Who are Simply Safaris and what do we offer?
We are a specialist safari consultancy offering tips, advice and recommendations and designing and arranging safaris across East and Southern Africa.
Our philosophy is to use and promote reputable and carefully-selected guides, drivers and ground handlers from the very best that provide a quality but value-for-money service and share our commitment to Africa and passion for its people and wildlife.
Why Simply Safaris rather than another operator?
We plan and design each itinerary in great detail taking time to understand your expectations and requirements. We are totally flexible on dates, airlines and types of safari - group, private, escorted/guided or independent/self-drive. We are independent and not affiliated to any particular tour company, ground handler or lodge group and do not simply promote places owned by a single company or which offer the best commission.
Plus, your personal safety will always be our top priority. Drivers and guides are chosen for their local knowledge and experience which not only makes your safari interesting and fun, but also provides a measure of reassurance if confronted with the unexpected.
We are committed to providing affordable tailor-made safaris off the beaten track. While you can pay more than $1000 per person per night at some lodges (and we can book them for you if you want!), we believe that it is unnecessary to pay this much just to get china soap dishes, leather luggage decorating your enormous bedroom and individual plunge pools. After all, you'll be seeing the same wildlife wherever you stay in a particular area.
We keep our prices reasonable through a combination of detailed research, use of local knowledge, contacts inside the countries we feature and low overheads (we avoid expensive brochures, middlemen, fancy offices, big cars, and lots of office staff and so we don't have to mark up our prices by huge amounts). Plus, as our name suggests, we concentrate exclusively on African safaris - it's our only business.
"So much more than I ever expected from an African safari holiday, I was apprehensive at first but once I got there I felt I was in safe hands with Simply Safaris outstanding organization. They are the most dependable and detailed tour operator I have ever used."
"My safari to Africa was a trip of a lifetime! Three weeks in four locations seeing game on foot, by canoe, by jeep and by air. Top class accommodation, food and ambience at each location all perfectly organised to the last detail by Simply Safaris."
“Thank you for your help and assistance with our most recent trip to Kenya, and previously to Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. All your accommodation selections were fantastic and we had a great time. I have unreservedly recommended you to friends and colleagues. It was a trip I’ll never forget. Thank you for all your help”
"We have used Simply Safaris many times. Mike's recommendations for our safaris have been nothing less than first class. Every aspect of our trips were meticulously planned to ensure all travel arrangements felt effortless. Mike's fantastic knowledge of Africa enables him to create tailor-made holidays to suit all tastes and budgets and you certainly won't be disappointed. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mike to organise your holiday."
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Experience the Magic of Africa with Simply Safaris
We are passionate about Africa - its wildlife, people, scenery and cultural diversity. We hope this website inspires you to book a safari with Simply Safaris.
You get in touch and we'll take it from there. We are happy to arrange an initial meeting to look over maps, leaflets and photo albums. Alternatively, we can send some sample itineraries as a start point, having established your particular interests, requirements and budget.
Book your safari with Simply Safaris and we will pay for a year's subscription to Travel Africa Magazine (normally £15).
Simply Safaris Ltd, Flat 3, 2 Tivoli Lawn, 8 Tivoli Road, Cheltenham,
