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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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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From the beginning they were very candid about expectations and put together a great itinerary based on all the feedback from our conversations

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Our adventures in Tanzania far exceeded our expectations. Jo (our main contact at Yellow Zebra) helped us with our planning and was wonderful to work with. We asked her many questions and she was very patient and knowledgeable. We were very pleased with how our adventure turned out. The Yellow Zebra organization is very professional and covered ever detail. The operations team gave us thorough instructions on preparing for the trip. The team on the ground, which we could contact 24/7 by What's App, was great and although we had little need to contact them, the couple of times we did, they got back to us right away and our issues were resolved seemlessly. We stayed at 4 different lodgings all run by Lemala and they each worked perfectly for us. The staffs at each of them were welcoming, kind and very helpful. The food and accommodations were very good. We were very comfortable at each one. The first was Hamerkop House where we spent two nights and got over our jet lag. We relaxed by the pool and had our first intro to some animals on a walk through the golf course. The second was on Mpingo Ridge/Tarangire and the view was breathtaking. Although not elephant migration season, we saw an astounding number of them as well as so many other animals: giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthog, lion, and others and many, many different birds. The third was on the Ngorongoro Crater Ridge which made it easy for us to beat the crowds to the crater floor in the morning - - was very helpful even with our travel month being in the slower season. In the crater we saw cheetah, black rhino (at a distance), hippos, lions, ostrich, flamingo and so many more. The last was the migration camp and we didn't expect all the comfort we had (especially for showering with piped in water - we had thought it was going to be brought to us in buckets). We visited Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti (the part where the wildebeest migration was in February). In the Serengeti, along with probably a million wildebeests and so many little ones running along side their mothers, we learned so much about animal behavior, saw a leopard in a tree and then stalking for a wildebeest meal, a pride of lions after a wildebeest kill and a vulture food frenzy as they cleaned up after what was likely a gazelle dinner. The two driver/guides we had made our trip both educational and lots of fun. Our first guide (Simba) was provided by Yellow Zebra (Wilderness Destinations part of the compay) and our second guide (Florence) was provided by the Lemala Ndutu Migration camp. Having the two guides worked well for us as they had different styles and the jeeps themselves were different with the Ndutu Jeep open sided. It was nice to experience both. I could go on and on about our guides but they were beyond amazing. Also, the village tour we had in Mto Wa Mbu was educational, interesting and lots of fun and we saw a lot of different aspects of the town: banana plantation, school, two coops (one for painting and the other for woodworking), the town market and a pub that made its own banana beer. Lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. Our guide for the village tour was also amazing.
Overall, our group of 4 had a terrific time and have had a Tanzanian glow since we arrived home on February 12. Thanks again to Yellow Zebra for making our trip so special.

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Eleanor was fantastic, she offered great insights and was patient going through many iterations of our travel plans. She was quick to respond and readily available to discuss. I was talking to two other providers at the same time and Yellow Zebra came 1st in both service and price.

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Ellen is extremely knowledgeable and helped us plan a trip that is exactly what we required and within our price range.
This is the second time we have booked an African trip with Yellow Zebra. Very happy both times.

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Our travel agent with Yellow Zebra meet our expectations and more. Joanne was very thorough in questioning what we expected from our trip and met it beyond what we thought. I priced out two other travel companies and Yellow Zebra far outweigh the competition. We really enjoyed our trip to Tanzania the safari and every step Joanne organized for us. We would highly recommend Yellow Zebra for your African Safari.

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Jason made the planning very simple. He listen to our ideas and made thoughtful suggestions. The power point depicting our planned trip was beautiful. The team’s response time was quick and efficient. Emma answered our questions and provided agreeable solutions. My friend and I are looking toward to a phenomenal safari experience. Thanks again Yellow Zebra!!

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Catherine with Yellow Zebra Safari did a great job of fine tuning my Botswana 2027 safari. I am truly looking forward to this wonderful adventure! I would definitely recommend Yellow Zebra Safari for any tours in Africa.

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Sebastian and Beatrix have been so helpful in planning this wonderful trip.

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Sebastian and the team at Yellow Zebra have been very helpful and responsive to all of our questions and concerns.

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Sincerely interested in getting us the best Safari for our group. Very thorough, carefully explained all our options.

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Yellow Zebra made the whole process from planning/ booking through to the actual safari/holiday experience in Kenya - easy and seamless.

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When we decided to book a safari , it was like asking where do you want to go on the moon, we hadn’t a clue .
I spoke to a couple of companies that just didn’t listen or project confidence or knowledge. Yellow zebra popped up on my social media feed ,I can honestly say that within 2 minutes of speaking to Jo , I knew I’d found the right company .
Jo and the team have been to the lodges, know the area , so have the knowledge behind their planning .
That made for our best holiday ever , we can’t thank jo and the team enough and once away we had a What’s app group to look after us incase of any hiccups 24/7
Thank you again , we will be back

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This is our 2nd time with Yellow Zebra. Our lodging, guides and pickup at the airports were all excellent.
We are very experienced travelers. What was new and best for us this time was when our flight from Rwanda to Kilimanjaro was delayed and we missed our connecting flight and had to get new lodging and transfers. Yellow Zebra had a 24 WhatsApp chat group. In no time, they arranged all our new transportation and lodging, and we did not miss a day of our safari.

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Perfect! Our safari adventure was truly a dream. The entire process was simple- YZ handled all the details and we just arrived to enjoy the trip. Amazing guides, private excursions and gorgeous resorts made the trip perfect. Highly recommend!!01

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Very responsive and lots of great insight. They planned everything so we didn't have to worry about the details. Our trip was amazing and we felt well supported!

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Our Amazing and very talented Safari expert Joanne Erasmus curated the most wonderful safari for us keeping in mind what we really wanted from our trip.
From the initial trip planning stages, she understood the kind of holiday we wanted. Her professionalism and approachable nature were evident which made the entire process smooth and her your attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Her expertise and kind demeanor made all the difference. We are so glad to have chosen Yellow zebras for our first African Safari adventure. You have a fantastic team, and we never had to worry about anything once we handed the reins to you. Undoubtedly, it was the best holiday we have had in years. We are in awe of your professionalism. Be it the operations team, concierge team, after hours team, from beginning to the end planned and made sure our trip was seamless. Thanks a lot for giving us the best trip of our lives. It wouldn’t have been possible without your team effort.

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Exemplary service from start to finish! Every bit was meticulous, communication at its best. The best of people, fantastic collab with Wilderness. No complaints & looking forward to our next adventure with YZ!

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We felt that Edward really listened to what we wanted. He offered clear advice and excellent itineraries. It was difficult to choose between them! I had a bit of a wobble about it all and Edward responded promptly with such understanding. When Edward was not in the office our trip was again managed promptly and enthusiastically by his colleagues. We had a fab experience just planning the trip!

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We have not gone on our safari yet. We are booked for Oct 2026. We have been impressed with the promptness, professionalism in dealing with Yellow Zebra and a big shout out to Lauren N for answering all of our questions and customizing our safari. We are very excited and so far have had no issues. Feel like we will be in good hands.

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