ALAN MCSMITH SAFARIS
  • WELCOME
  • ABOUT
    • Why & Who?
    • Where we go
    • Philosophy
    • Elephants
    • Elephant encounter video explained
    • Guide mentoring
    • Insights & Testimonials
    • Media
    • Connect
  • NATURE VALUE
    • Leadership trails
  • CONVERSATION TOUR '26
    • 2025 Tour
  • TRAILS & SAFARIS
    • HEREandNOW Trail
    • Private Wilderness Experience
    • Okavango Wilderness Trail
    • Okavango leadership trail
    • Okavango Ubuntu Trail
    • On an Elephant Path with Alan: Umlani
    • Desert Elephant safari
    • Zambezi Legend safari
  • LEAD WILD
  • JOURNAL

Insights & Testimonials

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Insights & testimonials from our clients and colleagues


Alan ran a unique 11 night trip for my family in Botswana.  His connection to nature and his extensive knowledge of it is visible through everything he does.

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I have been working as a publisher of trade magazines in the financial sector for thirty years and have organized an incredible number of events, but never have I heard someone speak with as much impact as Alan McSmith. 


As a critical Leadership expert I have experienced Alan as a seasoned and professional mentor. Understanding what it needs to train various types of people in an effective manner, enabling them with skills, knowledge, expertise and above all: the right mindset. 


He translates knowledge and experiences into wisdom and intrinsically motivated action.
This applies in the bush as well as in the boardroom. 



The experience has provided us groundedness, balance and wisdom that we immediately could apply in practice. 


Alan’s presentations made a deep impression on decision-makers out of the financial sector.
His lectures ensured that people came close to their core again and were able to answer the question:
who am I, why am I on earth and how do I apply these answers in my company, in my environment and in my private life. 



Alan has an extraordinary amount of experience with elephants. He is a lifetime guide

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His gentle guidance, mentorship, and genuine friendship have been instrumental in shaping my professional and personal growth.


​The trail was life-changing. Not only because of the 
powerful connecting effect with nature, but especially because of the combination of the wilderness experience and the translation of his knowledge, skills and wisdom to our daily lives.
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  • WELCOME
  • ABOUT
    • Why & Who?
    • Where we go
    • Philosophy
    • Elephants
    • Elephant encounter video explained
    • Guide mentoring
    • Insights & Testimonials
    • Media
    • Connect
  • NATURE VALUE
    • Leadership trails
  • CONVERSATION TOUR '26
    • 2025 Tour
  • TRAILS & SAFARIS
    • HEREandNOW Trail
    • Private Wilderness Experience
    • Okavango Wilderness Trail
    • Okavango leadership trail
    • Okavango Ubuntu Trail
    • On an Elephant Path with Alan: Umlani
    • Desert Elephant safari
    • Zambezi Legend safari
  • LEAD WILD
  • JOURNAL