Luxury lodge in the Serengeti offered by Thornton Safaris.

Luxury safaris

Flexibility. Exclusivity. Seclusion. Service.

 
 
Luxurious sundowner experience during a Thornton Safaris outing in the Serengeti.

PRIVATE WILDERNESS

Luxury safaris begin with space — and solitude.

Imagine 500 square kilometres of wild, untouched terrain with not another soul in sight. Just your private group, your experienced guide, and thousands of animals all around you. Our private wilderness areas offer unrivalled seclusion and access to some of the finest luxury camps in Africa.

 
 
Serengeti sundowners with Thornton Safaris, showcasing luxury safari experiences.

YOUR OWN TENTED CAMP

Classic under-canvas safari — but all yours.

Whether you’re a group of friends or a multi-generational family, you’ll have the best location for wildlife with complete privacy. Your mobile tented camp is exclusively yours: spacious luxury tents, private chef, roaring fire, attentive staff, a well-stocked bar, and long, laughter-filled dinners under the stars.

 
 
Private sundowner setup in the Serengeti by Thornton Safaris, offering a luxurious escape.

VILLAS & BUSH HOMES

Freedom, flexibility, and a home in the wild.

Picture a beautifully positioned private house in the Serengeti where kids can run free, splash in the pool, eat when they like, and sleep in their own rooms next door to Mom and Dad. Wake when you want, play soccer after lunch, open another bottle of wine — this is what luxury safaris look like when designed around your rhythm.

 
 
Smiling guide equipped with binoculars on a Thornton Safaris game drive.

TOP GUIDES

Expert tracking meets true connection.

A great guide can spot a leopard, track elephants, or name rare birds — but the best guides also speak the local language, swap stories around the fire, and make your family feel safe, engaged, and inspired every step of the way.

 
 
Private beach experience on a Thornton Safaris luxury safari.

ISLANDS & OCEAN

End your safari barefoot, on your own private island.

Zanzibar, Mafia, Pemba, Seychelles — the perfect extension to your adventure. After your safari, we’ll fly you on a private charter to your own tropical atoll. Think white sand, turquoise waters, and a barefoot-luxury retreat exclusive to your group. Breakfast in the bush, lunch by the sea.

 
 
Thornton Safaris' exclusive luxury private charter for safari travels.

WITH YOU ALL THE WAY

Luxury is seamless — and we make it effortless.

From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, we’re with you. We arrange private airport transfers, a restful first-night lodge, chartered flights into the bush, custom tented camps, champagne lunches in the wild, and curated stays at Africa’s top boutique lodges.

This is the heart of our luxury safaris: attention, detail, and care — all the way through.