WildLens Adventures

WildLens Adventures designs and hosts a small number of premium conservation led safaris in Southern Africa, combining exceptional wildlife experiences, personal hosting, and meaningful conservation impact for guests who want more than a standard safari.

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Conservation-Led Luxury Safaris Hosted by Marno Jooste

WildLens Adventures offers a different kind of safari. Every journey is personally hosted, intentionally small and designed to create meaningful connections with Africa’s wildlife, landscapes and conservation projects.

Hosted By Marno

Every safari is personally hosted, ensuring continuity, expertise and a highly personalised experience from start to finish.

Hand-Selected Camps

We partner with some of Africa’s most exceptional camps, lodges and guides, chosen for their wildlife, service and conservation ethos.

Small Group Travel

Groups are typically limited to 4–8 guests, creating a more intimate and flexible safari experience.

Conservation Impact

100% of WildLens Adventures profits are donated to trusted conservation partners working across Africa.

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced photographer, every safari is designed to maximise wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities.

Meet your Host - Marno Jooste

Travel with someone who has spent years exploring Africa’s wild places and is passionate about sharing them with others.

Marno Jooste hosting guests on safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

My name is Marno Jooste, your London based safari host.

Originally from South Africa and now based in London, I founded WildLens Adventures to combine my passion for wildlife, conservation and photography with a desire to create extraordinary safari experiences for like-minded travellers.

As a qualified nature guide, wildlife photographer and conservation supporter, I personally host every WildLens safari. My role is not only to help guests see incredible wildlife, but to deepen their understanding of the ecosystems, conservation challenges and stories that make Africa so special.

Every safari is carefully designed around exceptional wildlife experiences, outstanding guides and meaningful conservation impact.

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View fullsize The Patient Predator In the gentle warmth of a Botswana morning, this leopard rested in the scarce shade, conserving its strength for the hunt to come. At first, the size of the leopard made us assume this was a male, however we later discovered thi
View fullsize Elephant Portrait 🐘 Just one of the many elephants quenching its thirst in one of the longest droughts in Botswana for many years. There have been some early signs of higher water levels up north this year, hoping that they will make their way ba
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View fullsize The Tiny Hunter of the Bushveld 🦉✨ Tucked away in the dappled shade of a tree, we spotted this pearl-spotted owlet as we came around the corner of one of the turns on the S25 in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, one of Africa’s smallest
View fullsize Dagga Boy 🐃 Caked in mud, battle-scarred, and exuding pure power, this dagga boy locked eyes with us only a few metres away, unflinching and formidable. These lone male buffaloes, often past their prime, separate from the herd and spend their days

Small Groups. Shared Experiences. Lifelong Memories.

Marno Jooste and guests enjoying a sunset safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Guests enjoying a game drive in Botswana’s Okavango Delta during a hosted safari
Marno Jooste and guests during a game drive on a hosted African safari
Guests enjoying a sunset safari in Botswana’s Okavango Delta with WildLens Adventures
Marno Jooste and guests enjoying drinks on the banks of the Luangwa River in Zambia
Guests exploring Botswana’s Okavango Delta by mokoro during a hosted safari
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Safari Experiences

  • Zambia

    Walking Safaris • Big Cats • Remote Wilderness

    Explore Africa’s premier walking safari destination with expert guides and some of the continent’s finest wildlife viewing.

  • Botswana

    Okavango Delta • Luxury Camps • Diverse Wildlife

    Discover the magic of the Okavango Delta through a carefully curated journey across some of Botswana’s most iconic wilderness areas.

  • Conservation Safaris

    Behind-The-Scenes Conservation Experiences

    Gain access to wildlife monitoring, conservation projects and the people working to protect Africa’s most threatened species.

  • South Africa

    Big Five Wildlife • Conservation Experiences • Luxury Lodges

    Experience some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations through carefully curated safaris that combine exceptional game viewing, world-class accommodation and inspiring conservation stories.

See our safari experiences

Where Wild Beauty Meets Purpose Driven Travel.

Empower local communities.

Protect the future of wildlife.

Field reports, safari stories, lodge reviews and conservation insights from across Africa.

Click here to view our Stories from the Bush
Elephants in the winterthorn forest of Lower Zambezi National Park during a hosted Zambia safari
Guests exploring South Luangwa National Park on a guided walking safari in Zambia

Deep in the Luangwa Valley: Safari Stories from South Luangwa, Part 1

2025

Deep in the Luangwa Valley: Safari Stories from South Luangwa, Part 2

2025

Among the Winterthorns: A Journey into Zambia’s Lower Zambezi

2026

Anabezi - Lodge Review - Coming soon

2026

Ready To Experience Africa Differently?

Whether you’re planning your first safari or your tenth, we’ll help you create an experience tailored to your interests, travel style and budget.

From luxury Botswana safaris and walking adventures in Zambia to conservation focused journeys in South Africa, every WildLens safari begins with a conversation.