About Edge Travel: Your Gateway to Extraordinary African Adventures
Based in the picturesque Constantia Valley in Cape Town, South Africa, Edge Travel is a full-service inbound destination management and tour operating company.
Founded in 2010 by Mark Stodel, Edge Travel has grown around a core team who have been with the company since day one. With decades of combined experience in tour and safari planning, we bring depth, insight, and genuine passion to every trip.
We’re a small team by design. That means no call centers, no generic packages, and no passing you off from one department to another. When you plan your safari with us, you’re speaking directly with someone who knows Africa intimately and is committed to making your journey personal, seamless, and unforgettable.
Whether it’s your first safari or your fifth, we treat it like it matters. Because to us, it does.
Founded in 2010 by Mark Stodel, Edge Travel has grown around a core team who have been with the company since day one. With decades of combined experience in tour and safari planning, we bring depth, insight, and genuine passion to every trip.
We’re a small team by design. That means no call centers, no generic packages, and no passing you off from one department to another. When you plan your safari with us, you’re speaking directly with someone who knows Africa intimately and is committed to making your journey personal, seamless, and unforgettable.
Whether it’s your first safari or your fifth, we treat it like it matters. Because to us, it does.
Mark Stodel
Founder & Safari Designer
Mark has spent the last 27 years crafting tailor-made safaris across Southern and East Africa. With a background in psychology and a lifelong love for wild spaces, he brings a rare mix of insight and instinct to each trip he designs.
“Safari planning is personal. It’s about more than ticking boxes. It’s about creating moments that stay with you for life.”
Founder & Safari Designer
Mark has spent the last 27 years crafting tailor-made safaris across Southern and East Africa. With a background in psychology and a lifelong love for wild spaces, he brings a rare mix of insight and instinct to each trip he designs.
“Safari planning is personal. It’s about more than ticking boxes. It’s about creating moments that stay with you for life.”
What's in a Name? EDGE Stands For:
E – Experience
- Every journey we create is backed by years of firsthand knowledge. Our team members each have over a decade in the industry, and we’ve spent that time exploring the destinations we recommend. That means practical insight, trusted relationships, and seamless planning you can count on.
- The travel landscape never stands still and neither do we. We stay ahead of the curve, constantly adapting and innovating to offer our clients fresh, inspired experiences. Whether it's a hidden gem or a new take on a classic safari, we're always ready to design something remarkable.
- Sustainability isn’t a trend. It’s a commitment. We partner with lodges and operators who protect wildlife, respect local communities, and tread lightly on the land. Every itinerary is created with long-term impact in mind.
- We believe that where you travel and how you travel should make a difference. That’s why we work with suppliers who support fair wages, community upliftment, and conservation. When you travel with Edge, your safari does more than amaze. It supports a better future for the places and people you visit.
