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………….we are the first to bring together two different aspects of the
African bush - the joy of a vintage, bespoke, luxury African safari
and the space to allow the created to see something of the Creator,
through a looking glass that few have had the experience of ever
enjoying.
Our luxurious, individually designed vintage
safaris are sensitively guided by a knowledgeable christian guide,
who is supported by local christian staff, creating an environment
where you can enjoy God's creation in the unparalleled comfort and
style of the traditional safari
The saints of old and many of history’s great Christian thinkers
from Irenaeus of Lyons to the wonderfully named Basil the Great to more recent champions such as Dostoyevsky, Carver,
Nouwen and Stott,
realised that nature is often a more potent teacher than books.
That God has written a parallel gospel in nature. That every
creature is a theophany. As Jesus said “Look at the birds of the
air…..”
HOW DOES WORK ?
Allow God to use the sights and sounds of being on safari to provide
you with deep spiritual nourishment.
And for those friends and family, who will not venture into a
church, allow God to speak to them through His Creation: a hovering
Martial eagle, a dung beetle, a glorious African sunrise, the watery
reflections of a million flamingos, a family of elephants drinking
at a watering hole.
Because we run personally tailored safaris, you can decide
precisely what spiritual content you want on safari - from none at
all to bush communions and daily devotions, in whatever setting
you choose: the camp, a rock kopje, the banks of river, the middle
of the savannah, the options are limitless.
Footstep Safaris provides the experience, the knowledge and the
logistics and then God, through the flora and fauna that you will
encounter, speaks.
What doesn’t change, of course, is the timeless elegance, charm, and
style of our classic safaris.
SPIRITUAL PREFERENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Below are a few of the things that we are happy to organise as
part of the spiritual dimension to your safari experience, should
you want that.
"Bush Services, Communion Or Mass"
Ever thought of sharing communion or mass in the middle of
Africa, with a tapestry of limitless space
as your backdrop, the gentle cooing of a turtle dove as your choir,
the branches of an acacia tree as your cathedral, the sand of a
lugga (a dry river bed) as your floor, the boulders of a riverbed as
your pews and a herd of giraffe as surprised spectators.
Resident Ministry
 Many people appreciate the opportunity of having a
structured time of spiritual instruction on safari. Some form of daily devotions after the morning game drive or between sun
downers and dinner, has proved popular with many of our guests.
We have well qualified and able people who we can
call upon, from a wide array of denominations and backgrounds
including several members of the clergy. Alternatively, you may wish
to bring someone of your choice with you and provide them with a once in a
life time holiday.
Visits To Local Churches And Communities
 Whilst most of our safaris are in untouched wildernesses, we are
very happy to organise visits to local churches and communities, to
meet and fellowship with other members of the wider Christian
family, as they express their faith through different cultures.
Quiet Times, Meditation and Time To Reflect
Because we are a safari company in keeping with your
preferences, we
endeavour to create an environment where our guests feel free to use
the safari to indulge themselves spiritually at any time in the
trip. If you want to have time set aside during the day for times of
quiet or devotions, that can be arranged.
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