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I love and have lived in both Africa and South America, the two continents I offer services to. South Africa and Peru are my homes. I’ve also travelled extensively to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia and Mozambique, as well as to Chile, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. I am here to guide you through the process of creating the perfect holiday memory. Just ask me.
About Nanan Travel
Anybody can put a vacation package together. The digital world makes it easy to research flights, hotels and excursions. But the internet does not know you. All of the research in the world won’t tell you what a new destination is really like based on what you really need. That is why we are in business. Our whole purpose is to make sure that you have a travel experience that you will never forget, without costing you your sanity, wasted time or life savings.
We don’t do generic packages. We represent a number of top-shelf safari and tour operators. We’ve worked with them to create great travel deals for you and booking through us is cheaper than going to them directly. We are very focused on the countries we specialise in and know the lay of their lands intimately. You are at the centre of everything we do. Let us be your local travel expert; we will tailor everything to your exacting needs and give you the experience of a lifetime.
German de la Melena
I have always loved travelling. A few years ago, I put together a trip to Peru for a large group of friends from all over the world. It was for one of my milestone birthdays (and no, I’m not saying which milestone ). The vacation was one of the best travel experiences of my life. Based on the feedback, the same was true for my friends and they started asking me to arrange more travel jaunts for them to South America. Then travellers from Peru started asking me to put together their perfect holidays to Africa.
They told their friends, who approached me to do the same. I’ve always had hospitality in my veins. I’ve owned a restaurant and managed guest houses. I love this business. It made absolute sense that my next chapter must be a one-stop travel agency; to provide an all-inclusive travel service for people travelling to places I know and love. And that is how NananTravel came about.
Travel to Africa
There are so many destinations in Africa, from Kanya and Tanzania with the animal migration, Uganda or Rwanda with the majestic Gorillas to South Africa or Namibia, Mozambique or Zanzibar, Victoria Falls. Wherever your destination is? We will make sure you have the best travel experience.
Travel to Peru
Peru, is such an incredible country to visit, with so many options, Beach Holiday? Culture, history, Food, adventure? Tell us what your heart desires we will make it happen, Lima is the gastronomical capital of the world, machi Picchu is one of the seven wonders and we could go on…
What Makes Us Different
At Nanan, we know why you travel. Whether it be for vacation or work, relaxation or adventure, we make it our business to know what you want from your trip and to make sure you get exactly that, and more. That’s why we work directly and personally with our travelers to understand your needs and put something together that is unique to you. We have intimate knowledge and experience of the amazing destinations we’re sending you to and also know a lot about where you’re from. Let our travel agency give you the experience of a lifetime.
Why Travel With Us
I love and have lived in both Africa and South America, the two continents I offer services to. South Africa and Peru are my homes. I’ve also travelled extensively to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia and Mozambique, as well as to Chile, Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. I am here to guide you through the process of creating the perfect holiday memory. Just ask me.
Transport
How are you getting around? Is that your only option? Is it cheap? Cost-efficient? Have you considered whether it’s the best use of your time? We know the places you’re going to. And how easy or difficult it is to get around there. We also know what you’re used to. Let us help you figure out how to get from point A to B to see all there is to see, effortlessly.
Restaurants
Our travellers love their food. New destinations mean new food discoveries. Every meal is an opportunity to delight yourself with new tastes and smells and experiences. Online reviews might tell you about others’ experiences, but we know what you want and will get you to the right food hot-spot wherever you’re going. No mess, no fuss, no bad restaurant choices.
Activities
You know where you want to go but what do you want to do once you’re there? Sometimes the number of options are overwhelming. Sometimes time is so precious you need to do only the right things. Maybe you can’t find excursions where you’re going. Don’t risk it. Whatever your needs, we’re here to tailor-make your experience. #Justask
Accommodation
Before you do a city and date search on a hotel or travel advisor site, you need to know what you want from your lodging. What do you really need? Your hotel needs are our speciality. Your perfect accommodation is our mission. Because nobody wants to think they’ve found a “gem” at a “bargain price” only to arrive to something that just doesn’t work.
