Meet the Ker & Downey® Africa team

Sarah is one of our most seasoned travel pros. With 15 African countries ticked off her bucket list, Sarah’s firsthand experience gives her unique insight in planning a seamless African safari experience.

Lauren is a Personal Travel Advisor with over 14 years experience and has extensive knowledge of the hospitality and tourism industry.

Natasha joins the team with over 12 years of experience in all aspects of the travel industry. She has spent the last eight years living and working in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and is now based in Cape Town.

Brondwyn is in our Sales & Operations team and has over seven years experience in the travel industry.

Masego is our Senior Sales Assistant that crosses all the t’s and dots the i’s with her attentive style.

Nickey is a star player and makes things happen with her experience, she has travelled to over 43 countries already and brings a wealth of 20 years of experience with her.

Renata joined the Ker & Downey® Africa team in 2021 and brings with her 23 years of experience in the tourism industry from marketing, commercial, and product management.

Maria’s quiet confident skills and gentle approach makes her a dream to work with and well-loved by all our clients.

With 8 years of experience in the travel industry and 27 countries ticked off his bucket list, Paulo is one of our most seasoned B2B sales consultants.

Leonardo forms part of our Latin America team and brings his passion for life-changing trips to the KDA team.

Since joining Ker & Downey® Africa in 2014, Silke has built up our German DMC division from the ground-up. Her three-man team specialises in 6-star luxury travel to Africa.

With 17 years of experience in the travel industry, Patrick is the perfect addition to the three-man German division.

Sibo joins the Ker & Downey® Africa Germany, Switzerland & Austria DMC team as a Travel Administrator with a keen eye for detail and a strong focus on customer service.

With a wealth of experience and a bubbly personality, Kathrin is an expert part of our German team.

With over 15 years experience in the travel industry, Irina successfully heads the Ker & Downey® Africa Central and Eastern Europe DMC. 

Vitaly joins the Ker & Downey® Africa Central and Eastern Europe DMC with 22 years of experience in the luxury travel industry and a very special interest in travel to South Africa.

Marina holds a degree in tourism and hotel management and joins the Ker & Downey® Africa Central and Eastern Europe DMC with 14 years of specialized experience in the industry.

Aleksandra is an asset to the Ker & Downey® Africa Central and Eastern Europe DMC team, striving to offer nothing but the best to her clients and colleagues alike.

David has 12 years of experience in sales and marketing of luxury travel in Chinese markets making him the perfect addition to our China & Hong Kong division.

Mickey is our Asian travel expert and ensures our travelers cross oceans and continents in style to enjoy an African adventure

Anja comes with a wealth of experience having previously worked in the hospitality and PR industry within travel, and in business development in the financial services industry. 

With 24 years of experience in the travel industry, Lisa’s Southern and East African product knowledge is second to none. She is also our go-to expert on sustainable travel practices and African family travel.

Cassandra is our devoted Head of Group Manager who is at the core of our success as a company.

Anita is our trusted Assistant Accountant, and the right hand woman to our Head of Group Finance.

Brittany’s steady quiet demeanour and incredible attention to detail makes her a wonderful asset to our finance team.

Jenieen is responsible for creating a seamless client experience and boasts 10 years of experience in the travel industry.

Laiken is our resident tech guru and a whizz at API’s, her attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities are legendary.

Bernadette is Ker & Downey® Africa’s new System & Rates Administrator, and a valued member of the team.