Private Guides

A key element in any African safari is the guide who introduces you to the bush. An exceptional guide will bring the natural world to vivid life, with a range of anecdotes and observations that will shine a new light on the dramas of the bush and add new shades of understanding to the social network that exists across remote bush camps and lodges. A good guide will know the names and characteristics of all the animals and birds you will see on your travels and be able to identify all the plants and insects you might come across. They will know the habits and preferences of the animals in their area, so you get the best chance of good sightings, and their sharp eyesight mean you'll never miss the little dramas of the bush that take place on every side.

More than just being founts of knowledge, good guides also need to know when to stay quiet and let you appreciate the still beauty of the sights you see and relax into the near-silence of the African bush.

The best guides have international reputations, and their names are known in the safari industry and beyond. If there's a specific guide you wish to use on your travels, it can be arranged. It helps if you let us know of your particular areas of interest (such as birding or primates) at the time of booking so we can ensure that your guide has that specialist knowledge to match your enthusiasm.