I’m passionate about creating personalized African vacations and safaris that respect natural habitats and uplift local communities.
Born and raised in South Africa, I care deeply about sharing the enriching experiences this beautiful continent has gifted me. African travel isn't just something I curate; it's my purpose.I'm now based in New York City, but my heart still lies in Africa. This is why I'm perfectly placed to curate bespoke African travel adventures.
The things that truly enriched my soul while working in the broadcast media industry for many years were conservation and travel. And that's what Oculus is all about.
People ask me how I create transformative travel experiences in Africa. Well, I work with travelers to ‘download’ the image of their perfect African trip from their mind's eye. I then use that new understanding to build African travel itineraries that turn their imagination into a cherished reality.
My aim in curating African journeys that seek to uplift local communities is to influence the continent positively and enrich my clients’ experiences. Because I've been exploring Africa for many years, I've developed an extensive network of contacts comprising local travel experts, ethical service providers, and respected conservationists. This diverse network empowers me to create African travel experiences that exceed my clients' expectations – and make a positive impact.
But I'm confident there's a better way. I am determined to deliver transformative African travel experiences while achieving the goal of having a positive impact on the natural world, wildlife, oceans, air quality, and the communities that call these places home.
We don't just want to avoid harming the places we visit, we want to reverse the trend of unethical tourism, uplift the communities that welcome us, and regenerate the ecosystems they inhabit.
I learned to love and respect nature while growing up in South Africa, and my passion for travel experiences developed during countless African safaris. This is why my work has a cathartic effect that gives me deep satisfaction.
I have the opportunity to play a part in conserving natural habitats across Africa while creating life-affirming travel experiences. I'm living my dream and can't wait to share that dream with you.
Contact me to inquire about creating a custom journey, joining one of our pre-curated specialist tours, or creating your own hosted group adventure together. You bring the dream and I will bring the expertise to make it a reality with seamless logistics, on-the-ground support, and complete peace of mind.
I can assist you with extensive experience in everything from logistics to complementary experiences, must-see safari moments, and accommodations to suit your style and requirements. For seamless trips that your clients will love – you do the dreaming, and I’ll do the planning.
Be swept up in an African travel adventure curated for you and personally hosted with your dream in mind. In today’s world of decision fatigue – in my opinion – this is the ultimate luxury.
They offer a specialized concierge service that manages all aspects of your international air travel – from bookings to rescheduling and refunds. They also handle all interactions with the airlines for fast, simple, hassle-free travel and peace of mind.
You can book an advice call to discuss your ideas and logistics planning, to ask questions, and to seek advice on your itinerary. (Service fees apply).
From destination inspiration to detailed journey planning - fill out the form or email me to get started.
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