About Us
Who we are
Experiential Travel is a specialist outbound safari company based in Australia. We design, coordinate, and take responsibility for African safari journeys — working with trusted on-ground partners to deliver experiences that are thoughtfully planned, well paced, and properly supported from start to finish.
We contract directly with our clients and with our suppliers, giving travellers clarity about who is accountable for the journey they’ve purchased. This structure allows us to integrate logistics, accommodation, guiding, and support into a single, cohesive experience — rather than a collection of disconnected bookings.
Founded by Neville Jones, Experiential Travel is built on deep first-hand experience across Africa. Our approach is shaped by decades spent travelling, working with local operators, and understanding what actually makes a safari work smoothly in practice — not just in theory.
What we do
We design each journey end-to-end — matching the right regions, camps and experiences to your interests, comfort preferences and timeframe, then coordinating the logistics so the trip feels seamless rather than complex.
Neville Jones, our founder, has personally planned and led more than 130 African safaris. He is the only Australian who is a member of all three organisations: the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA), the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA), and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), bringing global standards and an Africa-only focus to every itinerary.
Experiential Travel’s Product and Industry Advisor is Evelyn Weskob. Evelyn has worked in international travel for 46 years, including more than 40 years focused specifically on African travel. Over that time, she has lived and worked in Africa, personally establishing and managing both a safari company and an inbound travel agency. That depth of long-term, on-the-ground experience informs how we assess partners, design itineraries, and anticipate practical issues — particularly around logistics, pacing, and contingencies — so journeys feel inspiring without feeling fragile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you an Australian company?
Yes. Experiential Travel is an Australian-owned travel company based in Australia, specialising exclusively in African safaris.
Do you only plan African safaris?
Yes. We focus solely on Africa and do not plan general holidays or multi-continent travel. This allows us to offer deeper expertise and better judgement when designing safari itineraries.
Do you offer packaged tours or personalised itineraries?
We plan custom African safaris — fully personalised journeys (often called bespoke) rather than pre-packaged tours. Each journey is designed around your interests, comfort preferences and timing.
Is Experiential Travel suitable for first-time safari travellers?
Yes. Many of our clients are planning their first African safari and value clear guidance, careful pacing and an experienced team who can simplify complex decisions.
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