(19 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Nana Essandoh

Crownsville, MD
Luxury Travel, Safari, Ocean & River Cruise Expert

Are you tired of spending hours online, trying to plan your perfect vacation? Look no further! As a dedicated and experienced travel agent, I'm here to take all the stress out of your travel planning and create an unforgettable journey tailored ju...
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South Africa, Ghana, African Continent Expertise

I was born and raised in Africa before immigrating to the United States, so I have a vast wealth of knowledge about the continent and in particular, South Africa and Ghana. As such, I would love to plan an unforgettable experience for you!


Many countries in Africa have excellent Safaris. I can help you choose the best experience! Seeing the “Big Five” (lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants, and buffalo) in their natural habitat is magical and life-changing. Working with my sources in Africa, I will provide you with the best Safari experience!  


South Africa has many superb Safari parks, including Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand Game Park, and Madikwe Game Reserve. In addition, the country offers many other attractions to broaden the experience, including Table Mountain National Park, Robbins Island, Penguin Colony, Cape of Good Hope, The Cape Winelands, and The Aquilla Game Reserve.  


Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, is beautiful and rich in historical sites. Any traveler’s list should include sites such as Cradle of Humankind, Lesedi Village, Soweto, Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu’s birth place, and many others. Johannesburg also offers a very active nightlife, with casinos, upscale shopping and several renowned restaurants. 


Other cities in South Africa have much to offer. Durban has great beaches and surfing. Pretoria has great museums and historic sites.  Stellenbosch has some of the best wines in the world. 


Please contact me to plan your truly remarkable South African adventure. Experience the “unbelievable” yourself. 

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17 of 27 people found this review helpful
The best trip of my life was my river cruise.
I asked a friend of mine if she knew of anyone who was going on a cruise. That inquiry changed my travel experiences forever. She referred me to Nana Essandoh. I booked my first vacation with her in June 2008 and she has planned every vacation for me since. She has planned luxury cruises, resort vacations, river cruises, and destination vacations.

Nana is the most caring and knowledgeable travel agent. Since my first cruise, I truly feel taken care of. She plans every detail. She made suggestions as to what activities to do, what to buy, what to eat, what to see, what to wear, and what precautions to take. She made me feel that she cared about me and wanted to ensure that I made the most of my vacation. Because of her guidance, I had loads of fun and had time to relax. It had a wonderful time.

She is always professional and experienced. Over the years, I have asked Nana, “Where am I going on vacation?” I depend on her to tell me because she considers my personal s
By  Pam  from  District Heights, Maryland
Traveled to  Prague ~ Czech Republic ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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14 of 22 people found this review helpful
Amazing family cruise!
Nana is wonderful to work with! She is well traveled and is a plethora of information in setting up a bargain trip to a 5 Star extravaganza!
By  TC  from  Kent Island, Md.
Traveled to  Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Nana Essandoh responded:
Thanks Tae for your review, it has been a pleasure working with your family.

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16 of 26 people found this review helpful
Magnificent experience.
Working with Nana was a wonderful experience. She made great suggestions on destinations and great hotels to stay.
By  None  from  Bowie, MD
Traveled to  Sweden ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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14 of 22 people found this review helpful
Best trip ever!
On our trip to Hawaii, Nana called ahead and requested that the restaurant do a Birthday diner for my Mother and I. It was a complete surprise to us. Nana pays attention to the details making our travel experience with her 5star.
By  Hawaiibound  from  Baltimore Md.
Traveled to  Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Nana Essandoh responded:
Hi Amy, I was so glad both you and your mom enjoyed the birthday dinner .

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16 of 26 people found this review helpful
Caribbean vacations
Nana Essandoh has become our family’s sole travel agent. We slelected her because her service is superior and we have full confidence in her delivery. One needs just to give her the parameters of one’s travel desires. She comes back with high quality comparative data and information to enable one to weigh the options. Then, she takes the time to discuss the information and helps one to reach a comfortable decision. She goes over details: various airline carriers, departing and arriving flight times, seating peferences, travel insurance companies and their coverage offerings, lounges, reliable local transportation to hotel/resort, security and safety situations at destination, etc. She often has first hand knowledge of one’s destination. She is a diligent agent. We have used her services for travel to Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Working with her to arrange one’s travel is a delight.
By  Billy200  from  Columbia, MD
Traveled to  Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • South Africa
  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Krueger National Park
  • Lesedi Cultural Village

Travel Specialist:

  • Groups
  • All Inclusive
  • Luxury
  • Honeymoons

Top Travel Partners:

  • AmaWaterways
  • Avalon Waterways

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTA
  • ACC: Accredited Cruise Councellor
  • VTA : Verified Travel Advisor Certification
  • CTA: Certified Travel Advisor
  • Tauck Specialist
  • Seabourn Specialist

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