Hi, I'm Vanessa!
Before I was a mama, I was a zoologist and wildlife photographer, spending years travelling through Africa, working alongside incredible animals in the wild.
Life looked very different then. Vast open landscapes. Early mornings tracking wildlife. So many incredible experiences and moments I’ll never forget.
I found myself wanting to bring that world into my son’s hands. Not through screens, but through stories, imagination, and real connection to nature. I wanted him to feel the wonder of wildlife, to learn about animals and conservation, and to grow up with a deep love for the natural world.
He also loved getting mail. That excitement of seeing his name and opening it straight away to discover what’s inside, then coming back to it again and again.
And that’s where Safari Mail began.
A way to bring the wild into your home. Through storytelling, real photography (all photography in Safari Mail is my original photography), and a sense of adventure that unfolds with every letter.
To bring it all to life I created a character, our Safari Mail explorer, writing to you each month.