Safari wildlife in East Africa

Private safaris from Abu Dhabi

Safari tours from Abu Dhabi — built for the way you travel

If you're planning a luxury safari from Abu Dhabi, you're in good hands. East Africa is built for travelers who want the real thing — private vehicles, unhurried mornings, and camps picked for where the wildlife actually is. From Abu Dhabi that experience is closer than you think: ≈ 5h 45m direct to a direct connection into the parks.

≈ 5h 45m direct June – October (dry season, prime game viewing) From 3,450 per person

Why a safari from Abu Dhabi

We're a family of guides who grew up on this land. That's why a Abu Dhabi traveler gets an itinerary that reads like a local's secret, not a brochure: the finest camps, a private guide and seamless logistics at every step. Park fees, full-board camps, internal flights — all included, all coordinated, so your only job is to show up at the airport in Abu Dhabi.

This page is built around what Abu Dhabi travelers actually ask us — flight times, budgets, the best window, and how a private safari is put together. Read on, then tell us how you like to travel and we'll price it in hours, not weeks.

Getting there from Abu Dhabi

Closer than you think

Etihad flies non-stop to Nairobi and Entebbe. Once you land in Nairobi, Kilimanjaro, Entebbe or Kigali, we take over — a private meet-and-greet, then a short scenic flight or drive straight into the parks.

  • Private airport pickup, meet-and-greet and luggage handling in East Africa.
  • All internal flights and transfers booked and included — no hidden legs.
  • We coordinate arrival times so you're never left waiting on a connection.

≈ 5h 45m direct

Typical travel time from Abu Dhabi to the parks, including any stop.

June – October (dry season, prime game viewing)

Best wildlife window for Abu Dhabi travelers.

$3,450

Per person to get out there — private, all-inclusive land package.

luxury

Positioning we recommend from Abu Dhabi — United Arab Emirates's travel profile.

Pricing at a glance

What a Abu Dhabi safari really costs

Prices are per person, land only, in peak season. Traveling from Abu Dhabi in shoulder months typically saves 10–20% on the same itinerary.

Good to know

Questions Abu Dhabi travelers ask us

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≈ 5h 45m direct in the air. Etihad flies non-stop to Nairobi and Entebbe. From the arrival hub you're on a short scheduled or private flight into the parks themselves — the Serengeti, Masai Mara and the gorilla forests are all connected by light aircraft.

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