Luxury Safari Travel Consultant - Greater Kruger & Madikwe

African Safari Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safari travel agency in Cape Town seeks a passionate Safari Travel Sales Consultant to create luxury itineraries and convert leads. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of sales experience in safari travel with exceptional knowledge of wildlife and lodges in Greater Kruger and Madikwe. This role offers a base salary complemented by commissions and bonuses, with top performers earning over R100,000/month. Join a supportive team that values trust, transparency, and growth.

Benefits

Cash prizes for top performance

Personal coaching and ongoing sales support

Advanced training programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of safari travel sales experience in Greater Kruger, Kruger National Park, and Madikwe.
• Exceptional knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems, lodges, and activity options in those regions.
• Proven sales success record, with evidence of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke luxury safari itineraries spotlighting top lodges and wildlife experiences.
• Convert warm inbound leads from our global network into high-value bookings.
• Oversee booking logistics ensuring a seamless luxury experience.
• Collaborate with travel experts while taking full ownership of your sales portfolio.

Skills

3+ years of safari travel sales experience

Exceptional knowledge of wildlife and ecosystems

Proven sales success record

Outstanding written and verbal English communication

Strong attention to detail

Experience with CRMs and travel reservation systems

Job description

Join the expert team at African Safari Group and craft unforgettable safari experiences across Greater Kruger, Kruger National Park, and Madikwe Game Reserve.

🔍 What You’ll Do

• Create bespoke luxury safari itineraries spotlighting top lodges and wildlife experiences in Greater Kruger and Madikwe.
• Convert warm inbound leads from our global network into high-value bookings.
• Communicate professionally and engagingly via email, phone, and Zoom.
• Oversee booking logistics—flights, transfers, accommodations, special requests—ensuring a seamless luxury experience.
• Collaborate with our travel experts, while taking full ownership of your sales portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

✅ Requirements – You Must Have

• 3+ years of safari travel sales experience in Greater Kruger, Kruger National Park, and Madikwe
• Exceptional knowledge of wildlife, ecosystems, lodges, and activity options in those regions.
• Proven sales success record, with evidence of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking ability, and independent work ethic.
• Experience with CRMs and travel reservation systems is a plus

💸 What You’ll Earn

This is not an administrative role — your salary is just the base, with real earnings driven by commission and bonuses.

We offer two earning models:

Option 1: Base Salary + Commission + Incentives

• Base tied to performance tiers.
• Commission on gross profit.
• Milestone bonuses + ad hoc cash rewards.
• Quarterly reviews for fast career progression.

Option 2: Commission-Only Model (300% higher rate) + Bonuses

• Designed for top sellers who want to maximize income.
• Transition to this once established.

💡 Top performers regularly earn over R100,000/month, with commissions and bonuses making up the bulk of earnings

🌟 Culture & Perks

• Weekly & monthly cash prizes celebrating top performance.
• Daily recognition within a supportive, high-achieving team.
• Advanced training including:
• “$1M Consulting Script”
• “Overcoming Objections Like a Boss”
• Personal coaching and ongoing sales support.
• A culture that values trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.