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Horst Achtzehn
Managing Director
+27 (0)31 2678400
horst@caraville.com
Founding partner in Caraville Travel in 1982. 30 years travel and tourism experience, of which 20 was as an independent businessman.
Graduated from Rhodes and Natal Universities with B.Comm, Hons, and MBA. Director of several companies.
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Languages
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German, English, Afrikaans/Flemish
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Favourite Destinations
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Cape Town, Durban, Knysna, London, Singapore, Luzern, Brugge & Hamburg, the African bushveld amongst game, a remote beach in Mocambique, the Alps, Scottland, New York, the subtropical North Coast of Kwazulu Natal, Canadian Mountain lakes, the Namibian desert.
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Special tip
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A game safari on foot in Hluhluwe Game Reserve, heading out to sea at sunrise for some deep sea game fishing - very enriching!
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Martin Meister
Tours Director
+27 (0)31 2660030
martin@caraville.com
Joined Caraville Travel on a part-time basis in 1997 and full-time since January 1998. Previously in education as a language teacher, and from 1984 to 1997 Head of the Durban Music and Ballet School and as such involved in organizing concert tours throughout South Africa. Graduated from Natal University with B.A. and B.Ed. degrees.
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Languages
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German, English, Afrikaans/Nederlands, Zulu
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Favourite Destinations
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Cape Town, Vienna, London, the South African Garden Route, the African Bushveld, the Alps, the forests of Germany
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Specialities
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Creative inbound individual and group tours. Lots of attention to detail
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Special tip
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Always choose the self-drive option, enabling you to go where you want to when you want to get away from it all: the solitude and vastness of the Great Karoo
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Debbie Jones
Inbound Tours Supervisor
+27 (0)31 2660030
deborah@caraville.com
Lived and worked on game reserves in the Limpopo Province for 6 years. The best was working at a Wildlife Rehabilitation centre where I was involved in the hand rearing of various wildlife - an amazing experience!
Joined Caraville Travel in 2005.
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Languages
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English & Afrikaans
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Favourite Destinations
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Durban, Cape Town and in the UK would have to be Cambridge and Cornwall. Definitely the bushveld, second to that would be a quiet beach and being there with good friends makes in that much better!
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Specialities
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Inbound tailor made and group tours
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Special tip
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Life is not counted by the amount of breathes we take, but of the moments that leave us breathless!! Wherever you travel make the most of it!
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Zaheera Haroon-Riaz
Senior Business Consultant
+27 (0)31 2678400
zaheera@caraville.com
Graduated from the prestigous M.L. Sultan Technikon in 1997, then completed my in-service training and worked at a world heritage site called “Robben Island” located off the Coast of Cape Town in 1998, as an Events & Protocol Officer. In 1999 I travelled to Orlando, Florida working as a Cultural Representative/Guide & Merchandise Hostess at the most visited theme park in the world - Walt Disney World- Animal Kingdom.
Joined Caraville Travel in 2002, where I combined my travel experiences with on hand
experience, working my way through leisure consulting to groups & events supervisor.
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Languages
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English
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Favourite Destinations
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Cape Town, Miami, S.A. Garden Route, Robben Island’s beach which is big enough for 2 people only! Any South African Game Drive, there is nothing like experiencing an animal in the wild.
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Specialities
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Groups, conferencing & events, as well as domestic travel & leisure
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Special tip
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A must see, the moon reflecting on the ocean in Camps Bay & the view of the city from Signal Hill, Cape Town. If you travel the world, don’t miss our South Africa, a unique destination with all the worlds wonders in one!
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Nirisha Parag
Senior Business Consultant
+27 (0)31 2678400
nirisha@caraville.com
Graduated from M.L. Sultan Technikon in 2004, completing my in-service training at Caraville Travel and a full time employee from January 05 - With over a years experience I am successfully co-ordinating Caraville's corperate clients conferencing & accommodation requirments.
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Languages
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English
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Favourite Destinations
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Cape Town & Kwa-Zulu Natal's Midlands Meander.
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Specialities
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Conference's, Group bookings local & international accommodation requirements - inbound.
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Special tip
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To experience great service & excellent accommodation, get Caraville Travel to book your next holiday.
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Carien
Travel Consultant
+27 (0)31 2678400
carien@caraville.com
Born in Rustenburg, South Africa in 1987, matriculated in 2005 and then graduated as top student in Travel & Tourism Management and Hotel & Catering Management. I love sport, playing Netball, and have also participated in beauty pageants and won various titles. I am unmarried, and joined Caraville Travel s domestic consultant in early 2006 after qualifying with my Travel & Tourism Management Diploma.
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Languages
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English & Afrikaans
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Favourite Destinations
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Beach, definitely Sabie area – God’s Window and Cape Town-Table Mountain
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Special tip
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Success is peace of mind, a direct result of the self-satisfaction gained from knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming. Be like a postage stamp, stick to one thing until you get there!
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Prudence
Reception
+27 (0)31 2678400
prudence@caraville.com
I was born in Durban though I was raised in the Stanger area on the north
coast of KwaZulu-Natal, where I also went to school.
