Liesl Matthews

Botswana – The Ultimate Safari Destination Botswana is one of the most extraordinary safari destinations on the planet. Its wild landscapes range from the lush channels of the Okavango Delta to the elephant-rich riverbanks of Chobe, the predator-filled woodlands of Linyanti, and the surreal salt pans of the Makgadikgadi. The country’s low-impact, high-quality tourism model Read More

I was invited to experience a safari with Feline Fields in Botswana. School holidays were looming with not much on the horizon for my two kids but the prospect of more screen time. So I took them along. As it turned out, it was the perfect teen breakaway! What made this trip so special was Read More

Why book with me? I’ve been putting itineraries together for 20 years.   I operate from the heart, and am trusted for my accurate, integral advice.   I’m good at matching people to places.   One of my skills is being able to hand-pick the best guide for each client, and curating unforgettable, life-changing experiences. I really listen to Read More

Just before lockdown (I literally skidded home on Day 2 of hard lockdown) I was invited on a trip with andBeyond. So although it was the last safari I went on, it is by no means my last safari!  Now that we are able to travel locally, I am plotting a trip to a collection Read More

The answer to that isn’t ‘yes’ or ‘no’ — it’s always ‘when?’ My most recent to sojourn to Botswana with &Beyond was, as photography buffs would say, ‘picture perfect’! (You’ll have to read on to find out why!) AndBeyond Chobe Under Canvas This is the ultimate camp for die-hard safari purists who would rather forego little Read More

The Adventurous Art of Parenting As a parent whose job is to intimately know Africa like the back of my hand, I travel throughout the continent, exploring each of our destinations by experiencing the wildlife, communities, reserves and lodges with a keen and experienced eye for the details that matter – like a passionately ruthless Read More

In March this year I fulfilled a lifelong ambition – to visit the great plains of Tanzania, the Serengeti. Stunning camps, professional guides and breathtaking vistas created a lasting memory which has been hard to shake. If I could have one wish it would be for everyone who loves the bush to experience these last Read More

Travelling across the great plains of Africa on safari doesn’t have to be a young person’s game. Even if you are in your late seventies, at African Safari Consultants, we can tailor a trip for you and your partner or small group of friends to suit you. From the very beginning of your trip, we will Read More