CHRISTINE MANN

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Christine has been traveling to East Africa and planning luxury safaris since 1992. She was instrumental in developing the concept and operations of custom travel to the private bush homes, lodges and tented camps of Kenya and Tanzania. After a hiatus of raising children, she is back in the game and looks forward to collaborating with you on your safari adventure!

I am humbled to have visited this incredible continent, let alone share it with others. Africa touches my soul in a deep and primal way. When I am there, I see it in my eyes and feel it in my body. My connection to this land is not just because of the animals, it's the beauty, the smells, the sounds, the sights and it's amazing people - Africa is a feast for your senses.

It is my responsibility to help you get the most out of your travel dollars with the biggest bang and value along with honoring your precious resource of time. Sustainable conservation tourism is at the heart of our mission. I guarantee you will feel the impact while seeing it in action and walk away with deep gratitude knowing you participated in this truly unique way of travel.

Christine Mann
Founder, CEO, safari specialist, conservationist, mother, daughter, wife & grateful soul
US 404.276.4555 | christine@theportal.travel

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

  • "Dear Christine & Foster, thank you for one of the most amazing experiences of my life! This was my Fifth trip to Africa, but by far, the best! The concierge service, the cooks, the guides, the staff all were a part of getting to know the culture with a full immersion experience, and we saw sights that will forever be engraved on my brain. Thank you both for the effort put into making this week so memorable."

    —Former Customer

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    —Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    —Former Customer

  • "Dear Christine & Foster, thank you for one of the most amazing experiences of my life! This was my Fifth trip to Africa, but by far, the best! The concierge service, the cooks, the guides, the staff all were a part of getting to know the culture with a full immersion experience, and we saw sights that will forever be engraved on my brain. Thank you both for the effort put into making this week so memorable."

    —Asante Sana, Sally, 2024

  • "The Portal created an absolutely extraordinary safari experience! From start to finish, they took care of every detail, making the entire journey seamless and unforgettable. Honestly, they should consider rebranding as the ‘Badass Safari Company’—they truly set the bar for adventure and excellence!"

    —Chrissy & Mike, 2023

  • "Dear Christine, Thank you so much for organizing this once in a lifetime experience for us! We were absolutely floored by Lewa: Our welcome at the airport by our beautiful, exotic game driver, Kortol (we refused to call him Frank), our luxurious accommodations and gracious hosts (Johnson, Kara, Mosh, the Craig family, Chef Harry) our surprise breakfast on the plains with grazing elephants on the slope behind us and the perfect length camel ride back to the lodge afterwards, our fabulous bird watching experience with Ki Lai (bird whisperer extraordinaire), that exquisite tour of the organic gardens with the gourmet farm to fork lunch, I could go on and on... Leslie and I both agreed that it was the most remarkable and luxurious adventure we'd ever had! Again, our heartfelt appreciation! "

    —Love, Brigitte, 2025

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