Askari Travel

From the word for soldier in Swahili, “askari” means much more for Africans. To “send an askari” means to send ahead a trusted scout; a person with a keen ability to discern the facts, record the details, and always come back with the goods. That’s Askari Travel. Askari Travel plans custom trips for small groups of travellers around the globe. With flawless attention to detail, we design itineraries according to individual needs and tastes. Each trip is thus unique, created for groups of friends who want to travel to a dream destination, or families looking to grow closer through shared adventures. For us, every day of a trip should inspire awe, invite new cultural insights, and leave travellers with a renewed sense of accomplishment. Askari founder and principal Muriel Truter has spent over 20 years exploring adventure travel destinations. She has planned, researched and guided both group and private trips, delivering outstanding itineraries to some of the world’s most discerning travellers. Muriel’s knowledge and access to local contacts, guides and raconteurs not only ensure seamless itineraries, but also leaves room for spontaneity and those impromptu moments that make for lifelong memories. Whether hiking from historic haciendas in the high Andes, horseback riding on the Sierra Negra volcano in the Galapagos, or tracking game on foot in Botswana, each Askari day is distinct, enriching and fun.