The Safari Company NZ ltd

The Safari Company NZ ltd African overland safaris for grownups. Designed for 40+ age group. Interesting itineraries showcasing the highlights of East and Southern Africa.

We are a company offering you a unique, intimate and unforgettable experience of Africa... In a nutshell. Whether it’s your first trip or whether you’ve been on an overland truck a dozen times before, travelling with us is guaranteed to be the adventure of a lifetime.

Stone Town served up a feast for the senses! Our guests went on a spice tour through the historic streets and let's just...
18/08/2026

Stone Town served up a feast for the senses! Our guests went on a spice tour through the historic streets and let's just say, if you think your spice rack is impressive, wait until you smell the real deal.
Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, vanilla... it's like walking through nature's perfume aisle.

They sniffed, they tasted, they learned how Zanzibar became the "Spice Island" that flavoured the world.

From lions to lemongrass, this trip has it all.

Marangu isn't just the gateway to Kilimanjaro, it's a living museum of Chagga history. Our guests ventured into the Chag...
17/08/2026

Marangu isn't just the gateway to Kilimanjaro, it's a living museum of Chagga history. Our guests ventured into the Chagga Caves, man-made tunnels dug nearly 200 years ago as hideouts during tribal conflicts and Maasai raids. Crawling through those narrow passageways where women and children once sheltered? History doesn't get more immersive than that.

Then they surfaced for the ultimate pick-me-up, a hands on coffee tour. From bean to brew, they roasted, ground and sipped their way to their very own cup of Kilimanjaro coffee. And honestly? That freshly brewed cup hit different after crawling through history.

Because life's too short for instant coffee and boring tours. 😉

Safaris are spectacular but sometimes, a little culture and caffeine steal the show.

Just a few more Serengeti frames from our guests' adventure... Hyenas, a lone jackal, a serval, a warthog mid-root, crow...
17/08/2026

Just a few more Serengeti frames from our guests' adventure...

Hyenas, a lone jackal, a serval, a warthog mid-root, crowned cranes showing off and rhinos stealing the show. All at different hours, all absolutely unforgettable.

That Serengeti magic never gets old. 😍

Meet the grizzled veteran of the pod. That massive bite mark on his back? That's not just a scratch, that's a souvenir f...
15/08/2026

Meet the grizzled veteran of the pod. That massive bite mark on his back? That's not just a scratch, that's a souvenir from a territorial showdown with a rival bull. Hippo fights are brutal, folks. Those tusks can cause serious damage, and this guy wears his battle scars like a badge of honour.

But don't let the chubby cheeks and goofy grins fool you. Hippos are responsible for more human deaths in Africa than any other large animal. They're fiercely protective of their territory and can outrun you on land (yes, really!). In the water, they're practically submarines, gliding, rumbling and occasionally yawning to show off those dagger-like teeth.

Meet the Serengeti's ultimate fashion duo! Mr. Ostrich is rocking the classic black-tie look with those striking white w...
15/08/2026

Meet the Serengeti's ultimate fashion duo! Mr. Ostrich is rocking the classic black-tie look with those striking white wing feathers. Bold, flashy and impossible to miss. Meanwhile, Mrs. Ostrich keeps it earthy and chic in brown and grey.

But she's not being boring she's being brilliant. Her muted tones are perfect camouflage while she sits on those massive eggs (yep, the largest of any bird on Earth!). During the day, she blends right into the savannah, while he takes over the night shift when predators are less active. Teamwork makes the dream work!

And let's be honest, the Emu has got NOTHING on these two. Sorry, Australia. You've got big birds, but they're basically the awkward cousins at the family reunion. Ostriches? They've got style, speed, and serious attitude. 😎

Wake up. Fly in. Conquer the Serengeti!That's exactly how our clients kicked off their day , wheels up at sunrise, touch...
14/08/2026

Wake up. Fly in. Conquer the Serengeti!

That's exactly how our clients kicked off their day , wheels up at sunrise, touching down on the plains just as the wild was waking up. And boy, did it deliver.

Herds of elephants. Giraffes gliding like towers across the golden grass. Hippos grunting, crocs baking and lots of wildebeest.

Then the curveball. A surprise bush lunch, set up right beside the very rocks where lions should be snoozing. Except today, the kings were out on patrol so we claimed their throne.

And just when we thought the day couldn't peak…

A leopard. Draped over a branch. Tail swinging. Eyes locked. Pure perfection.

Here's the kicker; this cat was the one that got away in Masai Mara. The only Big Five member that eluded us there. But Serengeti? She said "I got you." And delivered on a silver platter.

Lions? Check. Elephants? Check. Buffalo? Rhino? Check and check. Leopard? Finally. Checkmate

Imagine explaining this to your kids: "Sorry, we can't afford college. Daddy hit an Elephant." 🐘The fines on Tanzanian r...
14/08/2026

Imagine explaining this to your kids: "Sorry, we can't afford college. Daddy hit an Elephant." 🐘

The fines on Tanzanian road signs are no joke . Elephants, giraffes, zebras and the countless other species listed all have one thing in common: they own the road. And for good reason. Elephants take nearly 2 years to gestate, giraffe populations are fragile, zebras balance ecosystems and every single animal on that sign plays a vital role in the wild. They were here long before our tarmac so we yield to them, always.

On our safaris, we treat every creature like royalty, keeping distance, never rushing, letting them cross freely. The only thing we hit? The snooze button on early wake-ups! 😉

Leave the dodging to us. You just sit back, click your camera and soak in the magic. 🐘🦒🦓

The dust, the heat, the distant hum of Nairobi's traffic and right there in front of us, a rhino grazing like the city d...
11/08/2026

The dust, the heat, the distant hum of Nairobi's traffic and right there in front of us, a rhino grazing like the city didn't exist. That's the reality of Nairobi National Park. Our group spent the morning tracking rhinos and other wildlife against a backdrop of skyscrapers and airplane contrails. It's not pristine. It's not quiet. But it is extraordinary and deeply vulnerable. Parks like this don't exist anywhere else.

We really hope that this place will be fiercely protected for generations yet to come. Some legacies are too precious to lose.

Amidst a swirling sea of orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a baby rhino and a daring little zebr...
10/08/2026

Amidst a swirling sea of orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a baby rhino and a daring little zebra have declared themselves part of the herd. The keepers here do more than bottle-feed, they become surrogate parents, sleeping beside their charges through the night, soothing every fear and teaching them to trust again.

Sheldrick's legacy is monumental but watching this mismatched crew tussle in the mud while lots of trunks waved nearby? Pure Nairobi poetry. Because here, love knows no boundaries. Species, size or stripes be damned.

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