The founders of East Africa Safari Ventures are Joe and Gillian Charleson whose vision and personal experience have shaped the style of safaris that we offer to our clients. We have grown up and worked in the hospitality industry throughout Africa and Joe, as a professional safari guide, has led and hosted safaris across the continent for the past decade. We spend much of our time at Leleshwa Camp, our intimate tented camp on the edge of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

East Africa has so much to offer with seemingly endless possibilities of wilderness areas to visit, activities to enjoy and a diverse range of accommodation to choose from. Whether you’re a first time visitor to Africa or returning time and time again, planning your trip can be a daunting task. We don’t just provide an itinerary, but believe in spending time talking to all of our clients to understand your interests, preferences and personal travel budget. Based on this information, our team of home-grown specialists uses their in-depth expertise and knowledge to providing informed advice about the most suitable options that are available in East Africa and will guide you in making these decisions.

These are the services that all our travellers can expect to receive:

Personalised: Our individual approach ensures that we design the perfect safari for your interests.

Accommodation: We visit all accommodations that we recommend and can provide our insights into what might be more suitable.

Regions: We will advise you on appropriate Wilderness Areas in each of the Regions which could be incorporated into your itinerary.

Expertise: We are based in East Africa to provide you with accurate and up to date regional information We will advise you on the various activities that you can include in your safari. 

Planning: We have continued communication throughout the planning of your safari We co-ordinate and manage all aspects of your trip - from the time you step off the plane until your departure. 

Guides & Vehicles : We provide only experienced accredited Safari Guides and specially adapted 4x4 safari vehicles. 

Readily Available: Our representatives will meet and assist you on arrival and are a phone call away with a 24 hours emergency contact and local support. A local sim card will be provided for you to make this more convenient. 

References: We have excellent client references which are available to you.

Find out more about our Guides & Vehicles  and our activities in Environment & Conservation