Q Would you trust your operator to set up a trip without revealing where you were going?
“A Journey Without Maps will take you far beyond the familiar to encounter Africa at its most raw and authentic, immersing you in places and experiences unlike any other,” says Grown-up Travel's Andy Higgs, who came up with the concept to recreate the thrill of pre-Internet exploration. “Your journey starts with a lengthy assessment. If we both agree that you are ready, I will plan the perfect adventure just for you. Apart from your departure date and a few essential details, you will have no idea what to expect. You may face challenges and unexpected situations and need to think on your feet at times, going with the flow. In our modern world, spontaneity and serendipity are almost seen as risks to be avoided, but I beg to differ…”
MAKE YOUR MARK
Ever fancied owning your own piece of Africa? Whatever your motivation, taking a share in a conservation-minded project can enable you to have a direct involvement in protecting the natural wilderness while giving you a place to return to as often as you like, lingering as long as you want. One such project is Part of Africa, in the Tuli Block in southern Botswana.
Do a guide-training course
Take your interest in wildlife to the next level by signing up for a bush skills course with the likes of the African Guide Academy in Botswana or EcoTraining in South Africa. These companies offer various on-the-ground courses of varying lengths on subjects such as birding, tracking and how to really get among the wildlife on foot, in a vehicle or
