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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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We could talk all day about our honeymoon and how incredible it was, quite simply the best thing we have ever done and worth every single penny. We saw everything we could have hoped for animal wise and couldn't believe how close we came to so many of them, all while feeling entirely safe thanks to the guides. The safari was tiring, but we got out as much as we could to try and see as much as possible, those 4am starts were worth it. Highlights would be the elephants and the lions and we were lucky enough to see a lion take down a wildebeest which was amazing. Our guides, hosts and all staff were simply amazing and we will genuinely miss them. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for what they do was infectious and they taught us so much. The camps themselves were also fantastic and the quality was even better than expected. Then there was Zanzibar. We walked out from our incredible room to the beautiful white sands and turquoise ocean every morning. As tiring as the safari was, the beach stay let us recoup and then more. We have already recommended what we did, the places we stayed and Yellow Zebra to numerous friends.
My travel agent was Georgia and she did a great job planning the trip I wanted. The actually safaris in both Ngorongoro and Serengeti were simply amazing. Good guides and luxury camps; and of course just stunning wildlife. 10/10.
The trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls and Safari in Tanzania planned by Yellow Zebra is beyond description. They made every step of the way easy. You didn’t have to think about getting through customs, airport pickups, plane tickets, transfer to safari camps, meals, drinks etc! We had the trip of a lifetime. Our 3 weeks spent in Africa were magical! We cannot recommend more
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Matt and the whole Yellow Zebra team were excellent from start to finish. They built us the perfect itinerary for a family trip with teens and grandparents, kept us up to date with everything we needed to know and ensured every part of our trip went smoothly when we were there. We had the most amazing trip and made memories that will last our lifetime.
i planned this trip very last minute, instead of being told no. i spoke to fiona walls and 2 days later i had a full itinerary. she was always available to answer my questions, no matter how many times i asked the same questions.
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Yellow Zebra Safaris helped put together the most memorable, hassle free, and totally perfect trip to Africa! Planning this trip was daunting until I reached out to Yellow Zebra Safaris. They handle everything and stayed in contact through the whole trip allowing us to stay in the moment. I can't give them enough stars for all they did.
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Quick feedback and vested in finding the right trip for us
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Yellow Zebra expertly cobbled a Rwanda gorilla trek on short notice. Reservations were honored, guides were knowledgeable and helpful and help was rendered when airline delays threatened the itinerary.
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Our contact was super helpful as we bounced around some changing ideas and extensions, but she stuck with us and put together a magnificent itinerary. I was afraid we would wear her out with our what if requests, but never detected that. We are extremely please with the final options she found.
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Everyone across the entire team was beyond helpful - from Lauren in designing the perfect itinerary, to Janine with the pre-trip operations, to Quin and the guest experience team while in Africa. We could not have been happier with our honeymoon and are beyond grateful for Yellow Zebra's involvement in our once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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So far the experience has been excellent. Everyone has been very friendly and responsive to all our questions and concerns. Would definitely recommend.
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To the shock of my family, I struggle to come up with words that truly reflect the experience we just had, thanks to Yellow Zebra. And I also have so many things to say, but it would be impossible to get it all down with a realistic expectation of anyone reading it. So, I hope this short(ish) review will get my point across.
When first booking this trip, I was quite sure I'd end up with a different company, just based on my friends' recommendations and some solid research over the years. Yellow Zebra was relatively unknown to me, and it was the reviews, accommodation choices, and quality of the website which piqued my interest in the first place. However, in the end, it really came down to my interaction with Eleanor Roberts that pushed me over the edge. She 'got' me right from the start. She not only knew exactly what vibe I was looking for, but she also knew what was not on my radar that should have been. That's keen knowledge combined with excellent client service. And Eleanor was so patient, timely, and the perfect mix of warm and professional throughout - she never made me feel like I was annoying her with my questions, even though I'm sure I was at times. Also - a special mention goes out to the Operations Team, Beatrix and Imogen in particular, who were wonderful to deal with, combining that same friendly/professional service quality.
Eleanor's recommendations were spot-on. Every accommodation, restaurant, and activity hit the mark. The itinerary was also flawless, which added to the experience, because I had heard stories from my friends about logistical issues in Africa generally speaking, so was expecting some. They never came. Maybe it was a bit of luck, but I do put a heavy weight on the organizational skills behind the scenes.
Those extra special moments - too many to list - will be in our memories forever. Literally - I have never been so affected by a trip, and can't imagine anything that could top this. Unless I'm lucky enough to do it again. And if I do, I'll be entrusting it to Yellow Zebra, no question about it.
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Yellow Zebra has been very helpful from the start until the end of the trip.
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The lodges, guides, flights and connections were excellent and we would not have changed anything. What an incredible life experience! Thank you Yellow Zebra for helping us celebrate our anniversary.
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Everything about my trip was great. From the planning to the execution. Smooth and easy communication, prompt response and understanding of my needs and requests at all time.
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Cassia and Kristen were wonderful in helping to plan and execute a trip of a lifetime!
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We used YZS 10 years ago when we booked a safari and beach stay for our honeymoon, which was all fantastic, so we went straight to them to book a trip for our 10-year wedding anniversary in July 2026 – a safari in Kenya with our 8-year-old daughter. We did not need to look anywhere else – Lauren created a trip tailored to exactly what we were looking for. The organisation before, during and after the trip was faultless. The camps we stayed at were amazing and the staff we encountered couldn’t do enough for us. We always had logistical support while in Africa and felt completely safe and always looked after. We would highly recommend YZS to anyone considering a safari trip to Africa.
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Our Tanzania experience (for a couple from USA) arranged by YellowZebra was wonderful. They provided great service in planning and executing the trip, accommodated our requests, made changes to schedule a breeze. All minor details take care of. When our trip had to be cancelled for family emergency, they graciously accommodated us a year later with small changes. Excellent and reliable support thru WhatsApp during the trip by their guest experience team. We would highly recommend then. We will use their service again if we go back to Africa.
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I initially contacted Yellow Zebra Safaris to book my Safari, as I had seen their website mentioned in a Sunday Newspaper Travel section. Also they came with good reviews and website was informative and well set out.
My experience with them was excellent. There were a couple of hiccups when booking and changing flights due to potential issues in Dubai and the level of response and ease of dealing with the issue was exemplary. The trip was excellent, and was well planned for us. We had a WhatsApp link to the on the ground team and this was very reassuring and a nice touch. All of the team I dealt with at Yellow Zebra were responsive and helpful. I would recommend them.
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Everything matched the itinerary. There was no detail left undone. The lodgings were top notch and the people involved with us were so friendly and knowledgeable. The best part was, of course, the safari camps. We learned so much in addition to seeing every animal possible. Ending the trip at the beach was a great recommendation.
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