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 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 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!

The History

I have more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and my passion for travel has only grown over the years.

I enjoy the diversity of travel. Travel to me is not just about visiting a destination, its about experiencing the people and their cultures. And as a Travel Designer I have the privilege of making guests dream holidays a reality and giving them a life changing experience.

My Footprints

Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, India

Most Memorable Holiday

Victoria Falls – experiencing the majestic falls for the first time was simply breath-taking.

My Travel Wishlist

Zanzibar, Namibia , Thailand, Greece

Never Travel Without…

Your camera and an open mind.

The Luxury Travel Item

Sunglasses

Your Best Piece of Travel Advice?

Keep an open mind about anywhere you travel, experience the culture and the people it makes your Holiday that much more memorable.

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