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Private, Tailor-Made Journeys Across East Africa | Operating Since 2007
How We Differ
Safaris Designed With Intention, Not Templates
Many safari companies offer similar promises:
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Luxury
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Wildlife
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Unforgettable moments.
What truly distinguishes a safari is not what is included
— but how the journey is designed, paced, and guided.
At Shrike Safaris, we specialize in private, tailor-made safaris across East Africa, carefully crafted around the individual traveler.
Operating since 2007, our approach has been shaped by years of guiding and designing bespoke journeys in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Zanzibar.
We Begin With Listening, Not Selling
Most safari itineraries begin with a predefined route.
Ours begin with a conversation.
Before suggesting destinations, lodges, or timelines, we take time to understand:
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How you like to travel
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What draws you to Africa
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Whether you value depth or variety
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How much movement feels natural for you
Only then do we begin shaping your safari.
This is why every Shrike journey is custom-designed from scratch and why no two itineraries are ever the same.
Every Safari Is Private — By Design
Your journey with Shrike Safaris is always private.
This includes:
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A private safari vehicle
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A dedicated professional guide
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Complete flexibility with timing, stops, and daily rhythm
If you wish to linger with a wildlife sighting, you can.
If you prefer a slow morning over an early departure, the day adjusts around you.
Privacy is not an upgrade.
It is the foundation of every safari we design.
We Design for Flow, Not Coverage
Many East African safaris focus on fitting in as many parks as possible.
We believe something different.
Africa reveals itself most fully when there is space —
space between destinations, space within days, space to pause.
Our tailor-made safaris emphasize:
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Fewer long drives
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Thoughtful sequencing of landscapes
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Balanced days that allow time to rest as well as explore
Rather than asking “How much can we see?”
We ask, “What truly deserves your time?”
Our Guides Are Not Assigned. They Are Invested.
Our guides are not rotating staff.
Many have guided with Shrike Safaris for years.
Some since our earliest days.
They know the land not as a product, but as home.
They guide with:
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Calm confidence
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Deep regional and wildlife knowledge
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Respect for local communities and conservation
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An instinct for shaping each day naturally
You are not being managed.
You are being hosted.
Local Presence, Global Understanding
Shrike Safaris is based in East Africa, not offshore.
This gives our travelers:
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Real-time insight into conditions on the ground
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Direct relationships with lodges and local partners
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Immediate support throughout the journey
At the same time, we understand international expectations:
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Clear communication
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Reliable logistics
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Professional planning standards
You receive the benefits of both — without compromise.
Flexibility Is Part of the Design
Wildlife does not follow schedules.
Neither should your safari.
Our private safaris are designed to allow:
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Adjustments during travel
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Changes in pace or interest
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Weather- or wildlife-led decisions
When a moment calls for staying longer,
you should not have to consult a rigid plan.
Crowd Avoidance Is Built Into the Itinerary
Crowds do not happen by accident.
They happen by timing.
Our safari planning considers:
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Peak movement hours within national parks
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Seasonal and regional visitor patterns
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Alternative routes and lesser-traveled areas
Sometimes avoiding crowds means adjusting the route.
Sometimes it means adding an extra night.
Sometimes it means choosing a quieter camp nearby.
These decisions are subtle — and they transform the experience.
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How We Measure Success
We do not measure success by how much you saw.
We measure it by:
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How present you felt
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How naturally the journey unfolded
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How unhurried the days became
If you return home feeling restored rather than rushed,
then the safari was designed well.
Transparency Builds Trust
From the beginning, we are clear about:
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What is included
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How decisions are made
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How payments and logistics are handled
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What support you have while traveling
You will always know where you stand — and who is responsible.
Thoughtful Travel, Lasting Impact
Some journeys are designed only for enjoyment.
Others leave something meaningful behind.
Our 360° Impact Safari reflects our belief that travel can support communities without compromising experience.
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The same care.
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The same standards.
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A wider circle of benefit.
Who This Approach Is For
Shrike Safaris is best suited for travelers who:
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Value depth over volume
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Prefer calm confidence to salesmanship
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Want a journey shaped around them, not a brochure
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Understand that the finest experiences are often the quietest
If this resonates, we will likely work very well together.