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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I would 100% book with yellow zebra again my whole trip was seamless I traveled completely I always felt safe and taken care of there was never one mistake made it was an amazing experience and I plan on working with them again for a trip to Botswana in a year

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Responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable. Showed a real ability to adapt (and the patience to go with it) as we made changes to our plan.

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Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable - plus really listened to what we wanted out of the trip. They made recommendations we would not even of thought of. Once itinerary was decided, it moved seamlessly into the booking operation. So glad we found Yellow Zebra to help us plan our epic East Africa adventure.

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Low pressure, was able to ask a lot of questions. Recommendations seem spot on so it was easy to plan a trip that's exciting to look forward to with a lot of stress.

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I had never heard of Yellow Zebra until I started researching on line for a safari holiday. From the information I gained, it soon became apparent that this was an organisation that seemed to be experts in the field. I made a tentative on line enquiry with the kind of thing I was looking for (and not looking for!) and was contacted very promptly by Kate K to further discuss options and potential itineraries and costs. I also contacted other major UK tour operators who also offer safaris, however, the customer service I received from Kate K at Yellow Zebra was first class. I have now booked for 2027 and got everything I was looking for and the follow up confirmation from the Operations Team has also been excellent. This will be a first time experience for us, so I hope the actual trip goes as smoothly as the consultation and booking service! At this point, though, Yellow Zebra appear to be a way ahead of the competition that I have seen.

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Very kind, competent and especially patient with our big group during the booking period. We are sure our trip will be very special. Thank you Yellow Zebra.

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Yellow zebra was very helpful planning our trip, excellent suggestions and guidance. We are a family of five and are looking forward to our South Africa trip!!

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Everything, from initial discussions about the trip and selection of the itinerary, to the booking process, pre departure advice and back up on the ground. Amazing to see so much wildlife, both variety and quantity. Travelling in the wet season worked really well for us, the sunsets and sunrises are spectacular and the camps are not so crowded. Accomodation and food first rate.

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A GREAT booking experience. Aidan was very cordial, respectful and honest in his communications with me as I worked through our booking process. He patiently answered ALL my questions and enthusiastically helped me immensely in putting together a great itinerary to experience the wonders of South Africa. I and my travel partners are even more excited about our upcoming Safari after all of Aidan
N’s help. Outstanding!!!

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We have just booked our 2nd safari with Yellow Zebra as we were so impressed by last safari booked with the company last year. We booked with Safari's with Specialist Sam Horner who, at our first meeting, really took the time to understand us & what we wanted from a safari. His guidance & suggestions resulted in the perfect safari which exceeded all expectations, hence the reason we have booked another safari with Sam & Yellow Zebra. The booking process is quick & easy as the team have so much knowledge of the camps & in particular the process of booking internal flights& transfers between camps which is a difficult process. Kristen in the Operations Team was really helpful & efficient & we are looking forward to working with her again on our next safari.
Another process which stood out for us, is the guest experience liaison team on the ground in Africa who set up a WhatsApp Group for us during our trip & were on hand 24/7 if needed & kept us up to date with flights & transfers etc. A medical support team is also on hand 24/7 if required (luckily we didn't need their services).
All in all, our experience with Yellow Zebra from start to finish was outstanding & we are looking forward to our next safari with them. I have recommended Yellow Zebra to a friend, who was also impressed with Sam & Yellow Zebra in comparison to other companies they had looked at & also booked a safari with them

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Our family just returned from what was truly a once in a lifetime safari experience in Kenya, and we cannot say enough about how incredible Yellow Zebra Safaris was throughout the entire process.
From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding. Every question was answered quickly, clearly, and with confidence. Planning a trip like this can feel overwhelming, especially when coordinating multiple families across different locations, but they made it feel simple and completely manageable.
The itinerary they created for us was exceptional. It was easy to follow, thoughtfully structured, and allowed us to move seamlessly from one location to the next without any stress. Every detail was accounted for, and everything worked exactly as it was laid out.
What really stood out to us is that there is no way we could have put this trip together on our own. Accessing and coordinating properties within The Safari Collection, aligning transportation, timing the internal flights, and making sure everything connected perfectly across multiple families would have been incredibly difficult without their expertise.
Because of Yellow Zebra, we were able to fully relax and be present with our families, knowing everything behind the scenes was handled at the highest level.
If you are considering a safari, especially a more complex or multi family trip, we highly recommend using Yellow Zebra Safaris. They delivered an experience that exceeded every expectation and allowed us to create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Catherine at Yellow Zebra was nothing short of phenomenal, with endless knowledge, advice and outstanding resilience at rebooking our entire trip due to circumstances outside of everyone’s control.
The in country support and communication when on the trip was brilliant. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again and have recommended them to a number of friends.
The knowledge the entire YZ team have comes across as really strong and everyone we spoke to, were able to give suggestions and ideas for our first safari. We can’t wait to go again.

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Planning of the trip went smoothly. Edward and his team were so helpful with suggestions, pricing, lodging and areas of interest to visit. I appreciated the quick communication and organization of Yellow Zebra. Husband and I look forward to the adventure and feel comfortable that if any issues occur, we can reach out to the team.

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Sebastian was great. So patient and helpful. There are 3 of us going on the Africa trip so there were a lot of moving pieces. Took us many tries to get the itinerary that worked for all of us. Sebastian was super knowledgeable about everywhere we were thinking of going!!

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From my 1st contact with Yellow Zebra the experience was great. My consultant, Jecca, was great - listened to what I wanted and came up with a number of suggested itineraries for me. After going ahead the operations team were great in getting everything in place, including dovetailing with international flights I’d booked using Avios. Once there you had support via WhatsApp via a group chat if any issues came up (they didn’t) which was reassuring. The safari itself - wow - just fantastic both the camps and the wildlife. Thanks so much for a great trip.

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From our initial enquiry (after choosing what we thought was by far the best safari website) to all the follow up once we booked, we have had excellent service from Kate and her colleagues. We fully anticipate our trip to Botswana in October will be just as excellent!

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Sebastian was awesome in helping us design the best safari experience. He showed great knowledge of the different countries, camps and safaris. He also demonstrated great patience with us😀.

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The whole trip to South Africa (Cape Town & Kruger) for us was wonderful and we definitely feel we packed our days full. That wouldn't have been possible without the Yellow Zebra team being 100% reliable and making the experience busy but stress free.
Nottens in Kruger we would highly recommend and it really did feel as though we were part of the surroundings. We saw all of the Big 5 (plus so so much more) and had an unbelievably close up moment with lions that we'll never forget. Nottens also took great care of me with gluten free (coeliac) food options and watching elephants, hyenas, giraffes & eagles whilst dining was a special experience.
The Vineyard in Cape Town was a hit too and both the food and setting were perfect for us. The mountains looked so tempting to climb so we hiked up Table Mountain early one morning. A hard climb in the sun but the spectacular views on top were a perfect reward.
In all our accommodation the teams could not have been more helpful and friendly and it was noted by everyone else in our party how high the standards were.
Our guide in Cape Town, Adlein, was a top chap and we learned so much in our two days with him. He also adapted the schedule (getting up super early!) to enable us to climb Table Mountain before it got too warm.
Thank you also for Yellow Zebra's support along the way. Patiently explaining the safari options (our 1st) and then reassuring levels of comms at every stage. The outlay for us was significant, but it has truly felt worthwhile as we have been able to relax from start to finish.
All the best for the season(s) ahead and I'm guessing in a few years we might like to repeat our trip.

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