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Jessica & Marcus
Botswana & South Africa
Botswana & South Africa
We had the best time in Africa and can't wait to go back. Working with you and the YPA team was a next level experience. My sincerest thank you. We would love for you to plan all of our trips!
Terhi and Chad
Botswana & South Africa
Botswana & South Africa
Now that we're back home and settled, I wanted to thank the YPA team for our amazing Cape Town adventure. And both of the Botswana safari camps were outstanding, with exceptional guides and trackers.
Cristin & Corey
A Celebration in Kenya
A Celebration in Kenya
it is impossible to put into words the pure magic we experienced on our Kenyan safari. YPA curated an itinerary that dreams are made of; they listened to the visions we had for our trip and exceeded our every expectation.
Lindsay & Andrew
Honeymoon in Kenya
Honeymoon in Kenya
YPA planned an incredible honeymoon for us in 2021. My husband is a landscape photographer and seasoned outdoor traveler, meanwhile I was looking for a little bit of luxury and romance…Nick and Ashley took that assignment and knocked it out of the park for both of us!
Angelique & Fernando
Honeymoon in Kenya & Cape Town
Honeymoon in Kenya & Cape Town
We were so fortunate to come across YPA. Nick and Ashley understood our vision perfectly for our 2-week honeymoon. They provided great recommendations within our budget. Their excellent communication and patience made our trip to Kenya and South Africa unforgettable.
Prabha and Sankar
Kenya, Namibia & South Africa
Kenya, Namibia & South Africa
We just returned from a wonderful vacation in Kenya, Namibia, and South Africa. Thanks to Nick, Ashley, and the whole team for arranging an excellent safari. Local partners were fantastic, accommodations outstanding, and we enjoyed great experiences everywhere.
Barsotti Family
A multi-gen adventure in Kenya
A multi-gen adventure in Kenya
From the very first day, I knew we were in expert hands. The attention to our needs, the friendly and welcoming hospitality, the superb accommodations, the palate-pleasing meals...I could not have dreamed that a safari could be so luxurious.
Sylvia & Dave
South Africa & Uganda
South Africa & Uganda
Could one possibly see the Big 5, gorillas and whales on one trip? Yes, one can thanks to Ashley and Nick. They crafted a beautiful, well thought out, detailed and seamless itinerary that brought together the animals, geography and culture.
Kelle & Conner
South Africa & Mozambique
South Africa & Mozambique
YPA made our honeymoon in Africa unforgettable. Both the trip and the planning process were smooth from start to finish, and we wouldn’t have changed a single detail. We felt safe and supported while on the ground in South Africa and Mozambique, and most importantly, we had a blast.
Molly & Phil
South Africa & Seychelles
South Africa & Seychelles
Of course all the places we went and stayed were phenomenal, but the YPA team’s attention to detail to make everything as smooth as possible really stood out. We are so grateful for all your help and will be strongly recommending you to anyone we know contemplating travel to Africa.
The Ram Family
South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana
South Africa, Zimbabwe & Botswana
Our trip was absolutely stunning, phenomenal, and everyone left so very happy with the entire experience. We cannot express enough in words how much this meant to us; even my mom and dad (the most demanding critics) said it was PERFECT. We look forward to recommending YPA to anyone going to Africa.
Lauren & Alec
Kenya & Seychelles
Kenya & Seychelles
The team at Your Private Africa helped plan a trip of a lifetime for us! We started planning our honeymoon to Africa in 2021. YPA has been extremely responsive throughout the whole process. They were readily available to answer the many questions we had about traveling to Africa.
Andriychenko Family
Namibia and Cape Town
Namibia and Cape Town
Nick and Ashley thought of everything! From the welcome kit, to an itinerary able to keep both the young and old engaged for 11 days! We really enjoyed the company of our guide(s), and every lodge/camp selected was unique. We couldn't have asked for a more flawless experience!
Keira & Josh
Kenya, Tanzania & Seychelles
Kenya, Tanzania & Seychelles
Thank you for planning the most incredible itinerary for our honeymoon, Africa truly was magical. The combination of Angama and Sabora were absolute perfection and we loved the uniqueness of both. We have also never experienced that level of service. It was also amazing having your team available fo
Trish, Seamas & Keely
Cape Town, Kenya Safari, Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Cape Town, Kenya Safari, Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Your Private Africa has been the best experience for our family because of the care of the details which includes but not limited to- the properties, the people, the unique experiences – all bundled into a truly private exceptional trip.
Deb & Scott
South Africa and Zimbabwe
South Africa and Zimbabwe
Scott and I can’t wipe the smiles off our faces. The entire vacation was truly a lifetime adventure that far exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you both for the important roles you played to make it all happen and for the YPA team behind the scenes making every step play out flawlessly.
Andy & Lauren
Kenya and South Africa
Kenya and South Africa
Nick is the man! Extremely knowledgeable, patient, a great listener and has helped Lauren and I experience a different side of travel that I didn’t know existed. Game changing! From a guy who loves planning trips as much as I do, it’s a whole different ballgame when working with Nick and Ashley.
Amna & Saaid
Kenya and Tanzania
Kenya and Tanzania
We recently returned from Kenya and Tanzania and our trip was an absolute dream. Everyone we met along the way was wonderful and there was an impressive attention to detail throughout our journey.
The Fadule Family
Explored
Kenya
Kenya
Amazing adventure! We never would have been able to experience Africa like we did without Nick and Ashley's expertise and planning.
The Ballantine family
Discovered
Tanzania
Tanzania
Having our African safari planned by Nick and Ashley Bay of "Your Private Africa" was one of the best trips our family has ever had. We will never forget this truly exceptional adventure!
