Meet The People Behind Your Travel Journey
One Journey, Many Minds Behind It
Meet the Inspired Characters, Travel Wizards and Africa Experts
Who Transform Your Holiday Dreams Into Remarkable African Journeys
Behind every safari, every perfectly timed sundowner, every smooth airport transfer, every memorable encounter, and yes, every last-minute miracle, stands a group of passionate travellers, dreamers, explorers, organisers, problem-solvers and Africa enthusiasts.
Some of us have crossed deserts in search of the perfect camp.
Some have climbed mountains more times than they can count.
Some can identify birds faster than most people can identify their neighbours.
Some know lodge owners, guides, pilots and characters in places that rarely appear on a map.
And some possess the almost magical ability to untangle airline schedules, reservations and logistics that would leave most mortals scratching their heads.
Together, we share a common passion: helping travellers discover Africa in a way that is personal, authentic, seamless and unforgettable.
We come from different countries, different backgrounds and different corners of the travel world, but we are united by one mission: creating extraordinary African journeys and ensuring that every detail falls perfectly into place.
So, before we start planning your next adventure, allow us to introduce the inspired characters, travel wizards and Africa experts working behind the scenes to transform your travel dreams into remarkable journeys.
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Chief Explorer
Bruno Van den Bossche
Founder, Director & already one Dream Further
Born with Africa in his blood and a permanent curiosity about what lies beyond the next bend, Bruno has spent more than 30 years exploring the world and designing journeys. He oversees Inspiration Africa, develops new destinations and itineraries, and has an extraordinary ability to remember the details that matter to every traveler.
Travel superpower: Remembering the details that make a journey personal
Languages: English · French · Dutch · Afrikaans, Spanish, German & Swahili—at varying levels
Spirit animal: The elephant by day and the owl by night
Natural habitat: Beside a campfire, preferably somewhere in the Kalahari
Unexpected: He survived being shot—and remained determined to continue exploring
Namibian Desert Dweller
Chantelle "Telli" Francis
Namibia & Beyond Specialist
Energetic, direct and unmistakably passionate about her country, Chantelle is the driving personality behind our Namibian journeys. She particularly loves self-drive travel and the great open landscapes of Damaraland and Kaokoland - and has a talent for turning strangers into friends before the first sundowner.
Travel superpower: Making people feel welcome from the very beginning
Languages: English · German · Afrikaans
Spirit animal: The banded mongoose
Fuel: Determination, stubbornness and strategically timed energy drinks
The Journey Expert
Donald Hondo
Zimbabwe Specialist
With more than 30 years in travel, Donald combines deep Zimbabwean knowledge with an instinctive understanding of logistics. Honest, hardworking and naturally welcoming, he is motivated by surpassing guests’ expectations and helping them experience Zimbabwe at its best.
Travel superpower: Logistics
Languages: English · Shona
Spirit animal: The elephant
Known for: His riendly nature and humility
Unexpected: He plays the bagpipes
The Island & Sunset Curator
Claudia Teyssonneau
India Ocean & Honeymoon Specialist
Claudia creates romantic, stylish journeys across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. Drawn to boutique properties, slow travel and experiences filled with emotion, she knows how to balance beautiful surroundings with the intimate moments that make a honeymoon unforgettable.
Travel superpower: Finding the perfect sunset spot
Languages: French · English
Spirit animal: The African wild dog—curious, collaborative and always searching for the best route
Personal philosophy: Travel is about emotions, not destinations
The Expedition Organizer
Laura Bornstein Moreno
eXplorAction & Mozambique Specialist
Laura gravitates toward remote places, complicated routes and adventures with a good story behind them. Persistent, resourceful and more interested in meaningful experiences than conventional luxury, she helps transform bold expedition ideas into journeys that can actually be operated.
Travel superpower: Finding a way to reach places that appear unreachable
Languages: Spanish · English · German
Spirit animal: The honey badger—persistent, determined and slightly fearless
Unexpected fact: She competed in a national fencing championship after less than six months in the sport
The Administration Princess
Glory Moses Lauwo
Kilimanjaro & Administration
Glory brings adaptability, efficiency and a sharp business mind to the team. She supports the organization behind our Kilimanjaro operations and helps ensure that the administrative side of every journey remains firmly on track.
Travel superpower: Turning every journey into a learning opportunity
Languages: Swahili · English
Spirit animal: The giraffe
Known for: Her support, encouragement and determination
The Trail Weaver
Charlotte Dujardin
Terra Africa Trails & eXplorAction
Charlotte helps develop active journeys and exploratory travel experiences through Terra Africa Trails and eXplorAction. Her work connects routes, landscapes and experiences for travelers who want to engage with Africa actively rather than simply observe it.
Languages: French · English · Dutch
The Silent Perfectionist
Ieva Rudzīte
Bostwana Specialist
Serious, kind and exceptionally attentive, Ieva works quietly behind the scenes to make every detail fall into place. She specializes in tailor-made Botswana journeys and brings calm adaptability whenever travel plans encounter an unexpected twist.
Travel superpower: Turning changes of plan into memorable experiences
Languages: Latvian · English · Russian · Spanish
Spirit animal: The giraffe
Personal philosophy: Collect memories and experiences, not things
Our Mountain Guide & Reincarnated Bird
Macmillan Kiwesa
Kilimanjaro & Birding Specialist
Macmillan feels most alive among mountains, forests and wildlife. A passionate Tanzanian safari and mountain professional, he combines Kilimanjaro expertise with a remarkable eye for birds—including the rare and endemic species that others often overlook.
Travel superpower: Finding birds and wildlife others miss
Languages: Swahili · English
Spirit animal: Verreaux’s eagle - resilient, adaptable and at home in the mountains
Personal philosophy: Live boldly, explore endlessly
The Octopus
Liga Gramatniece
Multi-Generational Families & Zambia Specialist
Calm, organized and remarkably good at keeping track of many moving parts, Liga is ideally suited to complex family journeys. She understands that a multigenerational trip must work for grandparents, parents and children—and that the smallest practical detail can make the greatest difference.
Travel superpower: Communication and keeping sight of the complete picture
Languages: Latvian · English · Russian · Spanish
Spirit animal: The elephant—calm, organized and attentive
Unexpected fact: She has a medical background
Africa Passionista
Catherine Van den Bossche
MICE & Malawi Specialist
Catherine turns ambitious travel ideas into experiences filled with local flavor, adventure and laughter. Equally comfortable in a safari lodge, a village or a bustling local market, she brings energy, adaptability and a lifelong passion for Africa to every project.
Natural habitat: Somewhere between an African sunset and a good cup of coffee
Languages: French · English · Ducth · Spanish · German
Spirit animal: Chameleon mode—fitting in almost anywhere
Personal philosophy: Find the magic beyond the map
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