As director of Africa Operations for over 20 years, Allen Bechky designed most of Mountain Travel Sobek’s outstanding safaris, and led many of them. Now, Allen devotes his expertise to developing and guiding Allen Bechky Safaris, operated in association with Mountain Travel Sobek. Allen’s safaris are geared for serious natural history enthusiasts who are passionate about wildlife observation and seek an intensive field experience. Each is a unique, carefully crafted expedition that fully explores one of the planet’s premier wildlife havens. On safari with Allen, you’ll target the very best wildlife areas and maximize your time in the field: you work hard, see more wildlife, and come away with a far better understanding of the animals and their habitats. These safaris are intensive learning experiences (and also lots of fun!).

Allen literally wrote the book on Africa—his best-selling volumes, Adventuring in East Africa and Adventuring in Southern Africa, are standard references for safari travelers and tour operators everywhere. A recognized authority on wildlife and safari lore, Allen is legendary for his encyclopedic knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the bush. He is one of Africa’s most experienced safari guides and a natural-born teacher; his boundless curiosity and irrepressible sense of humor make him a delightful traveling companion. Though Allen is most celebrated as an Africa specialist, he has pursued his passion for wildlife on all seven continents, and has now expanded his range of safari destinations to include India and other parts of the world. The opportunity to join Allen in the wilds on one of his scheduled safaris - or on your own private itinerary - is not to be missed.