Our Story

A Shared Life Shaped by Africa

Safari Souls Africa grew from a shared love of travelling through Africa and a belief that the most memorable journeys are the ones planned around the people taking them.

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Two backgrounds, one perspective

Local understanding meets an international point of view

Our roots span South Africa and Germany, bringing together local knowledge, an international perspective and more than a decade of professional experience in African travel.

Over the years, we have explored the continent independently and together, built a life in South Africa and started a family of our own. That experience influences the way we plan: with honest advice, careful attention to detail and a practical understanding of what makes a journey feel effortless.

Our connection to Africa

A connection that is both lifelong and chosen

A lifelong connection to South Africa

Growing up in South Africa meant that travel, wildlife and the outdoors formed part of life from an early age. Family journeys led through all nine provinces, revealing how dramatically the country changes from one region to the next—from coastlines, forests and mountain ranges to bushveld, farmland and wide-open wilderness.

Further travels through Mozambique and Tanzania deepened that appreciation for African landscapes and wildlife. This connection is rooted in more than animal sightings; it includes a strong understanding of wildlife, the ecosystems that support it and the importance of treating animals with respect in their natural environment.

It has also included contributing to efforts aimed at preventing rhino poaching in KwaZulu-Natal. Safari Souls Africa provides a way to share that knowledge and show travellers the depth and diversity of South Africa beyond the places they may already recognise.

From Germany to a home in South Africa

A postgraduate stay in South Africa eventually became a permanent move in 2016. After travelling extensively through the country, building a life here and marrying a South African, Africa became both home and the focus of a long-term career.

More than a decade in the travel industry has involved planning and selling journeys through Southern and East Africa for families and international guests. Personal travels through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Tanzania have added first-hand understanding to that professional experience.

Having lived in both Germany and South Africa also brings insight into the expectations of European travellers—the questions they may have, the reassurance they need and the importance of clear, dependable planning.

Travelling together

Our own family has changed the way we think about travel

Many of our most meaningful memories have been created while travelling through Africa together. Those journeys shaped the destinations we love, the experiences we value and the way we believe a well-planned itinerary should feel.

Starting a family added another perspective. Travelling with small children changes the pace, accommodation choices, driving times and daily rhythm of a trip. It has shown us how much thoughtful planning matters when families want adventure without making the journey unnecessarily tiring or complicated.

  • Routes paced realistically around children rather than adult-only schedules.
  • Accommodation chosen with family comfort, safety and flexibility in mind.
  • Honest advice about transfer times, safari activities and age suitability.
Elephant herd, including calves, walking away across open plains beneath a dramatic sky
Travelling as a family has given us first-hand insight into the pace, flexibility and thoughtful planning that a journey with small children requires.
Why Safari Souls Africa exists

Some experiences stay with us long after the journey ends

Nature and wildlife communicate in a way that can be difficult to reproduce anywhere else. The sounds, sights and feelings of the natural world often become the memories we carry for life.

Those moments bring joy, become stories shared with friends and family, and inspire us to continue discovering places not yet experienced.

Safari Souls Africa was created so that we could use our personal knowledge and more than a decade of travel experience to help others form their own connection with Africa. Every itinerary is shaped around the people travelling—their interests, pace, budget, comfort preferences and the memories they hope to bring home.

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Whether you are planning your first safari, returning to a place you already love or introducing your children to Africa, we will help shape the right destinations, route, accommodation and pace around the way you want to travel.

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