Maggie Maranga
New York, New York
Kenyan-born Luxury Africa Expert & Safari Specialist
With more than 30 years of expertise in the travel industry promoting Africa to adventurers and those looking for an experience of a lifetime. Maggie started her travel career with the Kenya Tourist Board in New York under the diplomatic umbrella promoting tourism to Kenya from 1981 to 1993.
During this time, she worked with various tour operators, airlines, travel agents and media bringing awareness about travel to Kenya to the American Market as well as Mexico and Canada.
In 1993, she branched out to work as a tour operator, packaging safaris to East Africa and later adding South Africa after the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. In 1995, she joined a California-based tour operator as their East Coast and Mid-West Sales Manager, increasing their sales to more than 50% annually.
In 2005, she moved to Protravel where she started ProAfrica as an in-house operator for the agency - handling custom tailored safari itineraries for high end clients.
After 16 years as Director of ProAfrica, a division of Protravel, Maggie started ProAfrika Safaris in 2021, in partnership with the same suppliers that she’s worked with for the entirety of her career. She has strong partnerships with expert ground handlers and has developed close and personal relationships with all suppliers over the years. She’s able to provide extra care to all her clients booked through ProAfrika Safaris as well as extend fantastic negotiated rates and VIP amenities.
ProAfrika Safaris specializes in custom-tailored itineraries for families, honeymooners and those seeking out-of-the-ordinary travel experiences.
Contact us to make your African Dream come true.
Mwango Maranga
Kenyan-born Africa Expert & Soft Adventure Specialist
Mwango Maranga is a Kenyan-born professional with a background in Biological Sciences. She brings a wealth of experience from her work in various laboratories at universities, research centers, and pharmaceutical settings in both the USA and Kenya. Despite her love for biological sciences, Mwango is an even greater lover of the outdoors and has not limited herself to the confines of the science world.
As a member of ProAfrika Safaris, Mwango brings her passion for Africa, its people, and outdoor activities, as well as her dedication to excellent customer service.
In 2022, she completed two treks to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with the belief that everyone has unlimited capabilities regardless of their limitations.
She is fluent in several local languages and has an intimate knowledge of the African landscape, cultures, and communities. Mwango is committed to sharing the natural beauty and wildlife of Africa with the world, while balancing the needs of local communities and visitors.
Embark on your African adventure with Mwango Maranga. Contact her at mwango.maranga@proafrikasafaris.com
Ilbra Yacoob
Global Travel Advisor & Cultural Ambassador
ILbra Yacoob, born in Tehran to Assyrian parents, embodies a passion for global exploration and cultural immersion. With over a decade in the gourmet food industry and a lifetime of travel experience, she founded An Appetite for Travel, LLC in Los Angeles.
Specializing in crafting immersive and luxury journeys, ILbra's expertise shines as a Travel Advisor for ProAfrika Safaris. Drawing on her extensive network and firsthand experiences, she tailors each itinerary to exceed expectations.
ILbra invites you to embark on a transformative adventure with ProAfrika Safaris, where every moment is infused with meaning and every destination is a gateway to discovery.
Contact ILbra Yacoob to begin your extraordinary journey.
ilbra.yacoob@proafrikasafaris.com