@yellowzebrasafaris.com
- yellowzebrasafaris.com
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They listened to my itinerary…
They listened to my itinerary suggestions, then made their own and spent the time to tweak it so that it was exactly what I needed, the end itienerary was very different form what I originally suggested, based on the knowledge they sahred. Honestly : the closer was that they would organize all of the overseas flights as well. Lets hope that , when the time comes, they will do that for me.
21 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Beverly,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience and that our team could support you every step of the way, sharing their expertise and creating a personalised itinerary for you. We will continue to support you as your trip approaches and we can’t wait for you to enjoy your safari.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | The Yellow Zebra Team
I have just booked my third trip to…
I have just booked my third trip to Africa with Yellow Zebra and am extremely happy with how easy it continues to be. Being from the United States it is wonderful using a travel company that is so dialed into the safari experience. The hard part is now waiting for the trip to begin. Highly recommend them!
14 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Liz,
We are delighted to be able to help you plan a wonderful trip for the third time! 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. We will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your Kenyan adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Jo & The Yellow Zebra Team
Matt was a real help
Matt was a real help. He explained options and differences of experiences. Adjusted to our travel plans as four families were involved. Responsive and patient with us. Thank you!
18 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear John,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that Matt’s expertise was able to create such an accommodating, flexible itinerary for your family. We will continue to support you as your trip approaches, and we can’t wait for you to experience your Tanzanian adventure.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
My Experience with Yellow Zebra
I felt very confident my interests were being well cared for throughout the process.
18 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jeff,
We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive and informative experience with Elsa and the Yellow Zebra team during the booking process. We will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your Kenyan adventure.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Elsa & The Yellow Zebra Team
Tanzania Safari
Guy was amazing, he gave us so much information & now cannot wait to enjoy the experience!
15 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jane,
Thanks for the positive feedback! The Yellow Zebra team is delighted to hear that Guy’s expertise created such a wonderful itinerary for your Tanzanian safari. We will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your safari.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Guy & The Yellow Zebra Team
Booking process
From start to finish, the booking process with this travel company was absolutely exceptional. Everything was handled with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care for the customer experience. The website was easy to navigate, communication was prompt and clear, and every detail was explained thoroughly, making the entire process stress-free and enjoyable.
What stood out most was the responsiveness and attentiveness of the team. They answered all questions quickly, provided excellent recommendations, and ensured every aspect of the booking was tailored perfectly to our needs. It’s rare to find a company that combines such outstanding customer service with seamless organization.
The entire experience gave us complete confidence and excitement for our trip. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a smooth, reliable, and first-class travel booking experience. Truly outstanding service from beginning to end!
29 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Joanne,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are thrilled to hear that the team’s responsiveness and attentiveness made your booking experience so positive. 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. We will continue to support you every step of the way as your trip approaches! We can’t wait for you to experience your safari and wish you all the best for your trip to South Africa.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Aidan & The Yellow Zebra Team
Amazing!
Great recommendations. Really understood what we were trying to achieve from the holiday and the itinerary was wonderfully balanced. Very clear communication throughout - both in the run up to and during the trip. We are seasoned independent travellers and I have never used a travel agency before. However, this was a special trip and I was finding it tricky to navigate and assess all the options alone. Using Yellow Zebra helped create the trip of a lifetime!
1 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Katie,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled that Matt and the wider team’s expertise produced such a positive and coherent booking experience for you. Thanks for letting us be a part of your trip of a lifetime! We really value your recommendation and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra team.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
Very helpful advise and information to…
Very helpful advise and information to help us choose the right safari and beach holiday for us.
1 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Mark,
Thank you for your kind words! How wonderful to hear that Cassia’s knowledge and professionalism made your booking experience so positive. The Yellow Zebra team will continue to support you every step of the way as your trip approaches, and we can’t wait for you to experience your Kenyan adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Cassia & The Yellow Zebra Team
Booking our safari honeymoon with Jecca…
Booking our safari honeymoon with Jecca and Yellow Zebra Safaris was a great. They worked with us to find the exact trip we were looking for.
1 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Dylan,
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We are thrilled to hear that Jecca’s expertise created such a positive booking experience for your honeymoon! The whole Yellow Zebra team will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your safari.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Jecca & The Yellow Zebra Team
We have been very impressed with Jo’s…
We have been very impressed with Jo’s knowledge and responsiveness. She has designed an amazing trip for us and we feel very at ease as we eagerly await our first trip ever to Africa! Highly recommend Jo and Yellow Zebra!
30 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Elaine,
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that Jo’s expertise created such a positive booking experience for you. We are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family and the team will continue to support you every step of the way as your trip approaches. We can’t wait for you to experience your first ever safari, let us know if the safari bug bites!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Jo & The Yellow Zebra Team
Exceptionally good throughout
Exceptionally good throughout. We would definitely book with Yellow Zebra again
6 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Anne,
We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Catherine and the Yellow Zebra team during the booking process and then out on your Mozambican 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 when the safari bug bites again!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Catherine & The Yellow Zebra Team
Booking our first safari with Yellow…
Booking our first safari with Yellow Zebra has been exceptional so far. Communication is top notch and they have answered any questions we had and provided great options to choose from. We are looking forward to our trip and to working with them again.
