South Africa remains the UK's most popular African destination, with hundreds of thousands of British visitors each year drawn to its extraordinary wildlife, world-class wine regions, vibrant cities and stunning coastline. For South African safari lodges, game reserves, boutique hotels and luxury properties, the UK is consistently a top-three source market — making dedicated UK representation essential for sustained growth.
British visitors consistently rank among the highest-spending tourists in South Africa. Tour operators like Scott Dunn, &Beyond, Audley Travel and Abercrombie & Kent actively contract South African product — but only if they know and trust your property.
South Africa has more safari lodges, game reserves and luxury properties than any other African destination. Standing out requires continuous, proactive engagement with UK trade contacts — not occasional emails or annual trade show visits.
UK tour operators and travel agents work with properties they know personally. A UK-based representative with established relationships can open doors that would take years to access independently. Kusa Connect's founder Graeme Watson served as a SATSA Board Director and KZN Chapter Chair, bringing deep connections across both the South African and UK tourism industries.
Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger conservancies, KwaZulu-Natal, Garden Route, Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Eastern Cape, Madikwe, Tswalu and the Northern Cape, Sabi Sand, Phinda, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, and the Wild Coast.
Kusa Connect currently represents Sibuya Game Reserve (Eastern Cape) and Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa (Cape Winelands) to the UK travel trade.
Whether you're an established South Africa property or entering the UK market for the first time, Kusa Connect can help.