By Karin Jones, CTC, MBA
Founder of Artisans of Safari
Designing African safaris since 1987
Host & Co-Producer of Safari ChangeMakers
Recognized by Travel + Leisure / Condé Nast Traveler
Unlock the Secrets of Tailor-Made Safaris
The best safaris aren’t measured in thread counts or butler-to-guest ratios. They’re measured in moments — the kind that quietly rearrange how you see the world. What we offer is something rarer than luxury: a deeply personal experience, shaped entirely around you, and kept well away from the well-worn tourist trail.
That said, if descending into a wine cellar beneath a five-star game lodge sounds like your kind of evening, we’re not here to stop you. If you want a candlelight dinner served course by course — by canoe — on a raft in the middle of the Zambezi River, we’ll make it happen. Or perhaps a full day walking through the bush with a private guide, pausing for tea and scones as the wilderness unfolds around you. These aren’t indulgences at odds with authenticity. They are the experience — when they’re right for you.
That’s the whole point of a custom-planned safari.
Curated Experiences Await
- If the budget is tighter, we’ll find ways to go for the place with style and a unique atmosphere and vibe, rather than the cookie-cutter vanilla bland hotel chain on the regular safari route, which you’ll find in every safari brochure and mass market website.
- And… we’ll add special experiences to heighten each moment of the trip!
Embark on Your Safari of a Lifetime
Whether you’re dreaming of a thrilling wildlife safari, a cultural odyssey to Egypt, Ethiopia or Morocco, or a luxurious beach escape to the Seychelles, Mauritius or Zanzibar, Artisans of Safari is dedicated to crafting the perfect vacation for you. Contact us to start planning your journey of a lifetime.
The real secret lies in starting with a blank piece of paper and having a planning meeting to find out DREAMS, MUST SEES and PERSONAL STYLE. Some people enjoy classic old Africa, others want a hip and modern flare…
The first step is a conversation with us to explore your vision for the trip, and then we’ll collaborate to design your dream trip!