The Good Safari Guide

Who are we

Throughout the travel industry there has been a call for a fair system of recognition and reward for the unprecedented high standard of safari properties. Having been part of the safari industry since birth, Henry Hallward knows it like a hippo knows a water hole. Leading his trustworthy team, Henry has heeded this call and created a reliable platform for travel professionals to share their views on excellence in the industry.

The team

Henry Hallward — Publisher

Henry started his own business as a mobile safari guide in 1993 in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. In 1995 he founded Tongabezi Expeditions in Zambia with three partners which operated expedition support, canoe safaris, mobile safaris and tented safari camps on the Zambezi River, Kafue National Park and South Luangwa National Park. Returning to the UK to educate his daughters in 1998 he continues to work within the African industry and has just completed a chairmanship of ATTA - the African Tourism and Travel Association, representing over 400 key businesses in the safari industry.

Rosanne Cobb — Editor

Rosanne has worked in the travel industry for over ten years and has extensive knowledge of Africa. She is also a guide book author specialising in adventure travel pursuits. Based in the UK Rosanne is responsible for editing and publishing the guide, and overseeing the Awards process.

Frankie Jennings — Assistant Editor

Frankie has traveled extensively about the globe, picking up invaluable experience which she has put to good use working in travel for the past 5 years. Her passion for Africa has led her to the Good Safari Guide team, where her entrepreneurial background is key to the organization and smooth-running of all aspects of the Guide and the Awards.

Trevor Walker — Finance Manager

Trevor Walker retired from banking and found himself embroiled in the safari industry as the Finance Manager of Safaribookers.com in 1998. Nine years later he has agreed to take on the role of managing our finances! With over 20 years banking experience he has heard all the excuses!

Jackie Mwansa-Harris- Communications Manager

Jackie began her career at Tongabezi Lodge in Zambia and has since marketed Chilongozi Safaris and Chaminuka Lodge as well as acting as specialist tours consultant for a number of Zambian travel agents. No stranger to WTM and Indaba, Jackie's recent move to the UK gives us an energetic and always smiling new team member with hands-on experience of many of the best camps and lodges Africa has to offer.

Steven Dawson — Website

Steven Dawson took over the running of our site in September 2008. Steven lives in Bristol and runs his own design company specialising in websites, but with a side interest in book design. Steven has worked on a great many varied websites in his time, to find out more check out www.stevendawson.co.uk.