Why Bushbuck?

Tailored, off-the-beaten-track African safaris since 1984

Botswana – Kenya – Malawi – Maldives – Mozambique – Namibia – Rwanda – São Tomé and Príncipe
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Seychelles – South Africa – Tanzania – Uganda – Zambia – Zanzibar – Zimbabwe

More than 40 years of first-hand safari experience

For over 40 years Boo Chrisp has been helping people discover Africa in a way that’s completely tailored to them. Bushbuck was founded in 1984 by Boo and her father Michael Shirley-Beavan and today it is still a small family business, with Boo’s daughter Kitty joining in 2026.

Boo is one of just a handful of safari Africa experts worldwide who started out in the 1980s; she’s seen lots change and lodges transform from dust-floor tents to the grand luxury lodges they are today. Over the years she has built a deep understanding of safari Africa and the nuances of each wildlife area.

Today every itinerary is planned by Boo and Kitty. When you get in touch with us, you’ll always speak to one of us so benefit from knowledge built over four decades of unparalleled experience.

A genuine family business

It’s just the two of us, and that’s how we like it. We’ve never wanted to become a large travel company or build a business around sales targets.

We simply love Africa and take real pleasure in matching people with the places that will suit them best. Every trip is planned with care and attention.

90% repeat clients & referrals

Since the 1980s, Bushbuck has grown almost entirely through word of mouth. We don’t do marketing, but clients have returned to us year after year for more safaris (some up to 16 times) and recommended us to their friends and family across the UK, the United States and beyond.

We’re proud that so much of our business comes from people who have travelled with us before or who have been sent to us by someone they trust. 

The same price

Booking through Bushbuck doesn’t cost you more than booking directly with a lodge or camp.

You receive our experience, honest advice, help on the ground and carefully considered, personalised recommendations at no extra cost.

Independent advice you can trust

We’re not tied to any lodge, camp or safari group, which means our recommendations are always based on what is right for you.

We regularly travel to Africa ourselves to see what’s new, what has changed and which places continue to offer exceptional experiences, so our advice is always current.

100% ATOL protected

Your holiday is fully ATOL protected, giving you 100% financial
protection and peace of mind from the moment you book.

At Bushbuck Safaris we know that no two travellers are the same. Whether you are a couple looking for something quiet and romantic, a family wanting an adventure everyone will remember, or a group of friends ready to explore together, we can shape the trip around you.

We particularly specialise in multi-generational trips, and often send big groups of little ones, parents and grandparents on safari. No group is too big or comings and goings too complicated. It’s all possible on a Bushbuck Safari, so if you have a big, sprawling family safari dream, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Away from modern-day distractions, with plenty to do and lots to talk about, this is the ultimate way to spend quality time with your family.

Yet, creating a carefully developed itinerary and moving numbers of people around can be like mobilising a small army. Thankfully, we know the best camps – and importantly the best guides – which will take care of activities and logistics on the ground.

Bushbuck will sort out the organisational headache so you are free to enjoy your safari.

  • Unrivalled for family & multi-generational holidays
  • Escape modern distractions for pure quality time together
  • Stress-free: all organisation & activities handled for you
  • Flexible itineraries & schedules tailored completely to your group
  • Guides who inspire adventure or deliver peaceful downtime
  • Children engage with family in fresh, deeper ways through shared adventure

From the clearest Milky Way of dreams to the unparalleled natural world below, an African safari is pure romance.

Whether you’re in a five star luxury lodge or a charming meru tent, you will not find more attentive staff or intimate lodging anywhere else in the world.

Luxury here is a given, whatever your budget.

  • Unrivalled for romantic honeymoons
  • Off-grid tranquility after a busy wedding
  • Stress-free: all organisation handled for you
  • Awe-inspiring moments to share together
  • An array of activities to suit all (boating, beach, walking, riding and more)
  • Luxury is in the DNA of safari, whatever your budget
  • A unique experience tailored to you: no two Bushbuck trips are the same

Safaris are fabulous for solo travellers.

Many of our favourite spots in Africa are incredibly sociable, with communal dining tables and intimate camps welcoming guests as part of a family, rather than separate guests.

Solo travellers often make friends for life around a safari camp-fire.

  • Safaris are sociable, with communal dining available in many camps and lodges
  • Meet likeminded people, with a shared love of the natural world
  • Stress-free: all organisation is handled for you and there will be someone to meet you every step of the way
  • You have our contacts on the ground for extra peace of mind
  • Huge array of activities for special interests

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