The History

I grew up in England – and as a child our holidays were often around Europe, I guess offering me a taste in ‘exploring’. Arriving in SA at 21 years old, a whole new continent opened up for me… and without understanding or even realising why, I fell in love with the African bush. After ten years in the advertising industry, I went on sabbatical to Botswana and Zimbabwe, meeting John – husband and business partner. Together we started Wild Frontiers – with a combined mission, and passion, of finding new and intriguing places to visit, preferably off the beaten track. In 1991 we ventured north, in our trusty old cruiser ‘Betsy’, and discovered areas that we have since started our own operations in – all well and truly north of the Limpopo.

My Footprints

In Africa …… Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Zaire (DRC) & Kenya – plus Libya & Egypt. There’s lots more to see though!

Rest of the world… lots of countries in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia, China, Dubai.

Most Memorable Holiday

Too many good memories to pick just one… but certainly being in the Serengeti with my family and close friends is ‘up there’. The Solar Eclipse in Libya… wow!

Walking in the Ngorongoro highlands and climbing active volcanoes (Nyiragonga, just before lock-down), horse-back safaris around Kili and in Zim… and reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro… as said, too many great trips.

My Travel Wishlist

Arctic – dog-sledding….

Antarctic – to see the ice-bergs and pristine wilderness

South America – the whole continent! It looks amazing..

The Luxury Travel Item

A decent lens (or two) for my camera…..

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Go with someone to share the experience with – both during and after.

The History

I want to experience life first hand, I don’t want to view it on the pages of a magazine or the screen of my flatscreen TV. People fascinate me, immersing myself in scenic splendour revives me and experiencing new things make my pulse beat. Travel humbles me, challenges me and reminds me to live in the moment. It forces me to reflect on myself, to accept that things do not always go as planned and to appreciate what I have back home. I never return home from a trip without being touched, stretched and changed by my encounters. It’s not so much about the destination as it is about my personal journey – especially when I travel alone. I travel because I have to travel – it is what brings me to life.

My Footprints

Africa and Asia are my travel loves – nature invigorates my soul, it’s my reboot button when life gets hectic. Give me the outdoors over the big city lights anyday! I’ve explored Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, UK, Ireland, Mauritius, Maldives, Dubai, Bali, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Greece. Next on the list – definitely Peru and the Inca Trail!

Most Memorable Holiday

A combo trip visiting Uganda and Rwanda. These countries really blew me away! Spotting the elusive Shoebill Stork on the Nile River, to swimming in a crater Lake, viewing lazy tree climbing lions, trekking chimps, and enjoying bush sundowners and bush breakfasts, this trip was filled with magical experiences. The rare privilege to come face to face with endangered mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is something words will never capture : surreal, humbling, incredible!

My Travel Wishlist

Machu Picchu, Croatia Island hopping, Kilimanjaro, Camino de Santiago

Never Travel Without…

A band aid and a sense of wonder

The Luxury Travel Item

My Kindel for those long airport transits

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Sleeping in whilst travelling is never acceptable! It’s such a privilege to explore this incredible planet so soak up every moment. Whether it’s watching the sun rise over the Taj Mahal or the sunset over the Grand Canyon, slow down your thoughts and meditate on the blessing of being alive – then be sure to cram as much as you can see, taste and do in between every sunrise and sunset.

The History

I have been in travel, on the rates and system side of this wonderful industry for over 10 years and counting.

To me travel is all about exploring and embracing different cultures, ways of living and meeting new people whilst resetting and re-charging yourself away from our busy day to day lives.

It’s a break from reality and stepping into new world for a bit.

My Footprints

Only within South Africa … looking forward to tackling the rest of the world!

Most Memorable Holiday

Cape Town – with my family embracing the city I love the most in S.A with the people I love the most.

My Travel Wishlist

Victoria Falls, Switzerland, Paris

Never Travel Without…

Some one to share and experience your adventure with.

The Luxury Travel Item

A lovely camera to capture all your memorable moments that will last a lifetime.

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Don’t rush your trip and be open to embrace and enjoy the diversity of the destination you are at.

The History

I have been in the travel industry for more than 25 years and I think it’s exciting to visit a country, city or town for the first time and get to experience different cultures, traditions and food. Travel definitely broadens your horizons as there is a big world out there waiting to be explored…

My Footprints

Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, UK, France, Amsterdam, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Egypt, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania

Most Memorable Holiday

Visiting Egypt for the 1st time and standing at the bottom of the Pyramids in Giza and just thinking these were built thousands of years ago without any machinery and advanced tools we have now days, as well as doing a cruise down the mighty Nile River…

And no visit to Egypt is complete without crawling down a narrow, dark passageway into the burial chamber of a pyramid – don’t do this if you are claustrophobic…

My Travel Wishlist

Namibia – to experience the vast open spaces, deserts, skeleton coast and the Caprivi Strip

Never Travel Without…

Camera and small medical supply kit

The Luxury Travel Item

Time and a dearly beloved

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Don’t wait – do it now!

Tammy’s Travel Bug

I started travelling as soon as I left school and backpacked around Europe, and this is how I started my travel career.

Our daily lives and routines gets so busy and when travelling you get to recharge your batteries, unwind and relax!

The reasons that I love travel is the experience of different cultures, different foods and I love meeting new people.

And the best part is planning the next trip…

My Footprints

Rwanda , Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya. Egypt, Thailand, England, western Europe.

Most Memorable Holiday

Rwanda and Uganda

Favourite Critters
Leopards, gorillas, elephants, kudu, dik-dik

My Travel Wishlist

The Skeleton Coast – Nambia

Never Travel Without…

Bugspray

The luxury travel item

Travel pillow

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Never rush your trip

The History

Growing up in the bush in Zimbabwe/Zambia, then spending most of my adult life in South Africa I have always loved the feel of Africa. I studied Marketing in Cape Town yet ended up back to the bush guiding horse-back trails in South Africa for several years. Although I am city based now, I try to travel whenever I can.

My Footprints

Southern & East Africa, UK, Australia, America, Europe and hopefully more to add soon!

Most Memorable Holiday

So many!

• Watching a solar eclipse over the Mana Pools escarpment in Zimbabwe
• Experiencing kilometres of gathering wildebeest and zebra before the great migration in the Serengeti, Tanzania
• Motorbike adventure riding through Golden Gate National Park mountain pass in South Africa
• Watching the clouds part to view Ngorongoro Crater from above in Tanzania
• Camping wild in Okavango Delta only accessible by mokoro, Botswana
• Mountain biking in Magoebaskloof pass in South Africa
• Road tripping with a camping trailer through Mozambique (those prawns!)
• Sleeping overnight in a private hide right next to hippos and elephants in Kruger National Park, South Africa
• Watching a massive herd of springbok pronking and sprinting around our vehicle for half an hour alone in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park, South Africa
• Driving through Namibia and experiencing the magical landscape transform from sea to dunes to granite rocks to wildlife – so much in one country

My Travel Wishlist

Namibia again but this time Caprivi; Uganda; Bali

Never Travel Without…

Sunscreen, Immodium, and patience

The luxury travel item

Kindle

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

You are travelling to someone else’s home/culture/lifestyle that may be different to what you are used to, so listen and learn as much as you can!

The History

I have been in the travel industry for 30 years and have lived in the UK for 3 years and Tanzania for 4 years.  I have travelled extensively and had the privilege of travelling to amazing destinations and experiencing different cultures, and there is still so much more I am hoping to see.

My Footprints

Rwanda, Uganda, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Madagascar, Namibia, Kenya, Mozambique, Mexico, UK, several countries in Europe and the US.

Most Memorable Holiday

I have had quite a few so it is a hard to choose just one….my first big trip was a month’s Contiki Tour around Europe, New York City (that city truly does not not sleep!) but I have to say, my holidays on Zanzibar Island with my family have been the most memorable and special times for me!

My Travel Wishlist

A road trip around South Africa and Namibia.

Never Travel Without…

Medical kit and phone (for photo purposes)

The luxury travel item

A good pair of sunglasses.

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Life is short and precious – don’t put off any Travel plans!

The History

I couldn’t have picked a better career for myself.  I am passionate about creating and planning memorable holidays for everyone, making each trip special. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to explore beautiful destinations all around Southern Africa.

My Footprints

Mostly Southern Africa

Most Memorable Holiday

Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls

My Travel Wishlist

Tanzania, Kenya and the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar

Never Travel Without…

Cell phone

The Luxury Travel Item

Camera to capture the beautiful moments

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

“Travel for me is pleasure for the soul”

The History

I have been in the travel industry since 1993 and have had the privilege to travel and experience some of the most exciting and challenging activities like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and Gorilla Trekking in Uganda to mention but a few in East Africa. In Southern Africa, I had the privilege to visit Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana in the Chobe area, in and around South Africa including the Garden Route and Kruger National Park.

I have travelled to Portugal on business for 2 weeks while I was working for Easy Golf and I have also lived in the UK for 5 years.

My Footprints

Tanzania, Uganda, Portugal, UK, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana in and around South Africa

Most Memorable Holiday

Zanzibar – most beautiful beaches I have ever seen

My Travel Wishlist

Kenya, Bali, Namibia and USA

Never Travel Without…

Enough space for photos videos to capture all memories.

The luxury travel item

Toothbrush and a smile

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Put God first, start your day in prayer and aim at making everyone you meet feel very good about themselves. It goes a long way.  When you are a peaceful person it projects on the outside. Stay humble always.