About Chaka Travel
At Chaka Travel we pride ourselves on providing a highly personalised service and having an intimate knowledge of some of the worlds' most exciting destinations, including Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, South Africa, Dubai, Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Cyprus, Morocco, USA and Europe.
We specialise in golfing holidays, weddings and honeymoons, beach and activity holidays.
Meet the team
Mark Marais : Managing Director
Originally from Zimbabwe, Mark has a love for the outdoors, wildlife and foreign cultures which prompted him to start his own travel company. Whilst enjoying seeing the company grow Mark is keen to maintain the high level of friendliness and personal service that has made so many clients become 'friends'. His only regret is that his golf game doesn't do justice to the world class courses he has been lucky enough to play! Mark is the proud father of Louise and Emily, both girls are now well seasoned travellers and are getting into golf. Mark is an active campaigner against Robert Mugabe and his brutal regime.
Lesley Marshall : Administration Manager
Lesley joined Chaka Travel as administration manager, with several years experience in the travel industry, including over 20 years spent in South Africa. Lesley enjoys travelling and experiencing new cultures & cuisines
Sales Consultants
Our sales consultants have visited the resorts and can speak from experience about the holidays we offer.
Sophie Ramjeeawon: Senior Sales Consultant
Before joining Chaka Travel, Sophie spent 10 years working for Mauritours, the largest ground handler in Mauritius. Her detailed knowledge of Mauritius and the resorts allows her to advise Chaka Travel clients from first-hand experience. Sophie enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience and uses the close relationship that we have with Mauritours to the benefit of our clients ... and this all part of the friendly service!
Stuart Thompson : Senior Sales Consultant
Before joining Chaka Travel, Stuart spent 15 years working in different sectors within the travel industry where he enjoyed visiting numerous countries including Dubai, Singapore, Thailand as well as North America and the Caribbean. He is a keen sportsman and gets in a round of golf whenever he gets a chance, he has played in Dubai, Cyprus as well as Mauritius and Seychelles since joining Chaka Travel. He is the proud father of Ben.
Philip Maxwell: Senior Sales Consultant
For the last 12 years, Philip has worked in a number of travel industry sectors where he has gained invaluable knowledge and experience enabling him to offer a first class, informative and friendly service. He has visited a number of international destinations such as Dubai and the USA. A keen golfer, Philip also takes an interest in American ice hockey and baseball.
Chaka Travel work very closely with another African safari holiday specialist based in Belfast, Northern Ireland named Mahlatini. Mahlatini are a trading division of Chaka Travel that provide luxury safaris and adventure travel to Southern and Eastern Africa. To visit the Mahlatini website click Luxury Safari Holidays to Africa