Meet The Staff

Mandla assists Margrett at Katekani. He is a capable gardener and kitchen assistant.

Richard is deaf mute. He has been with Viva for over 10 years and is exceptionally strong. He is a great worker and the beautiful gardens at Marcs are testimony to his abilities.

Ricus is our full time mechanic. He is exceptional in what he does. The Viva vehicles are in fantastic shape thanks to his dedicated and disciplined approach.

Solly M is Delina’s son in law and is a very careful transfer guide.

Margrett is in charge at Katekani. An exceptionally talented chef, Margrett has worked at all our Lodges.

Quinton is Assistant Manager of the Southern Camps. He conducts Bush Walks at Marcs and also transfers guests from our Lodges to Dullstroom.

Caroline has been with Viva for over 10 years. She is a competent all-rounder and is an excellent chef.

Bella, known as Mama B , has recently joined us after many years of being a chef at some very fancy lodges. Together with Delina, they make a formidable chef combination.

Welcome is a very capable driver/guide and operates mainly from Johannesburg to Dullstroom

George is our longest serving transfer driver/guide. He is an exceptionally careful driver and is used for our Kruger/Hluhluwe safari package.

Andy is on his second stint with Viva. He is a very confident guide and presently is based at Marcs. He knows Kruger Park intimately.

Educate (Ed) assists Nyarai in the Office. He is a great host and extremely capable organizer.

Audrey is our housekeeper at Tremisana. She is hardworking and efficient.

Victor is the happiest guide in the Greater Kruger. His friendly and likeable character makes him an exceptionally popular guide.

Aron started with Viva in 2003 when we bought Cheetah Inn. He is a very competent handyman and is responsible for the smooth running of all our lodges.

Delina, affectionately known as Mama D has been with Viva since 1996. She is a cornerstone of the company and is loved and respected by all.

Rocky is the people’s person. Warm andv affable, Rocky has graduated from a Tracker to a top Ranger.

Raymond has been with Viva since 2010. A serious and experienced bush expert, Raymond is the ultimate all-rounder: Bush Walks, Game Drives in Kruger and Balule and transfers to Dullstroom are all done with great professionalism.

Marc is a qualified physiothetapist. He is at Viva getting to learn the business.

Luke is one of the most highly qualified guides in the Greater Kruger. His speciality is conducting Bush Walks. He is a qualified Assessor.