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Travel + Leisure - December 2020
2020 has been a hard year for all of us, especially for those who depend on tourism. But, just because […]
Read More ›Mother Africa Trust
The Mother Africa Trust was born out of the belief that, through effective volunteer eco-tourism and legitimate community collaborations a […]
Read More ›How the safari community is responding to the pandemic
One of our favorite phrases heard around safari camps is “make a plan.” It’s a fascinating mix of being completely […]
Read More ›Overview of Travel Guidelines and Entry Requirements
Countries Currently Open to International Travel All of the countries in which we operate are currently open to international travelers […]
Read More ›Near-term Safari Opportunities 2020-2021
We’re excited to see African countries safely reopening and welcoming international travelers back to their borders. With a careful understanding […]
Read More ›Kili's First Adventures
For people who love to travel, the covid pandemic grounded us literally and figuratively, and it’s given us an opportunity […]
Read More ›Centurion - June 2020
I had come to the Namib to shadow Stander in his research on a trip organized by Wilderness Safaris as […]
Read More ›TRAVEL + LEISURE MAGAZINE - APRIL 2020
Kili McGowan, the chair of the Safari Pros consortium of travel advisors, organizes and leads trips that venture beyond sightings […]
Read More ›Options for Travel Plans Impacted by the Pandemic
Given the unprecedented disruption to global travel, Next Adventure and our partners share, respect and understand your concerns about your […]
Read More ›Sheryl & Laura's African Photo Dreams Come True in Tanzania
“It was amazing to be so close to so many animals and to not only see them, like one […]
Read More ›South Luangwa's Dynamic Diversity
For my first visit to Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, I visited a number of camps and portfolios for a […]
Read More ›Jessica & Gearóid's Epic First Safari
“We sat quietly as they ate around us, we were no more than a few feet from the majestic beasts […]
Read More ›Penny & David's Life Changing Safari in Tanzania
“We had the most amazing time on our trip! It was truly life changing. We have probably overshared our adventures […]
Read More ›Best Vacation Ever on Safari in Kenya
“This was my best vacation EVER. I’d gladly try another safari.” — Eric I’d like to start by saying that […]
Read More ›Big Reveal! Kili's Secret Safari of Surprises
About 2 years ago, a group of travel-giddy friends put their safari planning in Kili’s hand’s for a Secret Safari. […]
Read More ›Kili's Return to Rwanda - Gorillas & More!
Kili returned to Rwanda to find a country that has made tremendous progress toward its goal of being one of […]
Read More ›Green Season Safaris in Tanzania
While Tanzania is best known for being home to the iconic Serengeti plains, the Serengeti can be known for peak […]
Read More ›Under Canvas & Flying Circuits in Namibia
Maybe no country has seen the buzz of the travel world like Namibia, and it’s been fascinating to watch it […]
Read More ›Private Mobile Camping in Botswana
While Botswana has grown to be seen as one of the more luxurious (and expensive) safari destinations, we’re glad to […]
Read More ›Coastal Adventures in South Africa
Kruger & Cape Town are a popular combination, but South Africa has much more to offer with an abundance of […]
Read More ›Walking Safaris in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has a well-earned reputation for some of the best guides and most picturesque wildlife and wilderness areas in Africa. […]
Read More ›Breathtaking Botswana & Hwange Thrills
Lance says: I had a fantastic time in Africa. We saw a vast amount of wildlife, virtually everything one could […]
Read More ›New Circuits in Rwanda & Uganda
A wise colleague of ours says, “Rwanda has ambitions to be the best in the world, and it’s making quick […]
Read More ›Kazuri Beads
The Kazuri Story Lady Susan Wood Kazuri Founder – Lady Susan Wood had humble beginnings. Born (1918) in a […]
Read More ›A Writer Left Astounded For Words
“I always cry when the small plane lands on a dirt airstrip, and I always cry when I leave.” — […]
Read More ›Up Close and Personal - A Family Safari Road Trip!
