2024 Fall Galloping Gnus Newsletter

Greetings AAC friends and family,

We are grateful as the seasons unfold, to journey into the beginning of Fall.

Mark has again been traveling in southern Africa, catching up with old friends and colleagues that he has known for decades. The game viewing was extraordinary and even with this year’s drought conditions from the natural El Niño, there is still a bright future for wildlife management and conservation efforts. He was able to visit Gorongosa as a bucket list destination!

Our sales consultants have also been busy: Elena in Botswana, Kyle traveling as a veteran tour leader on a trip to South Africa, Shelley in Zimbabwe, and Miles in Namibia. By having our team on the ground, we are able to discover new camps and lodges, revisit tried and true, and continue to empower local communities. Read their AAC TRAVEL BLOG posts.

For our intrepid clients seeking a less-visited park or a compelling experience, please enjoy reviewing Mark’s Expedition Collection. This highlights some iconic safaris for adventure seekers or those looking for something completely different.

Whether embarking on a dreamy honeymoon, celebrating an anniversary, or simply seeking a family gathering, our 2025 Safari Planner is a passport to igniting the flames to travel. Every destination becomes a canvas for a memory to unfold. Come feed your soul!

New this month and something you don’t want to miss – The Grand Tour – One for the Road features the final episode of Top Gear airing today Friday 13 September on Prime Video with their adventures in Zimbabwe and Botswana! For those who have not yet seen the Chimp Empire on the Netflix television series about chimpanzees, narrated by Mahershala Ali, please do! Set in the Uganda’s Ngogo-Kibale rainforest, it follows the lives of rival groups of chimpanzees.

Alison has curated a list of Our Most Intriguing Places to Stay in 2025. There are a few with understated elegance and artful décor; those with a balance to sustainable values and where luxury matters; and those who desire reconnecting with nature and traditional cultures one camp and one community at a time. Each of them are intimate and perfect for our AAC safariers looking for that special experience!

Our 23rd annual photographic competition is ongoing for 2024 trips so please submit your photos by January 30, 2025.

We are thankful for our AAC family and extended circle of friends! By traveling to Africa, you have made a positive impact to protecting wildlife and improving the quality of life for the local communities.

Wishing you all front row seats!