About Us

Established in 1958, Flame Lily Holidays has provided generations of holiday makers with value for money tours to Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe.  In 2006 we established a sister company, Flame of Africa, to extend our travel service to Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.  We have intentionally chosen to specialise in these selected destinations – thereby offering expert advice and one on one personalized service.  Contact us to possibly better any quote you have received to the destinations we cover.

Our travel consultants have personally visited the destinations we promote and understand traveller’s requirements. Our strength lies in putting together African holidays which suit you and your budget. We take the time to find out about your personal preferences in order to create the perfect tailor-made holiday to suit your own needs. Whether it be a quick two night getaway to Victoria Falls, to a four week tour throughout Southern Africa, we can design an itinerary around your needs.

In addition to our South African based consulting and reservations service, we own a 65 foot luxury houseboat, The Lady Jacqueline on Lake Kariba and a fleet of transfer vehicles in Vic Falls and Kasane.  We also take great pride in representing the 5 star Zambezi Queen based in the Caprivi Strip.


Brett Mc Donald – Owner of Flame of Africa

A seasoned traveller and advocate for African travel. Brett worked as a Diplomat for the United Nations from 1986 – 1989 and was attached to the PTA (preferential trade area) . His responsibilities covered 21 countries in Central and Southern Africa. Together with his wife, Jacqui, Brett resides in Botswana and Manages the Flame of Africa Kasane operation. Brett & Jacqui were instrumental in the re launch of the well-known Zambezi Queen boutique floating hotel.

Carien Londt – General Manager

Email: carien@flameofafrica.com
Skype: carienvdberg
Has Travelled to: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique & South Africa and the rest of the world has not been ignored with travel to Europe, England and the USA.

“I’m blessed to be doing what I love! No where else in the world can you sip a G&T, watch the most breathtaking sunset and listen to the distant rumbles of Ellies settling in for another night in the world’s only million star Lodge – the African bush. Then to top it all I get to it share with and promote it to a world of travellers! You just can beat that!”

Cheryl Pillay – Senior Travel Expert


Email: cheryl@flameofafrica.com
Skype: cherylannp
Has Travelled to: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana & South Africa and a international travel has not been neglected with travel to Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong
“Hmmmm… me in a nutshell? I am married going on 10 years now, with a gorgeous little girl who is my heart, pride and joy. I enjoy travelling to new and exciting destinations and in my spare time love to read and have recently taken up baking!”

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Maxine Lempke – Senior Travel Expert


Email: maxine@flameofafrica.com
Skype: maxine.lempke
Has Travelled to: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique & South Africa

“I’m an outdoors kinda gal who loves being surrounded by nature. Having been an air hostess, I’ve pretty much covered the globe but for the past few years I’ve come back to my roots and love to travel to our very own, unique African destinations. Last but not least, I love to escape with a good book.”

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Robyn Smith – Travel Expert


Email: robyn@flameofafrica.com
Skype: robyn.box721
Has Travelled to: Zimbabwe, Zambia & South Africa

“A few things about myself…… well, to be quiet honest can be a bit of blonde in disguise BUT I am up for any challenge and love to keep busy. I’m a down to earth, friendly and like to help where ever I can.”

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Kristy Burden – Travel Expert


Email: kristy@flameofafrica.com
Skype: kristy.burden
Has Travelled to: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana & South Africa

“This quote says it all… Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

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Stacey Greef

Email: foa@flameofafrica.com

HAS TRAVELLED TO: Denmark, Paris, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Mauritius, Seattle.

Dying to explore all four corners of Africa.

ABOUT ME: I am a single mother of a 3year old daughter. I have found my niche when the travel bug bit me. I love going to new places and exploring the unexplored. Im the kind of girl who likes to kick off her shoes and feel the warm sad between her toes watching the sun set sipping a cocktail on a tropical island

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