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Luxury Safari Travel Consultant - South Africa Specialist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a luxury travel consultant, ideally specialising in South Africa
  • Strong and in-depth knowledge of South African safari destinations, lodges, and travel experiences
  • Demonstrated track record of selling high-value, tailor-made travel itineraries directly to international clients
  • Strong sales ability with confidence managing the full client lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Convert qualified enquiries into confirmed luxury safari bookings focused on South Africa
  • Design tailor-made itineraries including safari lodges, city stays, coastal extensions, and curated experiences
  • Manage the full client journey from initial consultation through to post-travel follow-up
  • Provide expert advice on South African safari destinations, lodges, and travel logistics

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales Acumen
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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African Safari Group

Travel & Tourism

African Safari Group (ASG) is a Premier Inbound Travel Agency, covering both Southern and East Africa's best Safari Experiences, Game Reserves and Luxury Accommodation. What you get Our understanding of our guest's needs, combined with extensive product and destination knowledge, makes us specialists in building tailor-made itineraries that accurately match customer expectation, delivering stress & hassle-free experiences. Travelling soon? We'd love to make your next African safari experience the best one ever. For service that is personal, fast and effective, call us on +27 21 200 5960 Senior Travel agent? We're always looking to grow our team with passionate, knowledgeable consultants with a track record of delivering customer happiness. If that sounds like you, email us at hi@africansafarigroup.com.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryTravel & Tourism
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced Luxury Safari Travel Consultant – South Africa Specialist to join our remote sales team.

In this role, you will focus specifically on South African luxury travel experiences, designing and selling bespoke itineraries to international clients. You will manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to post-travel follow-up, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional client service.

This role requires strong destination knowledge of South Africa’s safari regions, luxury lodges, and travel experiences, along with proven sales ability in a high-value travel environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Convert qualified enquiries into confirmed luxury safari bookings focused on South Africa
  • Design tailor-made itineraries including safari lodges, city stays, coastal extensions, and curated experiences
  • Manage the full client journey from initial consultation through to post-travel follow-up
  • Provide expert advice on South African safari destinations, lodges, and travel logistics
  • Liaise with lodges, hotels, and suppliers to ensure seamless travel arrangements
  • Manage multiple client itineraries simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail
  • Build strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, quotes, and booking documentation
  • Deliver exceptional service aligned with a high-end luxury travel standard
  • Stay up to date with South African travel trends, product updates, and industry changes

Requirements

    • Proven experience as a luxury travel consultant, ideally specialising in South Africa
    • Strong and in-depth knowledge of South African safari destinations, lodges, and travel experiences
    • Demonstrated track record of selling high-value, tailor-made travel itineraries directly to international clients
    • Strong sales ability with confidence managing the full client lifecycle
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bookings
    • Strong client relationship-building skills with a focus on repeat business
    • Ability to work independently in a remote, high-performance environment
    • Passion for South African travel, wildlife, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
    • Experience working with booking systems, quoting tools, and CRM platforms

Benefits

  • Fully remote working environment
  • High-quality luxury travel product and established supplier network
  • Competitive, performance-driven earning potential
  • Supportive and experienced sales leadership team
  • Strong brand reputation in the luxury safari industry
  • Opportunity to work exclusively within the South African luxury travel market

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