ABOUT US
Behind Breathe Africa
Breathe Africa Travel is a team of expert safari planners and professional safari guides based in South Africa’s renowned Kruger National Park. We create authentic, fun, and responsible safari experiences that go beyond the ordinary.
With deep roots in conservation and over 15 years in the wildlife industry, we design journeys right through Africa. From Cape Town’s breathtaking coast to Rwanda’s gorillas, through the Serengeti’s vast plains, and beyond to the Seychelles’ pristine shores.
Breathe Africa Travel exists to create unforgettable safari experiences that connect people with the magic of the African wilderness. We do what we do because we believe in the power of nature to inspire, heal, and transform. We plan enriching safaris that connect travellers to nature.
With expert guidance, personalized service, and a commitment to conservation, we create authentic journeys that honour the continent’s beauty and culture.
Our mission
We are based in the heart of South Africa’s Kruger National Park where we have worked in the wildlife industry for the last 15 years. Our extensive knowledge on Africa’s wilderness reserves and lodges, as well as our background as safari guides give us an edge that you will not find when you book directly online.
Our difference
Breathe Africa Travel exists to create unforgettable safari experiences that connect people with the magic of the African wilderness. We believe in the power of nature to inspire, heal, and transform. By curating deeply personal journeys, we help guests experience Africa’s breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultures with confidence and ease.
Why us?
We believe a safari should be personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.
Craft personalized itineraries that take you off the beaten path.
Handpick lodges that honour sustainability, conservation, and community upliftment.
Work with top-tier guides who make game drives fun, educational, and inspiring.
That is why we:
AUTHENTICITY
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Time and space are privileges. We create safaris that immerse you in the wild, where every moment feels real and meaningful.
WELLBEING
Nature has a way of grounding and healing us. Safaris offer time and space to reflect, breathe, and reconnect.
ETHICS
We give back to the land and communities that make our safaris possible. Conservation and community upliftment are at the heart of everything we do.
Over the nine years of working as a full-time safari guide I witnessed the most unbelievable sights imaginable but more than that I got to spend time with thousands of guests from all over the world.
I saw how nature soothed my guests. Time spent outdoors had a calming effect on them. By the time they were on their way home they seemed transformed and happier. I understood what guests wanted and needed, and where their travel agents had got it wrong, I knew how I could do better. I used those years as research to build a company of my own. Most importantly, I knew that nature was the ‘medicine’ for many, including myself.
During my time as a guide I witnessed years of rhino poaching which led to the creation of the NGO, Our Horn is NOT Medicine, which funds counter-poaching efforts through ranger training, K-9 units, aerial surveillance, and community upliftment.
The African wilderness has always been my sanctuary.
I also gained a pivotal mentorship (and friendship) with tracker Richard Khosa who deepened my connection to nature, inspiring me to honour his legacy when he passed away in 2021 by establishing a scholarship fund for local students.
Richard taught me to track, but more than that, he showed me that by observing nature quietly and using my own discernment I could make firm decisions without hesitation.
MY ORIGIN STORY
Everything that has truly shaped me, that has made me whole, was taught to me by nature.
"Nature will guide you, you just have to listen", Richard would say.
My favourite part of living in the bush is watching the sunrise as the dawn chorus comes to life. At the end of the day, I cherish lying in bed with our son, listening to lions calling and hyenas whoop in the distance.
Meet Lee-Anne
* better known as Annie
I'm Lee-Anne, a professional safari guide and travel planner. The African wilderness has always been my sanctuary. Everything that shaped me, that made me whole, was taught by nature. Over nine years as a full-time safari guide, I witnessed unbelievable sightings and saw how time spent outdoors transformed my guests – calming them, inspiring them, and sending them home happier.
Owner and travel planner
Aquaphilic travel junkie
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Meet Scott
Private Guide and travel planner
I am a passionate geographer with an insatiable love for the outdoors and travel. After earning my honours degree in Physical Geomorphology at UCT, I set off to explore the world, seeking adventure in landscapes both familiar and uncharted.
My journey led me to the heart of Africa’s wild spaces, where I spent six incredible years as a safari guide for a luxury safari company, immersing myself in some of the continent’s most breathtaking wildlife destinations.
In 2019, my path brought me to the Southern African Wildlife College, an inspiring NGO dedicated to empowering people from communities bordering wilderness areas.
Here, I found a deep purpose in conservation and education, helping to bridge the gap between people and nature. What truly stirs my soul is waking up to the rhythm of the bush.
My favourite moments are those spent alone on foot, or taking our son out into the bush to teach him the tracks and signs.
Meet Kristen
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
I am a Biokineticist based in Johannesburg, but my heart has always belonged to the African bush. From childhood, I was fortunate to escape into its untamed beauty, and to this day, I return as often as I can.
The bush is more than a place; it is a feeling – an unparalleled calm that soothes the soul, a breath of fresh air that carries away the weight of city life.
My work is client-oriented, both in my own practice and with Breathe Africa, where I focus on every detail to create effortless, confident experiences.
Through Breathe Africa, I get to keep a piece of the bush with me always, sharing in the joy and anticipation of each guest’s safari adventure. It is a privilege to help them step into the wilderness and feel the same deep love I hold for this extraordinary place.
Nothing can compare to the quiet magic of the bush—where the night sky stretches above lions calling in the distance.
Music-loving Geology nerd
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Meticulous Health fundi
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Frequently Ask Questions
Breathe Africa Travel is operated by professional safari guides, NGO managers and conservation trainers. We have lived in the Kruger National Park for 15 years and have behind-the-scenes access to current projects.
We personally curate every trip with care and transparency. We have built strong relationships with local operators and our guests over the years.
We are a service-based, custom itinerary planner not a large group tour provider. Every trip is designed from scratch.
Yes, we work with local experts who know the land and have a proven track record of quality and guest satisfaction.
We begin with a discovery call, then move into itinerary building, accommodations selection, and support every step of the way.
We serve solo travellers, honeymooners, families, photographers, and family or friend groups, and anyone seeking a meaningful African safari experience
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Let Breathe Africa Travel craft your dream safari, where untamed beauty, breathtaking wildlife, and seamless luxury meet. Whether it’s your first safari or your tenth, we ensure a smooth, unforgettable journey filled with wonder and adventure.
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