Our Team

Amanda Marks

Amanda Marks, Managing Director and self confessed Africa- lover is passionate about experiencing new cultures. She highlights a dugout canoe trip in Zaire is one of her most memorable trips, camping with villagers on the riverbank. She believes that trying new things is the key to exciting travel. She says that allowing yourself to go outside of your normal comfort zone is invaluable, “That is when travel becomes an eye-opening and thrilling experience.” Still on her wish-list of travel experiences is Ethiopia and the baies of Gabon, but never without her homoeopathic first aid kit which she sees as an invaluable travel accessory.  

Managing Director
Recent travels include: Kenya'’s Laikipia region

Dan Watson

Dan is Tribes resident surf dude and has travelled extensively through Latin America searching for the perfect wave. His first visit to the area made a lasting impression, “I was blown away by the incredible natural and cultural diversity. The people are friendly and the wildlife is amazing.”

In spite of having ended up surfing within a few metres of sharks he still has a passion for exploring the less developed coasts of the world. He would suggest that one of the best ways of getting the most from your trip is to take as many photos as possible.

Specialist in: Ecuador, Peru, Morocco
Recent travels include: Galapagos Islands, Peru

Guy Marks

Guy first caught the travel bug (amongst other things) when he drove from the UK to Cape Town in the early 80’s. His early career saw him involved in agriculture and culminated with a stint in the city as a commodity broker before he threw in the towel and made travel his life.
What followed was a an extraordinary few years as a tour leader in India, the Middle East and South America before settling down to become a travel writer and photographer. This new career further expanded his knowledge and view of the world as he researched for books and travel articles in magazines and the broadsheet newspapers. He wrote for the likes of Geographical Magazine and was a regular in the Financial Times travel pages.
Since founding Tribes with Amanda he has continued to travel and made good use of his business knowledge and travel experience.
Guy has always had a keen interest in the developing world, from its food production to its economy, its natural wonders and rich cultural heritage, its people and their plight. Guy is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and is still an associate member of The British Guild of Travel Writers.

Director
Recent travels include: The Masai Mara in Kenya, India's wildlife destinations

Hannah Savege

Hannah's love for Africa stems from her degree in third world development which took her to Kenya's Rift Valley where she helped to build a school and teach the local children.  She has also seen Africa overland from Nairobi down to Cape Town during which one of her highlights was eye balling the Mountain Gorillas! 

Specialist in:  East and Southern Africa

Recent travels include Southern Tanzania and Zanzibar, Spain, Iceland and Eygpt.

Julie Croucher

During her many years of travelling and working in Africa Julie has experienced much of what this magical continent can offer. With past jobs including tour leading, ground handling and lodge management she has seen the industry from every angle! Prior to travelling Julie came from a zoological background and always enjoys the wildlife of Africa - the reason she first went to this amazing continent. She enjoys visiting remote places where you can absorb what the land and the people can offer you and loves capturing her travels on camera. She will advise you to travel with an open mind - expect the unexpected and enjoy it! 

Africa Sales Manager
Recent travels include: Selous, Indian Ocean islands, Northern Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia & Malawi.

Paul Cook

Being a former architect, Paul takes an avid interest in the buildings of the Middle East, South America and Asia, particularly the minarets. Consequently his overland journey along the ‘silk road’ through Asia proved to be particularly memorable, especially when he was literally thrown out of China by two burly border guards. He believes in the motto of never being afraid to try new things, even yak butter.

Specialist in: Ecuador, Peru, India, Nepal, Jordan, Morocco
Recent travels include: Peru, Galapagos Islands, India’s Golden Triangle, Sri Lanka & Greek islands.

Polly Nightingale

As Tribes admin Guru, Polly is the 'flight control deck' in the office - with her desk of executive toys and colourful spreadsheets, she keeps us all organised and helps everyone ... basically Polly runs the world!  A keen traveller herself, she has been to some far flung parts of the globe and has many years experience in the travel business, mainly in sales support. In her spare time she enjoys walking and being entertained by her two mad cats, walnut and blue tack!

Recent travels include: Walking in the Canary Isles