What Our Clients Say
Brendan Magauran2024-04-14Incredible! Beyond expectations. German guided us on an absolutely amazing trip to Cape Town, Franschhoek, Hermanus and a safari at Thornybush game reserve. Every recommendation was spot on from a restaurants to a guided tour of Cape Point, the Hop on hop off bus, where to visit in the wine country, lodging in a beach front suite in Hermanus. As for the safari at Thornybush - WOW! More than we could have ever imagined in terms of luxury and game sightings. Thank you German. Looking forward to our next trip with you as our guide. And yes, we have told all family and friends, this is the man to contact for their travels.Ellen H.2024-04-12We feel beyond lucky to have found Nanan Travel! We are from the USA and are DIY-ers, used to making our own travel arrangements. When planning for our bucket-list trip to S. Africa, it quickly got overwhelming and stressful to differentiate among the innumerable safari options on the internet, figure out domestic flights, assess safety concerns, find a private driver to tour Cape Point, etc. We did not want to travel with a tour group, nor use a global internet travel agency, so I looked for a travel agent actually based in Cape Town so that we could deal with just one person who really knew the area. I found Nanan based on location and reviews, then was sold by their individualized approach and willingness to help with as much or as little of the planning as one wants. We reached out to German de la Melena and he answered immediately, even though it was a Sunday evening in Cape Town, wanting to hear all about our wishes so that he could work on things promptly and have a suggested itinerary by the time we woke up the next morning! He was thoughtful, conscientious, friendly, worked within our budget and did not try to upsell us, gave us options and even incorporated some specific requests we had. From that initial contact on, all the stress and worry about our upcoming trip went away! After designing a fantastic itinerary for us, the true test of an amazing travel agent came when my husband injured himself the week before our trip and couldn’t travel, requiring us to postpone for 4 weeks. While we were dealing with stressful health issues, we gave German our medical documentation and he took care of the rest. He had to change all of our reservations and domestic flights, and went above and beyond to do so without our incurring more expense. What a huge relief! German remained remarkably responsive before and during our trip, able to advise on any question and troubleshoot any problem, reachable by What’s App in minutes. Between the great itinerary and the peace of mind, working with German and knowing he had our back truly made all the difference in our experience being the trip of a lifetime!! Thank you, German! You deserve more than 5 stars and I will refer everyone I know to you!Pablo Berenbaum2024-03-17Exclente organización. Hoteles, tours, impecables !!! Gracias Germán x las sugerencias, el viaje fue INCREIBLE !Faisal Alaali2024-03-13I cannot say enough great things about Nanan Travel. He organized a spectacular trip to South Africa for me, and every detail was absolutely perfect. From the boutique hotels to the incredible safari stays, everything was top-notch and exceeded my expectations. The entire trip was seamlessly planned, and I never once had to worry about a thing. The accommodations were luxurious, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and the overall experience was truly unforgettable. Last part was the stay in Cape Town before heading back home. The city is absolutely stunning, and I was able to explore all it had to offer thanks to the amazing recommendations from German. I highly recommend Nanan Travel for anyone looking to plan a trip to South Africa or any other destination. Their attention to detail, personalized service, and overall expertise make them the best in the business. Thank you German for an incredible journey that I will never forget!Manuel D2024-03-08Hemos pasado días espectaculares en Sudáfrica y Zimbabue, toda la organización de nuestros hijos con German funcionaron perfectamente. Todas las actividades, lodges, tours, safaris, fueron perfectos, así como el trato recibido en cada lugar fue muy personalizado, haciendo que este viaje sea inolvidable. Cada detalle funcionó a la perfección. Nanan Travel es 100% confiable y recomendable.Monica C2024-03-08Acabamos de llegar a Lima después de un viaje soñado a Africa. Mi hija y su esposo, que habían hecho Safari el año pasado por su Luna de Miel, querían que los cuatros papas viviéramos y sintiéramos toda la adrenalina y experiencias que ellos habían vivido, así que no lo pensaron dos veces y nos invitaron a este viaje único y maravilloso. Gracias Nanan Travel, gracias German, hemos vivido lo que realmente quisieron transmitirnos los Manuela y Rodrigo, los lugares visitados, las atenciones, los hoteles y su staff, todo, y la experiencia de estar con los animales asi de cerca es única. Si quieren hacer un viaje soñado, no dejen de contactar a German, escriban a Nanan Travel, y no se arrepentirán. Gracias por Todo!!Gustavo Rivera2024-03-05Fue espectacular, desde el momento en que llegamos a Cape Town hasta que llegamos a Lima de vuelta estuvimos súper engreídos, los lugares escogidos para descansar , los guías, todo lo conocido !!, realmente un viaje de ensueño, recomendado a mil !!! Gracias Germán, eres un capo !!!Violeta Rivera2024-03-05Espectacular ! hemos pasado unos días increíbles con un servicio de primera Volvería hacer el mismo viaje mañana mismo !!!Lizbett Arevalo2024-02-26If you want to sit back, relax and enjoy… German is the way to go! My 16 YO son and I had the best dream trip came true to South Africa thanks to him! I can’t thank you enough German! Starting from Cape town then Safari and meeting my best friend in Johannesburg… I call it an OVER THE TOP kind of vacation🤩🤩🤩🙌🙏❤️🐆🐘🇿🇦🦁 🦏
