Local travel agency en Afrique du Sud
Passion Africa Travel, your local agency based in Cape Town.
Our story
Passion Africa Travel was born from a deep commitment to Southern Africa and a simple desire: to showcase authentic Africa, with respect for the cultures and landscapes that define it.
The agency was founded in 2017 in Cape Town, this multifaceted city nestled between ocean and mountain. Patricia, its founder, settled there after completing a tourism degree in France and spending several years traveling across the continent. Cape Town became the natural anchor point to build an English-speaking agency focused on South Africa, but also Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Victoria Falls and Zanzibar.
Around Patricia has built a complementary team. Riaan, a trilingual South African, has supported the agency since its inception in liaising with service providers and designing new itineraries in Southern and East Africa; his years of field experience make him a seasoned safari expert. Valérie, based in Europe, brings her tourism expertise and network to drive the agency's B2B development.
Here, we don't replicate itineraries. We build trips that reflect who you are.
Passion Africa Travel is part of the Nomadays collective. This partnership allows you to benefit from direct organization with a local team based in Cape Town, while enjoying secure booking in France: payment in euros, fund protection, APST guarantee and compliance with French tourism law. You thus get the best of both worlds: the proximity of an on-the-ground team and the strength of a protective legal framework.
South Africa constantly transforms as you travel through it. It's a country where you can move from a safari to the stillness of a vineyard or the energy of a bustling city all in the same day.
— Patricia, South African Faces Explorer
Our approach to travel
Each itinerary is a unique creation, tailored to your desires and our intimate knowledge of the destination.
Tailored, truly
No set itineraries. Your trip is designed from scratch according to your wishes, your pace and your budget. Every detail is thought through for you.
Local expertise
Our team lives en Afrique du Sud. We personally test every accommodation, every guide, every experience we recommend.
Responsible tourism
We prioritize family-run accommodations, local guides, and experiences that directly benefit Thai communities.
The team creating your journey
Passionate experts en Afrique du Sud on the ground to guide you every step of the way.
Patricia Avinio
Explorer of South African faces
« South Africa constantly changes its face throughout your journey. It's a country where you can move from a safari to the silence of a vineyard or the energy of a major city in the same day. »
How it works
From your first idea to your return, we're by your side every step of the way.
Let's chat
Tell us about your wishes, your pace, your interests. By phone, email or video call — we take the time to listen to you.
Your trip is taking shape
We design a bespoke itinerary with accommodations, transportation, guides and experiences. You'll receive a detailed proposal within 48 hours.
Secure booking
You book and pay in France with Nomadays, backed by APST financial guarantee and secure payment. Your local agency then prepares every detail on the ground.
Experience the moment
On the ground, everything is organized. Your digital travel journal, your local contacts, and our 24/7 assistance guide you every step of the way.
Share your memories
Upon return, share your experience. Your feedback helps us improve and inspires future travelers.
Our local commitment
Travel differently means contributing positively to the communities that welcome you.
South African ground partners
Family lodges in the Karoo, independent guides from Cape Town, and Namibian service providers selected for their local roots and fair compensation.
Meetings with communities
Steps in the townships of Cape Town, Zulu villages in KwaZulu-Natal or Himba communities in Namibia, always prepared with the local residents involved.
Preserved bush and oceans
Safaris in reserves committed to combating poaching, whale watching in Hermanus led by certified operators.
Transfer of expertise
Visits to Xhosa bead workshops, Stellenbosch vineyards and Cape Town artisans who share their gestures and stories.
Travel with peace of mind
Passion Africa Travel is a member of the Nomadays network. You benefit from the guarantees of a European agency while enjoying the expertise of a local agency.
Passion Africa Travel is one of the 96+ local agencies in the collective Nomadays —
Financial Guarantee APST
Your funds are protected by the Professional Tourism Solidarity Association. In case of unexpected circumstances, you are covered 100%.
Secure payment
Payment by bank transfer or credit card via a secure platform. Option to pay in instalments.
24/7 support
During your trip, an emergency line is available 7 days a week. Our local team steps in whenever you need it.
International network
Nomadays brings together more than 100 local agencies worldwide. A guarantee of reliability, quality and sustainability.
Frequently asked questions about the agency
Do you still have questions? Here are the most frequently asked questions about how our agency works.
Passion Africa Travel designs your trip directly en Afrique du Sud, with advisors who know the ground daily. You avoid intermediaries, gain in responsiveness and benefit from advice on genuinely lived experiences — no standardized marketing catalog.
Plan ideally 2 to 3 months before departure during peak seasons (hotels and guides are scarcer), 1 month is enough for quieter seasons. For last-minute departures, get in touch with us: we'll honestly tell you if we can put together a quality trip within the timeframe.
Yes, 7 days a week throughout your stay. You'll receive a local WhatsApp number + a dedicated emergency contact. Our on-site team can assist within hours in case of unexpected events (cancelled flight, illness, weather changes).
Your payments are 100% protected by the Professional Solidarity Association for Tourism. If a service provider (hotel, transport, etc.) or the agency fails, your funds are refunded. This is a mandatory guarantee for any French travel agency — Nomadays benefits from it across its entire network.
Yes, as much as possible. Changes made more than 30 days before departure are generally free of charge (excluding hotel rate differences). As your departure approaches, some bookings become less flexible — we always inform you of your options before confirmation.
Payment is made in full in France, in euros, with Nomadays — secured by credit card or bank transfer. You have no payments to make en Afrique du Sud: everything is pre-arranged (accommodations, transfers, guides, activities). You just need to budget for meals outside the itinerary and personal purchases.
What our travelers say
“Our trip to South Africa with Passion Africa Travel is an extraordinary journey. The country, bathed by two oceans (Atlantic and Indian), features infinitely varied terrain and landscapes of remarkable beauty.”
Declan hilmer
South Africa
“An amazing experience, Patricia was always available to answer all our questions... a truly tailor-made trip. Thank you again 😊”
Vânia Zarate
South Africa
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