TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE, LEAVE A LEGACY
OUR story
Welcome to Lesley Rochat Travel, a bespoke travel company founded by award-winning wildlife and underwater photographer, filmmaker, and conservationist Lesley Rochat. Her groundbreaking conservation work and photographic storytelling have reached global audiences, earning her recognition as a Fellow of the Explorers Club of the USA and an inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame.
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Lesley Rochat Travel was born from Lesley’s lifelong passion for nature, storytelling, and exploration, bringing together decades of experience in wildlife photography, conservation leadership, and global expedition travel.
Each journey is designed to inspire a deeper connection to the natural world, while offering guests a refined, immersive, and purpose-driven adventure through exclusive, small-group photographic safaris and expeditions, and curated journeys.
All of our experiences support our non-profit organisation, AfriOceans Conservation, founded in 2003 by Lesley, which is devoted to ocean protection and education. Many of our ocean-adventure-linked experiences are run from our beachfront centre, Shark Warrior Adventures.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Lesley Rochat Travel, we believe that travel can be transformative, both for the traveller and the planet. Every journey we offer is built around three guiding principles:
- Excellence & Expertise – Led or curated by Lesley herself, each itinerary is shaped by years of field experience, artistic mastery, and deep environmental insight.
- Purpose & Conservation – A portion of proceeds supports Lesley’s ongoing conservation initiatives and educational projects through AfriOceans.
- Luxury with Meaning – We balance comfort and exclusivity with authenticity and integrity, ensuring that every trip enriches your life while treading lightly on the earth.
JOIN THE JOURNEY
Discover the wild through a new lens, one that celebrates beauty, purpose, and the power of storytelling. With Lesley Rochat Travel, every journey is more than a trip; it’s an opportunity to grow as a photographer, traveller, and guardian of the natural world.
TRAVEL WITH purpose
our DESTINATIONS
PHOTOGRAPHIC
EXPEDITIONS
Guided wildlife photographic expeditions, above and below the waves, capturing rare moments with purpose, patience, and respect for the natural world.
CURATED
JOURNEYS
Carefully curated journeys, selected for ethical alignment, meaningful encounters, thoughtful exploration, and authentic connections with wildlife, places, and people.
BESPOKE
TRAVEL
Bespoke travel design, crafting your ideal journey by aligning destination, timing, vision, and budget into a seamless, meaningful experience.
South Africa
Discover the vibrant diversity of South Africa, from dramatic coastlines and world-class safaris luxury safaris to rich cultures and unforgettable adventures.
Bahamas
Sail into the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas and experience the thrill of diving with iconic sharks to the joy of swimming alongside wild dolphins.
Mexico
Dive into the wild magic of Baja, Mexico where the deep blue comes alive with ocean giants and every encounter is raw, powerful, and unforgettable.
