About YOU (It’s not actually about us)

Sean’s our CVO, or Chief Vision Officer – the reading glasses are purely coincidental. He’s the big picture guy and it’s his passion for travel that fan the flames of what we do at Hidden Africa.

Sean first dipped his toe into the travel industry over thirty years ago, and he never looked back. Sean says; “I’ve been fortunate, I've had the greatest opportunities and enjoyed a fun and rewarding career. My passion for travel (and a string of good luck) took me from sales rep. to CEO.”

Of all the great survival skills, like making fire, fixing things, hanging pictures or dancing at weddings, Sean drew the ‘organising stuff’ straw. (Though it should be noted he once boarded the wrong flight and lived to tell the tale.) It’s why we call him ‘The Ruler’, not because he’s the boss or anything, he finds inner peace in straight lines and order.

From the winding waterways of the Okavango Delta to the summit of Kilimanjaro, and all the bustling cities and deserted beaches in-between, Sean’s seen it all. And few are more qualified than him to share it with you.

In addition to heading up our sales team, Chad’s the artistic genie who makes our aesthetic dreams come true; the go-to guy on all things design-related. Surprisingly, for such a high functioning creative, he’s a real ‘people person’. Then again, nothing about him is average – except maybe his Padel ranking.

Together with an appreciation for a well-rounded chardonnay, travel is encoded in Chad’s DNA. It’s where he always knew he’d end up. As a boy, he was a prolific letter-writer. He wrote to every embassy in the phone book requesting glossy travel brochures for fictitious school projects. Not even the Queen escaped his charms.

His foundation in branding and advertising has stood him in good stead. Over the years, Chad’s brought travel, hospitality, décor and design brands to life with his own stylish brand of creativity (and devastating good looks).

He’s an unapologetic foodie who loves crosswords and the smell of rain in the bush. His affinity for trashy thrillers aside, Chad comes alive at the back of a Landcruiser, binoculars in hand. His game spotting skills are legendary – just one of the many things that make him utterly indispensable around here.

Victoria is one of those people who seems to have been born with a passport in her hand. She's a true citizen of the world, with roots in Germany, the UK, the USA, Australia and South Africa. She’s the adult in our team but her charm is her real superpower - be warned.

As a traveller, her love affair with the safari and adventure started at the tender age of eight when she visited the iconic Londolozi in South Africa. Her parents must have been beside themselves when after the safari, all she wanted to eat for every meal was a springbok spring roll. But It was clear she had developed a taste for adventure and a love for the bush.

Victoria and Sean met almost 20 years ago on the ski slopes of Kitzbuhel in Austria. They were working (if it counts as work) for a ski operator. Vicky was younger and much cooler, but luckily she was always lovely to Sean - coincidentally, they landed up working for the same Travel Company in South Africa, where Sean was the boss (or so he thinks). And now they have again joined forces to focus on their shared passion for Africa.

It all began when Africa called to her, and in 2005 she made a move. It was like falling in love again – with Africa, the bush and the people (and maybe a boy). And Victoria grabbed it by the horns! She explored lodges all over South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Kenya, taking in all the stunning scenery, wildlife, and unique experiences each place had to offer.

And as she travelled, Victoria honed her skills in the South African travel industry, becoming a master of product management and marketing. She's like a Jedi knight with spreadsheets. She has spent over 15 years working in leisure travel at a senior level, ensuring that the right holidays find their way to the right people.

But don't let the organisational prowess fool you - Victoria is an adventurer at heart. Uber charming and loves nature, wildlife, the great outdoors, beaches, family time, and wine. (in no particular order) To her, every holiday is a chance to create a lifelong memory, and it's the little details that get her genuinely excited.

And as if that weren't enough, Victoria has a little boy of her own, just three years old, whom she can't wait to introduce to the wonders of the bush. With her boundless energy, endless curiosity, and deep love for all things Africa, there's no telling where Victoria's adventures will take her next – but you can bet it'll be an exciting journey.