Founders
“We started this because we couldn't find it anywhere else.”
Phoebe Dahl
Brand & vision I packed up my entire life in Los Angeles, where I had ticked all the boxes of a “successful life” as a fashion designer and business owner (‘Faircloth Supply’), and moved to Kenya to embark on a new chapter.
I lived in a small tent in the middle of the bush, working on a wildlife research project, and it was the best time of my life. I learned to listen, and to immerse myself in conservation as it is lived: slow, unglamorous, deeply human, and rooted in devotion.
Over time, the land and its animals reshaped my priorities entirely. Protecting wildlife stopped being something I cared about and became something I was responsible for.
Balthazar Le bret
Partnerships & Operations Driven by an insatiable passion for adventure and nature, I left Paris with a Master's in Business in hand - only to spend the next five years as a professional captain sailing the world.
Then came the epiphany: travel isn't just an eye-opening escape; it's a potent force to preserve what remains. That new purpose reigniting my entrepreneurial fire. Profitability remained essential, but as a byproduct rather than an obsession.
After meeting Phoebe while sailing the East Coast of the USA, our shared convictions sparked a joint journey: building a company fuelled by lasting impact.
Exquisite travel in splendid company is our excuse.
Preservation and enhancement is our reason.
Leading by example is our fuel.
Mutually rewarding relationships is the fire we choose to keep alive.
Who We Are
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‘Sometime Never’ came naturally, nodding to Roald Dahl’s first adult novel, where realism dances with fantasy - just as our journeys weave raw wilderness into dreamlike spells.
A dear guest later told us, after one of our journeys, that it felt so wondrous, it dissolved like revery that may never have happened, one you ache to relive like a vivid dream.
It also serves as a reminder to do the things we promised ourselves to do some time, before it is too late.
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We unite open-minded travellers from around the world who share a passion for the extraordinary, the uncharted, and the utterly unique - creating intimate, like-hearted groups for transformative journeys. We welcome trusted members, their friends, those recommended by our inner circle, and we spend the time to meet each new guest ensuring harmony and depth within our groups.
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Quality Over Scale
We choose fewer places - experinced more deeply. Our journeys are intimate by design, prioritising connection over expansion. We immerse ourselves for months in each destination prior to launching, partnering with local heroes, and bypassing conventional circuits to curate one-of-a-kind adventures that exist nowhere else. Our small collection of meticulously crafted journeys are personally led by us for unparalleled intimacy and authenticity. Recurring yearly but never the same.
Never Rushed, Never Staged
In a world obsessed with maximisation - time, effort, resources - we rethink luxury as the freedom to live slowly. So instead of chasing highlights, we stay where it matters most. Time stretches. Moments unfold naturally. Nothing is forced. After all, the fastest way forward may be the slowest, allowing you to listen and adjust your course accordingly. Because speed is pointless when going in the wrong direction.
Solitude... but Shared
The absence of distraction allows the presence of the soul.The aim is being alone - in nature, far from crowds, with the right people. We live for empty horizons, sundowners filled with laughter, and enough space to wander, play, and forget the time.
Local Heroes
We partner with local champions - those whose lives are entwined with the land, wildlife, and community. For them, protection is not a gesture - it is the foundation of everything they do. Their dedication inspires us to keep coming back, year after year, to grow together, support their vision, and build something lasting.
Animals at the center
Understand the importance of protecting a wild species, you must first witness its beauty - alive and free in its natural habitat. This awakens a care that cannot be learned from a distance. From closeness comes respect; from respect, responsibility. Wildlife & Conservation are at our core - not a marketing tool nor an add-on, but our foundation. We prioritize genuine stewardship of wild places, embedding it into every journey.
Magic
Appearing when the table runs long, the light turns soft, and no one is checking the time. When conversations drift, laughter carries, and the day unfolds without an agenda. These are the moments we travel for.