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Go alone.

find unrivaled peace on a solo safari.

With the freedom to set your own pace and itinerary, traveling solo on safari is anything but lonely. Solo safari travelers can indulge in introspective moments amidst stunning landscapes and wildlife encounters. Guided by experienced rangers or trackers, you’ll delve deeper into the surroundings, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world while enjoying the solitude and serenity of the bush.

Alone but never lonely.

Freed from the constraints of group dynamics, solo travelers can fully immerse themselves in the rhythms of the African wilderness, embracing the serenity and solitude of the bush. A liberating and enriching experience, a solo safari offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and exploration.

Whether it’s lingering longer at a waterhole to observe the intricate interactions of wildlife or embarking on impromptu game drives to chase the elusive sight of a leopard, solo adventurers have the flexibility to tailor their safari experience to their preferences – and to change those preferences at any moment.

Foster a deep sense of connection with nature, amidst the vast savannahs and towering acacia trees, solo safari travelers often find solace and clarity, gaining a deeper appreciation for the beauty and intricacy of the natural world.

On your safari, you’ll enjoy the benefits of traveling solo, without ever feeling lonely. Lodges abound with staff that are helpful, knowledgeable and excited to share with you this place they call home. Many safari-goers love to get to know the other guests staying at the lodge or sharing their game drive vehicles.

Absolutely! Unless you request a private experience, lodges will join you with other travelers on the group activities like game drives and guided walks. Many solo travellers wish to get away from it all, enjoy wildlife, endless landscapes, peace and quiet – as well as making new friends. As a solo traveler on safari, you’ll find the perfect mix of private relaxation time and the opportunity to embrace meeting new people. You never know who you might meet!
Traveling solo, especially to such a vast and unknown place such as Africa, can ask a lot of you. This step outside your comfort zone can feel like a mound of pressure, to plan the perfect safari where nothing can go wrong. But do not fear, this is where a specialised safari travel agent can take off all the pressure, leaving you to do nothing but 100% enjoy your solo safari without worry or care. A solo safari can feel like a rather brave holiday – and it is! But there is nothing to fear, as we will be with you every step of the way. Landing from your international flight, you’ll be delightfully greeted like an old friend by camp staff and guides, who will continue with you on the journey to your first lodge, camp or activity. Fellow travelers will also likely abound. And on every single stage of your safari thereafter, until you are taken back to the airport after a life-changing trip, you’ll be in safe and capable hands.

The best safari destinations for those traveling alone are wide and plentiful. Whether you are seeking wilderness and serenity or an adventure filled with activity, there is a safari destination for you – and a safari lodge or camp that will provide for you exactly what you want.

It can be – but doesn’t have to be! There are some safari camps that do not make allowancs for single travelers. In your research, you may have come across the term ‘Solo Supplement’. Safari room rates are most often calculated for two guests sharing a room – factoring in meals, room maintenance and operation costs of the lodge and staff. As a solo traveler, you won’t pay this full rate, but rather a ‘per person not sharing’ to cover the lodge’s costs. This ‘single supplement’ can be an additional 25-75% of the per person rate. As that room could have been occupied by two guests, the lodge often needs to charge you, the solo safari-goers, a small fee to cover that cost of an empty bed.

This is why working with a specialist safari travel agent is imperative as a solo traveler. We have a trusted network of suppliers and know which lodges will fulfill your wildest dreams, while keeping your bank account in check.

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Solo Safari
Itinerary Inspiration.

KENYA SOLO SAFARI IN THE OFF-SEASON

8 days and 7 nights exploring the excitement and serenity of Kenya.

Begin your solo safari in Kenya with an arrival into Nairobi and your first night at the famed Giraffe Manor. An exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest. An elegant hotel, famous for its resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes who visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat. Green gardens, sunny terraces along with atunning swimming pool, spa rooms, hot tub, steam rooms, sauna and gym are also on offer.

Next you’ll be taken to the Samburu area of Kenya. Overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro river, Sasaab is a spectacular lodge which blends wildlife, adventure, relaxation and culture. Commanding views across the arid landscape towards the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya. Your room boasts an enormous open air bathroom, expansive views and a private plunge pools to really relax and find solace in your daily safari experience.

Finally you’ll head to the renowned Masai Mara to Sala’s Camp. A tented camp situated in the southern, wilder corner of Kenya’s mighty Masai Mara game reserve close to the confluence of the Sand and Keekerok Rivers – an idyllic geographical feature that attracts teeming wildlife. Sala’s Camp’s location is a big draw, close to Tanzania with wonderful views of the Serengeti National Park, it is one of the first camps in the Mara to witness the legendary annual migration of wildebeest, which thunders by from June to September each year.

Game drives, walking safaris, hot air balloon trips, wildlife encounters and plenty of luxury make for the perfect sojourn into solo travel on a Kenyan safari.

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Images on this page are supplied by various artists on Unsplash as well provided by one of our preferred safari lodge operators, We Are Wilderness – along with Giraffe Manor, Sasaab, and Sala’s Camp.