MEET KERRY:
Sawubona (Hello)
I was born in South Africa and moved to the United States in 1979. My ancestors arrived in southern Africa from the British Isles from the late 18th century through the mid-nineteenth century. During my formative years there I was fortunate enough to have a family that loved and cherished all that the country and region had to offer. I was educated in Johannesburg and lived on a farm near Swaziland now known as eSwatini, where we produced eucalyptus oil for shipment overseas.
Lady Jane and Kerry
Kerry’s Father Nigel and Kerry riding on the farm
Growing up, my father was deeply committed to game conservation, with a strong desire to protect and ensure a future for wildlife. As a result, our family acquired game farms in the Timbavati region and in Zimbabwe.
During my years in Africa and the countless holidays spent in the bush, I had many unforgettable encounters with wildlife that shaped my life. Even now, the roar of a lion stirs my heart with excitement, instantly transporting me back to my childhood and on the farm, holding my fathers hand and hearing his voice say, “Never be afraid – you won’t think clearly if you do.” Those words have stayed with me, giving me the strength to face anything that comes my way.
The experiences of my youth are some of my most treasured memories. Since 1979, I’ve had the joy of sharing my love for Africa with friends and clients. Now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, I travel back and forth regularly. Over the years, my business and travel experiences have taken me to places I never imagined, from Rwanda to the Cape. My goal is always to find the perfect, safe destinations for my clients, ensuring they have experiences as memorable as my own.
Once you visit Africa, I believe it will forever hold a special place in your heart, just as it does in mine.
Best Travels!
HOEDSPRUIT ENDANGERED SPECIES CENTER.
Since its establishment in 1990 as the Hoedspruit Cheetah Project, HESC has played an important role in the conservation of specific endangered species, particularly cheetahs and rhinos.
With my daughter. sharing my love for Africa
Note: Southern Africa is rapidly changing. Although, at present, the game parks and preserves are beautifully developed and provide magnificent experiences in the wild, human incursion, including poaching, and reallocation of water resources are undoubtedly changing and will ultimately degrade the African safari experience. Therefore, all those who have a desire to experience the African bush should consider doing so in the not-too-distant-future.