What It Is
Thompsons Africa is a leading inbound Destination Management Company (DMC) specialising in South and Southern Africa, established in 1992 and headquartered in Durban, South Africa. The company provides fully inclusive travel experiences — from meet-and-greets and airport transfers to escorted group tours, open-vehicle safaris, and bespoke FIT itineraries — for international visitors arriving in the region.
Who It Serves and How to Connect
Thompsons Africa works exclusively through the travel trade: international travel agents, tour operators, and wholesalers seeking a trusted ground handler in Southern Africa. Hotels, lodges, and safari camps connect by becoming contracted accommodation suppliers to the Thompsons Africa product portfolio. The company manages representation across China, Singapore, Japan, and Europe, offering global reach for properties seeking high-value international guest segments.
Specialty and Reach
Thompsons Africa operates the largest selection of guaranteed-departure guided journeys in the Southern Africa region, making it a major buyer of accommodation for organised group travel. Properties participating in its programmes benefit from access to premium international travellers seeking curated safari and cultural experiences. The company's ethos of 'Make Travel Matter' reflects a commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism, appealing to the growing segment of environmentally and socially conscious international travellers.