Brian Chapman CTACC
Brian Chapman CTACC
Africa Adventure and Group Travel Specialist
Hanging out in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Jambo and Karibu!
"I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life, because after Africa nothing has ever been the same." Suzanne Evans
My first visit to Africa was to Accra, Ghana in October 1998 and since that trip my life has not been the same. I've been to Africa 25+ times to both East and West Africa which included trips where I arranged travel for and escorted groups ranging from 15-750. In 2003 in Abuja, Nigeria I had the privilege of working with the White House travel team coordinating the group I was working with on their arrival with the departure of the White House delegation after President Bush's speech at the luncheon they all were attending.
I work with individuals looking for adventures of a lifetime and that elusive once in a lifetime adventure.
I've also spent my personal time in Africa where I've traveled with friends but also by myself. I've hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro twice via the Marangu and Machame routes, trekked with the Gorillas in Rwanda, bungee jumped in Uganda, numerous safaris and, enjoyed the beaches and culture of Zanzibar.
Every trip for me to Africa is an adventure of a lifetime because it's never ground hogs day. Every day brings something new and different. In 2015-16 I enjoyed my once in a lifetime adventure, spending 6 days on safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, seeing Africa's Big Five on Christmas day 2015, hiking Mount Kilimanjaro reaching the summit on January 1, 2016 and then relaxing for 4 days in Zanzibar.
I work with companies and organizations with large groups traveling to Africa.
Since 1999 I've worked with companies and organizations on large groups traveling to various countries in Africa. I handled securing airlines for the organizations/companies to charter which includes Ghana Airways,Ethiopian Airlines, Hifly Airlines, North American Airlines and World Airways. I was also responsible with working with the hotels to make sure everybody had a room and at times ground transportation. In some countries I was responsible for arranging day and overnight trips to help promote that countries tourism. In 2008 working with Antelope Safaris and other local tour operators I arranged for a group of 241 people to visit the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania which included lunch at the hippo pool. At the time this was the largest single groups to ever visit the Ngorongoro Crater at one time and is still one of the largest groups to ever visit the crater.
"I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy."
Earnest Hemingway
What type of Africa adventure do you want to experience? Are you ready for experiences you'll talk about the rest of your life?
If you said yes to either or both or know of someone who would say yes, please give me a call or email so we can get started designing your adventure to Africa.
Brian Chapman
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
My Travel Stories
Abuja, Nigeria 2006 Group of 160
When I received word that I was going to be handling a group of 160 to Abuja, Nigeria in 2006 I was very excited for a couple reasons. The first reason is that I would be working with North American Airlines which was starting non-stop service between Lagos, Nigeria and JFK. ... Read more from my Abuja, Nigeria 2006 Group of 160 story.
Abuja, Nigeria 2003 Part Two on to Dakar, Senegal
It's Wednesday afternoon and I'm getting the API(Advance Passenger Information) ready to submit to World Airways for my groups return to the United States on Saturday. With the conference ending after the groups Thursday night gala and with Friday a free day for delegates to shop visit Zuma Rock or just chill. ... Read more from my Abuja, Nigeria 2003 Part Two on to Dakar, Senegal story.
Abuja, Nigeria 2003 group of 250 Part One
In 2003 I handled a group of 250 traveling to an event in Abuja, Nigeria with a one night stopover in Dakar, Senegal on the return to the United States. This group flew on a charter on World Airways from Atlanta, Georgia non-stop to Abuja, Nigeria. This was the year that ... Read more from my Abuja, Nigeria 2003 group of 250 Part One story.
The village and orphanage visit was the best
children and getting to interact with them (dancing and
singing!) and hearing about Mama Anna’s plans to expand to a
secondary school were the absolute best. The chance to help
raise funds and do some charity work makes this trip a much
richer experience.
Definitely the best trip I’ve ever been on!
The trip of a lifetime!
A very nice day!
and her family welcomed us with open arms sharing with
us what they do in their day to day lives. The children at the
orphanage sang and danced and welcomed us with the biggest
smiles on their faces, a very rewarding feeling!