Legendary Safari Experiences
Wildlife Biologist-Planning &
Unparalleled Guiding
A trip to Africa can often overwhelm the senses, much like the number of safari operators available to consumers today can make travel planning an overwhelming decision. That’s where The Wild Source comes in.
from mainstream safari operators?
Extraordinarily Unconventional Safari Experiences
World Class
Guiding
As a tour operator founded by safari guides, we know the experience, knowledge, and passion of your guide is the backbone of the entire safari experience
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Wildlife Biologist Background
Our founder Bill’s biology background informs our planning decisions. Meanwhile, our Tanzanian biologists are actively conducting field research in the Serengeti.
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Revolutionary Partnerships
We are committed to empowering local safari guides to gain ownership of camps that traditionally only benefit foreign expat owners
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Custom
Planning
Our planning team has the personal “boots on the ground” experience and deep knowledge of wildlife destinations to plan the best safari tailored to your interests.
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The Process We Use To Deliver Exactly What You Want
How We Plan Your Ultimate Safari
It Starts with
Your Dreams
Your Dreams
We Stay True to Our Foundation:
The best guides, locations, and local connections are the pillars of our product
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Itineraries
Itineraries
We Start with the Big Picture:
We take time to explain the differences between safari styles and destinations
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With Our Team
With Our Team
We Get to Know You:
There is no “best” safari! We learn your preferences and what you want to prioritize
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(With Our Help)
(With Our Help)
Your safari planner customizes an itinerary then fine-tunes it with further input
Go On Your Adventure of a Lifetime!
Once confirmed, we provide a preparation packet to keep you excited and prepared!
Our Team
Johnson "Ping” Nkukuu
Masai Mara, Kenya
Fadhil Magoye
Arusha, Tanzania
Annie Garner
Colorado, USA
Yusuf Magoye
Arusha, Tanzania
Emily Hancock
Colorado, USA
Mariam Mrutu
Arusha, Tanzania
Sosy Maira
Arusha, Tanzania
Paul Kirui
Masai Mara, Kenya
Henry Akeyo
Arusha, Tanzania
Peter Kiyaa
Masai Mara, Kenya
George Mbwambo
Arusha, Tanzania
Molly Froehlich
Colorado, USA
David Maira
Arusha, Tanzania
Clara Moore
Colorado, USA
Diesel Tsosha
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Alexandra Hankins
Colorado, USA
Benson Makungu
Arusha, Tanzania
Katt Hendershot
Colorado, USA
Moinga Timan
Arusha, Tanzania
Raymos Mbwambo
Arusha, Tanzania
Josephat Marcos
Arusha, Tanzania
Featured Destinations
THE GREAT MIGRATION AND MORE
Tanzania
Home of the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the Great Migration.
Featured Itineraries
Quintessential Tanzania: Calving Season
-Top wildlife regions of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
-Biologist informed planning to see Great Migration calving and herds in the thousands
-Private naturalist guide from The Wild Source (name and bio provided at booking)
-Private vehicle with unlimited mileage and fuel
-Learn from biologists at our Njozi Ndutu Camp
Ultimate East Africa: River Crossing Season
-The best of The Wild Source private guiding in both Tanzania and Kenya
-Designed to cater to full-day, serious wildlife viewing, flexible meals in the bush, and avoiding crowds
-Wildlife biologists who have unmatched knowledge of the local animals
-Strategically planned for best chances of Great Migration river crossings
-Authentic tented camps with a classic safari feel
Kenya Expedition with Top Private Guiding
-Private guiding with Kenya’s most legendary guides (Ping or Peter Kiyaa)
-Best of the world famous Mara Reserve plus additional exclusivity of a private conservancy
-Support local ownership – Enaidura is majority guide-owned and operated, Mara Siana is 50% Masai owned and 50% female owned
-Full days on safari with ultimately flexibility of a private vehicle
-Diversity of activities – game drives, night drives, off-roading, walking safaris, Maasai culture
South African Splendor: Cape Town and Sabi Sands Safari
-A diverse itinerary in regions and activities, but with the simple logistics of traveling to one country – great for first-time safarigoers
-The best of a Big Five safari experience in the Sabi Sand private reserve, adjacent to Kruger National Park
-Safari in the private reserve means fewer vehicles and camps, and no day trippers or public campsites like Kruger
-Delicious wine, stunning scenery and outstanding culinary delights in the charming Cape Winelands
-See Africa’s cosmopolitan side and breathtaking coastline in modern Cape Town
Rwanda 4-Day Gorilla Trekking
-Up-close, on-foot viewing of endangered mountain gorillas – a rare and intimate experience with these social primates
-Two gorilla treks, each one visiting a different gorilla family and offering a unique experience
-Follow in the footsteps of Dian Fossey in Volcanoes National Park where gorilla trekking conservation began
-Possible to add this extension to almost any other safari experience
-Rwandan culture and city tour, plus options to add golden monkey trekking for more primate viewing
Botswana Desert and Delta Safari
-Top wildlife viewing regions of Botswana at 40-50% discount off peak season
-Focused on private concessions where there are very few vehicles traversing extremely large areas
-Expert guide AND a tracker per vehicle to increase chances for wildlife sightings, especially predators
-Green season magic – well-fed and watered animals, lots of baby herbivores, dramatic lighting for photography
-Avoid the higher crowds and inaccessible prices of peak season
The Latest from Our Africa Safari Blog
Safari Swap: If You Like This Classic Destination, Consider This “Off the Beaten Path” Location
We are lucky to have many travelers who continue to return on our safaris time and time again. If you are a seasoned pro of safari and looking for a new, adventurous destination to explore, read on.
Expert Safari Planning Tips
We know the first quarter of the year for many of you is travel planning time. With that in mind, our planning team wanted to share a few tips from our insiders’ playbook to help you make the most of your safari planning for 2026, 2027, or even 2028.
Camp Feature – Papa’s Camp, Uganda
Have you ever stepped into a camp, taken a deep breath, and instantly thought to yourself, “I’m home”? Well, that’s exactly how I felt the moment I arrived at Papa’s Camp in Uganda.
Trip Report: Republic of Congo, October 2025 – A Very Different Kind of Safari
I've been on a lot of safaris over the years. I've driven across thousands of miles of Africa (and walked a fair bit too). Here's why the Republic of Congo is an entirely different kind of African safari experience.
Featured Group Trip
Women in Conservation – Great Apes Group Safari – 2027
October 2 - 12, 2027
Join this group safari to follow in the footsteps of the pioneering women in primate conservation, Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey. To go where these strong women have gone is to understand their sacrifice and some of the hardships they endured. Their tenacity kept them positive through language barriers, sparse provisions, funding woes, sickness, and more but still they persevered to commit themselves to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of the human understanding of some of our closest living relatives. Now, Trip Leader from The Wild Source, Clara Moore, wants to share these experiences with you. With a group size maximum of 6 guests, this will be an exclusive and extraordinary safari for the adventurous traveler looking for something a little different than the traditional safari.
Experience rustic adventure in Gombe National Park, staying in basic tents to put your feet on the ground on the same forest paths that Jane Goodall forged years ago. We will have unique and private access to this remote park that most African travelers miss out on. Exclusivity like this is rare in Africa. On the banks of beautiful Lake Tanganyika, we will stay under canvas with just the basic amenities we need, such as en-suite bathrooms, where the sounds of the wild and exotic bird calls will be our morning alarm. Meals here will be simple and served outside as we sit together and enjoy the remoteness of this special place. This is simple yet comfortable eco-style living.
After witnessing the magnificent chimpanzees, it is onward to Rwanda where we will stay in a hotel close to the park headquarters for convenient access to mountain gorilla trekking. Here we will be living more luxuriously in walled rooms in a stylish boutique hotel. The gardens and mountain views will ensure we still feel the call of nature as we explore this mountainous volcanic landscape where Dian Fossey spent her years studying the mighty mountain gorilla. Each day here will pair an exploration into the heart of Volcanoes National Park with unique and special activities that will immerse us in the rich history and culture of Rwanda.
Group Trip: October 2-12, 2027
Our Reviews
Testimonials from real clients who have traveled with The Wild Source:
Awards and Press Mentions
FORTUNE MAGAZINE
FODOR'S
Top 10 Tour Operator
The Wild Source was named one of Fodor's Top 10 Tour Operators in Fodor's Travel Complete Guide to African Safaris.
Conde Nast Traveller
Locally Owned Safari Camps
Read about The Wild Source's involvement with change-making outposts across the continent that are pioneering a new generation of local ownership in the safari industry.
Forbes
Disruptive Empowerment
Read about The Wild Source difference on Forbes.com. Traveling with us supports local ownership and disruptive empowerment.