Welcome to Africa's Eden
Travel Trade Show Swakopmund, Namibia

November 11 – 13, 2024

A country of stunning beauty, never-ending horizons, low-impact tourism, and abundant wildlife make Namibia unforgettable.

About

Welcome to Africa’s Eden Signature Hosted Buyer Event – Global, where exhibitors from across our vast region converge in an unparalleled showcase of travel and tourism. 

Our event is designed to bring together exhibitors from a wide variety of suppliers with top travel buyers from around the globe, creating a unique platform to connect with qualified agents.

Sponsors

Fam Tours

Wilderness, Namibia

Fully Booked

Africa's Eden Luangwa, Vic Falls

Safari Destinations, Botswana, Zimbabwe

Africas Eden Edu Pre Tour, Sossusvlei, Palmwag and Hartmann Valley

Fully Booked

Wild Waters, Namibia and The Pack, Botswana

Natural Selection, Namibia

Fully Booked

Kwando Safaris, Okavango & Linyanti

Fully Booked

Journeys Namibia, Fish River Canyon, Erongo Mountains, Etosha West and Skeleton Coast

Africa's Eden Okavango, Vic Falls

Africa's Eden Southern, Namibia

Fully Booked

Africa's Eden - Hwange & Victoria Falls

Safari Essence, Botswana

Fully Booked

Sense of Africa, Namibia

Fully Booked

Gondwana Pre North, Namibia

Fully Booked

Gondwana Pre South, Namibia

Fully Booked

O & L Leisure Swakopmund, Etosha East and Okahandja (Namibia)

Elephants drinking at a watering hole

Wilderness, Namibia

Fully Booked

Desert Delta Safaris, Botswana

Fully Booked

Africa's Eden Edu Post Travel, Sossusvlei, Palmwag and Hartmann Valley

Fully Booked

Event Highlights

Main Event (11-13 November):

  • Facilitate one-on-one meetings between exhibitors and global buyers.
  • Engage in destination workshops offering insights into the unique offerings of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
  • Networking opportunities and entertaining events for fostering valuable connections.

Pre-Fam Tours (6 Days Before the Event):

Immerse yourself in the heart of Africa’s Eden with our exclusive Pre-Fam Tours, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore the unique beauty of at least two distinct destinations from the event lineup. This pre-event experience is carefully designed to allow trade professionals to properly inform themselves and intimately experience the diverse offerings of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Networking Events - Experience the Best of Swakopmund:

  • Join us for exclusive networking events in the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, Namibia.
  • Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere while connecting with fellow travel professionals.
  • Experience the culinary delights of Swakopmund’s diverse gastronomic scene during these engaging networking sessions.

Optional Cape Town Event (14-16 November):

  • Extend your experience with an optional add-on event in Cape Town.
  • A full day of one-on-one meetings for enhanced networking.
  • Post-fam experiences in and around Cape Town to further immerse yourself in the destination.

Event Schedule

Pre Tours in Africa's Eden Countries

Explore the enchanting destinations of Africa’s Eden with pre-tours spanning at least two countries, offering immersive experiences and insights into the unique offerings of each location by our members.

Travel to Swakopmund and Registration

Travel and arrive in Swakopmund, Namibia, between November 10 and 11, and register for the event, preparing for an exciting week ahead. You can travel direct via Johannesburg or Cape Town to Walvis bay or via Victoria Falls (fams) to Windhoek and then transfer to Swakopmund. 

2PM -9:00PM

Registration & Destination Workshops & Opening Function

Kick off the event with registration at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund, followed by an evening opening event at the Swakopmund Hotel. This will set the stage for networking, reconnecting with colleagues, and creating a relaxed yet focused environment for business collaboration throughout the week.

One-on-One Meeting Days

Engage in 2 full days of one-on-one meetings with pre-scheduled appointments facilitated through our event app. Connect with exhibitors and buyers to explore potential partnerships. Meeting Venue: MTC Dome Namibia

Afternoon Activity in Swakopmund - Wine Tasting by Bruce Jack Wines

Enjoy a captivating afternoon activity in Swakopmund starting at 5:30 PM, providing a delightful break from business engagements.

Closing Event - "Moonbeams and Mayhem in the Swakopmund Desert"

Conclude the event with a spectacular closing celebration, “Moonbeams and Mayhem in the Swakopmund Desert,” creating memorable experiences under the African night sky.

Travel Day for Agents Doing Add-On to Cape Town

For those opting for the Cape Town add-on, this is a travel day to transition to the next phase of the event.

One-on-One Scheduled Appointments with South Africa Based Suppliers

Connect with South Africa-based suppliers in one-on-one meetings, exploring opportunities and expanding your network.

Closing Event Hosted with Wesgro (Our Destination Partners)

Wrap up the event with a closing ceremony hosted in collaboration with Wesgro, our destination partners.

Post Fams in the Cape

Embark on post-fam experiences in the Cape, ranging from one-day to three-day itineraries, offering a deeper exploration of this vibrant region.

