Safari wildlife in East Africa

Private safaris from New York

Safari tours from New York — built for the way you travel

If you're planning a luxury safari from New York, 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 New York that experience is closer than you think: ≈ 14h direct to a direct connection into the parks.

≈ 14h direct June – October (dry season, prime game viewing) From 3,450 per person

Why a safari from New York

We're a family of guides who grew up on this land. That's why a New York 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 New York.

This page is built around what New York 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 New York

Closer than you think

United flies non-stop from Newark to Nairobi — the only direct hop from North America; Qatar Airways via Doha reaches Kilimanjaro in one stop. 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.

≈ 14h direct

Typical travel time from New York to the parks, including any stop.

June – October (dry season, prime game viewing)

Best wildlife window for New York travelers.

$3,450

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

luxury

Positioning we recommend from New York — United States's travel profile.

Pricing at a glance

What a New York safari really costs

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

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Questions New York travelers ask us

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≈ 14h direct in the air. United flies non-stop from Newark to Nairobi — the only direct hop from North America; Qatar Airways via Doha reaches Kilimanjaro in one stop. 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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