08/31/2026
We love August & September because it's when our early planners reach out for next summer travel, which is generally perfect timing for most trips. But there are a few exceptions where 12-18 months is actually the sweet spot.
One of the exceptions? An African Safari.
This month alone we've had 3 requests for this type of experience, and nothing makes me happier. You may know us for our love of the Mediterranean, but if there's one trip I would tell everyone to make at some point in their life, it would be an African Safari.
These 3 trips started with a similar inquiry — "we want to go to Africa and see the animals." But the end result will be 3 completely different experiences.
Trip 1: a solo traveler and last minute plan for December. Focused on the totally offbeat: Gorilla Trekking in Uganda, tracking lions, Chimpanzee sanctuaries, a local fishermen excursion, village immersion with the Samburu in Kenya, and more. The mission: the more unusual, the better. Challenge accepted!
Trip 2: a bucket list trip for a couple looking to expand beyond their usual luxury resort travel, while still maintaining all the comforts and familiarity of home. It's a break from the crush of work so privacy is the priority, despite the Great Migration timing. We'll be combining Kenya and Tanzania for that perfect first safari experience in East Africa.
Trip 3: another couple, this time in career transition. Animals, of course...but also culture. Something wow, something different, something with a real sense of place. Willing to be surprised and guided so the experience feels authentically African but with enough luxury to feel pampered. I'm going to have fun with this one.
An African safari consultation is a different approach altogether. To ask the right questions, you really need to have been there. And these came at the right time as I just put the finishing touches on my own return trip for next year to celebrate turning 40. We're taking the kids and our parents for everyone's first time and to relive our honeymoon memories from almost 13 years ago. 😲
If you've ever considered a safari but are nervous or skeptical — let's talk. I'm sure I can make you a believer!🌅
