The Westside Safari Difference

Westside Safari strives to offer you the best safari vacation service possible. We believe a safari vacation should be a unique, life-changing experience. That's why we only offer private safari vacations, expressly tailored to the needs of you and your group.

Unlike with larger, mass-market safari companies, you’ll never be crammed into a tour bus, crowded with strangers, and committed to a rigid, pre-set schedule. With Westside Safari, you’ll ride in a roomy and durable 4X4 Land Cruiser or Land Rover with large viewing hatches, a window for every passenger, and a friendly and knowledgeable guide.

Because your tour is private, you get to call the shots. Want to linger with the Giraffes? Wander with the Wildebeests? Cut a day short and return to your lodge? Your guide will be happy to accommodate.

And our flexibility doesn’t stop there. With Westside Safari, you have the ability to select from 3 accommodation levels for each of the itineraries we offer.

From comfortable 2 star to luxurious 4 Star accommodations, to our unforgettable "tent camp" experience, there's something to fit every mood and budget.

Speaking of accommodations, have you seen what we have to offer? Unlike the impersonal, hotel-chain accommodations of our larger competitors, Westside Safari offers a wide range and number of accommodation. Each has its own special character. Take a few minutes to view them in our Lodging section.

We offer full, quality wildlife viewing experiences. We don’t try to cut corners by padding your trip with visits to crowded, “touristy” areas. Nearly every day on your trip is spent inside a national park, conservation area, or game park. As animal lovers we believe in protection, not killing, so we do NOT arrange hunting safaris.

Safari expert and Westside Safari owner Geoff Herbert takes personal pride in making your trip the safari experience of a lifetime. With his expertise on the safari parks and lodging facilities, he offers information and insights you won't find in any brochure. From help with your travel documents to choosing the right sunscreen, Geoff goes the extra mile on every trip. Remember, with Westside Safari you're dealing with a person – not an uncaring travel agent.

Other travel companies offer Tanzanian safaris in their long list of "African safari destination options." We started Westside Safari because we love Tanzania. We have a personal connection there, and Tanzanian safaris are the only thing we do.

… and that's the Westside Safari difference!