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LuxurySafariExperts.com is brought to you by travel writer Andrea M. Rotondo and photographer/recording engineer Leonard Hospidor. Both consider the continent of Africa to be one of the most magical places on this planet. It’s also a place that can greatly benefit from strides in social justice, economic development, global health initiatives, and conservation efforts. We’d like to bring a bit of Africa to you each day in the hope that you’ll consider making the trek to see the vast open spaces and vibrant communities for yourself.

We are not travel agents and do not sell Africa travel packages. Instead, we bring you the most up-to-date information from travel experts with specialized knowledge of all regions of Africa. We’ll tell you what you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Andrea M. Rotondo, editor-in-chief
Andrea is a writer specializing in luxury vacations, cruising, and romance travel. She’s been quoted by BusinessWeek, USA Today, IndependentTraveler.com, Cruise Thomas Cook magazine, the BBC, CBS Radio, and others. She’s written for Cruise Travel, CruiseCritic.com, CruiseMates.com, Modern Bride, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Travel Agent, American Baby, and many other magazines and websites.

She’s the author of several books, including the bestselling Getting Married: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Special Day. Andrea is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and the Women’s National Book Association. She is currently updating Thomas Cook’s Travellers Hawaii and HotSpots Hawaii guidebooks for the European market.

Leonard Hospidor, photographer
Leonard Hospidor is recording engineer and a landscape/nature photographer. He spends most of his time behind the camera and is always up for an adventure. He works exclusively in the digital realm, preferring the Canon EOS-5D. His work has appeared in magazines such as Cruise Travel and Yachting and promotional catalogs for travel provides like American Safari Cruises.

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