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We are a symbiotic mix of conservationists and travel
consultants. We combine our local knowledge, passion for the environment
and years of experience to arrange African adventures that will exceed
your expectations! |
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Ralph Pina - Chairman |
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A
shareholder and founding member of ecoAfrica.com and its travel operation
in 1995, Ralph holds a B.Eng (Electronic Engineering), an MBA and an
M.Phil in Environmental Management (his research application dealt
with ecolabelling in ecotourism), all from Stellenbosch University. Ralph
is employed by Stellenbosch University's IT Division as Director:
eBusiness.
A committed environmentalist, his interests include:
* hiking
* sea kayaking
* windsurfing
* reading
* travel, especially in Africa. |
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Images on Flickr
Eden to Eddo Mega Hike
The Great Walk
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Google Earth Tracks
Eden to Eddo Mega Hike
The Great Walk |
Articles by Ralph Pina
Eco-labelling in eco-tourism
Hiking Experiences
Kayaking Experiences |
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Sias Mostert -
Director, Industry Relationships |
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A
shareholder and founding member of ecoAfrica.com and its travel operation
in 1995, Sias is also Associate Professor in Computer & Control Systems at
Stellenbosch University, and Director (programme development), at
SunSpace. He was
the Development Manager on the
SUNSAT
micro-satellite program.
He holds various post-graduate Engineering degrees from Stellenbosch
University and the International Space University in Japan. Sias'
interests include youth development and travelling, especially in Africa. |
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Lynton Burger - Director, Environmental Ethics and Quality Assurance |
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Lynton
was the co-founder of Ecobe, a South African environmental consultancy -
sold to global group Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
in 2003. Lynton now runs
SustBrands
- a boutique corporate sustainability consultancy.
Over the past 15 years Lynton has completed consulting assignments in
environmental and sustainability management and strategy. One such
assignment took Lynton to the
Seychelles where he assisted the Government with its ten-year
environmental management plan. Here Lynton fell in love with the magical
islands of “Eden”, especially
Bird Island.
Lynton holds an MSc in Ichthyology and an MBA from the University of Cape
Town.
A keen diver, Lynton spends most of his spare time near to, on or under
the sea. |
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Recommendations
Dolphin Encountours |
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Clarissa
Hughes - General Manager |
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Clarissa
spent 7 years in Zambia running a white-water rafting company on the
Zambezi River and before that, 12 years in Botswana in the mobile safari
industry.
In Biblical times being banished into the wilderness was regarded as a
punishment. For her it is a reward! She was therefore a very willing
“victim” on the first ever
Eden to Addo Megahike. The hike was an adventure hard to describe –
unique, stupendous, challenging, transforming, humbling are words that
only begin to explain it. |
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Lizanne
Malherbe - Marketing and Advertising Executive |
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Lizanne
has recently completed an
MA degree in Environmental Ethics. She conducted the field work for
this study among the Pokot tribe in Kenya, whilst staying in the Laikipia
Nature Conservancy. This conservancy was founded by and is still home to
Mrs Kuki Gallmann, author of the international bestseller "I dreamed of
Africa".
She is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Environmental Ethics, which included a
four month study period among the Native American Indians in Montana, USA. |
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Articles by Lizanne Malherbe
Awareness through Wilderness
Travelling in Kenya, Masai Mara - Part 1
Travelling in Kenya, Masai Mara - Part 2 |
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Vicky
- Administrator |
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Vicky
joined our team in October 2007 as our Administrator. When not at work,
she likes to read, write short stories and walking. She also has a keen
interest in birding, indigenous flora and photography. |
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Julia
Hayes - Lead Travel Consultant |
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Julia
grew up in Cape Town. It was a childhood dream to be involved in the
tourism industry so she did her travel diploma at Travel Training
Institute in 1997. She has been actively involved in arranging holidays
for online travellers for the past 9 years.
Still playing club hockey, she is goal-driven and strives to maintain the
balance of her indoor and outdoor life. Julia is wild at heart and always
ready for an adrenalin adventure! |
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Recommendations
Call of the Wild |
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Elsabe Jooste - Senior Travel Consultant |
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Elsabe
made the move from librarian to travel consultant 10 years ago, so not
only is she well-read, but has vast experience in travel and tourism too.
Elsabe loves the outdoors and weekends are usually spent competing in
sports events, hiking or on short getaways. Elsabe has just completed her
10th Comrades Ultra Marathon and has her eyes set on the 12 000 km Cairo
to Cape Town Cycle Race - the Tour d'Afrique.
Recommendations
Namibia's dunes
Uganda and
Gorilla Trekking |
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Annemarie Linda - Senior Travel Consultant |
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Annemarie
previously worked as an air hostess with SAA and then worked as a travel
agent in order to travel. After having travelled extensively she is now
happiest in the wilds of Africa!
She also loves the theatre, ballet and reading historical novels. |
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Lezel de
Abreu - Travel Consultant |
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Lezel
also studied Tourism and then went to do some temp work and siteseeing in
Scotland, England, Europe, Cyprus and Lanzrote.
She loves music festivals and taking part in some Action Netball. |
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Salomi Wium
- Travel Consultant |
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Salomi
was born in the Western Cape in a small town called De Doorns. She studied
Tourism and Hospitality at Boland College in Stellenbosch. During her time
studying at Boland College she was involved in the Hotel and Wine
Industry. She loves travelling, hiking and adrenaline sports and
adventures.
Salomi also has a great passion for tumbling. |
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Bertus Kock -
Webmaster |
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Bertus
doesn't go out much; he is a webmaster after all! But the staff at
ecoAfrica Travel are highly motivated to change the situation. They will
start small with a walk outside in front of the office, until he is ready
for a fully-fledged 5 day safari.
In his quest to keep a sane mind and body, Bertus practices
Tai chi and Kungfu. He also prefers
the more human side of the web world and focuses on things like
usability, content and design. He is
looking forward to building on, and enhancing of the ecoAfrica Travel
experience. |
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