Meet the team

Marco has dedicated a great portion of his life to sharing his boundless love of Africa with guests from all over the world. His passion was ignited on his first visit to the Kruger National Park a little over 30 years ago. The call of Africa with its unique wild experiences led him to travel extensively throughout Southern and East African game reserves. Now, with more than 25 years experience in travel and YPO\WPO event creation, visiting over 50 of Southern Africa’s most exclusive game lodges, and personally experiencing safaris over 100 times; he has an unsurpassed first-hand knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa and everything the discerning traveler desires.

Casey is an adventurous spirit with a deep love of the wild. Having travelled widely with her family whilst growing up, she dedicated her career to the travel industry after achieving a qualification in marketing and communications. Her explorations have taken her all over Africa, as well as provided the opportunity to live and work in New Delhi India for three years. She brought back an understanding of travel in diverse contexts and applies her extensive knowledge as our business development and marketing manager.

Justin has been in the travel industry since moving to Cape Town 18 years ago. He is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast who loves nothing more than spending his free time in nature. His personal philosophy is centred on ‘unforgettable fun’. As our financial expert, he is incredibly passionate about Africa and wants everyone to experience it.

Robin has been in the travel industry for over 20 years. His multi-faceted career began with overseeing local teambuilding events, later expanding into outbound MICE tourism. His current role encompasses his ultimate passion: making travel dreams a reality for international guests into Africa. Robin caught the travel bug at a young age and his career has allowed him to explore most parts of Southern and East Africa, as well as many other parts of the world. A self-confessed foodie, he loves to stay in touch with what’s new, hot and happening. His other interests include fitness and photography.

Me in three words: honest, passionate and adventurous

Me in three words: passionate, knowledgeable and creative

Me in three words: curious, precise and caring

Me in three words: honest, loyal and passionate

Vastly passionate about her work in the travel and hospitality industry, Amina loves her home city of Cape Town best of all. She enjoys new activities and destinations, and is all about the details. Her personal interests include hiking, beach trips, museums, art galleries and bookstores. Her favourite trips bring people together, particularly families.

Having a father who was a travel writer meant Wabi grew up traveling, exploring and trying new things. She developed an insatiable love of researching and planning out-of-the-ordinary adventures. She decided to turn this into a career, moving from PE to Cape Town to study a National Diploma in Tourism Management. By the end of her studies, she had fallen for Cape Town with its beautiful fold mountains and decided to stay. She is passionate about travel all throughout South Africa and beyond.

Growing up in Tshwane, on a farm where the Groenkloof Nature reserve was later extended, Tara developed a passion for Africa, it’s fauna and flora from an early age. Her personal interests include libraries, cultural museums and Anglo Boer war history. Working as the PA to the CEO, Marco van Embden, she enjoys her role in ensuring that the needs of our clients are met down to the finest detail and that their experience of Africa is fulfilled beyond expectations.