Emily Marshall

After traveling to Africa for research projects through university, Emily decided to focus her career on safari travel. First working for a small safari tour operator, followed by a short break from the travel industry due to the Covid pandemic, Emily has joined Yellow Zebra in the Client Experience team.

Emily’s Recent Travel Experience

Emily’s most recent safari was to Kenya on a big family trip, starting in Samburu then through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara. Following the safari, they flew over to Zanzibar to relax by the ocean, staying at the beautiful Zuri Zanzibar.

Emily’s Most Memorable Experience

“Such a tricky question! I think I’m going to have to pick a few.When I was last in Samburu, our guide Jonah had a radio call that a leopard had been spotted in a tree nearby. We managed to find said tree and with binoculars you could make out the tip of a leopard’s tail high up in the foliage. We waited for around 40 minutes hoping for a better sighting, and it was definitely worth the wait! The female leopard made her way down the tree, followed shortly after by two cubs, who then went onto play around the base of the tree. Truly magical and a wonderful surprise.We were in Mara North in September for the migration. One morning game drive, on the way back to our camp, we spotted two cheetah brothers watching a herd of wildebeest. They skirted the edges of the herd and made a couple of moves to chase them down, but nothing came of it. As it was late morning, we headed back to camp for lunch and to relax. At the start of our afternoon game drive, we returned to the same herd, with the cheetah still sitting nearby. This time the two managed to successfully take down a young wildebeest. Watching this happen at top speed after all the anticipation was a heart-in-mouth moment that I will never forget.Whilst doing research in South Africa, I assisted a private reserve with dehorning a few of their white rhino. Over the day, we followed the small helicopter in 4x4s, racing along to get to the darted rhino. Being so hands-on with animals of that size was incredible and rhino are definitely still my favourite sighting on safari.”

Emily’s Bio

Emily grew up in an adventurous Yorkshire family, travelling at every possible chance, from Alaska to South Africa and across Europe.

Having always been fascinated by the natural world, Emily pursued this interest throughout her academic career, starting with a BSc (Hons) Animal Biology and Conservation then on to an MSc in Wild Animal Biology at the Royal Veterinary College London & Zoological Society London. She spent time in the Amazon at a conservation research base, in Southern Namibia collecting data on herbivores, and then in South Africa studying the behavioural impact of dehorning on white rhino.

After university, pursuing her love for travel, Emily started working for a safari tour operator. This role led to travel across Kenya and South Africa. Her favourite trip to South Africa started in Cape Town, taking time to explore the city, hike, and swim before moving onto the Winelands and along the Garden Route to Hermanus, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, and finally the Eastern Cape.

African Countries Visited

All destinations
  • leopards, Timbavati Game Reserve, south africa safaris

    South Africa

    Big Five safaris, lively cities, and dramatic coastlines. South Africa delivers exciting contrasts and variety.

  • Masaai, Kenya - Yellow Zebra Safaris

    Kenya

    The original birthplace of safari, where world-class wildlife experiences and beautiful beaches meet.

  • namibias known highlights, Wilderness Little Kulala

    Namibia

    Towering dunes, rugged coastlines, and breathtaking night skies. Namibia’s scenery is unlike anywhere else in Africa.

Emily’s Top Lodges

  • main bedroom, wayo walking camp, the serengeti, tanzania
    Tanzania
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    Mobile
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    Essential

    Wayo Little Green Camp

     From £306 – £388 pp

    With a wealth of experience in safaris that are off the beaten track, and three excellent locations that take you well away from the busier areas of the Serengeti, Wayo Little Green offers a well-priced, intimate camp that follows the path of the Great…

  • Babylonstoren with Simonsberg behind, South Africa
    South Africa
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    Hotel
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    Luxury

    Babylonstoren

     From £441 – £679 pp

    Babylonstoren is privately owned and run. Its known history begins in 1692, when it was granted to burgher Pieter van der Byl by the Governor of the Cape. About a decade ago it was restored to its current condition by Karen Roos, formerly a magazine editor,…

  • Londolozi Camp Guest Area
    South Africa
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    Permanent lodge
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    Luxury

    Londolozi Varty Camp

     From £1,216 – £1,216 pp

    Londolozi Varty Camp is one of five properties located within the private Londolozi Reserve. At the time of writing, it’s the oldest and largest camp – and also one of the best-value options within the reserve by a long way. Named after the Varty family, who…

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Emily Marshall
Client Experience Team Leader