COVID-19 & Your Safari
As Tanzania welcomes safari holidays, new health and safety measures have been implemented in response to COVID-19, to keep you safe during your stay.
With the ever changing situation in mind, Kusini Safaris has changed our procedures to make it easier for you to reschedule your safari trip.
Find out moreAbout Us
Ever wondered about a safari in Africa ? Not sure where to start?
Organising a safari is a complex process, there is a lot to consider. Kusini Safaris, an independent, owner run company, will guide you through the process. We build bespoke safaris, fully tailored to your needs.
Tailored For You
Our safaris are unique journeys designed around you. We don't sell any off the shelf package holidays.
Extensive Experience
We have grown up, lived, and worked in, the places we send you. From forgetting the coffee to getting stuck in the sand. Our safari industry experience is real and direct.
Handpicked Camps
We work with a select collection of camps, lodges and hotels. We know the guides, we know the owners and we know how soft the pillows are!
Ethical Approach
Our foundation is in conservation. Our community and conservation commitments are active and genuine.
Independent
We are independently owned and run. We know our suppliers personally and a lot of our business comes from recommendations.
Featured Camps
Ikuka Safari Camp
Ikuka Safari Camp opened in Ruaha National Park in July 2016, the camp has a spectacular location atop the Mwagusi Escarpment in southern Tanzania, it is also owner run and managed.
DiscoverSand Rivers
SELOUSSand Rivers is situated in the northern part of the Selous Game Reserve which is the second largest protected wilderness area in the world.
DiscoverLamai
Lamai Serengeti sits tucked amongst the rocks of Kogakuria Kopje with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, only a few miles from where the wildebeest cross the Mara River.
DiscoverFanjove
Fanjove Island is the smallest of six islands in the Songosongo Archipelago, just off the coast of Tanzania. Palm-fringed, powder-white sands; azure, shimmering waters; the call of birdsong; and the whole island to yourself.
DiscoverEmerson Spice
An inspired and lovingly restored Merchant’s House, this Boutique Hotel has eleven stylishly furnished rooms structured around an airy central courtyard.
DiscoverWhat People Say
Birgit Vilippus
We were two families who went first time to Africa. We were extremely lucky finding Paul Tickner who planned us very nice trip to Ruaha and Selous. With his experience and contacts in Tanzania you do not have to worry. About anything. Just wake up when it is told. Our itinerary looked very nice and reality exceeded the expectations. For us, mostly novice in Africa, the web based read ahead package was very informative and useful. All in all, the preparations went with ease. And one should not be worried if Paul is not answering quickly. He might be in the bush and there is very limited internet access. Which is good. You can focus on the wildlife.
Marc Axelrod
Paul Tickner made our vacation animal safari very easy. We just had to show up. At every stop someone was waiting for us to take us to the next place, and those places were all amazing. We saw so many interesting and beautiful animals and experienced the African bush really, really up close. Everyone we met was helpful and friendly. The bush camps that Paul picked for us were all very comfortable and the service friendly and accommodating.
Miller
Unbelievable time with Paul, just as fun hanging out with him off the safari as on the safari. I didnt communicate much with Paul before the safari, but the service of Paul and the staff members at the camps was unbeatable. Super attentive, friendly, and protective. Lived up to all my expectations of the animals, and blew away my expectations of the housing. Paul and the drivers he works with are extremely knowledgeable on the areas and really fun to be around during the safari. We were lucky enough to see every major animal we wanted up close and personal, especially Lions.
How It Works
Enquiry
Send us an email or give us a call. Tell us about yourself and what you have in mind for your safari.
Consultation
We want to listen to your questions, what you have read and your expectations. We'll let you know what is possible and what will be really special.
Proposal
We turn our conversation into a safari itinerary, complete with photos, maps and daily breakdowns to get things off the ground.
Review
Fine tuning. Want an extra day at your favourite camp? Someone else tagging along? We get everything in place and you give us the word when you're happy.
Adventure Begins
We are with you throughout from planning, to preparation and keeping a watchful eye out while you are on safari.
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Our Stories
What is a privately guided safari?
How is privately guided safari different to a regular safari?
Family Safaris
Sometimes it's impossible just to get the family out the door. But a family safari is not impossible, it could be the trip of lifetime you have been looking for!
What's the weather like?
What to expect from the weather on your Tanzania safari. And what that means for game viewing and what clothes to bring.
A journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, through the Serengeti and on to Mahale
The Ngorongoro Crater, caracals, close encounters, beer die, leopard whispering and a hell of a safari
The Great Migration
What is the migration? I want to see the wildebeest cross the river. I want to be where everyone else isn't.
Tanzania Islands & Coast. A How To Guide.
The beach and bush safari. Maybe just the beach. Where to go and what to look for.
Open and closed safari vehicles
Why we use open or closed vehicles on safari. The pros and cons.
Three generations on safari
The Selous and Ruaha with three generations of one fabulous family
Kusini Safaris Covid-19 Fundraiser
We are raising money for the wildlife and communities left behind by the absence of safaris in 2020.
Tanzania, north vs south?
There are lots of ways to create your journey in Tanzania. The north, the south, the north and south...
Do I need Insurance for my safari?
Do I need insurance cover for my safari? Where do I get it, what do I need to look for? What about COVID?
The Zooming In Complex
As we all know, photography is a really important part of going on safari. Whether you want to have some snaps to remember the journey, some top notch selfies or some really spectacular shots of the wildlife you see, everyone wants to get this right.
The Holy Trinity: Shutter Speed, Aperture & ISO
Time to get serious about photography for your safari. How do shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together?
The Selous & Ruaha, a privately guided safari
A privately guided family safari all the way from Estonia
Fly Camping, what is it and why should you do it?
Occasionally when you’re trying to organise a safari, someone might ask you whether you want to go to fly-camping. That person, probably hopelessly obsessed with safaris, will likely be very enthusiastic about the whole idea.
Conversations In Conservation (3)
Southern Tanzania is a little bit off the map when it comes to the conservation funding path. Despite it being home to one of the last great wilderness areas and elephant populations on the planet.
Top 5 things not to worry about when planning a safari
There's some things people tend to pay to much attention to when planning a safari
The Safari Power Nap
Tickner's Top Tips for the perfect safari power nap.
Tanzania and Kenya
Kenya and Tanzania. Individuals, not a package.
Conversations in Conservation (1)
Vultures get a bad rap. But they are vitally important ecologically and increasingly threatened. We find out more from Claire Bracebridge at the Southern Tanzania Vulture Project.
Tipping on safari. The when and the how.
A very common point of confusion on safari is whether or not you should tip and if so, how much.
Top 5 Safari Donts
Continuing in the series of Tickner’s Top Tips, here are 5 useful pointers to make it look like you know what you’re doing on safari, even if you really don’t.
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