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RESTORATIVE ENCOUNTERS
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& TRAILS

Everything is connected. How it goes with nature goes it with us.

Our world is now being fundamentally transformed by both social and ecological forces that can no longer be ignored. We have the capacity and responsibility to create a remarkably different future, one that is innovative, ecologically aware and restorative in behaviour.
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WHY? ​

            WE SHARE A KINSHIP WITH NATURE

The law of ecology governs all life and operating systems of the planet. Its just that mankind has stepped outside this ancient order of things, losing the track of our ecological identity.
Our fundamental reliance on a healthy and bio-diverse environment and natural processes is absolutely essential for our well-being. And there can surely be no greater urgency to relook how we are living, than the present hour. 
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The conservation of or natural environment is not only about the conservation of animals, plants, air and water, but the regeneration of a sacred attitude toward environmental awareness. Our vision is to develop this connection, motivating a higher consciousness to protect, and regenerate nature.

HOW?

            TAKING OUR LEAD FROM THE WILD 

​By exploring and understanding the restorative quality in nature; that which has meaningful and lasting effects on our own self-discovery. This within both personal and professional environments. 

Through the wilderness experience on trail in the African bush, we open our minds to a different kind of tracking. That of our inner landscapes; our values, priorities and legacies. The redemptive space of wilderness affords us extraordinary patterns of design and renewal, interdependence and balance, efficiency and temperance. Critical principles in underscoring the ecology of modern leadership.

WHAT?

                 RE-ROOTING IN NATURE

Our meaningful multi-day wilderness trails create opportunities to explore the sense of wonder nature inspires. Adventurous, stirring and enlightening, the trails are led by Alan through some of southern Africa’s wildest and remotest wilderness regions.

​By spending time on foot tracking big game, we return to the roots of it all. This connection and deeper awareness provides moments of personal clarity, triumph, tolerance and regeneration.






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Photo by Chris Pitot

LEADERSHIP TRAILS

Few people return from a wilderness experience without a clearer sense of purpose and balance. 
By exploring wild landscapes, we open our minds to another kind of tracking, that of our inner landscape; our values, priorities and legacies. This provides moments of personal clarity, triumph, tolerance and regeneration. The earth provides a prime source of understanding and knowledge.  The gateway to this is simple attention, A redemptive stillness to reflect.
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MOTIVATIONAL TALKS

By using nature and natural leadership as a tapestry, Alan is an accomplished motivational speaker and TEDx Amsterdam invitee. Alan travels to your location of choice to present an informal, interactive presentation which brings the value of wilderness alive. He shows how this knowledge can inspire personal growth and transformation, and how it can assist with conflict resolution and management.
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          CONTACT US

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ENQUIRIES

SARAH MCSMITH
WHATSAPP: 0027 (0) 76 183 2040
EMAIL: info@alanmcsmith.com

SPECIALIST GUIDE

ALAN MCSMITH
WHATSAPP: 0027 (0) 83 472 4783
EMAIL: ​wild@alanmcsmith.com

HEAD OFFICE

AMS SAFARIS & SERVICES CC
PO Box 1565, Hoedspruit, South Africa
WEB: www.alanmcsmith.com

 IN COLLABORATION WITH
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Elephants Alive is an established NPO located close to Hoedspruit SA and have been monitoring elephant ecology in the region for 18 years. They continue to break ground in promoting and developing a harmonious existence between elephants and people.
RHINO SAFARIS
Rhino Safaris is owned by long-time colleague Rhino Grohmann. Specialising in German speaking tours and safaris, Rhino continues to deliver meaningful and masterfully hosted safaris. Rhino has teamed up with AMS to support elephant conservation with ELEPHANTS ALIVE by pledging a percentage of safari costs for safaris to Timbavati and Klaserie.
AMS has been using Umlani as a Timbavati safari base for over 20 years. Owned by the Schiess Family, Umlani has clung onto its authenticity and philosophy, and continues to offer meaningful safari encounters, minus the bling!
Footsteps in a long- standing operation/booking office for Oddballs and Delta Camps, bases for our Okavango Delta wilderness trails.
BushLife Experiences is a Dutch based safari operator who understand the finer things of safari life ... small groups, adventurous activities and unpretentious destinations. We do great work together!


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​INDUSTRY AFFILIATION

  
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​WILDERNESS IS NOT A PLACE, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE. THEN THERE ARE ELEPHANTS.



Banner Wildlife Photography ©Jens Cullmann: instagram or  www.jenscullmann.de ​
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ©Alan McSmith Safaris 2021

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  • HOME
  • WHY & WHO
  • WHERE
  • SAFARIS
    • UNCUSTOMARY >
      • Umlani specialist elephant safari
      • UMLANI safari
      • OKAVANGO WILDERNESS trail
      • DESERT ELEPHANT safari
      • ZAMBEZI LEGEND safari
    • CHARTERED
    • RESTORATIVE >
      • OKAVANGO LEADERSHIP TRAIL
    • SPECIAL DEPARTURES >
      • Umlani specialist elephant safari
      • Okavango wilderness trail
      • 2022 Private Wilderness Experience
      • Sound safari with Derek Solomon
  • speaker
  • MEDIA
  • ARTICLES
    • MATES, GREATS & ELEPHANTS
  • ELEPHANT ENCOUNTER VIDEO
  • CONNECT