OVC - Key Persons


Amanda Muller

Job Titles:
  • Cape Town / Area Representative & Marketer

Anika Groenewald

Job Titles:
  • Area Representative and Marketer
Hello future travellers! My name is Anika Groenewald and I have been lucky enough to spend 2 years of my life living on the other side of the world where I got to live my absolute best life while experiencing the "American dream". I lived in the suburbs of 2 major cities, New York and Chicago and made both of these cities my playground while living there. My weekends were filled with friends, trains into the city, exploring parks, coffee shops, trying all kinds of different foods and cuisines, taking pictures at multiple "must visit" monuments and buildings and oh my it was like living in a movie!! Besides these two places I was fortunate enough to travel to a variety of different states in the US ranging from Long Island, Washington DC, Delaware, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Indianapolis, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. The travel bug definitely got a hold on me and I am glad it did because there is so much beauty and exciting things to see and experience in the world besides your own country and what you are used to and I cannot wait to see where my next travel destination will be someday and also help you get to yours! Working for OVC gives me the chance to do the same for so many others as they did for me the first time back in 2017 when I started my first adventure with their help and guidance. So what are you waiting for- Get yourself and passport ready, the world is waiting for you!

Arishka Kissoonlal

Job Titles:
  • Crew Member / More about Me / Arishka Kissoonlal / Durban & Surrounds

Carlene Williams

Job Titles:
  • Hillcrest / Franchise Owner

Clarissa Botha

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Owner
  • Bloemfontein / Senior Crew Member
Hi, all future travellers! My name is Clarissa and travel is an absolute passion for me! It is the one thing in life that I believe every person should try at least once, and at OVC we will do our utmost to help you realise your dreams! My travel career started whilst I was studying towards my Travel and Tourism Degree. In 2003 I set off on my first work & travel experience to the UK where I spent a bit of time in London and eventually ended up in the beautiful town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. I met new people, ate weird food (including LOTS of chips and baked beans -YUCK!) I grew more independent whilst gaining a different outlook on life. During this time I was fortunate enough to travel to many places in Europe and some of my experiences included eating the BIGGEST pretzels in Munich, marvelling at the Alps in Switzerland, eating crêpes on the Champs Elyseés in Paris, almost getting run over by a bicycle in Amsterdam, tasting Schnapps in Austria, getting lost in Rome and watching the sunset whilst floating through the water canals of Venice. Besides Europe, I have also travelled to countries in Africa including Uganda, Swaziland, Lesotho and my favourite - MOZAMBIQUE (where the diving is excellent by the way!). I have also travelled to the States, Mexico, Thailand and Bali.

Janine Dunnett

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Owner
  • Franchise Owner / More about Me
My first trip abroad was organised through the OVC and I had the time of my life. The bug had bitten. After my second trip, I decided to change careers, from Civil Engineering and Drafting, to Travel. Having travelled quite a bit prior to the change, I knew I was making a change for the better. I have travelled to about 18 countries since then and I have experienced all types of accommodation and modes of transport, and have had the most wonderful experiences. One of the highlights being the Hockenheim Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Kendra Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Crew Member / More about Me

Kylie Walters

Job Titles:
  • Crew Member / More about Me

Lehandra Nortier

Job Titles:
  • Crew Member / More about Me / Lehandra Nortier

Marvin Gabriel

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Owner / More about Me

Megan Surgeson

Job Titles:
  • Head Office

Robbie Bense

Job Titles:
  • Head Office Cape Town

Robyn Surgeson

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Owner / More about Me

Santa Badenhorst

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Owner
  • Franchise Owner / More about Me
"Life is a journey - enjoy the ride!" It has become a bit of a clichè but I believe it is true. So far, my journey has been rather incredible. During my student years, I travelled to Lesotho twice on outreach programs. After graduating, I went to the USA on an internship in the Florida Keys. My year in the US included snorkelling and jet skiing in the Mexican Gulf, enjoying sunset cruises in the Atlantic Ocean, experiencing Broadway, Central Park and going to the top of the Rockefeller Centre in New York. I watched a football and basketball game, both very entertaining, but rugby and cricket are still my favourites! Two of my highlights were visiting Universal Studios and Disney World in Orlando. My next adventure was visiting Alberta, Canada and falling in love with the Rocky Mountains. I did an ice-walk in a frozen canyon, went white-water rafting in salmon-rich rivers and swimming in glacier-fed lakes. I did a bobsleigh-ride on the 1988 Olympic track and visited Olympic torches in Calgary and Vancouver. I went on an amazing bear-safari and almost got trampled by an elk while picnicking near a river! I went shopping in the biggest mall in North America, saw a rodeo and watched an ice-hockey game. While working for OVC I have had the opportunity to travel to Mauritius, Thailand and the UK. In Thailand, we spent one night in Bangkok and had a very scary Tuk-Tuk ride. Down in Krabi we saw the famous James Bond Island, climbed 1237 steps to see the sunrise from the Tiger Cave Temple, enjoyed massages on the beach and went snorkelling in crystal clear water. In Chiang Mai, we went elephant tracking, enjoyed white water rafting and shopping at the markets. We also went to see how the hill tribes live. In the UK, I got to see all the big tourist spots in London. We also visited, Cambridge, York, Liverpool, Dublin, Cardiff, Bath, Stonehenge and Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the town in the UK with the longest name! I am addicted to adventure. My current adventure involves exploring my own beautiful country while sending some new travellers into the world to go and have their own adventures. As the South African Airlines coffee cup says "Ukuhamba kukubona" - Travelling opens a window to the world!

Selina du Toit

Job Titles:
  • Franchise Owner
  • Franchise Owner / More about Me
My name is Selina du Toit and I have been with the OVC since February 2010.