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Many companies claim true specialisation, but very few actually deliver it. We at Africa Travel know and love Africa: we have been selling Africa for over 30 years; we travel the continent extensively and have a dedicated office on the ground in South Africa.

Our Africa Travel team are all either born in Africa, live in Africa or have been visiting and selling Africa for many years. Their collective knowledge and experience really is unrivalled. Fuelled by passion for this remarkable continent, their expertise goes beyond the usual facts – providing meaningful, long-lasting experiences rather than just a fleeting memory.

From knowing the best safari guide in Zimbabwe or the safari lodge in Kenya with the finest views of the Great Migration, to being able to suggest the most family-friendly resort on Zanzibar or securing a table at Cape Town’s number one restaurant, our staff’s know-how really does leave others in the shade.

Our team on the ground in Cape Town are an invaluable resource, and you can rest assured knowing a trusted Africa Travel staff member will be on hand at the beginning, middle and end of your holiday for any assistance you might need.

Meet Our Experts

Chris Wain

Sales Director & Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist

Chris joined Africa Travel directly from university in 1992 and knows both the company and Africa extremely well.

Julia Melim

Sales Supervisor, London

Julia’s love for travel began at a young age. Born in Cape Town, she spent many a holiday exploring Southern Africa with her family before starting her career in travel.

Felicity Balcomb

Sales Advisor, London

Felicity, who joined Africa Travel in 2004, has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and originally comes from South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province

Sigrun Gordon

Sales Support, London

Sigrun, who joined Africa Travel in 2001, grew up in South Africa and has now been in the travel industry for almost 30 years.

Christine Klerck

Manager, Cape Town

Christine fell in love with Africa over 30 years ago, and has been managing the Cape Town office since 2008, and is looking forward to exploring Namibia more.

Shaun Obery

Sales Support, Cape Town

Shaun joined the travel industry just over 10 years ago, working first for an online travel booking portal and an ecotourism company, specialising in sustainable travel in Southern and East Africa.

Debbie Kroukamp

Sales Support, Cape Town

Debbie joined Africa Travel in May 2009 and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years, enjoying a number of roles, from airline ticketing to accounting.

Christine Grant

Tour Guide, Cape Town

Christine first came to Africa as a young woman and immediately felt a connection which has never allowed her to leave. She lived in Johannesburg and in Knysna on the Garden Route, but came to Cape Town 22 years ago and realised it was where she wanted to be!

Alyson Riches

Tour Guide, Cape Town

Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.

Why Choose Africa Travel?

Africa Travel is the UK's premier specialist dealing with travel to Africa, but we aren't just a website or a call centre, we are a boutique, owner-run company with personal connections to many of the owners of the properties we feature.

Book Africa With Confidence

During these challenging times many of us are understandably concerned about the impact and effect of Coronavirus on our travel plans, and so to offer you complete reassurance, Africa Travel have put in place our very own Book Africa with Confidence policy.

Your Holiday Protection

All flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. Our ATOL number is 3384 www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate