Bespoke safari adventures in Africa!

Whatever beckons you to Africa - the scenic splendour, amazing wildlife, or hospitable people - we can design and organise the finest safari - personally for you.

Why work with us

  • Safari experts

    Safari experts - let us inspire and advise you!

    Stuart and Susan Danks are the proud owners of Simply Africa. We design and organise personalised African safaris - finely tailored to suit your every need, saving you time and removing the organisational worry.

  • Bespoke safaris

    Bespoke safaris - not to be found in a catalogue.

    A safari in Africa is one of the most wonderful experiences you can ever have. We know that these journeys can be difficult to organise yourself. So we have searched far and wide to select the very best for you.

  • Simply Africa

    Trusted partners - yet independent recommendations.

    We work with carefully selected, privately owned, responsible camps and operators. We have personally visited every lodge we recommend and have developed strong relationships over many years.

  • Privately guided  safari options

    Privately guided safari option - continuity.

    You have excellent local guides when in the lodges. However, as an added bonus, Stuart, an experienced Professional Safari Guide, can accompany and guide you throughout.

  • Simply Africa safaris

    Our expertise - at no extra cost!

    We add no additional fees for our extensive time and expertise in planning and organising your personally tailored trip.

  •  Specialist safari options

    Specialist safari opportunities - deepening your passion.

    Stuart is a specialist in ancient San rock art, birds, ancient stone ruins, Zimbabwean history, and Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture. If you have a special interest in any of these areas, he can organise - and even accompany you on - a tailored trip.

Our clients on safari

Find your dream destination

Take a look at some of our clients’ safaris

  • Our brief: Four artist friends from Switzerland wanted to see Zimbabwe’s famed San Bushman paintings, and the Great Zimbabwe Monument - the largest ancient ruin in the southern hemisphere. Click here to view their tour.

  • Our brief: This Swiss family of four wanted to safari – see the Great Migration - and relax by the sea. For Tanzania we carefully selected small camps in the areas where the Great Migration would be at the time, and that provided an authentic safari experience. We organised a private vehicle that was suitable for travelling on the roads between parks and in the for game viewing once in. They had their own knowledgeable guide to accompany them throughout, driving, organising and interpreting. For beach time we chose a remote pristine private island in Mozambique, easy to get to, and where the family could unwind and spend quality time together. Click here to view their tour.

  • Our brief: This well-travelled couple from Switzerland wanted to visit a children’s charity they support in Nambia and to take the opportunity to see some of the country as well. They wanted to do a road trip, but preferred not to have to do the driving themselves, and a private guide. They did not want the distances to be too long between destinations, and to spend just a night or two in each place – they like to be busy and keep on the move! Besides the dry desert landscapes of Namibia, they also wanted to experience the watery world of the Okavango Delta. Click here to view their tour.

  • Nikki C, USA

    “Susan and Stuart are a joy to work with and I have used their agency for three safari trips now. Their service is special and unique for so many reasons. Both are born in Zimbabwe, passionate about wildlife and nature, and knowledgeable about all the parks. They take the time to visit the camps themselves to accurately advise clients about what they can expect. Susan and Stuart are well-connected, have strong relationships within the industry, and are a respected team. I appreciate that they consider clients’ interests and styles and choose different camps based on this. I particularly love that they are focused on value, variety and overall experience, as opposed to other agents who will simply move you through a circuit of camps that are all the same. I am a very independent traveller and rarely use agencies, but I believe in Africa it is a must for many reasons. Simply Africa is a wonderful, small-but-fierce boutique outfit who really care and provide specialized and high value service, without high costs. Plus you get a chance to work with two wonderful people who are doing good work in their community, helping with animal welfare on a daily basis, and truly and actively focusing on conservation. I wouldn’t dream of building an Africa trip without them. Thanks to Susan and Stuart for providing me with some of the best experiences of my life!”

