Safari
Come to Africa with me.
Thoughtful journeys shaped by a safari operator's eye, an entrepreneur's curiosity and the welcome of someone who wants you to understand more than what you can photograph.
The experience
What travelling with me feels like.
I've spent time building and operating in the safari industry — not as a tourist, but as someone who understands how these experiences are made.
That means I know the difference between a beautiful lodge and one that actually works. I know the guides worth requesting and the questions worth asking. I know when to be quiet and when an explanation changes everything.
When I host a journey, I bring that operator's eye alongside genuine curiosity about the places, people and stories we encounter.
Available pathways
Ways to travel with me.
Hosted departure
Set-date journeys with a curated small group, hosted throughout by Bavu and operated with an approved partner.
Private journey
Bespoke planning for individuals, families, friends, leadership groups and private events. Designed around you.
Private hosting
Bavu joins or hosts a portion of your journey — introducing you to context and people you might not otherwise access.
Destinations
Southern Africa, named specifically.
[SUPPLY] Specific regions, countries and experience types Bavu has access to and knowledge of — named accurately, not as generic "Africa."
Who it suits
The right traveller.
- →Curious travellers who want context, not just access
- →Those who value intimate, well-paced experiences over packaged tours
- →Leaders, founders or teams seeking a meaningful off-site
- →People travelling for the first or second time to Southern Africa
- →Anyone who wants to understand what they are seeing
Who it does not suit
- —Those seeking the largest group tour at the lowest price
- —Travellers who want fully managed logistics without personal involvement
- —Last-minute bookings without flexibility on dates
Responsible travel
How I think about this.
[SUPPLY/APPROVE] Bavu's responsible travel principles — wildlife welfare, guest safety, conservation and community context, local partner credit. Written in his voice, not a generic policy.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
- How far in advance do I need to plan?
- [SUPPLY] Typical lead time, seasonal considerations.
- What is the pricing basis?
- Pricing varies by journey type, group size, destinations and duration. All costs are confirmed through the proposal — we do not publish generic rates.
- Who handles booking logistics and payments?
- [SUPPLY/CONFIRM] Legal contracting party, licensed operating partner, what Bavu's role is vs. the operator.
- Can I combine a safari with speaking at an event?
- Yes — many itineraries have incorporated corporate retreats, leadership programmes or conference extensions. Include this in your enquiry.
- What about accessibility or dietary needs?
- Please include relevant needs in your enquiry. We will address them through the planning and operating process — we do not need sensitive medical detail at this stage.
Ready to plan a journey?
Tell us about your group, preferred dates and what you're hoping to experience. We'll respond to begin the conversation.
Plan a safari with me