Our Services


CAR RENTAL

Tired of getting a rental car on your holiday or business trip that looks like it came straight from a Scrapyard or the fleet of Rent a Wreck? We have partnered with First Car Rental in South Africa and Sixt Car Rental World-Wide to offer you the best rental rates world-wide, no matter where your destination is. To book or get a quote, simply click here for our online car rental booking tool and get the best cars at the best rates for your next trip! All car rental bookings come with 24 hour road-side assistance for extra piece of mind, so you will never be left stranded anywhere should the unforeseen happen.

CORPORATE TRAVEL

If you are based in South Africa and need corporate travel assistance, please complete our easy to use contact form by clicking here so that we can set up a meeting and discuss your unique travel requirements and how we can assist you. We have access to the best travel deals and corporate discounts from a multitude of airlines, hotels and car rental companies, to get you the best value for every Rand of your travel spend, no matter how big or small your company is, or how frequently you travel and where you travel to – let us take care of it so that you can focus on your core business.

CRUISING

Cruises…the thought of them immediately excites some people while others are left feeling unsure of whether they are the ideal type of holiday for them. Today, cruises come in a range of forms and are tailored for the needs of all types of travellers. Many people associate cruises with relaxation and while cruises almost invariably offer a pleasing level of comfort for the traveller, they also offer a number of other advantages. An estimated 18.4 million people across the world opted to take a cruise last year; in providing an overview of the advantages of cruise based holidays, the reasons why so many people selected this travel option will definitely emerge. Cruise based holidays help to deliver a holiday full of relaxation and enjoyment for those that seek this in a vacation. There are a number of advantages of cruise based holidays and as different cruise options exist, there is almost always a type of cruise available to meet the needs and desires of every person. For expert advice, guidance, quotes and bookings, contact your Buddy in The Travel Business by completing our easy to use contact form here


FLIGHTS

We have specifically not activated an online flight booking tool, as you can often save a lot of money on your airfare by using separate tickets on multiple airlines to get to your end destination – something that the online flight booking engines are not programmed to do. So for expert offline flight quotes, advice and booking assistance, please email us or complete our contact form, so that we can research and get you the best possible deals for your travel dates and itinerary – world-wide, no matter where you live or where you are travelling to!

FOREX

If you reside within South Africa, we can assist you in getting foreign currency in cash or help you get a pre-paid foreign currency debit card in most major currencies, whereby you will not be subjected to the daily currency fluctuations between the South African Rand and the currency of the destination you are travelling to. Contact us for expert guidance by completing our easy to use contact form click here

GROUPS

If you are travelling in a group of 10 people or more, let us take the stress out of organising your trip. We offer fully comprehensive services for groups be it hotel bookings alone, flights, transfers, meet and greet services or any other combination of services. Let us assist you in negotiating the best deals for your upcoming group travel trip by completing our easy to use contact form here


HOTELS

Why overpay or book hotel rates through a tour operator or agency charging big mark-ups on their bookings when you don’t have to? We have an integrated online booking tool that offers you the best rates at hundreds of thousands of hotels, worldwide - GUARANTEED! If you can find a cheaper rate at the same hotel for the same dates on a different website that is not part of a special promotion like for instance pay for 5 nights and get 7, you will be refunded the difference back to your credit card once the booking is made, by following the easy online refund claim form on our hotel booking tool. We have also integrated Tripadvisor into the booking tool, so you can easily read the reviews and hotel ratings by fellow travellers like yourself of the hotel that you are keen to book. You don’t want to arrive in paradise only to get a room at the back of the building facing a brick wall, right? Simply click here to go to our online hotel booking tool.

TOURS

Whether you are a budget traveller looking for the best organised tours for your upcoming trip or going on a once-in-a-lifetime-bucket list-no-expenses-spared trip, we can assist you with tailor-made tours based on your individual requirements, no matter where you are planning to travel to. We use only reputable and internationally recognised tour companies that will let you have peace of mind, so that the only thing you will need to do once contacting us, is to look forward to your holiday! Just complete our easy to use contact form by clicking here and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

TRANSFERS

There is nothing worse than arriving in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language and trying to negotiate with a taxi driver who can’t understand you or where you want to go to! We work with reputable ground operators at selected airports in all major destinations world-wide offering shared and private transfers that will get you to your end destination on arrival in no time at all. Our appointed partners on the ground will wait for you in a pre-designated place with a board or sign with your name on, so contact us now for very competitive quotes and peace of mind by clicking on our easy to use contact form here


TRAVEL INSURANCE

When you travel it is definitely true that you can never have enough travel insurance! Our partner within South Africa is TIC supported by Santam Insurance and SOS International / EuropAssistance. So whether you are going on an unforgettable holiday or a very important business trip, contact us for expert guidance on the most suitable and comprehensive travel insurance cover applicable to you. If you reside outside South Africa, we can advise you on how to maximise the travel insurance cover available to you, for your specific trip and itinerary. Just complete our easy to use contact form by clicking here

VIP TRAVEL

Here at TravelBuddy, we regard every client as a VIP. If you however need specialised VIP travel assistance, please contact us by completing our easy to use contact form here. Our team has experience in dealing with the top VIPs and their families from multinational companies like Ford, Anglo American Plc, Investec Plc and many more, so rest assured that your unique VIP travel request will be dealt with by professionals who have the right contacts and many years of experience in this specialised field. Whether your VIP needs to get into that restaurant with a month long waiting list or whether they need VIP assistance getting through customs at selected airports world-wide, VIP Security or you are trying to get that First Class Seat confirmed when the task seems impossible, let us know – we stand ready to assist!

VISAS

There is nothing worse than getting to the airport and get denied boarding because your connection to your end destination requires a transit visa, or looking at the amazing city across the bay in the adjoining country from where you stand, only to find out that you should have applied in your home country for that visa to get there! If you reside within South Africa, we can assist you in obtaining your holiday or business visa or renew your foreign passport for selected countries through our partner Visas Direct. We offer a door-to-door service in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, giving you piece of mind whilst knowing you are dealing with professionals that have been helping travellers like yourself make their travel dreams a reality for more than a decade! If you reside outside South Africa, we can still advise you on your visa requirements based on the passport you hold and the countries you intend to visit. Just complete our easy to use contact form by clicking here and we will get back to you and take care of the rest!



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