  • Frank & Reine S, Switzerland

    “We booked a safari trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana with Simply Africa. It was important for us that it should be a very private trip just for the two of us or maximum 4-6 people. Thanks to Susan’s and Stuart‘s careful planning, we had a trip entirely tailored to our private needs. Our goal when travelling in foreign countries is to have an authentic experience as far as possible. We want to meet local people, stay in accommodations typical to the country we visit, eat local food, etc. All our demands were entirely met and we had an unforgettable trip experiencing wildlife at its best with very knowledgeable guides. It certainly pays to have a trip organised by people who are passionate about their country and have a deep knowledge of it. One day we will be back!”

  • Christoph & Otilia M, Switzerland

    “We chose Simply Africa for two key reasons; the in-depth local knowledge of the Safari parks as well as the lodges and their pros and cons. This, coupled with a genuine enthusiasm for their work, wildlife and local cultures, provides a strong basis for delivering the ultimate, tailor-made safari experience. Something you cannot find in a catalogue.”

  • Labouchere Family, South Africa

    “Stuart and Susan arranged and guided us on a fantastic three-day trip to Chobe National Park for our family. Our children loved the bush camping experience and were inspired by the insights provided by Stuart and Susan when encountering a wide variety of animals and birds. We also had a fabulous few days experiencing the sights around Victoria Falls. We look forward to booking further trips with Simply Africa in the future.“

  • Marina S, Switzerland

    “Thanks to Susan and Stuart, I had a fantastic time in Zimbabwe and Botswana, and could discover a - so far unknown - world to me. The itinerary fully met my expectations. From the first telephone call I felt in good hands and I am very happy to have chosen Simply Africa.”

  • Gavin Stephens, Chairman, Matobo Conservation Society

    “Simply Africa has established a solid working relationship with the Matobo Conservation Society, and has proved a valuable partner in the sourcing of external funds for major projects undertaken within the Matobo Hills World Heritage Site. Coupled with the efforts of the MCS itself, a significant impact is being made in the conservation of this special area.”

  • Charles Brightman, Founder, Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit

    “Many thanks to Simply Africa, Stuart and Susan Danks, for being instrumental in sourcing vital donations to the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit. The generous donations have been critical for helping us save wildlife - from elephants to the smallest wildlife - from poaching and snares in the Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks. Thank you from the whole team on the ground."

  • Trevor Lane, Founder, Bhejane Trust

    “We, at Bhejane Trust, would like to express our grateful appreciation for the support given to us over the years by Simply Africa. Stuart and Susan Danks have been stalwarts in supporting our conservation efforts!”

  • Dave Dell, Founder Friends of Hwange Trust

    “Friends of Hwange would like to recognise and thank Stuart & Susan Danks of Simply Africa for their enormous contribution to Hwange National Park over many years. Not only have they frequently assisted in a personal capacity but have also facilitated donations which have made a significant difference to the Park and the well being of the wildlife in general. Their ongoing support is much appreciated.”

  • Rasool and Raena M, Australia

    “Susan is an exceptional travel organiser who went above and beyond to ensure my wife and I had the safari trip of a lifetime. Despite the challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic, she was always there to support us, until a suitable time arrived. Her knowledge and expertise as our tour guide during our visit to Victoria Falls was invaluable.She showed us the wonder of the Falls and a unique glimpse into rural village life. Susan’s commitment to excellence made our tip truly unforgettable. Not only did she expertly organise every aspect of our trip, including great accommodation, smooth transfers and spectacular safari trips in Zimbabwe and Botswana , her deep knowledge of the local area, and attention to every detail made our experience truly special .we would highly recommendSimply Africa’s services for anyone looking for a seamless and truly unforgettable safari experience.”

“We only recommend places we have personally visited. Stuart has taken almost all of the photos that are on the website whilst on our own travels. No special set ups - no photoshop. Thank you to our clients for allowing us to share the photos of their trips too.”

Stuart & Susan Danks