Having fallen in love with Africa on her first trip to South Africa, Kelly has spent the last decade exploring some of YZ's favourite destinations. Using her extensive knowledge in designing luxury safaris, she has joined Yellow Zebra as a Client Experience Specialist - you are in good hands!
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Bitten by the travel bug at an early age, Kelly has always found enjoyment in trying new things and getting out of her comfort zone. The draw of Africa was inevitable, and she was lucky enough to answer its call in her early 20s through working for a luxury tour operator, which sent her to eight different countries over the years.
Expert destinations
Zambia, Kenya, South Africa, Seychelles, Victoria Falls, Botswana.
Recent travel experience
Kelly’s most recent African adventure found her exploring the wild and wonderful terrain of Kenya and indulging in barefoot luxury on the most stunning beaches of the Seychelles. This trip provided the ultimate combo of safari and beach, and Kelly was spoiled with incredible wildlife sightings as well as dreamy white-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Kelly's most memorable experience
“You never forget your first… Zambia will always hold a special place in my heart, and to me it is one of the wilder destinations in Africa. I will never forget canoeing down the Zambezi river just as the sun dipped into the horizon. Peacefully gliding past elephants as they dunked their trunks in for a drink and viewing the hues of red, pink, and orange dancing on the water will always stick in my mind.”
Kelly’s biography
Hailing from sunny California, Kelly has been restless and travel-obsessed from an early age. This obsession has seen her moving from state to state and country to country since the moment she finished school. She now calls London home, where she brings her West Coast warmth to Yellow Zebra.
Kelly fell in love with Africa after her first trip to Southern Africa and has since shared her passion with anyone who will listen. This passion led to over half a decade of tailoring luxury safaris for fortunate travellers, with tour operators in both the US and UK. After a brief stint in tech, Africa was once again calling, so she is excited to join the Yellow Zebra herd and keep that Africa flame burning.
"Yellow Zebra are genuine specialists; they know the African bush like the back of their hand."
Brian Jackman, safari expert for The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Condé Nast, and the BBC
'Europe's Leading Safari Tour Operator' at the World Travel Awards
9 years in a row, since 2015
"Yellow Zebra Safari's made booking my first safari as easy and personal as possible! From the first time I spoke to Olivia I knew this was the tour agency I wanted to travel with. Olivia gathered my desires and made them a reality. Trip is in Sept 2024 so excited to experience the wonderful lodge..."
Annmarie Sportello
"Excellent service from Katherine. Felt like we have booked exactly what we are looking for in view of budget / location and her first hand experience "
monica elizabeth
"Very easy to communicate and plan our vacation. Super knowledgeable advisor - Weis - who was able to put together a fabulous holiday very quickly -and wonderful back office making the process very easy."
Anne Pearce
"My wife and I had the opportunity to spend a full month in Tanzania in September/October 2023. Yellow Zebra staff were extremely helpful in assisting me to select the several different lodges and camps for an extensive experience throughout that wonderful country. I cannot imagine trying to mak..."
George & Susan
"I contacted two safari companies regarding a safari to Kenya to take place in Jan 25. One of these I had used several times before (Let's call this particular company, company B). YZ Safaris replied by return and arranged for a phone call to further consult on exact requirements. These were discu..."