Job Description
Luxury Safari Travel Consultant
Hybrid Working | UK-based
A highly respected, award-winning luxury safari travel company is looking to appoint an experienced Safari Specialist to join its growing sales team during an exciting period of expansion.
This role is perfect for someone with first-hand safari experience who is passionate about Africa and enjoys crafting bespoke, high-end travel experiences. The business is renowned for its consultative, expert-led approach, focusing on long-term client relationships rather than hard selling.
The Role
As a Safari Specialist, you will take full ownership of client enquiries, designing tailored safari journeys that reflect each client’s interests, travel style, and expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing client enquiries via phone, email, and in-person meetings
* Designing exceptional, tailor-made safari itineraries
* Providing expert, honest advice based on first-hand destination knowledge
* Understanding client preferences and delivering highly personalised experiences
* Managing workloads and enquiries to consistently high service standards
* Ensuring absolute accuracy and attention to detail across all itineraries
* Delivering outstanding customer service throughout the entire booking journey
About You
You’ll combine destination expertise with a genuine passion for Africa and premium service.
Essential experience:
* First-hand safari experience in East and/or Southern Africa
* Proven experience selling South African safari itineraries
Desirable:
* Experience selling multi-country safari itineraries
* Background in luxury or tailor-made travel
You will also bring:
* Confident, professional communication skills
* Exceptional attention to detail
* A proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach
* A consultative mindset with a passion for building long-term client relationships
Working Pattern & Location
* Hybrid working model
* 3 days per week in the Kingston-upon-Thames office (for candidates within 1 hour)
* Fully remote candidates: up to 3 office days per month
* Working hours (rota-based):
* Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:30
* Mon–Fri: 10:30–19:00
Salary & Benefits
* £32,000 – £38,000 base salary. Plus commission
* Performance-related commission typically £7,000 – £15,000
* Annual educational trips to Africa (industry-leading)
* Excellent training and development programme
* Supportive, sociable team culture with regular events
* Opportunity to build long-term expertise and a loyal client base
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, champions expert-led sales, and offers one of the strongest training and development pathways in the luxury safari travel sector.