About us

GoVacation Africa is a full service destination management company, specialising in inbound travel to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to name a few. We offer professional services and client specific consultation to both the FIT and group leisure travel segments.

We are part of a global brand, with decades worth of business experience in core international markets. We have come to understand the nature of the world traveller very well, and how best to deliver and maintain a professional service.

We have also come to know the peculiarities of the African continent as a destination, through first-hand practice on the ground.

Our people are passionate ambassadors for the destinations they call home. They have amassed countless hours worth of personal experience, qualifying them as specialists in their respective fields – be that operational, logistical or administrative.

Despite being built on a solid foundation in respect of product, process and technological innovation, we have learned that we have no edge without our people and their passion, creativity, flexibility, skill and experience.

Our values

Drive

Showing energy, passion and determination. Approaching every task with enthusiasm.

Engage

Creating a great working environment in which everyone can feel they have a positive contribution to make.

Respect

Taking advantage of different perspectives and respecting differences among team members, customers and partners.

Our Expertise

Unique Market Knowledge

Although we are always plugged into global market trends, we have a clear understanding about the legalities and practicalities of doing business in Africa. We have a genuine passion for, and a first-hand specialist understanding of the African destinations in which we operate

Our People & Our Footprint

Our people are all from the regions in which they operate, and are unrivalled in their knowledge and experience. We have established offices in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Uganda, as well as offering services in other African countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Rwanda. This furthers our hands-on approach to doing business, giving you peace of mind.

Technological Innovation

We understand that we need to be ahead of technological trends, and have built our systems with both connectivity and efficiency in mind. Our clients benefit in respect of inventory, availability and systems.

Preferential Rates and Availability

Collective buying power, coupled with focused product and supplier relationship management over time, have given us the edge in respect of the rates we have negotiated with our partners, as well as the real-time availability of inventory.

Comprehensive Product Portfolio

We enjoy a best-in-class range of products across the board in each destination, with preferential rates and contracting. Our clients benefit from relationships we have gone to great lengths to build over time.

Our Services

We have always endeavoured to take ownership and accountability of every aspect of our visitors’ experience during their time with us. Our portfolio of services includes:

Full service support

From the moment of arrival until departure, a dedicated tour guide or manager is available to the traveller 24/7 to ensure a safe, effortless and enjoyable experience. Highly skilled and service oriented Meet and Greet representatives are also available to assist travellers on the ground with their needs, such as welcoming them in their language of choice, tracking down their luggage, and assisting them with documentation or check-in procedures.

Our Fleet

Our comprehensive vehicle fleet includes mini-vans, luxury vehicles, economy sedans, modern touring vehicles, four wheel drive Land cruisers, as well as touring coaches. You are assured of exceptional value for money; highly trained and accredited registered drivers and chauffeurs; and transfer services in line with international insurance and safety standards. Owning and fully controlling our fleet enables us to guarantee and uphold vehicle standards at all times.

Group & Group Series Travel

We are qualified to take care of your group travel, be that family or special interest, and have a wealth of experience in tailor-making, co-ordinating and managing unique African itineraries.

Individual Travel

Our dedicated travel consultants design and organise a limitless choice of itineraries, and create tailor-made plans to fulfil the desires of all travellers to Africa.

Special Interest Tours

Specialised itineraries for the wedding, honeymoon, family, golf, scuba diving, and luxury retreat traveller.

Self-Drive Tours

An experience for travellers who want to explore the country at their own pace with the assurance that there is someone at hand to assist 24/7/365.

Expert multi-lingual Tour Guides

As we are involved in the selection and training of our professional guides, we can guarantee that the service they offer is exceptional, and in a league of its own.

Scheduled & Private Guided Tours

Custom-made portfolio of guided tours with bilingual (English and German) qualified registered tour guides.

Buy a Green Seat

In an effort to offset carbon emissions from travel-related activities and to support worthwhile conservation efforts, Tourvest Destination Management is encouraging travellers to purchase a green seat.

Guests who elect to purchase a green seat will be given a green seat badge, handmade by the African Home Community Project in Cape Town, as a memento and thank you from us for participating in this fantastic initiative.

It should be noted that there is no deduction for the badge and that your full financial contribution will go towards the beneficiaries of our Green Seat programme, which are Trees for Tourism and the The Endangered Wildlife Trust (Conservation Canines Project and the Endangered Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphin Project ).

Technology

Connecting and empowering your business through our technology

Our Destinations

GoVacation Africa has established offices in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Each is managed by its own dedicated local team. We also specialise in travel to the following African regions: