Wanderlust BDC

26/08/2026

HOT off the PRESS....
The Wanderlust BDC newsletter for Aug 2026 is now out.
A very proud month indeed - THANK YOU!
Download it by clicking on:
https://mailchi.mp/wanderlustbdc/this-is-your-fam-trip-18262964

www.WanderlustBDC.com

What if we could bring together every Wanderlust partner, from all the lodges, resorts and specialist DMC’s across Africa to Cape Town for two days. Let them personally share their unique stories of passion, perseverance and purpose behind each brand.

24/08/2026

R E G I S T E R for the Wanderlust Internet TAKEOVER - East Africa Edition
***17 September 2026 - 10 to 11h10am (SAST)***

Wanderlust BDC hosted the very first Cape Town TAKEOVER in August 2026.
We are proud to launch a series of webinar training sessions.
In this one hour session for East Africa we will explore
Anderson & Harvey Luxury Safari Outfitters
Speke Uganda Holidays
Upendo Zanzibar
Nimali Africa

The aim is to provide you with the direct contacts and tools to enquire and convert new bookings with confidence.
Please click on the following link to register:
7e120a4b-92ad-4df5-81f8-2a7c9d63cc00@6f0277b3-64cb-42c0-9d4a-6085a6823392" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7e120a4b-92ad-4df5-81f8-2a7c9d63cc00@6f0277b3-64cb-42c0-9d4a-6085a6823392

Contact us on [email protected] to share in our passion for always having the inside track!
www.WanderlustBDC.com

19/08/2026

R E G I S T E R for the Wanderlust Internet TAKEOVER
***16 September 2026 - 10 to 11am (SAST)***

Wanderlust BDC hosted the very first Cape Town TAKEOVER in August 2026.
We are proud to launch a series of webinar training sessions.
In this one hour session for Southern Africa we will explore
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls
Waldeck Namibia
Feline Fields
The aim is to provide you with the direct contact and tools to enquire and convert enquiries with confidence.

Please click on the following link to register:
7e120a4b-92ad-4df5-81f8-2a7c9d63cc00@6f0277b3-64cb-42c0-9d4a-6085a6823392?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7e120a4b-92ad-4df5-81f8-2a7c9d63cc00@6f0277b3-64cb-42c0-9d4a-6085a6823392?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog

Contact us on [email protected] to share in our passion for always having the inside track!

www.WanderlustBDC.com

07/08/2026

The Wanderlust BDC Cape Town TAKEOVER!!

Not another round-robin!
We are completely humbled by nearly 70 agents who joined us for a passion filled day of storytelling, a fun night of drinks and laughter followed by an intimate breakfast. The best in the business!!

WE ONLY WORK WITH NICE PEOPLE.....
How do we even begin to thank the owners of all the brands we represent for flying from all over Africa to come and personally tell their story!

Anderson & Harvey Luxury Safari Outfitters
Speke Uganda Holidays
Nimali Africa
Upendo Zanzibar
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls
Waldeck Namibia
Feline Fields
Boxed Robin

Thank you to my amazing team!! YOU ROCK!
Ti-ani Steyn
Sonia van Niekerk
Michelle Carelsen

www.WanderlustBDC.com

13/07/2026

The Cape Town TAKEOVER......Proudly brought to you by Wanderlust BDC. Have you confirmed your spot yet, only a handful invitations left?

Come and spend the day with the owners of all the brands Wanderlust represent.
Get to know their individual journeys and most importantly the people behind the brands.... and we promise this is not another round robin workshop

Anderson & Harvey Luxury Safari Outfitters
Feline Fields
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls
Waldeck Namibia
Nimali Africa
Upendo Zanzibar
Speke Uganda Holidays
Life & Luxury

Contact us on [email protected] to share in our passion for owner run companies.

24/06/2026

YOUR TIME TO VOTE........

We are honoured to share that Upendo Zanzibar has received two nominations in the 2026 World Travel Awards.
Upendo Beach has been nominated for Zanzibar’s Leading Villa Resort 2026, recognising its private villa experience on the east coast, where ocean light, space and the rhythm of the tide shape each day.
Vote for Upendo Beach:
https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote-for-upendo-beach-2026
Upendo House has been nominated for Zanzibar’s Leading Boutique Resort 2026, celebrating its Stone Town setting, rooftop views and layered sense of island culture.
Vote for Upendo House:
https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote-for-upendo-house-2026

If Upendo has been part of your Zanzibar story, we would be so grateful for your support.
Voting closes 17 July 2026

22/06/2026

L A U N C H I N G....... Nimali Ilaroi House.
WE ARE OPEN!!!!
With only 5 rooms and a maximum 10 guests, this is a newly built exclusive use safari home within a 10,000 acre private conservancy on the eastern boundary of Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.

They really have it all - from a hot tub and infinity pool to interactive kitchen experiences to dedicated wellness spaces to a wine cellar and cigar lounge to beekeeping and honey harvesting....to mention a few.

Wanderlust BDC is beyond proud to welcome Nimali Ilaroi House to the portfolio.
Congratulations Nimali Africa on creating this boundary shifting exclusive use property!!

Contact us on [email protected] to share in our passion for NIMALI ILAROI HOUSE!
www.NimaliAfrica.com
www.WanderlustBDC.com

04/06/2026

Wanderlust BDC is so ready and excited for We Are Africa local days 2027!
This year was just a phenominal set of meetings.
Just catching our breath........and then!

See you there!

www.WanderlustBDC.com

03/06/2026

UPDATED Waldeck Namibia rate structure now makes it super easy to book.
Even for a smaller booking you still have exclusive use of the property but on a per person rate.... WE LOVE IT!

We are very excited to share that:
• Now only 2 nights minimum stay
• The 1-6 guests rate changed from a min fee to a per person rate
• Updated payment policy
• Deposit changed from 50% to 25%
• Updated cancelation policy

Contact us on [email protected] for your updated net rates and trading terms.

www.WaldeckNamibia.com
www.WanderlustBDC.com

28/05/2026

NEWSLETTER TIME...
Our latest newsletter is hot off the press.
This month it is all about our East Africa and Southern Africa fam trips.
We also learn more about Life & Luxury who is our specialist DMC for Indian Ocean Islands and Southern Africa.

Follow the link below to our newsletter and videos.
https://mailchi.mp/wanderlustbdc/this-is-your-fam-trip

Contact us on [email protected] to share in our passion for hosted fam trips!

www.WanderlustBDC.com

That’s why the absolute highlight of our year is hosting two exclusive familiarisation trips - carefully curated journeys designed not only to showcase the exceptional properties and ground handling services we represent but also focus on our in-country industry partners. We take it slower and ful...