A-List Tamsyn Fricker T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA SAFARIS SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Milestone birthdays are a specialty for Fricker, who designs conservation-minded safaris that stop in some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, with stays at andBeyond and Singita properties. For a family trip (that consisted of 21 travelers) to celebrate the matriarch’s birthday, Fricker arranged stays at the One&Only Cape Town, followed by nights in Johannesburg (The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa), and then capped off with the safari finale at Singita Pamushana with a lodge take-over. “There were extensive logistics for this trip, given the number of travelers, the different regionalities and travel plans for each family, the ages, various dietary requirements, and the private services required throughout (such as private transfers),” she says. Fricker managed it effortlessly, even when a family member suffered dehydration and another fell ill. “We coordinated medical support for both and the trip continued,” Fricker says. “The fun factor was enormous and the ‘devil is in the details’ was critical on this trip.” ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: Family Travel, Honeymoon Travel, and Conservation Travel Languages Spoken: Afrikaans and English Average Daily Spend: $1,000 per person Trip Planning Fees: $750 Contact Info tamsyn@travelartistryafrica.com | 404-414-0549 | Houston www.travelartistryafrica.com facebook.com/TravelArtistryAfrica instagram.com/travelartistryafrica/ Testimonial "Tamsyn planned not one but two incredible honeymoon safaris for my husband and I in the middle of the pandemic. After our wedding was postponed, she helped me to postpone and rearrange our trip numerous times, always accounting for every detail and leaving no stone unturned. The accommodations, food, and service exceeded our expectations both times. We feel so lucky to have been able to go on more than one trip planned by Tamsyn, and are looking forward to a future anniversary trip to go again!" - Alison N. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit