Luxury Representation Collection is delighted to announce its appointment as the UK & Ireland Representative for Shongololo Express.
Shongololo Express began operations in 1995 to provide a very special touring experience for visitors to Southern Africa. Shongololo journeys traverse seven countries on the southern African continent: South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia.
Just as an ocean cruise, the very special “rail cruise” takes care of guests’ every need. For the duration on board the Shongololo Express all requirements for a superb holiday are provided: transport, accommodation, meals, recreation, sightseeing and the best of all - guests need to unpack and pack only once.
The trains travel comfortably and securely during the night to the next stop on the itinerary and guests awake each morning to a fresh vista on Africa and the anticipation of new and exciting adventures. In this way Shongololo guests can make the most of every precious holiday hour.
Each train carries a fleet of air-conditioned Mercedes Benz touring vehicles with professional guides on board who are ready to take guests on inclusive scheduled tours to experience unique sights of the area. For the more adventurous there are also tour add-ons from ballooning, to elephant riding to scuba diving available at many locations.
The chefs offer South African menus that include Cape Dutch and Malay recipes as well as authentic African dishes. Meals are complemented by a selection of distinguished South African wines.
There is a selection of cabins available, ranging from the lead in Ivory Compartments to the extremely comfortable, air-conditioned and en-suite Emerald Compartments. There are four categories in total to choose from.
It is the aim and pleasure of every staff member on board to provide guest with friendly and efficient service.
Shongololo Express journeys include:
• The Good Hope Adventure (Johannesburg to Cape Town / Cape Town to Johannesburg)
• The Dune Adventure (Windhoek to Johannesburg / Johannesburg to Windhoek)
• The Southern Cross Adventure (Johannesburg to Victoria Falls / Victoria Falls to Johannesburg)
• NEW : On the traces of Dr Livingstone (Victoria Falls to Dar es Salaam)
For more information, full itineraries, departure dates, brochures or training please contact:
tesna@luxuryrepcollection.com or visit http://www.shongololo.com/
Your Africa, one of Tourvest Destination Management’s (TDM) flagship brands, has recently appointed reputable UK company, Luxury Representation Collection (LRC) as their sales and marketing partner for the region, effective 01 August 2011.
Luxury Representation Collection is driven by its owner, Tesna Simonsen George, a well-known entity in both the South African and UK travel industry. Prior to her 2009 purchase of LRC, she worked for 7 years at another reputable representation house in the UK. As a native South African with her roots and her early years of experience in the country, she passionately represents Southern Africa to the UK and Irish markets for all of her clients, making her company the obvious choice when Your Africa made the decision to appoint a UK representation house.
Monika Iuel, Sales & Marketing Director of Your Africa is ecstatic about this new association, and has this to say: “This new appointment is an indication of Your Africa’s continued commitment to the UK market, as we believe that there is definitely growth potential within this particular region. Immediately upon meeting Tesna, and realising her focus and drive, I was confident that she would be the right person to represent our interests in the UK. I’m very excited about this new appointment.”
Whilst Tesna’s enthusiasm equally comes to the fore: “Further to visiting Monika and the team in the Your Africa offices in Sandton, it was very clear that everyone is extremely passionate, friendly, professional and dedicated to offering high levels of personalised service (everything I firmly believe in). I am incredibly proud to be an "extended" member of the Your Africa family, my main objective being to further strengthen the brand awareness in the UK market.”
Your Africa, as one of the main destination management companies bringing UK holiday-makers to Southern Africa, enjoys great competitiveness due to the consolidated buying power of Tourvest Destination Management, whilst guaranteeing the personal service of a boutique operation. .
It looks as though there are exciting times ahead for both Your Africa and Luxury Representation Collection!
• Your Africa is a specialised boutique inbound operator providing personalised, innovative and professional travel services within Southern Africa. Visit http://www.yourafrica.co.za/ for further information.
• Driven by well-known personalities such as Monika Iuel and Merl Kwan both of whom have been in the South African travel industry for many years, Your Africa comprises of a dynamic team of multi-lingual staff.
• Your Africa offers key account status for every client and benefits for each individual source market
• Your Africa caters not only toward the individual traveller but also group clients.
• Your Africa is a leading brand within Tourvest Destination Management, a diversified portfolio of tourism businesses.
• The team at Your Africa are actively involved in numerous social responsibility projects, including special reference to “Yithuba Lami”, an outreach programme for underprivileged and vulnerable children in Johannesburg
