LB Safaris - who are we?

EL-Ria Bense

As managing director of Brosad Travel Services El-Ria is in charge of the complete running of our South African booking office and looking after our biggest clients. Maintaining close links with advice and constant monitoring she ensures that her clients are in charge of the required destinations and the best possible options are found for the traveller. EL-Ria currently lives in Pretoria close to our offices and as a full time mom has her work cut out for her running both office and home. As a child she lived in the Lowveld in a farming community near the Kruger Park. She completed her computer sciences studies at university specializing in programming and system analyses but prefers and enjoys working with people. Her passion is photography, travel and spending time shopping with her sisters.

Lizette Venter - As Financial Manager Lizette is our liaison between financial institutions, accommodations and is ensuring the general running of the office.  Lizette also is a vital member of our booking team in South Africa.  This mom and grandmother who grew up in Limpopo and who lived on the West Coast of South Africa, is a real people person and enjoys travelling. Her extensive knowledge of our country, combined with her studies and years of experience in office management and finances, makes her a real asset to our office.  

Dennis de Jong

Dennis is the only non-African in our team and advises and assists us on web design and PR for the Dutch and Belgian markets. As a recurrent traveller to South Africa he has built a special affinity and bond with our world. He is also a gifted photographer and videographer often combining it with his hobby of model aeroplanes to produce exceptional videos.

Simon Brokke

Simon Brokke. Co-founder and mostly responsible for the marketing and liaison between the European sales offices and the Pretoria office.  Born and raised in Kimberley South Africa he now mainly resides in the Netherlands. As a sculptor and passionate traveller he enjoys to share his experience and especially his love for the desert regions of Southern Africa. Always travelling with a camera to capture the raw beauty and exquisite landscapes which inspire him. For those who are curious about his art or wish to share in his continual changing view of Southern Africa and its magnificent deserts click here to go to his website and face book page.