I continue to be truly humbled and moved by our guests who not only embrace the journeys we craft, but also take the time to reflect back the profound depth of the experience. Seeing our guests connect more deeply to the people, the landscape, the very essence of Africa, is indescribable. It is without a doubt the greatest privilege of the work we do.
Please enjoy these beautiful and insightful words by a recent guest.
In places like Singita, Tswalu, Segera, Xigera, the hospitality feels like entering into a community… A community of service, even. Yes, the people are focused on hosting and serving us as guests, but it feels like their hearts and souls are engaged in the work and in a life of meaning in what they are doing. The whole safari immersion—beyond the plush and lush surroundings, incredible animals and wildlife, and unspeakably beautiful and often pristine natural environments—is a privilege and a grace. With these people by our side, we are steeped in the African spirit.
At every level, from the guides and trackers to the butlers, housekeepers and wellness specialists, we experienced soulful people doing work that they love. That in itself is inspiring in any environment or circumstance, but within what is for us a rare setting of African bushveld, savannah, hillside and countryside, it is all the more extraordinary. I don't think I can wait until our gorilla trip in June 2026 to get back to the continent.
Our African hosts also educated us and taught us. In fact, it feels like they're part of something bigger, serving a larger function and purpose… community upliftment and nature conservation, which has to do with stewardship and respect of the land, love of our planet and the people, animals, and other beings that inhabit it. Ultimately that points to what may be the biggest concept there is: universal oneness. To me this is also the most basic idea we need to turn to and return to for ensuring a prosperous maintenance and sustenance of our world.
As to conservation, I have the upmost respect for operations like Tswalu and Singita Pamushana whose works are based in an ethic of uplifting communities in the name of global prosperity and planetary oneness. I'm extremely impressed with how they negotiate huge complexities in the application and manifestation of their piece of the hologram of a healed world. Thank you for promoting all of this.
Finally, for me, experiences like drumming with an amazing group of middle school children just grounds it all.
Thank you for this itinerary and the logistical mastery that has made far-flung travel as elegant as possible for us. And thank you for doing what you do and being who you are.
Peace,
Xavier
If you too feel moved to travel to Africa on your own potentially life-changing journey, please contact us on welcome@roarafrica.com.
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