Fourty. That’s how many awards we’ve now picked up along this wild, dusty, adventure-filled road.
It’s hard to believe that what started in 2008 from Chania’s dreams, a whole lot of passion, and a massive love for Kenya, would grow into this: thousands of safaris planned, hundreds of families that found their wild dreams coming true in the heart of Africa, and 40 accolades (and counting!).
So how do we celebrate our 40th award? With an award-winning playlist of course!
Because if you’ve ever road-tripped with us, you know: music is a biiiiig part of it.
Whether it’s cruising through the Great Rift Valley or belting out tunes on a bumpy track en-route to Tsavo, music is the beat behind so many of our family’s best times!
So here it is… Our 40 track Safari Soundtrack
(… actually there are 41 songs because Billy loves Ransom by Lil Tecca … but we just can’t all agree)
Curated by Chania, her kids, and the whole TSC crew. It’s got funk, it’s got soul, and it’s got Africa running right through it.
TSC’s Top 40 Safari songs
Feel Good Faves
For sing-alongs, sunshine & windows-down safari driving:
- Nosedive – BoyWithUke
- I Just Wanna Shine – Fitz and the Tantrums
- Dancin – Aaron Smith
- Sunroof – Nicky Youre & dazy
- Sunflower – Post Malone & Swae Lee
- Lush Life – Zara Larsson
- Candy – Robbie Williams
- Happy – Pharrell Williams
- Miles on It – Marshmello
- A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
- Budapest – George Ezra
- Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
- Beautiful Day – U2
- Postcards – James Blunt
- Fly Away – Tones And
- Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader
- Look for the Good – Jason Mraz
- Fast Car – Luke Combs (cover)
- Next to Me – Emeli Sandé
Heartstring Pullers
For sunsets, slow drives & late-night fire pit chats:
- Somewhere Only We Know – Lily Allen
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
- Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
- Be Alright – Dean Lewis
- Your Song – Elton John
- Stay With Me – Sam Smith
- Story of My Life – One Direction
- Cover Me in Sunshine – Pink & Willow Sage Hart
- What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
- Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Safari classics
For dusty tracks, early game drives & campfire magic:
- Africa – Toto
- Under African Skies – Paul Simon & Miriam Makeba
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
- African Dream – Vicky Sampson
- Soul Makossa* – Manu Dibango
- Pata Pata* – Miriam Makeba
- Kilimanjaro* – Johnny Clegg
- My Land is Kenya – Roger Whittaker
- Come With Me*– Roger Whittaker
- Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) – Shakira
- Jerusalema – Master KG ft. Nomcebo Zikode
- Ransom – Lil Tecca
What’s a safari without a soundtrack?
Whether you’re herding the kids into the Land Cruiser, winding through the Mara, or kicking up dust on the Big Five Drive—this playlist is for you.
Want the playlist on Spotify?
We’ve got you: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qeBYam5XO66H4GRZfovcC
Thanks for being part of our 40-award journey. Here’s to the next one (and a few more dance breaks along the way).
Feeling inspired? Plug in the playlist, hit the road, and start dreaming about your next adventure. Whether you’re planning a family safari, a honeymoon, or a self-drive rally experience—just know we’ll be singing (and dancing) right alongside you.
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Ready to turn up the volume on your next adventure?
Whether your vibe is road trip sing-alongs or bush brunch bangers, we know how to craft safaris with the perfect playlist of experiences. From wild landscapes to cosy beach villas, our trips hit all the right notes—designed by a family who’s done it all (usually with music blasting and snacks flying).
Let’s plan something unforgettable, with just the right rhythm for you.
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