Why Choose a Luxury Safari with The Bespoke African Safari Co.

Africa holds a special place in our hearts. All of the professionals on our safari crew have local African roots. Growing up on game reserves, working as head rangers and lodge managers, and spending our own vacations on safari, we have a deep understanding of what it takes to make a journey to Africa truly unforgettable.

Every travel agency says they are the greatest, so we wanted to publicly commit to putting you, the customer, first. The Bespoke African Safari Company offers a guarantee called the “Big 5”

#2 Our best price promise.

You will always get the best value with us, in one complete tailor-made itinerary.

Our longstanding partnerships with Africa’s leading tour operators and considerable clout allow us to provide you with unbeatable value without sacrificing quality. Our best price guarantee means that if you discover a lower price anywhere for the same itinerary, we will match it.

We take the guesswork out of planning your trip by giving you a personalized itinerary. In exchange for our completely free and objective guidance, you’ll receive the best deal possible from The Bespoke African Safari Co.

#4 Complete financial protection.

All deposits will be kept securely. When you book with The Bespoke African Safari Co., you can rest assured that you won’t lose any money.

Our Money-Back Guarantee and accreditation bond with the Uganda Tourism Board (membership number UTB/RTT/TT/2021/100069) protect you in the highly improbable event that a supplier in your itinerary defaults and fails to deliver the accommodation, scheduled transport, or activity service for which we arranged and pre-paid. This perk is included on all of our safaris and helps us protect your financial investment.

Another option is to use our secure, state-of-the-art online payment system, which accepts major credit cards like Visa and Mastercard.

What Makes The Bespoke African Safari Co. Different

• The Bespoke African Safari Co. has been ranked as Africa’s Best Safari Outfitter by Travel+Leisure a record-breaking ten times. There is no comparable firm. In addition, we are the only tour operator to have ever been inducted into Travel+Leisure’s Hall of Fame and have consistently been voted Africa’s Best Value by the publication’s readers.
• Ugandans Joseph and Carter founded the Bespoke African Safari Co. and are based out of Africa. You can talk to them and the rest of the Bespoke African Safari Co. staff whenever you like about whatever you need or want to know more about. Access to amazing people, places, and experiences is “only with Bespoke African Safari Co.” thanks to the Carter Family’s lengthy history and established standing throughout Africa.
• Our extensive in-country team has honed these itineraries over many years of service.
• Our Safari Directors meticulously and frequently assess all of the luxury camps and lodges they visit on the ground.
• We are able to put our customers’ needs ahead of our own because we do not own or run the lodges and campers we use.
• Only with Bespoke African Safari Co. will you find a knowledgeable Driver Guide and a Silver or Gold level Safari Director accompanying you during your entire East African adventure. Instead of the usual one driver, you will have two enthusiastic specialists at your disposal.
• Bespoke African Safari Co. is the only safari company that offer a Concierge Team that truly delivers. Anywhere a Bespoke African safari can take you, from the middle of the forest to the heart of Kampala, is accessible around-the-clock and every day of the week. They are prepared to accommodate sudden, out-of-the-ordinary needs. Misplaced your prescription? Do you need your glasses replaced? Got a hankering for your go-to munchie? Pick up the phone and call them.
• There will be no gratuities. Ever. Absolutely not! The Bespoke African Safari Co. pioneered an industry policy many years ago by including not only the usual tips for waiters, porters, and everyone else involved in your luxury safari, but also gratuities for your Safari Director, Driver-Guide, Tracker, and Rangers. We’ve taken all the guesswork out of tipping, both in terms of knowing when it’s appropriate and how much to give.
• All meals are included as well. In addition, on a Bespoke African Custom Safari, you are free to make impromptu plans for dinner at any time, and we will gladly cover the cost. The food options in Africa are truly remarkable, and there are little restrictions on how often or where you can eat out. And don’t fret over booking accommodations or scouting out must-sees in advance, since we’ve got you covered there, too.
• We’ll buy you a drink at the restaurant. We are pleased to provide wine, beer, bottled water, and soft drinks from the expanding wine and beer industries in East and South Africa. In Southern Africa, we often foot the bill for booze as well.
• Every establishment has a valet laundry service available. That’s right, you don’t need to bring as much stuff, and you can even bring some clean clothing back with you.
• Our boutique luxury safaris are intimate, accommodating no more than 12 guests at a time and often only two. This implies that you will receive more individualized service from the Safari Directors and Driver-Guides provided by Bespoke African Safari Co.

Wait, there’s more!

• Even if there are only two of you, every scheduled departure of Bespoke African Safaris will go on. We’ve never had to call off a trip before.
• There will be no pointless travel between hotels and tents. Thanks to our extensive network of domestic flights, you won’t have to spend as much time in the car, freeing you up to take in all the unforgettable Bespoke African Safari Moments—from bush cocktails to spectacular walking safaris—that await you on every departure. Spend less time traveling and more time enjoying your destination.
• All of our safaris provide the option of private bush flights and cars for your group of friends or family.
• Each of our spacious, custom-built 4-wheel-drive safari cars is loaded to the gills with refreshments, snacks, Nikon binoculars, bird and wildlife guides, and bean bags for steadying long lenses. In addition, there will be a window seat available for each passenger.
• You can rely on the Bespoke African Safari Co. to keep you in touch at all times… All of our safari vehicles in Africa come equipped with free Wi-Fi. Your safari pictures won’t be sitting in a server queue for hours. And if you use the hashtag #bespokeafricansafaris on social media, we’ll help you brag about how much fun you’re having.
• All of the premium camps and lodges that the Bespoke African Safari Co. uses offer free Wi-Fi to their visitors. It’s nice to know you can stay in touch with the outside world, even if you don’t want to.
• You’ll want to show off your safari bag. We collaborated with market leaders to develop a lightweight, fashionable safari duffel that rolls and has a retractable handle, making it ideal for the cargo holds of bush planes. a unique purse that would cost hundreds if it were for sale, but alas, it’s not! The spacious purse also allows you to indulge your passion for African beaded jewelry and one-of-a-kind wood carvings.
• Our ground staff have access to the greatest resources available since Bespoke African Safari Co. is linked to the strongest security and advising networks in the United States and Africa. Travelers with Bespoke African Safari Co. can rest assured that they will have access to medical care and emergency transportation thanks to the company’s comprehensive Passenger Protection Program, which includes the use of East Africa’s renowned Flying Doctors.
• Our Gym in a Bag includes a yoga mat, jump rope, and a variety of stretch bands and weights, so you can get in a good workout without leaving the comfort of your room. Carrying the bag would cause you to use energy, but you won’t have to do that.
• With three Education awards and two “Doing It All” awards, Bespoke African Safari Co. has earned more World Savers Awards than any other tour operator in history. And Tourism Cares presented us with their inaugural Legacy in Travel Philanthropy Award.
• We love it when other prominent publications gush over us, too! Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Departures, AFAR, National Geographic Traveler, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and countless others have all written glowing reviews of Bespoke African Safari Co.

We will always strive to improve our services because of our dedication to hospitality, quality, and corporate social responsibility. In this way, we ensure that we continue to be distinct from one another. Come along. We can’t wait to share Africa with you.