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ABOUT US

Umkulu Travel is a southern Africa owned and run company with a head office in Cape Town, South Africa with a satelite office in Swakopmund, Namibia. Originating as a river rafting and overland company Umkulu has grown into a online travel agency as well as a tailor made small group safari company. 

We pride ourselves in planning unique holidays for our clients. All of our consultants have travelled through Africa and Botswana specifically so we have first hand experience of this beautiful country. 

 

 

OUR TEAM

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Hennie Prinsloo

Owner, River rafter, Tour leader

Founder of Umkulu Safari & Canoe Trails and active at Umkulu Travel.  Hennie is a keen kayaker, safari guide and amateur photographer. 

E-mail:  hennie@umkulu.co.za
Mobile: +27 82 575 3844 

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Amy Fouche

Product Development, Tailor Made Holidays

Amy is heading our online travel department.  With all her experience in Africa and her passion for travel and wild life, she is the perfect candidate to assist in planning your well deserved African holiday.  Amy is responsible for bespoke tailor made holidays, product planning and sales.

E-mail:  amy@umkulu.co.za
Tel:       +27 21 853 7952 

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Zak Fouche

Operations Manager

Zak is an avid river rafter, kayaker and safari guide.  He is our operations manager in South Africa and leads our river and safari teams in Southern Africa.

E-mail:  zak@umkulu.co.za
Tel:       +27 21 853 7952

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Sas Fick

Safari and River Guide

Sas joined Umkulu Sarari & Canoe Trails in 2004.  His passion for nature, the outdoors, adventure and life has been a huge asset to our company.  Sas is our lead kayaking trail guide and he specialises in the Kalahari, Richtersveld, West Coast and Orange River. 

E-mail:  sas@umkulu.co.za

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Gavin Petzer

River Guide and Assistant Camp Manager

Gavin joined Umkulu Safari & Canoe Trails over a year ago.  His passion for hiking, paddling and adventure has made Gavin one of our best lead guides on the Orange River. Gavin is also responsible for river operations and managing our Growcery Camp on the banks of the Orange River.  

E-mail:  gavin@umkulu.co.za

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Zahn Du Toit

Travel Consultant

Zahn is an experienced travel consultant and assists with the planning and reservations at Umkulu Travel. She specializes in the Pilanesberg, Kruger National Park and Botswana.

E-Mail:  zahn@umkulu.co.za

Tel:        +27 82 660 9822

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Anschen Heyns

Travel Consultant

Anschen is an experienced travel consultant and assists with the planning and reservations at Umkulu Travel. She specializes in the Etosha National park, Namibian Travel and River rafting reservations in Namibia. Anschen is based in Swakopmund..

E-Mail: anschen@umkulu.co.za
Tel:       00264811800016