Meet the Team

Written By Natasha Parker On March 12, 2021

The Green Safaris team is made up of experienced lodge managers, enthusiastic guides, and heart-warming staff that are passionate about eco-tourism in Africa. They are all looking forward to welcoming you to Malawi and Zambia!

All Members

HR & Accounts

Sales & Marketing

IT Support

Managing Director & Founder, Green Safaris

Vincent Kouwenhouven

Vincent was born and raised in The Netherlands, in the city of

Managing Director & CFO, Green Safaris

Daniel Allcock

Daniel considers himself lucky to have been married for over 17 years

Lodge Manager, Ila Safari Lodge

Leah Banda

Leah was born in Lusaka, Zambia but spent most of her time

Marketing & PR Manager, Green Safaris

Natasha Parker

Natasha was named by the Tongabezi Team. Her father, Benjamin Parker, was

General Manager, Chisa Busanga Camp

Chipasha Mwamba

Having grown up in a family full of hospitality professionals it was

Marketing Manager, Green Safaris

Lauren (Watson) Summers

Lauren has been involved with Green Safaris since the opening of our

Group Reservations Manager, Green Safaris

Linda van Heerden

Linda has been in the safari industry in Zambia for more than

General Manager, Ila Safari Lodge

Malemia Banda

Malemia’s career started in 2001 when he joined a safari company in

Conservation Coordinator, Green Safaris Conservation Foundation

Kellie Bocxe

Kellie Bocxe is a Conservation Coordinator for the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation

Business Development Manager, Green Safaris

Rosalind Hine

Based in South Africa, Rosalind has been involved in Southern African tourism

Independent UK and EU Sales, Marketing & PR representative, Green Safaris

Anita Powell

Anita has an extensive knowledge of the luxury travel industry, and has

Reservations Officer, Kaya Mawa Lodge

Shauneeze Joseph

Having been in the travel industry for over 18 years and with

General Manager, Tongabezi Lodge

Jacqueline Collett Stevens

JC is a musician, of sorts. She can play the guitar, but

Independent US Marketing Representative, Green Safaris

Johann Van Zyl

Born and raised in South Africa, Johann’s passion for the African landscape,

Senior Guide, Shawa Luangwa Camp

Jacob Shawa

Jacob Shawa is a Zambian legendary professional guide who was brought up

Community & Conservation Manager, Green Safaris

Sarah Beer

Sarah appreciates the beauty of Likoma Island, where she works with the

Conservation Coordinator, Green Safaris Conservation Foundation

Lars Vermeer

Lars Vermeer is a Conservation Coordinator for the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation

General Manager, Shawa Luangwa Camp

Kilian Syalyabonga

Zambia has always been Kilian’s home and, since 2002, he’s built extensive

Livingstone Island, General Manager

Lloyd Shambira

Lloyd Shambira has over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry. He

Reservations Consultant, Tongabezi Lodge and Sindabezi Island Camp

Claire Long

With over 20 years’ experience, Claire has always worked within the African

Reservations Consultant, Ila Safari Lodge, Chisa Busanga Camp and Shawa Luangwa Camp

Lida Kruger

Having been in the hospitality and tourism industry for over eight years

Reservation Consultant, Green Safaris

Tamalyn Wright

Tamalyn grew up surfing – both for fun and competitively – along

Lodge Manager, Tongabezi Lodge

Chris Muzhira

Chris grew up in Zimbabwe’s rural Mashonaland, before moving with his family