“On the first day, we went out looking for lions, and we certainly found them. In fact, not only did […]
Read More ›Diving In Day One - A Surprise Southern Africa Safari
“We’re a gay couple that has traveled the world all on our own, from the Galapagos Islands to the Bosphorus […]
Read More ›Linda & John's Quintessential African Experience
“There aren’t very many places where we’ve been and are dying to go back. Patagonia is one we’d go back […]
Read More ›Namibia Under Canvas Safari
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Travel with one of Namibia’s most reputable and well-known naturalist guides. Visit the world renowned AfriCat Foundation and […]
Read More ›SILICON VALLEY MAGAZINE - JANUARY 2019
When Lifescan executive Kirsten Kempe and her husband, Bob Carlin, a longtime Oracle manager, decided to travel in 2018 with […]
Read More ›Borana's Lengishu House
Borana has always been a special place; a truly family-oriented conservancy, adjacent to the world-renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, that offers […]
Read More ›When to book what?
One common question we hear is “How far in advance should I start booking my safari?”, so we put together […]
Read More ›New Flights + Better Connections = More Possibilities
A big part of planning a perfect safari is thinking through the logistics of international and regional flight connections. We’re […]
Read More ›Four Extraordinary Lodges
For this edition of our “Personal Picks”, we’re thinking outside-the-box to share four breathtaking lodges in unique, lesser-known parks and […]
Read More ›Wilderness Safaris - Travel with Purpose Itineraries
We’re excited to share a selection of new Travel with Purpose Itineraries from Wilderness Safaris. These special scheduled departures offer […]
Read More ›EAST BAY EXPRESS - SEPTEMBER 2018
Next Adventure, a safari company based in Berkeley and run by Kili McGowan and her husband Jeremy Townsend, was tasked […]
Read More ›BERKELEYSIDE - SEPTEMBER 2018
When the show was in the planning stages, Bell pointed the Parts Unknown production company, Zero Point Zero, to Berkeley company Next Adventure whose […]
Read More ›On Location in Kenya with Parts Unknown
In March 2018, Kili McGowan, Next Adventure’s Managing Director, accompanied the Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown crew during their time on Lewa […]
Read More ›SFCHRONICLE - SEPTEMBER 2018
But there’s a special moment that Bell did not expect to make it to the final cut — after the […]
Read More ›A New Zimbabwe Safari Circuit
In the 1990s, Zimbabwe was booming. It was a sought-after destination, and Next Adventure was one of the few photographic […]
Read More ›SMITHSONIAN - JUNE 2018
As the sun drifted down on the rolling hills of South Africa’s Free State province, Manie Van Niekerk wore a […]
Read More ›NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - MAY 2018
Everyone remembers their first ‘ellie’ sighting on safari.” Simon Penfold, my Scenic Air Safaris host, was right. Through the window […]
Read More ›CONDE NAST - APRIL 2018
I had not heard the call. No one near me had—not the South African behind me, nor the Swedish woman […]
Read More ›MEN'S JOURNAL - APRIL 2018
WE ARE MARCHING single file on a mountain path, winding our way through a bamboo forest, tall spindles shooting to the […]
Read More ›Next Adventure - In the Field
Safari camps are always changing. Of course, the location and design are important, but it’s really people who make a […]
Read More ›Family Safari Picks
A family vacation is all about sharing special moments, and we can’t think of many moments more special than being out […]
Read More ›Zambia Migration Safari - November 2018
Next Adventure is excited to announce an opportunity to travel with our Managing Director, Kili McGowan, on a truly unique small group […]
Read More ›Snow Leopards in Ladakh - January 2019
Next Adventure is very excited to offer this unique and exclusive opportunity to travel with Safari Specialist Kelly Dellinger in […]
Read More ›Karen Gables
This lovely guesthouse is a great option in Nairobi’s Karen District. It is peaceful and charming, and we’ve received excellent […]
Read More ›Lewa Walking Wild
