David Tett
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
David is a sixth-generation Southern African born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, later earning a Bachelor of Science degree in DNA technology from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He founded Bushtracks Expeditions in 1989 and has been traveling extensively throughout Africa for more than 45 years. Combining his interest in ecosystems and the varied ecology of Africa with photographic safaris, he develops educational programs that include traditional cultures and wildlife. He is keenly interested in how nature tourism affects rural African communities and has worked with several projects that successfully integrate communities, the environment, and wildlife viewing.
Lyn Lavery
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Lyn has been with Bushtracks since 2005, becoming an expert, not just in the wild areas of Africa and India, but in how travelers best enjoy these places. Her travels throughout India, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe have given her personal experience in a wide variety of camps and ecosystems. Lyn is our director of operations, ensuring that a focus on client needs permeates our entire office culture.
Samantha Barbitta
DIRECTOR OF CUSTOM TRAVEL
Africa safari tours are all about animals and adventure - and so is Samantha. She studied marine biology at university, is a certified SCUBA diver, and worked at a sport fishing lodge in Costa Rica. Some of her favorite trips have been to Rwanda and Uganda to spend time with gorillas, Brazil to spot jaguars, and Kenya and Tanzania to see too many animals to name. Sam's expansive experience and enthusiasm for adventure make her a superb person to help you plan your Africa safari.
Carol Guy
GROUP EXPEDITIONS COORDINATOR
Born in Zimbabwe and living in South Africa, Carol Guy, is deeply passionate about Africa and has traveled to more than 30 countries across the continent. With a degree in anthropology from the University of Witwatersrand, Carol has a strong interest in conservation and the interactions of local communities with the natural world. In her role as travel planner for our family groups and private jet programs, Carol draws on her extensive expertise and nearly 20 years as expedition manager leading groups of Bushtracks travelers through this fascinating continent.
Daniela Powers
DIRECTOR OF GROUP EXPEDITIONS
Daniela's first word was 'lion' while she excitedly pointed at a sheep. Ever since, curiosity for life's mysteries and adventures has permeated her personal journey which most recently saw her supporting hospitality, tourism and conservation organizations on Kauai. She loves anything aerial from flying trapeze to flying helicopters and when she is not coordinating the many logistical elements of our jet trips, she can be found game viewing in her Healdsburg backyard.
Safari Experts Who Really Know Africa
Call to discuss your safari, and you’ll soon realize you’re speaking with a travel-enthusiast, who’s been to the places you’re keen to visit. You won’t find a more experienced, dedicated team of Africa travel experts, skilled in realizing your dreams of an exciting African safari for family, friends, groups or solo.