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Meet the Team

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Natalie Tenzer-Silva

Director
Natalie Tenzer-Silva was born in South Africa and moved to Mozambique in the early 90s where she learned Portuguese. Natalie has worked in the tourism industry since 1994 first managing a large travel agency and then becoming Mozambique’s largest inbound tour operator. Her language skills and capacity as a team leader have earned her respect both within Dana Tours, the Mozambican business community and the Government having been a member of the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. She spends her spare time with her husband and two boys.

Stephanie Von Allmen

General Manager
Born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Stephanie Von Allmen has been part of the Dana team since 2014. The people and the endless beaches captured her heart, especially Ilha de Moçambique, where her Mozambique side of the family is originally from. It’s a tiny island filled with smiling, friendly people who are eager to share their stories (it is not difficult to see why this is Stephanie’s favourite destination!) What is most important according to Stephanie is that visitors revel in the untouched beauty that is Mozambique!

Edna Madina Suleimangy

Supervisor
Edna studied in Swaziland and moved back to Maputo in 1999. She started at Dana Tours in 2002 as a receptionist and she later she learned Galileo and Amadeus. She has continually developed while at Dana and is now at management level. In her spare time she enjoys Bollywood movies and quality time with her daughter. Her favorite destination in Mozambique is Ilha de Moçambique because of its history and culture and as a local her number one tip is to always combine bush and beach.

Samuel Nhumaio

Health & Safety Officer
Samuel Nhumaio, a versatile member of Dana Tours, with a diverse background, including experience as a tour guide and HSE officer. Born in Maputo City, his dream is to promote Mozambique's beauty. Samuel's passion for travel and perfectionism is complemented by his love for sharing Mozambique's attractions with the world.

Fazila Sadula

Administrative Assistant
Fazila has been with Dana Tours since 2007. She studied bookkeeping at the Institute of Education and Management (IEG). She’s worked in Accounting, Human Resources and Administration. Fazila enjoys cooking, socialising with friends and quality time with her kids in her spare time.

Vania Mondlane

Travel Consultant
Vania Mondlane, a dedicated travel consultant at Dana Tours, brings her local expertise and passion for Mozambique to her work. With a background in administration and travel consulting since 2014, Vania excels at creating personalized experiences for clients. When not working, she enjoys movies, music, and time with her sons. Vania loves exploring Mozambique's landscapes, especially Bazaruto and Ilha de Mozambique, and sharing her knowledge of the culture and history. Her goal is to ensure every client leaves with a smile, eager to return, by providing exceptional service and showcasing Mozambique's beauty, culture, and hospitality.

Ganhane Macamo

Office Assistant
Ganhane Macamo has been with Dana Tours since 2006. He is a very communicative and social person and enjoys interacting with the staff.

Narcisia Psumgo

Office Assistant
Narcisia started with Dana Tours in early 2013. She is responsible for a clean and pleasant office environment, runs errands and makes fresh tea and coffee for guests and employees. Narcisia has a primary education and is from Maputo. She has two children, enjoys dancing, hair plating and spending quality time with her family at Macaneta.

Telu Chambela

Transport Coordinator
Telu earned his licentiate’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Instituto Superior de Relações Internacionais in Maputo. Prior to working with Dana Tours, Telu used to be a school teacher and Tourist Guide in Maputo and surrounds. Telu enjoys wildlife, beaches, music, movies and friends. His passion is guiding and especially enjoys introducing guests to the History and Politics of Mozambique.

Luis Maibasse

Driver
Luis started with Dana in 2012 and works as a driver. He is from Maputo and has five children. In his spare time he watches football on TV, listens to Soul R&B music and reads western novels.

Pedro Cuco

Travel Consultant
Pedro “Cuco” earned his diploma in Tourism Planning from the Universidade Eduarde Mondlane High School of Hospitality and Tourism of Inhambane. In 2012 he joined Dana Tours and his tourism career includes working with the Girassol Indy Congress and Spa and the Maputo Special Reserve in Community Relations. Recently, he coordinated the logistics of the “Think Thank” conference for SADC and assisted with the delegation of the Japanese Prime Minister in 2014. Pedro enjoys watching Football and action movies and his favorite places in Mozambique are along the coastal beaches

Florêncio A. Chemane

Driver
“Flo” was born in Mozambique and has worked as a driver for Dana Tours since 2007. He’s well-liked within the Dana community for his never-ending smile and good nature. He particularly enjoys accompanying guests to wildlife areas. He spends his spare time with his family and neighbours.

Francisco Sique

Driver
Francisco is a born and bred Maputo local who is grateful for having met so many interesting people through his job and for the opportunity to explore so many tourist favourites in Mozambique. In his spare time, Francisco enjoys spending time with the family, going for walks and to the theatre or the beach. Francisco’s favourite traditional dish is Tseke, a delicious local dish made with tseke leaves. He loves sharing Mozambique’s amazing food, beaches, historical sites and culture with clients and if he wasn’t working for Dana Tours, he would want to be a doctor to save lives or a mechanical engineer.

Our History

Dana Tours was founded in 2002 by Natalie Tenzer-Silva, who began her career in the travel industry in 1994 as a trainee at a local travel agency in Maputo. Recognizing Mozambique’s growing market for inbound tourism, Natalie embarked on opening a tour operator focusing on showcasing the beauty and culture of Mozambique to visitors from around the world.

With a commitment to providing reliable service and responsible tourism, Dana Tours quickly became a trusted partner for embassies, NGOs, government agencies and private travellers.

Today, Dana Tours is proud to be the exclusive DMC member for Mozambique of 1 DMC World – the world’s largest DMC network. With a team of experienced travel professionals, we craft customized tour packages, accommodations, transportation, and guides to deliver an unforgettable travel experience in Mozambique.

 



Dana Tours is honoured to have received the following awards:

  • Leading Tour Operator 2022 at the World Travel Awards
  • African Excellence Award for Best Tour Operator & DMC 2023 – Mozambique
  • Most Trusted Destination Management Company 2023 by LUXLife Magazine
  • Best Luxury Inbound Travel & Tourism Company in Mozambique by MEA Business Awards 2023
  • Best Destination Management Company 2020 – Mozambique & Excellence Award for Guided Day Trips & Excursions – Mozambique by Corporate Vision
  • Most Reliable Tour Operator in Mozambique at LUX Global Excellence Awards 2023

With a passion for showcasing the natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Mozambique, we look forward to welcoming you on an unforgettable journey!

 

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