After leaving I school I started in the hospitality indutry at a coastal resort
near Durban, eventually being promoted to receptionist at "Happy Days". I
attended front office management courses during that time, and worked
myself up to asisstant manageress, before leaving to have my child. Have
since been employed with Caraville at the front desk since 2004, also
asissting with general office duties.
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Languages
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English & Zulu
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Favourite Destinations
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Enjoy the old Transkei Wild Coast and Garden Route.
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As a company with nearly 20 years professional standing in the tour and travel business, Caraville is a registered and approved operator.
 | Association of South African Travel Agents |  | South African Tourism Services Association |  | Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa |  | South African Association for the Conferencing Industry |  | German Speaking Travel Alliance |  | International Air Travel Association |  | Proudly South African |  | Arbeitsgemeinschaft Suedliches Afrika |
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Charlene Ballard
Senior International Consultant
+27 (0)31 2678400
charlene@caraville.com
Worked as Air traffic controller at Bulawayo airport for 2 years, then various travel
companies between 83 to 96, ( Tourserve, Rennies, TFC Tours, Estcourt & Universal
Travel) gaining valuable international & domestic experience and being promoted to
senior international travel consultant. Then joined Caraville Travel in August 1997.
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Languages
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English
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Favourite Destinations
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Wild Coast, KZN Umngazi River bungalows, Sedgefield in the Garden Route.
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Specialities
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International leisure and corporate travel, but also domestic and regional Africa.
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Special tip
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Take a walk on the wild side and visit Kwazulu-Natal, the ex Transkei Wild Coast. All resorts and lodges are very relaxing, and offer excellent scenery and beaches.
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Cheryl Achtzehn
Senior Africa Consultant & Office Manager
+27 (0)31 2660030
cheryl@caraville.com
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery and part time businesswoman in tourism, eventually leading to full time occupation
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Languages
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English & Afrikaans
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Favourite Destinations
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Cape Town, Durban, Swakopmund, Singapore, & Amsterdam. The west Coast of South Africa north of Cape Town. On Safari viewing game in the
game reserves of Africa. Mocambique and Namibia.
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Specialities
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Inbound tailor made and group tours
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Special tip
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A visit to the pristine West Coast of Africa and the picturesque Olifants River Wine Farms.
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Benedict Mathwetha
Driver, Guide, Operational Support
+27 (0)31 2660030
ben@caraville.com
Began his career as a Youth Organizer for the Roman Catholic Church and travelled all over South Africa in this capacity, later worked as bus & taxi driver in the Durban area
joined Caraville in 2000 as Driver and General Assistant
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Languages
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English & Zulu
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Favourite Destinations
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Cape Town, Lesotho and Mpumalanga
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Specialities
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Inbound tailor made and group tours
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Special tip
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If you come to South Africa, the scenery and wildlife of Mpumalanga is a must!
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Precious Zuma
Group Tours Consultant
+27 (0)31 2660030
precious@caraville.com
Worked in Cape Town for an inbound tour operator, eventually returning to my home province, Kwazulu-Natal and joined Caraville.
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Languages
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English & Zulu
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Favourite Destinations
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Pietermaritzburg, Durban, Cape Town, KwaZulu Natal & Zululand.
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Specialities
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Special groups and events, and domestic corporate & leisure!
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Special tip
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Whether it’s a Safari game drive on a 4x4 open safari vehicle and/or a cableway ride to
the top of Table Mountain, trekking through the bushveld on foot or horse, or just simple
relaxing on our stunning beaches, you have made a right choice in coming to South
Africa
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Simone Schoon
Senior Africa Consultant
+27 (0)31 2660030
simone@caraville.com
Have lived in Durban since 1986. Have been tempted to go back to Germany, but can’t leave this lovely warm weather behind. |
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Languages
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English & German
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Favourite Destinations
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Anywhere along SA’s beautiful golden beaches, but one of the most stunning places, has to be THE OUTPOST- in the northernmost part of Kruger National Park. Being here, you border 3 countries at the same time, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique
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Specialities
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Camper hire, car hire & inbound self drive
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Special tip
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See as much as you can, of this magnificent country!
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Dana Webber
Financial Manager
+27 (0)31 2660030
dana@caraville.com
Graduated in the accounting profession as a CIS graduate.
Have worked for SA Rugby and major retail chains like Mr Price, joining Caraville in 2004
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Languages
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English & Afrikaans
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Favourite Destinations
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Amsterdam, Innsbruck, Bazaruto, Mozambique, Knysna and cruise ships.
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Special tip
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Travel is a way of life - enjoy as much as possible!
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Akash Baijnath
Rates & Contracts Consultant & IT Management.
+27 (0)31 2678400
akash@caraville.com
N Dip: Tourism Management. Completed my studies in 2005, finished within the top 2. Joined Caraville June 2005 as an in-service student/Trainee. Now a permanent employee of the Caraville Team.
I am a go getter, positive towards life and love South Africa. We have a diverse country, with so much to offer the world as a tourist destination, and its a pitty though that so many South Africans themselves don't know much about the 'Jewel' they live on.
Motto - "Dont work hard - work smart'
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