Thursday October 8th, 6pm – 9pm
Join us for an exclusive After Hours event featuring Tom and Kimmy Dames, the husband-and-wife founders of The Safari Vibe. This evening offers an intimate, firsthand look into the art of the classic African safari. Grounded in a lifelong devotion to the African bush, Tom and Kimmy specialize in creating entirely bespoke, guided journeys tailored to the individual pace, style, and dreams of discerning travelers.
As a proud member of “The Original Ker & Downey Safaris” – Africa’s oldest and most illustrious safari organization – Tom brings a deep connection to the rich traditions of the classic East African Safari. Whether you’re contemplating your very first trip, planning a multi-generational family milestone, or are a seasoned African veteran, this evening promises expert guidance, stunning stories, and the personal connections needed to begin planning your next great adventure.
About The Safari Vibe
The Safari Vibe is a family-run luxury safari company that crafts highly personalized, seamless journeys across Africa. Born and raised on the continent, Tom and Kimmy have spent their lives building trusted, personal relationships with Africa’s finest camps, lodges, private guides, and conservation partners. Believing that the finest journeys go beyond extraordinary wildlife to encompass culture, genuine human connection, and world-class guiding, they personally curate and assist with every step of the process. From witnessing the Great Migration to exploring the Okavango Delta, trekking for gorillas, casting a fly at tiger-fish or unwinding on the pristine coast of the Indian Ocean, The Safari Vibe designs private journeys crafted entirely around you.
About Tom Dames
Tom has been immersed in the safari industry since he could walk. His father, Derek Dames, is a highly respected safari pioneer who joined The Original Ker & Downey Safaris in 1981; the year Tom was born. Tom is proud to be the third generation of his family to guide with this legendary organization, which today operates as an elite partnership of private guides and is Kenya’s premier luxury mobile camping outfitter. With over 26 years of professional guiding experience, an Honors Degree in Zoology, and a passion for the outdoors, fly-fishing, and field sports, Tom brings an unmatched depth of local knowledge and a lifetime of appreciation for Africa’s wilderness.
About Kimmy Dames
Kimmy was born and raised on the Kenyan coast, where a love of nature and the ocean was a way of life. Her father was a legendary big-game fisherman whose name was synonymous with big fish and blue-water on the Indian Ocean. Growing up on white-sandy beaches of Watamu, and with Tsavo National Park practically on her doorstep, Kimmy developed a deep, lifelong appreciation for the diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and traditions of East Africa; elements that deeply inspire every bespoke itinerary she helps design today.
$65 per person (plus applicable NJ sales tax). Drinks and appetizers are included.
Cancellation Policy: Must contact us to cancel 10 days prior to the event to receive a full refund, or 72 hours prior to receive a 50% refund (minus credit card processing fees and applicable NJ sales tax). Any cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event date cannot be refunded.
