Denise Rankwiler
Certified Communications Designer. Digital Expert. Travel Enthusiast. Photographer. And above all, a Problem Solver.
Denise passionately helps people and businesses harness modern information technology sustainably and stress-free. Her expertise spans communication and web design, productivity strategies, branding, and guided wilderness adventures.
As the founder of This Side Up, ProDemenz, and a member of the executive board at schmizz communicate 360°, Denise brings rich experience as an entrepreneur and leader. Her photography has won competitions both nationally and internationally, including recognition from NASA and the Swiss Globetrotter Magazine.
Denise gives talks on dementia, web design, and travel. She moderates and organizes webinars featuring engaging experts from the publishing world and is an author for the renowned publishing.blog.
Pathfinder
Mannex grew up in the wild Caprivi, where he swam with crocodiles and raced with hippos. He knows exactly how to behave around wild animals and is intimately familiar with the wilderness. He’s prepared and equipped for any situation.
Eagle Eye
Always cheerful Oscar knows every bolt on the Land Cruisers and is an excellent off-road driver. He’s also a language talent and a true expert at tracking animals. Nothing escapes his keen eye—no wonder he’s also known by the nickname “Oscar Eagle Eye.”
Under-the-stars-cook
James creates meals for us over the campfire that most of us couldn’t even replicate with our modern induction stoves and high-tech steamers. In Namibia, meat lovers will be in paradise. But James also has excellent vegetarian and vegan menus ready upon request.
Exclusive Expeditions
Aschi Widmer and Monika Kuhn, the heads of Escape Safaris, have been organizing exclusive adventures in Namibia for over 20 years. Their crew in Namibia will take us into pristine nature, far from the tourist trails, and surprise us with hidden gems that aren’t found in any guidebook. They are the true bosses of this tour—ensuring that we return from the wilderness with the best memories and in one piece.
The Travel Agency with a Special Touch
For nearly 30 years, Maya Hagenbucher and her team have been organizing dream journeys with heart and soul. Their exclusive music tours are legendary, but they are also recognized specialists in travel throughout Southern Africa. MTI is our home base in Switzerland, overseeing all the details from there.