How do you turn a safari into a comic? Stefania, Africale’s pencil, makes it happen. A freelance architect in Turin, Stefania collaborates with Africale by documenting each expedition with her unmistakable style. She receives daily photos and stories from the field and, through creative synthesis, brings the travel chronicles to life. The result? A personalized comic diary where you are the protagonists, portrayed with wit and skill in a unique snapshot of your incredible experience.
Roberta’s journey began at six years old, sitting in school in Milan, dreaming of African lands. After a solid career in ICT multinationals, she decided to follow that call, turning her extensive experience as a traveler around the world into a profession dedicated to nature. Roberta combines her Milanese soul—methodical and practical—with a visceral love for the animal world, crafting every journey with the dedication of someone fulfilling a dream she has cherished since childhood.
Tommaso is an award-winning visual artist - photographer with a deep connection to nature. His extensive travels through the Karoo, the vast semi-desert region that covers nearly a third of South Africa, have shaped his visual sensitivity and understanding of the landscape. He supports Africale in operational planning while curating its visual contents.
My journey into the world of safari guiding and conservation began after an in-depth visit to Uganda’s Wildlife Education Centre.
Since 2015, I have had the privilege of leading travelers through Uganda’s diverse landscapes, the “Pearl of Africa,” expanding my operations in 2019 into the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” Rwanda. My guiding philosophy is grounded in the belief that a great safari is far more than mere wildlife observation—it is an immersive educational journey. I derive immense joy from sharing authentic insights into the rich history, vibrant cultures, and extraordinary biodiversity of these two remarkable nations.
For me, the pinnacle of every journey is the profound experience of trekking mountain gorillas in their native forests. Witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat has "deeply cemented my love for nature in situ".
Stanza Mbanga Molaodi is a professional nature guide and Director of the operational offices in Maun (Okavango Delta) and Kasane/Chobe. He operates throughout all major National Parks and Game Reserves in Botswana, including the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti, Linyanti, Nxai Pan, Makgadikgadi Pans, and beyond.
African Bush Lovers Safaris is proudly led by Stanza Mbanga Molaodi, one of Botswana’s top professional nature guides, with an impressive 23 years of guiding experience in Southern Africa.
Guided by experience. Driven by passion.
Alessandro trained as an architect, developing the awareness that every project begins with an idea but takes shape only when technique and vision converge.
In addition to architecture, he works in graphic design, website development, and web solutions, translating operational needs into concrete, functional tools aligned with brand identity.
He believes that the digital realm, too, must be designed as a space: clear, intuitive, and accessible. Every detail communicates something, and every problem represents an opportunity for improvement.
At Africale Travel, he contributes to shaping the brand image and digital structure, working behind the scenes to ensure everything functions as it should.
He designs, organizes, optimizes, and, when necessary, resolves—especially what appears complex.
Mark collaborates with Africale, bringing his deep knowledge of the bush and technical versatility. In addition to being an expert mechanic, ensuring safety on every expedition, Mark is the soul of the camp: in the evening, the fire becomes his kitchen, where he prepares traditional South African dishes and the famous potjie bread, baked in the classic cast-iron pot.
