Gondwana Collections, a prominent name in Namibia’s tourism sector, has unveiled a groundbreaking product, “Safari 2 Go,” during the ITB Berlin event this year. In an exclusive interview with VoyagesAfriq, Gys Joubert, the Group CEO, shed light on the platform’s distinctive features and its mission to revolutionize Namibian travel experiences.
In response to increasing demand from smaller players and stand-alone adventurers, Gondwana Collections created Safari 2 Go, a comprehensive online travel platform. Joubert emphasized the significance of trust and security in online transactions, stating that Safari 2 Go ensures a trustworthy background, backed by Gondwana Collection Namibia. The platform integrates global payment systems for secure transactions, distinguishing itself as a reliable alternative for travellers seeking more than conventional booking platforms.
He explained, “We’ve had so many requests over the years from smaller players, the stand-alones. We created a platform called Safari 2 Go, backed by Gondwana Collection Namibia. In terms of trust, which is crucial nowadays due to online risks, we provide that guarantee, that trust in the background for someone who provides the details. We work with global payment systems, ensuring a secure system.”
Highlighting the platform’s uniqueness, Joubert emphasised, “We provide more at Safari 2 Go in terms of real local information, information around the routes, information around the distances. There is also an itinerary as part of the platform. We provide everything your big booking platform provides but more in terms of information. We have a dedicated team in our Windhoek office that provides support, and yes, you will speak to a human being via email or even by our telephone numbers; that support is there.”
A platform like Safari 2 Go gives visitors the possibility to design their own Namibian journey. “Our mission is to make Namibian travel accessible to a digitized world. Making things happen at the click of a button. An online travel agent where holiday dreamers can enjoy instant availability and straightforward booking.”
On the participation in ITB, Joubert reflected, “ITB has been very interesting; we have found it to be extremely productive, but maybe not in terms of numbers, but in terms of business, it’s been really productive. I am happy to say that the demand for destination Namibia is really high.”
