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Private
East Africa
An incredible luxury safari
 through Kenya and Rwanda. Experience Masai Mara in the most exclusive way than ever before, enjoy seasonal opportunities to capture the grand river crossing of the Great Migration herds, explore the game-rich valleys of Mount Kenya and head onward to the Virungas to spend time with primates, in particular the Mountain Gorillas. A perfect journey for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who desire a genuinely personalized, hands-on safari experience focused on prime game viewing in our most exclusive wildlife locations, far from it all.
This is the true explorer’s adventure, for a truly private taste of East Africa. Some days you are lulled to sleep with the ancient hum of Africa's oldest rainforest outside your villa; on other days, you’ll wake up in a beautiful Tree Lodge to a clear view of snow-capped Mount Kenya. The most scenic journey across East Africa with plentiful wildlife, unique primates and, for those keen on rare species, exceptional birding.
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GUIDED SAFARIS®

THE GORILLA SAFARI

Journey to Africa’s oldest park in Rwanda, home to some of the world’s last remaining Mountain Gorillas. Guided Gorilla treks with Professional Rangers take you through afromontane forests dazzling with endemic birds such as the Rwenzori double-collared sunbird, old-world Golden Monkey, antelope and the rarest orchids.

Rwanda
Gorillas
This experience of a lifetime
 includes 2 days of Gorilla trekking permits. Your treks will take you through pristine rainforest trails at Volcanoes National Park with majestic trees, birdlife and rare butterflies. Our Rwandan rangers offer an engaging, interpretive experience with the Gorilla group you encounter on your journey, sharing their family stories and individual quirks.
Guided Safaris® host you at the most beautiful lodge in all of Africa; luxurious eagle's nest suites tucked into the hillside with an authentic element of the natural rainforest environment all around you. Your luxury suites are raised high above framing impressive views of the Volcanoes peaks right from your balcony.
3
nights
5 star
Luxury safari lodge
The Virungas massif is a staggeringly beautiful rainforest home to half the population of the world’s Mountain Gorillas, with the most exclusive treks to find them.
Further afield
 for the truly intrepid, we can tailor in a scenic fly-in safari by private helicopter to the Jurassic-feel Nyungwe Forest with 14 primate species including Chimpanzee. Nyungwe's extensive birding and primate trails wind over giant ferns and waterfalls, led by our expert Ornithology guides in Rwanda.
Further explorations also venture out to Akagera to seek tree-climbing Lions, Elephants, Specialized antelope such as the elusive Sitatunga - and incredibly rare species such as Shoebill, Grey-backed fiscal & Pintailed Whydah in the diverse Lake Rwanyakazinga ecosystem. Unique primates such as Silver monkey are also found here.
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GUIDED SAFARIS®

SPECIAL ENCOUNTERS

Discover Hemingway and Finch Hatton's Africa with a drive through the mystic Ngong Hills landscape and visit Karen Blixen’s former coffee plantation. Enjoy up-close interaction with Giraffe & lend your support to baby Elephants.

Kenya
ICONIC
In the shadows of Mount Kenya,
 we fly you across the scenic Great Rift Valley to our private airstrip in an exclusive 50,000-acre reserve. In addition to Big Cats and Elephants, you can trek for endangered Patas monkeys, 40% of the world's remaining Grevy's Zebra, Black Rhino & Reticulated Giraffe.  The central highlands and great lakes of Kenya offer an opportunity to seek astoundingly diverse species, with phenomenal birding, along the Rift Valley. Walking with Samburu trackers opens a fascinating world to this nomadic culture - learning to read the bush imprints, their approach to seeking wildlife, identifying species: all a pretty special and intimate experience in the time you share here.
With scenic air charters, our guests can embark on specialized excursions, flying over soda lakes with millions of Pink Flamingo, spot Black Rhino strutting along the shores and take in the stunning aerial scenery of Mount Kenya. On short walks through mystic forests, we pause for gourmet picnics at the base of idyllic waterfalls. On this specialized journey, it’s not just about the game you’ll see, checking off the lists as you drive along: Your Private Guide will help engage you in the quieter interactions and unique play of the wildlife for an immersive experience of the bush.
3
nights
5 star
Luxury safari lodge
Across the scenic highlands of Mount Kenya to seek rare wildlife species, such as Patas Monkey and Black Rhino.
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Learn what makes a Guided Safaris® Private Migration journey a world apart from any other offering
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SIGNATURE

Great Migration

Ample opportunity to spot all of Africa’s big game in the famous quantities oft-written about by the safari pioneers.  Get ready for high-adrenaline Big Cat interactions and closest-to-nature settings during the Great Migration season.