Bridgette & Heidi
Experienced
South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
Safari in Africa has been at the very top of our life adventure trips for as long as we can remember. Where and when to go was very overwhelming, until mutual friends recommended Your Private Africa.
Roger & Linda
Explored
Rwanda & Tanzania
Rwanda & Tanzania
I just had to take a minute and thank you for an absolutely amazing trip. Your recommendations were all spot on. Everything went smoothly and we just had a great time. We really enjoyed our private guide.
Brad & Becky
Experienced
Botswana
Botswana
Okavango Delta, Botswana - no fences, where the animals are free to roam and truly be wild - The most amazing place on earth. Amazing people, culture, food and wildlife. By far the best 9 days of my life.
Deets & Danielle
Honeymooned in
Kenya & Tanzania
Kenya & Tanzania
We would highly recommend "Your Private Africa" to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime African adventure. Danielle and I chose YPA because of their impressive organization, consistent engagement and wealth of insight into various countries, resorts and experiences.
Evelyn & Eddie
Discovered
Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe
Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe
My mind was blown away. We have immense gratitude to Ashley and Nick and the YPA team for ensuring all the details were handled seamlessly. We had the coolest guide who spots everything, and at the very end of our game drive on my birthday, he spotted the elusive leopard just before sunset. This tr
Cecilia & Ed
Explored
South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
Our recent trip to Africa was an amazing adventure that was flawlessly planned by Nick and team. Every detail was attended to with care and focus. From the minute we were picked up by a car for our trip to the airport to the final drive home, everything went perfectly.
Derek & Deedee
Discovered
Kenya & Seychelles
Kenya & Seychelles
Nick and Ashley have done an incredible job of finding the places and people that connect you to the place without having to worry about the in-betweens.
Katie & Dan
Explored
Tanzania & Rwanda
Tanzania & Rwanda
Thank you, Nick and Ashley, for what we thought would be "the trip of a lifetime." Now we can't wait to go back, and we will surely be calling Your Private Africa.
Geoff & Alli
Discovered
Kenya
Kenya
We’ve been back home for a week now and I have to say, we miss Africa. The trip was truly the most memorable and awe-inspiring we’ve ever been on and all I can think about is going back.
Chris & Jana
Explored
South Africa, Zambia & Kenya
South Africa, Zambia & Kenya
I highly recommend Your Private Africa. Nick and Ashley are a pleasure to work with and generously made themselves available to work with me at length, to tailor my safari plans.
Chris & Amanda
Honeymooned in
Kenya
Kenya
Every single logistic detail was figured out for us, and we learned early on that details matter! The places we stayed were luxurious and authentic in equal measure, and we were able to enjoy them 100% without worrying about the planning. It was the trip of a lifetime and we loved every moment.
Craig & Sara
Explored
South Africa, Tanzania
South Africa, Tanzania
I knew during the first introduction with Nick that booking with him would result in a trip of a lifetime. The itinerary was perfect. We started in Cape Town and spent two nights in Franschhoek (winelands) before heading off on a safari for six nights.
Judy & Steve
Discovered
South Africa
South Africa
My husband and I decided it was time to reach into that bucket list and go on our dream trip to South Africa. It was an easy call to make to Nick and Ashley at Your Private Africa. In addition to having a wealth of knowledge about the region, they made sure that each hotel was an amazing experience
The Urquhart Family
Family Holiday to
Kenya & Uganda
Kenya & Uganda
Nick planned a truly magical and life changing trip for our family! He listened to all the things we wanted to do, our expectations and then designed our trip, making modifications as needed during the process.
Tom & Beth
Experienced
South Africa
South Africa
Nick's knowledge of South Africa really was exemplary, but what really made him stand out was his commitment to building a trip that was right for us. He was extremely accommodating of our somewhat last-minute requests at a very busy time of year.
Adrian
Trailed through
Tanzania
Tanzania
Over the summer I had the pleasure of going to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Nick and Ashley were there for all my group’s needs, from start to finish. They listened to our goals and provided options for the trip of a lifetime.
John
Trailed through
South Africa & Namibia
South Africa & Namibia
Nick is, without a doubt, the most amazing and knowledgeable expert on Africa travel that I could ever wish for. The trip was a VIP experience, and was beautifully planned and executed, with insightful experiences, and a variety of amazing local people we met and spent time with.
Dave & Krystal
Experienced
South Africa & Zimbabwe
South Africa & Zimbabwe
Using Nick to book our safari to Africa was probably the best thing we could have done! Our trip was fun, seamless and we didn't have to worry about any of the logistics. Nick made sure everything was set up ahead of time and explained everything we needed know before we left.
Mike & Cesar
Explored
South Africa
South Africa
Planning a trip to Africa seemed like such a daunting task, but thankfully we had Nick to assist us! He helped us to decide what type of trip we wanted to take and then handled everything for us from start to finish. The result was a trip that we will remember for the rest of our lives.
John & Jenny
Discovered
South Africa & Mozambique
South Africa & Mozambique
A trip to Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime investment in memories. However, African travel can be intimidating even for the most seasoned international traveler. This is where Nick truly stands alone as your personal planner, designer, and mentor all-in-one.
CLINT
Explored
Tanzania
Tanzania
My family and I visited the Serengeti and we used Nick to plan our trip. He paid great attention to every detail and that careful attention showed up again and again in our 10-day trip. We loved where we stayed, and each place had something unique and different that added to our experience.
Collin
Explored
Kenya and Rwanda
Kenya and Rwanda
From the beginning we felt and were like 100% prepared for the trip. We’ve had all the gear ready for every occasion and everything got used as well! So the trip even topped our experiences.

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