Corporate travel, handled end to end
Trails of Africa is a corporate travel management company that makes moving to Africa for business easy and pleasant. We're your friends in this new business hub, and we'll hold your hand for as long as you need us to.
We're made up of a team of professionals who deal with every little detail until your business is up and running — from the flight that brings your team in, to the office that's ready for them on day one. Our key corporate services are below; click through to explore each one, or get in touch and we'll walk you through what applies to you.
Making business travel easier, faster, more comfortable
Time is the most precious asset for every business traveller. Whether you're an individual, a large corporate, an SME or a sole proprietor, we're here to make your travel pleasant from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
Ticketing
We arrange your air tickets to, from and within Africa.
VIP gate meet & assist
We meet you at the aircraft gate and take over your arrival process, minimising delays at the airport.
VIP airside meet & assist
We meet you right at the aircraft side and drive you by luxury car to the terminal, handling your arrival process end to end.
Airport transfer
We welcome you and transfer you to the place of your choice, on arrival and departure.
Accommodation
We work with hotels and lodges for the best rates, furnished apartments for longer stays, and support if you need to rent or buy a house.
Chauffeur services
Professional chauffeurs for anyone with regular movements around the country.
Self drive
Prefer to drive yourself? We provide the car of your choice for as long as you need it.
Mobility
Your local daily travel is well organised — self-drive or chauffeur services, made available whenever you need them.
Everything a growing business needs on the ground
| Business Travel | Business Logistics | Business Setup | Business Advisory | Bespoke Vacations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketing | Office relocation | Licensing support | Regulatory requirements | Personal vacations |
| Accommodation | Storage facilities | Staff recruitment | Taxation guidance | Group vacations |
| Local travel | Office equipment movement | Office furniture | Regulation compliance | Corporate breaks |
| Car hire | — | Representation | — | Incentive tours |
Business relocation services
Moving into Africa? We'll be here to welcome you. With us, you have reliability in a new environment — it doesn't matter whether you're moving from another continent into Africa, or from one end of Africa to the other.
- Cargo handling — we handle cargo coming into or out of any port of entry or exit in any African country we operate in.
- Storage facilities — short-term or long-term storage while you're away, with the safety of your items guaranteed.
- Office relocation — when it's time to move office, we find the new location, move the furniture and equipment, and set you up in the new space.
Business setup
Africa is ever growing — it's the world's new business hub. With new businesses setting up and existing ones relocating here every day, we make the whole process easier.
- Location — we help identify a good location in relation to your line of work, budget and space required.
- Government regulations — our team of professionals gives you the advice and support needed to meet government regulations for your industry.
- Office furniture and equipment — everything you need for a smooth set-up and operation.
- Staff recruitment — once everything is up, we look for the staff you need to start operating.
- Meetings and events — with our knowledge of the continent, we organise your meetings and set up conferences and events.
- Mobility — local daily travel organised, self-drive or chauffeur, made available as needed.
Business advisory and assistance
We believe that for any business to flourish, there must be a team of professionals backing it — even more so in a new territory where the business landscape may be totally different from what you're used to. Trails of Africa assists with the legal, practical and cultural aspects of setting up a business in Africa, through a team of professional lawyers, auditors and consultants who handle the government regulations for you.
- Professional guidance — legal, governance, practical and cultural assistance from a team of lawyers, auditors, consultants and guides, so landing in new territory has never been easier.
- Office assistance — we make business in East Africa easy to set up and run.
- Office errands — delivery of parcels, office supplies and more, until you're comfortable handling them yourself.
Local support for your personnel
For staff and expatriates settling into the region, we offer support to them and their families, including:
- Assistance locating the best doctors
- Scouting for and locating the best houses to let or buy
- Purchasing of household goods and household shopping
- Scouting for the best schools for your children
- Reconnaissance trips to the region before you settle in East Africa
- Chauffeur services for your children and spouse
Car hire & chauffeur-drive services
Our fleet spans saloon cars to 4×4s — economy vehicles to people carriers and everything in between. Daily or weekend rentals, self-drive or chauffeur-driven, one-way hires or long-term rental — let us match you to a great deal.
Book our chauffeur-driven service and we'll take you to and from the airport, so you can focus on what drives you. We'll collect you from your door, and when you land, we'll be there to take you straight to your hotel, your next meeting, your favourite restaurant, or the golf course.
You'll be collected by your personal chauffeur at the Chauffeur's Meeting Point in the Arrivals Hall, assisted with your luggage, and escorted to the nearby VIP car park and your waiting vehicle. Our Transport Management team makes sure every need is taken care of, professionally.
Enquire about car hire
Daily & weekend rentals
Saloon or 4×4 cars
Self drive or chauffeur-driven
One-way or long-term hire
Meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions
An incentive tour is a reward and a marketing strategy — the destination has to be as attractive as the itinerary. Our knowledge, creativity and experience across East and Southern Africa let us lead the way in imaginative incentive and conference planning.
Explore our MICE services
Your business.
Our local expertise.
Share your dates, group size and priorities. We’ll help you shape the details.