Safaris that inspire a profound love for the wilderness & celebrate local artisanship

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“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
- MARY OLIVER
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under african skies

Experience Africa through our eyes. These safaris, designed by Siena Crawford and Brad Bestelink, are our signature trips, offering meaningful adventures that ignite creativity and inspire a renewed sense of purpose. Brad and Siena co host a limited number of these exclusive trips each year, ensuring a highly personalised experience with deep insights into our natural world and traditional cultures.

These journeys offer a “behind the scenes” perspective, providing an immersive experience. They are rich in depth, with a strong philanthropic, conservation and educational focus, ensuring a transformative experience that goes beyond tourism. We introduce our clients to vetted conservation projects and the specialist experts who run them, offering a unique opportunity to engage with impactful initiatives and meet the dedicated individuals behind them.

With our shared passion for creativity and cultures, our journeys also offer the opportunity to spend time with traditional communities and artisans whose traditions and way of life have persevered through history.

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private safaris

Experience the ultimate African safari. We curate highly personalised safaris, co-designed with you to ensure that each journey matches your unique interests and needs. No two trips are ever the same, and our recommendations are always based on personal experience.

We work with the best specialist wildlife and cultural experts, many of whom are personal and family friends. We know each place and the people who run them personally, ensuring an authentic, meaningful, and highly memorable experience.

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GROUP TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

Every year, we design a limited number of themed group trips, delving deeply into each subject. These journeys are a collaborative process between us and on-the-ground experts in their respective fields. The trips are designed to celebrate local artisanship and inspire a profound love for the wilderness.

On these trips, you will "meet the makers," go behind the scenes, meet our local friends, see incredible architecture and private homes, explore traditional crafts and textiles, and share stories with extraordinary individuals. We emphasise artisanship, incredible people and places, and the wilderness, creating experiences that are both fun and enriching for our community.

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artisinal creations

Since 2013, Siena has crafted symbolic, handmade jewellery with skilled artisans and goldsmiths. Each unique piece reflects human craftsmanship and draws inspiration from nature, reminiscent of Ancient Greek and Ashanti jewellery.

Beyond jewellery, we actively collaborate with artisanal communities to expand our creative partnerships and collections. Our initiatives highlight the artisans’ extraordinary skills, fostering a sustainable and supportive environment where their crafts and communities can thrive.

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JEWELLERY

We are excited to share our bespoke jewellery collection with you. Please download our catalogue to see our unique pieces and the stories behind them

about us
Siena Crawford
FOUNDER, TRAVEL SPECIALIST AND CREATOR

I live in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, one of the last great wildernesses, with my partner, Brad Bestelink. Our home is a tented “tree house” with clear-view mesh walls, deeply immersed in nature. Born in South Africa and raised internationally, my diverse experiences have always led me back to the wild.

With over 15 years in conservation, I collaborate with philanthropists, foundations, and NGOs to support international projects and independent conservation films. My commitment is rooted in a profound love for the natural world. In 2020, I founded this boutique travel business to connect an international audience with Africa's extraordinary places and communities, adding depth to travel journeys and fostering lasting connections beyond tourism. We also partner with local artisans, empowering them and preserving their crafts. These collaborations help artisans grow their businesses, spotlight their talents. and enrich their communities.

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Serena Crawford
TRAVEL SPECIALIST AND CREATOR

My travel business journey began in childhood with my mother’s travel agency. For thirty years, I’ve helped friends worldwide design unforgettable African trips. In 2020, Siena and I launched our boutique travel agency and insider personal group journeys.

Our international lives inspired us to specialise in regions we know best, aiming to create highly personal trips with meaningful memories. Siena lives the safari life, intimately knowing the guides and camps across Africa - from high luxury to challenging adventures. She is on the ground, truly immersed in the experience. We understand our guests because we travel with them, seeking unique, safe, and intimate trips curated by passionate experts. We look forward to sharing our incredible world of travel with you.

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Brad Bestelink
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CINEMATOGRAPHER, ARTIST, FOUNDER OF THE NHFU

Brad Bestelink lives a life immersed in the wild. Born in Maun, Botswana, he was introduced to the Okavango Delta just days after his birth. Raised in the heart of Botswana’s wildlife, he developed a passion for the natural world, translating his experiences into drawing, painting, and photography. His film career began in his teenage years, working with Dereck and Beverly Joubert, filming in Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta.

In 2008, he founded the Natural History Film Unit (NHFU), producing over 35 independent films. Brad is a celebrated wildlife filmmaker, nominated for numerous international awards, including multiple Emmys and Filmmakers Guild Awards for Outstanding Cinematography. An accomplished artist, he also maintains a private gallery in Botswana and balances his time between filmmaking and painting from his private Film Camp in the Okavango Delta, a place he and Siena call home.

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Natural History Film International
NATURAL HISTORY FILM INTERNATIONAL (NHFI) PRODUCES CINEMATIC CONSERVATION FOCUSED FILMS.

The Natural History Film Unit (NHFU) has dedicated its life to sharing the wildlife of Africa with the world. Having produced more than 50 films in 12 years, it is now time for the NHFU to commit its experience, passion, and energy towards the plight of our planet. The NHFU is forging a new path through the NHFI in producing independent films with a core conservation focus.

NHFI is an exciting endeavour that combines NHFU and philanthropic financiers to produce conservation driven feature documentaries that have a deliberate, focused and brave environmental message.  Cinematic Wildlife Films - Brave Conservation Message - Reaching Millions of Viewers.

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Thank you for your message. I look forward to speaking with you soon and will be in contact within 48 hours. Warmest regards, Siena.
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