Travel Designer

Trudi Reed

Do you want a Travel Designer who knows Africa? Trudi specialises in travel to; Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

My background

I have always been made to feel part of the Wilderness family, and strive to grow the company’s unique culture. I take great pride in the role that Wilderness plays in the upliftment of people and how we continue to lead the ecotourism industry.

I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.

Ernest Hemingway

From my first safari in Mana Pools at the tender age of six, I developed a lifelong passion for the remote wilderness areas of Africa. This passion guided me to make Botswana my home for the past 25 years, where I live with my husband and our two young boys.

Wilderness has given me the opportunity to live in one of the most pristine, beautiful places in the world, allowing me to work and explore my passion for Africa.

Throughout my time in Botswana, I've been fortunate to work with Wilderness, beginning my career by managing lodges and later overseeing operations.

My love for nature and wildlife has deepened over the years, particularly my interest in birding. I spend my free time exploring the bush, bird-watching, and I've travelled extensively across Africa, taking advantage of the rich natural experiences the continent offers.

I joined Wilderness in 1998 as a camp manager at Rocktail Bay in South Africa. After moving to Maun in 1999, I gained substantial experience through various pivotal roles before becoming General Manager for Wilderness Botswana in March 2017. Most recently, I’ve transitioned to this role focusing on reservations and travel design.