Susannah Zani

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Susannah Zani, Product Planning Manager

Direct Line: 818.649.1925 | E-mail: susannahz@africantravelinc.com

Susannah joined African Travel in 1998 bringing with her a wealth of knowledge, having both lived in and traveled extensively throughout Eastern and Southern Africa. After 13 years as a Senior Safari Consultant creating innovative safaris at all price points from moderate to premium, sharing her destination knowledge, and introducing travelers to Africa’s colorful cultures, phenomenal scenery and wildlife she became our Product Planning Manager. Keeping our team up to date on the latest and greatest, brochure production and special offerings, coordination of travel agent educational trips, finding unique and memorable one of kind experiences for our clients and building strong relationships with our African partners are just a few of her many responsibilities.

Julie S.

September 12th, 2022

Thanks you so much for helping us plan the honeymoon of our dreams. It really was perfect and we could not have done it with you. Your attention to the smallest details of our trip really made it a seamless experience. (Although next time I’m forcing Jamie into business class :-)).

Please send my thank you to Susannah as well. African Travel was really great to work with. Susannah really helped us choose the right hotels and experiences, and the company was so responsive when we were there on the ground.

Excited to plan some more trips with you in the future!

Jessica S.

June 22nd, 2022

Where to begin? ...the trip was AMAZING.

The Illala Lodge, hotel in Vic Falls, was lovely. I could see the mist of Vic Falls from my balcony, the pool was lovely and a pair of hippos wandered up to graze on the lawn one night as I ate dinner. The Boma dinner was fun - they originally had me at a table by myself but I made friends and joined another table. Also, after the river cruise I bailed on the scheduled dinner and went with a couple locals to get pizza. As they say..."When in Rome.." :)

There aren't many westerners traveling in Africa right now so almost all of my activities were private/small group. My game drive in Botswana/Chobe was just me and another women from Harambe who was in town for the conference. We stumbled upon 50+ elephants on the banks of the Chobe RIver....amazing.

My flights to Cape Town were smooth/easy. The 12 Apostles Hotel was great. I had the most amazing Sunday brunch, followed by a float and massage in the spa. The Cape Town Wine day tour was my least favorite part of the trip...I had hoped to find some delicious wines to ship home but no such luck. It was more of an introduction to the region vs. a wine tasting trip. The Cape Point tour, on the other hand, was excellent.

Kruger National Park and Lion Sands: Narita was AMAZING! Hands down, the best. The staff and accommodations were exceptional. I saw the Big 5 and more! I can not recommend this lodge highly enough. It was the pinnacle of my trip.

Overall, I couldn't have asked for anything more. The African Travel folks were great and I had an amazing time. Thank you for helping make it happen - this was a trip of a life time!

Nicole S.

October 11th, 2021

Thanks to an amazing team

My trip to Kenya was absolutely the perfect vacation planned by Africa Travel Inc. The itinerary was the perfect way to see different areas of Kenya and experience the most fabulous safari lodges with the Elewana collection. From the pickup at the Nairobi international airport, to the Safari-link air transfers between camps, to the great experiences at the different Elewana camps, I believe I experienced the ultimate trip. Everything was well organized and planned and the only thing I had to do was enjoy the experience. I will definitely work with Africa Travel Inc. again to plan my next Africa vacation.

Leonard M.

August 3rd, 2018

Great time had by all

Beyond Amazing!
Great time had by all!!
Thank you again.
Leonard M.

(this one from Livingstone Island)
You were right!
Beyond description!!!
Thanks for your sage advice.
Leonard M.

Geiger camp Amazing!
Now at Toka Leya, Amazing!!
Great choices, all delighted, thank you.
Leonard M.

Nicholas R. and Colleen K.

August 23rd, 2017

Life-changing Experience!

Our experience with African Travel was a life-changing one! We felt that from start to finish. We received excellent, personalized support from our transfers to our rangers.

Thank you so much for helping us plan such a special trip! Africa is spectacular and we got a taste of a little bit of everything. We had fantastic and knowledgeable guides who made our experience extra special, and everyone we met made us feel welcome. Botwana was particularly special and the Gomoti Plains Camp was our favorite of all the accommodations. Overall, this trip was life-changing to say the least and we are looking forward to traveling with African Travel again!

Nick + Colleen

Guests were booked by Danielle Buxbaum from TravelStore Platinum.

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