About Us

African Selection Travel (Pty) Ltd.

Proudly Capetonian, the business had its origin in a small apartment in Zurich, Switzerland. On the 7th of October in 1995, a young couple gave up their 'careers' in Switzerland and moved to Cape Town, South Africa. With a background in the airline and financial services industry, their dream was to do something totally 'different' and started a boutique travel business showcasing Southern Africa - a destination close to their hearts. From the beginning, the goal was to offer their clients a 'one-stop-travel-shop' ranging from planning, booking and delivering client-focused and tailor-made travel itineraries to Southern Africa. The business was launched in April 1996 and over the decades has evolved into an agency specialising in luxury train travel and carefully curated travel and safari packages.

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Meet the Team

Christoph Joos

Christoph Joos

Senior Travel Expert

Born and raised in Switzerland, his family moved to Johannesburg when he was a teenager. After completing high school and his studies in company administration and law he moved back to Switzerland. He spent several years in institutional banking and corporate finance. His love for Africa, its landscapes, wildlife and the amazing people, drew him back to Cape Town, South Africa in 1996, where he started an inbound tour operator company. More than 30 years later, he is still passionate about tailoring bespoke travel itineraries to Southern Africa.

Cape Town, South Africa

Magda Schreuder

Magda Schreuder

Senior Travel Expert

With loads of experience, Magda is a well seasoned travel professional. With more than two decades of service, she is one of the main pillars of African Selection Travel. Arranging luxury rail travel packages is her forté. She has arranged Blue Train and Rovos Rail packages for hundreds of our guests. Her vast destination and product knowledge is her asset when creating travel itineraries. Loyalty, dedication and hard work are just some of many attributes that characterise Magda.

Vanrhynsdorp, South Africa

Desiré Meyer

Desiré Meyer

Travel Expert

Dezi, as we all call her, is the ‘new kid’ on the block. As the latest addition to our team of Travel Expert, she has already brought a ‘million’ ideas to the table on how to improve systems, increase customer satisfaction and streamline workflow. She does her work with pride and goes the extra mile for all her clients.

Cape Town, South Africa

Anika Joos

Anika Joos

Social Media

Anika is our Social Media Specialist. Currently studying for a BA in Motion Picture Medium she assists us in her freetime. Edititing and creating videos are her specialities.

Cape Town, South Africa

Olivier Muhunga

Olivier Muhunga

Web Development

In short... Oli is amazing. The reason we say so is that we have no clue how he does it. He masters coding, modules and databases as if it was his mother tongue. Oli is mentally sharp, keenly perceptive, and has a solution up his sleeve for any complex and intricate assignment. We are proud of the work he does in creating our internet presence. Away from work he is also a skilled musician.

Cape Town, South Africa

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What We Offer:

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30 Years of Experience

Jip! We have been around for a while and know the destinations, the products and our service providers. Each of them are carefully selected and regularly evaluated. For three decades we have been gathering experiance to share with our guests, crafting remarkable experiences, adventures and life-long memories.

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Expert Advice - Peace of Mind

In this digital world, anyone can research, plan and book flights, tours and hotels directly online. At African Selection Travel, we would like to take that 'load' off your shoulders. We have done the research, visited the places and connected with the right service providers. We know what works, where to stay, what to do and how to get there. Our travel experts are ready to start planning with you.

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One Point of Contact

Save Time and Money! Our aim has always been to offer a 'one-stop-travel-shop'. By having one point of contact, we take care of all your travel bookings and arrange payments to the respective service providers. Apart from international inbound flights we handle reservations for accommodation, transfers, regional flights, tours and activities.

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Secure Payments

Our payment systems are secure and offer safe financial transactions. All your bookings will already be paid for and re-confirmed before you travel. You will receive a detailed set of travel documents stating all your services and booking confirmation references.

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24/7 Ground Support

Once you are travelling, we are available 24/7 for emergency support.

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Members of ATTA

The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) is a member-driven trade association that promotes travel to Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. It serves as a vital bridge connecting African tourism businesses (like lodges and tour operators) with the global travel trade.

Guest Stories

What Our Travellers Say

African Selection Travel made my parents’ Blue Train trip from Pretoria to Cape Town absolutely seamless. Dezi Meyer handled everything with incredible attention to detail and constant communication. All reservations and the itinerary were sorted so clearly that I could relax knowing they were in great hands. My parents couldn’t stop raving about the service on board, the meals, and the Kimberley excursion to the Big Hole. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for them, and Dezi’s planning was a huge part of that. Highly recommend African Selection Travel to anyone wanting a stress-free luxury train experience. Thank you to Dezi and the whole team!

Tami K.

South Africa

Christoph planned the best holiday for us ever!! All his arrangements were excellent, with very competitive pricing. Communication was good and I felt we were in safe hands. When a little something happened unexpectedly, Christoph changed the travel plans to accommodate the unexpected change asap. Highly recommend!

Jane M.

United Kingdom

The Blue Train experience was amazing. Recommend it highly considering the reduced costs for SA residents. It was way more than our expectations. The food and staff were top notch. Booking and check in were effortless. Keep the standard 👌🏾

Charlotte N.

South Africa

I contacted this excellent organisation to book a trip on the Blue Train and was extremely impressed with their efficiency and know how. I hope to use them again in the future. Highly recommend !

Sally B.

United Kingdom

African Selection Travel (Pty) Ltd. has truly set the gold standard in luxury travel management. From the very first interaction, their booking process is seamless, intuitive, and absolutely flawless. Every detail is handled with precision, ensuring that customers such us feel not only valued but completely at ease knowing our journey is in expert hands. What sets them apart is their courtesy follow-ups a rare touch in today’s travel industry. Our Hat goes off to Christoph Joos who was our travel agent who not only assisted in guiding us through Our bookings but went an extra mile to thoughtfully check in on us during our stays and while using facilities managed under their care. This level of attentiveness transforms a simple trip into a curated experience, where every moment feels supported and personalised.

John N.

South Africa