what matters to us
Our safaris transcend luxurious flights and lavish lodges. We're dedicated to crafting meaningful expeditions tailored to our travelers, where every moment counts. It's about the constellations above and beyond the door plaques.
You dictate your travel style. Our Custom Safaris are bespoke journeys, leveraging our expertise in regional camps, seasons, and wildlife to curate the perfect fly-in safari, entirely personalized for you—your budget, your schedule, your preferences.
We’re a bit fanatical about good quality food and traceable sourcing, and this doesn't stop just because we’re on holiday. Wherever possible, all of our recommended travel partners share our food philosophy of organic, locally sourced produce, ensuring your culinary experiences are as exceptional as the landscapes you explore.
Our safari experiences offer a unique chance to delve into African life, conservation challenges, and local communities, all while surprising and delighting you. A holiday like no other, Africa seeps into your soul like nowhere else, forever transforming you.
From unique locales to unconventional accommodations and encounters with local characters, our aim is not just to move you but to metamorphose you. Welcome to life's grandest escapade. We're eager to welcome you aboard.
Meet the Team
michelle richmond
Originating from Australia, Michelle has called Kenya home for the past 13 years, prior to that spending time as an expatriate in Thailand and Bali. Michelle strives to create once in a lifetime travel experiences for those wanting to explore life off the beaten track. Michelle offers private safaris or for those wanting to dig a little deeper, your safari can be elevated to include an immersive retreat.
Co-Founder
Phoebe richmond
Phoebe has a deep connection to our rewilding experiences along with a passion for holistic health and sustainability ensuring all our safari and retreat partners align with our philosophy and guests feel nurtured and nourished on all levels. With a decade-long professional background in property and interior styling within Australia, Phoebe utilises her experience into having a eye for curating beautiful experiences in beautiful places.
Co-Founder
rene malan
Rene has spent nearly two decades living in East Africa between Tanzania and Kenya, where years spent living and sailing along the coastline fostered a deep appreciation for untamed landscapes, slower rhythms, and a genuine connection to place.
With a background in project management and operations, she brings both attentiveness and calm precision to the experiences she helps support. Rene is passionate about thoughtful hospitality, ensuring each guest feels genuinely cared for and that every aspect of their travels unfolds seamlessly.
Client Care and Operations Support
Hannah Harrisson
Hannah has cultivated a beautiful community in the idyllic Cotswolds through guided walks and retreats that invite presence, connection, and a deeper relationship with the land.
Our partnership came together through natural synergy - two female-led businesses united by a shared reverence for wild places, soulful travel, and meaningful connection. Meet Hannah at our 2027 hiking safari retreat.
UK Retreat Partner