“My life has been a rich and rewarding journey and the paths I have taken are many but each has brought me closer to actually living my dreams.”

Born in Pretoria and with childhood memories in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, Mary – Ann was ready at an early age to be in awe of the bush. Her passion for the travel and tourism industry was cemented during her time as an exchange student in Europe and the opportunity to explore life, people and her passion for travel, launched her career in the hospitality industry.

Further trips to the UK, USA and Singapore during various times of her life made her realise that Africa and Southern Africa was her home. On her return to South Africa, she decided to explore the KwaZulu - Natal bush where she developed her creative spirit and excitement for working with people and animals.

Her working experience as a tour operator in the tourism industry also taught her many aspects of the hotel and lodge sector, and her appointment at Tsala Treetop Lodge and Villas, has become a new highlight in her career.

Being sporty and adventurous, her new position as General Manager at Tsala will enable her to focus on the many thrills and local attractions of Plettenberg Bay and will certainly ensure that the guests staying at the lodge will have many insights into the local tourism delights of the Garden Route environs.

May many stories, tales and adventures start with Tsala as we welcome Mary – Ann to her new forest home. We hope to read her written word as she further explores her travel writing skills in the future.