Having fallen in love with Africa on her first trip to South Africa, Kelly has spent the last decade exploring some of YZ's favorite 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 travelers, 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.
Why Trust Yellow Zebra with your African Safari?
"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
"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..."
Phil Lewis
"Our daughter and son in law used Yellow Zebra to plan their honeymoon and couldn't have been more pleased from the initial laying out of the trip through the entire experience. For us, working with Catherine to put the trip together was wonderful and she addressed our questions in a very timely..."
Louann Cummings
"I would highly recommend yellow zebra for their professional, interactive & friendly approach. Kelly was superb in assessing our family’s wishes & making an itinerary that covered them. She offered choices at every level & I can’t wait to actually go on the safari."
D Singh
"yellow Zebra made our safari trip in Tanzania outstanding - there were with us every step of the way, including during our trip with a dedicated whatsapp group, and the service they provided was exceptional from the first contact onwards. They made organising our trip so easy, and we wouldn't que..."
Luke Newham
"Excellent service. Emma had personal knowledge of the parks I wanted to visit in Zambia and quickly grasped the type of camps I wanted to stay in.Emma was able to put a proposed itinerary together quickly and answered all my queries. This is my second safari holiday with Yellow Zebra,both tailore..."