Our Team

Born in Africa. Built by Passion. Driven by Purpose.

Meet The Go Beyond Safaris Team

We didn’t enter the safari world through a boardroom — we came in through the bush.

Go Beyond Safaris was born from the land itself, from early mornings in open vehicles, fireside evenings in remote camps, and the quiet, visceral magic that only Africa can offer. We’re not just travel planners — we’re guides, naturalists, photographers, and storytellers who’ve spent our lives immersed in this continent’s wild spaces.

Africa is home.

And this work — creating meaningful journeys for those who wish to experience it deeply — is what we do best.

Nick Wigmore

Founder & Director

Nick grew up in the wild corners of Southern Africa, where curiosity about nature became a lifelong calling. With over 15 years in the safari industry, he brings a rare blend of deep field knowledge, logistical precision, and creative storytelling to every journey he designs. His approach is quiet, thoughtful, and deeply personal — always focused on creating experiences that move people, not just move them around.

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Eric Van Staden

Founder & Creative Director

Eric’s path to teaching began in freefall — literally. A former skydiving cameraman turned wildlife photographer, he brings over 20 years of experience capturing movement, light, and story. Born in Zimbabwe and grounded in Africa’s wild spaces, Eric leads with calm precision, creative instinct, and a deep passion for helping others see more — both through the lens and in the moment.

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Eric Van Staden, Co-founder and Technical Director at Go Beyond Safaris and Photo Safari Company

Rae Wigmore

Operations & Guest Experience

Rae is the calm centre behind every seamless safari. With a background in hospitality and a gift for details, she ensures that what happens behind the scenes is just as considered as what happens in the bush. From first enquiry to final farewell, Rae curates the guest experience with empathy, warmth, and a relentless focus on making every moment feel effortless and personal.

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What We Stand For

Connection over checklist
- We don’t build safaris around box-ticking. We build them around people — your pace, your interests, and your relationship with the wild.
Conservation through experience
- We believe that travel can protect what it loves — which is why we work only with partners who put land, wildlife, and community first.
Expertly guided, always personal
- Whether it’s your first time in Africa or your fifth, you’ll be met with honesty, warmth, and deep expertise — not generic advice.
Small, agile, and intentional
- We’re not trying to scale endlessly. We’re here to stay small enough to care, and sharp enough to get it right, every time.

Walking safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, with elephants in the background during an African safari experience.

Why We Do It

Every safari begins with listening, and ends with something unforgettable.

Because we’ve seen what Africa can do to a person — how it slows you down, shifts your perspective, and lodges itself under your skin forever.

We don’t want to show you the Africa in brochures.

We want to show you the one that wakes you up before sunrise, sits with you in stillness, and reminds you what matters.

How We Operate

Every journey begins with a conversation.

From the first email or phone call, we’ll start to understand your travel style, what excites you, and what matters most to you in a safari.

We then build your experience — privately, thoughtfully, and with no assumptions — using handpicked camps, guides, and routes that reflect who you are as a traveller.

From planning to touchdown to the final game drive, we remain in the background, ensuring everything flows. You’ll never feel like a number. You’ll never be handed off.