The Ultimate Guide to Women's Safaris
Welcome to the Safari Library
Welcome to the heart of Girl in the wilderness
The Safari Library was created with one simple purpose: to help every woman realise that Africa is far more accessible, welcoming and life-changing than she ever imagined.
For many women, an African safari has been a dream quietly waiting in the background. It's the trip they've always promised themselves they would take one day. But life has a habit of getting in the way. Careers become busier, families need looking after, finances take priority and, more often than not, the biggest obstacle of all appears:
"I don't have anyone to go with."
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Over the years, I've spoken to hundreds of women who have shared exactly the same thoughts. They worried they were too old, too inexperienced, not adventurous enough or simply didn't know where to begin. They questioned whether Africa was safe, whether they would fit into a group, what a safari actually involved and whether the experience would live up to everything they had imagined.
The wonderful thing is that almost every one of those concerns disappears once you're here.
Africa has an extraordinary way of making you feel both humbled and completely at home. It doesn't matter whether you're travelling on your very first safari, returning for your tenth adventure or finally ticking off a lifelong dream. There is something about waking to the sound of birdsong, sharing coffee around a campfire before sunrise or watching a herd of elephants wander quietly past that reminds you how beautifully simple life can be.
That is why this library exists.
The Safari Library is far more than a collection of articles. It is an ever-growing resource designed to answer your questions, remove uncertainty and help you make informed decisions with confidence. Whether you're wondering if safari is right for you, comparing destinations, choosing between a women-only group or a private journey, looking for photography tips or simply curious about what it's really like to spend a week in the African bush, you'll find honest, experience-based guidance here.
Everything you read has been shaped by years of guiding women across Africa. It isn't written from a desk or pieced together from internet research. It's built on real conversations, real experiences and the questions I have been asked time and time again by women just like you.
You'll find practical advice alongside personal stories, wildlife knowledge alongside honest opinions, and the occasional reminder that safari isn't always perfectly polished. Sometimes it's wonderfully wild, sometimes it's unexpectedly funny and sometimes it quietly changes the way you see yourself.
However you found your way here, I'm genuinely glad you did.
Take your time exploring the Safari Library. Read the guides that answer the questions you have today and come back whenever new ones arise. This is a place to learn, to plan, to dream and, hopefully, to discover that your African safari is much closer than you think.
Welcome.
Your adventure starts here.
Antje Mouton - The Original Girl in the Wilderness xx
More Than a Guide. A Library That Grows With Every Journey.
The Safari Library isn't here to tell you everything there is to know about Africa. It's here to ensure that every woman who dreams of experiencing it has a trusted place to begin—and a reason to keep coming back.
The Complete Guide to African Safaris for Women
Everything you need to know before you book your first safari, from choosing a destination and understanding costs to knowing what life in the bush is really like. If you're only going to read one guide, start here.
Is an African Safari Right for You?
Safari isn't for everyone—and that's perfectly okay. Discover who thrives in the African bush, what surprises first-time visitors and how to decide whether this style of travel is right for you.
Your First Safari: Everything You Need to Know
From airports and luggage to game drives and campfires, this guide answers the practical questions that every first-time safari traveller asks before they leave home.
