The Safari Operator

Safari & hospitality
advisory

African-led advisory for the safari and hospitality industry. An operator's perspective from inside the industry.

What this work involves

The Safari Operator is Bavu's specialist advisory practice for the safari and hospitality industry. It exists because the industry has a gap: most advisory work is done from the outside. This is advisory from the inside.

The work covers operations, guest experience, commercial strategy, and industry projects. It suits lodges and operators who are running well but want to run better; destination businesses and tourism boards who need someone who understands the commercial reality of the sector; and organisations building for the next generation of African safari.

The Safari Operator is building

The Safari Operator is currently in development. The full website and public offering will be announced when ready. In the meantime, relevant enquiries can be directed through The Bushpreneur.

Operations advisory

Operational review, process design, and execution support for safari and hospitality businesses.

Guest experience strategy

Experience design, product development, and quality improvement from a guest-led perspective.

Commercial advisory

Revenue strategy, distribution, and positioning for lodges and safari operators.

Industry projects

Specific projects, research, and programmes for industry bodies, tourism boards, and foundations.

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