The Collective

The Collective is a co-operation between qualified and registered guides representing all the regions and countries of Southern Africa. All South African members of The Collective are legally registered as guides in terms of the Second Tourism Amendment Act, Act 70 of 2000. All the members working together are small operators, and they work for the common good of tourists and the members of The Collective. Guides And Tours Booking Office assist members of The Collective in:

• Marketing, reducing costs and giving more cost effective tours
• The administration involved in booking a tour, thus giving small operators an effective administration department
• Giving backup service to small operators for peace of mind travel by guests
• Collective bargaining for reduced costs
• Creating more employment and fair conditions of employment
• Access to previously closed off areas and servicesAdvantages of The Collective include:
• A one stop spot for all your tour and guiding requirements
• Legally registered and appropriately qualified Culture, Nature and Specialist Guides with a vast amounts of experience in their fields
• A professional, full service from the time of arrival to departure
• One office and one contact person with contacts throughout Southern Africa
• One point or responsibility and accountability
• Access to specialist guides for special tours, including topic and language specialists
• Back up services for clients while on tour in Southern Africa
• Exclusive small group cost effective tours throughout Southern Africa
• We give our clients what they what, when they want it and where they want it
• All vehicles have the necessary permits as required by law as well as the necessary insurances.For more information and questions on the collective please contact the Guides And Tours Booking Office Office. Below are just some of the members of the collective from around Southern Africa.