Legendary Safari Experiences
Wildlife Biologist-Planning &
Unparalleled Guiding
A trip to Africa can often overwhelm the senses, much like the number of safari operators available to consumers today can make travel planning an overwhelming decision. That’s where The Wild Source comes in.
from mainstream safari operators?
Extraordinarily Unconventional Safari Experiences
World Class
Guiding
As a tour operator founded by safari guides, we know the experience, knowledge, and passion of your guide is the backbone of the entire safari experience
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Wildlife Biologist Background
Our founder Bill’s biology background informs our planning decisions. Meanwhile, our Tanzanian biologists are actively conducting field research in the Serengeti.
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Revolutionary Partnerships
We are committed to empowering local safari guides to gain ownership of camps that traditionally only benefit foreign expat owners
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Custom
Planning
Our planning team has the personal “boots on the ground” experience and deep knowledge of wildlife destinations to plan the best safari tailored to your interests.
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The Process We Use To Deliver Exactly What You Want
How We Plan Your Ultimate Safari
It Starts with
Your Dreams
Your Dreams
We Stay True to Our Foundation:
The best guides, locations, and local connections are the pillars of our product
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Itineraries
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We Start with the Big Picture:
We take time to explain the differences between safari styles and destinations
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With Our Team
With Our Team
We Get to Know You:
There is no “best” safari! We learn your preferences and what you want to prioritize
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(With Our Help)
(With Our Help)
Your safari planner customizes an itinerary then fine-tunes it with further input
Go On Your Adventure of a Lifetime!
Once confirmed, we provide a preparation packet to keep you excited and prepared!
Our Team
Johnson "Ping” Nkukuu
Masai Mara, Kenya
Fadhil Magoye
Arusha, Tanzania
Annie Garner
Colorado, USA
Yusuf Magoye
Arusha, Tanzania
Mariam Mrutu
Arusha, Tanzania
Sarah Shonko
Arusha, Tanzania
Emily Hancock
Colorado, USA
Sosy Maira
Arusha, Tanzania
Paul Kirui
Masai Mara, Kenya
Henry Akeyo
Arusha, Tanzania
Peter Kiyaa
Masai Mara, Kenya
George Mbwambo
Arusha, Tanzania
David Maira
Arusha, Tanzania
Diesel Tsosha
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Clara Moore
Colorado, USA
Alexandra Hankins
Colorado, USA
Katt Hendershot
Colorado, USA
Moinga Timan
Arusha, Tanzania
Featured Destinations
THE GREAT MIGRATION AND MORE
Tanzania
Home of the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the Great Migration.
Featured Itineraries
Epic Mara: Big Cats in Focus
This safari is designed with serious photographers and/or wildlife aficionados in mind. We combine all the essential elements for remarkable wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities. The location is the renowned Masai Mara, unsurpassed for prolific wildlife viewing. The guiding is on the legendary level, utilizing one of our 3 Kenyan guide team who are recognized among the most accomplished in Africa.
Rwanda 4-Day Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda can be added on to any other safari.
Quintessential Tanzania: River Crossing Season
With the Great Migration of nearly 2 million animals in the area, the Northern Serengeti is the stage for one of nature's most famed events - the dramatic migration crossings of the Mara River.
Botswana Desert and Delta Safari: Outstanding Value, Top Wildlife and Diverse Landscapes
This safari is customized to take advantage of the best opportunities for the green season in Botswana to observe diverse wildlife.
Ultimate East Africa: Exceptional Guiding in Northern Tanzania and the Masai Mara
This incredible itinerary features East Africa's top guides on a private safari through Tanzania and Kenya.
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Botswana: Ready For Action
This remarkable itinerary features locations that represent the best opportunities of Botswana's dry season excitement. The dry season of Botswana is as good as it gets to see large quantities of animals in exclusive wilderness areas. Of special note the rare African wild dog typically is denning with puppies visible from mid-July to the end of August, then September through November remains outstanding as packs with puppies are traveling small distances with a drive to hunt to feed the quickly growing pups.
Winter Birding in South Africa
Winter birding in South Africa is fantastic, with a wide variety of unique and colorful birds, many of which stay in South Africa year-round. Here are some of the birding hotspots that our Operations Specialist Judy enjoyed in June (Winter) within South Africa.
Bushman’s Botswana
Return to the origins of humanity as you head deep into the heart of Botswana and the world-famous Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Experience the Old Way of the Bushmen - the indigenous people of southern Africa.
Into the Botswana Wild with Victoria Falls
Experience the best of Northern Botswana in the Okavango Delta, Kwando Concession and Chobe River, plus the majestic "smoke that thunders" in Victoria Falls.
Featured Group Trips
Realm of the Jaguar and Ocelot Research – 2025 Pantanal Group Trips
August - September, 2025
Jaguars have become a magnet for tourism. They are certainly the focal point of this expedition but the thriving jaguar population is also an indicator of the health of this natural system. Many of the species in Brazil’s Pantanal are charismatic, colorful, and/or simply fascinating. There is no doubt this is one of the world’s premier wildlife-watching destinations. This safari is led by our in-country Brazilian guide experts. The combination of exploring The Pantanal’s waterways by private chartered boat, with a prime land-based area in the wild southern Pantanal, delivers a remarkable wildlife experience. 
This expedition features a unique opportunity to engage with an Ocelot research team (The Wild Source pioneered this in 2018), providing an outstanding chance to observe South America’s next largest spotted cat. The ocelot researcher will lead a number of activities, including game drives in an area where ocelots are frequently observed hunting along irrigation ditches, and we plan to attempt to capture/research collar an ocelot under an effort funded by The Wild Source Foundation.
The Pantanal, the largest continuous wetland on the planet, was declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO and is South America’s primary wildlife sanctuary. With a total area of approximately 150,000 km² and located in the center of the continent, the Pantanal is a biogeographic mixing bowl containing elements of the Amazon Forest, the Caatinga, the Brazilian Savannah, the Atlantic Rainforest and the Paraguayan Chaco. It was formed between 2 and 5 million years ago as a large sedimentary basin and is now an isolated flatland surrounded by several mountainous areas. Biodiversity in the Pantanal includes 656 bird species, 135 mammals, 260 fish species and 50 reptiles. There are excellent populations of caiman, capybara, jaguar, armadillo, giant otters, coati, giant anteater and much more.
Group Trip #2: Aug 30th - Sep 11th 2025
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Awards and Press Mentions
FORTUNE MAGAZINE
FODOR'S
Top 10 Tour Operator
The Wild Source was named one of Fodor's Top 10 Tour Operators in Fodor's Travel Complete Guide to African Safaris.
Conde Nast Traveller
Locally Owned Safari Camps
Read about The Wild Source's involvement with change-making outposts across the continent that are pioneering a new generation of local ownership in the safari industry.
Forbes
Disruptive Empowerment
Read about The Wild Source difference on Forbes.com. Traveling with us supports local ownership and disruptive empowerment.