Cardinal DMC - Southern & East Africa

Cardinal DMC - Southern & East Africa Experience The Splendours Of Africa That We Call Home For the last 17 years we have embraced and welcomed clients from around the globe.

We are an Inbound Destination Management Company, encompassing the very best of Southern & East Africa as well as the Indian Ocean Islands. Our in-depth knowledge and expertise across the region enables us to present authentic and well-considered travel programs. We deliver value, peace of mind, flexibility and a fully inclusive service, whether your requirements be;
Private Travel, Family Holidays, Honeymoons, Incentive or Business Travel. We remain on hand at every stage of the journey. Our signature itineraries blend beautiful landscapes, natural wonders and pristine wildlife experiences, intertwined with fascinating cultures, diverse adventures, cuisine and exceptional accommodation. Our social responsibility initiatives benefit both wildlife and the people of Africa.

The best part of a tailor-made journey is often the small decision nobody sees. The room that catches the first light. T...
29/09/2026

The best part of a tailor-made journey is often the small decision nobody sees. The room that catches the first light. The guide who knows when to leave the vehicle quiet. The lunch timed before the road gets long. The extra night that stops an itinerary from feeling like a relay race. Local knowledge is not a flourish at the end. It is the structure underneath.

Brief us on the pace your client needs. We will take care of the details that make it feel natural.

Heritage Day is a useful reminder for every itinerary planner: culture does not live in a token stop between lunch and t...
24/09/2026

Heritage Day is a useful reminder for every itinerary planner: culture does not live in a token stop between lunch and transfer. It is in the people who host, the stories that earn their place, the food made with context, and the time you allow guests to listen. Travel gets more interesting when local voices shape the day.

Looking for cultural encounters with substance? Start with what your guests should understand, not just where they should go.

Mozambique is easy to reduce to one image: white sand, turquoise water and a palm tree.But there is more to the country ...
22/09/2026

Mozambique is easy to reduce to one image: white sand, turquoise water and a palm tree.

But there is more to the country than its coastline.

There are coral reefs, island communities, marine life, historic towns and wild places such as Gorongosa and Niassa.

And yes, there are those beaches.

The trick is knowing which part of Mozambique fits the journey.

Looking beyond the usual beach escape? Talk to us about Mozambique.

Tanzania doesn't have to mean one thing.There are the wide-open plains of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, the chal...
17/09/2026

Tanzania doesn't have to mean one thing.

There are the wide-open plains of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, the challenge of Kilimanjaro and the very different pace of Zanzibar.

The interesting part is deciding how they fit together.

A safari can be followed by a few days on the coast. Kilimanjaro can become the focus of the journey. Or you can keep things entirely in the bush.

It depends on the traveller.

And that's where the planning starts.

Thinking about Tanzania? Tell us what you want from the journey and we'll help shape the route.

Top performers do not need another tightly packed programme with a grand finale bolted on. They need a journey that leav...
15/09/2026

Top performers do not need another tightly packed programme with a grand finale bolted on. They need a journey that leaves them feeling seen: a shared challenge that loosens the conversation, a place that changes the pace, and enough room for a genuine moment to happen. The itinerary matters. What it changes in the group matters more.

What do you want your incentive to shift—energy, connection, or perspective? Let’s build from there.

Rwanda doesn't have to be one experience.It can be Kigali for a few days of culture, food and contemporary city life.It ...
10/09/2026

Rwanda doesn't have to be one experience.

It can be Kigali for a few days of culture, food and contemporary city life.

It can be Nyungwe for forest, primates and a completely different landscape.

Or Akagera for open savannah and game viewing.

And then there is Lake Kivu — a quieter way to end the journey.

The appeal is in combining them thoughtfully, rather than trying to tick every box.

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Which side of Rwanda would you want to see first?

08/09/2026

Some travellers want early mornings and long days in the bush.

Others want a slower start, exceptional food, time to explore a city, a few nights by the ocean — and perhaps a safari in between.

There isn't a right way to experience Africa.

For FIT travel, the itinerary should work around the traveller, rather than asking the traveller to fit into a standard itinerary.

Tell us what your traveller enjoys — we'll help shape the route around them.

September changes the rhythm of Zambia.The bush is dry, the vegetation is thinner and wildlife begins to gather more pre...
03/09/2026

September changes the rhythm of Zambia.

The bush is dry, the vegetation is thinner and wildlife begins to gather more predictably around the remaining water.

It is also a particularly good time to experience South Luangwa on foot — one of the destinations where walking is not simply an activity, but part of the character of the safari.

For travellers who want something a little more immersive than a series of game drives, this is where local knowledge matters.

Ask us about building a Zambia itinerary around walking, wildlife and time in the bush.

When a group travels for business, the details matter.It's not only about finding a beautiful lodge or an impressive ven...
01/09/2026

When a group travels for business, the details matter.

It's not only about finding a beautiful lodge or an impressive venue. It's about understanding the brief, knowing what will work for the group, allowing enough breathing room in the programme and making sure the logistics behind it all are handled properly.

That's the part of travel planning guests don't always see.

And that's exactly where local knowledge makes a difference.

Planning an incentive or corporate group for Africa? Let's talk about what you have in mind.

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Misa Park Building, 15 Catherine Avenue, Northcliff
Johannesburg
2195

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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