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
Custom Trip Review With Our Team
We Get to Know You:
There is no “best” safari! We learn your preferences and what you want to prioritize
Book Your Trip (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
With an international team that works and lives in the USA, Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana, our relationships spanning two continents make The Wild Source uniquely positioned to design and deliver the safari of your dreams.
We provide the convenience of a fully staffed safari planning and operations office in Colorado, but the quality assurance of our own elite guides, safari vehicles, and operations teams on the ground in Africa. Learn more about our team by clicking here.
Bill Given
Deo Magoye
Winnie Ladislaus
Shannon Gore
Johnson Ping’ua “Ping” Nkukuu
Fadhil Magoye
Annie Garner
Yusuf Magoye
Mariam Mrutu
Joshua Kumbi
Darcie Smith
Sarah Shonko
Emily Hancock
Sosy Maira
Ron Thompson
Paul Kirui
Henry Akeyo
Jordan Lee
Peter Kiyaa
George Mbwambo
David Maira
Diesel Tsosha
Featured Destinations
THE GREAT MIGRATION AND MORE
Tanzania
Home of the world-famous Serengeti National Park and the Great Migration.
LAND OF CHARISMATIC PREDATORS
Kenya
The original safari country, with some of Africa’s best wildlife in the Masai Mara.
REMOTE AND EXCLUSIVE
Botswana
Untamed, remote wilderness and the unique wonders of the Okavango Delta.
Featured Itineraries
Rwanda 3-Day Gorilla Trekking
From $4,675 per person Gorilla trekking in Rwanda can be added on to any other safari.
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Quintessential Tanzania: River Crossing Season
From $7,995 per person 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.
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Wild Kenya: Big Cats and Biodiversity in the Mara
From $3,995 per person Kenya is the original safari country and still delivers the classic game viewing experience. Featuring the Masai Mara Reserve, which is quite likely the most productive wildlife viewing area in all of Africa, this is a superb location for serious game viewing and photography.
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What to Read and Watch Before Your Safari
A list of recommended reading and viewing to inspire you before your safari.
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Why You Should Book With A Travel Specialist in the Covid Era
Reasons why booking your safari with an Africa specialist operator is more important than ever in the pandemic travel era.
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Cycling Circumnavigation of Kilimanjaro plus Biologist Safari (Origins Collection)
From $4,125 per person This 95-mile bicycle tour passes through colorful mountain villages, past lush coffee and maize farms, into cool mountain forests, and then out into the drier and sparsely populated savanna on the northwest side. Enjoy a mode of travel that allows you to experience more personally the sights and sounds of life on Kilimanjaro. Top your adventure with a world-class safari in the Serengeti.
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Hike the Foothills of Kilimanjaro plus Biologist Safari (Origins Collection)
From $4,295 per person There are more ways to experience Tanzania's most famous mountain than summiting it! Trek through the foothills of Kilimanjaro for an incredibly authentic cultural and wilderness experience, propelled by your own feet through this incredible region. Cap off your off-the-beaten-path hiking adventure with 3 days on safari in the world famous Serengeti, seeking out big cats, the Great Migration and dozens of iconic safari species and astounding bird life. You will have the special experience of being guided by a local wildlife biologist at your authentic tented camp.
View Blog PostFeatured Group Trip: Winter American Safari
American Safari Series: Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone
Wolves, bison, moose, big horn sheep & more
Jan 08 - 15, 2022
Experience the wonders of Yellowstone in winter with Bill Given, founder of The Wild Source, and Taylor Phillips, an expert Yellowstone area guide and naturalist. We’ll spend 6 full days exploring the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with time in Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park in search of wolves, bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, eagles, trumpeter swans and much more.
Winter here is incredibly scenic, with steaming thermal features and frozen waterfalls in the park’s snowy interior. There are very few visitors at this time of year and travel in the park is restricted to snowcoaches, making for an exclusive experience.
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Testimonials from real clients who have traveled with The Wild Source:
Awards and Press Mentions
Fortune Magazine
Fodor's
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