Nicola Shepherd

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February 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.·1 min read

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A-List travel advisor Nicola Shepherd

The Explorations Company
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Specialty: Chad
Other: Kenya, Bhutan

“In 35 years, no two trips we’ve created have been the same. And philanthropy is key to what we do: we support 67 different projects globally.”

Key Moment: A helicopter trip to Ennedi and the Tibesti Mountains.

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Average Daily Spend: $2,000
Trip Planning Fees: None
Languages Spoken: English, German, Afrikaans

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