About us

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The product of a collective passion for creating one-of-a-kind expeditions to Africa

Grand Africa Safaris is a luxury East Africa DMC offering superior services and seamless operations to core destinations. Our team has over 50 years experience in the industry and is a product of a collective passion for creating one-of-a-kind expeditions to Africa for your clients. We focus on building lasting relationships with a select group of boutique international agents in order to offer truly personalised attention to detail and the highest level of service. With our fingers on the pulse of the latest travel in Africa, we have the knowledge and expertise that enable us to design world-class luxury safari itineraries that are nothing short of life-changing.

Meet the Grand Africa Safaris Team

Our dedicated team of industry professionals are passionate about introducing travelers to Africa. We are here to provide you with the necessary tools, support and travel advice you need to advance your skills as an Africa travel expert.

Emma Perrin

General Manager

Emma is a passionate travel expert who is dedicated to detail and the highest level of service. She has worked in both the B2B and B2C sector and understands the needs of both agents and clients.

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Michael Pole

Operations Manager

Michael has over 6 years of experience working in operations, systems and management for an inbound agency focused on African destinations for the international market.

 

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Khadija Mohamed

Senior Consultant

Khadija has worked in the travel industry for 17 years and is an African expert with extensive knowledge on all things East Africa. She is passionate about creating unique experiences for her clients and has an insatiable passion for people, nature and travel.
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Lisa Nel

Head of Group Marketing and Product

With 24 years of experience in the travel industry, Lisa’s East African product knowledge is second to none. She is also our go-to expert on sustainable travel practices and African family travel.
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Cassandra Labuschagne

Head of Group Finance

Cassandra has a degree in Hospitality Management and unrivalled experience in Tourism and Finance. She is a devoted accountant with a passion for driving successful business.
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Lindsay Krause

PR and Communications Manager

Lindsay is an experienced PR and Communications Manager who has secured coverage in top publications across the globe for leading luxury travel companies.
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Julie Graham

Content Manager

Julie is a travel writer and safari expert who has traveled extensively throughout the African continent. She is our content specialist with expertise in Eastern African destinations.
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Charles Mwanisawa

Operations Manager

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Charles is our on-the-ground operations manager in Arusha, Tanzania. Having been in the industry for 10 years, Charles is an expert in executing life-changing luxury safaris for our clients. After studying Tourism and Cultural Heritage he worked as an operations manager in the safari industry which gave him invaluable knowledge into running a seamless experience for clients.