Our Brand
We chose the bushbaby to represent our company for many compelling reasons. Firstly, these small primates are renowned for their remarkable agility and adaptability, traits essential for a company that operates in the field and needs to be resilient and thrive in diverse situations. The bushbaby's large, expressive eyes signify curiosity and a keen sense of awareness, mirroring our commitment to staying informed and always being open to learning new things. Furthermore, bushbabies are social creatures, which underscores the importance of community and collaboration - values that are central to our identity. In essence, the bushbaby encapsulates our spirit: resourceful, observant, and community-focused.
Our TeamR OUR
True bush babies at heart we can’t wait to share Africa’s mesmerising beauty, breath-taking sunsets and remarkably abundant wildlife with you. Africa is a continent blessed with boundless untamed beauty - just waiting to be explored. We believe each client is unique and your African adventure should be your story to write. It takes dedication, local knowledge, established supplier networks and heartfelt passion to create the perfect tailormade journey. Our ethos is to master this to perfection to ensure all your requirements are met and your expectations surpassed.
Carol Maasch
BUSINESS OWNER
A true South African bushbaby at heart, I am happiest under vast African skies with my camera in hand. An avid wildlife photographer and passionate conservationist, I have been in the travel industry since 1987. My passion for places and people inspired me to explore the globe, but my heart remains captivated by Africa. They say when you travel in Africa you will never be the same again. It’s an enchanting and transformative journey that reminds you of the miracle of nature’s bounty. It’s the untamed wilderness, the marvel of the order in biodiversity, the golden sunsets and the rhythm of the bushveld, that captures your imagination. An African safari experience will remain with you as an everlasting memory. This is what keeps our clients coming back for more. It gives me the utmost pleasure to be able to create enduring memories for my clients.
BUSINESS OWNER
Solly Senekal is the owner of Bushbaby Tours and Transfers. Having moved to the Lowveld in 1995, he began his guiding career at Sabi Sabi in 1996 before embarking on a two-year stint as a freelance guide in Kruger National Park. Following that, he managed Xigera Lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta for over two years. His diverse experience includes managing lodges and conducting fishing charters in Mozambique. Most recently, he spent seven years as Operations Manager for Intrepid Travel’s Kruger division, before he and his partner Carol Maasch started Bushbaby Tours and Transfers, which is now his main focus. Solly is a qualified FGASA Level 2 (NQF 4) guide with a strong passion for sharing his knowledge of nature and guiding guests on unforgettable outdoor experiences. Solly enjoys fly fishing, fly tying, playing padel tennis, and spending time outdoors.
Solly Senekal