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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Our trip to Africa was absolutely wonderful and truly exceeded our expectations. Everything was extremely well organized, from the planning to the day-to-day logistics, and there was always someone looking after us, which made the experience feel seamless and stress-free.
Uganda was, without a doubt, the highlight of the trip for me. The hotel was amazing, the warmth and kindness of the people were unforgettable, and the experiences we had there were truly unique. Every moment felt special and deeply meaningful.
Tanzania was also beautiful, with stunning landscapes and incredible experiences that we enjoyed immensely. We truly had an amazing time throughout the entire journey.
Overall, it was a family trip we will always remember with great affection—a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with unforgettable moments.

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Now that we’re (sadly!) home, we wanted to write and say a heartfelt thank you for the most incredible trip. This was our first time booking with Yellow Zebra, first time on Safari, and from start to finish we have been extremely impressed.
Every arrangement was seamless, from transfers, flights, and meet-and-greets to the spectacular accommodation choices. Both the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel and Lion Sands Narina Lodge were absolutely perfect for us. The staff at each property were warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel special throughout our stay.
All the support we received from Edward Lane and the Yellow Zebra team, both before and during the trip, was exceptional. As first-time clients we felt completely looked after, reassured, and able to enjoy every moment knowing everything was in safe hands. Your attention to detail and personal touches really set you apart.
We’ve already started recommending Yellow Zebra to friends and family with complete confidence, and we will absolutely be booking with you again in the future.
Thank you once again for helping to create such a memorable and truly unforgettable experience.

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Fiona was superb. She spent the time to truly understand what we wanted from this family trip of a lifetime and then worked really hard to put together the most amazing itinerary within the budget we set. Can’t wait to travel this summer.

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Haven't yet been on the Safari (it's not until 2027) but so far so good with Yellow Zebra and very impressed with their hard work, knowledge of Kenya and professionalism in the setting up stages particularly Jecca Tyers and Marc Smethurst

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We recently returned from a customized trip to Uganda where we visited Murchison Falls National Park, tracked chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, and ended with two gorilla treks in Mgahinga National Park. I can honestly say the whole experience far exceeded our expectations and it all felt like an incredible once in a lifetime adventure. I cannot begin to tell you how pleased we were with Eleanor Roberts who, as a native Ugandan, listened carefully to our "wish list" and knew exactly where to book our itinerary. Everything was fantastic! The accommodations were excellent (Nile Safari Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge, and Gahinga Lodge), the guides from Experience Uganda were extremely knowledgeable and took care of us exceedingly well, the food was terrific, and we were treated like valued VIP clients every step of the way. Overall, we feel our trip was an outstanding value for the money spent. We very strongly recommend Yellow Zebra to anyone considering a trip to Africa.

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Yellow Zebra Safari's use of Safari's Specialists who know the region and Parks in some detail, makes the process much easier. Their detailed proposals with videos and photos of recommended options makes choosing the best accommodation simpler. It brings to life the planned holiday.

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When we decided on a African Safari vacation we contacted 3 companies for quotes. Joanne with Yellow Zebra was the first to contact us and she truly listened to all our wants and needs as senior travelers. She got back to us in a timely manner with multiple options that were perfect. Another company gave us options that were either out of our specified price range or the wrong month. A second company didn't even get us a quote until days after we had already booked with Joanne! Joanne and the Yellow Zebra staff walked us through all the travel details and helped with travel recommendations. I couldn't be happier with the entire experience so far and can't wait for our adventure! Yellow Zebra has been the best.

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The safari guide (Sabastian) we worked with was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about Africa and was really able to focus us on the things my family and I wanted to do. It's a once in a lifetime trip and I feel confident Sabastian understood this and did everything in his ability to ensure a great adventure for us.

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Working with Yellow Zebra on planning our African trip for 2026 has been very smooth. Lauren Noakes was very knowledgeable and responsive to all our questions and requests. We are looking forward to our trip in July of 2026.

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Great videos of the camps we will be visiting.

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We’d been looking at a potential safari for some time and been in touch with the usual big brands for their advice and options, however there was just something that was stopping us from committing as I wasn’t convinced they were building the trip we wanted, more just a standard package off the shelf as a one size fits all. My girlfriend spotted yellow zebra online so we got in touch. Jecca Tyers was absolutely brilliant at reviewing what we already had quoted and sharing invaluable advice based on personal experience and extensive knowledge to ensure we had the best possible experience planned for our trip.
Very helpfully, Jecca took us through a few iterations as we had to be very budget driven whilst trying to get the most for our money. We don’t travel until beginning of October next year, but so far the pre and post sale experience has been first class.

