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Julia Veil

Travel Designer

Julia has been at home in the world of travel for many years and brings a special passion for Africa to the team at Safari Memories. What began as a professional station quickly became a deep, lasting connection to this day. With her genuine enthusiasm, the many impressions, and the bond she feels on her travels, she embodies a way of traveling that is characterized by respect, curiosity, and true appreciation for Africa. She loves to inspire people about this unique continent and create experiences that resonate long after – full of emotion, encounters, and unforgettable moments.

julia@takememories.com
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Africa gives me this feeling of lightness, happiness, and deep connection every time. Whether it's a quiet morning in the bush, a glass of wine in Franschhoek, or the first rays of sun over the delta – here, life is felt more intensely. This is exactly the feeling I want to pass on: to offer you the opportunity to discover Africa in your own way and to collect memories for a lifetime.
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My most unforgettable trip

Botswana

In the Okavango Delta in Botswana, I experienced days where one highlight pursued the next. Especially impressive for me was a helicopter flight over the delta – it will remain unforgettable for me. From above, I could observe herds of elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Particularly exciting was the mokoro ride through the waterways. The paddlers, who grew up in the delta, shared their experiences and told exciting stories about life and nature there. Every evening is rounded off with a sundowner in the bush – a gin & tonic, the setting sun, and the special tranquility of this environment. I rarely went to bed happier than on those days.

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On my bucket list

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is at the top of my bucket list – a country full of wild nature and "Pura Vida". I dream of hiking through the dense rainforests, marveling at volcanoes, and observing the colorful wildlife of Costa Rica.

About Julia – How Africa Captured My Heart

Since 2013, I have been working in tourism. In 2017, my path led me to a specialist in Africa – and thus into a world that has not let me go since. Africa has become a place for me that I return to time and again: because of the warm-hearted people, the scenic diversity, and the experiences that can only be found here. Especially in South Africa, I have spent a lot of time over the years.

Southern Africa means an abundance of very different moments for me: the elegant wineries in Franschhoek, the creative restaurants and cafés of Cape Town, the vastness and silence of the Skeleton Coast. The feeling of freedom when quad biking in the desert, the vibrant colors of a sundowner in the bush, the silent ride in a mokoro through the Okavango Delta – and the exciting proximity to lions, elephants, and all the other animals of this region.

Hemingway once wrote that he had never woken up in Africa one morning without being happy. This is exactly the feeling I know: the deep happiness that I experience here time and again. This enthusiasm flows into my work – into journeys that are close to the wishes of my guests and that make the soul of Africa palpable.

Places that particularly inspire me:

Botswana

In the Okavango Delta in Botswana, I experienced days where one highlight chased the next. A helicopter flight over the delta was particularly impressive for me – it will remain unforgettable. From above, I was able to observe herds of elephants, giraffes, and hippos. The mokoro ride through the waterways was also particularly exciting. The paddlers, who grew up in the delta, shared their experiences and told fascinating stories about life and nature there. Each evening is rounded off with a sundowner in the bush – a gin & tonic, the setting sun, and the special tranquility of this environment. I have rarely gone to bed happier than on those days.

See where I've traveled

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Franschhoek, South Africa

The Winelands, and especially the charming Franschhoek, are simply a must for me on every visit to South Africa – including the fantastic wineries. South Africa
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Shipwreck Lodge, Namibia

One of the most spectacular accommodations I know, the Shipwreck Lodge, is located on the remote Skeleton Coast in Namibia. Namibia
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The Victoria Falls are incredibly impressive & immense - especially when you get to view them from above in a helicopter! Zimbabwe