There are boundless possibilities and awesome potential for an African safari: where do we even begin?

Penwell safaris are different because I’ve been through every element of the trips I plan—I’ve fly-camped in the bush and luxuriated at the boutique lodges, snorkeled the lakes and chased the wildebeest, soared and toured with dozens of guides and made friends with the best of them. Our trips give you safari at its best, all tailored for you. Here’s what that means:

• Luxury camps with all the bells and whistles, fly-camp experiences with serene simplicity, and creature comforts included at every stop.

• Highly skilled, extensively trained guides. Professionals who not only know the animals by name, but also where they are and what they’re up to—who’s resting after a meal, which hunters are out on the prowl, where the flocks are flocking, and when the migrations are happening.

• Safari vehicles with a cooler of cold water, various libations, snacks, electric for charging phones and cameras, and guidebooks—the works. And your knowledgeable driver, of course.

• Seamless connections between camps and excursions, from thrilling bush flights to adventurous jeep treks. Tours that take you away from the tourist crowds and into the most opportune spots—whether it’s for amazing animal encounters, choice photography vistas, or drinks and dining in the wild savannas.

• Chefs known for delicious meals at camp and amazing feasts for special occasions out in the bush, and bartenders who know how and where to shake up the perfect sundowner—all included.