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For Trade Partners

Destination Management & Ground Handling

As your on-the-ground partner in East Africa, we provide reliable destination management and ground handling services for tour operators, travel agents and bespoke groups. Our role is simple: we make every movement smooth, every handover clear and every guest feel looked after from arrival to departure.

Who We Work With

We support a wide range of trade and private partners:

Whether you need a single airport meet-and-greet or a full multi-country program, we plug in where you need us most.

Our Core Services

We offer end-to-end destination management and ground services across our key regions.

Meet & Greet and Transfers

  • Personalized arrival assistance at major international and domestic airports
  • Professional English-speaking representatives to welcome guests and assist with immigration formalities where applicable
  • Private road transfers in comfortable, well-maintained vehicles
  • Baggage assistance and coordination with hotels and local airlines

Transport & Logistics

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicles and minibuses for scheduled touring and tailor-made programs
  • Booking and ticketing for scheduled and charter light aircraft
  • Route planning and realistic timing between parks, cities and borders
  • Coordination of driver–guide rotations, rest periods and back-up vehicles

Accommodation & Reservations

  • Contracting and reservations for lodges, hotels, tented camps and villas
  • Allocation management during peak seasons and key events
  • Special requests such as family rooms, inter-leading units and honeymoon setups
  • Rooming lists, dietary notes and arrival details managed on your behalf

Tours, Activities & Local Payments

  • Pre-booked excursions, park activities and private experiences
  • Park fees, conservancy fees and permit management according to current regulations
  • Restaurant bookings and hosted dinners in key cities
  • Clear, consolidated local invoices to keep your side simple

On-trip Support & 24/7 Assistance

  • Dedicated operations team monitoring every arrival, transfer and departure
  • 24/7 emergency contact for agents and guests on the road
  • Proactive handling of delays, cancellations and last-minute changes
  • Alternative arrangements if weather, road conditions or airline schedules shift

How We Operate

  1. 1

    Brief and Design

    You send us your outline, dates, budget, guest profile and preferred style of travel, and we respond with a realistic routing, drive times, recommended properties and indicative pricing. We can work under your brand or ours, depending on your preference.

  2. 2

    Confirm and Secure

    Once you sign off the itinerary, we confirm all services, secure key allocations and issue a clear confirmation with supplier details, reference numbers and payment terms. Any special notes (dietaries, mobility, celebrations) are flagged to all relevant partners.

  3. 3

    Pre-departure

    In the weeks before travel we:

    • reconfirm flights, transfers and accommodation,
    • share contact details and emergency numbers,
    • update you on any operational changes in the region that might affect the trip.

  4. 4

    On the Ground

    From the first airport welcome to the final transfer, our team tracks each movement in real time. Driver–guides, lodge teams and city reps all work from the same plan so that handovers are seamless and guests never feel unsure about "what happens next".

  5. 5

    After the Trip

    We debrief with you on any feedback received, note learnings for future programs and update our internal profiles for repeat guests and corporate accounts.

Why Partner With Us as Your DMC

Local Knowledge, Real Relationships

We live and work here. Our team spends time in the field, visits properties regularly and maintains close relationships with lodge managers, pilots, transfer companies and guides. That means up-to-date advice on routes, seasons and product, not guesswork.

Reliable Operations and Safety Focus

Delivering on what we promise, safely.

  • Regularly serviced vehicles with appropriate insurance and permits
  • Trained, experienced driver–guides who understand both the bush and the guest
  • Route choices that balance "scenic" with "safe and realistic"
  • Clear protocols for medical support, evacuation membership and emergencies

Flexible, Trade-Friendly Approach

Built to work seamlessly with the trade.

  • Net rates and structured commission where applicable
  • White-label documentation and guest communication if needed
  • Fast, clear responses to quotes and date changes
  • Ability to handle last-minute bookings within realistic limits

Guest Experience at the Centre

Every transfer, road leg and meet-and-greet shapes the guest's perception of your brand. We train our teams to host, not just to drive: to anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and problem-solve quietly in the background so your clients feel fully looked after.

Typical Ground Handling Scenarios

How to Work With Us

To start, share:

  • Travel dates or preferred month
  • Guest profile (FIT, family, honeymoon, group, corporate)
  • Rough budget per person
  • Regions or key experiences you want to include
  • Whether you prefer to contract under your brand or show us as the local operator

We will respond with a suggested outline, estimated costing and a clear breakdown of what we handle versus what stays with you.

Talk to Our DMC Team
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Partner With Us

With decades of East Africa experience and a trusted network of suppliers, we deliver seamless ground services for international tour operators and travel partners.

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