My travel career launched in 1995, when I became the Western Cape’s youngest qualified Tour Guide, but I soon realised that my true passion lay on the planning side of things. It’s what I’ve been doing ever since. I relish in knowing that I have created the best possible itinerary for my clients – whether it be a luxury multi-gen family holiday or a romantic honeymoon trip.
Over the past 25 years, I’ve had the great privilege of working with some of the industry’s top travel agencies both in SA and in the UK, which has given me the extensive product knowledge I have today. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to some incredible places and spend time in some amazing safari properties and luxury hotels and resorts. I have also created wonderful relationships with my suppliers, and I continue to work with them closely, ensuring my clients receive only the very best experiences. I have a wonderful repeat & referral business which I've successfully maintained during my career.
My main area of focus are trips into South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. The opening of African Leap Safaris was a natural progression for me and one I'm truly blessed to call mine.
To provide a safe and loving temporary home to abused, abandoned and neglected children. Furthermore, to feed, clothe and attend to any medical requirements that are needed and introduce them to a family structure thus preparing them for the future.
(Founder Elsie Du Plessis, and 3 caregivers) ensure that the house is not just a simple place for kids to eat and sleep, but rather a place to call home, make friends and even family. Known for its incredible work in the area, Miracle Kidz has become a notable part of the community who continue to offer their support.
How to help Aside from grocery and clothes donations, you can volunteer daily, helping out in any number of ways under guidance from the team. However, they do encourage you read up here a bit first on what to expect before you go to ensure everyone, including the kids, can feel comfortable. Companies can also do their bit by partaking in one of the current short-term (fencing the property, painting a room, tiling the floor, planting artificial grass, paving the driving) or long-term (sponsoring a child in a number of ways) projects available for corporate social investment .
