South African-born Julian Harrison is the President and driving force behind Premier Tours, a leading company specializing in African tours and African safaris. If you are looking for a memorable safari in Africa, look no further as Harrison is highly regarded as an Africa expert.
He started his career in tourism with the South African Tourism Board and among other responsibilities, accompanied foreign journalists and television crews on assignment through wildlife areas to cover conservation related issues. In addition, he co-presented a weekly radio talk show on tourism and conservation and served as an honorary game ranger with the Natal Parks Board.
Son of Julian Harrison, Christian has been traveling to Africa every year since he was two years old. Posing on the beach in Cape Town with the native penguins as a toddler, Christian has always had a passion for travel on the beautiful continent. Over the years, he has explored all over southern and east Africa, embarking on various trips for both business and pleasure.
From gorilla trekking in Rwanda to wine touring in Cape Town, quad biking in Namibia to fishing in Botswana, and lots of safari in-between, Christian has become an expert in the many unique destinations and adventures across the continent.
Christian specializes in honeymoon travel, ensuring newlyweds create lasting memories for their life ahead. Combining luxury, adventure, and relaxation is the formula to an amazing honeymoon trip, and in 2025, he will put his expertise to use as he plans his own honeymoon.
With more than 35 years of adventure travel tourism under her belt, Allie has spent a lifetime cultivating her passion for wildlife, eco-tourism, and photography of nature and indigenous cultures. She’s traveled to all 7 continents and more than 80 countries, many of them a dozen times or more. She’s traveled across India’s Thar Desert by camel, kayaked island to island in the Andaman Sea, and worked on location scouting for a Galapagos Islands film documentary.
As Vice President of Premier’s Galapagos & South America Division, Allie’s specialties include private luxury expeditions, multi-generational family travel and finding unique boutique eco-lodges.
As the youngest child of Julian Harrison, Katie has been immersed in a life of travel since before she could walk. By the age of 21, Katie had accomplished her ambitious goal of visiting 21 countries. Today, that number has soared past 30, each destination enriching her adventurous spirit.
With a professional background in corporate event and conference planning, Katie’s career has taken her across continents. From New York to Tokyo, and lots in between, she has curated unforgettable experiences for global attendees, always infusing her events with cultural authenticity.
Now, Katie channels her expertise into crafting extraordinary travel experiences, specializing in luxury cruises through the Galápagos and exhilarating adventures throughout South America. Her mission is to connect people with the magic of travel in ways that are immersive, meaningful, and absolutely unforgettable.
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