A small group safari brings together a handful of like minded travellers on a set departure, with the ease of a group and the feel of a private journey. Numbers stay small, usually six to twelve guests, so it never loses the intimacy of the wild.

It is the sweet spot between a fully private safari and a large coach tour, and it suits solo travellers, couples and friends alike.

Small group safaris at a glance

  • Group size Usually 6 to 12 guests
  • Who they suit Solo travellers, couples, friends and first timers
  • Departures Set dates through the year
  • From Around USD 11,900 per person
  • Where Kenya, Tanzania and beyond
  • Included An expert host, private vehicles, fine camps and all the logistics

What is a small group safari

A small group safari is a set departure you join, rather than a trip built from scratch for you alone. You travel with a small band of fellow guests, led by an expert host, sharing vehicles, camps and the thrill of the sightings.

Because the group is capped low, everyone keeps a window seat, and the guide knows every name.

Why choose a small group safari

The appeal is threefold, value, company and ease. Sharing some costs makes the finest camps more attainable, the company turns a trip into a shared story, and a set itinerary takes the planning off your hands.

A luxury small group safari in the Serengeti, guests on a private game drive

Made for solo travellers

Small group safaris are a wonderful way to travel alone without feeling alone. You arrive as one and leave with friends. We keep solo travel easy, with room sharing options or a fair single supplement, never a penalty for travelling by yourself.

You arrive as strangers and leave as a table of friends who watched the sun rise over the plains.

Our small group journeys

Our small group journeys are curated, capped low, and timed around the best wildlife, from the great migration to the calving season. Each is hosted, private in feel, and rich in the details that matter.

What it costs

Small group safaris start from around USD 11,900 per person, with grander, longer journeys rising from there. You often pay less than a fully private safari at the same camps, since some costs are shared across the group.

When they depart, and how to join

Departures run on set dates through the year, and the best fill early. Tell us the season that suits you, and we will hold your places and handle the rest. For a wider look at prices, see our luxury safari cost guide.