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The members of our team here at Southern Africa Travel recognise that our long-standing
success depends entirely upon our dedicated staff.
With 34 years of
experience in the travel industry we can confidently say that we are experts in
delivering and designing dream holidays, as our team of professional consultants
have true passion for Africa. Meet the team that help us to succeed.
UK OFFICE
 | STEVE
HOLT - FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Countries visited: Ireland, France, Monaco, Belgium, Holland, Germany,
Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, Portugal, Madeira, Gran Canaria, Italy,
Greece, Hungary, Cyprus, Egypt, Morrocco, Gibraltar, Kenya, Cote d'Ivoire, South
Africa, Canada, USA, Jamaica, Barbados, Mexico, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong,
Macau, China, Phillipines, Australia, New Zealand, Luxembourg, Zanzibar, Madagascar.
Favourite Country: "South Africa, it has such a variety of locations
and things to do."
Favourite Southern African Destination: "Sanbona
Wildlife Reserve - it has such a rugged and timeless beauty.."
Why
choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: "It has something
for everyone - God's own country" |
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 | MARK
BOTTELL - GENERAL MANAGER
Countries
visited: USA, South Africa, Australia, Holland, Mauritius, Gran Canaria, France
Favourite Country: South Africa - Such an amazing place offering such diversity.
Favourite Southern African Destination: Cape Town - Any one who has been
will understand why. Such a beautiful city rich in culture with so much to do
and see.
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination:
South Africa is often described as a world in one country and to be honest I can
think of no better way to explain the diversity, beauty and wonder of this majestic
land. |
|  | RACHEL
HILL - SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT
Countries visited: France, Spain, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca, Italy, Portugal, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Zante, Cyprus, Turkey, Tunisia, Mexico, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Namibia, Mauritius, Jamaica.
Favourite Destination in the world: "Mexico - I loved Mexico, the beaches are absolutely stunning, crystal clear waters and gorgeous white sands. Snorkelling and scuba diving is a must, the sea life is great."
Favourite Southern African Destination: "Kruger National Park - Tinga Game Reserve: Its so peaceful sitting on the deck of your lodge in the untamed African bushveld. Picture yourself having a sun downer overlooking the Sabie River as the wildlife comes down to drink at sunset. I couldn't think of a better place to relax."
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: "Southern Africa is a complete tourism solution. It has everything to offer from true African safaris with the Africa 'BIG 5', brilliant beaches & rugged coastlines, stunning landscapes and has the most diverse culture and history imaginable." |
| ELOISE KWAK - SALES SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
Countries Visited: South Africa, Zimbabwe, France, Belgium, Portugal, Dubai, Australia, Singapore, Netherlands.
Favourite Country: South Africa
Favourite Southern African Destination: Cape Town – an absolutely beautiful part of the country with so much to do and see.
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: "South Africa is a country which has a lot to offer. Mountains or coastlines, there is something for everyone, so many different cultures, a rainbow population, fantastic food, wine, wildlife, friendly people, etc actually far too much too mention."
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| SOUTH
AFRICA OFFICE
| MURRAY
GARDINER - DIRECTOR
Countries visited:
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tunisia, Uruguay,
Argentina, USA, England, Portugal, Wales, Scotland, France, Ireland, Switzerland,
Australia, Singapore, Indonesia (Bintan Island), United Arab Emirates, Canada
Favourite Country: "Tunisia - Something completely different!"
Favourite Southern African Destination: "Mozambique - Beautiful unspoilt
beaches and Islands, interesting culture & very relaxing"
Why
choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: "Diverse culture
and landscape, stunning weather, amazing wildlife, friendly people, fantastic
accommodation ... need I say more?" |
|  | SEAN
KRITZINGER - DIRECTOR
Countries visited:
USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatamala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, UK, France, Spain,
Portugal, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Croatia,
Namibia, Zambia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Egypt, Dubai
Favourite Country: "Guatamala, wonderfully colourful people, customs,
dress and the Mayan Ruins at Tikal in Guatamala I found most interesting, the
Mayans seem to have been before their time in terms of knowledge of the solar
system, time and their building of underground cities. "
Favourite
Southern African Destination: "Namibia – the openness, quiet, stillness,
incredible beauty and the fact that only 1.5 million people live in this vast
country so there is always a feeling of space. Wonderful icons are sand-dunes,
skeleton coast and Caprivi strip along the Kunene River."
