The moment you meet or speak to an Alluring Africa travel specialist, you’ll notice a few things immediately:

  • They listen. Our advisors take the time to truly understand what you are looking for from your African safari, ensuring every detail reflects your priorities.

  • They care. From romance and multi-generational family travel to photography-led journeys and immersive cultural experiences, your advisor keeps what matters most to you front of mind while crafting your itinerary.

  • They go there. Our travel specialists regularly visit key safari destinations across Africa, maintaining first-hand knowledge of camps, lodges, and evolving experiences.

  • They know. With decades of combined experience in African travel, our team brings deep expertise and on-the-ground insight to every safari we design.

Meet Our Award-Winning Safari Experts

Susan Neva

Senior Travel Advisor | Condé Nast Travel Specialist | Travel + Leisure A-List

Susan Neva is a senior travel advisor at Alluring Africa and a globally recognized luxury safari specialist. With more than 30 years of experience designing exceptional journeys across Africa, she brings unmatched expertise, precision, and insight to every itinerary she creates.

Susan has been named a Travel + Leisure A-List Top Safari Specialist (2022–2026) and is also recognized as a Condé Nast Travel Specialist, distinctions that reflect her mastery of African travel and her ability to craft deeply personal, flawlessly executed safaris.

Her approach balances exclusivity, authenticity, and seamless logistics, whether she is designing multi-generational family journeys, solo adventures, or destination celebrations. A long-term advocate of conservancy-based travel, Susan is deeply committed to supporting wildlife protection and wilderness preservation through thoughtfully designed itineraries in exclusive regions.

Her expertise is often revealed in the extraordinary moments she creates, from private vow renewal ceremonies in the Serengeti with floral installations, Maasai officiants, and candlelit dinners under the stars, to complex, multi-country journeys requiring real-time problem solving and absolute attention to detail.

In an increasingly complex travel landscape, Susan and the Alluring Africa team operate with proactive monitoring and 24/7 on-the-ground support, ensuring guests feel confident, cared for, and fully prepared every step of the way.

Coral Cameron

Private Travel Designer

Born and raised in South Africa, Coral Cameron brings an instinctive understanding of the continent to every safari she designs. For Coral, travel is not just a profession but a lifelong calling, rooted in a deep passion for wildlife, conservation, and meaningful human connection.

With more than 22 years of experience in African travel design, Coral’s approach begins with listening. She takes the time to understand her guests’ wishes, values, and travel style, crafting bespoke itineraries that feel deeply personal and intentionally designed. Drawing on her own extensive travels and her honest, thoughtful advice, she creates journeys that reflect the true spirit of Africa. As she likes to say, “Who better to sell Africa, than an African?”

She finds her greatest joy in exceeding expectations, delivering those unplanned, unforgettable moments that turn a safari into a life-defining experience. Whether it’s sharing stories around a campfire with Maasai warriors in Kenya or guiding guests toward responsible partners that support conservation and local communities, Coral ensures every journey leaves a positive impact.

Her favorite destination is Zimbabwe, particularly Mana Pools, a hidden gem known for its intimate wildlife encounters and guided walking safaris through extraordinary landscapes.

Cheryl Gould

Private Travel Designer

With over 35 years in the travel industry, Cheryl Gould brings a rare depth of experience and an enduring love for Africa to every journey she designs. Originally from South Africa, her connection to the continent runs through everything she creates, from classic safaris to seamless combinations of wildlife and beach escapes.

Cheryl is known for her ability to weave together every detail with care and intention, creating itineraries that feel effortless yet richly layered. She delights in introducing travelers to Africa’s contrasts, pairing iconic game viewing with pristine beaches and lesser-known destinations that surprise and inspire.

Botswana holds a special place in Cheryl’s heart, a destination she returns to again and again for its raw beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife encounters. For her, Africa’s magic often lies in the imperfect, unexpected moments, the stories that stay with travelers long after they return home.

Guests consistently describe Cheryl as attentive, knowledgeable, and always just a message away. Her dedication, warmth, and deep understanding of Africa make her a trusted guide for travelers seeking a safari that reflects their passions and dreams.

Work With Africa’s Most Trusted Safari Experts

👉Connect with the Alluring Africa team to begin planning a bespoke safari, designed with expertise, intention, and on-the-ground insight.