About the Author
Minnesota is a long way from Africa, but Mark W. Nolting, who was born Minneapolis (then grew up and was educated in Florida), has spent more than 25 years exploring and researching the African continent.
After spending 2 years traveling through 16 countries, from Cairo to Cape Town establishing contacts with safari companies and tour guides, Nolting founded The Africa Adventure Company (1986). “I developed a strong passion for Africa on my first visit to this amazing continent,” Nolting states. “Since then I have returned countless times and have enjoyed traveling with and sharing my love for Africa with my wife, Alison, and our two children.”
Known in the industry now as the “Travel Expert of Africa”, Nolting is the author of two award-winning books: Africa's Top Wildlife Countries (now in its 7th Edition) and African Safari Journal (now in its 5th Edition). In Africa's Top Wildlife Countries, Nolting chronicles every aspect of the safari experience for detailed planning of a trip to this fascinating continent. African Safari Journal is the all-in-one book to take on safari, since it is a wildlife guide with color illustrations, maps, diary pages, and much more.
Though he has essentially covered the African continent in his numerous journeys there, Nolting continues to travel to Africa yearly to update information and explore new areas. Hard to find information on Africa is always at his fingertips, and he loves to take the time to talk to people about the many adventures that can be found on the continent.
Along with Nolting and his wife, the staff at The Africa Adventure Company offer the highest level of expertise for arranging low-impact and personalized travel to over 14 countries in Africa. As they look to the future, the Africa Adventure Company will continue to do what it has done best! Focus on small groups and independent travelers, promote camps that are symbiotic with nature and the community, and offer exquisite game viewing with top notch guides. They look forward to the continuing tradition of “safari for a lifetime”!
Questions Mark Nolting is Frequently Asked
1. Why should I go to Africa?
2. Is it safe to travel to Africa?
3. What kinds of safaris can I go on?
4. Is there a specific time of year that is best for going on a safari?
5. What should I do to prepare for a safari before I leave home?
6. What should I expect when going on an African safari?
7. Should I be nervous about disease-carrying insects and snakes when on an African safari?
8. Will there be a language barrier when I go on a safari?
9. Will I have to sleep in grass or mud huts?
10. What do I need to know before going on my first safari?
Nolting’s Honors
Conde Nast Traveler
Selected as one of their “World’s 130 Top Travel Specialists”, Aug 07 (Also 06, 05, 04 and 2003)
Conde Nast Traveler
“10th Annual Hot List - Botswana Vumbura Plains Camp”, May 06
Conde Nast Traveler
Selected as one of their “World’s 125 Top Travel Specialists”, Aug 05 (Also 04 and 2003)
Tanzania Tourist Board
2003 Award winning tour operator, October 2003 Travel World News
National Geographic Traveler
Selected as one of their “Africa Experts”
Recommend travel magazine
“Family Fun in Africa”, March 06
Outside Magazine
“Best Trips 2005: Fishing and Diving Adventure to South Africa and Mozambique”, Feb 05
Outside Magazine
“48 Trips of a Lifetime - South Luangwa Walking Safari”, March 04
Men’s Journal
“How to Plan the Perfect Safari”, Feb 2004 National Geographic Adventure - “The 25 Greatest Adventures to Do Now”, Nov 2003
Outside Magazine
Featured vendor in Aug, 2003 article “Honeymarooning”
Outside Magazine
Featured vendor in March 2003 article “Walking with Bushmen”
LBK Magazine
Featured vendor in 2003 article “African Safari”
Rough Guide to Kenya and other African destinations
noted as Preferred U.S. Operator for Africa Architectural Digest - preferred
