Couples & families
Long-awaited journeys for two, honeymoons, gentle family escapes. Measured stages, hand-picked accommodation, and a constant presence that sets everyone free.
I · Manifesto
Africa, at the heart of life's most beautiful emotions
Above all, Private Safari Guides by Excelsior & Courtesy is a private support service dedicated to your travels in Africa. A presence you can trust by your side — assistance, closeness, the handling of the unexpected — from the first day to the last. We do not sell a tour: we accompany you.
Some destinations are visited. Others are lived. Africa is one of those rare places capable of leaving its mark on an entire lifetime.
Vast wild expanses, exceptional safaris, authentic encounters, fascinating cultures, tropical beaches and some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world.
At Private Safari Guides by Excelsior & Courtesy, for more than thirty years we have accompanied travellers wishing to discover Africa with serenity, elegance and confidence.
Our mission is simple: to reassure you and bring a quiet joy to our accompaniment, watching discreetly over you so that you may savour your journey to the full.
II · Our philosophy
Neither agency nor tour operator.
A presence you can trust.
We are neither a conventional travel agency nor a mere safari organiser. We offer personal, private support for travellers who wish to enjoy a trusted presence before, during and after their journey.
Our role is to ease, coordinate, anticipate and assist whenever needed — while respecting your freedom and your privacy.
Because true luxury today is not merely a fine address.
It is peace of mind.
III · Private support & itinerant concierge
A discreet, reassuring presence
A single point of contact. Personal assistance. Continuous coordination.
- Easing your journeys
- Overseeing your transfers
- Coordinating the various providers
- Ensuring the quality of every booked service
- Providing personal assistance to suit your needs
- Supporting you with certain local formalities
- Providing language assistance in French and English
- Easing your cultural and personal exchanges
- Offering practical advice and recommendations
- Anticipating the unexpected
- Preserving your comfort and serenity
Our presence also helps you avoid the uncomfortable situations sometimes encountered in certain destinations — excessive solicitations, unauthorised providers, or logistical difficulties.
IV · Your comfort
Careful attention, at every moment
- 01Your safety
- 02Your peace of mind
- 03The management of your journeys
- 04Your personal effects and luggage
- 05The quality of accommodation
- 06The smooth flow of your programme
- 07Your overall wellbeing
- 08Cultural visits & local life, traditions and culture
- 09The selection of providers
Every journey is designed so you can fully enjoy the African experience, without a thought for the daily organisation.
V · Signature services
For the moments that deserve special attention
Because certain moments are like no other, we can also orchestrate:
- Accompanied senior travel
- Family travel with children
- Wedding anniversaries
- Honeymoons
- Vow renewals
- Private dinners
- Romantic experiences
- Exclusive picnics
- Personalised gifts
- Confidential surprises
- Last-minute services
- Bespoke arrangements to suit your wishes
Every request is handled with discretion, elegance and confidentiality.
VI · For whom
Support designed for every traveller
Every journey is tailor-made, built around your pace, your wishes and your level of comfort.
Seniors
A reassuring presence, at every moment. Measured journeys, careful attention to health, altitude and pace. You are looked after, from the first day to the last.
Women travelling solo or in small groups
Solo women travellers, groups of friends, small private circles. Attention shaped for safety, discretion and serenity — a constant presence that never weighs.
Seminars & companies
Boards, incentives, corporate trips. A private, confidential setting, flawless logistics, and exceptional moments to bring your teams together.
- Couples
- Families
- Families with children
- Seniors
- Solo women travellers
- Groups of women
- Small private groups
- Seminars
- Companies
VIII · Travelling with meaning
Your journey also contributes to conservation
We believe a journey can help preserve the lands and communities that welcome us. Through various local partnerships, we support a responsible approach to tourism.
- Biodiversity conservation
- Local development
- Environmental education
- Ecotourism
- The protection of emblematic species of Zanzibar
- A refusal of selective hunting and trophy hunting