July 22, 2024
The Secret to Booking Your Dream Safari: Budget, Locations, and Luxury (If You Want It) with Dr. Niki Topp
Episode Description
My guest this week describes herself as a points novice, but one thing she isn’t a beginner at is planning and taking safaris. Safaris are a wish-list item many travelers have in mind when they start accumulating points, which is why you need to hear from Dr. Niki Topp, owner of Wandering Leopard.
Dr. Niki Topp is a board-certified OB/GYN who is now retired from clinical practice. After moving to South Africa 8 years ago, her career focus switched toward philanthropy and opening her own small business. She is also the founder and director of a non-profit called Ithemba Ngemfundo, which focuses on improving early education in the townships of South Africa.
Through her travel business Wandering Leopard, Dr. Topp plans group trips to South Africa, specifically for female physicians, which is why I have her on the show. Tune in this week to discover Niki’s tips for booking your dream safari vacation, learn about your different options, and decide what works best for you.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode
- How Niki moved to South Africa, found a place in her community, and developed a passion for safari.
- Some safari locations you might never have heard of before.
- The differences between safari experiences across the cost and location spectrum.
- Why you don’t need to stay at a 5-star lodge to get a luxury safari experience.
- How to design a safari trip that allows you to see the animals you’re most interested in.
- Some of the other incredible experiences eastern and southern areas of Africa have to offer.
- Niki’s tips for planning your dream safari experience, making the most of your money, time, and energy.
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