The Tourvest Inbound Operations travel product offering is both comprehensive and complete. As the leader in the Sub Saharan Africa tourism industry, we pride ourselves in innovating new and exciting ways to explore Sub Saharan Africa. Our full destination product range will ensure that even the most jaded traveller to our shores will delight in the smorgasbord of opportunity. Regardless of whether you are looking for the companionship of fellow travellers on one of our Scheduled Tours or the personal exclusive experience of a highly tailor-made special interest itinerary - we have the perfect travel solution for your needs. Our range of types of travel on offer includes:


SELF DRIVES

Ideal for couples and small groups of travellers looking to experience the real Africa at their own pace. Many return travellers choose to travel on a self drive basis to revisit past highlights and experience new areas previously not included due to time constraints of their last visit. Our experience shows us that these travellers take more time to enjoy this type of travel at their own leisurely pace. South Africa has an excellent network of well sign-posted tarred roads, allowing easy access to any area visited. With our excellent cellular network coverage, detailed Travelplanner documen-tation packs, back-up country-wide infra-structure and Managers on Duty contacts, self drive holidays are fast becoming the most popular way to fully experience South Africa.



SCHEDULED ESCORTED TOURS

Ideal for first time visitors to the country and single travellers looking to travel with like-minded companions. Our comprehensive range of varying classifications ensures that value for money is achieved, and due to the modular format of the tours, can be added together to create longer itineraries. Having a wide range of guaranteed departures and the opportunity to book any of the scheduled itineraries on a private basis, these guided tours continue to provide well planned exciting value for money opportunities to explore South Africa.

SPECIAL INTEREST

All of our tours and safaris offer a multitude of experiences and most touch on one form of special interest or another. For travellers looking for a more focused itinerary, centered around their unique passion or interest, our special interest itineraries are designed to enthral and excite even the most jaded traveller. The variety of special interest tours is limited only by one’s imagination, be it a vacation designed around the numerous family orientated resorts, a house boat stay, specialist guided tours in remote wilderness areas or an itinerary focused on the various modes of transport available, many clients choose to incorporate a special interest module as part of their full Southern African experience, whilst remaining focused on the region’s highlights.



DAY TOURS

From typical historic excursions to alternative and constantly changing urban happenings, all of our day tours are carefully designed to expose clients to the ultimate variety of attractions on offer. Day tours are offered in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Hazyview. Day tours are operated on a guaranteed scheduled basis or alternatively can be tailormade on a private basis to accommodate special interests.

TRANSFERS AND SHUTTLES

For tourists arriving from all over the world, there is probably nothing more daunting than arriving at an international airport and having to make your own way to your transfer, car rental kiosk or hotel. Having recognised this, we offer a full range of transfers and shuttle options for maximum flexibility, with the option of a meet and greet service for those who require the additional attention. The transfer and shuttle offering will enhance your stay regardless of the type of travel experience you have chosen.



ADVENTURE ACTIVITY BASED TRAVEL

Southern Africa is an adventure and sport-lover’s paradise. With some 3 500 km of coastline, snow-capped mountains, grassy plains, deserts and magnificent waterfalls, there is no African region that offers a greater variety of adventure activities. Canoeing, fishing and white water rafting can be as challenging as you like and depend on the river chosen, whilst shark diving or the highest bunji in the world will challenge the most ardent adrenaline junkie. The adventure traveller can enjoy an historic flight in a vintage aircraft, paraglide, skydive and hot air balloon through the blue skies or experience Southern Africa on foot, mountain bike, horse or elephantback, traversing through large areas of diverse scenery often not accessible by vehicle.


LINGER LONGER

The innovative Linger Longer concept affords clients the opportunity to stay at one property for longer periods of time at discounted rates or a free stay at a complimentary property. Offers include a stay for 3, pay for 2; stay for 4, pay for 3 or spend 6 nights at two circuit properties and pay for 3 nights. Conditions vary at the different properties and a full range of Linger Longer offers are available on request.



