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Stop Wasting Time & Ending Up With The Wrong Safari Company
- Are you tired of spending countless hours researching dozens of different tour companies?
- Fretting about how to tell if a tour company is trustworthy or not?
- Fed up with reading fake online reviews and wish there was a way to just see genuine experiences?
I understand that planning your dream safari can be overwhelming and exhausting at times. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Safari Planning Made Easy
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Step 1Spend under 1 minute providing ideas and desires for your dream safari
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Step 2Receive no-obligation quotes from our hand-picked, trusted local tour operators in under 48 hours
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Step 3Work alongside your favourite local tour operator to tweak your itinerary until it’s perfect
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Step 4Book your safari of a lifetime
Safaris That Will Have You Raving Just Like Our Recent Customers
Expert Guidance for a Perfect Botswana Safari
My Botswana safari experience (May 2026) was a total success, and that was in large part due to Ella’s excellent advice, experience and connections to local providers. From connecting me to safari operators who offered the sort of experience I was looking for (mobile camping safari), to helping me determine the country/region to focus on during the dates I wanted, to giving specific packing advice and breaking down the cost structure of the safari experience for different regions, I don’t think I could have chosen better. I was able to embark on this adventure with more a lot more confidence than I otherwise would have had. Ella also helped facilitate my email communications with my safari provider once I chose one. For someone who had never previously visited Africa, Ella anticipated what questions I would have and what information I would need. I *highly* recommend connecting with Ella when considering an African safari!!
Excellent Safari Planning Information
Information Ella provided has been so helpful with the planning of our safari! I strongly recommend using her site.
A Perfect African Safari: Flawless Planning, Incredible Guides, Unforgettable Memories
Ella,
I cannot thank you enough for the recommendations and all of the information that you sent us. After reviewing your recommendations, we chose to go with Native Afrika Voyages. It was simply perfect. We have traveled to 68 countries around the world and used many tour operators and Native Afrika Voyages ranks as the best.
My wife and I wanted to go on an African safari with a reputable company that could handle all the logistics. Even though we’re seasoned world travelers, this would be our first trip to Africa and Kenya, and we wanted it to be perfect. My first contact at Native Afrika Voyages was Maureen, whom I emailed about eight months before our planned visit on May 9, 2026. I’m a meticulous planner who likes to sort out every detail, so I shared what we hoped to see and do in nine days and asked for her recommendations. Maureen took that info and created a custom itinerary that was absolutely perfect! Throughout the planning process, she answered every single email and question promptly, which was a huge factor in why I’d recommend Native Afrika Voyages to anyone booking a Kenyan safari.
Our requirements included private transportation in Nairobi and Kenya, all activities, fees, game drives, flights in and out of the Maasai Mara, and accommodations there. Native Afrika Voyages executed everything flawlessly. Maureen kept in constant touch via WhatsApp and always delivered on time according to plan.
During our time in Nairobi and the Maasai Mara, our private guide—now friend—Steven made this one of the best trips we’ve ever had across the 68 countries we’ve visited. Always professional, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and kindhearted, he was a joy to be around. Steven ensured we had everything we needed and kept in touch through WhatsApp. The game drives and meals we shared were unforgettable. On the day we left, Steven took us to the Mara Serena Airstrip for our flight back to Nairobi and stayed with us until we boarded our Cessna Caravan. As we sped down the runway, he stood by his Land Cruiser waving goodbye to us. We both broke down in tears. Steven, Maureen and the entire Native Afrika Voyages team meant so much to us and deliver on the promise of a perfect African Adventure. If you want to experience the wonders of Kenya or Tanzania without any worries or concerns do yourself a favor and contact Maureen at Native Afrika Voyages in Nairobi. It will be the best decision you will make for a special trip to Africa!
Made planning my Tanzania safari easy and stress-free
So I don’t remember how I came across Safaris by Ella but thank god I did! She was so helpful in the process of planning my safari in Tanzania, not only she gave me really good options of companies to choose from, but she also share some useful guides on how to prepare for my trip. Thank you very much!