Lewa Walking Wild Fly Camping Walking Wild is a camel safari outfit based out of Lewa Wilderness. This venture offers […]
Read More ›Legendary Lodge
Legendary Lodge is one of a kind: it is a luxury property located on the outskirts of Arusha, set in […]
Read More ›Tanzania's Mwiba Lodge
Mwiba, a secluded, sophisticated haven set among massive stone boulders, ancient coral trees and acacias, overlooking a rocky gorge on […]
Read More ›Legendary Serengeti Mobile Camp
Explore a rich landscape of inky blue skies, burnt orange sunsets and the soft neutrals of the African savannah. Within […]
Read More ›Botswana's New Qorokwe Camp in Pictures
We couldn’t be more excited to see this new Wilderness Safaris camp opening in one of the Delta’s most productive […]
Read More ›Kili visits King Lewanika Camp
In May of 2017, Kili was invited to join the first group of guests to experience the new King Lewanika […]
Read More ›Jane & Alan's First Safari
When I was a kid I read things about Daniel Boone and the Native American explorers and scouts. They had […]
Read More ›Courtney & Christian's Honeymoon Safari
Just stunning…there is a constant parade of animals coming down the hill and you can see the vastness of the […]
Read More ›Kili & The Snoring Rhinoceros
In the quiet pre-dawn, our small group huddled together around the tea and coffee that the camp staff had so […]
Read More ›Magical Mashatu - Kelly's Trip Report
We got to watch these elegant cheetah brothers move through the beautiful countryside, standing up on massive boulders for a […]
Read More ›India Wild & Royal with Allen Bechky
India: Wild & Royal – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Kanha – Bandhavgarh Exclusive Small Group Departure – December 30, 2017 – […]
Read More ›Bee & Chaz Capture Rare Safari Moments
On the way to the airstrip at Mara Plains we watched this baby gazelle being born on New Year’s Day. […]
Read More ›Family Safaris - Our Personal Picks
As you might have guessed, the Next Adventure team fully supports taking the whole family on safari! As family safaris have […]
Read More ›Sorting through the Serengeti
With so many truly spectacular natural wonders within relatively close proximity, it’s no surprise the Northern Circuit and Tanzania’s Serengeti plains […]
Read More ›Tanzania’s Northern Circuit Shines
With so many truly spectacular natural wonders within relatively close proximity, it’s no surprise Tanzania’s Northern Circuit and vast Serengeti plains […]
Read More ›SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE - DECEMBER 2016
In Kenya, aspiring safari guides are taught that the ideal guide should possess boundless knowledge of the local flora and […]
Read More ›Mike & Sheila's Serengeti Plains and Virungas Mountains
Mike & Sheila want to make sure we mention their ages (71 & 72) and these three points: Good guiding makes […]
Read More ›Walking in Hwange with the Johnson Family
So much of what we do here at Next Adventure is getting to know each client and pairing them with […]
Read More ›Join Allen Bechky in 2017
Next Adventure is honored to offer an India Wildlife Safari in February 2017 and two exclusive small group departures to […]
Read More ›My Private Zambia - On Safari with Allen Bechky
Elephants of all sizes were splashing in the mud, rolling in the goop, lying in it from side to side, […]
Read More ›Mike & Trina's Sensational Anniversary Safari
It was clear to us as our safari unfolded, that Kili listened carefully to us and, through a couple of […]
Read More ›A Spin Through Bots & Zim
In May, I had an opportunity to travel with African Bush Camps to experience their intimate safari camps in Botswana […]
Read More ›Charismatic India - March 2016 Trip Report
Close your eyes. Think of India. What images come to mind? Maybe the romantic Taj Mahal? How about your favorite curry dish? […]
Read More ›Kenya - Our Personal Picks
Kili’s Pick: Mara Plains Camp, Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Masai Mara There are many luxury camps throughout Kenya, but none captures […]
Read More ›Let Zim be your guide
Zimbabwe has long been a favorite destination for us at Next Adventure. I was first there as a two year […]
Read More ›Beyond Primates
