Mango African Safaris

Name

Mango African Safaris

Legal name

Mango African Safaris

Website

https://mangoafricansafaris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Safari Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (56151), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAFAG

Safari & Wildlife Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)

SECONDARYTHAKADAG

Wildlife & Safari Tour Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Tour Operators (Multi-Day Package Tours)

SECONDARYTHAAAEAC

Safari & Game Drives (Land-Based)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Ecotourism Operators & Nature-Based Tours

SECONDARYTHAJABAD

Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Adventure & Outdoor Experiences (Hiking, Rafting, Zipline, Safaris)

SECONDARYTHAAAHAC

Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

Keywords

• Custom safari planning
• African travel agency
• Wildlife safari packages
• Boutique travel agency
• Luxury safari itineraries

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Custom African Safari Packages: The company generates revenue through designing and selling fully customized African safari itineraries. Pricing varies dramatically based on destination, duration, accommodation level, seasonality, and transportation choices. The same 12-day trip can cost $10,000-$40,000 per person depending on these variables. Revenue includes all trip planning services, lodge/camp bookings, transportation arrangements, and experience coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mango African Safaris designs and sells fully customized African safari and beach vacation itineraries spanning 17+ African countries across East, Southern, North and Indian Ocean Africa. Revenue is generated through personalized itinerary design, lodge and camp bookings, transportation arrangements, and end-to-end experience coordination, with per-person pricing ranging from $6,000 to $45,000 depending on destination, duration, accommodation tier, and seasonality. The company also contributes $50 per traveler to partner conservation initiatives as part of every booking.

Product overview

Mango African Safaris is a travel agency specializing in customized African safari experiences, offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel planning services and specialized trip packages. The company provides personalized trip planning (core offering) complemented by sample itineraries organized by destination (Southern Africa, East Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Madagascar, Namibia, Zambia/Zimbabwe) and traveler-type packages (Honeymooners, Adventure Seekers, Family, First Timer, Africaphile, VIP). Additional offerings include destination-specific pages covering 14 African countries, water-based safari experiences, conservation-focused impact programs, and milestone celebration journeys. The product architecture combines a unified travel planning service with modular, specialized offerings that can be mixed and matched for individual travelers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom African Safari Trip Planning Services End-to-end personalized safari and beach vacation planning covering 17+ African countries, including itinerary design, lodge and camp bookings, transportation coordination (scheduled and charter flights), visa guidance, and pre-departure support. Tailored to individual travelers based on their preferences and trip style.
• Pre-designed Sample Itineraries Curated pre-designed trip itineraries covering specific African destinations and durations, including Southern Africa Discovery (12 days, $12,000-$35,000/person), Wild Heart of East Africa (10 days, $10,000-$35,000/person), Eternal Egypt ($7,500-$25,000/person), Iconic Wildlife of East Africa ($15,000-$45,000/person), Opulent Morocco ($7,000-$28,000/person), Southern Africa Family Adventure (14 days, $12,000-$45,000/person), Essence of South Africa ($6,000-$30,000/person), Secrets of Madagascar ($10,000-$20,000/person), Namibia Land of Contrasts ($10,000-$30,000/person), and Untamed Zambia & Zimbabwe ($12,000-$25,000/person).
• Destination-Specific Safari Packages Specialized trip packages for 17 African countries including Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Egypt, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Zambia, Namibia, Seychelles, Uganda, Madagascar, Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Malawi. Each destination package features tailored itineraries with local guides, premier lodges, and authentic cultural experiences.
• Honeymooner Safari Packages Romantic safari and beach vacation packages for couples featuring sunset safaris, secluded beaches, barefoot luxury accommodations, and private experiences. Combines wildlife encounters with beach destinations for honeymoons and romantic getaways.
• Family Safari Adventures Family-oriented safari trips with multi-bedroom accommodations, child-friendly activities, elephant orphanage visits, boat excursions, and cultural experiences suitable for all ages. Adventures have been road-tested with the founders' own children to ensure the right balance of excitement and bonding.
• Adventure Seeker Expeditions High-adrenaline African adventures including Kilimanjaro summit treks, gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, rhino tracking, mountain biking across Namibia's vast wilderness, and remote wilderness expeditions designed for active, physically capable travelers.
• Water-Based Safari Experiences Safari experiences centered on Africa's waterways including Okavango Delta mokoro trips, Zambezi River canoeing, Nile cruises, dhow cruises in Mozambique, fishing, snorkeling, diving, and ocean-based activities in Seychelles and Mozambique.
• Milestone Celebration Journeys Special occasion travel packages for birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, and multi-week celebrations featuring private villas, exclusive-use lodges, and curated romantic experiences crafted at the right pace for milestone moments.
• VIP Luxury African Experiences High-end luxury travel featuring private chartered flights, exclusive-use villas, celebrity-class experiences, and access to Africa's most prestigious lodges and destinations, designed for effortless seamless travel.
• Conservation and Community Impact Programs Responsible travel initiatives supporting wildlife conservation and local communities through partnerships with Tangulia Mara Camp, Sarara Camps, Fallen Rangers Fund, Painted Dog Research Trust, Bisate Gorilla Habitat Reforestation Project, Cheetah Conservation Fund, and Reteti Elephant Sanctuary. Mango contributes $50 per traveler to conservation initiatives.

Named customers9 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tangulia Mara CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTangulia Mara Camp is a Maasai-owned camp in Kenya that provides authentic cultural experiences for Mango guests. The partnership creates meaningful journeys benefiting local communities through employment, cultural exchange, and land conservation. Revenue from tourism directly supports families and wildlife protection in the Mara ecosystem.
• Sarara CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSarara Camps provides authentic cultural experiences in Kenya with genuine warmth and care. The partnership has generated meaningful revenue for the community and supported wildlife conservation. Mango guests experience authentic cultural exchange reflecting the community's identity.
• Fallen Rangers FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides support for families of rangers who gave their lives protecting mountain gorillas in Virunga, DRC. Mango contributes $50 per traveler to this initiative.
• Painted Dog Research TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvancing long-term conservation for one of Africa's most endangered predators in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Mango supports through per-traveler donations.
• Bisate Gorilla Habitat Reforestation ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanding gorilla habitat through indigenous reforestation in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Mango contributes to this conservation initiative.
• Cheetah Conservation FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering cheetah rehabilitation and reducing human-wildlife conflict in Otjiwarongo, Namibia. Supported through Mango's per-traveler donation program.
• Reteti Elephant SanctuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHand-raising orphaned elephants for release back into the wild in Mathews Range, Kenya. Mango supports through conservation donations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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