Catherine Kerber

Catherine’s love for Africa has led her to join the Yellow Zebra team. Her sharp eye for detail makes her an important part of our Operations Department.

Catherine’s Recent Travel Experience

On Catherine’s most recent trip to Safari Africa she and the Operations Team visited Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. They visited Wilderness Toka Leya where they relaxed on the Zambezi and enjoyed Victoria Falls; saw Cecil the Lion’s son in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe; saw more wildlife than imaginable at Wilderness Mombo in the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana and enjoyed seeing hippos and monitor lizards at Wilderness Vumbura Plains in the Okavango Delta also in Botswana.

Catherine’s Most Memorable Experience

“Having traveled a fair bit around the world, it’s pretty hard for me to pick just one experience! Seeing playful leopard seals in Antarctica, stumbling upon sand cats in Saudi Arabia and gorilla trekking in Uganda top the list, though while on my most recent safari to Botswana, I saw so many leopards! I couldn’t believe my luck because on previous safaris around Africa I’d maybe catch a glimpse of a leopard in the distance, but on this occasion, at Wilderness Mombo, I saw five! The final leopard I saw while in Botswana was patiently waiting for a family of warthogs to come out of their den. The warthog kept poking its head out of the den and the leopard would perk up and try and get closer. Night was falling, so I’m not sure of the outcome, but I couldn’t believe how lucky I was to see several leopards at just one camp.Another experience for me would be seeing a cobra in Hwange National Park. I am not a snake person at all, but I did appreciate how difficult it was for my guide at Wilderness Linkwasha to spot the cobra in the grass. There was a bird that had landed near the cobra and seemed oblivious to the danger just a few inches away. The cobra was alert and watching the bird. The bird got a little too close and the cobra went to strike the bird, but it flew away. The cobra slithered off and that’s when we realized just how big this cobra was.”

Catherine’s Bio

Catherine’s love for travel has been burning for as long as she can remember! As a child, she studied maps and tried to work out how to travel from her home to far-flung destinations (she once suggested her family drive all the way to Russia and Brazil!) While her family were not too keen to do that, Catherine still developed a love for travel and jumps at the chance to explore whenever she can.

At university, Catherine studied International Relations and had the opportunity to sail around the world for a semester. It was on this trip that she visited South Africa for the first time, and it sparked her love for safaris.

Catherine has set foot on all seven continents and has visited over 100 countries! But the one place Catherine loves the most is Africa, and this passion is what drew her to join our Operations Team in 2016. As Operations Manager, Catherine uses her extensive knowledge of travel to make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible.

African Countries Visited

All destinations

  • Tanzania

    A classic safari destination home to big game, epic wildlife events, and iconic national parks.

  • leopards, Timbavati Game Reserve, south africa safaris

    South Africa

    Big Five safaris, lively cities, and dramatic coastlines. South Africa delivers exciting contrasts and variety.

  • Botswana River crossing with Elephants

    Botswana

    From dusty salt pans to delta floods, Botswana is a celebration of pristine African wilderness.

  • Masaai, Kenya - Yellow Zebra Safaris

    Kenya

    The original birthplace of safari, where world-class wildlife experiences and beautiful beaches meet.

  • beach view, mauritius, africa safari destination

    Mauritius

    The quintessential Indian Ocean island paradise getaway.

  • namibias known highlights, Wilderness Little Kulala

    Namibia

    Towering dunes, rugged coastlines, and breathtaking night skies. Namibia’s scenery is unlike anywhere else in Africa.

  • Gorillas, Wilderness Bisate Reserve, Volcanoes NP, Rwanda

    Rwanda

    Gorilla trekking, Big Five safaris, and poignant history. Rwanda is a truly inspiring safari destination.

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    Uganda

    Primate treks, boating expeditions, traditional safaris, and more. Uganda’s safari potential is wonderfully diverse and untapped.

  • Safari truck watches two hyenas approach, Wilderness Busanga Bush Camp, Kafue, Zambia - Yellow Zebra Safari

    Zambia

    From walking in South Luangwa to Zambezi exploration, Zambia is as authentic as safari gets.

  • Three giraffes stroll, Hwange national park, Zimbabwe - Yellow Zebra Safaris

    Zimbabwe

    Home to the legendary Victoria Falls and authentic safaris in remote, untouched wildlife reserves.

Catherine’s Top Lodges

  • Exterior decking seating looking out onto the reserve, Mombo, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana - Yellow Zebra Safari
    Botswana
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    Permanent lodge
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    Ultimate

    Mombo Camp

     From C$4,542 – C$6,958 pp

    There are few properties as prestigious as Wilderness Mombo. The crowning jewel of the Okavango Delta, it is consistently regarded as one of the finest camps in Africa, with accommodations and communal spaces that take luxury to new heights. Yet it’s the…

  • dunia camp main area tanzania yellow zebra safaris
    Tanzania
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    Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
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    Classic

    Dunia Camp

     From C$1,271 – C$1,657 pp

    The pioneering semi-permanent Dunia Camp is Africa's only all-women-led and operated safari camp. Dunia has earned a great reputation for its good-value and high-quality accommodation, together with its sense of adventure, high standards of guiding, and…

  • Bedroom, Toka Leya, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Zambia
    Zambia
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    Permanent lodge
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    Luxury

    Wilderness Toka Leya

     From C$1,574 – C$1,574 pp

    Wilderness Toka Leya provides the perfect, classy oasis away from the bigger hotels, just upstream from Victoria Falls, in a prime, secluded spot on the banks of the River Zambezi. Being located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park also means you can enjoy game…

  • The Highlands view from lounge dome
    Tanzania
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    Permanent lodge
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    Luxury

    Ngorongoro Highlands Camp

     From C$1,036 – C$1,919 pp

    Highlands is a fantastic addition to the Ngorongoro area – especially for travellers who have been slightly put off by the price tag of older properties situated on the Crater rim! We love the futuristic feel of the domes and their sumptuous interiors.

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