Safari, Expedition & River Cruise Advisor

Elephant Sanctuary in Nairobi

Travel Agent specializing in River Cruises, Expeditions & African Safaris

I'm Anne Allen, a travel agent who plans river cruises, small-ship expeditions, and African safaris, along with trips to Australia and New Zealand. I work with couples, families, and multi-generation family groups, and I've traveled to more than 40 countries myself. I've sailed or worked directly with the companies I recommend, including National Geographic Lindblad, Aurora Expeditions, AmaWaterways, Tauck, and Scenic.

I focus on a small number of destinations on purpose. Expedition and river cruising, African safaris, and travel to Australia and New Zealand are the trips I know inside and out, from which ship cabins to book to which lodges are worth the extra drive. That focus means I can tell you the details that don't show up in a brochure, whether you're planning a trip for two or coordinating a group that spans three generations.

Clients come to me because they don't want to plan a trip alone. They want someone who already knows the right questions, catches problems before they happen, and handles the logistics so they don't have to. That's the same standard I hold for every itinerary, whether it's a first African safari or a tenth river cruise. Take a look at my specialty pages for more on each destination, or reach out and I'll help you start planning.

FAQ: 

What does a travel advisor who specializes in African safaris and expedition cruising actually do?
I design and book the full trip, including flights, lodges or ships, in-country logistics, and the small details that are easy to miss. I also stay available before and during the trip in case anything needs to change.
Which cruise and safari companies do you work with?
I work directly with National Geographic Lindblad, Aurora Expeditions, AmaWaterways, Tauck, and Scenic, among others. I've traveled with several of these companies myself, so I can compare ships, itineraries, and cabin categories firsthand.
Do you only book African safaris and river cruises, or other trips too?
My main focus is expedition and river cruising, African safaris, and travel to Australia and New Zealand. I keep my specialties narrow so I can go deep on each one rather than spreading thin across every destination.
Why use a travel advisor instead of booking a safari or cruise myself?
Safaris and expedition cruises have a lot of moving parts, like remote logistics, seasonal timing, and ship or lodge quality that varies more than a hotel review can capture. I've done the research and the traveling, so I can steer you away from the trips that look good online but fall short in person.
Have you traveled to the destinations you book?
Yes. I've personally traveled to more than 40 countries, including many of the safari and expedition destinations I plan for clients.
How do I start planning a trip with you?
Reach out through my contact page, website (iknowplacestravel.com),  or explore my specialty pages first to see which destinations I cover in the most depth.