British, co-founder of Into Africa applying extensive experience and passion for travel in Southern Africa with a business background and an MBA from Cranfield.

Nick has overseen the growth and development of the business for more than 30 years and is excited by the team in place who have the opportunity and skill to take the business to new levels.

Frances became a shareholder in 2019.  She completed her schooling and tourism studies in South Africa before traveling to London where she lived for 5 years promoting and selling the African continent.  She returned in 2004 and joined our team as a project manager in the groups and incentive department.  Over the years she has grown to now manage the Leisure department focusing on tour series, leisure groups and FIT market and general running of the business together with Alex, Nick and their team.

Elaine joined Into Africa in 2009. South African born, Elaine studied business management at the Cape Town University of Technology and spent some time in the retail food industry before moving into travel. Her business skills have allowed her to work in various aspects of the travel industry including contracting, leisure, incentives and accounts. With her excellent experience Elaine heads up our Financial Department.

Kerusha studied bookkeeping at Varsity college. She moved to Cape Town from Durban in 2015, where her journey within the tourism sector began.  Kerusha joined our team in 2023.  Her diligence, accuracy and orderliness makes her a real asset to the accounts team.

Tasneem graduated in 2015 with a Diploma in Event Management and transitioned into the tourism industry in 2017. Tasneem brings her background of event management across various sectors to our MICE team.  She has developed a passion for creating unique travel experiences. 

Graduated with a B.SC.Oenology & Viticulture degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 2001. After several years working as a winemaker in South Africa, France and Chili, Theresa and her husband opened and successfully ran several restaurants in Stellenbosch and Cape Town. Furthermore, she founded and managed an event company that focused on event bar setups for music festival eg Oppikoppi and Ramfest. Theresa joined our MICE team in 2024.

Zimbabwe raised but a true South African at heart, Sue is an avid Springbok Supporter! She spent 8 years working and travelling abroad. She worked for Getaway magazine as the Assistant Production manager and the Events Co-Ordinator for the Johannesburg & Cape Town Getaway Shows for over 8 years. Sue joined our team in 2023.

Marele has a diploma in Travel and Tourism from the Cape Town University of Technology. After her studies Marele left South Africa and spent some time living in London where she started her career in the conferencing industry. Upon returning to South Africa, she pursued this industry for a few more years before using her extensive experience specializing in small groups and FIT’s visiting Southern Africa and East Africa.

Lisa is South African born, but immigrated to Australia where she finished her schooling.  Lisa completed a diploma in Travel before returning to South Africa, where she worked for leisure travel agencies for a few years before moving to a position of Branch Manager at a car hire company. Since then, Lisa has enjoyed specialising in high-end FIT’s within the USA and UK markets. She can speak conversational German.

Karen has a Diploma in Tourism & Marketing.  She first started working for Into Africa in 1998.  She has over 25 years practical experience in various areas of the tourism industry, working mainly with international direct clients, wholesalers & travel agents. Developing itineraries for clients and finding that special place for lasting memories and adding extra touches is her speciality.

Jade graduated from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in 2021 and she has an Advanced Diploma in Events Management. During her student years, Jade worked as an intern for a charitable organization to develop and gain valuable work experience in the events space. She was also on the SAACI Youth Council.  Joined our FIT department in 2022.

Sinazo studied Travel & Tourism and graduated in 2016.   Sinazo started her working career with an adventure tourism company.  Between 2022 and 2024 she progressed from being an Intermediate Travel Consultant and started working as a Travel Consultant for an Inbound Tour Operator before moving to Into Africa.  Her main focus has been FIT’s and Tour Series bookings.

Luci has a B Soc Sci degree from UCT, she also studied Marketing and DTP through City Varsity. She produces marketing material for Into Africa and assists with Social Media.

Elsa has recently graduated in Travel and Tourism and joined Into Africa in 2024 as an administrator.  We look forward to seeing her develop in her chosen career.