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How we got here

From teenage rivals to life-long friends.

A friendship that began as a fierce teenage rivalry: Callum and Sean attended opposing schools in Johannesburg and only met while playing water polo against each other (probably breaking each others’ noses at some point!). It wasn’t until much later that they met each other on neutral ground at Pafuri, both working as guides. They quickly understood that they had similar interests and passions and it did not take long for a life-long friendship to form. Ian joined the team in early 2022 and has known both Callum and Sean for many years.

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The ‘glue’ that binds the three comes from a foundation of thousands of hours exploring Africa in search of remote wilderness areas.

Using each other’s best traits and compensating for their worst, they have a firm focus on building a world-class travel company that is both personable and professional.

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Your next adventure
starts here.

Follow in our footsteps

Getting you to the right places at exactly the right time.

African-Born Safaris will only take you to properties that we have experienced ourselves and know that the product that is delivered on the ground will not disappoint. The relationships we have formed within the camps with staff and management, throughout the continent, enable us to make sure our clients are extremely well looked after.

Why choose us?

Countless memories made.
Travellers become friends who become family.
Over 50 years of combined experience.
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Nice to Meet you

Deeply passionate & loads of fun, this is our African-Born Safaris Team.

Sean Carter

Co-Founder & Private Guide

Callum Sargent

Co-Founder & Private Guide

Ian Mey

Co-Owner & Private Guide

Rodger Bowren

Private Safari Guide

Devon Myers

Private Guide

Lesley Grandjean

General Manager

Scout Swenson

African Travel Specialist

Collaboration & Partnership

Proudly working with incredible safari brands through out Africa.

Need to know

Frequently Asked.

What’s NOT included in my itinerary?
What is a private guide?
When is the best time to travel for safari?
How long should we go on safari for?
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Let’s design your dream safari

We design safaris as unique as the people who take them. To help us craft your dream journey, please share a few details below. One of our Travel Specialists will be in touch to begin tailoring your bespoke itinerary.

Where would you like to travel?

Africa is vast and extraordinary — let us know if you already have a destination in mind or if you’d like us to guide you. Choose as many as you’d like:

What inspires your journey?

Tell us what has drawn you to Africa so we can curate experiences with purpose and precision. Select as many as apply:

Have you been to Africa before?

When would you like to travel?

How long would you like to stay?

We always recommend 10 days for a safari. This allows for overnight stays on arrival plus the chance to visit at least two lodges.

Who will be travelling with you?

Are you interested in travelling with a private guide?

Travelling with a private guide offers guests an exclusive, seamless safari experience, complete with insider knowledge, tailored pacing, and unparalleled access to the most extraordinary wildlife encounters.

What is your approximate preferred budget per person?

*(excluding international flights)

Have you traveled with African-Born Safaris before?

Where you referred by someone?

Tell us more

Is there anything specific on your bucket list, or a vision you’d like us to bring to life?

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