Meet the setari team
Between Setari, Kala and Treehouse we have a wonderful team of over 100 staff whose infectious smiles, boundless energy and attention to detail ensure our guests are treated like royalty from the moment they arrive. Our staff are at the core of what we do and we feel privileged to have on our team some of the most experienced in the business.
Kate Holmes - CEO
Kate grew up in England and after a brief stint working in the City of London, moved to Botswana in 1990 to begin her 33 year career in the safari industry in Botswana. Kate has seen the Okavango grow and change drastically over this time and was overjoyed to become involved in the setting up of Setari Camp in 2017; providing a dream opportunity to develop and bring to the market the leading, fully independent and owner managed group of camps in Botswana. Kate is now based between the UK and Botswana where, together with Grant, manages all aspects of the business.
Grant Truthe - Operations Director
Grant has been in the business since he was a little boy, growing up in the bush with his legendary family, the Wilmots. After graduating as an aircraft mechanic, Grant went on to pursue his dream of sharing his love of the bush with his guests which he has done successfully for the past 25 years. After running his own mobile safari company, Grant assisted Kate in setting up another successful lodge in the Delta before he and some friends decided to open up their own camp in the Delta which is where Setari Camp was born. He now runs the operations of our 3 camps and is based between the camps and our head office in Maun.
Mimi and Skebo - Setari Camp Managers
Mimi and Skebo joined us in 2022 and do a fabulous job in managing our flagship. Both have extensive experience working in camps and lodges and our guests love their energetic smiles and enthusiasm.
One and Sam - Kala Treehouse Managers
One and Sam joined us in 2022 when we built Kala Camp and their smiles, energy and enthusiasm have already made a great impression on our Kala Guests. As well as being management, Sam is also an experienced professional guide so takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and passion for the surrounding area.
Felix and One – Kala Camp Managers
Felix and One joined us in April 2023 and take over from Sam and One as the new Kala Camp Managers as Sam and One move to our latest camp, Treehouse. One comes with a fantastic background in the safari industry, spanning the States, South Africa and Botswana. Before going into management, One trained and worked as executive chef in a number of large safari companies. Add to this, her skills in training and hosting guests, she makes a wonderful addition to our team. Felix also has over 10 years as a professional guide and manager in the safari industry and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team.
Anxy and Mox - Relief Managers
Anxy and Mox are a great addition to the Setari family and move between Kala and Setari and soon to be, Treehouse. Both are experienced lodge managers.
Khutsi Gotshajwang - Operations and HR Manager
Khutsi joins Setari with a wealth of experience in the industry with an impressive 20 years of experience of handling both operations and HR in the safari world. Khutsi, with the help of Tshele, runs our Maun office and helps Kate with all the sales and Di with accounts.
Kelebile Moatlatsi (Kelly) – Operations at Setari Camp
Kelly started with us as our interim Camp Manager. We are thrilled to now have Kelly based in Maun with Khutsi and Tsele. Our wonderful team of Maun ladies keep the camp running smoothly at all times!
Katleho (Kat) Monwela – Reservations Supervisor
Kat joins the Setari Team with many years’ experience in the safari industry and looks after our bookings and works closely with our agents and guests alike with her infectious smile and enthusiasm.