Delving into Uganda’s Wildlife Havens Uganda is renowned for tracking and viewing both the rare Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzees. These […]
Read More ›Karen & Hank's Zimbabwe and Botswana Photo Safari
Karen & Hank are keen photographers who went on their first photo safari last year to Kenya and Tanzania. This […]
Read More ›Glenn & Karen's South African Anniversary Safari
Glenn & Karen have done a number of trips with Next Adventure, but their most recent anniversary safari was very […]
Read More ›Scouting India's Best Wildlife Safaris
Over the last few years, Next Adventure has arranged a handful of tiger safaris in India, but it wasn’t until […]
Read More ›Kili's Look at Namibia's Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast has an evocative, enigmatic name that sounds like a place one “has” to visit. In practical terms, […]
Read More ›Join Kili's exclusive Insider's Safari to Zimbabwe
In celebration of my 10-year anniversary as Managing Director of Next Adventure, I decided to return to my roots. When […]
Read More ›Kili's Expedition Safari to the Republic of Congo
In September, Kili led 9 clients on an exclusive 6-day gorilla-tracking safari to the Republic of Congo. This special journey […]
Read More ›Photos from Kili's group trip to Namibia
This past September Kili led her first safari to Namibia. Read our 5 reasons for loving this spectacular destination. Here’s […]
Read More ›A Safari for Sisters in Botswana & Cape Town
Myra came to Next Adventure looking to share a special, once-in-a-lifetime, first-time safari with her sister Toby. After getting to […]
Read More ›Marataba has it all!
We spent several memorable days enjoying boat cruises on the dam, a herd of 100+ elephants and informative walking safaris. […]
Read More ›Jeremy's Botswana Camping Safari
Spending nine days in the bush, camping & traveling through Botswana’s most spectacular parks, encountering wildlife, dining & sleeping under […]
Read More ›Jeremy's Rwanda Gorilla Experience
Rwanda is so many things, and my time there was magical. Here’s the first video from my visit, starting with […]
Read More ›The noise was incredible!
Every sunrise and sunset, I found the African skies to be as beautiful as the animals. On arriving at my […]
Read More ›Bruce and Patty's South Africa, Uganda and Kenya Safari
Bruce & Patty first travelled with us 5 years ago on a Wilderness Dawning camping safari. This time around they […]
Read More ›Anisa & Taylor's Semi-Extreme Honeymoon Safari
Both Anisa & Taylor were eager to get out of the vehicle and experience the African wilderness first hand. Check […]
Read More ›Safari Seasons, They Are a-Changin'
It’s true! Big 5 game viewing is best during the Dry Season. Usually July-October when water is scarce, a great […]
Read More ›Five Reasons We Love Namibia
1. A Landscape Like No Other Maybe this is true of any place, but there is nowhere on earth like […]
Read More ›Grant & Miriam's Grand Tour of Southern Africa
Grant & Miriam’s three week trip in August of this year included some of our favorite destinations in Zambia, Botswana […]
Read More ›Kili's Kenya Safari - October 2013 - Trip Report
After a few days of meetings in Nairobi and a stay at the lovely new Hemingways Hotel, my Kenyan safari […]
Read More ›Luangwa Valley from the Air...
We recently featured Chindeni Bushcamp, located on the edge of an oxbow lagoon in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, for […]
Read More ›Andy & Melinda's Zambia and Botswana Safari
Andy and Melinda’s first trip with Next Adventure was three years ago to Tanzania and Kenya. For this year’s trip […]
Read More ›Memories and Photos from Bill & Cindy
We asked Will & Cindy if they would share some of their stories and pictures from their past trips, and […]
Read More ›Gautam & Friends visit Western Tanzania
In September of this year, Gautam along with 10 friends visited two very unique and very different national parks tucked […]
Read More ›Don & Maddy's Birding Safari in Botswana & South Africa
This custom safari took Don & Maddy to some of the top birding destinations in Southern Africa in the company […]
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