YOU DREAM IT. WE CREATE IT.
BREATHTAKING SAFARIS DESIGNED AROUND YOU.
Matt Yardley
Born and Raised in Africa
Expedition Leader + Safari Designer
My deep passion for wild places is what inspired me to found MYA Safaris. Through sharing powerful moments from the bush, I hope to spark a sense of discovery and invite others to experience earths raw beauty, untamed spirit, and unforgettable magic for themselves.
Chat
Reach out to us
Tell us what your dream safari is
We'll hop onto a video chat
We will get to know you more
Design
We design your first itinerary
We send you your first online itinerary
We tweak it to your liking
We lock it in with your first deposit
Arrive
All the complicated is for us to handle
All you need to do now is arrive
Get lost only in the moment
Breathe it all in
TANZANIA
ZAMBIA
BOTSWANA
BRAZIL
KENYA
RWANDA
SOUTH AFRICA
MADAGASCAR
ZIMBABWE
UGANDA
MOZAMBIQUE
NAMIBIA
MALAWI
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Testimonials
"Matt made my experience in the Mara truly spectacular! I loved his patience helping everyone! His extensive knowledge of the area created an engaging trip where my family and I learned so much about the animals, ecosystems, conservation, safari guide training, languages, and so much more! I barely made it to the airport before looking at dates for my next trip!"
Libby Smoak
"Matt Yardley is an extremely talented safari guide and photo tour host. I was nervous at first about traveling to Africa alone, but as soon as I met Matt all of my hesitations went away . Matt Yardley has a deep understanding of wildlife and the local customs. Although I may have been just a guest, I felt as if I left Africa with a new friend. I would 100% trust Matt as a guide and a photo host for any safari. I cannot wait to travel with him again.
Steven Boice
I first met Matt at Phinda in 2013. He engages so easily with guests and always readily shares his vast love and knowledge about all things flora, fauna and photography. A more instinctive guide you'd be hard pressed to find. Thanks for all the lovely spots and sightings over the years, Matt.
Sharon Emmerich
Testimonials
As human’s, they don’t come much better than Matt Yardley . Beyond feeling he is constantly invested in you to ensure you get the most out of each game drive, his feedback is invaluable both on animal behaviour and technical camera usage. Each interaction just builds on skills and experiences that have become life’s memories. He is truly a consummate professional.
Stan Shaw
I met Matt on my first safari to Africa and he set the bar very high for future safari guides. I had a fabulous time with Matt on my very first safari. Matt was able to walk me through the process of selecting, creating and customising our itinerary and preparing me to travel to Africa from the US. Matt is above and beyond that. Plus, he has awesome photography skills. He’s brilliant and a very nice guy .
Jana Logan
"Matt made my experience in the Mara truly spectacular! I loved his patience helping everyone! His extensive knowledge of the area created an engaging trip where my family and I learned so much about the animals, ecosystems, conservation, safari guide training, languages, and so much more! I barely made it to the airport before looking at dates for my next trip!"
Libby Smoak
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