Meet The Team

Let us show you the beauty of Africa.

Meet The Team

Let us show you the beauty of Africa.

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Meet the Grand Africa Safaris Team

Our dedicated team of experienced industry professionals is passionate helping luxury travel advisors introduce their clients to Africa. We are here to provide you with the necessary tools, support and travel advice you need to advance your skills as an luxury travel expert when it comes to Africa, all the while making sure that your clients’ travel dreams come true when they visit the African continent.

Based on the ground in both Cape Town and Arusha, we consider ourselves an extension of your team to ensure your clients receive a consistent level of exceptional service.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

Managers

Zephné Weston

General Manager

With an extensive 28-year background in the travel sector, I have had the privilege of growing up in Africa and gaining valuable experience working in various countries such as the UK, USA, Mexico, and Latin America.

Sales

Emma Perrin

Travel Consultant, Australia

Emma’s African travel knowledge goes far beyond her 5 years in the travel industry.

Danalee May

Travel Consultant, North America

Based in California, USA, Danalee has over 22 years in the safari industry and 50 countries ticked off her list. She is one of our most experienced travel consultants at Grand Africa Safaris.

Mpho Tsotetsi

Travel Consultant

Born and raised in Kwa Thema, Springs, East of Johannesburg, Mpho has a strong connection to Africa and a profound understanding of its diverse offerings.

Nicole van der Walt

Reservations

Nicole specializes in East and Southern Africa. Her most recent adventure took her to Tanzania’s Serengeti, where she marveled at the diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Operations

(Cape Town and Arusha)

Zanél Franck

Operations

With more than 8 years of experience in the travel industry, Zanél is our trusted Travel Assistant at Grand Africa Safaris

Yumna Isaacs

Operations Assistant

Yumna has joined the Grand Africa Safaris team as a Travel Administrator with over 14 years of experience in the industry. She is an expert on all things Africa and delivers the highest levels of service to agents.

Charles Mwanisawa

Operations Manager

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.

Geofrey Mwanisawa

Administrative Assistant

Born and bred in Arusha, Geofrey joins the Grand Africa Safaris team as our Administration Assistant. During his 2 years in the industry he has delivered exceptional service to clients and has a sharp eye for detail.