EXPERTISE. TRUST. EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEYS
Nearly four decades of African safari expertise, recognized by two of travel’s most respected editorial authorities and reflected in articles, interviews and expert commentary about how thoughtful safari travel can be done better.
Recognition
These honors recognize Karin Jones, the founder of Artisans of Safari with nearly four decades of experience.
Five consecutive years through 2026
The 2026 A-List spotlights Karin Jones of Artisans of Safari in the category of Conservation & Purposeful Safaris. The current profile highlights her specialized approach to threat-mitigation travel and community-led conservation.
Recognized in 2025 and 2026
Condé Nast Traveler’s specialist profile names Artisans of Safari and describes Karin’s experience since 1987, breadth across Africa, access to safari pioneers and ability to respond quickly when complicated situations arise on the ground.
Why This Matters to Travelers
Awards do not replace judgment. They are most useful when they point to the experience, relationships and care behind the work.
Knowing which beautiful lodge, guide, region and pace are genuinely right for a particular traveler.
Returning to Africa each year to revisit properties, fly the routes and meet the people behind every recommendation.
Nearly four decades of trusted connections with guides, pilots, owners and conservation leaders across the continent.
Experienced oversight before departure and responsive support when weather, logistics or life changes the plan.
Published Features
From conservation-led journeys and honeymoon safaris to multigenerational travel, these features reflect the range of questions Artisans of Safari and Karin have helped travelers navigate throughout her career.
Condé Nast Traveller featured a women-only journey at Chem Chem in Tanzania, combining wildlife viewing, on-foot elephant tracking, conservation conversations and time with local women preserving traditional weaving.
Karin shares how to choose the right timing, intimate camps and meaningful experiences for a honeymoon that feels personal and unhurried.
Read on Travel + Leisure
Karin discusses children’s ages, family-friendly camps, private villas and thoughtful pacing for multigenerational safaris.
View the Original Article
A responsible-travel feature spotlighting thoughtful, lesser-known destinations and conservation-led experiences.
Read the Forbes ArticleProfiles, Interviews & Commentary
Further profiles and commentary from Karin and Artisans of Safari.
Karin joins host Christine Winebrenner Irick to discuss safari design, conservation, community benefit and the ideas behind Artisans of Safari and Safari ChangeMakers.
Listen to the BroadcastKarin contributes practical insight on the very different operational models behind fully independent travel and small-group journeys.
A founder profile exploring Karin’s career, the launch of Artisans of Safari and the purpose behind the Safari ChangeMakers platform.
“How Karin Jones Is Designing Journeys Where Communities, Wildlife, and Travelers All Win”—a deep interview about conservation, community and regenerative safari travel.
Professional Community
Independent profiles and professional affiliations that connect Karin and Artisans of Safari to wider travel, conservation and leadership communities.
Karin’s speaker profile covers safari planning, responsible travel, safety and meaningful journeys for women.
View Speaker ProfileArtisans of Safari is a Global Partner within Africa’s Eden’s tourism and conservation network.
View Partner PageKarin is part of a community advancing women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in travel.
View Member PageActive Thought Leadership
Follow Karin’s current writing and conversations across LinkedIn, the Safari ChangeMakers Community on Substack and the Safari ChangeMakers docu-podcast.
The Substack home for Safari Briefings, Podcast Companions, Safari Intelligence and the people, places and ideas shaping safari as a force for good.
Visit the Substack CommunityWatch the video docu-podcast conversations with conservationists, community leaders, lodge owners, guides and innovators across Africa.
Watch the PodcastMedia & Expert Commentary
Karin Jones is available for interviews and expert commentary on safari planning, conservation-led travel, family and multigenerational journeys, honeymoons, responsible tourism, lodge selection, emerging destinations and the changing future of safari.
Contact Karin for Media Inquiries