Who We Are
Thompsons Africa is a trusted DMC for Southern Africa, offering seamless, tech-enabled FIT and group travel solutions for global partners.
Who We Are
Established in 1992, Thompsons Africa is a premier inbound destination management company specializing in seamless, fully-inclusive travel experiences across South and Southern Africa. With over three decades of expertise, we are the trusted partner for international travel agents and wholesalers seeking curated, high-touch journeys for their guests.
From bespoke FIT itineraries and private safaris to expertly guided group tours, our luxury offering is backed by an expansive on-the-ground presence. Headquartered in Durban, we also have teams located in all major tourism hubs and international airports, ensuring flawless service delivery and round-the-clock guest support.
As the operator of the largest selection of guaranteed departure guided journeys in the region, Thompsons Africa combines operational excellence with deep destination knowledge. Our commitment is simple: to deliver exceptional, personalized experiences that exceed expectations at every step.
About Us
We Are Family – People are at the heart of us
From senior leadership to junior team members, we operate as a close-knit, hands-on family. Each person at Thompsons Africa brings a strong sense of personal ownership and pride to their role. We believe that warm, knowledgeable, and attentive service is the cornerstone of lasting partnerships—with both our clients and our trade partners.
We Are Reliable – Built on Trust, Backed by Experience
With representation in China, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, and Europe, Thompsons Africa offers global reach with a local touch. Our experienced reservations team is known for its precision, innovation, and dedication to delivering consistently high standards of service.
Whether handling individual travellers or large-scale groups, we combine personalised care with the strength of our significant purchasing power to create exceptional value for our partners.
Behind every successful booking is a collaborative team of sales, procurement, and operations specialists, all working to not only meet but exceed expectations. With an average staff tenure of over ten years, our people bring deep expertise, continuity, and a genuine passion for what we do.
Management Team
Sales Team
Careers at Thompsons Africa
Where passion meets purpose, and every journey begins with people.
Why Work With Us?
Purpose Driven
We’re guided by our Travel with Purpose philosophy, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You’ll be part of a company that values people, planet, and impact.
Excellence Commited
We go beyon expectations. From attention to detail to delivering real value, our team is empowered to lead with integrity and professionalism.
Growth & Oppertunity
We invest in our people through training, mentoring, and opportunities to grow within the business and the broader Cullinan Holdings group.
Innovation Led
We go beyond expectations. From attention to detail to delivering real value, our team is empowered to lead with integrity and professionalism.
FIT Operations Coordinator
Our USA & Canada FIT Reservations team in Durban is on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join us as a FIT Operations Coordinator.
Can't see your role?
We’re always looking for talent in the following areas:
Travel Consulting (FIT & Groups)
Product & Contracting
Technology & Innovation
Guest Services & Guiding
Email us at hr@thompsonsafrica.com
and let’s start the conversation.
Sustainability
Empowering conservation. Enriching heritage.
Travel With Purpose
Thompsons Africa is committed to the conservation, protection, and promotion of our rich heritage, and follows the sustainability goals as outlined by the United Nations. These global goals address the way in which we interact with our planet, people, and wildlife.
The Sustainable Development Goals urge all nations to take action in fostering prosperity while safeguarding the environment. These goals acknowledge that eliminating poverty must be coupled with efforts to stimulate economic growth and meet various social needs such as education, healthcare, social protection, and employment opportunities, all while addressing climate change and ensuring environmental preservation.
Thompsons Africa concentrates on 9 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, aligning them with the key areas that are central to our business priorities: Planet, People and Wildlife. Our ‘Travel with Purpose’ experiences are easily recognisable throughout our business and have been identified by means of a vigorous assessment process.
In 2020, Thompsons Africa signed the SATSA Wildlife Pledge, cementing our commitment to improving the state of the captive wildlife tourism industry. Through its guidelines, Thompsons Africa strives to ensure that we follow an ethical approach to the long-term conservation of wildlife welfare. Read our pledge.
We support and promote properties and establishments and their initiatives (where applicable) which are aligned to our stance on wildlife and an ethical approach to wildlife welfare and sustainability.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 9 Sustainable Development Goals we focus on are:
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
 | Goal 1 – No Poverty | The experience contributes to ending poverty in all its forms, everywhere |
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