Travel Expert

Ashley Dixon

As a child, Ashley fell completely head over heels in love with the African bush. His passion for wildlife and wilderness led him to become a safari guide based in KwaZulu-Natal as well as in the Greater Kruger. Thanks to his time in the bush, Ashley has gained on-the-ground experience and first-hand knowledge of what it takes to create a dream safari. With this expertise, he is able to create once-in-a-lifetime wildlife and travel experiences for his clients.

African Destinations Visited

Cape Town
KwaZulu-Natal
Greater Kruger
Garden Route
Mauritius
Seychelles
Tanzania
Uganda

Most Memorable Trip

My honeymoon to the Seychelles in 2019 is one of my favourite trips of all time. My wife and I spent two weeks island hopping, sipping on cocktails, snorkelling and enjoying scenic sundowner boat cruises. The Seychelles is a beautiful place, I loved the friendly people and crystal clear water. The beach sand feels like baby powder under your feet!

Top Of My Bucket-List

Gorilla trekking in Uganda is at the top of my bucket-list. To be able to experience these humanlike animals interacting in their natural habitat must be one of the most humbling experiences. I would also love to visit the Maasai Mara to witness The Great Migration.

Favourite Safari Animal

"The Black rhino...even though this short-tempered animal chased me up a tree once when I was working as a safari guide, I still love them!"

Sundowner Of Choice

"I keep it simple and always go for an ice-cold beer. South Africa also has some great local craft beers which are always worth trying when in the area."

Favourite Property

"andBeyond's Zuka Lodge in Phinda Private Game Reserve. This exclusive safari villa overlooks a low-lying marsh rich in wildlife."

Top Travel Tip

Always keep your travel documents somewhere easily accessible and on you whenever you're out and about. By doing so, you are always prepared and can remain calm while dealing with customs officials at any point of your trip.

The Best Part Of My Job

I love hearing about how my clients have fallen in love with Africa, her wildlife and her people upon their return. Knowing that I was a part of their journey by creating a dream holiday that changed their lives forever motivates me to do the best job that I can when building itineraries by getting to know my client's interests and passions.