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Plan a Safari Escape with ID Vayeni AFRICA

ID Vayeni AFRICA “Creating Escapes for the Soul” aspires to be the premier choice for travel advisors worldwide to book their most discerning clients on life changing experiences to Africa. ID Vayeni AFRICA has brought together respected luxury specialists Vayeni based in Africa, with the renowned ID Travel Group, long working with discerning advisors in five continents from offices in New York, London and Singapore. Advisors worldwide may now seamlessly access unsurpassed local knowledge of Africa. We combine the absolute best rates and availability “on the ground” drawing on ID Vayeni AFRICA’s close partnerships with Africa’s most sought after lodges and suppliers, and often also “in the air” with non-published fares to Africa from many locations.

Allow our team of Destination Specialists, born, bred and based in Africa to present you with our most enticing and creative itineraries (white labeled for your clients if preferred), peppered with unique experiences unearthed by our intimate knowledge of Africa. We are always cognizant that your clients’ demand the best pricing and service for these, their special African travel experiences. The team is available by phone, text or email – phased to your time zone. We strive for the quickest turn around on requests in the industry. Truly an easy one stop service for booking clients to Africa, with the most experienced African trip planners anywhere.

Thanks to our buying power and long-standing relationships, we frequently can offer your clients exclusive promotions – such as upgrades and add-ons that are only available by booking with ID Vayeni AFRICA. We accept all major credit cards.

Industry Best

Functionalities & Interfacing with Plex and WETU

Exceptional Network

Established Supplier Network & Prominent Local Buying Power

Local Knowledge

Homegrown Passion & Unrivaled Firsthand Destination Expertise

EASE OF PAYMENT

We Accept all Major Credit Cards

Our Team in Africa

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Luke Brown

Managing Director

I once turned a canoe on the Zambezi into a speed boat with my paddling effort alone, when a rather large crocodile came out the water and hit the side of the canoe, right next to me. I am still here today and love the river.

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Suzanne Everaerts-Brown

Sales Director

The vastness, thrill and beauty by flying in a helicopter without doors over the Okavango Delta. Watching the wildlife from above and landing in the middle of nowhere, celebrating life and sipping champagne.

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Memory Salimu

Destination Specialist

When you close your eyes and quieten your thoughts while standing on the deck of any safari lodge on the bush you hear and experience one this, total silence, and absolute serenity.

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Madré Viljoen

Operations Specialist

I have been mesmerized walking the streets of Old Jerusalem, humbled by the beautiful architecture of golden domed churches in Moscow, and captivated by a Burchell sandgrouse collecting water in its wings for it’s chicks, at a water pan in Hwange National Park.

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Life Gwazani

Media Specialist

Felt like being in the Garden of Eden but only surrounded by Elephants (Elephant Sands Camp Botswana)

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Tinashe Maoneni

Guest Liaison (On the Ground)

Watching a distant bull elephant’s silhouette, perfectly illuminated by the sun as it sinks beyond the horizon.

Fast Turnaround

Bookings & Itineraries
Quickly yet Carefully Managed

Destination Support

Meet & Greet Services, Local On-The-Ground
Support, 24/7 Contact

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Fully Insured Booking Coverage with SATIB

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Luke Brown

Managing Director

I am a born and bred Zimbabwean. I am naturally biased towards my home country, but I love all of Africa’s wild spaces. Growing up here, but also travelling and working abroad for a number of years has taught me to appreciate why I love this continent above all others. After spending my first 18 years learning to love the wild, I studied Zoology and then decided to mix that with tourism – the link between the two in Africa is obvious. I met Suzanne, we fell in love, we worked for some of the best in the business, and we dreamt of offering our own signature luxury safaris to the world’s most discerning travellers. We now live that dream every day! We also give back through the Zambesia Conservation Alliance, which we co-founded with my brother Robin. Without Africa’s wild spaces and the incredible communities that live alongside them we have nothing and so it is our duty to play our part in their protection. We teach our two special daughters this message often!

What Makes Africa Special?
Africa is wild, pure and full of spectacular surprises. It never offers up a dull moment and life this way feels full of flavour. Things somehow smell, taste, look, sound and ultimately feel better here. It’s easier to connect with one’s soul through the abundance of the natural world around us.

Memorable Experience
Too many to count, but I once turned a canoe on the Zambezi into a speed boat with my paddling effort alone, when a rather large crocodile came out the water and hit the side of the canoe, right next to me. I am still here today and love the river.

