Wayo Africa is a Safari Company with a difference
We pride ourselves on exceptional wildlife experiences with some of the best Guiding in the industry. Our camps are sensitively created using local artisans and are positioned well away from the crowds to provide a truly immersive and wild Safari experience.
In 1999, Jean Du Plessis founded the company, formerly known as Wayo Africa Limited.
His vision was to create unique and inspiring experiences focussing on truly connecting guests with nature through diverse and low impact activities, specifically through Walking Safaris. This formed the foundation of the Wayo brand slogan: “Touch the Earth”.
This in turn resulted in the trade pushing for light-footprint adventure camps, which was continuously developed and improved to what today is known as the Wayo Green Camps.
In 2022, the Wayo Africa brand was acquired by Wilderness and now forms part of the Wilderness portfolio, whilst still honouring the core vision of light-footprint eco-tourism for which the brand has become known for in the industry.
Wayo Africa’s key brand identities are; our in- depth knowledge of Tanzania, our innovations in Safari design and guest experience, our drive to reach into the more exclusive corners of the parks and our commitment to local people.