Ella’s expert guidance made my first Botswana safari seamless, confident, and unforgettable
My Botswana safari experience (May 2026) was a total success, and that was in large part due to Ella’s excellent advice, experience and connections to local providers. From connecting me to safari operators who offered the sort of experience I was looking for (mobile camping safari), to helping me determine the country/region to focus on during the dates I wanted, to giving specific packing advice and breaking down the cost structure of the safari experience for different regions, I don’t think I could have chosen better. I was able to embark on this adventure with more a lot more confidence than I otherwise would have had. Ella also helped facilitate my email communications with my safari provider once I chose one. For someone who had never previously visited Africa, Ella anticipated what questions I would have and what information I would need. I *highly* recommend connecting with Ella when considering an African safari!!
Seamless Safari Planning with Expert Guidance
I had a great experience with Safaris by Ella. From the very beginning, they were incredibly helpful and proactive. They provided a curated list of reliable companies to organize my safari, which made the decision‑making process much easier. On top of that, they shared a very clear and practical planning guide that helped me understand the logistics, timing, and key considerations for the trip.
Their support was thoughtful, well‑structured, and genuinely useful. I highly recommend Safaris by Ella to anyone planning a safari and looking for trustworthy guidance.
Get Quotes From Tour Operators You Can Trust
I only recommend local tour operators who I’ve had extremely positive experiences with myself and who always to provide fantastic safaris (and value) for their guests.
Finding the best tour operators was far from easy. It required me getting hundreds of quotes from different tour operators, comparing them on factors such as price, online reviews and their attention to detail.
I then tried and tested several tour operators and, out of all those who I went on safari with, only a small number impressed me enough for me to recommend them.
When you receive a quote from one of my tour operators, you can feel confident that you are in safe hands, knowing the tour operator was hand-selected by me.
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Your Booking Supports Wildlife & Communities
Conserving wildlife as well as their ecosystems and supporting local communities is the life-blood of Safaris By Ella. I’m extremely passionate about promoting sustainable tourism.
Therefore if you book your dream safari from a quote you have requested from this site, a percentage of your total booking cost will be donated to a local charity in Africa.
If you are curious to see what charities we will be supporting, stay tuned. I’ll be sharing videos of my first charity projects in the next few months!
FAQs
How does Safaris By Ella work?
When you request a quote from local tour operators via my online form I will match you up with the most suitable tour operators based on the information you’ve provided. I’ll send you a confirmation email quickly after the quote form has been submitted, letting you know which tour operators you will hear from.
Within 48 hours from submitting your initial form, you should receive quotes from my recommended tour operators. The proposals are completely customisable so you can tweak these until you have your perfect safari. Once you’re satisfied with the proposal, you will book directly with your favourite tour operator.
I will keep in touch with you throughout the entire booking process, providing tips, guidance and exclusive PDF guides, to help you have the best possible safari. You can also email me at any point with questions. I’m always more than happy to help!
Why should I book through Safaris By Ella?
There are several reasons why I believe booking with one of my recommended tour operators will give you the best safari experience.
1. My Recommended Tour Operators Have Been Tried and Tested
Finding the right tour operator for your safari is hard. Trust me, I’ve been there. There are hundreds of different operators out there, all seemingly offering the same thing on the surface. The services offered, however, can vary immensely.
From old vehicles that frequently break down to late airport pick-ups, from inexperienced guides to disorganised companies who forget to pay for park fees, there’s a lot of not-so-great companies out there.
I’ve contacted hundreds of different tour operators, comparing their proposals, prices, itineraries, online reviews, how easy they are to communicate with and much more. From there I narrowed them down to a select few who seemed promising and then went on safari with each of them. Even then, not all of them provided me with a seamless experience so I narrowed them down even further and eventually came to my recommendations.
When you get quotes through Safaris By Ella, you can feel confident that the tour operators that you’re hearing from have been tried and tested and have passed my checks.
2. I Frequently Review My Recommended Tour Operators To Ensure I’m Always Only Recommending the Best
Not only that, but I frequently review my recommended tour operators, ensuring their prices remain competitive and their reviews remain top-notch.
I also ask every customer at the end of their safari how they found the experience and even the smallest complaint is taken into account.
