About Us
About Us
Kate Coleridge started Handpicked Africa in February 2011 and has since then developed an excellent reputation within the Africa travel industry. She is well connected, driven, and passionate.
About Us
About Us
Kate Coleridge started Handpicked Africa in February 2011 and has since then developed an excellent reputation within the Africa travel industry. She is well connected, driven, and passionate.
OUR SERVICE
We offer a uniquely personal, pragmatic and proactive service, delivering innovative marketing solutions and strategies tailored to fulfil the needs and requirements of each one of our clients. We act as a point of contact in the UK and worldwide to actively work with the travel industry to increase exposure and bookings.
We recognise the value and importance of consistent and structured communication, alongside authentic friendships. Our reach is far and wide and we regularly conduct Zoom webinars and meetings with overseas agents. We believe our clients' success can be assured by building and maintaining mutually supportive relationships with the trade and we are their voice to ensure this.
Biography
Biography
LEADERSHIP
Kate Coleridge
Growing up in a family who spent much of their time in Africa, Kate was drawn to the continent from an early age. After graduating from university and working for a few years in a marketing role in London, Kate decided to return to Africa in search of a more exciting life. She settled in The Waterberg region of South Africa as a horseback safari guide and over the years moved into a marketing role. Kate has been representing luxury African lodges since 2009 and has developed excellent relationships with the leading global tour operators as well as with several niche agencies, including luxury lifestyle management companies and private villa specialists. Her approach is passionate, dynamic and current, and her loyalty towards clients is unshakeable.
Read an interview demonstrating Kate’s passion for Africa here.
testimonials
testimonials
TESTIMONIALS
“Kate Coleridge is a professional and highly motivated individual who understands the complexities of the African tourism industry. Following in the footsteps of her illustrious father, a director of one of Africa’s largest and most respected tour operators who even won the challenging East African safari rally, she has inherited the personality and drive that are required when representing some of Africa’s most prestigious products.”
“Kate has a knack of picking a winner. Her knowledge and ability to present a property’s qualities are second to none. She does it in a fun, friendly and approachable way, but one that also impresses with her professionalism.”
“Kate and Sacha have been amazing, due to their depth of experience in the African travel market and fun, uncomplicated attitude. They totally get what we are trying to do and, because they are highly respected within the industry, people listen to them. When they say something is worth looking at – the travel industry pay attention. Since we have been dealing with Handpicked, our bookings have increased by over 100% in a year and are already on track to increase by the same again this coming year. The results speak for themselves.”
“Kate’s expertise with extraordinary properties across Africa is second to none and her enthusiasm for her clients is unparalleled. I was fortunate enough to work with her on an incredible 6-week itinerary for my best clients and the experience was wonderful. She has incredible insights and suggestions for each destination and her relationships with the property managers and owners ensures that your guests will receive a perfect stay every time. I honestly could not imagine building a trip to Africa without her and wholeheartedly recommend her services for your grand African adventures.”
