James Duncan-Anderson — Private Safari Guide & Founder of Wild N’ Beyond

I’m a professional private safari guide based in Zambia, specialising in tailor-made safaris across Africa. I work with travellers who want a more personal, informed, and considered safari experience—whether that’s walking in the bush, focusing on birdlife, photographing wildlife, or simply taking the time to understand what they’re seeing.

Background

I grew up on the edge of Kruger National Park in South Africa, where my connection to wildlife and wild places began early.

Over the past two decades, I’ve worked as a guide and in conservation across Africa, eventually settling in Zambia in 2009. Zambia remains one of the most authentic safari destinations on the continent, and it’s where I continue to live and guide today.

My experience spans walking safaris, wildlife behaviour, birding, photography, and conservation work, shaping a guiding style built on patience, depth, and genuine understanding.

I work with a limited number of clients each year, ensuring every safari is carefully designed and personally guided where it matters most.

How I Work

Every safari I design is tailor-made. I don’t offer fixed itineraries—instead, I work closely with each client to build a journey around their interests, pace, and expectations.

I personally guide safaris in Zambia and selected destinations across Africa. On safaris beyond Zambia, I accompany you throughout the journey, working alongside trusted camps and resident guides to maintain a consistent standard and experience from start to finish.

I also work with a limited number of clients each year, allowing me to give each safari the time, attention, and care it deserves.

Conservation & Approach

My work is closely tied to conservation, not as a concept, but as something practical and ongoing. Through guiding, I aim to connect people more meaningfully to the environments they are visiting, helping them understand not just what they are seeing, but why it matters.

I’m increasingly involved in conservation-focused safaris, working with select projects that support wildlife protection, habitat preservation, and local communities. These experiences give clients a deeper, more honest understanding of the challenges facing Africa’s wild spaces.

At its core, my approach to safari is about slowing things down, moving away from checklist-driven travel and towards something more thoughtful, respectful, and immersive.

LIFE IN ZAMBIA - THE WILD N' BEYOND STORY

James Duncan-Anderson & Annekim Geerdes Wild N' Beyond

Wild N’ Beyond was built together with my wife, Annekim, combining a shared passion for Africa, conservation, and meaningful travel. While I lead the guiding and safari design, Wild N’ Beyond reflects a broader vision, connecting travellers with wild places in a way that is personal, responsible, and authentic.

Zambia is not just where I work, it’s home.

After years of guiding and working across Africa, I made the decision to base myself here, drawn by the country’s authenticity, its strong conservation ethos, and the opportunity to build a life closer to the wild places I value most.

We now live in Zambia with our two daughters, and it’s from here that I continue to guide and design safaris, sharing not just the landscapes and wildlife, but a place we genuinely call home.

Plan Your Safari

If you’re looking for a private, tailor-made safari guided with experience, honesty, and attention to detail, get in touch and we can start designing your journey.

PLAN YOUR SAFARI WITH JAMES