Bella Straker on a large rock, gazing at distant mountains during sunset in Namibia.

Bella Straker

Travel Designer

Meet the Expert

Highlights

  • Bella's first-hand experiences, from travelling through South America to hosting at a luxury safari lodge in Zambia, trekking through Bhutan and more, have shaped her expertise in remote, adventurous, and high-end travel.

  • A core member of Pelorus for five years, she’s known for designing immersive, detail-driven journeys that push the boundaries of adventure.

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Expertise

  • Specialist in crafting ultra-personalised, off-the-beaten-path experiences. Her creativity ensures each trip is truly one-of-a-kind.

Bella Straker on a luxury travel research trip.

Most creative trip planned

It was exciting to design a multi-destination family adventure through London, Amsterdam, Paris, Tanzania, Kenya and the Seychelles. From a 007-inspired quest through London’s iconic James Bond film sites, to a wildlife and culture-rich first-time safari in East Africa, the family’s full experience was highly diverse and memorable.

Bella Straker in Bhutan on a luxury travel recce trip
Bella Straker on a camel in Namibia on a Pelorus recce trip

What Bella's Clients say

“The value was in the memories made and what we got out of the experience and we will talk about it as a family far into the future. It was not just about the game drives, but the people you meet and the experiences gained. Our time spent as a family was very special.”

Bella's Client

Multigenerational family trip

Bella Straker in a grassy area with a backdrop of baboons foraging in the vegetation.

Number one unforgettable travel experience?

My time living in the Zambian bush was a life out of the ordinary. Rising to the sound of hippos and baboons, encountering elephants daily and witnessing spectacular African sunsets on the Luangwa - it was a truly wild experience, enhanced by the wonderful local community.

Bella Straker on the golden sand dunes in the Namib desert

Top of your travel bucket list?

Mongolia’s diverse landscapes - a largely unexplored land where wild horses roam, eagle hunting thrives and the communities lead nomadic lives. Experiencing the yurt lifestyle also intrigues.

Bella Straker stands on rocky terrain in South Africa with Table Mountain in the background.

Who is your ultimate travel partner?

Sebastião Salgado would be a brilliant travel partner. An incredible photojournalist and celebrated explorer, it would be fascinating to discover the world through his eyes.

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Want to get in touch?

To contact Bella please email or give her a call


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