About the Owners
Life is not measured by the amount of breaths you take, but by the amount of days that take your breath away!
Imagine Africa Safaris started its overland safaris more than 20 years ago. The company is owner run and dedicated to efficient service. All guides are registered, professionals, assuring that only the best knowledge will be shared with our clients. We offer…
to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia and other Southern African Countries. Join us and travel across the Magadikgadi salt pans, challenge the Chobe National Park, cruise down the Zambezi River and view the mighty Victoria Falls on a 4×4 adventure of a lifetime! All our safaris/tours can be done on a GUIDED CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN or SELF-DRIVE GUIDED basis, all of which are also PRIVATE (unless otherwise stipulated), therefore not confined to the set schedules when travelling with large groups of people you do not know. Catered for or self-catering options are available. Choose from camping / rustic lodging / comfortable lodging / luxurious lodging or a combination thereof. The itineraries you find on this website are POPULAR EXAMPLES and can be amended to suit your needs in any way possible. Should there be different destinations you have in mind please send them to us and we will design an itinerary just for you!
Professional Tour Guide
RICHARD VAN SCHALKWIJK
Certified Professional Tour Guide
Game Ranger / Tracker
4×4 Vehicle Instructor and Assessor
First Aid Level 3 Qualified
Owner: Imagine Africa Safaris – Tour Operator
Owner: IMAGINE AFRICA LUXURY TENTED CAMP – Greater Kruger
Marketing / Administration
AMANDA VAN SCHALKWIJK
Administrations and Bookings
Host Provider
Website and Graphic Designer
Owner: Imagine Africa Safaris – Tour Operator
Owner: IMAGINE AFRICA LUXURY TENTED CAMP – Greater Kruger
Owner: Imagine Africa Designs & Hosting
Some 15 years ago Richard and Amanda answered the call of Africa when they bought an equipped 4×4 safari vehicle. They decided to make their dreams a reality – and then to share the African scene with visitors from all over the globe. Richard’s story is an adventure in the wild that has gone from basic game ranger right through to owner of his own tour operations business, gaining all the experience and more necessary to efficiently and effectively run his successful businesses. The southern tip of African became his challenge, with its beauty and eco systems, its wildlife and pristine natural reserves. Richard and his wife Amanda have made their headquarters in Olifants West Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province, South Africa – the central meeting place for visits to game lodges, the Kruger National Park, natural habitat and places of ethnic interest.
Imagine Africa Safaris offers every type of tour a client could wish for from the very basic in camping, combination lodged and camping to the ultimate in luxury safari. The safari vehicles are equipped for extremely comfortable touring, with all the necessary equipment from offroad recovery to camping/catering, etc. These vehicles are prepared specifically for every departing safari by Richard and technicians where necessary – safety and comfort being a priority.
Imagine Africa Safaris takes you to see Africa on a custom tailor-made itinerary, where your every need, even dream where possible is met or made to come true.
Richard’s knowledge and experience compare with the best travel guides of today… to hear him say:
“Good morning Africa” means you are about to embark on a journey of a lifetime!
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