By bringing together Kenya’s very best private safari guides, African Private Guide Network offers travellers an insightful, knowledgeable and dependable guide throughout their time in Africa. Their expertise in all aspects of the safari experience and with specialties including multi-generational groups, families with children or specialist subjects such as ornithology, or botany, our guides will confidently organise, guide and host an unforgettable trip of a lifetime.
Our guides
Experts in the bush, our guides are the best the region has to offer - our carefully selected portfolio numbers just ten. Highly qualified, they have decades of experience and expertise is organising, hosting and curating trips.
With specialty subjects such as ornithology, history, culture, adventure and activities such as mountain climbing or walking, they are the perfect addition to any type of safari.
As the African proverb goes: ‘If you want to travel quickly, go alone. If you want to travel far, go together.’
Travel together with us, and let us take you far and wide.
Founded in 2023, APGN was founded by seasoned safari operators who were impressed by the incredible talent of African guides they were working with. APGN’s purpose is to showcase a diverse and exciting group of guides from across the region to the many different types of travelers that go on safari every year; guides that are known for a level of quality that transcends boundaries, cultures and destinations.
Why book a private guide?
A private guide offers a level of quality and in-depth knowledge that can only be found in someone who was born and lived in the bush their whole life
A private guide can inspire younger safari-goers and add a whole new level of excitement to the experience - as well as giving parents a well-deserved midday rest - with games, bush adventures and other child-focused activities
Multi-generational groups or large number groups can rely on a private guide to make sure every member is looked after and spending the time as they wish - tailoring each member’s experience to their needs and wants
Because of their focused, in-country knowledge, a private guide can create a cohesive and well-planned safari by knowing what activities to do in each location. They offer a level of quality and in-depth knowledge that can only be found in someone who was born and lived in the bush their whole life
Importantly, our chosen guides have cultural ties to the landscape in which they have been brought up. This means that guests learn about not just the wildlife, but the landscape and people they encounter, by becoming part of the community rather than observers
Add an extra pair of hands to help with younger guests, in the form of our highly capable and expertly trained Safari Nannies - brought in to support our guides with groups with children or multi-generational groups. Find out about our Safari Nanny service here.
And finally, having someone who knows the country, speaks the language and can help with any situation, whether it’s a restock of medicine, a restaurant recommendation, someone to advise and help with an issue, or an on-hand haggler to get the best price for your holiday purchase.
Our private guides are the best in the business; by offering them back of house - marketing, sales, operations and financial - support, we allow them to do what they love best; being on safari. Our rigorous enrolment process means that our guides are the best trackers, have the keenest eyes, most enjoyable fireside stories and latest up-to-date knowledge on how to make your safari not just memorable, but the best it can be.
Who should book one of our private guides?
Anyone with an interest in adding an extra layer of expertise, professionalism and practicality to their safari should consider adding a private guide to their next safari.
A first time safari-goer looking for a passionate individual to show them around their home. Our in-house team can not only find the right guide, but we can also help organise and book your whole safari for you.
A safari enthusiast looking to add another layer of expertise to their next trip - whether it be an ornithologist with a passion for Africa’s bird life, trekking to see Uganda’s gorillas or someone to help them spot the famous melanistic leopards of western Laikipia
Any group which includes children or a multi-generational members - our guides and Safari Nannies can help bring the group together and keep everyone happy, rested and engaged
A travel agent or industry partner looking to add a private guide to a group they are working with. A number of our guides speak more than one language and many consider themselves an expert and guiding groups of all ages
A lodge or safari camp looking for an extra pair of hands for a large booking or specialised interest group
Another private guide needing an extra pair of hands on a trip they have organised and recognise the quality of the members of our network.
Press
Read about our guides and APGN in the press from across the world:
