--- title: Uniglobe Travel Center Blog | James MacDonald, Find Your Africa description: "Find Your Africa is a Southern California-based travel agency specializing in bespoke luxury safari tours to Africa. Meet James, our owner and Safari Specialist, who has over 15 years of experience in the South African wilderness, making him a knowledgeable and passionate guide and curator. Find Your Africa creates life-changing journeys tailored to your preferences with a commitment to detail and service excellence.\nOur unique itineraries are made possible through our personal relationships with local lodges, DMCs, tour operators, and suppliers. 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Meet James, our owner and Safari Specialist, who has over 15 years of experience in the South African wilderness, making him a knowledgeable and passionate guide and curator. Find Your Africa creates life-changing journeys tailored to your preferences with a commitment to detail and service excellence. Our unique itineraries are made possible through our personal relationships with local lodges, DMCs, tour operators, and suppliers. Partnering with both fellow agents and private clients to create life-changing experiences, "Let us be your Guide." 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