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Creating soul awakening African Safari experiences for the Insightful Traveler. Conservation is a core value when planning a trip.

Soul of Africa Travel is a boutique travel company that specializes in bespoke journeys to Africa. Our areas of expertise include the wildlife safari regions of Southern Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean. We are steadily moving our way East and North to add to our current portfolio of offerings. We create journeys that touch all of the senses that make Africa so special: the wildlife, the people, the landscape, the vibrant art, the unique food and the history. We look to book at resorts that share the same ethical and environmentally friendly values that we hold close. This permeates the sustainability of Africa’s wildlife and culture. Soul of Africa utilizes the latest technology to book and facilitate your African Safari experience yet its foundation remains personal communication via the telephone, Skype and/or face-to-face meetings (if local).

10/05/2026

Client Love ✨

My wonderful client had been dreaming of Africa for years. After 10 years of working at her company, the opportunity finally came for her and her family to turn that dream into reality — and what an incredible journey it became.

For this multi-generational adventure, every chapter was intentionally designed to feel different, yet connected.

From the energy of Johannesburg and the waterways of Maun, to the intimate wilderness of Botswana, the wonder of Victoria Falls, the beauty and culture of Cape Town, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in Kruger National Park, the journey continued all the way to Mauritius, where they could slow down and simply savor their time together.

What I loved most about planning this trip was knowing that it wasn’t simply a vacation.

It was a long-awaited dream shared across generations.

And hearing how much the family enjoyed the rhythm of the journey, the thoughtfulness behind each destination, and the memories they created together was incredibly meaningful to me.

There is something so special about designing a trip where grandparents, parents and children can all experience Africa together — each taking away something different, while sharing the same unforgettable moments.

Thank you Caitlin and Wes for trusting Soul of Africa Travel with a dream that had been years in the making. It was an honor to help bring it travel to life.

📸 Caitlin’s photos

09/24/2026

Next month, I’ll be heading back to Africa — revisiting a few favorite regions while also venturing into some entirely new ones.

For the past 13 years, since founding Soul of Africa Travel, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to experience some of the most extraordinary places, wildlife and hospitality that Africa has to offer. But what has made those journeys even more meaningful is being able to share them with my children along the way.

Over the years, Africa has become part of our family story — a place where we’ve celebrated milestones, discovered new perspectives and, I hope, developed a lifelong connection to this incredible continent.

This next trip feels especially unique. I’ve just turned 50, and my daughter Averie has just turned 16. She’ll be joining me for part of the trip, continuing a tradition that began when she took her very first safari at just 3½ months old.

I’m always excited to experience Africa through her eyes and to share something we both love so deeply.

Follow along as we experience extraordinary properties, encounter incredible wildlife and, as always, spend time with the remarkable people who are the true heart and soul of this continent.

09/14/2026

🌍 SOUL OF AFRICA TRAVEL IS HEADING BACK TO AFRICA! 🐘

For those who follow along, you know that when we travel, we love to go beyond the safari experience. Along with exploring new destinations and discovering new lodges, we always try to incorporate time to connect with and learn from local communities.

These experiences give us the opportunity to better understand the communities we visit—their challenges, their successes and the incredible people working to create positive change. Just as importantly, we love meeting the dedicated local teams who facilitate these interactions in a thoughtful and respectful way, ensuring that community visits never intrude on daily life.

One of the lodges that we will be visiting on our upcoming month long journey is Thornybush. Here we’ll have the opportunity to visit and learn more about the Thornybush Community initiatives.

We asked the local coordinators a simple question:
“What can we bring that would genuinely be useful?”
Their answer was simple—and something we can all help with. ❤️
✏️ Pens
✏️ Pencils
✏️ Erasers
✏️ Scissors
⚽ Soccer balls
📚 Other basic school supplies
These items are always greatly appreciated and help support the educational efforts within the local community.

So, if you’d like to be part of our journey, we’d love to collect school supplies and soccer balls to take with us to Africa!

Want to contribute? DM us and we’ll share details on where to send or drop off donations.

08/07/2026

🌟 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT | GIRAFFE MANOR 🌟

There are few places in the world where breakfast becomes an experience you will remember for the rest of your life.

Welcome to Giraffe Manor, one of Kenya’s most iconic and enchanting properties, located in the leafy Karen suburb of Nairobi.

Set on 12 acres of private land, this elegant 1930s manor is home to a resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes. As you sit down to your morning meal, these elegant beauties may stretch their long necks through the windows, hoping for a morning treat.