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This experience was made easy by the thoroughness and knowledge of the people we worked with. Sebastian listened carefully to what we were interested in doing and was patient as we made our decision over the next couple weeks.

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I can safely say that this was my wife Cheryl's favourite holiday ever, and it probably rivals my first time to SA (the experience was definitely more premium this time, but I think the first time will always still be special in its own way), so I think you guys all deserve a pat on the back! We'd definitely be looking to visit Africa again, probably East the next time round. Cheryl was already asking how often we should do "trips like this" on the way back haha.
I think we especially enjoyed how the other lodges updated each other to the best of their abilities as we transferred between them, and even though it wasn't entirely flawless, the effort alone was visible and that combined with what they achieved, made the trip special for us. We breezed through finding the Big 5 in the first safari, we cleared it by the second day, but the rangers did fantastically to keep pushing what we could find so we never got bored even with 8 days straight of safari. We also really enjoyed the boma dinners, and got to meet some lovely people throughout our trip, both who were in our vehicles as well as other guests who just gathered round the fire after dinner to socialise. I believe it was the second safari we were at, where we and a few other guests were amazed at how they never "chased" us away, but rather, every time they came round to us when we were certain they were going to ask if we would like to be brought back to our rooms, they instead continued to top up our alcohol to the brim. It was service beyond expectations for sure.
Laundry service in particular was impeccable too, and was constantly helping us with a revolving door of dusty clothes. They noticed us juggling 3 accommodation spots in our stay, and helped us with washing them even in the middle of the supposed laundry pick-up timings, and we truly appreciated it. The outdoor shower and plunge pool at our Mountain lodge was amazing to use, and we were given a box of biltong to snack on after they noticed how much we liked it during a game drive stop.
I'd continue waxing lyrical but we'd be here all day. Just know that we told all our friends that we know it's a more pricey holiday, but it's worth the money, and we think trading 2-3 regular holidays for one of these would still be worthwhile. Looking forward to our next adventure!
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Sebastian was so helpful in helping us to decide our best options. So looking forward to our trip it can’t come soon enough.

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The service that we received from Jo and her team was exemplary. Although we had a vague idea of what we wanted to experience in Tanzania and Zanzibar, Jo’s knowledge and experience guided us in creating our bespoke itinerary.
It was such a pleasure to deal with Yellow Zebra and we are so excited and looking forward to this amazing holiday in 2026.

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Our recent trip to Zimbabwe with Yellow Zebra Safaris was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very first call to the final flight home, every single detail was handled with such care and professionalism that we truly didn’t have to worry about a thing.
A huge thank you to our personal travel manager, Matt Gammon, who went above and beyond to craft the perfect itinerary. He listened carefully to what we wanted, a mix of adventure, relaxation, and authenticity, and delivered exactly that. Every lodge, every transfer, every activity felt thoughtfully chosen and seamlessly coordinated.
Matt’s knowledge of the region and passion for creating meaningful travel experiences really shone through. Whether it was a private sunset cruise on the Zambezi, an awe-inspiring safari drive through Hwange, or simply enjoying the warm hospitality of the local lodges, we felt like we were in the best hands possible.
This was not just a holiday, it was a journey we’ll never forget. I can’t recommend Yellow Zebra Safaris (and especially Matt Gammon!) highly enough for anyone considering an African adventure.

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So helpful! Contacted them & Elsa was my contact. I needed help finding places that do not charge extra for single supplement. AND...places that only have small groups. She responded quickly with the pertinent information & suggested a travel plan that met my requirements. So excited for my upcoming trip!

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Everyone at Yellow Zebra has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Particularly Fiona WALLS who put our itinerary together..she's a star!
I certainly would recommend using this company as they know Africa inside out

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We just finalized our safarri trip with Yellow Zebra/Matt Court. We went through the process with a few other compnies that seemerd good. But Yellow Zebra with Matt always was a notch above. Always helping, not selling, provided thoroughly what they promised on time...very refreshing. We would highly reccommend them.

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