Conservation-led luxury travel company &Beyond is set to update and re envisage their already extensive groups and incentives offering as they continue to service this unique and exciting segment of the travel market by planning fully-inclusive programmes for guests and groups across Africa, Asia, South America, and Antarctica.
“Our exclusive selection of experiences tailored specifically for groups is designed to provide extraordinary, one-of-a-kind moments for travellers who share a niche interest or passion,” says Ryan Powell, &Beyond’s Chief Operating Officer for Sales and Touring. “Utilising our in-depth destination knowledge and specialised network of relationships in a variety of diverse fields, we have crafted a collection of experiences that appeal to our guests with very specific travel tastes; and we can tailor-make the ideal itinerary for groups as small as eight, or larger than 50 travellers.”
As a bespoke, luxury tour operator, with offices across Africa, Asia, and South Africa, &Beyond have been using their established network of travel experts in these regions to curate their guests’ travel and itineraries for over 30 years. “We will have dedicated groups specialists in each region of operation who can book every aspect of the travel experience,” continues Powell. “Group travel has always been an important pillar of our offering, and we look forward to continue to grow and diversify this for our valued trade partners and guests.”
&Beyond’s extensive groups and incentives programme includes:
- An already established – and growing – dedicated &Beyond groups specialist team to handle enquiries, curate experiences, and design itineraries.
- Real-time, in-region, 24/7 support throughout your group’s travel.
- World-class guides in diverse fields ranging from wildlife, photography, nature conservation, culture, wellness and many others.
- Exclusive access experiences with notable individuals and subject matter experts in their fields.
- The option to explore almost anywhere across &Beyond’s sphere of operation in sub-saharan Africa, Asia, South America, and Antarctica.
- Experiences tailored to almost any size of group.
- Numerous properties and reserves ideally situated and equipped to fulfill group travel experiences such as &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, with 6 unique lodges, 59 rooms, and up to 108 guests; or &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara with 40 tents and up to 80 guests.
Each trip is carefully curated to explore new and exciting facets of any theme or interest. While &Beyond maintain a deep focus on community and conservation experiences, their attention to detail and network of experts can bring any desired travel theme to life including group travel focussed on adventure, culture, conservation, photography, wildlife, wellness, culinary experiences and more.
&Beyond’s signature group experiences include:
- Group conservation experiences at andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve such as rhinoceros dehorning or ear notching, or radio collaring of an elephant
- Chartering a vessel in Antarctica for up to 199 guests with their partners Quark Expeditions
- Exceptional wilderness dining experiences at any of &Beyond’s lodges in Tanzania, South Africa, or Botswana
- Exploring wineries and gorgeous landscapes of the Cape Winelands in a fleet of vintage automobiles
- Journeying across Africa by train with their partners Rovos Rail – a unique way to connect with the continent and the experiences on offer
- Group turtle expeditions in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, where guests get to experience the phenomenon of turtles nesting and laying their eggs on deserted beaches
- Tour through the stunning vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina surrounded by quintessential scenery
- Hiking to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery on the cliff face above Paro, Bhutan.
- Private tour and group dinner at the historical Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan, India
&Beyond continue to combine exceptional service with curated and thoughtful group experiences to ensure that guests enjoy an unforgettable, unique and exclusive experience wherever they choose to travel in Africa, Asia, South America or Antarctica.
