A Private Safari — Just You, Your Guide and the Wild
Your own vehicle, your own guide, and the bush entirely to yourselves
On a private safari, the vehicle is yours. There are no strangers on the bench beside you, no compromise on when you leave camp, and no rush back for someone else’s schedule. If you want to sit with a leopard for an hour, you sit with the leopard for an hour.
It is the way of travelling most of our guests choose once they understand the difference — and it is where Ranger Buck’s hands-on, personal style matters most. A private safari is part of our wider range of luxury African safaris, all built around you.
What “Private” Actually Means
A shared safari puts you in a vehicle with other guests from the same lodge. A private safari gives you sole use of the vehicle and, if you wish, a dedicated private guide who travels with you throughout. The day bends around your interests, not the group’s.
- Your own 4×4 and guide — no sharing.
- Leave and return when you like; linger at sightings.
- Focus on what you love: big cats, birds, photography, walking.
- Complete discretion — ideal for high-profile guests and families alike.
The Difference a Private Guide Makes
A private guide learns your rhythm on day one and carries it through the whole trip — from the airport to the bush to the city. Our guests routinely single them out by name, which tells you everything about the standard we insist on.
“We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team… You always feel like a VIP!”
— Ranger Buck guest (planned with Lindsay)
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Safaris
Is a private safari more expensive?
It carries a premium over a shared vehicle, but it buys flexibility, privacy and time — and on a bespoke trip we can balance private guiding against lodge choice to fit your budget.
Can we have the same guide for the whole trip?
Yes. A dedicated private guide can travel with you across camps and cities, giving continuity that guests love.
Is a private safari good for photography?
Excellent — you control the time and position at each sighting, which is exactly what serious photography needs.
Do you cater to high-profile or VIP guests?
Discreetly and routinely. Privacy and security are built into how we plan.
Who a Private Safari Suits
Families who want to keep everyone together; couples who want to be alone; photographers who need patience and position; and anyone who values privacy. It is also the natural choice for well-known guests — the same discretion trusted by the public figures who travel with us, from Springbok World Cup-winning captain John Smit to Dakar champion Giniel de Villiers.
- Families travelling together across every generation.
- Couples wanting privacy and their own pace.
- Photographers and birders who need time at a sighting.
- VIP and high-profile guests who need discretion.
Where We Arrange Private Safaris
The private reserves of the Greater Kruger — Sabi Sand, Timbavati and Klaserie — and lodges such as Mala Mala, Kapama and Kings Camp are ideal for private guiding, with off-road access and superb sightings. We match the reserve and lodge to the way you want to travel.
Example Private Safari Itinerary
DAY 1
SAXON HOTEL VILLAS & SPA
Bed and Breakfast
1 Night
DAYS 2-6
CHEETAH PLAINS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
4 Nights
DAYS 6-8
DELAIRE GRAFF LODGES & SPA
Bed and Breakfast
2 Nights
DAYS 8-11
THE SILO HOTEL
Bed and Breakfast
3 Nights
What’s Included on a Private Safari
A private safari with Ranger Buck typically includes:
- Sole use of your safari vehicle — never shared.
- A dedicated guide, with an optional private guide throughout.
- Premium lodge accommodation, all meals and most drinks.
- Twice-daily private game drives, on your schedule.
- Park and conservation fees, transfers and internal flights.
- Your whole trip in the Travel Key app, with a team on call.
- Complete privacy and discretion, from bush to city.
- The freedom to linger at a sighting or change plans on the day.
- Honest, first-hand lodge recommendations — the fit for you, not the biggest commission.
Make It Even More Personal:
Add a private guide who travels with you throughout, choose an exclusive-use lodge for total privacy, or add a fly-in to save time on the road.
Curate Your Own
Personalised Travel Itinerary
Curate Your Own Personalised Travel Itinerary
We specialise in creating completely personalised travel itineraries tailored to your personal needs and expectations. Simply click on the button below to chat to one of our ecosafari specialists and lets start planning your very best African safari to your very favourite destination.
+27 83 653 5776
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info@rangerbucksafaris.com
16 Lourie Close, Meyersdal Eco Estate,
Alberton, Gauteng
16 Lourie Close, Meyersdal Eco Estate, Alberton, Gauteng
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