KaribuLuxury safaris for Australian travellers
Africa, arranged for Australians by people who live it.
Gorillas in misty forest. Migration herds crossing golden rivers. A private veranda above the Cape winelands. We design luxury journeys to the wild heart of Africa, and we take care of everything in between.
Hadithi yetuOur story in brief
Some travel companies try to cover the whole world. We chose a smaller, richer canvas.
Wild Tours Africa was created for Australians who want more from Africa than a checklist of animals. We are based on the continent itself, in East Africa, which means the guides, lodge owners, pilots and park rangers who shape your journey are our colleagues and friends, not names in a database. When a gorilla family moves to a new part of the forest, when the river crossings begin early, when a favourite camp quietly opens a new suite, we hear about it first.
Every journey we design begins with a conversation and a blank page. There are no templates here. We ask about the way you like to travel, the moments you hope to remember, the pace that suits you and the little things that make a holiday feel effortless, and then we build something that fits you exactly. From the moment you leave Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth until the moment you walk back through your own front door, someone who knows Africa well is looking after you.
Meet the people behind your journeyWe are not trying to be the biggest. We are trying to be the one you remember.
MaeneoDestinations
Six destinations, chosen with care
Uganda
The Pearl of Africa. Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree climbing lions and the mighty Nile.
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Rwanda
A land of a thousand hills, polished and serene, with gorillas just a short drive from a modern capital.
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Where the safari was born
Kenya
The great safari classic, with the Maasai Mara, snow capped Kilimanjaro views and hot air balloons at dawn.
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The grand canvas
Tanzania
Endless plains, the Ngorongoro Crater and the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth.
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Victoria Falls
The smoke that thunders, one of the natural wonders of the world.
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A country of many wonders
South Africa
Cape Town, the Winelands and the finest private game reserves in the country.
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Journeys we love
Every journey you see here is a starting point. Think of them as sketches. We will adjust the dates, the lodges, the pace and the order until the picture is entirely yours.
Rwanda and Uganda
Two Countries, Two Forests
For travellers who cannot choose, this journey includes both.
Kenya and Tanzania
The Great Migration
Timed to the movement of the herds, this journey places you in the right region of the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti for your travel dates.
Tanzania and Zanzibar
Safari and Spice
A honeymoon journey that moves from the vast Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater to a barefoot island finish on Zanzibar.
South Africa and Victoria Falls
The Family Adventure
Designed for families with children, this journey combines Cape Town's mountains and penguins with a malaria free game reserve, then flies north to the spray and thunder of Victoria Falls.
UzoefuWays to experience Africa
A place, or a moment?
Some travellers dream of a place, others dream of a moment. Choose the experience that calls to you most and we will build the journey around it.
Gorilla Trekking
An unforgettable hour in the company of a mountain gorilla family.
The Great Migration
Over a million wildebeest and zebra on the move across Kenya and Tanzania.
Honeymoons and Romance
Candlelit dinners in the bush, private plunge pools and sundowners for two.
Family Safaris
Adventures that spark curiosity in children and grandparents alike.
Private Guided Safaris
Your own vehicle, your own guide and the freedom to follow your curiosity.
Beyond the Bush
Island beaches, wine estates, waterfalls and city culture to round out your journey.
Njia yakoHow we work
Your journey, chapter by chapter
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The first chapter
You tell us about the trip you are imagining, who is coming and how you like to travel. No obligation, no pressure.
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We design
We sketch your journey in detail, with the lodges, the guides, the flights and the pace, and send it with photographs and notes.
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We refine it together
As many times as it takes. When it feels right, we confirm the details and the hard work is in capable hands.
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Before you leave
A thorough pre departure guide, from visas and vaccinations to packing and tipping.
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On safari
Our team in Africa is on call, and your guides and hosts know your interests and celebrations.
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Welcome home
We would love to hear your stories. They help shape the journeys of the travellers who follow you.
Kwa nini sisiWhy travel with us
Looked after by someone who knows the ground
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We know it personally.
We have stayed at the lodges, met the guides and walked the trails we recommend.
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We are built around you.
Your journey is designed from scratch, never lifted from a brochure.
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We are here for you, in your time zone.
You will always speak to a real person, with calls scheduled to suit an Australian morning or evening.
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We travel with purpose.
Part of what we do supports conservation, communities and the wild places that make Africa extraordinary.
WashirikaAccredited and affiliated
Your booking is in the hands of an accredited business, connected to the people who shape travel in Australia and Africa.
TuanzeBegin the conversation
Your Africa is waiting.
Tell us what you are dreaming of, even if it is only half formed. We will listen, share some ideas and sketch the journey with you, with no obligation and no pressure. Most Australian travellers plan twelve to eighteen months ahead for the best lodges and the most sought after experiences, so the sooner we begin, the more choice you will have.
Start your journey