ABOUT US

Carter Ong Smith is a travel specialist and conservationist who has worked 

at the intersection of travel and conservation throughout her career.

She has created and guided private safaris for over 20 years. and worked for 

conservation organizations in Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, and the USA.

Her commitment to conservation has been unwavering.  

She creates exceptional tailor-made safaris for you and your private party.

If a safari is on your bucket list then make it happen.

You will not be disappointed.

There is nothing more compelling than a safari to deepen one's appreciation for the natural world

and learn more about oneself.

There are countless safari companies to choose from. 

So how do you know who to work with? 

Carter discovered years ago that there was a real need for 

personally crafted safari itineraries. She has extensive knowledge of African wildlife as well as lodges and camps. She works directly with 

you to create a safari tailor made for you. 

A safari is not the kind of experience you want to buy with a click of a button on the internet. 

Carter creates each safari itinerary specifically 

to meet your needs and interests. 

Carter always makes time for you. She believes that crafting a safari itinerary for you and your private group, whether it is your 1st or 10th time on the continent, is a privilege.

She knows first hand just how much your safari

will change your life for the better and looks forward to 

working with you.

Carter Safaris was started from a passion to conserve wildlife and wild places in Kenya, 

and a belief in going after dreams. 

After finishing her graduate degree on the home range of the Martial Eagle and working with Iain Douglas-Hamilton at Save the Elephants,

Carter became one of the first female licensed safari guides in Kenya and began running

Carter Safaris.

This photo was taken in southern Kenya when Carter's eldest son was 1 years old 

and when Carter Safaris was launched.