Travel Designer

Anna Turnbull

Do you want a Travel Designer who knows Africa? Anna specialises in travel to; Tanzania and Rwanda.

Woman looking over elephants in Hwange Zimbabwe

My background

Born and raised on a farm in the remote Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, my passion for adventure and the outdoors was sparked at a young age. Holidays were never dull, and were always spent exploring the far-flung, off-the-beaten-track corners of Southern Africa in my parents’ trusty Land Rover – a truly unforgettable childhood.

Lion resting in the grass in Okavango Delta Botswana

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Mary Oliver

After finishing school, I was unsure of my direction, so I decided to go travelling in Europe. I quickly realised I wanted a career that would allow me to work and live in the places people pay to holiday in! This led me to study Hospitality Management in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

My first role after graduating was in the Sabi Sands, working at one of Africa’s leading safari lodges. This experience laid the foundation for the next ten years, during which I chased the seasons around the world – working across luxury safari lodges, ski chalets, superyachts, and private villas – while fulfilling a lifelong dream to see as much of the world as possible.

Now settled in the UK, my passion for travel and Africa has come full circle at Wilderness. I’ve recently been lucky enough to travel to East Africa, adding Tanzania to my list, and I’m excited to continue exploring in the years ahead. I am very proud to be part of a company with such a far-reaching impact on conservation and communities across Africa.