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Private, Tailor-Made Journeys Across East Africa | Operating Since 2007
Private African Safaris Designed Around Your Inner Rhythm
For nearly two decades, Shrike Safaris has quietly designed a limited number of thoughtful, tailor-made journeys each year for travelers who value depth, discretion, and seamless execution.
We don’t offer fixed packages.
You’ll be met with patience, thoughtful questions, and space to articulate what matters most — before any routes or lodges are discussed.
A Different Way to Plan a Safari
Most safari companies begin with itineraries.
We begin with people.
Every Shrike journey starts with a conversation.
You’ll be met first with patience, thoughtful questions, and genuine curiosity —
then with a safari shaped around who you are, how you move through the world, and what truly matters to you.
This approach allows us to design experiences that consistently meet — and often exceed — expectations, whether a journey is high-end, mid-range, or somewhere in between.
Safaris Designed to Match Your Inner Rhythm
No two travelers move through Africa the same way.
That’s why no two Shrike safaris are ever alike.
Your journey may include:
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Private guides and vehicles
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Carefully selected lodges and camps
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Balanced pacing with space to rest and absorb
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Seamless logistics handled quietly in the background
Our goal is simple:
for everything to feel handled, calm, and exactly right.
A Private Safari Moment in Tanzania
— Inspired by mornings in the Serengeti
Before dawn, while the camp is still quiet, your guide knocks softly.
No radios crackling.
No convoy forming.
Just coffee warming on the fire and the sky beginning to lighten.
You drive slowly, without urgency.
At a bend in the track, the vehicle stops.
A small group of elephants moves through the mist, their silhouettes dark against the pale horizon.
No one speaks.
You stay as long as you wish.
This is how Shrike Safaris designs private, tailor-made safaris in Tanzania and across East Africa — around space, timing, and presence.
Not around checklists.
Not around crowded sightings.
But around moments that feel unforced.
Personal.
And quietly unforgettable.
Who We Work With
Shrike Safaris is best suited for travelers who:
• Value thoughtful planning over speed
• Enjoy meaningful conversation and shared ideas
• Are open to co-creating their journey
• Appreciate calm, professional guidance
• Care about where — and how — they travel
We work with couples, families, solo travelers, private groups, and first-time or repeat safari guests — as long as there is alignment and openness.
This selectivity allows us to offer a higher level of care and attention to every journey we design.
Journeys Shaped by Experience
— Not Templates
Every Shrike safari is built from the ground up.
We often recommend doing less — but better.
From airport arrival to the final day of your journey, details are handled thoughtfully so you can focus on being present.
Guests often tell us the experience feels effortless — not because it is simple, but because it is well designed.
“Mark asked us what we truly dreamed of experiencing — and then delivered thoughtful, top-notch service from beginning to end...
— Thurston & Husband, US
“This was the most amazing trip I have ever been on. I thought the Galapagos was going to be hard to beat. Shrike Safaris is a first-class tour company...
— Wayne Barrett, Canada
Every Shrike Journey is a Conversation in Motion.
Christine & John Carney with Friends, UK
Seeking privacy and space.
Quiet camps. Slow mornings.
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Mia & Anna, Denmark
A carefully staged ascent prioritizing acclimatization and confidence.
Haylea and Ryan, US
Wild landscapes balanced with celebration and barefoot time by the sea.
Travel That Gives Back
— The 360° Impact Safari
Shrike Safaris believes meaningful travel should extend beyond the journey itself.
Our 360° Impact Safari supports orphans and vulnerable children in Tanzania, allowing guests to travel with intention while contributing to local communities respectfully and sustainably.
Chacha has been guiding with Shrike since our earliest days.
Beside him, his son Wambura — carrying the same calling forward.