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Marc Smethurst

Operations Executive

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Marc joins Yellow Zebra as an Operations Executive.

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Born in Surrey, Marc joined Yellow Zebra in 2024 to continue his career in the travel industry. He had an incredible trip to Botswana in October 2023 and can’t wait to discover more of Africa.

Most memorable experience

“First game drive, seeing a variety of animals up close. That’s a sight I will never forget.”

Marc's biography

After close to a decade in Fashion, Marc joined British Airways as ground staff at Heathrow Terminal 5 just before Covid and worked throughout the pandemic. Towards the end of his time at British Airways, Marc had several secondments in Head Office in different departments, before deciding to join a travel company working in Operations. He first specialised in European holidays and subsequently moved to Middle East and Africa holidays.

Why Trust Yellow Zebra with your African Safari?

"Yellow Zebra are genuine specialists; they know the African bush like the back of their hand."

Brian Jackman, safari expert for The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Condé Nast, and the BBC

'Europe's Leading Safari Tour Operator' at the World Travel Awards

10 years in a row, since 2015

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"I was a little nervous about engaging with a specialist safari company. This would be my husband's first safari and it had been over 30 years since I last safari'd. I found the YZ website incredibly helpful and was able to do a lot of research before making contact. From the moment I first spoke..."

LINDA CORBY
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"Helpful, flexible, friendly service. I spoke to Eleanor who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about organising my special trip"

Gill Riley
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"YellowZebra was able to help customize my itinerary to my asks, and built the perfect first timers itinerary to “build up the suspense” in the beginning of the trip, and perfectly unwind towards the end. Their communication was excellent and their attention to detail made the absolute perfect hon..."

Michael Cohn
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"This was my first safari and I'm pleased I found YZ. They definitely are safari experts and provide a high quality product that manages to balance customer experience with wildlife conservation/sustainability, which is a big plus in my book! Lauren Noakes really inspired me with her love & knowle..."

Rebecca
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"What I really liked is that they got straight back to me when I asked any question and there was a personal contact. Organised a safari in Botswana and made informed suggestions to make our holiday "perfect"!"

Ron Hill
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