Helen Marais
I started my journey in the travel industry with outbound travel years ago. Eventually inbound travel found me and I realised that this is where my passion lies. I love Africa and the routings and products we offer. I love creating unique once in a lifetime experiences for travellers.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Botswana safaris, Victoria Falls (both Zim & Zam side), Zimbabwe, South Africa as a whole with every kind of activity you get, Mauritius, Seychelles & recently East Africa high end safaris - Kenya & Uganda."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I started off working for a timeshare type company in the admin office. The travel side of things really attracted me and once I started I was hooked."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I went on an educational doing KZN (Drakensberg, Battlefileds, Thanda Game Reserve, Hluhluwe & Durban), Swaziland & Lesotho. By far the highlight of my trip was the experience we had at Fugitives Drift Lodge. The best place I have ever stayed - beautiful, welcoming, interactive, simply amazing. This is family owned lodge that offers Battlefields tours. Their late father David Ratteray was an historian and so was his father before him and they have such a personal investment in the history, simply amazing! Especially if you love history, as I do."
Helen's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
This tour takes you from the sights of Cape Town to the lush Overberg, followed by an exceptional safari experience. Enjoy some of South Africa's most sought-after destinations...
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