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Dana Leidel

Travel Designer

Dana Leidel has made traveling not just her profession, but her vocation. From her high school years in Australia, to her tourism studies with stays abroad in the Canary Islands and England, to her extensive work experience in the tourism industry, Dana is a true globetrotter. Her specialization in Southern Africa, the Indian Ocean including Madagascar and Morocco, coupled with her passion for unforgettable travel experiences, makes her an indispensable voice on "Safari Memories".

dana@takememories.com
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For me, the true essence of traveling is putting the camera aside and completely absorbing the moment in nature. There is nothing quite like the awe and humility you feel when you experience the incredible diversity and wild wonders of Africa up close.
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A woman with brown hair tied in a bun, wearing sunglasses and a white sleeveless top, overlooks a coastal landscape from a high viewpoint.
A woman sits on the front of a green safari vehicle parked on a sunny, grassy area with a blue sky overhead.
A smiling woman with brown hair taking a selfie on a balcony overlooking the ocean and rocks in South Africa.
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Meine unvergesslichste Reise

Südafrika, Sambia, Simbabwe

Es ist schwer, diese Vielfalt auf eine einzige Reise herunterzubrechen, aber die unvergesslichste Reise führte mich durch Südafrika, Simbabwe und Sambia: von den niedlichen Pinguinen am Boulders Beach über spektakuläre Helikopterflüge vom Manyeleti-Wildreservat nach Lapalala und weiter nach Welgevonden, bis hin zu den beeindruckenden Victoriafällen und einer unvergesslichen Safari in Sambia. Die Vielfalt an Landschaften, Tieren und Begegnungen hat diese Reise zu einem Erlebnis gemacht, das meine Liebe zu Afrika nur noch tiefer werden ließ.

Auf meiner Bucket List

Lappland

Eine meiner Top-3 Bucket List Reisen ist eine Schlittenhund-Tour durch Lappland. Mit den Hunden als Team zusammen durch die verschneite, unberührte Natur, Nordlichter erleben – das verspricht Abenteuer pur!

Experience & background

Since entering the industry in 2013 and starting her traditional travel consultancy in 2022, Dana Leidel has established herself not only as a South Africa specialist, but also as an expert in luxury and customized travel experiences. Her travel experience spans South Africa, Namibia, Botswana to Uganda and Zimbabwe, giving her a deep understanding of Africa's unique wildlife and culture.

Personal life

Dana's personal travel adventures, particularly her first safari experiences and walking safaris in the bush, have had a profound impact on her life. These experiences have not only awakened her passion for Africa, but have also shaped her approach to travel consulting. She firmly believes that a good individual trip should fulfill the individual wishes and dreams of every traveler. Dana advises travelers to take their time, really absorb their surroundings and enjoy Africa's breathtaking wildlife with all their senses.

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See where I've traveled

A woman with brown hair tied in a bun, wearing sunglasses and a white sleeveless top, overlooks a coastal landscape from a high viewpoint.
Country Südafrika
Safari, Weincountry, Kapstadt, Tafelberg, wilde Küste, Wildnis, Geschichte, Strände – Südafrika hat alles South Africa
A woman observing a foggy mountain landscape with a monastery built into the cliffside.
Country Bhutan
Spirituelles Himalaya Land in dem die Uhren noch so ganz anders ticken als bei uns
Three people on a mokoro boat navigating through a calm river in the Okavango Delta, Botswana with lush trees and a partly cloudy sky.
Country Botswana
Wildnis, Wasser, unvergleichliches Safariabenteuer Botswana