About Me

The idea for PlanYourSafari (PYS) started early 2009 at a big Travel Exhibition in the Netherlands. I have passion for the African Bush and wanted to create a website that focuses on ‘Safari’ related topics.

The PYS website was created for the African safari enthusiasts of this planet; no matter if you have been on safari before, or plan to do so in the (near) future.

My own dream became true in 1994 when I took the bold step of leaving The Netherlands for a more exciting and adventurous life in Africa and my first year in Tanzania was unforgettable as everything was new and thrilling.
Over the years I managed to work myself up from lodge manager in Tanzania to being the owner and professional guide of my own mobile safari company in Botswana. In 2004 I became an Honorary Wildlife Officer for the Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks. At the moment I live again in the Netherlands.

I give you first hand information on a variety of safari topics. Apart from useful articles about safaris in general, I also want to give you a look ‘behind the scenes’: you will get first hand information and stories from guest bloggers that are professionally involved in the safari world.

Please fill in your email address on the form in the top right corner of this page if you would like to receive automatic updates of the PYS-blog, every update will contain the last three articles that appeared on the blog.
Contact us if you would like to see articles about a topic which we are not covering.

For bigger groups or for private parties it is possible to make use of my extensive safari knowledge and I will be happy to guide you on your African Safari. For inquiries about possibilities and prices, please fill in the contact form.

I wish you happy reading and you are welcome to contact me for information regarding your African Safari.

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