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Where Expertise Meets Adventure.

At Indigo Safaris, we are passionate about creating life‑changing journeys—designing tailor‑made safaris, diving, trekking, and tribal trips since 2009. Our intimate team, led by a qualified field guide and adventure traveller, offers over 140 years of combined Africa travel planning experience, with homes and hands-on experience across eastern and southern Africa.

Why Travel with Indigo Safaris

Life-Changing Travel, Designed for You.

At Indigo Safaris, we are passionate about creating life‑changing journeys—designing tailor‑made safaris, diving, trekking, and tribal trips since 2009. Our intimate team, led by a qualified field guide and adventure traveller, offers over 140 years of combined Africa travel planning experience, with homes and hands-on experience across eastern and southern Africa.

We provide impartial expert advice

Our Managing Director is a qualified guide and tour leader with over 20 years’ experience and has led tours all over southern and eastern Africa. Combined, our small sales team of 10 has over 160 years Africa expertise up their sleeves, and we keep learning, spending up to six months a year on the road, checking up on current suppliers and potential new ones. We have visited the vast majority of the properties we send our clients to have been to every reserve and national park we promote, with Malawi being the notable exception (where we work with a very experienced ground handler).

We love the destinations we promote

We are incredibly passionate about all of the places we work with, especially our core areas of Africa and Papua New Guinea; their wildlife, their people and cultures, their histories, and their current challenges. We are a socially and environmentally conscious company. We are involved in wildlife conversation, marine conservation, human development, educational, and humanitarian projects across the continent, giving back around 30% of our net profits to a range of organisations and sponsorship programs. You can find out more about how we give back here. Or read about our carbon offsetting here

Your money is safe

Our main operating costs are digital advertising and then salaries. We are debt-free, and have no loans, mortgages, or monthly rent to cover. Client payments, when passing from your account to our suppliers and service providers is placed in an account separate from the one used to cover our operating costs. We back our suppliers, and should one of them fold with money for your future trip in their account, we will replace that service or accommodation with an equivalent one and cover it ourselves.

We’ve got your back

Our network of contacts and suppliers is well-nurtured, and we keep a close eye on the quality and value-for-money of services provided. On the rare accessions that an issue arises, no matter how small, we know who to call. In the event of a serious problem we can be contacted anytime from early morning to late evening, though an elephant emptying your splash pool at 1AM is best referred to the lodge staff, as are mysterious nocturnal noises outside your tent.

We are travellers ourselves

Our MD, aptly named Christopher (though not quite saintly), is a travelholic. From wild camping off-road trips and jungle trips in dugout canoes to luxury lodge fly-in safaris and remote ocean dive expeditions, the wanderlust is strong. We understand what drives the travel bug in us and fully understand both the intricacies of travel in Africa and our clients’ various and differing requirements.

We save you money

With special offers, with only one company to pay limiting your transaction costs and fees, with bank accounts in 5 currencies, and with bank-beating exchange rates. We are an international company, with bank accounts in the USA, the UK, Germany, France, and Australia, and accept card payments.

Don't take our word for it, here's what your fellow travellers have to say

What Our Guests Say

Adam Beach & Safari, Tanzania

3 weeks in Tanzania including safari and time on the coast on Pemba and Zanzibar. Ines really worked well with us suggesting a great trip outline.

Adam
Switzerland

Ellis – General Review

Everything lived up to my expectations. The service was top notch and the tours were amazing (including many leopard sightings!). Highly recommended

Ellis
United States

Kenya

“We had a great experience with Indigo Safari. Everything was perfect. Ines was so kind and always so quick to respond to all our questions and concerns… I do recommend Indigo Safari: amazing service…”

Rosanna Cuomo
Great Experience

Sarah G – Beach & Safari South Africa

Every detail was flawless. We saw the Big Five in Kruger, and then spent five blissful days on Benguerra Island. Thank you for making our dream trip so easy.

Sarah G
United Kingdom

Namibia Mention

"Indigo Safaris is an extremely great company to work with. Matthew was super helpful from the beginning right up until the end of our visit to Namibia… He made sure all our requests were met."

Tanya De Canha
South Africa

Anna R. General

Indigo Safaris provided the ultimate safari experience. We saw the Big Five, stayed in incredible lodges, and made memories we will treasure forever.

Anna R.
Germany

Start Your Journey with Indigo Safaris

Seamless planning, unforgettable memories.

Booking with us is straightforward and personalized from the start. Whether you’re drawn to epic wildlife safaris, immersive marine adventures, or cultural treks, our expert team ensures a seamless process from initial inquiry to departure.

Have a Specific Question?

Explore our FAQs for clear answers on everything from planning to what to expect on safari. Or, share a few details through our Safari form — it only takes a minute and helps us design a safari experience that’s completely tailored to you.

Behind Every Journey, There’s a Story.

Learn more about what makes travelling with Indigo Safaris extraordinary. Our blog reveals the passion, purpose, and expertise behind every safari — from conservation insights and destination highlights to guest experiences that bring our adventures to life. Dream. Explore. Discover. with Indigo Safaris, your safari experts.