Safari Ratings By Operator

These safari ratings are based on trip reports and reviews sent in by travelers who have been on safari with the company in the past which ensures an independent basis to differentiate between operators.

The Rates Category bands per person, per night spent on safari are as follows:

  • Lion track icon Deluxe: US$650 and upwards
  • Hoof icon Mid Range: Between US$300 and US$650
  • Bird track icon Budget: Up to US$300

This icon top three list signifies a company that is ranked in the top three within its rates category and country. Click on the icon where it appears to see the full African Safari Journals top three list.

giraffe Good Earth Tours

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This safari company was founded in 1995 and they specialise in East Africa safaris.

Offer scheduled as well as customized itineraries with group sizes limited to a maximum of 12 people.

Memberships:

ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents Tanzania association of tour operators

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zebra Natureways Safaris

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This owner-guide operated company has been in existence since 1987 when it was launched by Garth Thompson and then subsequently bought by his protege, James Varden, in 1997. A merger with Shearwater Canoeing Safaris occurred in 2004 to expand the scope of the safaris they could offer in the Mana Pools area of Zimbabwe.

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rhino Seasons in Africa: Leopard Hills, Kings Camp

Top 3 South Africa Safari Company List

Seasons In Africa is the managing company for a number of luxury lodges, hotels and adventures in South Africa and Mozambique and have been in existence since 2004.

Their safari lodge properties include Leopard Hills, Kings Camp and Madikwe Hills.

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buffalo Umkulu Adventures

Top 3 Botswana Safari Company List

Established in 1997 and based in South Africa this company specialises in safari tours and canoe river trails across the whole of Southern Africa.

Memberships:
ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents ATTA - African Travel and Tourism Association HATAB - Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana

Rates Category: Hoof icon

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Lion JT Safaris

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Covering primarily the Tsavo (east & west) and Amboseli areas in Kenya, Julius Nzumbi has built an enviable safari ratings reputation with past customers due to great service and ethical business practices.

The company has been operating for the last decade and makes use of vans with seating for 6 - 8 people.

Rates Category: Hoof icon

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lion Gametrackers

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Offer adventure safaris in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and have passed the 25 year mark of being in the tour business

They make use of purpose built expedition trucks and 4x4 Land Cruisers for arganised groups.

Memberships:

ASTA - American Society of Travel Agents KATO - Kenya Association of Travel Operators East Africa Wildlife Society Ecotourism Kenya

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giraffe Gamewatchers

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Operating in Kenya now since 1989 and based in the capital city Nairobi.

They make use of air transfers direct from Nairobi to the parks and conservancies to ensure more wildlife viewing time.

Owner of the Porini range of camps which benefit local communities and are involved in a number of community projects such as the St Lazerus School.



Memberships:
KATO - Kenya Association of Travel Operators East Africa Wildlife Society Ecotourism Kenya ATTA - African Travel and Tourism Association APTA - Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa

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giraffe Arunga Expedition & Safaris

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Based in Arusha, Tanzania and established in 1999 this company provides Kilimanjaro climb services and safaris covering game reserves and national parks in Tanzania and Kenya.

They also run a car rental agency with self drive or chauffeur driven options and operate daily transfers between Moshi, Arusha, Dar Es Salam and Nairobi.



Memberships:
Tanzania association of tour operators

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