Our People

The soul of our business

The DNA of our business is built on the values we hold most dear; Passion, Innovation, Embracing diversity, Respect, Integrity, being Stakeholder Driven and Environmental Awareness.  We have a sense of Africa rooted deep in our own lives and experiences, and our purpose is to share this with our guests. Our Tourist Guides are all trained through the TDM Guide Academy, ensuring the highest calibre individuals who are chosen for their skill set, their personalities and their fluency in the many languages of our guests.

Namibia Team

The marketing and sales team ensure that our partners abroad are kept informed with relevant news and information. Our administrative team fulfil the functions of Finance, Admin, Human Resources and IT. Operationally we have our own workshop team to ensure our transport meets the expectations of the International leisure guest.

Paul Brinkmann

COO Namibia & Botswana

Kira Brinkmann

Sales & Marketing Director

Tanya Van As

Reservations Manager

South Africa Team

Being in this industry of service, ours is a business built by people for people. It’s ultimately our people who take the business from being just a well-oiled machine to an intensely personal, highly motivated and passionate collection of skilled individuals. We understand the unique value that each member of our team brings to your experience with Sense of Africa South Africa.

Suzanne Benadie

Managing Executive

Merle Kwan

Operations Director

Masa Yamawaki

General Manager Sales

Diane Jacobs

Team Manager Business Development

Jarrod Elliott

Team Manager Contracting

Boledi Masola

Financial Controller

Botswana Team

The in-house camaraderie and a sense of belonging make us the special family we are. As a small team, we interact closely with one another and work hand in hand, thriving and learning from our collective experience. We all share one goal – to provide the most memorable Botswana experience to our guests, while having fun and living our passion for the country we call home.

Paul Brinkmann

COO Namibia & Botswana

Hosiah Chokwe

Finance Director

Neo Nkele

Sales & Marketing Executive
SOA Botswana - Elize Cavill-Taylor

Elize Cavill-Taylor

Reservations Manager

East Africa Team

Over and above their formal training, our consultants have accumulated years of experience, and have earned their reputation as powerhouses of knowledge and authority in the industry. Our people on the ground walk the journey, with real practice in their respective fields. This guarantees exceptional, unique and authentic experiences for our guests.

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Kenya

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Tanzania

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Uganda

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Rwanda

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Ethiopia

Michael-Njogu

Michael Njogu

COO East Africa

Peris Njeri

General Manager,
Beach Division
(Kenya Coast & Zanzibar)

Ruth Chege

General Manager,
Touring Division

Peter Kasau - Head of Transport & Operations East Africa

Peter Kasau

General Manager, Operations
Jeremiah Chege Head of Sales and Marketing

Jeremiah Chege

Head of Sales and Marketing
Evans-Munanga

Evans Munanga

Country Manager  (Tanzania)
Wilkister Shabola Country Manager

Wilkister Shabola

Country Manager
(Uganda & Rwanda)