About Maisha Travel
Bespoke safaris into southern Africa – with heart, depth, and natural connection.y
Maisha – more than travel
Maisha Travel is a boutique travel consultancy dedicated to creating bespoke journeys to Southern Africa — crafted with care, attention to detail, and in harmony with each traveller’s individual rhythm.
The name Maisha, Swahili for “life,” reflects our philosophy: to create authentic experiences that touch, inspire, and stay with you.
What Maisha Travel Stands For
We believe in an approach that is personal, curated, and boutique — far from mass tourism.
Our core values:
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bespoke itineraries instead of standard packages
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handpicked boutique hotels and trusted safari lodges
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responsible, authentic safari experiences
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calm, stylish, high-quality travel moments
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fewer guests, deeper attention
Every journey is crafted thoughtfully — not just as a holiday, but as an experience meant to stay with you.
Why Conservation Is Part of How We Work
With every successful booking, I make a personal contribution in support of Lessons in Conservation — an organisation whose work I personally know and genuinely value.
Lessons in Conservation works with children, young people and local communities across Southern Africa, delivering education around wildlife, biodiversity and the protection of natural habitats.
Safaris are only possible as long as wildlife and natural ecosystems are protected. Supporting conservation and education today helps ensure that meaningful safari experiences can continue to exist in the future.
This is not an extra cost for you, but my personal way of contributing to the long-term protection of the landscapes and wildlife that make safari travel possible.
Expertise & Presence in Southern Africa
Maisha Travel is led by Jessica Brühwiler, who has been travelling regularly across Southern Africa since 2021. Her ongoing presence in the region, first-hand lodge visits, and long-term relationships with trusted partners form the foundation of Maisha Travel’s quality standard.
This ensures:
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genuine on-the-ground insight
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up-to-date lodge knowledge
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realistic expectations for routes, wildlife and seasons
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curated recommendations that reflect real experience
How We Work
We design journeys for private travellers — couples, friends and small groups — who value a personalised approach.
Our process:
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one-to-one guidance from first idea to return home
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transparent communication
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high service standards, boutique style
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collaboration with carefully selected lodges and operators
Each itinerary is built around the traveller:
their rhythm, their interests, their style of exploring.
The Essence of a Maisha Journey
Africa offers moments that are quiet, powerful and unforgettable.
A Maisha journey is shaped by:
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stillness
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authenticity
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meaningful encounters
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a sense of belonging far from home
Maisha – a journey where silence speaks and the wild listens
