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.

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.

With over 25 countries ticked off her bucket list and over 5 years of experience in the travel industry, Catalina joins the Spanish-Speaking Markets team as our trusted Travel Consultant.

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.

With 12 years of experience in the travel industry in both Brazil and Southern Africa, Nara’s expertise lends herself to boutique agents in Portuguese Speaking Markets.

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 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.

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.

Robyn joined the Ker & Downey® Africa team in December 2021. Her expertise as a financial administrator in the hospitality industry makes her a valued addition to the team.

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

Elene joins the team as a Travel Administrator working with products and rates. With over 4 years of experience, she is meticulous about detail and providing the very best service.

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