Sonja Brand

Africa Travel Specialist

Sonja is a Senior Travel Consultant who's been with Cedarberg Africa since 2002. She has almost seen and done it all Born in the Free State before moving to the Western Cape, she would never have imagined the travel opportunities that have come across her path as part of the Cedarberg Africa team.

Sonja will always remember her first trip to Madikwe Game Reserve, staying at Madikwe Hills and experiencing her first game drive and wonderful game viewing. From that moment Sonja realized that her passion for introducing people to the adventure of the beauty of Africa would be a lifelong one.

She has fond memories of travelling with her family- her husband and two boys to Namibia and quad-biking with them on the dunes near Swakopmund. Climbing to the top of the tallest dunes in Sossusvlei and visiting the Fish River Canyon were just a few of the highlights of our trip. Another highlight of her travels was when she went on a Rovos trip from Cape Town to Pretoria- a true luxury rail experience! I

Sonja is passionate about crafting personalized experiences and loves a challenge and getting stuck into the details.

More on Sonja Brand

One thing I always pack on a Safari trip

I will always make sure I have backup batteries for my camera or a power bank if I want to take pictures with my mobile phone.

What are your favourite types of trips to plan?

Self-drive itineraries for couples/honeymooners.

Which month do you most enjoy travelling?

I arrange Wildflower tours and love the months of August/September because then the world-renowned flower display of the Namaqualand wildflowers are at their best. This is a vista everyone should experience once in their lifetime. It’s truly remarkable, an explosion of colour that vanishes as quickly as it appears.

Where are you planning to visit next?

I would love to visit the Caprivi Strip with my husband and combine that with another trip through Namibia then continuing on to Zimbabwe to enjoy Victoria Falls.

Sonja Brand's Favourite Destinations

Namibia

The vast Etosha salt pan, the shimmering dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert and the Caprivi wetlands make Namibia an exhilarating safari destination.

Victoria Falls

The Zimbabwean side of the Victoria Falls offers some of the finest views of the falls and the little town of Victoria Falls remains safe and tranquil.