Meet the Team
Trevor Hewett
Managing Director
Founder of African Pride Tours in 1990, I have travelled extensively on 5 continents. I have a passion for travel, sport & wildlife, and have visited most of Africa’s top safari destinations & lodges.
Jill Walker Allen
Africa & key market specialist
I obtained a degree in Hotel Management at Ealing University before joining African Pride in 1996. I have led high-end safaris throughout East, West & Central Africa, climbed Mt Kilimanjaro 3 times, and am an active runner.
Patti Kinkead-Weekes
FIT specialist
Married with 2 young boys, I came from an airline background before joining African Pride 10 years ago. I like being organised and am known for my attention to detail in all things work-related.
Prashant Ramlakan
Key market specialist
I grew up in Durban but have made Cape Town my home. I am a family man who loves to travel & am passionate about sport. Allow me to curate your ideal holiday!
Prashant Ramlakan
Key market specialist
I grew up in Durban but have made Cape Town my home. I am a family man who loves to travel & am passionate about sport. Allow me to curate your ideal holiday!
Desiree Gaven
FIT's & Groups
I started my tourism career with African Pride way back in 2008 and have enjoyed building relationships with some of our top agents over many years.
Jannine Lawrence
FIT's & Groups
Originally from Zimbabwe, I joined African Pride 3 years ago. I am a very detail-orientated person with a passion for travel, cycling & swimming (in that order).
Lauren Hewett
Finance & Admin
I only joined the travel industry 2 years ago, having trained & worked in London & South Africa as a social worker before raising a family. I am a social animal who loves travel, animals, reading, movies & the vibe in tourism.
Jane Hewett
Finance & Admin
A teacher by profession, I entered the travel industry as a short-term stand-in for a colleague who was on maternity leave. That was almost 20 years ago. Since then I have fulfilled numerous roles at African Pride.
Ruth Castle
Junior consultant
I am in the process of completing my diploma in tourism, having done internships at hotels & now at African Pride. I love learning about this industry & helping dream holidays to come true.
Shaun Hewett
Head of Sports & Education Division
I am a history teacher with a passion for all sport but especially cricket. I joined the family tourism business to promote both incoming & outbound sports & education tours.
Brendon Hamman
Sports organiser
I am passionate about all sport and am an active coach of both rugby & cricket. I recently joined African Pride in the sports & education division.
Ella Bauer
National guide
I have been a guide with African Pride for more than 20 years & have led groups & FIT’s all over Southern Africa. I love it when my clients have fun while learning about our great country.
Marcos Solis-Peralta
National guide
I was born in Chile and have lived in South Africa for 39 years. I am a long-distance athlete, artist, photographer, ballroom dancing teacher & guide who loves people & showing them what Southern Africa has to offer.
Melodie Morris
National guide
I am one of SA’s most experienced & charismatic guides, full of fun & energy. I love music & the arts, sing in a choir, and have a passion for showing off my beautiful country.