Planning a trip to Africa can be seen by some to be the most daunting task with questions such as: Where do we go? Where do we stay? What do we see? What do we bring?
This is where we come in, to hold your hand through each step of the journey. First and foremost, Billy Norris Safaris offers personal, customised, privately - guided mobile safaris throughout East Africa which is by far and away the best way to explore this area - Out of Africa - style!
We also offer privately-guided safaris to a select number of handpicked camps, lodges and private houses within East Africa as well as specialist destinations - Rwanda and Uganda to see the Mountain gorillas, for example, or the Mahale Mountains in Tanzania for chimpanzees.
Each trip is different and is customized to suit you, your partner or family. We take pride in the fact that everything is planned in minute detail and to suit the pace that you would like.
Because we are a family - operated business, the key to our safaris is the personal touch: we escort each safari and Anita works tirelessly to ensure that all runs smoothly. Our camp staff busy themselves cooking delicious home-cooked meals from the camp kitchen, heating water for your showers and they are a wealth of information about Kenyan culture and native lore. This, we feel, is the foundation of every great safari and will provide the memories which last a lifetime.
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PRIVATE CANVAS
We have our own custom-built camps which are designed to move wherever you would like to go
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CAMPS & LODGES
We incorporate a selected lodge or intimate camp into your itinerary
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FAMILIES & GROUPS
Guiding you every step of the way, to recommend activities or outings which can suit everybody
Our safaris are individually tailored to suit your tastes and needs.
Depending on where you are, we combine driving, scheduled or chartered flights and - if budget allows - helicopter rides. The choice is yours and we will guide you every step of the way when you are planning your safari to ensure that you get the best out of your trip.
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HOW TO PLAN
Planning a safari can be tricky – there is so much on offer, sometimes it is hard to know where to begin. The possibilities are endless.
This is where we can help you. With years of experience and knowledge of East Africa, we can guide you through the planning process, right from your first inquiry through to the conclusion of your safari.
All of our itineraries are tailor-made; you tell us what you would like to do to get the very best out of a trip for you, your family, or your group. We can take you through great wildlife and wilderness areas, as well as offering chances to hike, bird-watch, ride, visit historical and archaeological sites and spend time with local people.
You can incorporate further adventures with helicopter excursions, fly camping, fly-fishing, visits to prehistoric sites, mountaineering, horse- riding, or walking with camels. Sometimes it is difficult to know what to leave out!
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GETTING AROUND
On a privately guided safari, we have customized four-wheel-drive vehicles, equipped to the very highest standards of safety and comfort. Each guest is guaranteed a window for the best viewing and there are roof hatches and roof cushions so that you can get the best height and vantage point once you are in the bush. Each car can explore independently – allowing an important element of flexibility and increasing your chances of seeing the game. With the aid of discreet radio contact, it’s easy to share exciting finds with other members of your group.
Getting around Africa can look tricky to a layperson. Depending on budget, distance and time, we can either drive or fly between destinations. We often recommend flying longer distances so that you spend as much of your time in the bush as possible, not on the road. Flying not only gives you more time with the animals but also a unique and beautiful view of the landscape. The breathtaking panorama of the Rift Valley, for example, can be seen with unrivaled clarity from the air, while eliminating a long day’s drive.
There are also other ways to see Africa - from the air by helicopter gives you the freedom to be able to land almost anywhere; hot air balloons can glide you over the immense African landscapes; camel safaris and horseback safaris offer a slower and more intimate pace of life, where you can get up close and personal with everything you pass. The choice is totally up to you!
