REGENERATIVE TRAVEL
Welcome to the Oculus Travel Magazine from the desk of Gayle Higginbotham.
I am thrilled to introduce you to Oculus Travel - a labor of love and a manifestation of my lifelong passion for Africa, travel, and conservation.
OCULUS TRAVEL
We believe that uniquely designed journeys build cherished memories of vacations in Africa.
Clients trust us to provide the expertise, guidance, inspiration, and care needed to turn their travel dreams into an extraordinary reality. Our commitment to excellence delivers a seamless travel experience that builds long-lasting relationships and cherished memories.
Discover & Advise
We take great care to understand your personal travel requirements and will advise which approach will best suit your needs.
Vet & Connect
We have partnerships with an extensive network of experts on the ground which allow us to ensure your every wish will be met.
Support & Guide
We provide support before, during & after you travel, affording you the confidence to surrender & enjoy your adventure, with complete peace of mind.
What we do
AT OUR CORE
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Client care, comfort & safety
At Oculus Travel, I take pride in delivering a deeply personalized approach to African vacations. I embrace the concept of ‘seeing’ to ensure clients always feel valued, cared for, and understood – that's why I named it ‘Oculus’ – truly being seen is at our very core.
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Regenerative travel & conservation
I care deeply about the environment and conservation and about supporting the communities in the regions you visit. That's why I only work with properties and partners who share these values. I do everything possible to ensure everyone benefits from the Africa travel itineraries I create.
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Trusted partners for peace of mind
I partner with leading in-territory experts in vetted destinations, ensuring you’re supported and safe throughout your trip to Africa. I work tirelessly to ensure your travel experience is seamless – with added local support while you're on the road.
Our Custom Journeys
frequently asked questions
Is there a cost of making contact?
Why do I need your service if I can search for holidays myself?
Do your services make my holiday more expensive?
Do you only cover Africa?
How can my travel make a positive impact?
Thank you, Gayle, for organizing such an amazing experience and memories to last a lifetime. You did a terrific job, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Thank you for tending to our various needs and for your patience and thoughtful insights throughout the trip. Will recommend Oculus Travel to all our friends.
Joy, Hong Kong, Rwanda and Tanzania, 2024
Planning for the safari trip of a lifetime is one thing. Having that trip curated, supported, and guided by Gayle is quite another! Her extensive knowledge is simply priceless in helping you know how to prepare and pack for such an adventure and how to optimally experience the trip and the African bush from beginning to end.
Bonnie, London, Hosted in Botswana & Zimbabwe, 2023
As someone who normally plans my family vacations, it was hard to let go of control, but Gayle's itinerary exceeded all of my expectations, and I wish she would plan all my vacations from now on!
Kristen, San Diego, Planning services New York vacation, 2022
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