Private Mara
MIGRATION
Exclusive
access to the vast plains teeming with Masai Mara’s big game. In season, this ancient migratory path is traversed by great herds of wildebeest and zebra on an epic river crossing. With a Private Guide and safari vehicle, spend as much time out game viewing and at the sights that matter the most to you, at your own private schedule.
The original destination for safaris and African explorations and the birthplace of the luxury safari camp, the Masai Mara has been documented far and wide. Yet many of the true gems of safari life remain secret and off-the-beaten path, offering a glimpse of an old-world, untampered Africa. In these important migratory corridors vital to the major wilderness habitats, every day is a new adventure out in the bush.
3
nights
5 star
Luxury safari lodges
Unmatched safari expertise in helping ensure that you obtain the best sightings and experience on ground.
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Bespoke

Journeys of a Lifetime

Our specialized Guided Safaris® Journeys of a Lifetime concepts offer an extraordinary wilderness escape, always deeply rooted in sustainability, where the unspoiled African landscape embraces you within your own private sanctuary. Here in Kenya, our unique Bird's Nest star bed experience offers you exclusive seclusion with unbridled views of the sprawling wild.

An eagle's nest sleep out
Nestled between Mount Kenya to the east and the Great Rift Valley to the west our Star Bed villa is immensely fun: The nest is lit up with lanterns and turned down with a Champagne sleep out  - or hot cocoa, if you prefer. Marvel at the unforgettable orchestra of the African wilderness at dusk. In the morning, cozy up to breakfast in bed while watching elephant, giraffe and other wildlife at the river. A special Guided Safaris® By Request experience. Inquire for details.
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Ancient culture

The Last Nomad Warriors

One of the last remaining areas where ancient Samburu and Maasai cultures retain any stronghold in their native land as guardians of precious wildlife. This journey offers an ethical immersion with the Kenyan tribespeople who are the true custodians of this land, and indeed, the actual shareholders in the regions you visit. In a vast reserve, we place a small footprint. Every visit lends a direct hand to safeguarding these old migratory corridors.

This partnership with the local Maasai community in Masai Mara and the Samburu tribespeople in Laikipia, opens a unique experience to our guests to track and walk alongside Kenya's last warrior cultures.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Private East Africa Safari
What sets the Guided Safaris® experience apart from any other
Always tailormade.
Your Guided Safaris® Private Migration package includes pretty much everything from start to finish once you arrive in Africa - including all local flights, transfers, meals and drinks on safari and guided activities. We also tailor exclusive options for families and private parties seeking completely private air charters and exclusive-use luxury lodges.  Get in touch to customize your safari.
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SEASONS + PRICING
FILED UNDER
Private Migration safari
DURATION
10 nights
NOTES
Fully custom Private safari
RATE CARD 2024
$29,150
per person
$32,750
per person
$25,500
per person
$33,150
per person
What's included
Your safari package includes

Personalized Guided Safaris® Meet + Assist
Luxury safari accommodation for 10 nights
Gorilla permits for 2-day treks (non-refundable)
Privately Guided Game Drives on safari
Local safari air from Rwanda to Kenya
Roundtrip local transfers to camps
All meals included at camps, per safari custom
Select wines from the camp cellars included
Full breakfast made-to-order daily
Complimentary in-room minibar and cocktails
Traditional afternoon tea at camps
Complimentary laundry service at camps
Complimentary in-suite WiFi at camps
Parks and conservancy fees included
All current local government taxes

Pricing excludes: Single supplement extra. Flights to Africa and visa at guest expense.

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For almost 30 years, the original Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges collection by Guided Safaris®  has been at the vanguard of private safari experiences through Africa’s most award-winning locations and authentic settings. Embark on an extraordinary private journey for a close to nature, insider’s perspective on the most crucial conservation models in the safari world. Bring your partner, family - or closest friends, and pick a time of year to go. We'll take care of the rest.
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