The ultimate safari experience, private guided safaris offer the freedom to decide how you want to explore, not restricted by the interests or timetables of others.
A private guided safari is the ultimate safari experience, tailored to your interests, your appetite for adventure and the level of luxury you require.
Given that every Bushbuck safari is unique, there is no such thing as an example itinerary. But we can tell you about some of the safaris our clients have taken.
Guests on this type of African safari holiday enjoy a tailor-made itinerary, staying in a number of carefully selected small camps and lodges, transferring from one to another by small aeroplane or vehicle.
We have hand-picked our recommended camps and lodges, which are all in superb locations with outstanding wildlife and excellent resident guides.
We have hand-picked our recommended camps and lodges, which are all in superb locations with outstanding wildlife and excellent resident guides.
There are literally no limits when it comes to choosing your safari destination or destinations. To give you inspiration, however, here are the countries our clients most regularly visit with some outline information on each, including when it is best to visit.
Looking for a particular type of holiday in Africa? To enhance your safari, there is a wide range of experience options to choose from which can form the basis of your trip or be included within an itinerary. There is something for everyone.
We are a small family company with over 35 years of experience in designing safari itineraries using what we know to be the best private guides, camps, lodges and riding safaris across 12 countries.
Friday November 4, 2022
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. If you’re itching to get away to avoid the short days, long nights and chilly drizzle which sits miserably on the horizon, then lucky you – a winter African safari is always incredible.
Thursday April 28, 2022
It goes without saying that Africa is a huge continent, which means deciding on a wildlife reserve to visit can be daunting. So I have put together a little guide to my favourite parks across the continent, which could help pinpoint the one that is just right for you.
Monday November 9, 2020
There has always been something quintessentially elegant about safaris. Ever since the era of the pioneering Edwardian travellers, when canvas tents with leather trunks, porcelain basins and brass lamps were set up in remote areas of the bush, the safari experience has been enhanced by the visual and textural quality of its immediate surroundings.
Monday October 21, 2019
The unintentional effect of popular wildlife documentaries has been to raise people’s expectations on safari to unrealistic levels. It's not all drama and crisis in the bush. Sometimes the real joy is experiencing Africa at peace.
Thursday September 26, 2019
If climbing Kilimanjaro is on your personal bucket list, you will know of its outstanding beauty. You will also be aware of its challenges. So what are the secrets of a successful - and enjoyable - climb?
Thursday April 18, 2019
Botswana is set for its busiest peak season on record but there is no cause for alarm: it may be busy but it's certainly not crowded.
Wednesday October 31, 2018
Bushbuck's guide to the best remote safari camps in unspoiled wildlife areas.
Wednesday October 31, 2018
For some, the real magic of a mobile tented safari is the opportunity to engage with their children, grandchildren or travelling companions away from the Internet and its isolating effects.
Monday September 17, 2018
A private guided safari is exclusive to you and hosted from the moment you arrive on safari to the finish of your trip by an expert safari guide. Perhaps surprisingly, a private guided safari need not cost any more than a regular safari.
Sunday July 22, 2018
The experiences are very different and so much depends on your personal preferences and how your visit sits within your overall itinerary design.
Thursday May 17, 2018
There was a time when there were distinct safari seasons across Africa. But things have changed over the years and visiting outside the traditional seasons is now not only possible, but often desirable.
Thursday January 11, 2018
If you are thinking of visiting Cape Town, here is our guide on the Top Ten things to include in your trip.
Thursday November 16, 2017
Unlike the Garden Route, our West Coast Route is unspoilt and uncrowded with open roads and unbridled nature.
Thursday November 16, 2017
There is such a huge range of riding safaris in Africa that it can be difficult to work out which is the best one for you.
Thursday November 16, 2017
Although their lifestyle would be considered a subsistence one, there is much to be learned and to admire in the San Bushmen communities.
Tuesday August 29, 2017
It's good news for Kenya, the spiritual home of safaris. Over 19 million voted in the August election and, although a re-vote will take place shortly, the mood is positive. The first vote showed that there has been a shift away from the politics of the opposition party.
Thursday July 27, 2017
No statistics truly prepare you for the wonder of Namibia. The size of Texas but with a population of just 2 million people, its scale is immense and its scenery breathtaking.
Tuesday May 9, 2017
Everyone dreams differently but with the right impartial advice you can find the best riding safari in Africa for you
Monday April 17, 2017
It used to be easy to answer the question about the best time to visit Zambia, but things have changed, and now there are many benefits to travelling outside the traditional safari season.
Friday March 24, 2017
Alongside the improvement in plumbing has come a different sort of safari camp. Bush showers that were open to the skies have been upgraded into fully walled and roofed en-suite bathrooms.
Monday March 6, 2017
Rwanda is incredibly picturesque and is famous for its mountain gorillas. Safari companies from southern Africa are investing in new exclusive lodges for gorilla trekking and my daughter Kitty and I have just returned from an refresher trip visiting new lodges so that we can match clients who wish to explore this stunning country with the best accommodation for them.
Monday March 6, 2017
Xanadu Villas in Zanzibar still have availability this Christmas. For a different kind of winter blues...
Wednesday February 15, 2017
The demand for private guided safaris continues to grow. So what is their secret? What is the benefit of having a private guide leading your safari from beginning to end?
Monday February 13, 2017
Kitty Chrisp, Boo's daughter, writes about how she became interested in making films and her love of Africa.
Wednesday January 25, 2017
Most people enjoy a safari, no matter how good it is. But a safari agent has wide experience of all types of camps and lodges and can distinguish the truly wonderful from the good enough.
Thursday October 13, 2016
Gorilla trekking: one of the best ways of protecting the survival of this rare species is through tourism.
Monday June 13, 2016
The Garden Route used to be the Grand Tour of South Africa for discerning travellers but its popularity has come at a price. South Africa is a well-populated country and when that population is on holiday the roads are filled with a constant flow of traffic.
Wednesday April 13, 2016
Nowhere is evolution, in all its forms, more apparent than in the African safari experience. It is not just flora and fauna that have evolved over millennia; over the last few decades the continent’s tourist industry has evolved too.
Sunday December 6, 2015
For Africa to remain the captivating safari destination that it is, the key must be sustainable ecotourism. Here, there is minimal impact on the environment while local communities also receive benefits.
Saturday October 10, 2015
Why combining classic safari action with riding safaris delivers a better experience
Thursday September 10, 2015
If an operator is confident about the abilities of a group, more risks can be taken and experience is often enhanced by the frisson of a little bit of danger.
Tuesday July 7, 2015
Think glamping and then double or treble it, adding a long list of creature comforts along the way. This is luxury at the highest end of the scale; and tents are veritable palaces.
Friday May 22, 2015
Sourcing and training the right horses is the first job of riding safari operators; but the second is matching each horse with a suitable rider (or vice versa depending on your perspective).
Thursday May 7, 2015
Why fly? Well, although many main roads are good in Southern Africa, the distances are vast. Away from main routes, roads tend to be bumpy sandy tracks; fun for a game drive but not a four hour transfer.
