Shona is Social & Content Manager at Yellow Zebra Safaris.
Born and bred in Africa but Scottish at heart, Shona joined the Marketing Team at Yellow Zebra in 2017. She is part of the Marketing Department and primarily works on the regular newsletters, social media, and digital PR.
Driving from Cape Town to South Africa’s incredible Northern Cape to experience the wild spring flowers, followed by a week of wellness in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Togo, Benin.
Though born on a plane travelling from Ghana, Shona spent most of her childhood and formative years in Zimbabwe. Armed with a tent, a quad bike, and a sense of adventure, Shona learned from a young age the thrill of exploring the African bush.
Shona developed her hobbies by taking advantage of Zimbabwe’s incredible landscape and its position among its neighbouring countries. She went diving with whale sharks and great whites along the South African and Mozambican coast, completed survival training in Mana Pools, spotted desert-adapted wildlife in Etosha, went swimming and canoeing in the Zambezi, and birdwatched in the Okavango Delta.
Finishing school in Zimbabwe, Shona then moved to Scotland where she read an MA in Philosophy and History of Art. She subsequently gained another MA in Digital Journalism at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Following internships at the Financial Times’ How to Spend It magazine and National Geographic Traveller, Shona started her career in travel as a digital marketer at a London-based luxury travel company. From the moment she started at Yellow Zebra Safaris, Shona settled into the company where her background is met with similar stories – a team in which some members were born, others were raised, and all are totally in love with Africa.
My preferences have always leaned more towards unique experiences over luxury, so my most memorable are: approaching a wild bull elephant on foot with Stretch Ferreira, scuba diving with whale sharks in Tofo Mozambique, and having a champagne breakfast after watching rhino from a hot air balloon in the Maasai Mara!
Led by Stretch Ferreira, giant among safari guides, this operation offers authentic experiences of Mana Pools from a classic base camp! As the camp is unfenced, we recommend it for ages 16 years and over.
We recommend a stay at Meno A Kwena to clients seeking an extended safari in Botswana. With classic accommodation, super friendly staff, and a great range of activities, it’s a reliable option within this area.
Set along the coast of Maputuland in KwaZulu-Natal, Thonga Beach Lodge is perfectly situated as an add-on beach to a safari in KwaZulu-Natal or as a stop on the way to Southern Mozambique.
Little Governors’ Camp was set up during the 1970s and its style is very similar to elder sister camp Governors’.
Bumi Hills is ideal for travellers who like a little luxury on safari. And we rate the lodge for its interest in local culture and efforts to give back to the Tonga community.
Khwai River Lodge is very luxurious property, one of the largest lodges in the region and one that appeals to clients wishing a comfortable and secure game viewing environment.
For those who need to go full ‘cold turkey’ on the internet, our experts have provided their top picks where you can unplug and enjoy the Digital Detox.
By Shona | 24 January 2020
Our experts have divulged their favorite properties in Safari Africa that waive the single supplement. There has really never been a better time for a self-discovery adventure to Africa!
By Shona | 13 January 2020
Giraffe Manor is one of the most sought-after properties in the world, and finding availability at this Kenyan hotel can be tricky. Here are some options that might bring you a little closer to living out your dream.
By Shona | 06 January 2020