Suzanne Everaerts-Brown

Sales Director

I was born and raised in a picturesque village in the Netherlands where many hours were spent my five sisters in the countryside, cycling and appreciating nature. Although I have a deep fondness for Europe, with its rich history and diversity, I yearned to see more of the world. After high-school my life of travel started by moving to the Rocky Mountains in Canada. Now, many years later, I have studied, worked & lived in four different continents and travelled to many places around the globe. I love learning about different cultures, traditions, languages and sampling culinary arts & flavours. For the past 15 years my travels are no longer solo as I crossed paths with Luke in the desert sands of the UAE. From the day we met, we have been enjoying our explorations together and a few years later our two girls came along on the journey.

What Makes Africa Special?
The people, The landscape, The wildlife, The Sunsets.
I simply love immersing myself in the great outdoors. Taking the easy route is not part of my itinerary as I chose the road less travelled. Creating memorable experiences by venturing into the unknown is where the true happiness and fulfilment for the soul can be found Although I am not from Africa, I call it my home.

Memorable Experience
The vastness, thrill and beauty by flying in a helicopter without doors over the Okavango Delta. Watching the wildlife from above and landing in the middle of nowhere, celebrating life and sipping champagne

MEMORY SALIMU

DESTINATION SPECIALIST

I am privileged to call Zimbabwe’s Tourism hub, Victoria Falls, my home – it has been for just under a decade. The atmosphere around the Majestic Zambezi River and the Mighty Mosi oa Tunya is one that brings a warm “fuzziness” to the soul; coupled with the rich culture, hospitality and diversity that is seen and felt from the people, what is there not to love. My two young boys are not any difference, they are warm and hospitable, with their photographer father always close by to capture the smiles.

What Makes Africa Special?
I am a true Africa enthusiast and the years I have spent working through safari itineraries has helped me appreciate this one truth – Africa captivates your soul. The spectacular wildlife and birdlife, the dramatic landscapes, the rich traditions, the culinary experiences and wines and the breathtaking sunsets – Africa absolutely changes you forever.

Memorable Experience
When you close your eyes and quieten your thoughts while standing on the deck of any safari lodge on the bush you hear and experience one this, total silence, and absolute serenity.

MADRÉ VILJOEN

OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

I am privileged to have been living in Zimbabwe for the past 32 years, and to call Victoria Falls my home. I am happily married with two adult children. As a family we LOVE the bush.

What Makes Africa Special?
For me the essence of Africa is captured in a summer thunderstorm, which epitomizes the variety of Africa: the smells, the soft light, the crackling thunder and piercing lightning, and the quick and thankful response from her soils. I love being immersed in Africa’s wild, contrasting and often surprising beauty.

Memorable Experience
I find it hard to choose: I have been mesmerized walking the streets of Old Jerusalem, humbled by the beautiful architecture of golden domed churches in Moscow, and captivated by a Burchell sandgrouse collecting water in its wings for it’s chicks, at a water pan in Hwange National Park.

LIFE BLESSING GWAZANI

MEDIA SPECIALIST

A Zimbabwean by birth but Motswana by origin from a small tribe called Nanjwa in Pandamatenga Village (Botswana).

Born in 1989 in Hwange town 100km from the adventure capital Victoria Falls. I have lived 31 years of my life in Victoria Falls City and spent only 2 full years away.

Memorable Experience
Felt like being in the Garden of Eden but only surrounded by Elephants (Elephant Sands Camp Botswana)

TINASHE MAONENI

GUEST LIAISON
(ON THE GROUND)

Before I am a travel enthusiast or a musician I am a hopeless romantic who has fallen in love with Africa’s colors, textures, sounds, tastes, nature and cultures. I am in awe of this magnificent place I call home and it brings me great joy to share the little I have seen of it with others.

What Makes Africa Special?
It is very easy to settle on the global fact that Africa is a single continent. A single geographical territory which upon mentioning evokes very specific, almost stereotypical ideas, expectations, imagery or emotions to many if not most people from outside of this vast land. A fascinating yet less exposed truth is that Africa is as diverse as it is massive. North to South, Central, East to West it is home to over three thousand tribes who speak a staggering two thousand or so languages. Its difficult fathom the vast spectrum of cultures, history and potential presented by such a place. Imagine the landscapes, flora and fauna, the tastes and smells of this landmass. All of this and how its people have and continue to interact with it.

Memorable Experience
Watching a distant bull elephant’s silhouette, perfectly illuminated by the sun as it sinks beyond the horizon.