Emma Hill

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Emma Hill

Africa Safari Expert

*Featured in Condé Nast Traveler as a Top Travel Specialist*        

I started my journey at Go2Africa in my early 20s. I discovered my love for East Africa and pursued it for a few years. East Africa became my number one focus as I truly wanted to be an expert in destinations such as Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. I then expanded into Botswana, Namibia, and, of course, my home country, South Africa. I love working with multi-generational groups as I know how poignant and incredibly special Africa can be for all generations. Trips with your family allow you to make memories for a lifetime.   

Soulful Safari Moment   

I had the great fortune to go on a special agent trip to a brand-new camp called Usangu Expeditions, located in the Usangu Wetlands in Ruaha, Southern Tanzania. As the only female on the vehicle, I was honoured when they named a previously undocumented lioness Emma after me. She has since had cubs and is doing well! It felt surreal to sit around the final campfire, sharing our experiences and knowing I was leaving a little legacy behind to tell my kids about.   

Most Memorable Experience Organised For A Client  

I managed to secure a table at the top restaurant in Cape Town when there were none available – to top it off, it was for a family of six travelling over the Christmas and New Year period!   

My Best African Travel Advice  

See your trip to Africa as an opportunity to take a step back from being in control and learn to go with the flow. Think of it as ‘handing over the reins’ to us, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy the magic that Africa brings. It is all about the people, enjoying the experience and embracing the vibrant spirit of community, warmth and hospitality that awaits you at each destination.   

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Tours & Safaris

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East Africa Year-Round Migration Safari

From $9,490 to $12,320 pps
10 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Exterior of Arusha Coffee Lodge. Gibb's Farm is on the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Swimming pool at Gibb's Farm. Views of Lake Manyara. Experience a live migration. Sundowners with a view. Sundowners with the Masaai warriors. Wilderness Migration game drive.
Highlights

First night spent on a coffee estate with Mount Meru as your backdrop. Big Five encounters at the famed Ngorongoro Crater.

Destinations visited
Arusha Kenya Masai Mara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Romantic Kenya's Mara & Coast

From $12,440 to $18,540 pps
11 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
exterior-night-view-of-hemingways-nairobi Visit the world's only urban wilderness reserve, Nairobi National Park. Game drives through the Mara. Interior of the Angama Mara suite. Outdoor dining with a view. Game drive. Discovering the Maasai culture | Angama Mara Alfajiri swimming pool.
Highlights

Incredible views of the Masai Mara. Great Wildebeest Migration viewing in season.

Destinations visited
Diani Beach Kenya Kenya beaches Masai Mara Samburu
14 days
Exterior view of Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda.
Sunset over Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Kyambura Gorge Lodge Deluxe Room. Kyambura Gorge Lodge suite Lush surroundings at Kyambura Gorge Lodge Ndali Lodge pool with a view Aerial view of Virunga Lodge and dramatic Rwanda landscapes View from Ndali Lodge
Highlights

Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Destinations visited
Entebbe Kibale Forest Kigali Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Rwanda

Accommodation

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Governors’ Mugie House

From $655 to $1,440 pps
Laikipia, Kenya
governors_mugie_house_pool Bathroom with a view | Governors' Mugie House Swimming pool Romantic breakfast Main lounge area Pool table Looking at the close by animals
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Fishing Game drives Golf Guided walking safaris

Cottar's 1920s Camp

From $1,145 to $2,000 pps
Masai Mara, Kenya
Exterior of the Cottar's family tent. The explorers tent. Your bush bath at Cottar's. Mess tent area. Swimming pool. Luxury Double Tent with a verandah.
Spacious and airy tented suite.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Animal tracking experience Bird watching Cultural visits Fishing Game drives

Namiri Plains

From $740 to $2,365 pps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Namiri tent exterior at dawn. Private dining by the pool. Main dining area. Family tent room. Namiri Plains bar interior. naboisho-photographic-vehicle-gear-and-open-sides Namiri Plains family tent exterior.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
4x4 Drives Bird watching Bush dining Bush walks Cheetah research (additional cost)