About Journey Beyond

The Journey Beyond Difference

At Journey Beyond, the only thing we enjoy more than visiting Africa is helping you discover it yourself.

We’ve made a point of visiting every destination we recommend, and we return often. This keeps our knowledge up to date and keeps our passion for each safari and island destination alive.

We love connecting people and African destinations. Whatever you’re looking for in Africa, we’ll help you find it. By taking the time to get to know you, we create tailor-made itineraries that are just right.

Let Journey Beyond plan your African Safari

At Journey Beyond, we believe in showing you the real Africa, from pristine wild places to cultural hotspots. Travelling to Africa with friends or family will create memories you’ll never forget. There’s much more to African travel than you may have imagined, and we’ll help you experience the best of it.

Whether you want to focus on wildlife, people, landscapes or food and drink, Africa always delivers.

Luxury African travel experiences from Journey Beyond
Our African travel experts will focus on understanding what you’re looking for. Based on this, they’ll create bespoke itineraries that feature the luxury you expect, and the moments you want.

To experience Africa in luxury and style, talk to one of our African travel experts today . It’s time to Journey Beyond your dreams, and find your Africa.

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Meet our Chief Explorer

Phillip Lategan

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Phillip

Founder & Owner

For over 40 years, Founder, Owner and Chief Explorer of Journey Beyond, Phillip Lategan, has been creating exceptional African travel experiences for discerning clients.

Phillip and his team of journey specialists design tailor-made journeys to Africa’s most incredible destinations. Their absolute focus on delighting every client shows in the consistently excellent reviews they receive.

Each journey is developed with style, comfort and safety as the priorities, and is as unique as Africa itself.

Best Africa travel memory: The first time I laid eyes on the Okavango Delta in Botswana

Favourite African destination: Sabora Plains, Singita Grumeti Reserves.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Re-visit Madagascar for more in-depth experiences.

Meet our team of African travel experts

People with a passion for Africa.

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Brigit
Accounts Manager

Birgit Lategan

Best Africa travel memory: Travel memories are like children – you love them equally but differently.

Favourite African destination: Tanzania – I love the variety this country offers in terms of bush and beach, and off course, the country I live in, South Africa, which is filled with spectacular sceneries. Undeniably, has so many adventures on offer.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Kenya, Zambia and Malawi

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Nadia
Island Travel Designer

Nadia Viljoen

Best Africa travel memory: Hands down my favourite travel memory would have to be my visit to North Island in the Seychelles. What an incredible adventure indeed!

Favourite African destination: The Seychelles is the perfect choice for an island-hopping adventure or relaxing beach vacation. The islands are simply beautiful with amazingly soft powder sand beaches, lush tropical rainforests and a welcoming Creole charm.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Maldives, to swim with the manta rays and whale sharks or Madagascar, to see the unique fauna and flora.

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Liezl
Product Coordinator

Liezl Berrino

Best Africa travel memory: Swimming in the Devil’s Pool on the very edge of Victoria Falls, and looking down into the gorge.

Favourite African destination: Botswana has been at the top of my list for a while, thanks to the amazing experiences on offer there and the fact that it’s an awesome year-round safari destination.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Malawi to go to the Lake of Stars music and culture festival.

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Astride
Team Leader & Senior African Travel Designer

Astride Mfika

Best Africa travel memory: Wonderful game drives and bush walking in the famous Kruger National Park and Kwa-Zulu Natal - a true place of sanctuary.

Favourite African destination: Cape Town and the Garden Route - such a scenic and beautiful place with loads of adventure activities.

Bucket list destination/next trip: As a travel lover the bucket list will never end... but I’d love to visit the majestic Okavango Delta in Botswana, Victoria Falls, Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius.

Kimberly
African Travel Designer

Kimberly Naidu

Best Africa travel memory: My most memorable travel experience in Africa comes from being on safari and seeing the continent’s incredible wildlife in its natural environment. There’s something unforgettable about the stillness of the bush, the early‑morning game drives, and the feeling of being surrounded by nature at its purest. It’s a moment that continues to inspire my love for exploring Africa.

Favourite African destination: Of all the places I’ve visited, the Garden Route remains my favourite. I’m drawn to its mix of coastal beauty, forest landscapes, and easy‑going adventure. Whether I’m driving along its scenic stretches, discovering small towns, or enjoying time outdoors, the Garden Route always feels like the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Zimbabwe is next on my list, and I’m excited to experience its natural wonders and unique culture. From the powerful Victoria Falls to its wildlife‑rich national parks, I’m looking forward to discovering what makes Zimbabwe such a remarkable destination.

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Jaydene
Reservations Manager

Jadyne Naidu

Best Africa Travel Memory: Has to be my first ever travel memory, my parents took us to the Kruger when I was 6 years old.
I will never forget the feeling of utter awe when I woke up to Giraffes & Ellies on our doorstep.

Favourite African Destination: All them! So hard to pick a favourite when the each country on the continent has something special and beautiful to visit and there’s still so much I have yet to see.
If I have to pick from the places I have been lucky enough to visit, I’d say Kenya – there’s just something magical about the Mara and it’s sunsets that stole my heart.