FlyNamibia

Uys, Nerine

ATI Holidays

Cartwright, David | Jochelson, Hildegard

African Monarch Lodges

Rodgers, Tinolla

Batonka Guest Lodge

Belmond Safaris

Boshoff, Cindy

Bush Ways Safaris

Germiquet, Marc

Chameleon Safaris Namibia

Burton, Jackie

Chiwani Safari Camps

Napier, Storm | Horsthemke, Stefan

Chobe Safari Lodge

Slovakova, Miriam

Desert & Delta Safaris

Frenkel, Stephen

Drifters

Michaux, Gary

Cookes Africa Safari

Ferazzini, Caterina

Flatdogs Camp

Salmon, Jessica

Fothergill Island

Whaley, Robyn

Green Safaris

Hine, Rosalind

Heartveld Adventures

Bryony Scrooby | Scrooby, Woody

Hideaways Africa

Jenman, Garth

Journeys Namibia

Bormioli Ganbardella, Marta

Hwange Bush Camp

Carson, David

Kubu Lodge

Nel, Sharon

Kwando Safaris

Millar, Clive

Miombo Mews

Benzon, Alasdair

Matiti Safaris cc

Miranda, Marlene | Van Wyk, Ebugail

Mutondo Safaris

Brookstein, Ashley | Brookstein, Julian

Namibia Tours & Safaris

Baas, Tessa | Taylor, Edward

Natural Selection Botswana

Smith, Nadine | Macintyre, Kyle

Natural Selection Namibia

Karaerua, Ally | Burger, Shavonne

NatureFriends Safaris

Borg, Leander

O Bona Delta Excursions

Wessels, Roux | Wessels, Linda

Off The Track Expeditions

Whaley, Robyn

O&L Leisure

Kauapirura, Treasure

Okavango Expeditions

Brown, Candice | Gielink, Clint

Onguma Nature Reserve

Napier, Storm

Palm River Hotel & Ilala Lodge

Gates, Kylie | Kay, Heather

Pioneers Lodge

Smith, Suzanne

Xigera Safari Lodge

Gray, Sally

Robin Pope Safaris

Paringira, Genoveva

Safari Destinations

Grueninger, Carina

Safari Essence

Campbell-Stone, Melandia

Sense of Africa Namibia

Kruger, Nadine

Shongwe & Bamba

Henson, James | Ferguson, Brad

Sunway Safaris

Taylor, Bruce

Terra Nova Tours

van der Merwe, Christine

The Bushcamp Company

Alderman, Amy

The Pack

Bell, Tessa | Venter, Tara

The Residence Portfolio - Mukwa River Lodge

van Wyk, Taryn Elaine

Time & Tide

Nel, Paul

Wild Horizons

White, Jess

Wild Waters Group

Micheletti, Simone

Zamag Tours and Safaris

Maclean, Lisa

Zambian Ground Handlers

Rose, Danielle

Machaba Safaris

Rankin, Wendy

Beagle Expeditions

Byron, Simon

Helicopter Horizons


Letaka Safaris

Reed, Grant

Pride of Africa

Hill, Christel

Wild Expeditions Africa

Troskie, Victoria

Wilderness Safaris

Ahrens, Nathaly

Zambezi Queen (SA) (Pty) Ltd

Kritzinger, Sean

Ultimate Safaris

Mohrmann, Birgit

Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel

Mutsonziwa, Dionne

Africa Travel Tours

Machipisa, Lovemore

Botswana Bookings - Chobe & Thamalakane River Lodges

Ries, Leana

The Bayete Collection

Groenewald, Shanna Rae | Johnson, Lauren

Victoria Falls Safari Collection

Acutt, Bryony | Musonza, Anald

Rhino Safari Camp

Massari, Marina | Christensen, David

Palm Hospitality Group

Gates, Kylie

Drifters

Hill, Ken

Royal Zambezi Lodge

Mallett, Lauren | Kasuba-Ndeke, Chileya

Forever African Safaris

Botha, Willem

Gondwana Collection Namibia

Leach, Louise | Strydom, Lynn

Discover Airlines

Scholtz, Renette

African Footprints Tours

Micheletti, Alessandro | Bevilacqua, Roberto

Imvelo Safaris

Butcher, Mark

Pangolin Photo Safaris

Jermyn, Toby | de Goede, Liezel

Ta Shebube - Polentswa Camp and Rooiputs

Ndzinge, Shabani | Daniel, Tjandida Precious

African Horseback Safaris

Fourie, Riana

Chundukwa River Lodge & Zambian Horseback Safaris

Nielsen, Vanessa

Footsteps in Africa

Fowler, Sandy | Sandenbergh, Jethro

Lubungu Safaris (McBrides Camp)

Gale, David | Sinnema, Laura

Pure Africa

Rungwandi, Memory

Chobe Marina Lodge

Magano, Bernard | Enslin, Schalk

Greater Kafue Landscape Limited

Pollard, Ian

Lion Camp

Mulenga, Dottie

Proflight Zambia

Namwila, Barbara

Tortilis Marketing

Johnston, Alexandra

Tsowa Safari Island

Thorpe, Gill

Zambezi Grande (River Grande)

