Overview
East Africa Luxury Travel Consultant Jobs in South Africa at African Safari Group
Title: East Africa Luxury Travel Consultant
Company: African Safari Group
Location: South Africa
We are seeking an experienced East Africa Luxury Travel Consultant to join our growing team of specialists.
This is a client-facing, itinerary-driven role focused exclusively on B2C luxury travel sales and operations coordination. You will work directly with high-net-worth international clients to design and deliver exceptional East African safari experiences, while coordinating seamlessly with lodges, camps, and in-country partners.
This role is not B2B-focused and does not involve trade sales or wholesale contracting.
Success in this role is defined by the ability to convert high-value enquiries, design exceptional itineraries, and consistently deliver outstanding client experiences from enquiry through to post-travel follow-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and sell bespoke luxury safari itineraries across East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and surrounding regions)
- Engage directly with high-net-worth clients to understand their preferences, expectations, and travel motivations
- Manage the full client journey from initial enquiry through to booking confirmation and travel completion
- Coordinate closely with lodges, camps, and local partners to ensure flawless execution of itineraries
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based client relationships through exceptional communication and service delivery
- Stay up to date with East African destinations, new lodge openings, seasonal travel trends, and regulatory requirements
- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets while contributing to overall team performance
- Ensure accuracy and professionalism in all itineraries, communications, and CRM updates
Requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience as a luxury travel consultant, ideally with a strong focus on East Africa
- In-depth knowledge of East African destinations, including lodges, camps, safari circuits, and exclusive experiences
- Strong track record in direct-to-client luxury travel sales and itinerary design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage high-net-worth clients
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail in managing complex itineraries
- Ability to work independently while remaining aligned to a collaborative team environment
- Passion for travel, wildlife, conservation, and delivering world-class client experiences
- Experience with WETU
- Proficiency with Google Suite
Benefits
Sales Excellence: Showcase the magic of Africa while earning industry-leading commissions and incentives.
Travel Perks: Enjoy unique opportunities to explore Africa's most iconic safari destinations firsthand.
Career Growth: Take advantage of unparalleled training and development to reach new heights in your career.