HGTV has stepped up its game. Renovation Wild follows Lynsey Cumings and her husband Grant as they transform two remote family safari camps in Zambia into unique travel destinations.
But who is Lynsey? Find out more about her in the following Lynsey Cumings biography.
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Lynsey Cummings in HGTV’s Renovation Wild
Lynsey Cumings and her husband Grant are the stars of HGTV’s new show Renovation Wild. As the name suggests, the series saw the Cumings renovating two sister properties in the Lower Zambezi National Park, with the help of their project manager, Ngoli, and their resort manager, Juliet.
Over the course of the season, Lynsey faced a series of logistical nightmares, including food challenges, extreme supply chain issues, and countless exotic wildlife encounters that threatened to derail her plans. “There is nothing more challenging than creating beauty when Mother Nature seems to want to catch you with every move you make,” Grant said. “I was born here in Zambia, this is where our safari lodges are and this is where we raise our family, so everything is on the line. And that’s survival of the fittest.”
In the opening episode, Lynsey and her husband began renovating dilapidated villas at Camp Old Mondoro, just as the region’s rainy season was beginning. They then drew up layout plans to update the reed villas, renovate the en-suite bathrooms, and install a unique outdoor bathroom. Eventually, the couple headed to its sister property, Chiawa, to make plans for their lavish renovation.
How many children do Lynsey and Grant Cumings have?
Lynsey and Grant Cumings have two children: daughter Lauren and son Scott. You entered this world in January 2008, that is, January 2006.
Speaking of couples, Lynsey met Grant at Camp Chiawa in the Lower Zambezi National Park. It appears that Lynsey visited Camp Chiawa in the early 1990s as a guest, and Grant was also there helping her grandparents. So, long story short, the two soon hooked up and got married not long after.
As of 2023, Lynsey and Grant are still married.
The age of Lynsey Cummings
Lynsey Cumings was born before 1970. That meant she was at least 52 when she appeared in Renovation Wild 2023.
She is younger than her husband Grant.
What is Lynsey Cumings’ maiden name?
Lynsey Cumings’ maiden name is “McKeown”.
Some of her family members include Anne McKeown (founder of 2Mpower and former group leader at Thermomix in Australia), Megan McKeown (university engineer at Aurecon), Ben McKeown (graduate of Imperial College London), Maris McKeown (cousin) and Nicola Lakeela Kane. (relative).
As for her in-laws, they are Dave and the late Jenny Cumings (who passed away in October 2017). Dave and Jenny originally ran Chiawa’s operations in Lusaka. In fact, Dave was still overseeing all vehicle and boat repairs and maintenance.
Much of Chiawa’s smooth running is the result of Dave’s tireless efforts in Lusaka.
It seems that Dave and Jenny came to Northern Rhodesia in 1962 on their honeymoon and fell in love with the place. Consequently, the family embarked on a journey to make Zambia their roots, establishing Chiawa Safari and Old Mondoro Camps in 1989.
So after Grant graduated with a business degree from the United States, he and Lynsey took over operations.
Lynsey Cumings Net Worth
Lynsey Cumings flaunted a net worth of over $1 million in 2023.
For most of her life, Lynsey worked in the hospitality business for Marriott hotels and British Airways. Therefore, his experience was crucial to Chiawa’s management. Furthermore, with Grant’s vast experience in the guiding, conservation and safari industry, clients were guaranteed the highest standards in all aspects of Chiawa Camp safaris.
On their resort’s official website, the Cumings describe themselves as “fifth-generation Africans” who “introduced tourism to the Lower Zambezi National Park” when they established the first version of Chiawa Camp more than 3 decades ago.
Supposedly, the Cumings family moved to Africa in the late 19th century, during the British colonial era. They mined gold and diamonds (Grant’s grandfather was a diamond buyer for DeBeers) before “settling in the Lower Zambezi to plant their safari roots.” Eventually, Grant’s parents founded Camp Chiawa and began hosting guests in 1991.
At Chiawa Camp, guests can see elephants, leopards, hippos, and other wildlife, as it is “in the middle of the habitat and wildlife zones.” But the camp is about much more than just tagging animal sightings. “People are on vacation and what they need is an escape from the busy schedule they left at home. Our ethos is to take a step back. Look, smell, listen, breathe and even taste. We try to touch all the senses, not just the vision,” Grant said.
Lynsey Cummings Height
Lynsey Cumings is under 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
Mentioning her special features, Lynsey has green eyes, blonde hair, and a beautiful smile.
Related FAQ
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Where is Lynsey Cummings from?
Lynsey did not reveal her hometown. But in 2023 she was living in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Is Lynsey Cumings on Instagram and Facebook?
As of May 2023, find Lynsey on Instagram @laczam2023 with 104 followers. Unfortunately, her account remained private.
Here is her Facebook page @lynsey.cumings.
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When is Lynsey Cumings birthday?
Lynsey has not revealed her birthday.
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