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The Little Bush Baby Co.
The Little Bush Baby Company – Best Adventure Travel Operator 2025
Based in the heart of St Lucia within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, The Little Bush Baby Company is a family-owned, family-focused safari operator dedicated to making Africa’s wild spaces accessible, educational, and unforgettable for travellers of all ages.
Founded and operated by Kate and Ashley Wormald, TLBBC brings together professional wildlife guiding, childhood nature education, and deeply local knowledge to create standout safari experiences unlike any other.
From Big 5 family safaris in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park to Little Beach Bums coastal adventures, immersive Little Rangers bush walks, specialised Little Birders outings, and magical Twilight Safaris, every experience is designed to spark curiosity, inspire conservation, and help families feel truly connected to the natural world.
What sets The Little Bush Baby Company apart is their unique ability to tailor every adventure to children and families - balancing wildlife encounters with storytelling, safety, hands-on learning, and moments of wonder that become lifelong core memories. With a strong emphasis on conservation education, ethical wildlife viewing, and supporting local communities, TLBBC is proudly shaping the next generation of young nature guardians.
Being recognised as Best Adventure Travel Operator 2025 affirms their passion for creating meaningful, responsible, joy-filled adventures in South Africa’s most biodiverse landscapes.
Whether it’s a first safari or a return to the wild, The Little Bush Baby Company delivers experiences that stay with families long after they leave the bush.
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