Andrew Van Den Broeck
With a safari career spent guiding at the highest level in the industry, Andrew is one of our most experienced professional safari guides. Having grown up in South Africa and spent years guiding and training for the leading companies in the industry, Andrew joins the Yellow Zebra team with a wealth of experience.
Andrew’s Recent Travel Experience
Andrew recently went on a solo self-drive expedition across the northernmost reaches of the Serengeti National Park and its adjoining protected areas. This adventure meandered around Ol Doinyo Lengai (Tanzania’s last remaining active volcano) and Lake Natron (an alkaline lake set in the harshest of landscapes). Next, Andrew navigated the Great Rift Valley, and eventually, he witnessed the famed Mara river crossings of the Serengeti’s great wildebeest migration.
Andrew’s Most Memorable Experience
“You’ll never forget the moment you open your eyes and take in the view from the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. It’s initially a shock of everything at once, and then your eyes journey through the details of the changing topography, habitats, and textures. Another ingrained memory would be waking up to the monotonous ’gnu’ chant of being surrounded by hundreds upon thousands of wildebeest of the great migration. The feeling of being drenched by the thundering mist of Victoria Falls, whilst looking in all directions at different rainbows, is tough to forget.
The new, old, beginning, or end are characteristics that impact our biggest memories. On safari this means firsts, rarities, babies, old/storied individuals, and at times death have the most profound impacts on what we remember – and through years of living inside the wildest parts of Africa, I have memories of all of these, and can’t wait for more.”
Andrew’s Bio
It was Andrew’s grandfather who introduced him to the natural world at a young age, encouraging him to peer through a pair of binoculars to admire a little nondescript bird. This moment of awe developed into a passion for all things untamed and ultimately led Andrew into a career of guiding and guide training. As is the way of any safari, Andrew took a meandering route to becoming a guide, after navigating a Marketing/Creative degree in Cape Town, South Africa.
Andrew guided for several years in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, with a penchant for walking safaris and mentoring other guides. It didn’t take long for him to acquire the necessary national qualifications (FGASA & in-house) and experience to become a full-time guide trainer. Andrew moved to &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve to focus on guide training, and leading specialist safaris across Southern and East Africa.
East Africa eventually became Andrew’s homebase. Dividing his time between Tanzania and Kenya, Andrew enjoyed an enviable lifestyle in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, and various other wilderness areas in ‘the home of safari’. With ample time in the field, Andrew was able to pursue his interests in wildlife photography, extensive walking adventures, trail running, scuba diving, and any other activity that would bring him closer to the natural world.
Across nearly 15 years in the realm of guiding safaris and training people, it was leading privately guided expeditions across a number of wild destinations where Andrew was able to fully understand the spectrum of feelings one goes through when they’re able to explore Africa.
Andrew did bring his binoculars and lunchbox into the office on his first day at Yellow Zebra – youthful enthusiasm still exists after a long-lived and loved passion.
Expert Destinations
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Tanzania
A classic safari destination home to big game, epic wildlife events, and iconic national parks.
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South Africa
Big Five safaris, lively cities, and dramatic coastlines. South Africa delivers exciting contrasts and variety.
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Kenya
The original birthplace of safari, where world-class wildlife experiences and beautiful beaches meet.
Andrew’s Top Lodges
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Klein’s Camp
From AU$1,604 – AU$2,538 ppOwned and operated by luxury experiential travel company &Beyond, Klein’s Camp is an expensive yet high-quality option. If you visit outside the Great Migration months, we recommend combining a stay at Klein’s with a few nights at a property inside the…
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Wilderness Ruckomechi
Enquire for pricing Contact Us for pricing detailsSupremely positioned on the banks of the Zambezi, with river views and set to the stunning backdrop of the Zambezi escarpment, Wilderness Ruckomechi is one of the finest camps in this region of Zimbabwe. As it’s located in its own private reserve just to the…
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Ngala Tented Camp
From AU$2,162 – AU$2,148 ppNgala Tented Camp has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, making this already wonderful camp one of the finest properties in South Africa. Owned by &Beyond, which is among the premier safari operators on the continent, this is a high-end luxury…
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Mnemba Island Lodge
From AU$3,152 – AU$4,337 ppMnemba Island is owned and operated by &Beyond, a company specialising in luxury experiential travel across Africa, Asia, and South America. Among &Beyond’s successes in Safari Africa alone are Grumeti Serengeti Safari Camp, Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, and…
