Embark on Extraordinary Adventures with Wild Spots Safaris
At Wild Spots Safaris, we’re more than just your guides — we’re passionate wildlife lovers, dedicated conservationists, and the team behind every step of your journey. As a small, owner-run safari company, we personally plan and lead each experience, ensuring your adventure is as meaningful as it is memorable.
Our mission is to share the magic of the natural world while treading lightly. From the iconic Big Five in Africa to Asia’s rich and diverse wilderness, every safari we offer is rooted in respect for wildlife, local communities, and the ecosystems we explore.
We believe in ethical travel — no shortcuts, no staged encounters — just real, responsible adventures that inspire a deeper connection with the wild.
Join us on a journey that celebrates nature, supports conservation, and creates memories that matter.
Meet the Team:
Lucia Quindici
Wildlife Conservationist & Big Cat Specialist
Lucia holds a master’s degree in Wildlife Management from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and is a certified FGASA field guide in South Africa. Her expertise focuses on conserving large carnivores, with a passion for big cats. In Italy, Lucia researched predator-human conflict, focusing on wolf conservation, and contributed to the lynx reintroduction program.
Driven by her passion for Africa, Lucia specialized in cheetah behavior and co-founded a Citizen Science project in the Kalahari, dedicated to the long-term conservation of this iconic species.
Ernest Porter
Professional Wildlife Photographer and Guide
Ernest is an award-winning bird and wildlife photographer from South Africa, his passion for photography started in 2011. He is a certified FGASA field guide and has experience in leading photography safaris since 2017 in many locations over the African continent including: South Africa, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania where he teaches and assists with all levels of photography from beginner to pro and host photo organizing and editing workshops.
Ernest is a volunteer and staff photographer for the non-profit organization: Black Eagle Project Roodekrans, based in Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he documents the juvenile development of Black Eagle fledglings in the botanical garden every year since 2013.
Photography Awards and Achievements!
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