Luxury Safari Travel Consultant - South Africa Specialist

African Safari Group · via Himalayas ·

TypeFull-time job
LocationSouth Africa
Posted12 hours ago
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

Originally posted on Himalayas
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