Travel Advisor
Suzanne van Heerden
She/Her
Expertise
- Southern Africa,
- Nashville,
- Western North Carolina,
- Southern Appalachian Mountains,
- Food & Wine,
- Safari
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About
Ecotourism and sustainable travel advocate meets G&T queen! Africa is my passion and my forever true love. Nashville-based but home is a small town in South Africa.
Home airports
BNA when in Nash and OR Tambo when in South Africa.
My travel style
You will find me where there aren't any crowds. I like meeting the locals and experiencing places the way the locals do! I love to be anywhere outdoors – overlanding, safaris, backpacking – that is where you will find me! I am a huge advocate for ecotourism, conservation and giving back to the community. I love getting involved any way possible through my travels. Most importantly I like to travel as sustainable as possible. A safari anywhere in Africa with a G&T sundowner stop is my perfect holiday!
Favorite hotels
Recently returned from:
Whitewater-rafting near Asheville.
Exploring farmer’s markets in Nashville.
Road-tripping along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
Camping in Kruger National Park.
Dreaming of:
Every corner of Africa – Mt. Kilimanjaro, Maasai Mara, Mokoro safari.
Ireland's countryside.
The Australian Outback.
Hiking the Te Araroa in New Zealand.
One thing I can't travel without...
A good playlist.
Two truths, one lie:
I have gotten lost in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and a search party had to come find me.
I have been charged by an African Elephant Bull in Kruger National Park.
I have competed in the World Gold Panning Championships in Poland.
Suzanne's guides
Travel Advisor
Suzanne van Heerden
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