Which safari operators in southern Africa run private guided safaris?

These local operators in southern Africa run private guided trips with a guide for one party, on their own websites; each card quotes the company's own line.

Which safari operators in southern Africa run private guided safaris?

The 30 operators below are based in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe and each run private guided trips with a guide for one party, quoted on their cards, with their published price where they give one.

What do they charge?

4 of the 30 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

• Brave Africa Safaris: Taste of Botswana: 3 nights, from USD 1,935 per person.
• Kurt Safari: Victoria Falls 4 day packages from US$1 069 to US$1 631.
• MoAfrika Tours: Ultimate Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Day Tour ZAR 2,995.
• Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safaris: Skeleton Coast Safari, 4 days / 3 nights, private flying safari, 01 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027: US$ 23,273.38 per person for 1 pax, US$ 17,023.38 for 2, US$ 14,940.04 for 3, US$ 13,898.38 for 4 per aircraft. 01 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2028: US$ 24,603.26 for 1, US$ 18,053.26 for 2, US$ 15,869.93 for 3, US$ 14,778.26 for 4.

How do they run their trips?

All 30 operators on this page say how they run trips (private, scheduled or overland).

• Africa Moja Tours and Safaris: Private tours (Johannesburg Private Day Tour, Cape Town Private Day Tours, Private Guided Safaris) and 'Small Group Tours Africa' are offered, plus overland tours/trips.
• African Fairytale Tours: Private trips can be arranged; some are shared.
• Afroventures Tours & Safaris: Private tours are sold.
• Armadillo Overland Safaris: Small group safaris (mixed groups, maximum 8 guests), family safaris (minimum 6 guests) and private safaris (minimum 4 adults).
• Brave Africa Safaris: Private trips: private vehicle for families with kids under 12, private car or whole camp available on request.
• Chameleon Safaris: Scheduled small-group departures on fixed days with no minimum number of people, group size normally a maximum of 10; private guided safaris on your own dates; overland truck for 12 to 20 for large private groups.
• Cuckoo Safaris: Private tours and small-group safaris are both offered; the 6-day trip is labelled 'Small Group'.
• Discovery Transfer and Tours: Offers private guided safaris and Namibia Group Tours, plus tailor-made trips.
• Embrace Safaris: Guests have the entire camp to themselves and a private guide; minimum 4 pax and maximum 9 pax.
• Endless Summer Tours: Specialises in private tours and shared small group tours.
• Firefinch Safaris & Car Hire: Private guided safaris are sold.
• Great Guide Safaris: Private trips are available and shared safaris with other guests depending on availability.
• Ingwe Africa Safaris: Private tours are offered (the Kruger day tour has a 'Can I book a private tour?' question; honeymoon packages are private for 2).
• Jenman African Safaris: Private tours and set-date guided group departures.
• Kalahari Tours: Private trips are possible (children under 12 only on private bookings).
• Khaki & Dust Safaris: Private guided trips with own vehicles are offered ('enjoy private game viewing without other guests on your vehicle and activities').
• Kurt Safari: Shared scheduled departures: small-group packages leave Johannesburg Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, max 10 per vehicle, minimum 2 people to run.
• Meine Namibia Safaris: Private guided safaris and a set-itinerary small group tour for a maximum of 7 guests; guided off-road convoy tours with a 4-participant minimum.
• MoAfrika Tours: Private trips are offered (private Kruger safaris, private Pilanesberg and Cape Town tours, private Garden Route tours).
• Mosu Safari Tours: Private trips (the Private Safari, minimum 2 pax) and small-group safaris of a maximum of 8 people.
• Nature Travel Namibia: Private guided safaris and group guided set-departure safaris with fixed itinerary and date; groups kept to 6 people or less.
• Natureways Safaris: Scheduled safaris can be joined via the safari calendar and new departures can be opened for a minimum of 2 people.
• PEA Tours and Safaris: Private, customised journeys are the focus ('private, customized' and 'Private Guided').
• Peake Safaris: Private only: 'With the camp and your guide to yourself' the safari is curated for your group.
• River Horse Safaris: Private trips are confirmed on minimum payment of six guests.
• Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safaris: Private safaris on special request; groups of two or more may reserve any departure date.
• Travel Creations Botswana: Private safaris, exclusive to the guest, their travel partners and family.
• Wild Focus Safaris: Scheduled fixed departures in small groups of max 6 guests for 2027 (minimum 4 guests to run), plus customised private safaris for private groups, film crews and photo workshops.
• Wild Photo Africa: Private safaris (whole vehicle for your group, up to 10 guests) and shared day trips (shared vehicle with other guests, multiple pick-ups).
• Wild Planet Safari: The 4 Day Kruger and Panorama Tour is 'a private tour', departure date chosen by the guest (max 20, min 2 guests).

What do they say about children?

16 of the 30 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

• Africa Moja Tours and Safaris: Offers Family Safari Holidays and family-friendly packages.
• African Fairytale Tours: Child rate on the Hwange budget trip: from US$400 per child against US$780 per adult (US dollars).
• Armadillo Overland Safaris: Children accepted from 2 years; 10% discount for a family safari of 6 or more guests; children's books, games and activities, mattresses and pillows for naps and a flushing toilet on board.
• Brave Africa Safaris: Children aged 7 and over accepted; four-person family tent; kids menu; private vehicle for families with kids under 12.
• Chameleon Safaris: Minimum ages vary by tour, usually 5 or 12 years.
• Great Guide Safaris: Children should ideally be 12 years and older to join; age and ability are considered when confirming bookings.
• Ingwe Africa Safaris: Family trips are offered: Family Kruger & Victoria Falls (8 days) with junior ranger bush programmes, child-safe malaria-free options and family suites and a Kruger Family Safari day tour with Junior Ranger activity packs.
• Kurt Safari: Children 11 years and below sharing with parents get 50% off package rates; under 12s have discounted safari rates and half-price conservation fees.
• MoAfrika Tours: A children's rate is available on request; children 6 and under are not permitted on open safari vehicles for game drives and the minimum age for a guided bush walk is 16, following FGASA recommendations.
• Mosu Safari Tours: A 10-day Family Luxury Safari (6 pax maximum, non-participatory camping and lodging) is sold.
• Natureways Safaris: Child policy: children under 14 are not recommended on canoe safaris for safety reasons and are not accepted with mixed groups; they are welcome if the trip is private or with other families.
• Peake Safaris: Children under 12 at time of travel: 1 child at 50% of the adult rate per two full paying guests; a second child 25% off.
• River Horse Safaris: Generally 15 years is the minimum age; exceptions for 12-14 year olds on a private trip accompanied by parents and a support boat carrying provisions and younger children can be provided on request.
• Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safaris: Children are welcome and there is no upper age restriction; guests must tell the office children's ages in advance.
• Travel Creations Botswana: Family safaris are offered on several trip pages.
• Wild Focus Safaris: Scheduled departures have a minimum age of 12 years; younger children are advised to book a private safari tailored to the family.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 3 November 2026 · updated 3 November 2026