About Explorest Travel
A boutique safari company built by Africa specialists — for travelers who want more than a tour.
Our Story
Explorest Travel was founded by a team of Africa specialists who had spent years on the ground across Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda — guiding, researching, and building relationships with the finest camps and conservation partners on the continent. We started the company because we believed luxury safari travel could do more: more for the traveler, more for the wildlife, and more for the communities that call these landscapes home.
Every safari we design is built from scratch. We don't work from pre-packaged itineraries or commission-driven lodge lists. We start with a conversation — about your interests, your travel style, the wildlife moments that matter most to you — and we build the journey around that. Whether you want a private fly-camp on the Mara River during the Migration, a gorilla trek at dawn in Volcanoes National Park, or a slow, immersive week in the Serengeti with a single camp and a single guide, we design it to feel like it was made for you. Because it was.
Our team has spent years on the ground across East Africa, building the kind of knowledge that only comes from time in the field. We know which camps have the best guiding. We know the seasonal rhythms that determine where the wildlife will be. We know the operators who are genuinely committed to conservation — and those who are not. That depth of knowledge is what separates an Explorest Travel safari from anything you could book off a shelf.
Why Explorest Travel
There are many ways to book a safari. Here is what makes ours different.
No off-the-shelf itineraries
We don't sell pre-packaged tours. Every safari is designed from scratch around your specific interests, travel dates, and the experiences that matter most to you.
One specialist, start to finish
You work with a single dedicated safari specialist from your first conversation to your return home. No call centres, no handoffs, no repeating yourself.
Curated lodge partnerships
We work only with camps and operators we know personally — places we have visited, vetted, and trust to deliver an exceptional experience. Our recommendations are never commission-driven.
Conservation-first approach
Every safari we design actively supports the places you visit. We partner exclusively with operators that prioritize wildlife conservation, anti-poaching, and genuine community benefit.
Deep destination knowledge
Our team has spent years on the ground in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. We know the seasonal rhythms, the best camps for each traveler type, and the hidden details that make a safari extraordinary.
Transparent, honest advice
We will tell you when a destination isn't right for your travel dates, when a camp doesn't match your style, and when a simpler itinerary will serve you better. Our goal is the right safari, not the most expensive one.
What We Stand For
Bespoke by Design
No two safaris are the same. Every itinerary is crafted from scratch around your interests, travel style, and the wildlife experiences that matter most to you.
Responsible Travel
We partner exclusively with camps and operators that prioritize conservation, community benefit, and low-impact travel. Your safari actively supports the places you visit.
Deep Expertise
Our team has spent years on the ground across East Africa. We know the camps, the guides, the seasonal rhythms — and we use that knowledge to build better safaris.
Personal Service
From your first conversation to your return home, you work directly with a dedicated safari specialist who knows your trip inside and out.
Travel That Gives Back
We believe that a great safari should leave the places you visit better than you found them. Every camp we recommend, every operator we partner with, and every itinerary we design is guided by a commitment to conservation, community, and the long-term health of Africa's wild places. A portion of every booking is donated to wildlife sanctuaries and other conservation efforts.
Our Conservation Commitment