Why Homann's Africa
Leading Safari Advisors Since 1992
Three decades of guiding, consulting & design
For more than thirty years, we have devoted our lives to the art of African safaris. Since 1992, our involvement has spanned professional guiding, camp management, and—today—advising on and designing highly customized private journeys in collaboration with independent local operators and licensed guides.
Mark earned his Professional Guide’s License in Zimbabwe in 1994 and has guided across Africa ever since. Over the decades, we have built deep professional networks, firsthand field insight, and enduring relationships with respected safari operators throughout East and Southern Africa.
While Mark personally guides a small number of select journeys each season by special arrangement, most safaris are led by experienced partner guides employed by independent operators, chosen for their professionalism, knowledge, and shared standards of care.
A Heritage Rooted in Africa
Our family’s story is deeply woven into Africa’s land and people. From generations of farming in South Africa to settling among Zimbabwe’s granite kopjes, our connection to the continent is not only professional—it is ancestral. This heritage informs our respect for wilderness, local cultures, and the vital role that thoughtful, sustainable tourism plays in protecting both.
Today & Beyond
Today, we combine personal passion with decades of professional experience to advise on and help shape bespoke journeys defined by authenticity, depth, and detail. Mark continues to revisit key regions annually to maintain firsthand knowledge, while Maria travels widely to evaluate new experiences and nurture relationships with partner lodges and guides.
Traveling frequently with our children has further shaped our understanding of family safaris and multi-generational travel. From the planning stages through your time in Africa, we provide careful guidance and coordination in collaboration with trusted partners, supporting journeys that feel meaningful, memorable, and well considered.
Homann’s Africa remains a family-run enterprise—where love for Africa, personal knowledge, and long-standing partnerships come together to design transformative safari journeys in collaboration with independent operators and guide networks.
