"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

We combine many years of experience, a genuine love for the adventure of travel, exceptional guides, the highest level of quality and personal service with attention to every detail. This is what makes us unique. Whatever your interest, we can make it happen.

Exciting safaris for 2011 include a hiking/fishing Safari staying in a chic log cabin overlooking the northeastern face of Mount Kenya and an eco-lodge set on a small private island with breathtaking views across Lake Baringo. 
 

Condé Nast Traveler "Top Travel Specialist" 

Condé Nast Traveler magazine has recognized Linda Friedman as “Top Travel Specialist” for East Africa since 2003. Custom Safaris has offices in Bethesda, Maryland, Nairobi, and Mombasa, Kenya. Custom Safaris has full time operations, staff Guides in East Africa and owns luxurious safari vehicles. 

For over twenty-five years, Linda Friedman, Executive Director of Custom Safaris, has been designing and arranging safaris for travelers in search of magnificent wildlife, native culture and the astonishing beauty that is unique to Africa. Referred to fondly as “mama safari”, she has been on safari more than 100 times and travels frequently to Africa. 

Custom Safaris has been featured on NBC Nightly News, and in Condé Nast Traveler, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Miami Herald and Bethesda Magazine. 

Custom Safaris assisted NBC with the following:

  • Thirsty Planet, a special series about lack of water, waterborne disease and solutions
  • Wildebeests' Migration in Danger, a spectacular account of the annual migration
  • Live broadcast live from Barak Obama’s Grandmother’s village during the 2008 elections
  • Live broadcast of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to Kenya  
  • Maria Menounos’ Eye-Opening Elephant Experience In Kenya

Friedman was honored to participate in the “Kwita Izina” (baby gorilla naming ceremony)  in Rwanda. “If I had just one hour to spend in all of Africa, it would be with your gorillas here in Rwanda. Without question, seeing the gorillas is the most inspiring wildlife experience one can have.”   ~ Linda Friedman