The Last True Safari Experience is Disappearing ....

But Not at Nasikia Camps

Dear Safari Specialists, 


We need to share something with you that's been weighing heavily on our minds. The authentic East African safari experience that differentiates your travel offerings is becoming increasingly difficult to deliver. Industry-wide changes are fundamentally altering what clients can expect from their investment. 


Here's the reality: We're witnessing a surge in operators prioritising volume over quality. Well-meaning but undertrained guides with minimal qualifications are disrupting wildlife experiences, driven largely by social media expectations rather than genuine safari principles. 



This trend presents both a challenge and an opportunity for discerning travel professionals. 

But here's the thing... 


While the industry races toward quick profits and easy access, Nasikia Camps have been quietly preserving something truly extraordinary. 

For many years, Nasikia Camps have thoughtfully crafted authentic East African experiences that honor both wildlife and tradition. The camps are carefully positioned and respectfully integrated into the landscape so that they feel like a natural part of the environment itself. Something that the Nasikia Camps team are very proud of.

A non-intrusive approach means guests wake up to unspoiled vistas and genuine wildlife encounters - not the sight of dozens of other camps competing for the same view. The accommodations themselves reflect this philosophy: thoughtfully designed spaces that complement rather than compete with the natural surroundings. 



This isn't just about aesthetics - it's about preserving the very essence of what makes East Africa magical.

Here's what sets Nasikia Camps apart: 

 

Their guides aren't just drivers with certificates. They're true professionals - craftsmen who've dedicated themselves to their calling. Each one has undergone extensive training, mentorship, and ongoing education. They don't just locate animals - they understand behavior, respect natural boundaries, and prioritize wildlife wellbeing over getting the perfect photograph. 


While some companies are expanding fleets and cutting corners on training and the safety of their vehicles and your clients; Nasikia Camps continues investing deeply in their people. Always. 

 

But it goes deeper than that... 


Nasikia Camps doesn't just talk about conservation - they put their money where their values are. They generously support critical initiatives like Kope Lion (protecting these magnificent predators), the Frankfurt Zoological De-Snaring Project (saving countless animals from brutal traps), and Pangolin Guardianship (protecting one of the world's most endangered species). 

 

Every guest who stays with Nasikia Camps directly contributes to preserving East Africa's culture, people, environment, and wildlife.

 

It's tourism with genuine purpose.  


Nasikia Camps have joined @pangolinafrica to help protect Africa’s pangolins! 💪🏼

 

All guides and staff are encouraged to take the #PangolinGuardians course. The program teaches safe practices for pangolin sightings - so staff and clients can enjoy these creatures responsibly. 

 

You can join them too! Take the free online course today and together we can save a species! 👉🏽https://www.pangolin.africa/become-a-pangolin-guardian


The business reality? 



Your clients have a choice to make when deciding to travel: They can join the crowds and unknowingly contribute to the problem... or they can experience what safari was always meant to be. 

 

The kind where animals roam undisturbed. Where accommodations enhance rather than intrude upon the landscape. Where guides are seasoned professionals who deeply respect the land, the habitat, and the magnificent creatures that call it home.


Where your clients' safety and the preservation of local cultures matter more than quick profits

 

That's the Nasikia Camps difference. 

 

But here's what you should know: Nasikia Camps intentionally maintain limited capacity across all their properties. They have to.


It's the only way to uphold the exceptional standards and environmental stewardship that define their approach. 



Which means availability is naturally exclusive. Always. 

 

If you want to offer your clients something genuinely special - something that's becoming increasingly precious - the time to explore this Nasikia Camps partnership is now. 

 

Because once this authentic safari experience becomes just a memory, we'll never get it back. 


Want to Learn More About Nasikia Camps?


We invite you to contact Andrea Hugo to set up a remote training session or to

answer any questions you may have: africa@andreahugo.com


Andrea Hugo Associates | (757) 428-1166 | 305 Booty Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

WWW.ANDREAHUGO.COM | AFRICA@ANDREAHUGO.COM


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