Meet the experts behind

Your next adventure

At Biggestleaf Travel, we believe that unforgettable journeys aren’t just found on a map—they’re crafted by people who know the terrain.

Our team of expert travel consultants lives and breathes exploration. From tracking down the best-hidden wildlife spots to curation-level itinerary planning, they bring decades of firsthand knowledge straight to your itinerary.

Explore our team bios below to meet your perfect travel match, and click through to read their insider tips, favorite destinations, and answers to your most frequently asked travel questions.

OUR EXPERT TEAM

Meet the Team: Sarah Ihlenfeldt

From excelling in financial management at college to planning complex horseback safaris across 12 African countries, Sarah is now an expert agent at Biggestleaf.

Meet the Team: Vera Castro

Meet inbound consultant and qualified safari guide Vera Castro, who has loved Africa since a trip to Tanzania in 2008 and lived in both South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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WHY BOOK WITH BIGGESTLEAF TRAVEL

  • We Sell What We Love: We are genuinely passionate about African travel and safaris. Every itinerary we design is shaped by first-hand knowledge, personal experience and a deep respect for the destinations we represent. It is company policy that our consultants experience the destinations and lodges they sell, giving them practical insight into the areas, logistics and overall journey.

  • Your Financial Security Comes First: We mitigate financial risk by being accredited members of ASATA, SATSA and ATTA, ensuring your funds are handled responsibly and in line with industry best practice. You book with confidence, knowing your investment is protected. For more detail, please visit our Why Book With Us page.

  • Transparent, Independent Reviews: Our reputation is verified through open, independent reviews on Trustpilot, Google and TripAdvisor — real feedback from real travellers, with nothing hidden. Please visit our Reviews page for more information.

  • Tailor-Made – Not Template – Trips: No two travellers are the same. Every journey we create is fully personalised and customised, designed around your interests, pace and expectations. This may take longer to organise but it means our clients get an unforgettable experience.

  • Established, Stable & Experienced: Founded in 2014, we are proud that we still have our first consultants working with us today. This continuity reflects the strength of our team culture, depth of experience and the long-term relationships we build with our staff, clients and safari partners.

  • Responsible Travel & Carbon Offsetting: We believe in protecting Africa’s wild places for generations to come. As part of our commitment to responsible travel, we offset our travellers’ carbon footprint through bed-night calculations, and fully offset all kilometres driven by our vehicles through verified carbon credits. Every journey therefore contributes to conservation, climate responsibility and the long-term sustainability of the destinations we love. Visit our Sustainable Travel page for more information.

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