{"id":489,"date":"2017-04-25T12:27:31","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T12:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tourmaline.extension-interactive.com\/?page_id=489"},"modified":"2020-08-21T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T15:00:00","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/en\/who-are-we\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin_top_60&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"main_title\">\n<h1 class=\"art-PostHeader\">The team Tourmaline Safaris<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1493989692965{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8951&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>A large team rich of skills for top tours!<\/h2>\n<p>an organization distributed between the back and the front office:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>back-office<\/strong>: Aune, Rochell, Henriette, Ernestine, Sissa, Eva who take care of reservations, accounting, monitoring of partners;<\/li>\n<li><strong>front office<\/strong>: Carole, Fleur, Julia, Lien, Mickael, Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric, the consultants to advise you and build a tailor-made trip for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Our goal: a trip that meets 100% of your expectations and gives you 100% satisfaction.<\/span><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1493990340653{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;495&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Belantin,\u00a0founder of Tourmaline Safaris<\/h2>\n<p>Founder and manager of the agency, lover of big open spaces, it is in Southern Africa that I found my best playground. Organizing dream travel I still keep being grounded.<\/p>\n<p>In 2002, I succeed a Master Degree of Tourism Management at the University of Bordeaux.<\/p>\n<p>My experience as guide and for several years allows me to help you optimize your travel plans based on your search elements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1496143368028{margin-top: 30px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;496&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Fleur, travel consultant<\/h2>\n<p>Globetrotter in my heart, it is natural that I headed for the world of tourism. I have had the chance to discover our pure planet, the scenery of an authentic Savannah, the discovery of ancient cultures, breathtaking sceneries, and of course an African wildlife that I never get tired to admire.<\/p>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\u00a0Africa is for me an exceptional land &#8230; In love of the great outdoors, culture and adventure, let me guide you on the slopes of southern Africa:<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list_ok\">\n<li id=\"_mcePaste\">Cross the immense wilderness of Namibia<\/li>\n<li id=\"_mcePaste\">Enjoy a &#8220;braii&#8221;, the famous local barbecue at the heart of the Namib Desert<\/li>\n<li id=\"_mcePaste\">Go on safari on foot or by 4X4 vehicle escorted by a tracker and watch an amazing wildlife in Kruger Park<\/li>\n<li id=\"_mcePaste\">Sleep in a tent during a safari and listen to the sounds of nature under the stars in Botswana<\/li>\n<li>Dive with whale sharks and relax on a beach paradise in Mozambique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">These experiences will forever remain in you!<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1493881608223{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;498&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Carole, travel consultant<\/h2>\n<div class=\"list\">\n<div id=\"yoo-carousel-1\" class=\"yoo-carousel\">\n<div class=\"left\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-t\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-b\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-l\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-r\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-tl\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-tr\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-bl\">\n<div class=\"panel-container-br\">\n<div class=\"frame\">\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"article\">\n<p>With A Master degree in tourism management, I joined the Tourmaline Safaris team in July 2012, where I am in charge of replying to the guest requests, developping their programs, advising on their choices and answering any questions relating to the organization of their stay!<\/p>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">\u00a0Having a passion for travel since my childhood, I appreciative the great wilderness areas and also the encounters and cultural exchanges with people in different countries I visit.<\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"_mcePaste\">I am at your disposal for making your travel plans in Namibia !<\/div>\n<div>With A Master degree in tourism management, I joined the Tourmaline Safaris team in July 2012, where I am in charge of replying to the guest requests, developping their programs, advising on their choices and answering any questions relating to the organization of their stay!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Having a passion for travel since my childhood, I appreciative the great wilderness areas and also the encounters and cultural exchanges with people in different countries I visit.I am at your disposal for making your travel plans in Namibia !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Experienced &amp; Passionated Tour Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For all tour programs, an experienced Tour guide accompanies and leads the tour, and we use the service of experienced, professional ones. Bruno, Eddy, Stephane, Marie Lou, F\u00e9lix, Sylvain, all of them speak French and English fluently. Guides who have been working in the tourism industry in Namibia for many years and are all passionated about their work<strong>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width=&#8221;6&#8243; gap=&#8221;35&#8243; initial_loading_animation=&#8221;flash&#8221; grid_id=&#8221;vc_gid:1588411213368-2505b50b-d5bf-10&#8243; include=&#8221;729,730&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1496143403385{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; is_container=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin_top_60&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;wow zoomIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"ct-icon-box  feature_home\"><i class=\"icon-road\"><\/i>\n<h3>Our Trails<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/en\/tour\/?countries[0]=sa&amp;type=trail\">South Africa<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/en\/tour\/?countries%5B%5D=botswana&amp;type=trail\">Botswana<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/en\/tour\/?countries%5B%5D=namibia&amp;type=trail\">Namibia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/en\/tour\/?countries%5B%5D=vf\">All Tours<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;wow zoomIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"ct-icon-box  feature_home\"><i class=\"icon-info-1\"><\/i>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/preparer-son-voyage-old\/\">Informations<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">To know all about your stay and prepare your holidays in all serenity<\/p>\n<p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;wow zoomIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"ct-icon-box  feature_home\"><i class=\"icon-mail-alt\"><\/i>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/nous-contacter\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">You have a travel project<br \/>\nDo not hesitate to contact us so that we help you to realize it.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;wow zoomIn&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"ct-icon-box  feature_home\"><i class=\"icon-comment\"><\/i>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmalinesafaris.com\/avis-tourmaline-safaris\/\">They talk about us<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\">They trusted Tourmaline Safaris. 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