Who We Are
We have a dedicated team of experienced booking agents, all of whom are passionate about creating a perfect holiday experience for our clients or recommending the ideal business accommodation.
Our speciality is Southern Africa holiday properties (game lodges, hotels and resorts) and all of our agents regularly enjoy trips to the various destinations to ensure we fully appreciate what we recommend to our local and international clients.
Under our broader umbrella for the South African Tourism Company, we also offer online booking services for renting individual properties that are privately owned. This is our South African Homes initiative. We are also partnering with the Indian Oceans Island group to offer tropical island magic.
Steffi, the company's Managing Director, attended the prestigious hotel school César Ritz Colleges in Switzerland. Having gained thorough hospitality experience at the Schloss Hotel Bühlerhöhe in Germany and at The Breakers Hotel in Florida, she attended the Swiss Hospitality Institute in Washington, Connecticut (USA). Upon completion of her Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Hotel Management at the Washington State University (Brig, Switzerland), she moved to Vail in Colorado (USA) where she worked at the five-star Sonnenalp Resort and the Austria House. Since returning to South Africa in 2001, she has been successfully running this Tour Operator company called "South African Tourism Company".
We are a group of like-minded people who believe in excellent service and unusual destinations. We handle and lead large groups, corporate travel, leisure travellers and safaris in Southern Africa, East Africa as well as the Indian Ocean Islands.
Our Team
Steffi - German
Steffi Nestle - Managing Director & Shareholder
Exploring distant destinations world wide has always been a passion for Steffi, the CEO & Managing Director of The South African Tourism Company. Since her childhood, Steffi has been fascinated by traveling. Born in Germany, she attended the Swiss Hospitality Institute in Washington, Connecticut (USA), the Cesar Ritz Hospitality College in Montreux, Switzerland as well as the Washington State University in Brig (Switzerland) where she graduated with the Bachelor of Arts in Tourism & Hospitality Management.
After working in Germany at the five star Schloss Hotel Bühlerhöhe near Baden-Baden, the beachfront Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida (USA) and at the prestigious Sonnenalp Resort & Austria Haus in Vail, Colorado (USA), Steffi completed her studies with the MBA at the University of Stellenbosch Business School in Cape Town, South Africa.
Making holidays a once in a lifetime experience for travelers is her prime achievement. With her thorough knowledge of hotels, resorts and safari lodges throughout Southern Africa, East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, she has been able to assist many customers with their unforgettable, personal, tailor made travel itineraries.
"You may leave Africa, but Africa never leaves you."
“On Africa Safari, there are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy, and its charm.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Min Huang - Chinese
Min Huang - Sales & Marketing Director for Asia & Shareholer
Min Huang is the company's Sales & Marketing Director for Asia. Living in both Shenzhen (China) and Cape Town (South Africa), she is a registered tour guide and a sommelier in South Africa, who has been engaged in the South African tourism industry, visa and immigration business since 2012.
Min enjoys travelling and has an indepth knowledge of the Chinese travel market as well as the South African tourism industry - a valuable combination to ensure memorable holidays are enjoyed by many Asian travelers to the magical African continent.
“Until you set foot on this land in Africa, you will never know how wonderful it is! I enjoy every day here!”
Chinese cell phone number & WeChat: +86 13823630591.
Anel - South African
Anel Price - Director of Travel Advisory & Contracting
Anel has been a dedicated and irreplaceable member of the company since its beginning. Passionate about travel and having an immense knowledge of the travel industry in Southern Africa, East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, she has been able to make travel dreams come true for hundreds of guests. Her attention to detail and constant quest for new and improved ways to enhance client's holidays has made her an outstanding travel advisor. No challenge is too big or unachievable for her.
“Africa is not just a place; it is an emotion, a state of being where the rhythm of life beats in harmony with the pulse of the wild.”
“It is a lovely land, the land of my dreams – the land of tremendous, mysterious, and profound horizons – the land of a hundred deserts.” Winston Churchill, My African Journey
Annette - South African
Annette - Senior Travel Advisor
Annette is an energetic helper. She loves living through other peoples travels if she isn't traveling herself. She grew up on a farm in a Small Town in the Loskop Valley, Groblersdal Limpopo (South Africa). She is very enthusiastic about the bush-veld so much so that she decided to study Conservation and Hospitality Management after school. She loves to travel through all the beautiful places in South Africa and wished to expand her travels abroad.
Annette is a problem solver and loves difficult tasks, nothing is impossible until you give up so never give up is her motto. She loves giving her clients all the best and wants to succeed to make bucket list trips come true.
“You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.” - Karen Blixen
“Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same. But how do you begin to describe its magic to someone who has never felt it? How can you explain the fascination of this vast, dusty continent, whose oldest roads are elephant paths? Could it be because Africa is the place of all our beginnings, the cradle of mankind, where our species first stood upright on the savanna's of long ago?”
- Brian Jackman
Shaune - South African
Shaune - Senior Travel Advisor
Shaune, a bright and enthusiastic travel agent was born and raised in beautiful South Africa, now residing in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. With a deep love for her homeland and a passion for exploration, Shaune is eager to help plan travel enthisiast's dream getaway! Although new to the industry, she is already hooked on making travel magic happen.
As a local specialist, she crafts unforgettable experiences across South Africa and parts of Africa. Imagine breathtaking safaris, vibrant city breaks, relaxing beach escapes, and thrilling adventures – she has got you covered!
With insider knowledge and a personal touch, she will help you discover the hidden gems and must-see attractions of our stunning continent. Whether you're seeking relaxation, excitement, or a mix of both, she is here to tailor-make your journey.
Let's talk about your travel dreams and turn them into reality! Feel free to reach out and start planning your unforgettable African adventure.
"If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa." - John Hemingway
“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne – bubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.” – Karen Blixen