Travel Designer

Laura Paterson

Do you want a Travel Designer who knows Africa? Laura specialises in travel to; Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique.

My background

Born and raised in Zimbabwe and lucky enough to have a family passionate about wildlife and the bush, I felt destined to have a career in African travel.

Lion resting in the grass in Okavango Delta Botswana

My goal is simple: to forge meaningful partnerships that promote responsible, life-changing travel across the continent.

A childhood spent riding horses and fishing on a farm was complemented by teenage years at a safari lodge on Lake Kariba, where my parents were managers. Family holidays were never spent in cities or resorts but on remote islands off Mozambique or camping deep in the Zambezi Valley. These adventures instilled in me not only a love for travel, but a lifelong curiosity about Africa’s diverse cultures, landscapes, and wildlife.

I am now lucky enough to have a career that deepens my appreciation for what makes African travel so special. There is, quite simply, nowhere else in the world that offers its combination of wild beauty, human warmth, and transformative experiences.

I delight in creating inspiring journeys that in turn delight guests, while supporting Africa’s communities and wild places.

Hear from my clients

Thanks so much for all your help with this, Laura! You are not only professional, but also available, personable and easy to work with. Your vast knowledge of Africa and your attention to detail were most helpful to us in making decisions regarding what we want to see and do during our time in Africa. You truly validated our choice of Wilderness as the right company to handle the details of our safari.

Kathy F, Botswana