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Paul Campbell is a co-founder and Managing Director at Travel Butlers, specialists in tailor-made safari and beach holidays to Africa and the Indian Ocean. Paul’s love of independent travel was first cemented when he spent 9 months doing the classic back-packing route across Asia, Australia, and North America when he was 20 year old. Over the following 30 years or so he has returned to these destinations many times, and also travelled for extended periods in central in South America as well as making countless trips to destinations across Europe. His first trip to Africa was nearly 20 years ago, and he fell in love with the continent instantly. After a few more trips (including spending a month training to be a field guide in the Sabi Sands), Paul and his wife Tracey decided to leave their jobs in marketing to form Travel Butlers. Their aim was to provide a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable service to help visitors find the very best experiences in Africa. The company was formed in 2003, and initially focussed on just South Africa and Namibia. Over the years they have taken on more staff and expanded to cover a dozen countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean. They still travel regularly to Africa both to find new destinations and experiences to offer their clients, and to check-up on old favourites.
5 of the best luxury sleep-outs and treehouses in Africa

5 of the best luxury sleep-outs and treehouses in Africa

ByPaul Campbell June 18, 2020June 23, 2020

From simple tented camps set around a fire to large luxury lodges with air conditioning and private plunge pools,…

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5 reasons to visit Botswana in 2021

5 reasons to visit Botswana in 2021

ByPaul Campbell May 17, 2020June 2, 2020

Botswana is one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations, and with over a third of the country dedicated to…

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A coast-to-coast guide to Mauritius

A coast-to-coast guide to Mauritius

ByPaul Campbell April 18, 2020

Mauritius has long been a favourite beach destination. Perfect for families and honeymooners alike. Popular with golfers and also…

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6 of the best experiences in Africa for your travel bucket list

6 of the best experiences in Africa for your travel bucket list

ByPaul Campbell March 14, 2020

Africa is one of the most fascinating continents in this world. For anyone dreaming of going for the first…

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Celebrate love in South Africa’s romantic winelands

Celebrate love in South Africa’s romantic winelands

ByPaul Campbell February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

The Cape Winelands area of South Africa is a wonderful place to visit for an intimate gourmet meal or…

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Top 5 designer tented safari lodges

Top 5 designer tented safari lodges

ByPaul Campbell January 14, 2020February 13, 2020

Luxury tented Lodges have certainly redefined safari experiences in recent years, offering the traveller optimal comfort and often extravagant…

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5 of the best recent openings across Africa that you may have missed

5 of the best recent openings across Africa that you may have missed

ByPaul Campbell December 13, 2019February 13, 2020

Nothing stays still in the world of luxury travel to Africa, and it can be hard to keep up-to-date…

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6 of the best desert lodges in Namibia

6 of the best desert lodges in Namibia

ByPaul Campbell November 18, 2019November 14, 2019

Namibia is still relatively unknown outside of the core of Africa enthusiasts who travel to the continent on a…

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Discover South Africa’s amazing KwaZulu-Natal province

Discover South Africa’s amazing KwaZulu-Natal province

ByPaul Campbell October 9, 2019

Kruger, Cape Town and the Garden Route are undeniably the most popular destinations for first-time visitors to South Africa,…

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6 outstanding eco-lodges in South Africa

6 outstanding eco-lodges in South Africa

ByPaul Campbell September 13, 2019

As travellers we are all more aware than ever of our environmental impact and want to make choices that…

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Unforgettable walking safaris in Zambia

Unforgettable walking safaris in Zambia

ByPaul Campbell August 20, 2019August 14, 2019

Zambia is a spectacular wildlife destination for safari enthusiasts looking for something a little different from the usual schedule…

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5 of the best ultra-luxurious lodges in Kruger

5 of the best ultra-luxurious lodges in Kruger

ByPaul Campbell July 12, 2019

Everyone who goes on a safari will want to have the best possible wildlife experience, however when it comes…

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Top 5 lesser-known activities around Cape Town

Top 5 lesser-known activities around Cape Town

ByPaul Campbell June 23, 2019June 14, 2019

Cape Town is the most visited part of South Africa, and there is a well established set of outstanding…

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5 of the best places in Africa to see elephants

5 of the best places in Africa to see elephants

ByPaul Campbell May 14, 2019

Elephants are always near the top of the list of animals that everyone wants to see when they go…

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Top 5 Zanzibar hotels to relax in after your safari

Top 5 Zanzibar hotels to relax in after your safari

ByPaul Campbell April 12, 2019

Kenya and Tanzania have long been favourites for those looking for a safari and beach holiday, with the vast…

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Top 5 funky hotels in Cape Town

Top 5 funky hotels in Cape Town

ByPaul Campbell March 14, 2019

Cape Town is on the must-see list of many travellers. With its buzzy cosmopolitan culture, balmy Mediterranean climate, trendy neighbourhoods…

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