35 years of wilderness guidingThere is a soul song in Africa, a melody that awakens a profound dance within. Its rhythm beats wildest off the beaten track, on foot with big game, or around a remote desert campfire. It is here that you feel truly alive, perhaps more alive than ever before. For us it’s all about the sum of meaningful encounters, the integrity of pushing a boundary & minimal impact.
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Nature & LeadershipNature is home. A redemptive silent space to be, and to re-visit patterns of balance and harmony. These empty moments are crucial to navigate modern leadership, to fully integrate the innovation that can emerge from them. This by re-connecting with nature, not through the eyes of a consumer, but through the eyes of a human being. One who’s origins are held in the ancient landscapes.
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Impact speakingBy using nature and natural leadership as a tapestry, Alan is an accomplished motivational speaker and storyteller, and is a TEDxAmsterdam invitee. Join Alan in a conversation of impact and discovery. His talks and interactions explore our fundamental kinship with nature, inviting you to step outside your imagination and into the present moment. It is here we are able to plug into the great operating system of everything; consciousness.
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Elephant awarenessTo walk with dignity and curiosity among the largest land mammal on the planet is both deeply enchanting and humbling. Often mysterious. The great grey landscapers of the African savanna are also keystone to a far greater awareness: a language of the heart and healing, of infinite wonder. Elephant conservation therefore is not just about elephants. It is about a precious gateway toward a deeper awareness of the wonders of our natural world and our interbeing with it.
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Gently running my hand across the surface with velvety blue and water we were lost and alive with the wild river and her clarity. Where did the water end and the sky begin?
We could not tell. It did not matter.
Alan McSmith
What we offer:
LEADERSHIP TRAILSOur world is now being fundamentally transformed by both social and ecological forces that can no longer be ignored. We require a worldview that is innovative, ecologically aware and restorative.
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FLAGSHIP ENCOUNTERSAMS artfully guides safaris of unsurpassed exploration and discovery. From exclusive luxury camps, remote tents, game drives, canoes, on-foot, and secluded campfires, the wilder and more connected, the better.
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SPECIAL DEPARTURESOur specialist itineraries or special interest safaris or trails offer in depth experiences. These are centred around small ecologically friendly destinations, and conservation-centric activities using hand picked guides
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All itineraries or encounters listed on our website are available options for your ease of choice.
We specialise in designing trips to match your group size, timeline, safari dreams and budget.
If you do not find a match, please feel free to CONTACT US to design your ultimate African encounter!
Discover more:
Impactful conversation event, Netherlands 8/6/22A meaningful event at Brooklyn Campus, Breukelen. What a privilege to share ancient wisdom inspired by nature and San Bushmen communities
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Wilderness is more than landscapes, it is within us too.The value of nature and wild spaces are essential to discover what is at the heart of modern leadership. Interview with Marcel Kampmann, Happyspaces project.
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Exploring the interbeing with nature, with Kees Klomp.Our fundamental co-dependance on nature is a keystone to change our deeply flawed rules of engagement with the planet ... with those of circular purpose.
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Iconic elephant encounter video explained. The full story.Alan's footage of an encounter with a wild elephant has over 50million views on social media. To learn more about the considerable backstory, click HERE
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