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WE ARE

Only One Safaris

We were not always safari people. In fact, we were just like you—high-achieving professionals who heard about “safaris” and thought, “I’ve seen it already on TV, who needs to see it in the flesh.” Until one day, we tried it ourselves.

And everything changed.

It was not a vacation. It was a full-on reset. A mental, emotional, and spiritual shift. Something about the rhythm of nature, the stillness of the land, the way time stretches in the African wild—it reordered our perspective on everything.

Now, 20+ years later, we are the team behind Only One Safaris: A boutique, expert-led safari company founded by professionals who have lived and curated unforgettable African experiences since the early 2000s.

EXPLORE AFRICA

Our Destinations

We have personally experienced every lodge, every route, every moment we recommend.
From the vast plains of Kenya to the waterways of Botswana, we will match you with the perfect destination for your dream safari.

WHY US

Why Choose Only One Safaris

Immersive Luxury

Experience Africa’s wilderness through our carefully selected luxury camps and lodges that blend comfort with authentic wildlife encounters.

Access the most breathtaking and diverse landscapes across Africa’s premier safari regions

Intimate Knowledge

Benefit from over 50 years’ of collective experience from our small team of experts

Tailored Journeys

Benefit from our completely customized itineraries designed around your specific interests, pace, and preferences
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Cultural Connection

Engage with local communities through respectful, meaningful experiences that reveal the rich human heritage of Africa

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Safari Stories & Insights

Expert tips, destination guides, and transformative travel tales
Batwa community guide sharing forest knowledge in Uganda

Batwa Pygmies: The Forest Keepers

The Batwa people lived inside the forests of southwestern Uganda for thousands of years, alongside the mountain gorillas, without destroying either. Then the national parks arrived and evicted them. The Batwa Trail is how their culture survives today – and one of the most quietly powerful experiences you can have in Uganda.

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Wild chimpanzee in the rainforest of Mahale Mountains National Park

Chimp Trekking: Mahale Mountains

Mahale Mountains National Park sits on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika in western Tanzania, accessible only by light aircraft and boat, with no roads and no vehicles inside the park. The chimpanzees here are among the most habituated in Africa. The lodge is extraordinary.

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Luxury passenger train crossing South Africa's Karoo landscape

The Blue Train: Slow Travel

The Blue Train covers 1,600 kilometers between Pretoria and Cape Town in 27 hours, entirely in moving luxury. Private suites, white-linen dining, and the Karoo rolling past the window while you dress for dinner. It is Africa’s most famous train journey and one of the best arguments for slowing down a South Africa itinerary.

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Let's Create Your African Adventure

Have questions about planning your safari? Want to discuss your dream African adventure? We are here to help you create the perfect journey.