lotte@soulsafari.africa | Luxury safaris for the soul
My name is Lotte, and I am your luxury travel designer. Growing up in the Netherlands, travel was always a key element of my life. As I explored further afield, I was quickly captured by Africa and how the joy of discovering these different countries and cultures can nurture a person’s soul.
I had to share this feeling with others and started working in tourism from a young age, almost 20 years ago. In 2017 I opened up my own boutique, luxury travel agency in the Netherlands called ‘Safari Design’, and committed myself to crafting extraordinary experiences across Africa, carefully tailored to my individual clients to ensure that each trip is a trip of a lifetime.
In this role, Africa became my second home, but in March 2020 I finally took the plunge and moved permanently to the beautiful Malawi. I will guide you through the possibilities and tell you about my favourite places in Africa. I focus on luxurious boutique lodges in unspoiled and uncrowded destinations for the most enjoyable and enriching experience.
Thanks to my years in the business, I have built long-lasting relationships on the ground, ensuring ultimate reliability and exceptional service throughout your trip. My promise to you is that I only work with the best people and places that I trust and recommend wholeheartedly, guaranteeing you a superbly seamless vacation.
Soul Safari Wine
Another string to my bow, I am currently studying to become a sommelier with WSET.
Having travelled to many of the vineyards in South Africa’s winelands I am mainly specializing in South African wines.
My passion for wine has always been there, but it really took off when we opened up our very own wine business here in Malawi, importing fantastic wines from the very best vineyards in South Africa and focusing on the small independent and family run boutique wineries.
This business was born during the COVID-19 pandemic when travel was at its lowest and it has blossomed into the biggest wine supplier in the country, enabling the lodges, restaurants, bars, shops and people of Malawi, to provide and enjoy the wine they deserve.
Please visit Wines and Wings for information and enquiries.
Soul Safari Yoga
I believe that if you can breathe, you can do yoga, so making yoga accessible and enjoyable for everyone is my absolute goal. Having discovered the benefits of yoga many moons ago, I am honoured to share my passion for yoga with you in my studio in Lilongwe.
In my classes, I encourage my students to practice yoga with an open mind, to explore their potential and challenge themselves without pushing too far and, most importantly, I encourage my students to be kind and gentle with themselves – to listen to their bodies and inner wisdom at all times. In this you will start to comprehend the power of yoga.
My name is Lotte, and I am your luxury travel designer. Growing up in the Netherlands, travel was always a key element of my life. As I explored further afield, I was quickly captured by Africa and how the joy of discovering these different countries and cultures can nurture a person’s soul.
I had to share this feeling with others and started working in tourism from a young age, almost 20 years ago. In 2017 I opened up my own boutique, luxury travel agency in the Netherlands called ‘Safari Design’, and committed myself to crafting extraordinary experiences across Africa, carefully tailored to my individual clients to ensure that each trip is a trip of a lifetime.
In this role, Africa became my second home, but in March 2020 I finally took the plunge and moved permanently to the beautiful Malawi. I will guide you through the possibilities and tell you about my favourite places in Africa. I focus on luxurious boutique lodges in unspoiled and uncrowded destinations for the most enjoyable and enriching experience.
Thanks to my years in the business, I have built long-lasting relationships on the ground, ensuring ultimate reliability and exceptional service throughout your trip. My promise to you is that I only work with the best people and places that I trust and recommend wholeheartedly, guaranteeing you a superbly seamless vacation.
Soul Safari Wine
Another string to my bow, I am currently studying to become a sommelier with WSET.
Having travelled to many of the vineyards in South Africa’s winelands I am mainly specializing in South African wines.
My passion for wine has always been there, but it really took off when we opened up our very own wine business here in Malawi, importing fantastic wines from the very best vineyards in South Africa and focusing on the small independent and family run boutique wineries.
This business was born during the COVID-19 pandemic when travel was at its lowest and it has blossomed into the biggest wine supplier in the country, enabling the lodges, restaurants, bars, shops and people of Malawi, to provide and enjoy the wine they deserve.
Please visit Wines and Wings for information and enquiries.
Soul Safari Yoga
I believe that if you can breathe, you can do yoga, so making yoga accessible and enjoyable for everyone is my absolute goal. Having discovered the benefits of yoga many moons ago, I am honoured to share my passion for yoga with you in my studio in Lilongwe.
In my classes, I encourage my students to practice yoga with an open mind, to explore their potential and challenge themselves without pushing too far and, most importantly, I encourage my students to be kind and gentle with themselves – to listen to their bodies and inner wisdom at all times.
In this you will start to comprehend the power of yoga.
We asked Lotte to combine charity with entrepreneur sessions in Cape Town and Zimbabwe. With the help of Lotte and her extensive network we did thoroughly enjoy a great experience.
Thanks to Lotte we had a 2 in 1 luxury, family holiday. We literally went from the bush in South-Africa to the beach in Mozambique. A holiday we will never forget!
Lotte has created the most amazing safari for us. Because of her great knowledge, her passion for Africa and her customer focus, she distinguishes herself in the market. An unforgettable experience!
Lotte has booked several trips for us. Always great, personal service & excellent travel proposals.
Lotte is a passionate Africa specialist who knows a lot about the destinations she promotes. She sticks to her luxury niche market and doesn’t go for quick & easy bookings to mass destinations.
Lotte has an incredible passion and tireless energy for everything she does and will put a 1000% dedication in. She is determined to set herself apart in a very competitive industry.
“So grateful to have experienced something like this and even more excited for my next trip to get in some more aerial yoga sessions!”
