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Adventures With Virginia I curate and lead private, luxury safaris across southern Africa, that protect wildlife, uplift communities, and change lives — including yours.

Travel With Meaning
Adventures With Virginia — a division of Ken Moody Safaris. Adventures With Virginia is where luxury, purpose, and true African adventure meet. I’m a native Tennessean who splits my time equally between the USA and Southern Africa, personally designing and hosting every journey. I’m not an agent — I’m a hands-on operator who lives this work, rooted in the wildlife, the land, and the communities we serve. My husband’s company, Ken Moody Safaris, has been operating in Southern Africa for more than 30 years. When Ken brought me into his world a decade ago, I was all in — and from that foundation, I built Adventures With Virginia. Through his long-standing reputation and relationships, I’ve developed close personal connections with our preferred lodges, guides, and associates. These are the kinds of trusted partnerships that only decades of legacy can create, and they allow me to craft experiences far beyond what any travel agent or third-party planner could ever offer. My safaris are created for travelers who want more than a vacation. From hiking alongside Africa’s iconic wildlife to immersive cultural experiences in rural villages, every itinerary is tailored just for you. Enjoy photographic expeditions, w**e tastings in world-class vineyards, horseback safaris, traditional art workshops, and heartfelt cultural exchanges that stay with you long after you return home. I work exclusively with intimate, handpicked lodges that blend luxury with purpose. Each property plays an active role in conservation and community uplift — from protecting threatened species to supporting women-led projects, preschools, and after-school programs I am personally involved in. When you travel with me, you directly support these life-changing efforts. With a focus on small, private groups, every moment is personal, safe, and thoughtfully curated — far from the crowds and far from anything a traditional “tourist trip” could ever offer. Ready to create the safari of your dreams? Let’s make it meaningful. Let’s make it unforgettable. Let’s make it yours. Adventures With Virginia — a division of Ken Moody Safaris.

10/31/2026

Happy birthday to our Halloween Queen, Karina! 🎃

She was born on the most magical night of the year, so of course she’s a little bit of magic herself.

She came on safari in 2019, came back for more last year, and somewhere along the way stopped being a client and became a great friend.

W**e in the bush? Karina’s in. Ice cream cone on a game drive? Karina’s in. Freezing in a beanie at sunrise? Still in, and still laughing.

Have the best birthday, Karina! Hope it’s all treats and no tricks.

Cheers to you! 🍷

10/31/2026

Yesterday was one of my favorite days of the year.

Ken and I were proud to be back at Feather to Fork, hosted by our friends at the Sawbriar at Big South Fork, raising money for York Agricultural Institute’s programming. This one is personal for us, as our youngest son is a YAI graduate, so we know firsthand what this program can open up for a young person.

It was a beautiful fall day with perfect weather, and high schoolers showed up in droves to explore what a career in the outdoors could look like. From TWRA to the University of Tennessee’s Ag and Wildlife programs, SCI and so many more, the vendor lineup gave these students a real look at the paths open to them in conservation, agriculture and wildlife. Seeing that kind of curiosity in the next generation is exactly why we keep coming back.

And honestly, the big barbecue lunch that wraps it all up is one of my favorite parts.

Thank you to the Sawbriar and everyone who made it happen. We’ll see you next year.

10/31/2026

The chef says it’s a family recipe.
Nobody’s seen the family in years.

💀HAPPY HALLOWEEN💀

10/30/2026

This male lion didn’t hesitate to let us know that the road we were on belonged to him.

Our guide slowly reversed our game viewer ahead of him, so he could walk at his own pace while we had a front-row seat the whole way. Calm and unbothered, he never broke stride, and every one of us held our breath.

This is what a great guide does: respects the animal first while giving you the moment of a lifetime. I’m fortunate to work with a trusted group of highly experienced professional guides all across southern Africa, and moments like this are why I keep going back to them.

Small groups. Private journeys. Travel With Meaning. DM me to start planning your African adventure.

10/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday!

10/28/2026

Happy Birthday to our youngest son! We are so very proud of him.

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