Vana was born and raised in Cape Town and has explored many areas of Southern and Eastern Africa from here: From the Garden Route to Kruger National Park and Madikwe in South Africa, from Swakopmund, to Etosha, the Damaraland, and the Namib Desert in Namibia; from eSwatini to Zimbabwe, to Zambia, Botswana, and Malawi. She went on safaris in northern and southern Tanzania and met the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. When planning a trip with her guests, she relives the experiences of her own travels, sharing many tips and favourite places. Vana has always worked in travel and tourism, but still enjoys the challenge of learning about new destinations and activities – always looking for the perfect dream trip for her guests.