Africa · South Africa
Africa doesn't stay in the photos. It stays with you.
From a quiet game drive at first light to long lunches in the Cape Winelands, I design African journeys with a trusted safari partner on the ground. This November, I'm going to experience it for myself.
Coming this November
I'm heading to South Africa.
In November, I'm traveling through South Africa with the safari specialists I trust with my clients' journeys: staying in the camps, meeting the guides, sitting at the tables, so I can tell you honestly what's worth it. Want my notes from the trip? Leave your email and I'll send them when I'm home.
What an African journey can look like
Safari
Kruger's private reserves and quiet concessions, where game drives at dawn and dusk shape the day and the evenings end around a fire.
Cape Town & the Winelands
Table Mountain, the coastline, and long lunches among the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. A beautiful start or finish to any safari.
Beyond South Africa
Botswana's Okavango and Chobe, Victoria Falls, Namibia's dunes, East Africa's great plains, and gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda.
An Indian Ocean finish
A few slow days on Mauritius, the Seychelles or Zanzibar, when you'd like to end with your toes in the sand.
How I design it
A trusted partner on the ground.
I don't design African journeys alone. I partner with one boutique safari specialist, born in South Africa, who works exclusively through travel advisors. They know the guides, the camps and the roads, and they're there in-destination while you travel. I bring the vision and the details, they bring the ground, and you get one seamless journey.
The right camps for you
Small camps, family-friendly lodges, or the one with the view you'll never forget. I match the stay to how you travel.
Pacing that leaves room to breathe
Safari days start early. I build in rest, so you arrive at each sighting ready to enjoy it.
Land, air and everything between
Light-aircraft flights, private transfers and the nights before and after, designed as one journey.
An honest note on investment
Most of the African journeys I design land around $1,000 per person, per night, not including international flights. Safari lodges often include meals and twice-daily game drives, which makes that number go further than it sounds. There are lovely lower-key options, and at the top, the sky really is the limit. I'll always tell you honestly what your vision costs before we begin.
Good to know
- When is the best time to go on safari in South Africa?
- It depends on what you want to see. The dry winter months, roughly May through September, usually bring the easiest game viewing in Kruger, as animals gather near water and the bush thins. The green season, roughly November through March, brings lush landscapes, newborn animals, wonderful birding and summer in Cape Town. I'll help you choose the timing that fits your vision.
- How far ahead should I plan an African safari?
- Ideally nine to twelve months ahead, and longer for peak season or the smallest, most sought-after camps. Shorter timelines can still work, and I'll tell you honestly what's possible.
- Can children go on safari?
- Yes, with the right lodge. Many camps set minimum ages for game drives, while others welcome families with private vehicles and children's programs. Some reserves are also malaria-free, which many families prefer. I'll match your family to the right places.
- Do I need malaria medication for a safari?
- Some safari areas are in malaria zones and some aren't, including several private reserves in South Africa. Because it's a medical decision, please talk with your doctor or a travel clinic. I'll make sure you know which areas your journey includes well before you go.
- Is South Africa safe for travelers?
- Like any destination, it depends on planning. I design with vetted lodges, private transfers and local guidance, and our partner is there in-destination while you travel. Most of my clients' time is spent in reserves, camps and well-chosen hotels, with every connection arranged in advance.
When Africa is ready for you, I'll be here.
Not ready yet? Follow along above and I'll send my notes from November.