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Lisa Nel, Group Head of Product
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Born and Bred
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa where she completed her 3-year National Diploma in Tourism and a Diploma in Sales & Marketing.
Highlight of her time at Ker & Downey® Africa
Launching a new family safari division within the Ker & Downey® Africa Group (Jumbari Family Safaris) and helping clients on the path to sustainable African travel.
Lisa’s favorite destination in Africa
Botswana – there is nothing like witnessing the Okavango Delta floods and the surreal landscapes of this untouched destination.
Lisa’s travel expertise
Although Lisa is an expert in all Southern and East African destinations her expertise lies with South Africa, Zanzibar, Namibia, Mozambique, Kenya and Botswana as she has traveled extensively to these destinations.
Lisa’s Top 3 Recommended Safari Lodges & Hotels
Shamwari Eagles Crag Lodge, Shamwari Private Game Reserve
&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge, Phinda Game Reserve
Leopard Beach, Mombasa
Client Review
“Lisa was super helpful during this entire process! We were booking quite close in and Lisa gave great suggestions, modifying our itinerary to see more sights. I was especially impressed by holding the rooms prematurely and the quick responses even at late hours. I’ve never had someone be this proactive; thank you so much!”
Jason, USA
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