Who we are
About Us.
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Hello and a very warm welcome to the beginning of your African journey with us.
My name is Colette van Zyl, founder of Famous Africa and your dedicated bespoke travel planner, committed to crafting exceptional and deeply personal travel experiences tailored to your every desire.
Born and raised in the vibrant coastal city of Durban, South Africa, my passion for this extraordinary continent was shaped from an early age.
Following my graduation with a Diploma in Tourism, I began my career within luxury lodges, gaining invaluable on-the-ground experience before transitioning into consulting—where I now specialise in transforming African travel dreams into seamless, unforgettable realities for my clients.
Listed on SafariBookings.com5.00 from 2 Google reviewsAugust 2026What our clients say about our safaris
★★★★★
“Fabulous dream come true.Unique and super recomendable experience.Thank you Collette for your help and advice.”
★★★★★
“We had the opportunity to visit South Africa with Colette´s know- how and it turned out to be a wonderful experience; every detail taken into account …”
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Send a note with where you are dreaming of and roughly when. No documents and no payment details are asked for at enquiry stage.
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