Kirsten is one of our most experienced safari consultants. She is confident and knowledgeable designing trips across the whole of Africa, but her knowledge of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia is especially good.
Born and raised in South Africa, Kirsten is one of our most experienced safari consultants. Her knowledge of ground operations across Southern Africa was the reason we hired her at Yellow Zebra; she has over ten years experience in South Africa alone.
Kirsten returns to South Africa every year to see her family however her latest YZ trips have seen her return to South Africa's Kruger and its private reserves, explore Mauritius again and make an extensive trip to Botswana for the second time. In 2017 Kirsten visited Tanzania and Botswana.
South Africa, Zambia, Mauritius, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Botswana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Kirsten was born and bred in Durban on South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal coast. After studying Travel and Tourism, Kirsten worked for a ground agent in South Africa, running the main safari accounts. In March 2010 Kirsten moved to the UK with her husband and was snapped up by one of the UK’s leading safari operators. After four years working as their head of Southern African operations, Kirsten joined us at Yellow Zebra.
Kirsten has extensive knowledge of South Africa, Zambia, Botswana and Mauritius – all are destinations she knows inside out and are the areas she focusses on at Yellow Zebra. Her knowledge of Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Tanzania is also extensive, having visited each country whilst working in the industry, and as a child growing up in Southern Africa.
Her experience working on the ground in Africa is invaluable as a sales consultant – very few specialists worldwide have this kind of experience. This in-depth knowledge of some of our main destinations makes her invaluable to Yellow Zebra and separates her from the vast majority of Southern Africa ‘experts’ out there. She is incredibly thorough with a real focus on the detail of her clients trips. The best safaris are all about the detail…!
My most memorable safari was in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique – a remote and truly wild park that very few people ever get to visit. I can never convey the feeling of being the only guests in a park of this size – a park adored by safari enthusiasts! We were out on our afternoon game drive and it started to pour with rain so we found shelter under a large tree and waited for the rain to stop. Once the rain had stopped the sun came out and with it a porcupine and its baby came out from a bush to dry off in the sun. For me safari is all about magical moments like this. Safari is not all about the Big Five!
"YZ will recommend the camp that fits the needs you explain. Location, size, price, category. Regardless of ownership. So many other operators (most?) Only put you in the camps their company owns. Huge difference. If we ever go back again to Africa YZ will handle our trip. That’s high praise from an ex-airline employee and corporate travel agent. I cannot recommend Kirsten and YZ more highly. If you’re going on safari go with them."
"We had no experience of visiting Africa when we approached Yellow Zebra. Kirsten soon put us at ease and made suggestions from what was obviously first hand experience... Every connection, both in arriving in the country and between camps in very small aircraft went so smoothly, we felt really well looked after. We have come home with unforgettable memories, and very many photographs, thank you Yellow Zebra."
"Yellow Zebra and Kirsten were just amazing in pulling together our first safari adventure! Kirsten gave patient and insightful guidance resulting in the safari trip of our dreams...Can't wait until our upcoming South Africa and Botswana trip which, of course, was also planned by Kirsten at Yellow Zebra!"
Old Mondoro is one of our top three camps in Africa and has won several awards.
One of five properties within the Londolozi Reserve, this camp is the best option for families – and it offers great value too! Children aged 6 years and older are welcome.
Situated in the private Vumbura Concession in the north of the Okavango Delta, stunning Little Vumbura Camp is widely regarded as one of the Okavango’s finest small camps.
A YZ favourite, this expedition-style camp is perfect for travellers seeking all sorts of adventures in the wildlife-rich Selinda Reserve! Children aged 10 years and older are welcome.
Boasting possibly the best region for wildlife watching in all Africa, Botswana is a favourite safari country of everyone at YZ!
By Kirsten | 02 March 2017
Of all the modes of transport, I do think travelling by helicopter is one of the most spectacular! From hovering over the Okavango Delta in Botswana to scenic transfers over the ocean in Mozambique, here's my top helicopter experiences:
By Kirsten | 31 August 2016
There is no better way to relax after a safari than to take a calming beach break. Think crystal blue water and soft sand between your toes – pure Zen! Here are Yellow Zebra’s Top 10 Beach Resorts…
By Kirsten | 27 May 2016
Yes please
No thank you