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SafariNow Our Service Explained OUR SERVICE EXPLAINED

Overview

Our service is comprised of marketing your establishment to South African and international holiday makers. We process reservations, facilitate the payment of reservation deposits, and provide a high level of customer service.

Due to our commission-only model, our interests are 100% aligned with yours.

Marketing

SafariNow.com is one of the highest-traffic websites in South Africa, as a result of our affiliate marketing efforts, and our search engine optimisation (SEO).

Affiliate Marketing

We have an extensive network of media partners who integrate our service into their websites, which means that when you join SafariNow.com your establishment will also be included on these fine websites:

 

 

...and over 100 more!

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Google is the king of search engines, and we're hot on Google!

For example, SafariNow.com appears within the first few results for a variety of search terms:

'Cape Peninsula Accommodation'
'Cape Town Guesthouses'
'Garden Route Map'
'Johannesburg Bed And Breakfasts'
'Sandton Self-Catering'

Reservations Processing

Payment Facilitation

Using SafariNow.com, your customers can pay you with confidence using these credit cards:

VISA Visa
Mastercard Mastercard
Diners Club Diners Club
American Express American Express

We acquire the payment from the client's credit card and deposit cash into your account after 4 working days, safely, securely.

Customers feel confident to pay SafariNow.com, as we act as a 'watchdog' to ensure fair treatment, in line with the policies of your establishment, European Union privacy policies and Industry leading security.


What do we charge?

SafariNow.com is pay-as-you-go, we only charge you commission on bookings secured:

  • No joining, listing or advertising charges.
  • Commission charge from 15% +VAT, (including facilitation of payment and funds deposited into your account) of the total quote value. 
  • Minimum charge per booking of R45.60 (including VAT).

Monthly fixed fee: none

How much business can you expect?

These are actual average bookings figures for January - December 2005:

North West Province: R48 000 per establishment
Kruger National Park: R34 000 per establishment
Mpumalanga: R19 000 per establishment
Limpopo: R16 000 per establishment
Cape Town: R14 000 per establishment
Fish Hoek: R29 000 per establishment

(Figures calculated on establishments who have received at least one booking via us i.e. excluding new establishments)

The most active establishment on SafariNow.com generated business to the value of R265 000 worth in the last 12 months!

Pre-requisites to Joining

  • Agreement to our Terms of Trade
  • From 2008, all New Establishments on SafariNow.com must be a member of, affiliated with or accredited by The Regional or National Tourism Bureau Tourism Association or Accommodation Association, eg : KZN Tourism, NAA, GHASA, TGCSA, SATSA, AA Travel Guides, Portfolio, Local Tourism office or Publicity Association
  • Internet access and ability to reply to enquiries within 24hours online
  • How To Join

    A) REGISTER ONLINE now and we will contact you to complete the process.
     Join SafariNow.com

    or

    B) Telephone us on 0861 801 802 and make arrangements for us to create a webpage for you on SafariNow.com (no charge).

    For listings help, please speak to New Listings

Why use SafariNow.com?

Low Price

  • No booking fees
  • Special Deals available
  • Best price promise!

Impartial Advice

  • Real reviews from previous guests

Industry leading

  • 2 times winner of South Africa e-commerce awards

Widest choice

  • 7373 Accommodation establishments in 18 Countries

Secure

  • We're a well known brand in South Africa, with 10 years of bookings experience
  • SATSA registered
  • Thawte security & encryption
SafariNow.com is a self-service bookings system! See 3 ways to book, How to pay, FAQ, and our price policy.

If you do need help please call us on 0861 801 802 (South Africa) +27 (0)21 780 7000 (International)