CITY, SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGES

Although all of our itineraries include a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy the urban aspect of South Africa, we offer packages designed specifically to maximise this type of experience. City, shopping and entertainment packages are available in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Sun City. These stay put or circuit itineraries can be enhanced with spa offerings and shopping assistants who will source specific requirements before arrival.

LUXURY RAIL SAFARIS

Luxury rail safaris in Africa are designed to intrigue, enchant and romance visitors to Sub Saharan Africa. The luxury Blue Train, Rovos Rail and the Shongololo Express are Southern Africa’s signature trains - world renowned for their superb service, indulgent furnishings, fine dining and naturally a highlight for train enthusiasts. Luxury rail safaris are a favorite amongst honeymooners and discerning guests celebrating a milestone birthday or anniver-sary.



A full spectrum of unique destinations, breakaway excursions and tour durations are on offer. The Shongololo Express offers visitors a unique voyage of discovery through Southern Africa, whereby guests have the added advantage of personal tour guides and touring vehicles travelling with them aboard the luxury rail safari, and guests are not restricted to train travel during their 10- 15 day train safari. Daily stops are made at top South African and Namibian tourist attractions, where side excursions in the luxury touring vehicles are enjoyed.

SELF CATERING HOLIDAYS

The self-catering holidays concept allows clients looking for greater privacy and independence to stay for longer periods of time at more reasonable rates. This highly convenient option is ideal for budget travellers or families travelling with smaller children who prefer an accommodation only option with the flexibility to prepare their own meals or make use of the many restaurants available. We offer a wide range of self catering establishments ranging from budget to luxury, and all options feature a kitchen equipped with the facilities and equipment needed to ensure a home away from home experience.



CUSTOM DESIGNED TOURS

Whilst all of our itineraries are designed to include the destination highlights, value for money accommodation options and maximum excitement wherever possible, nothing can beat the personal touch of dealing with one of our experienced consultants, who has personal experience of areas and properties recommended.

Through the reservation process, your tour designer will ask many questions to identify past travel preferences and experiences and translate this information into the perfect custom designed itinerary for you, taking your budget, special interests and objectives into account.

EVENT AND FESTIVAL FOCUSED TRAVEL

Africa is known to be a vibrant and energetic continent and it thus follows that a flamboyant array of annual film, music or dance festivals and sporting events are a big part of the allure of this charismatic continent. In addition to the numerous organised events, Southern Africa lends itself perfectly as the backdrop of personal events including weddings and honeymoons.



STAY PUT VACATIONS AND VILLA STAYS

For individuals, families and corporate travellers looking for a stay-put option or home-stay experience, villas are the ideal alternative to hotel or guest house accommodation. Our wide range of villas are fully furnished private holiday homes, generally located in prime positions and designed with easy living in mind. Whilst all villas offer self catering facilities, we are able to offer highly trained chefs and staff to tend to your every need. As our range of villas are subject to availability, please contact your TIO brand for more information and specifications.

VOUCHER PASS SYSTEMS

The Free & Easy product is the only successful established voucher pass system in the country and has received worldwide interest and support. Designed for travellers wanting the ultimate in flexibility and cost efficiency, Free & Easy is a common rated voucher pass system that is easy to use and allows clients to explore the country at their leisure, with no fixed itinerary, knowing that fine accommodation awaits them wherever they go. With over 250 quality options to choose from, Free & Easy is the most cost effective way to travel.


OVERLAND SAFARIS

For the more active and adventurous traveller between the ages of 18 and 55, we offer a wide range of overland expeditions throughout Sub Saharan Africa. All tours cover the highlights of the destination, but leave the beaten track to experience the great outdoors. Travel is conducted in specially designed safari trucks and enhanced with walking, hiking and a large range of optional extra activities. The tours range from limited participation to full participation.



GROUP, CONFERENCE, EVENT AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL

Sub Saharan Africa houses a multitude of magnificent group, event and incentive opportunities. With the wide variety of activities and events on offer, group and incentive specialists are hardpressed to find another destination with as much creative potential. Most hotels, resorts and tourism entities are poised to ensure that whatever can be imagined, can be delivered and our long list of overwhelmed delegates bear testament to the attention to detail and superior service delivery experienced.