guided by wilderness

Private journeys across the African continent.
Personally designed. Personally guided.

Why privately guided?

No two safaris should ever be the same. Travelling with a private guide is about far more than having your own vehicle. It is about experience, trusted relationships and the freedom to discover Africa at your own pace. Years spent guiding across Africa have shaped the way I design every journey — tailored around you.

Years guiding in some of Africa’s most respected camps have shaped a deep understanding of wildlife, ecosystems and rhythm.
Not simply a tour organiser — but a professionally trained field guide.
Long-standing relationships with Africa’s finest camps, conservancies and operators allow access beyond the ordinary itinerary.
Discretion, reliability and seamless logistics — quietly handled.
Only a select number of journeys are personally guided and tailor-made each year.
No fixed departures. No crowded vehicles. Just time, space and dedication.

Beautiful view on Lake Naivasha from Loldia House in Kenya. Garden and lake view, between flowers, birds, monkeys and antelopes and hippos we are witnessing a stunning african sunrise.

Guiding your journey

A man, Simon, guiding a birding expedition. He wears a beard and backpack standing in a forest, looking upwards to identify a bird with a thoughtful expression.

I have spent years living and guiding across East & Southern Africa. Today, I personally design and lead a limited number of journeys each year, sharing not only wildlife, but the landscapes, people and stories that make each place unique.

My Story

Guests of Roaring Skies sitting on a boat during a boat safari on lake naivasha, Simon pointing out some birds or a hippo, during daytime.

“ Safari is not only about what we see, but how we experience it. It is about finding not just one species, but learning to understand the greater picture — ecosystems, land, and people intertwined. Connecting the dots and revealing the beauty of the whole is what makes our journey truly unforgettable.”

— Simon Landolt
Founder, Roaring Skies Safaris

Journeys across Africa

Each journey is individually crafted — guided by the rhythm of wildlife and the spirit of the land.

Lioness resting with several cubs in the grasslands Maasai Mara Kenya Africa

East Africa

Endless plains, migration landscapes
and extraordinary predator encounters.

Eastern Chimpanzee sitting on a tree branch in a dense tropical forest, Kibale National Park Uganda

Misty rainforests, ancient volcanoes, the Congo basin and unforgettable encounters with great apes.

Primates & Rainforest

Colorful bird, a pytillia, with a red face and speckled chest perched on a tree branch

Southern Africa

Remote wilderness, walking safaris and trails, great birding and exceptional wildlife density.

Simon, safari guide and founder of Roaring Skies, photographing the sunrise over Mount Suswa in Kenya's Rift Valley

Tailor-made Safaris

Every journey is designed individually, combining remarkable camps, private guiding and seamless logistics.

Crafted around you. Guided by experience.

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What my guests say

“Through Simon and our unique journey, I discovered the extraordinary beauty of Kenya’s nature and its people. More than once I found myself moved to tears. Thank you for such a deeply personal and unforgettable experience.”

Two Roaring Skies guests after landing with bush plane in Maasai Mara Kenya

— Uta Kluessendorf, Germany

“Thanks to Simon and his knowladege and passion, we were able to experience Kenya in a way we would have never even dreamed of. From the planning to the execution, our private safari with Simon was mindblowing”

Happy guest in a safari landcruiser in Maasai Mara Kenya Africa

— Carmen Kurz, Switzerland

“We know Simon since the very beginning of his guiding-journey. From day one, Simon was dedicated to always put his guests and their wishes first, and from day one, he delivered! ”