3. I Provide Help and Guidance Throughout Your Booking Process
I understand that booking a safari can be incredibly daunting and that’s why I’m always on hand to help you, be that answer a question or even review proposals for you to let you know my thoughts and if they require any changes.
I will also send out emails to you with tips and tricks in order to get the best out of your safari, including PDF guides and videos showing you exactly what a safari is like.
My strong relationships with all of my recommended tour operators provides an extra level of security to your booking as I have direct access to the company owners and can help to trouble-shoot in the unlikely event of an inconvenience.
Do I pay more by booking through Safaris By Ella?
No. I have an agreement with each of my recommended tour operators which promises you a best price guarantee.
This means that the price that they give you is their best price and you won’t get a better price by contacting them directly through their website.
How do you choose which tour operators to recommend?
My recommended tour operators have been carefully hand-selected to ensure I’m only recommending the very best operators. The process of finding out who was best was long and time-consuming.
The process started by contacted hundreds of different tour operators, comparing their proposals, prices, itineraries, online reviews, how easy they are to communicate with and much more.
From there I narrowed them down to a select few who seemed promising and then went on safari with each of them. Even then, not all of them provided me with a seamless experience so I narrowed them down even further and eventually came to my recommendations.
When you get quotes through Safaris By Ella, you can feel confident that the tour operators that you’re hearing from have been tried and tested and have passed my checks.
Not only that, but I frequently review my recommended tour operators, ensuring their prices remain competitive and their reviews remain top-notch.
I also ask every customer at the end of their safari how they found the experience and even the smallest complaint is taken into account.
So, not only have I had a good experience with the recommended tour operators that you’re hearing from, but dozens of customers have too.
I’d also like to add here that I get contacted multiple times a week by tour operators who wish to be part of my recommendations. However, I’m passionate about only recommending the best.
Why should I trust your recommendations?
I first set foot on the African continent over 12 years ago. Since then I have visited over 10 African countries, many of them multiple times, and been on hundreds of safaris.
I’ve used many different tour operators over the years, including international ones. For my first 3 trips to Africa I actually used international companies as I had no idea I could book local for a fraction of the price. It was on my third safari when I started talking to other guests at the lodge I was staying at when I overheard them say they’d booked directly with a local tour operator and the cost difference was staggering! And that’s when I started booking with local operators and I honestly haven’t looked back.
I made a lot of mistakes when booking my first safaris. But those mistakes taught me so much and helped me build up a wealth of experience, especially when it comes to which companies to book with.
Over the years, I’ve contacted hundreds of different tour operators, comparing their proposals, prices, itineraries, online reviews, how easy they are to communicate with and much more. From there I narrowed them down to a select few who seemed promising and then went on safari with each of them. Even then, not all of them provided me with a seamless experience so I narrowed them down even further and eventually came to my recommendations.
When you get quotes through Safaris By Ella, you can feel confident that the tour operators that you’re hearing from have been tried and tested and have passed my checks.
Not only that, but I frequently review my recommended tour operators, ensuring their prices remain competitive and their reviews remain top-notch.
I also ask every customer at the end of their safari how they found the experience and even the smallest complaint is taken into account.
So, not only have I had a good experience with the recommended tour operators that you’re hearing from, but dozens of customers have too.
How have other people found their experience with your recommended tour operators?
Feedback from customers who have booked with my recommended tour operators has been overwhelmingly positive. But don’t just take my word for it, you can read over 50 reviews here.
I ask every customer for feedback at the end of their safari and each piece of feedback I take onboard. Whilst 98% of the of feedback is 100% positive, any critical feedback I receive, no matter how small, is noted down and passed to the tour company’s owner for them to ensure it doesn’t happen again. For example, someone told me that their guide seemed tired and so I passed the feedback to the tour operator who told me they’d implement more time off for guides between safaris.
If I receive the same complaint on two occasions, I will then review the tour operator and ultimately if they don’t fix the issue, I would have to stop recommending them. That hasn’t happened yet, however! The tour operators have been extremely receptive to feedback and I’ve never received the same complaint about one of them twice as the tour operators are passionate about providing the best services possible.