Why choose
Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: "Southern Africa has
space, a colourful population, many different cultures, very hospitable people,
wonderful wines, the wildlife is difficult to beat in terms of variety across
the country, quality of accommodation is some of the best in the world, and the
history and influence by many European countries over the last 400 years is most
interesting to follow ie the Boer wars with Britain etc" |
|  | SANDRA
DEVOTI - CAPE TOWN MANAGER
Countries
visited: Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Egypt, Kenya, Bazaruto
Archipelego, Namibia, Botswana
Favourite Destination: "Bazaruto
Archipelego - This is THE ideal island getaway…still relatively unspoiled
and protected. There are a few excellent lodges / hotels on the islands which
offer exclusive retreats. Endless white beaches, azure warm waters and a myriad
of tropical fish and coral!"
Favourite Southern African Destination:
"Without doubt, it would be the Okavango Delta in Botswana. A wilderness
‘wonderland’ – the excursions on the mokoro dug out boats bring
one very close to nature: no sounds other than the singing for birds and the gentle
lull of the water…allowing one to get rather close to game drinking along
the river banks (and the hippos en route !!!)"
Why choose Southern
Africa as your next holiday destination: "Southern Africa is a magical
region…visit us once, and you will just want to keep coming back !! Our people,
landscapes, game viewing, arts, history, cuisine (and wines !!) reach out, inviting
you to share with us the pulsating rhythm of AFRICA!" |
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 | MONIQUE
DEAN - SENIOR CONSULTANT
Countries
visited: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, England, Ireland, Belgium, Holland,
Germany, France, Austria, Kenya
Favourite Country: "Still
South Africa!"
Favourite Southern African Destination: "Knysna,
Garden Route – what a special place! It is beautiful and quaint and caters
for those with an adventurous streak as well as those who prefer to just relax
in the sun."
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination:
"Where else? As a long haul destination South Africa offers excellent
value for money due to the exchange rate and has the added bonus of being in a
similar time zone……so no time wasted recovering from jet lag!” |
|  | SANDI
BIRD - SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT
Countries
visited: Lived and worked in the following countries: America (New York,
Las Vegas), England, Scotland, South Africa. Have visited: Greece, France, Amsterdam
Favourite Southern African Destination: "Plettenberg Bay and Knysna"
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: "South
Africa is such a wonderfully diverse country with such exotic combinations of
landscapes, people and history and is packed with majestic mountains, valleys,
sandy beaches and fairyland forests. There is also an abundance of bird and wildlife
species, including the Big Five. All this and so much more make South Africa a
holiday destination of a lifetime and a holiday one can never forget!" |
|  | LAUREN
FOULDS - SENIOR SALES CONSULTANT Countries
visited: Have lived and worked in London and have visited the following countries:
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Comoros, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy and the
USA.
Favourite Country: South Africa by far – literally a world
in one country!
Favourite Southern African Destination: Very difficult
to choose… I loved Vic Falls and Chobe – such a beautiful part of the
world and with the mixture of adventure activities and game, I thought it was
fantastic! In South Africa, even though I live here, Cape Town still bowls me
over time and time again. Where else do you get a vibrant city, stunning beaches,
mountains and more?!
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination?
