Cassia Seth-Smith
Cassia’s love of exploring the world’s wildest places was inspired by growing up in the safari industry in Kenya. With first-hand experience that spans lodge hospitality and safari expeditions, Cassia uses her creativity and knowledge to craft memorable trips to Africa.
Cassia’s Recent Travel Experience
Cassia travels back to Kenya as much as she can, to spend time with her family and beloved dog Daisy. This past year, she returned to Kenya and carried on to Northern Tanzania for a familiarization trip. She also was lucky enough to travel around the different islands in the Seychelles.
Cassia’s Most Memorable Experience
“It is hard to pinpoint my most memorable experience, but one that does come to mind is watching wild dog hunt whilst having sundowners in Laikipia. The African sunset cast an orange tinge across the bush and you could see the pack chasing after a Thompson’s gazelle. There is a reason why they have an 80 per cent success rate, and watching them in action was possibly one of the most incredible experiences.”
Cassia’s Bio
Born into a safari guiding family and one of the original pioneer families in Kenya, Cassia has grown up in the industry. She went on to secondary school and university in England, returning home to Kenya in the school vacations. She then did an Art degree from Falmouth online, whilst relief managing lodges in Kenya during the Covid years. This led her to write a book called A Guide to Kenya Cowboys, inspired by all the safari guides and pilots she grew up with in Kenya.
Whilst completing her degree online from Kenya, Cassia got to explore the off-the-beaten-track parts of the country, namely the northern coast, where she visited over 50 properties across Shela and Lamu Island. Her most enjoyable project was assisting her father with managing 80 tents for the Classic Safari Rally in 2022.
Being a keen horse rider, Cassia loves being out in the bush whilst in the saddle. Having helped friends habituate safari horses in Ol Pejeta, Cassia’s dream safari is a riding safari in Botswana.
Despite being based in London, she still tries to get back to Kenya as much as she can, as well as to explore other countries.
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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Seychelles
A picturesque archipelago of white-sand beaches, rare wildlife, and exclusive private islands.
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Kenya
The original birthplace of safari, where world-class wildlife experiences and beautiful beaches meet.
Cassia’s Top Lodges
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Manda Bay
From C$799 – C$799 ppSituated in Manda Bay, the Lodge is an excellent place to explore the surrounding waters. There is something very special about waking up and having the sea right on your doorstep! The property really stands out as a beach hideaway. With spacious rooms and…
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Sirikoi Lodge
Enquire for pricing Contact Us for pricing detailsOwned by Sue and the late Willie Roberts, Sirikoi has one of the best locations amid acacia trees and close to a busy waterhole. It won a host of awards including the Ecotourism Kenya’s Eco-rated Lodge of the Year in 2015!
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Borana Lodge
From C$1,444 – C$1,850 ppOwned and fully hosted by the Dyer family, this eco-lodge offers very comfortable accommodation and has a pleasantly informal atmosphere. In addition to its eight cottages, Borana boasts a private house just 8km from the main site. This is a fantastic option…
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OI Donyo Lodge
From C$2,369 – C$3,728 ppOl Donyo Lodge is one of Kenya’s finest safari products, located on 110,000 hectares of private Maasai-owned land on the edge of Chyulu Hills National Park. Between Tsavo and Amboseli national parks, this area has exquisite biodiversity, with dramatic views…