7 May 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Travis,
Thank you for your kind feedback! We are delighted you had such a positive booking experience with Jecca. 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. We will continue to support you every step of the way as your trip approaches, and we can’t wait for you to experience your Kenyan adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Jecca & The Yellow Zebra Team
Excellent booking
My booking experience has been excellent so far ..The knowledge and experience of Matt has made me confident our trip will be the same ..
29 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jane,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive booking experience with Matt, and that his knowledge and expertise exceeded your expectations. 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 | Matt & The Yellow Zebra Team
Very flexible with helping us get the…
Very flexible with helping us get the perfect holiday
28 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Jonathan,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic booking experience with Juno and Fiona. We’ll continue to support you as the clock ticks down towards your Tanzanian adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Juno & The Yellow Zebra Team
The travel advisors really listen.
The travel advisors are very thorough and are quick to answer all questions. They really listened to what I wanted to get out of my adventure and have planned the perfect trip.
24 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Colleen,
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We are delighted to hear that Sebastian’s expertise produced such a positive and personalised booking experience for you. We’ll continue to support you every step of the way and are eagerly counting down the days until your adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Sebastian & The Yellow Zebra Team
Yellow Zebra was top nothch!
We definitely made the right choice to go with Yellow Zebra for our gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda. We had many choices and reached out to many companies, but YZ was a clear choice. Savannah our contract person, answered countless questions, emails and phone calls leading up to our trip. She was fantastic! Once we arrived, every single detail was looked after. It it such a tight running operation. Once we arrived we didn't have to think or worry about a thing. We cannot recommend them more highly!
15 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Toby,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are ecstatic to hear that your Ugandan trekking adventure was such a success - thanks to Savannah and the wider team’s expertise that allowed you to enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. We value your trust and are grateful to have you as part of the Yellow Zebra family.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Savannah & The Yellow Zebra Team
When my husband and I decided we wanted…
When my husband and I decided we wanted to travel to Tanzania for our Honeymoon, we wanted to make sure we worked with a company who would help us put together a great trip that felt adventurous and safe. When we spoke with our Safari Specialist, Guy Pegram, he was able to answer all of our questions and also cater an itinerary that we loved. From the planning and booking to receiving information from Katy on their Operations team and insurance/visa help from Ellie on their concierge team... their team has made our decision so easy to choose Yellow Zebra! We feel well organized for our upcoming trip and cant wait. Highly recommend!
21 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Katie,
We are thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic booking process for your Tanzanian honeymoon! Thank you for your kind and comprehensive review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive booking experience with Guy and Ellie, and that their knowledge, and professionalism exceeded your expectations. We can’t wait to continue to support you as your honeymoon approaches, and wish you many years of happiness together!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Guy, Ellie & The Yellow Zebra Team
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Linda,
We are delighted to hear that you had a positive booking experience with Edward. We will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your safari adventure!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Edward & The Yellow Zebra Team
Easy collaboration and booking.
Sebastian was receptive, listened to the destinations we were interested in and desire to be efficient in travel plans and offered great options for our group to consider. Couldn’t have been better!
Easy booking, great hotel/ camp options and great suggestions.
23 April 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Trish,
Many thanks for your kind review! We are thrilled that Sebastian was able to provide an interesting array of lodges and locations - our experts really know their stuff! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive booking experience. We will continue to support you every step of the way, and we can’t wait for you to experience your safari.
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | Sebastian & The Yellow Zebra Team
Amazing Experience!
Our experience with Yellow Zebra Safari was exceptional from start to finish. Our coordinator, Jason, along with the on-the-ground support team, went above and beyond before, during, and even after our trip.
We started with just our international flights, and they handled everything else seamlessly: helping us choose lodges that fit our budget and prioritized the animals we most wanted to see, booking all internal flights, and patiently answering every question we had along the way.
When we ran into unexpected flight disruptions, their team was incredibly responsive and took care of all the necessary changes without adding any stress on our end. Throughout the trip, everything ran smoothly. We never had to worry about logistics and could fully focus on enjoying the experience.
I would absolutely recommend Yellow Zebra Safari and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again for a future trip.
1 March 2026
Reply from Yellow Zebra Safaris
Dear Weiruoh,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled that Jason’s expertise and attentiveness made the planning process seamless and efficient and that his hard work, plus that of the on-the-ground team, manifested itself into an unforgettable Kenyan adventure for you.
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 are at your disposal should the safari bug bite you again soon!
Kind regards,
James - Sales Director | James & The Yellow Zebra Team
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