Marion Olverman | Operations Executive | Yellow Zebra Safaris

Marion is an Operations Executive at Yellow Zebra Safaris.

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Born and bred in South Africa, and with a career that spans some of the greatest five-star lodges and hotels on the continent, Marion is an Operations Executive at Yellow Zebra and a very welcome addition to the team.

Marion’s biography

Ever since she was young, Marion has had a passion for wildlife and the African bush. After receiving a Diploma in Hotel Catering Management, Marion started her career at the stunning &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, followed by working at some of the top hotels in Johannesburg.

For the last 10 years, Marion has worked with leading tour operators in South Africa, including Wilderness Safaris, and she has gained incredible knowledge of the US market – in particular, its high-end bracket. It was during this time that she had the opportunity to explore further into Africa, visiting places such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Although Marion, her husband, and two children now live in London, her heart and home will always be in Africa.

Most memorable experience

My favourite parts of Africa are the sunsets and the night skies, which are just so clear and perfect, together with the background noise of all the nocturnal animals.

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 6 years in a row

Award winning safari tour company in 2015

Award winning safari tour company in 2016

Award winning safari tour company in 2017

Award winning safari tour company in 2018

Award winning safari tour company in 2019

Award winning safari tour company in 2020

"So far, I have been delighted with Yellow Zebra. I called them just under a week ago, with a specific request to organise a “high end” safari/ beach holiday for 2 weeks for my partner and I. Lauren, one of their African experts, was in touch within 24 hours and could not have been more helpful. J..."

Simon SCHOLFIELD

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"Great trip. Matt was super helpful and was always there when I needed him. YZ helped me plan the trip I wanted and, in retrospect, they did a terrific job. Africa is not Europe. You don't want to hop off the plane, grab your backpack and head off to the train station with your rail pass. There w..."

James Rich

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"I took a group of 18 to Zimbabwe on a Safari late Sept and early Oct. Emma with Yellow Zebra coordinated the whole trip for me. She was so professional and full of knowledge, having grown up in Zimbabwe herself. This was not an easy time to be planning a big trip for a group with all the COVID..."

Gail Tannehill

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"The team at Yellow Zebra provided top notch service to assure the safari we booked met our African adventure objectives. Antonina, our YZ safari advisor was friendly, very knowledgeable and responsive to our back and forth communications. The YZ website is superior, providing many safari plannin..."

Ron Klein

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"Yellow Zebra planned an amazing safari for my husband and I! Kirsten worked with us to develop an itinerary that had lodges that complemented each other and provided a diverse experience. We started planning the trip pre-Covid and had to reschedule three times. Kirsten and staff eagerly re-sched..."

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