WELCOME TO
Bluerhino Safaris
Your own vehicle, a professional guide, and a small group of like-minded travellers.
Join me at Bluerhino and see Africa the way it was meant to be seen, from behind your own wheel. Sharing Africa is my passion, and since 2010 I have been creating the opportunities for others to experience it with me.
I specialise in guided 4×4 tours through Southern and East Africa. You bring your own 4×4 or rent one, and we travel together in a small convoy. Follow the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, trek to the gorillas in Uganda, or camp among the wildlife of Botswana and Zimbabwe. I also run motorhome tours through Morocco and Croatia.
As a qualified 4×4 instructor, I help you through the whole process, from planning and preparing your vehicle to the last campfire. You don’t need any overlanding experience. If you need a tent, stretcher or fridge, I can arrange that too.
Send me a message and let’s chat about which tour suits you.
Why Bluerhino?
- Touring since 2010
- Professional guide
- First aid with AED
- 4x4 Instructor
- Interpretative talks
- Well experienced
Included in the cost
- Camping and accommodation
- Park entry fees
- Guide fees
- Two way radios
- Firewood
- Planning and preparation
- Some activities. Check the tour page for detail.
Support
- 4x4 recovery experience
- 4x4 recovery equipment
- Serve as backup vehicle
- Local area knowledge
- Spare fridges
- Camping equipment
Bluerhino Safaris, your key to Africa
People often ask me what they are paying for, or tell me they could arrange the same trip themselves for less. They could. Many of my guests are perfectly able to plan their own trips, and still choose to travel with me. Here is why.
What you get with a Bluerhino tour
I am not someone who guides in my spare time. I left the corporate world after reaching the goals I had set for myself, and made my passion my full-time job: sharing Africa with others.
I help you prepare your food, vehicle and camping equipment, and explain what to expect when driving in countries like Zimbabwe: the border crossings, the road rules, and what to do and not to do.
My interpretative talks help you understand why things are the way they are: how our region developed from the days of Shaka, the Great Trek and Livingstone in the 1800s, and where Africa fits in the world today.
Sensible driving days with late starts, early finishes, coffee stops and rest days built in. Good campsites with proper facilities, chosen for the experience, not to cut costs.
No bookings to juggle and nothing to organise. You have a guide on the radio, backup when something goes wrong, and good company around the fire every evening.
A small convoy means everyone gets time with the guide, space at the campsite, and a pace that leaves room to enjoy the places we visit, not just drive through them.
What you pay for yourself
A few extra costs vary from tour to tour, such as border fees, some activities, and selected park fees. Each tour page has a basic budget section, so you can check exactly what to expect before you book.
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