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Vikki Jackson and Sian Loehrer seated on an open safari vehicle at Qwabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo bushveld, preparing for a guided Big Five game drive.
Vikki Jackson and Sian Loehrer enjoying a morning coffee and rusk break on safari in the South African bushveld at Qwabi Private Game Reserve
Two safari travel experts standing on a luxury South African lodge balcony overlooking the Big Five bushveld and mountain wilderness — symbolising women-led African safari experiences.
Sian Loehrer and Vikki Jackson enjoying sundowners on the deck at Babohi Safari Lodge in Qwabi Private Game Reserve, with views over the African bush.
Sian Loehrer and Vikki Jackson, founders of Marula Hill Travel, enjoying handcrafted gin cocktails inside the lounge at Babohi Safari Lodge in Qwabi Private Game Reserve.
Vikki Jackson, co-founder of Marula Hill Travel, reading a luxury travel book at Royal Malewane Waterside in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, South Africa.

Your Trusted Hub for African Safari Planning Tips

Welcome to Sense Of Safari. We’re Sian Loehrer and Vikki Jackson, seasoned safari travellers and founders of Marula Hill Travel. Yet Sense Of Safari stands apart—it’s not a booking site. Instead, it’s an independent, expert-driven knowledge hub packed with African safari planning tips, lodge reviews, destination insights, and first-hand safari stories. Whether you’re dreaming of Big Five encounters or looking to explore family-friendly safaris, honeymoon, or wellness safaris, Sense Of Safari helps you plan smarter—not book directly.

Deep Knowledge from Safari Travel Experts in Africa

Because we’ve journeyed across Southern Africa—from Kruger to Maun, Victoria Falls, Etosha, and the Okavango Delta—every blog on Sense Of Safari reflects lived experience. Over time, we’ve driven bush roads, listened to lion roars under campfires, and built strong relationships with local guides and lodges. Therefore, our content goes beyond general info—it delivers real insight you can trust.

As safari travel experts in Africa, we provide reliable, experience-backed African safari planning tips, helping you plan with clarity and confidence.

Who We Are

Vikki Jackson
“I’ve spent over 30 years exploring Southern Africa—from Zambia and Botswana to hidden corners of South Africa. I love translating real safari moments into practical advice for your journey. At Sense Of Safari, I share everything I’ve learned—from magical wildlife sightings to logistics you might not think about.”

Sian Loehrer  

“Safaris have been part of my life since childhood. Over decades, I’ve curated deep relationships with safari professionals and conservationists. Through Sense Of Safari, I deliver honest, grounded advice that helps you approach your safari with preparation and anticipation”

Independent Advice from Safari Travel Experts in Africa

At Sense Of Safari, our focus is helping you plan—rather than sell. Consequently, you’ll always find:

  • Real answers from seasoned safari experts

  • Conversational tips without jargon

  • Honest comparisons between regions and safari styles

  • Insider insight not found in mainstream travel guides

  • Seamless pathways to planning help when you’re ready (via Marula Hill Travel)

Two African elephants interacting playfully at a waterhole during a safari, displaying natural elephant behaviour in the African wilderness
A couple overlooking the Blyde River Canyon in Limpopo, South Africa, one of the largest green canyons in the world.
Two children enjoying an outdoor bubble bath at Morukuru Farm House in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.
Handcrafted Ndebele dolls and colourful beaded artwork on display at a South African market.
Family enjoying a child-friendly safari in South Africa, stopping for a break beside a luxury game drive vehicle in a private wildlife reserve.
Guests on a mokoro safari with a guide, gliding through the wetlands while observing elephants and wildlife in the distance in the Okavango Delta,Botswana.

Our Mission: Trusted African Safari Planning Tips Backed by Experience

Our mission is simple: To help you travel deeper—with clarity, purpose, and connection. We created Sense Of Safari to provide African safari planning tips grounded in real experience, so you can design a trip that fits your interests and values. Whether you’re just starting to explore or you’re fine-tuning your itinerary, we’re here to help you plan with insight rather than overwhelm.

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