Safaris, cities, coastlines and cultures across the continent, planned with the care a bucket-list journey deserves, by an advisor who left a piece of her heart in Africa long ago.
Africa found me before I ever arrived. My father worked for the airlines when I was a little girl, and somehow I had two imaginary friends from Africa. I could describe them and the clothes they wore. They flew home just before my sister was born, but they left an indelible mark on my heart. My aunt gave me subscriptions to National Geographic and Smithsonian so I could read about the part of the world I loved so much.
Since then I have made friends all across Africa. One of my best friends is from Cape Town, and I spend as much time there as I possibly can. Meeting Nelson Mandela was one of the best moments of my life. A dance I shared with Zulu dancers, straight from the heart, went viral on my social media. And my daughters took part in a sister-school program in Senegal, where I helped bring groups of students over.
Africa has a piece of my heart. It is something I can’t fully explain, and it is why I plan every African journey with such care.
“When you get there, you feel it is the birthplace of so much living: human, animal and plant.”
Africa is a bucket-list journey for most travelers, given the distance and the investment. I treat it that way, with the care and love I feel for it.
Many travelers don’t realize the sheer size of Africa: more than fifty countries, thousands of cultures and languages, and some of the oldest history on Earth. The right journey starts with knowing which Africa you are dreaming of.
Safari. I sell safaris and I love animals. Some regions offer a greater variety of species, others far greater numbers. There is always a season for safari somewhere in Africa. It depends on where, when and what you hope to see: sometimes the story is before the rains, sometimes during or just after.
Family considerations. I can tell you which areas are malaria-free, so families who would rather avoid extra medication and vaccinations still have wonderful options.
Bush and beach. Pairing a safari with a stretch of coastline is increasingly popular. At Africa’s Travel Indaba in 2026, I met and vetted the partners I believe do it best.
Cape Town and the Cape. One of my best friends calls Cape Town home, and it is a city I return to as often as I can: mountain, ocean, wine country and culture in one place.
Beyond the usual radar. What is compelling about Tunisia? So many countries have remarkable stories that few travelers consider, and I love sharing them.
Pairing it well. Distances are vast, so routing matters: combining a city, a safari and a coastline in a sequence that feels effortless rather than exhausting.
Private game drives, a bush dinner under the stars, a suite overlooking the plains and quiet days between adventures. Africa is one of the world’s great honeymoon and milestone journeys.
Family-friendly camps, guides who bring wildlife to life for children, and pacing that respects long travel days. A family safari is a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Pair a safari with Cape Town and the Winelands, a beach finale on the Indian Ocean, or a journey built around culture, history and the people you meet.
Tell me which Africa you are dreaming of, and I will design a journey with the care it deserves: the right camps, the right season, the right pace and the moments that stay with you.