A few of my favorite things about Giraffe Manor:

🦒 Breakfast with the giraffes
🌿 Beautiful gardens and peaceful surroundings
🏡 An intimate, historic manor house
💚 A meaningful connection to giraffe conservation
📍 A wonderful location in Nairobi’s Karen neighborhood

📸 Classic Portfolio

To learn more about how Soul of Africa Travel can design your unforgettable African Safari experience call, text, or click the link below. ...
☎️ (949) 212-6875
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.soulofafricatravel.com

07/07/2026

As families return home from their Fourth of July adventures, I can’t help but find myself dreaming about next summer.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to share some of my most treasured memories with my own children in Africa.

Watching the sunrise over the bush, listening to lions after dark, seeing elephants wander quietly past our vehicle—those are the moments that stay with us. Not because they’re extravagant, but because we experienced them together.

There is something about safari that slows life down.

If Africa has been quietly sitting on your family’s bucket list, now is the perfect time to begin planning for 2027. The most special camps and family suites are often reserved well in advance.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America. 🇺🇸

May we never stop striving, dreaming, and believing in what we can become together.

❤️🤍💙

06/19/2026

✨ PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT: ZOMERLUST BOUTIQUE HOTEL ✨

📍 Paarl, Cape Winelands, South Africa

Steeped in nearly 300 years of history, Zomerlust Boutique Hotel is one of the Cape Winelands’ most captivating hidden gems. Originally established in the 1740s, this beautifully restored heritage estate seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary luxury, creating an intimate and authentic Winelands experience.

Unlike the larger w**e estates, Zomerlust offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history, culture, and culinary traditions of Paarl while enjoying personalized service and elegant accommodations.

What makes Zomerlust so special? It’s the perfect combination of heritage, design, gastronomy, and a genuine sense of place.

⭐ HIGHLIGHTS ⭐
🍷 Historic Cape Dutch manor dating back to the 18th century
🛏️ Individually designed luxury suites, including beautifully restored former stables
🌿 Tranquil gardens and peaceful courtyards in the heart of Paarl
🍽️ Home to SMEUL, one of the Cape’s most exciting culinary destinations
🏛️ Rich ties to South Africa’s w**e and brandy heritage
🚗 Ideal base for exploring Paarl, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch

To learn more about how Soul of Africa Travel can design your unforgettable Safari experience call, text, or click the link below. ...
☎️ (949) 212-6875
📧 [email protected]
🌍 www.soulofafricatravel.com

05/26/2026

Part 2 of this incredible multi-generational African journey takes the family from vibrant city life to unforgettable safari moments and island-style relaxation.

In Cape Town, Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the city’s energy, from Table Mountain to long lunches and sunset views along the coast.

Then it’s back into the wild at Dulini River in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, where luxury meets extraordinary game viewing — including some of Africa’s most unforgettable leopard sightings.

The journey ends in Mauritius at Dinarobin Golf Resort & Spa, where slower mornings, turquoise water and beachside dinners create the perfect final chapter to an extraordinary family adventure.

A journey designed for connection, celebration and memories that will last for generations.

05/22/2026

Shinde Footsteps | Okavango Delta, Botswana

There is something wonderfully grounding about Shinde Footsteps.
Tucked away on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta, this intimate camp offers a safari experience that feels deeply connected to the wilderness around it. Rebuilt in 2023, the camp blends barefoot luxury with the timeless simplicity of a traditional safari.

With just four spacious tents and a maximum of six guests at any one time, every stay feels personal, quiet and immersive. Days are spent exploring the Delta by mokoro, on game drives, walking safaris and night drives, while evenings end around the fire beneath vast African skies.

What makes Shinde Footsteps especially unique is its focus on experiencing the bush on foot. Guided by expertly trained walking guides, guests slow down and engage with the smaller details of the wilderness — tracks in the sand, bird calls, changing landscapes and the stories the bush quietly reveals.

From elephants and lions to wild dogs, leopards and incredible birdlife, the wildlife experience here is exceptional, but it is the feeling of being completely immersed in nature that truly defines a stay at Shinde Footsteps.

A safari experience that feels authentic, thoughtful and unforgettable.
Ker & Downey Botswana

05/20/2026

Small moments that matter

It’s not always the big sightings that stay with you.

It’s the quiet morning coffee in the bush. The sound of birds as the day begins. The stillness of a sunset, with nothing but open landscape around you.

These are the moments that shape a safari in the most meaningful way.

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