Bucket List African Safari Specialist

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Scott Elmer, Travel Agent in Wheaton, IL

Scott Elmer

Wheaton, IL Travel Agent

Scott Elmer

Wheaton, IL

Shumba Travel, an independent agent with Incentive Connection Travel Inc, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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100% Recommended
For years Scott has been our go-to travel guide. Every year we cruise with our family of 10. Getting everyone there from across the country on... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Cape Town

Interests:

Safari, Animals & Wildlife, Bucket List, National Parks, Luxury

Suppliers:

Micato Safaris, G Adventures, Tauck, Adventures By Disney

About Me

Inspired by the soul of Africa, Shumba Travel takes its name from the Shona word for lion, a symbol of strength, grace, and guardianship. Much like its namesake, Shumba embodies the spirit of the wild: bold, noble, and deeply connected to the landscapes it roams.

Crafting journeys through Southern Africa and beyond, I bring a lifelong love of wild places to every itinerary.  From the sweeping plains of Kruger and the remote magic of Mana Pools to the untamed wilderness of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini, every safari captures Africa at its best.

A safari is not sightseeing; it’s a front-row seat to nature in its most honest form: lions at dawn, elephants at the waterhole, rhinos gliding through scrub, and sunsets that turn the savannah gold. Add Victoria Falls, the world’s grandest curtain of water, and you have a bucket-list epic, one that stays with you long after the trip ends. 

Each expedition reflects Shumba’s ethos: heart-pounding encounters, pristine landscapes, and seamless logistics. From private guides and intimate lodges to flexible routing and insider access, every detail is orchestrated to maximize your time in the wild and minimize stress. With my local fluency, trusted partnerships, and deep respect for conservation, your dream safari becomes an extraordinary adventure.

Discover a world where each moment unfolds with quiet grandeur — where the rhythm of the wild meets the elegance of thoughtful travel, and every encounter leaves an imprint of wonder.

Your adventure awaits. Let Shumba Travel take you there.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
3 reviews
100% Recommended
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A travel agent you can trust when the chips are down
Reviewed By Dannie - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Alaska | USA
For years Scott has been our go-to travel guide. Every year we cruise with our family of 10. Getting everyone there from across the country on time is no small feat! This summer after an unforgettable Alaskan cruise we returned to Vancouver to discover Air Canada was on strike-most likely for the next whole week. All alternative flights were booked. People were paying huge sums just to get a ride overnight to the US. Scott told us to go enjoy Queen Elizabeth Park while he found a way home for us. That day he unearthed a small commuter airline and booked us on the last 2 seats to Portland, and we were on our way home the next day. You can trust Shumba travel to be there for you when things don’t go as planned!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Mississippi River cruise
Reviewed By Daune - Winfield, IL | Traveled to New Orleans | Louisiana | USA
Shumba Travel has provided excellent service in our ocean cruises, river cruises, hotel bookings, flights and rental cars. It has been a wonderful feeling to turn everything over to Scott and rest confidently that every detail will be covered. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy. We cannot say enough good about his professionalism and personal attention to making our dreams a reality. -Duane -Dec., 2025
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Wonderful River Cruise
Reviewed By Bante - Winfield, IL | Traveled to New Orleans | Louisiana | USA
It was our first river cruise and we wanted to try it out on the Mississippi. We flew to New Orleans where the cruise line put us up for the night and then picked us up for the cruise. All was terrific and especially the on board lectures about the historic sites and significant personalities of that area. All was well organized; food great; staff always personable and helpful; an upbeat atmosphere the entire time; met wonderful people.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

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Client Testimonials

A happy frequent traveler
Shumba Travel has provided excellent service in our ocean cruises, river cruises, hotel bookings, flights and rental cars. It has been a wonderful feeling to turn everything over to Scott and rest confidently that every detail will be covered. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy. We cannot say enough good about his professionalism and personal attention to making our dreams a reality.
Duane E, Wheaton, IL
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