Our Managing Director, Louise, was born and bred in Botswana and lucky enough to call this wilderness her playground growing up. She has been exploring it ever since. During her travel career she has worked in lodges, air charter and with tour operators giving her experience of every aspect of this industry. Passionate about Africa, Louise has travelled extensively throughout the region including Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique and South Africa – and so quite well placed to answer the question, why choose Botswana?!

Anna grew up in Tanzania where her love for nature and safari was born. Passionate about conservation, Anna began her career as a Marine Biologist on Mafia Island, Tanzania, before completing a masters in Zoology and heading inland for the world of safari tourism. She brings a wealth of experience with over 15 years in tourism beginning with camp management and moving into operations and sales. Her career has taken her from Tanzania to Kenya, Madagascar and Sweden before settling in Maun, Botswana. With extensive experience in both East and Southern African safaris she is well paced to offer expert advice to those wondering how Botswana might compare to other safari destinations. Anna makes regular trips into the Okavango and across Northern Botswana to keep up to date with the latest camp developments.

Maxine grew up in Botswana and is passionate about sharing her extensive knowledge of her homeland. Having always worked in Botswana tourism she brings a wealth of experience to her travelling planning. Maxine’s first wilderness experience was a sleep-out on the Kalahari salt pans, waking to a sunrise over the seemingly endless desert horizon. While she enjoys and appreciates the abundance of the Okavango wetlands the dramatic landscapes of the Makgadikgadi salt pans have remained her favourite Botswana destination ever since. She’s travelled extensively beyond Botswana too – one of her best holidays was an epic road trip from Kenya to Botswana– through Tanzania, Zambia and Malawi. A great adventure and one which helped her gain a wider understanding of how Botswana’s safari experiences differ to others in the region and what makes it such a special destination.

Jacqueline grew up in Botswana, a country that continues to hold a special place in her heart. Her childhood and early career were shaped by the wild beauty of this extraordinary land, and she has countless happy memories of exploring its remote corners. From riding safaris in the Okavango Delta to fishing in the quiet reaches of the Panhandle, Jacqueline has experienced Botswana’s wilderness in all its forms. Over the years, she has clocked up thousands of miles travelling across this vast country. Road trips are a particular passion — there’s nothing she enjoys more than a long drive under the big dusty blue Botswana skies, with the ever-changing landscape of this diverse country unfolding around her.

James is our specialist guide, hosting expert led small group photographic safaris. He is a multiple award-winning wildlife photographer, videographer and writer based in Maun.

His work has appeared in many prestigious publications including BBC Wildlife, Africa Geographic, Geographical, The Telegraph and The Times, among others. His images have also featured in a range of other publications from glossy coffee table books to guide-books and have been exhibited in the Smithsonian Museum in New York, Somerset House in London, the California Academy of Science in San Francisco and the Iziko South African Museum in Johannesburg. He is the author of two books, most recently – Savute, Botswana’s Wildlife Kingdom –  the product of two years field work.

Passionate about conservation, James believes photography is a powerful conservational tool and the perfect medium to showcase the complex issue of Africa’s diminishing wildlife and he regularly works with local research and community projects.

He brings a wealth of experience to his tours.

Mats Ögren Wanger is a Swedish photojournalist, documentary filmmaker, author, and guide with a deep love for Botswana’s wildlife and culture. For over two decades, he has documented the country’s landscapes and stories for international TV and magazines.

Alongside his friend Sir Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Mats has helped bring global attention to Botswana’s unique charm. In 2007, they co-created the international documentary Botswana: In the Footsteps of the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, followed by the Mma Ramotswe Cookbook, which Mats photographed and edited.

Beyond storytelling, Mats is committed to giving back. Since 2006, he has supported SOS Children’s Villages in Botswana, launching both a tennis and art school for the orphans. In 2024, he and Sir Alexander established The No.1 Art Award and The No.1 Conservation Award to celebrate local creativity and wildlife protection.

Today, Mats guides cultural and literary safaris in partnership with Okavango Delta Explorations, blending traditional safaris with readings, stories, and reflections inspired by the novels. His passion lies in introducing guests to Botswana through the lens of its literature, landscapes, and people.