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Marketing Director
Renée is the Marketing Director at Yellow Zebra Safaris.
Renée joins us with over 20 years’ experience in travel marketing, predominantly with luxury and specialist operators. Having run marketing departments for some of the world’s most successful digital travel brands, she was thrilled at the opportunity to join Yellow Zebra and head up such a dynamic and enthusiastic team.
South Africa, Morocco
“It’s very difficult to pick the most memorable part of my journey to South Africa – from getting to experience my first game drive, to spending an afternoon on the Blue Train, the entire trip just blew me away. But a particular standout memory was a sunrise balloon trip over the Magalies River Valley. Although admittedly after spending the night dancing to live jazz at the Johannesburg Marabi Club, the 04:00 wake-up call was a little tough! But taking in those spectacular views of the Cradle of Humankind and the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain Range, all in the light of the morning sun – it was certainly worth the early start.”
Originally a graduate from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Renée has spent the last two decades immersing herself in all aspects of marketing, specifically within travel. Over this time, she has been involved in numerous campaigns to promote some of the most thrilling and unique travel experiences possible, working with leading travel brands in their specialist areas. Always happy to engage in adventure, she enjoyed her first role with a polar expedition cruise operator, and this job took her up to the High Arctic on a Russian icebreaker!
Other work trips have included to the Galapagos, India, Iceland, the Indian Ocean, and Morocco, where she organised a charity climb of Mount Toubkal as part of a role heading up her employers’ Responsible Travel initiative. Beyond her professional life, she loves being active and spending time outdoors, taking every opportunity to escape to the south coast of England where her family lives. She’s an avid cook and fine wine enthusiast – and has already enjoyed ‘friendly’ debates with her South African colleagues about the merits of English wine! Personal holidays have included travelling around Myanmar visiting community projects and drinking tea with monks. She once visited Oman, where she stayed deep in the Al Hajar Mountains, before camping in the desert and spending time at a turtle conservation centre. She’s also done road trips through America’s deep south and New Zealand. As she is already very well travelled and with a naturally adventurous spirit, her list of African countries visited won’t be standing at two for long as we send her throughout ‘Safari Africa’ and welcome her warmly as our new marketing supremo!
Brian Jackman, safari expert for The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Condé Nast, and the BBC
10 years in a row, since 2015
"Matt, my planner contact, has been wonderful: super knowledgeable, efficient, thorough, friendly. I don't travel for some months, but the research and booking processes were excellent. Started with two additional travel companies but narrowed it to Yellow Zebra as the best. "
Jeanne Likins
"Incredible from start to finish. From giving them our budget to coming up with an amazing safari adventure , everything planned from touch down in nairobi to departure day. Leading up to departure they were great at supplying full itinerary, advice on clothing, photography, tips, and sorting out..."
Heidi
"Excellent service from Yellow Zebra. Excellent communication before and after our safari to Walkers Plains camp. Catherine really listened to what we wanted ) being our first safari ) and gave her hands on experience and advice. Could not fault them at all. Excellent holiday and service "
monica elizabeth
"Lauren Noakes gave us exceptional service as she helped us plan our first-ever Safari on short notice. We were given red carpet treatment all along the way and had the time of our lives on our Yellow Zebra Safari. Thank you Lauren! Your knowledge and passion for your work are an asset to those..."
Catherine Trescony
"Yellow Zebra was easy to work with. They listened to my needs and made the best recommendation. Our trip is going to be amazing because of Yellow Zebra. "
Sandy Young
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