Meet the Team
Green Safaris | 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 Kouwenhoven
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
Finance Manager, Tongabezi Lodge
Leah Banda
Leah was born in Lusaka, Zambia but spent most of her time
General Manager, Shawa Luangwa Camp
Chipasha Mwamba
Having grown up in a family full of hospitality professionals it was
Marketing Director, 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, Tongabezi Lodge, Sindabezi Island Camp
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
Green Safaris Head Guide
Jacob Shawa
Jacob Shawa is a Zambian legendary professional guide brought up in the
Conservation Coordinator, Green Safaris Conservation Foundation
Lars Vermeer
Lars Vermeer is a Conservation Coordinator for the Green Safaris Conservation Foundation
General Manager, Ila Safari Lodge
Killian Syalyabonga
Zambia has always been Killian's home, and since 2002 he has built
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
General Manager: Kaya Mawa
Simon Bernstein
Simon Bernstein brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry,
Manager & Guide, Potato Bush Camp
Charles Tembo
Charles Tembo hails from our neighbouring village, and his childhood was spent within this
Camp Manager, Potato Bush Camp
Faith Chiwende
Faith Chiwende grew up in diplomatic service.  Her academic pursuits led her to focus
Group General Manager
Nicci Bonella
Nicci Bonella has been in the safari industry since 1995, working in Botswana,
Lodge Manager, Tongabezi Lodge
Mwila Mumba
Born in a small town called Monze, and raised in another small
Lodge Manager, Ila Safari Lodge
Kunda Chilambe
Kunda Chilambe was born from a Family of 10 Children & come
General Manager, Sausage Tree & Potato Bush Camp
Chris Muzhira
Chris grew up in Zimbabwe’s rural Mashonaland, before moving with his family
Camp Manager, Sausage Tree Camp
Chileshe Nawiti
# Meet Chileshe Nawiti, Camp Manager
Born and raised in Livingstone, Zambia's vibrant
Marketing Assistant, Copywriter
Sibulele Erdogan
Sibu grew up on South Africa’s east coast, where a love for