"It is such a diverse region and offers so much – from lovely cities
to vineyards and country-side, to beaches, mountains and world-renowned game reserves…
it is a definite all-round destination. We have a fantastic climate, friendly
people and an excellent standard of accommodation. Makes for a perfect holiday
if you ask me…" |
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| VANESSA
WALTERS - SENIOR TOUR CONSULTANT
Countries
Visited: Lived and Worked in Israel, Egypt, Lived and Worked in Germany, Northern
Italy, Hungary, South Africa
Favourite Country: South Africa
Favourite
Southern Africa Destination: South Africa – “A World in One Country”
no doubt
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination:
South Africa - One of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world;
the people with their different Ethnicities & Cultures, the Landscape of the
Country, the unique animal, plant life and birdlife – we have so much that
will attract any traveler and don’t forget our world renowned wines. Game
Reserves – Kruger National Park and then the malaria free game reserves in
the Eastern Cape and Madikwe Game Reserve. Bostwana – The delta and animal
life – wild and not too commercialized. Namibia – space…a beautiful
country offering wildlife, unique plantlife and the renowned highest sand dunes
in the world. Mozambique – unexplored with its beautiful beaches. East Africa
– I’m passionate about this area, Tanzania with its many unexplored
game reserves especially Selous and Ruaha; Serengeti renowned for the wildebeest
migration; Kenya Masai Mara also renowned for the wildebeest migration; breathtaking
country with the northern regions still unexplored offering unique animal and
plant life. Madagascar – an up and coming destination – explored and
worth the visit. Indian Ocean Islands – you need to relax where better for
a wonderful beach holiday… |
|  | JANICE STARLING - SENIOR SALES/TOUR CONSULTANT Countries visited: Was born in London and have visited the following countries: South Africa, Mozambique, London, Amsterdam and Paris.
Favourite Country: Must be without a doubt - South Africa – Cape Town – Sunny skies and white sandy beaches!
Favourite Southern African Destination: Wow – I must say to travel along the Garden Route to me is one of the most awesome trips to do! We have some of the world’s top properties right here on our doorstep ...
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination? Come to South Africa and you will have a holiday of a Lifetime! With so much to do from wine tasting, whale watching, Big 5 game experience, perfect beaches, tantalizing cuisine. You will come here and will not want to go home! |
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 | LEANNE
TINKLER - SENIOR TOUR CONSULTANT - FLIGHT DEPARTMENT
Countries
Visited: Lived and Worked in London. Visited Greece, France, Netherlands,
Mauritius, Maldives, Victoria Falls and Australia
Favourite Country:
Maldives
Favourite Southern Africa Destination: Cape Town
Why
choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination: South Africa is one
of the most beautiful countries with all the diverse cultures and history, as
well as the landscapes, wildlife, great weather, the winelands and very friendly
people. I’m lucky enough to live in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful
cities in the world… One visit and you will be hooked and definitely want
to come back visiting a different part of the country! |
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 | LYNN
HENDRICKS - TOUR CONSULTANT
FAVOURITE
COUNTRY: South Africa
FAVOURITE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DESTINATION: South
Africa – there is so much to see
WHY CHOOSE SOUTHERN AFRICA AS YOUR
NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Each Southern Africa Country has something different
to offer. South Africa with its many different cultures, wildlife and plant life,
wine routes and the beautiful landscapes gives visitors an unbelievable and unforgettable
experience. There is something for everyone to do from cosmopolitan cities to
the rustic ‘wild’.
Tanzania is a third world country once there
it’s like you’ve gone back in time. The culture of the Maasai People,
endless coffee plantations, the Crater and the wildlife is amazing. The movie
out of Africa will always bring back fond memories.
Namibia a 3 in 1 country.
The Desert with its amazing Sand dunes, the sea and then Etosha filled with abundant
wild life. Namibia has a lot of History and also very well known for all its ship
wrecks which makes for lots of interesting stories.
Mozambique has come
along way and has some of the best Islands with clear white beaches and serene
settings. Snorkelling, fishing and collecting pansy shells and ending the day
with a sundowner cruise is what any one needs to get away from the busy city life.
Whether in Zambia or Zimbabwe the Victoria Falls is an awesome sight to see.
Botswana
is well known for its wildlife and the delta and has something different to offer
travelers. If you are looking for sun, sand and sea then the Indian Ocean Islands
are the way to go. Mauritius with it friendly locals and quality service and Seychelles
with its beautiful beaches makes this an ideal relaxing getaway. |
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 | NAJMAH
JAKOET - INTERMEDIATE CONSULTANT Countries
Visited: Garden Route / Johannesburg
Favourite Country: South Africa
- "our rainbow nation"
Favourite Southern Africa Destination:
Garden Route
Why choose Southern Africa as your next holiday destination:
South Africa is richly endowed by nature, spectacular in many ways, graced with
golden beaches, indigenous forests, rugged mountains and not forgetting the "Big
Five" - all you need is a car and a map and you’re on your way! | | |
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