Bucket List Destination: My dream and goal is to see as much of the world as I possibly can in my lifetime. Perhaps the next adventure in Africa takes me trekking with the Gorilla’s in Rwanda or enjoying a sunset on one of the Islands.

Kim
Reservations Assistant

Kimberley Lategan

Best Africa travel memory: All of them! But if I had to choose.. It would be trekking through the thick bamboo forests in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and experiencing the Mountain Gorillas up close. Watching how these gentle giants interact as a family in their natural habitat was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Favourite African destination: Botswana, the Okavango Delta is heaven on Earth.

Bucket list destination/next trip: The pristine blue waters of Lake Malawi!

journey beyond travel expert Lufuno
Quality Control

Lufuno Mukwevho

Best Africa travel memory: My trip to Zambia - Swimming in the Devil’s Pool on the very edge of Victoria Falls, and looking down into the gorge. + Lady Livingstone sun set cruise - This was a very beautiful experience seeing the hipppo's swimming in the river and the stunning sunset.

Favourite African destination: Namibia

Bucket list destination/next trip: Mozambique Bazaruto or Benguerra Island

Journey Beyond Travel Expert Letty
Product Coordinator

Letty Makgoka

Best Africa travel memory: Visiting the Okavango Delta for the first time was just breath taking. The Sunsets are magnificent; the game viewing is spectacular and Botswana people are a friendly Nation. I was fortunate enough to witness a Wild Dog kill and it was truly a great experience.

Favourite African destination: Botswana and Namibia

Bucket list destination/next trip: East Africa , I would like to see the Great Migration and to track the Mountain Gorillas.

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Alex
Explorer in Training

Alex Lategan

Best Africa travel memory: Every time we turn a corner in the bush and a new animal appears, whether it be a herd of humble impalas or an awe-inspiring bull elephant seeing these animals in the natural world always creates new memories

Favourite African destination: Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda

Bucket list destination/next trip: Visiting Sossusvlei and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia

Journey Beyond Travel Experts Odile
Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Odile Momberg

Best Africa travel memory: Navigating along the Zambezi River, enveloped by elephants frolicking in the water against the backdrop of the African sunset.

Favourite African destination: Zimbabwe, there is nothing more exhilarating than standing beside the Victoria Falls marvelling at the smoke that thunders.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Botswana or Namibia. Both of these destinations are absolutely incredible and it would be a dream come true.

journey beyond travel expert Yvette
Product Team Leader

Yvette Goosen

Best Africa travel memory: My family and I visited Africa in 2015. Higlights of our trip were: Elephant interaction & interaction with Sylvester the Cheetah at Elephant Camp, seeing Victoria Falls ("the smoke that thunders"), relaxing on the Chobe Princess (it was called Ichobezi Houseboat then) & game drives in Chobe National Park

Favourite African destination: Chobe National Park, Botswana

Bucket list destination/next trip: I would love to see the Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania or relax on a beach in Zanzibar.

Alexia Square
Product Coordinator

Alexia Goosen

Best Africa travel memory: One of my most cherished memories was experiencing the breathtaking sunset during a game drive at Chobe National Park in Botswana.

Favourite African destination: Without a doubt, Cape Town holds a special place in my heart. One cannot help but be mesmerised by the panoramic views from atop Lion’s Head or the beautiful backdrop of Table Mountain.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Maldives, Zanzibar, Namibia

Ane
Reservations Assistant

Anelisiwe Ndevu

Best Africa travel memory: My best Africa travel memory is driving along the Garden Route, enjoying the beautiful ocean views, forests, and small coastal towns. The trip ended with a safari, where I experienced the peace of the bush and saw wildlife up close. The mix of the coast and a safari made the journey truly special and unforgettable for me.

Favourite African destination: Other than South Africa, it will have to be Botswana. It’s truly magical from the untouched wilderness to the incredible wildlife and peaceful landscapes, it’s a place that feels wild, authentic, and unforgettable.

Bucket list destination/next trip: Seychelles, with its crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, and relaxed island atmosphere, it’s the ultimate dream escape for me.

Journey Beyond Travel Expert Tremaine
Reservations Assistant

Tremaine Barth

Best Africa travel memory: My first ever trip was to Mpumalanga, Badplaas, A Forever Resort. A scenic hike and game drive at the resort, relaxing spa treatments, a lot of fun activities or adventures, like zip-lining, horse riding, putt putt, helicopter landing pad and quad bike tours.

Favourite African destination: My favourite destination thus far is Mpumalanga.

Bucket list destination/next trip: I would like to experience going to Cape Town and Botswana.

Melanie Square
Senior African Travel Designer

Melanie Maasdorp

Best Africa travel memory: Botswana, such a raw and beautiful country.

Favourite African destination: Cape Town. This is a destination that never grows tired. The natural surrounds, culture and dining experiences are truly one of a kind. Oh, and lets not forget to mention the wine farms...

Bucket list destination/next trip: Lake Malawi. Wow that a pleasure it will be to travel to discover The Warm Heart of Africa.

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