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As a travel professional, having the opportunity to explore the world is a privilege and blessing. Those of us in the industry greatly appreciate how travel experiences can shape our perspectives and enhance our lives as well as our clients’. Every destination I have visited has been special in its own way, although none has imprinted upon my soul the way Africa has.
My first experience in Africa with Ntaba African Safaris stunned me with its awe-inspiring wildlife and nature. Never before had I been able to disconnect from the world’s chaos and truly live in the raw and gripping present. Senses heightened, mind and heart open, Africa forced me to live in the moment, and my life hasn’t been the same since.
Upon returning I immediately booked my next group trip to Africa and shifted the focus of my FIT clients toward this exceptionally magical land. While I have booked other tour operators in the past, I learned firsthand that Ntaba African Safaris provides a deeper connection for travelers.
The relationships this family-owned business has fostered over their 20 years in service makes all the difference. When my clients travel with Ntaba, they don’t just go to Africa, they are taken there as part of a family, which changes the entire dynamic and profoundly enhances their overall experience.
The days leading up to my second group trip in Africa had me wondering if I’d be able to capture that same magic.
Little did I know how my world was about to shift in ways I could barely dare to dream of. Robin Mountain, Ntaba’s CEO & Owner, made a surprise appearance as our destination guide in Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Imagine having Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, with you in the jeep on every game drive. That’s the equivalent of what going on safari with Robin is like.
It was astounding how much we learned, from the culture of the people to the history of the land, every tree, every bird, every scent, every sound, had a story, had a purpose, had a way of touching our hearts. Each day was filled with wonder, laughter, tears, intense appreciation of nature and fulfilling connection with one another.
When it couldn’t possibly have gotten any better, somehow it did.
The stars were aligned, and the signs kept appearing. From the solar eclipse to the blood moon, a client’s observation of Robin’s and my shared passion for Africa, a vision, a dream, an unexpected bond. Robin and his wife Stella had been looking for the right person to represent them in America. What they found was Ezulwini, a “gift from the heavens” in Zulu, and so I was honored with this African name, although for short they call me Izzi.
Beyond the priceless memories and photographs, travel to Africa leaves everyone exclaiming the same thing, “That was completely life-changing!” It truly is. Africa will breathe new life into you. It will take you back, thrust you forward, and ground you to the wild and wonderful present. If you let it, Africa will become part of your soul.
My time in Africa has given me the opportunity to connect with something greater than myself, a land rooted in the very beginning of time, a place that lets my heart sing and my spirit roar
I will forever be grateful for what Ntaba has given me, a place in their family, a new land to call home. Together, we will share the extraordinary with others, so they too can find Heaven in Africa.
Photography Credit to Aimee Langlas & the Incredible Ntaba Travellers
For over 20 years, Ntaba African Safaris has specialized in creating bespoke safari adventures across Africa. With offices in the USA and South Africa, we bring you closer to the heart of Africa — safely, authentically, and luxuriously.
Head Office (USA):
2505 Bush Ridge Drive
Suite B
Louisville, Kentucky
40245
Ntaba Africa DMC Office – South Africa:
No. 28 6th Avenue
Little Brak, Riverside
Western Cape
6503
Australian Office:
25 Tributary Court
Eatons Hill
4037
Queensland
Germany Office:
Amselweg 10a
Vaterstetten
85591
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