Senior Safari Specialist

Janine Bullen

Do you want a Travel Designer who knows Africa? Janine specialises in travel to; Southern Africa, East Africa and Indian Ocean islands.

My background

Nothing pleases me more than finding that perfect balance between adventure, a true nature experience and a splash (or more) of luxury for a client on their trip. It is about sharing that special magic which Africa provides, which you cannot experience anywhere else in the world.

It is about sharing that special magic which Africa provides

There is a special place in Africa to suit everyone, whether you are a family looking for a child-friendly lodge or your honeymoon, or even a special milestone birthday. From the cosmopolitan, chic-city vibes and luxurious lodges in South Africa, to the truly remote and wild parts of Kafue National Park in Zambia for safari connoisseurs, I will create your dream trip.

Having had an idyllic childhood growing up on the border of the Kruger National Park, my love affair with the African wilderness started from a very young age. Not many people can say they grew up with the not-too-distant call of lions at night and bush babies rustling in the treetops outside their window!

Africa is larger than the USA, China and India combined! It takes a lot of consideration and expertise to create a bespoke trip – speak to the experts and get the best experience for your budget and time.

After a gap year in Scotland after university, I had a chance offer to work at a luxury lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. In the years following that wonderful time back in the bush, I worked in Reservations, Product, Systems and Sales for tour operators, both in South Africa and the UK. I have worked in the safari industry for the last 18 years, yet I learn something new every day.

I have been most privileged to visit some amazing African destinations over the years, and here are just a few… the Northern Mozambique islands, Selinda and Okavango Delta in Botswana, Victoria Falls and Hwange in Zimbabwe, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi in Zambia, Grumeti and Tarangire in Tanzania, Diani Beach in Southern Kenya and the Sabi Sand Reserve in South Africa.