Thompson, Bridget

Bushtracks Africa

Teede, Simon

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa

Masike, Wame

An African Anthology

Malherbe, Ina | Anagnostellis, Chris

Firefinch Safaris and Car Hire CC

Jones, Clive

Legacy Hotels & Resorts

Mate, Magreth

People & Places

Bushe, Tendai | Seaman, Emma

Seolo Africa

Baransky, Nicci

Waterberry Zambezi Lodge

Hamatanga, Caroline

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa

Stander, Chris

Airlnk

Werdmuller, Jason | Janse van Vuuren, Wimpie

Barclay Stenner Safaris

Stenner, James | Barclay, John

The Fritz Collection

Germishuizen, Taryn

Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort

Storkey, Nicola

African Sun Limited

Masimbe, Enoch

Shearwater Victoria Falls

Gotosa, Arnold

Batoka Africa

Jena, Roseland | Togara, Percival

Forever African Safaris

Botha, Willem

City Lodge Hotels

Scholtz (Jansen), Carmenita | DeKock, Barbara

Rainbow Tourism Group

Mckenzie, Alistair | Gowera, Fortune

Cedarberg Africa

Russell, Ginny

Real Holidays and Bailey Robinsons

Kelly-Shaer, Samantha

Savanna Tours and Safaris

De Leenheer, Gwenaël

Terre Voyages (Fleuves du Monde)

Joste, Charles

Cosby Travel Consultants

Cosby, Arleta G

TripHobo - India

Amritkar, Kunal | Murkumbi, Ketaki

Africa Wildlife Safaris - Netherlands

Sies, Frank

South African Dream by Africando - Italy

Gallo, Simona

Nordis Travel - Romania

Anca, Drugan

Goway Travel

Webster, Melissa

Matkatoimisto Aventura - Finland

Fransman, Krista

Gemsbok Reisarchitecten

Reinders, Saskia

Mosa African Tours

Huegel, Simone

Destination Afrika

Schumann, Silke

Art of Travel

Langebröker, Rachel

Go'n joy Africa

Strumpf, Jenny

Africa Design Travel

Hunziker, Konrad Marcel

Africa Feeling

Kroon, Hannie

Asteria Expeditions

Van Hauwermeiren, Koen

Adventure Explorers

Muchalski, Tom

Enlivened Travel, an affiliate of Departure Lounge

Charney, Sasha

Travel Counsellors

Emmenegger, Paula

AST African Special Tours GmbH

Seigert, Daniela

Travel With Cara

Steinel, Cara

Five Senses Culinary Tours

Broceaux, Cinnamon

Pack Ya Bags

Chandraraj, David

Pangea The Travel Store |

Llorente del peso, Maria Teresa

Zuid Afrika Vakantie

van Kruijsdik-van het Hof, Marianne

Bench Africa

De Palo, Julie

Geoplan Touristik

Grandits, Silja

AviFauna

Stridh, Marie

Amazing Adventures Travel

Treais, Kirsten

Travelosophy

Cerutti, Lisa

Equatours

Kaufmann, Ingo

Mokoro Tours

Favaro, Martina

Nomadi Moderni Di Viaggigiovani

Comai, Christian

Thompsons Africa

Zhou, Vivie

Absolutely Amazing Travel

Rudolph, Sue

ESO travel

Adamec, Radek

IAMSHE Global

Dersidan, Sheena

Thabela Travel AB

Robertson, Beda

Okavango Delta Explorations

Jonsson, Anna

Southern Cross Reizen

Sengers, Pieter

Traversing Travel

Perring, Kirsty

Great Expeditions Travel

Akhtar, Marjanna

Adams & Butler

Byrne, Jonathon

Gebeco

Weiss, Nina

Kel 12

Serafin, Francesca

Momenti Travel Inc.

Holler, Cathy

Montecito Village Travel

Kavanagh, Linda Anne

African Safaris Ltd

Vial, Claire

Enchanting Travels

Mwaka, Catherine

Africadona

De Leenheer, Donata

Afrika Leidenschaft

Ludewig, Anja

Voyages Sauvages

Matthys, Mieke

SHREE HARSHIL TOURS AND TRAVELS

SHAH, PRAVIN

New World Travel

Brouwer, Tim

Ahmo Travel

Jung, Jin | Kang, John

Inspiration Africa

Dujardin, Charlotte

Great Canadian Travel

Kalinowsky, Margot

D-Side Travel

Ashburner, Francesca

Kailas

Tottola, Michela

Kalahari Calling UG

Zimmerman, Stefanie

Roberts Safaris

Humble, Sarah

GlobeBleu

Preston, Robert

Indigo Safaris

Moosmann, Ines

TARUK International

Kossmann, Sandra

The Classic Safari Company

Hoyland, Sarah

Timbuktu Travel

Trotter, Millie

Groeten Titia

Doornbos Clevering, Titia