Corporate & Business Travel
Management Across Africa
Flights, hotels, visas, MICE and ground transfers for companies doing business across Africa: within the continent, outbound from South Africa, and from the UAE and beyond, managed by our offices in Johannesburg and Dubai.
See how we manage corporate travel across AfricaWho we help
Built for companies with people working across Africa
We manage travel for companies, and their HR, procurement and project teams, whose staff need to reach offices, plants, project sites and meetings across Africa, whether they set off from Johannesburg, Dubai, another African city or further afield.
Ports & Logistics
Terminal, freight and logistics staff travelling between African port cities, and in from hubs such as Dubai, for site visits, handovers and longer assignments.
Energy, Oil & Gas
Oil, gas, power and renewables teams on rotation to fields, plants and project offices, with visas, housing and site transfers arranged together.
Mining
Engineers, geologists and contractors heading to remote mine sites, with domestic connections and road transfers planned from the capital onwards.
Construction & Infrastructure
Mobilisation for contractors and consultants, from the first site survey through crew rotations to demobilisation.
Telecoms
Network rollout, engineering and commercial teams covering several African countries in one trip, with routing and visas checked in advance.
Travel, HR & Procurement Teams
One point of contact for policy, approvals, 24/7 traveller support and traveller tracking, with costs consolidated across projects and cost centres and billed in ZAR or AED.
Sending a team somewhere in Africa?
Tell us who is travelling, where they are starting from, where they need to be and when. We will come back with routing, visa requirements and a quote.
See our corporate travel management programmesWho We Are
Solid Matter Travel was built on a simple observation: business travel across Africa doesn’t fail because of distance — it fails because of coordination.
A missed connection in Lagos. A visa delay in Nairobi. A last-minute schedule change with no local support. These are the moments where business trips succeed or fail, and they’re the problems we set out to solve.
That’s why we built our operations around the two cities where Africa’s business travel converges: Johannesburg, the gateway to the continent, and Dubai, the global hub connecting Africa with the rest of the world. With teams based in both locations, we coordinate travel for multinational companies, executives, project teams, and organisations operating across Africa and the Middle East.
We support both sides of every business journey.
- For travel managers, that means greater visibility, policy compliance, cost control, and reliable execution.
- For travellers, it means clear communication, responsive support, and experienced professionals who are there when plans change.
Having teams in both Johannesburg and Dubai gives us a genuine operational advantage. We combine regional expertise with carefully vetted suppliers, intelligent routing, and real-time local support to keep your people moving efficiently across some of the world’s most complex travel environments.
Anyone can issue a ticket.
We make sure the journey actually works.
That’s what gives your business predictability.
That’s what gives your travellers confidence.
Our Services
Corporate travel management for teams working across Africa, within the continent and to and from the UAE and beyond.
Business Travel
Direct & connecting flights, corporate hotels throughout Africa. Click to learn about our African connectivity strategy.
International Travel
Specialized routing for Inter-Africa and Africa-Middle East travel corridors.
Group & MICE
Fully managed MICE events across Africa and the UAE—meetings, incentives, conferences, and corporate gatherings handled end-to-end.
African Expertise
Corporate travel throughout Africa with speed, accuracy, and real local intelligence — flights, hotels, cars, groups.
Hotel Bookings
Corporate rates and negotiated accommodation across Africa, UAE and worldwide.
Transfers
Airport shuttles, private drivers and vehicle rentals in every destination we serve.
Corporate Travel Destinations in Africa & the UAE
South Africa 🇿🇦
Southern Africa's main business hub, home to our Johannesburg office, with strong meetings infrastructure and regional connections.
Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Business travel to Harare and beyond for mining, energy and regional projects, with visas and transfers arranged.
Senegal 🇸🇳
Dakar is a stable West African business hub with growing port, energy and infrastructure activity.
Ghana 🇬🇭
Accra is a West African base for mining, energy and regional offices, with good conference facilities.
Kenya 🇰🇪
East Africa's commercial gateway, with Nairobi as the regional hub for multi-country business trips.
Tanzania 🇹🇿
Dar es Salaam is a major East African port city for logistics, construction and mining projects.
UAE & Middle East 🇦🇪
Our Dubai office, for UAE–Africa business travel and for corporate visitors arriving in the UAE.
Islands 🏝️
Mauritius and Seychelles for regional offices, board meetings and corporate events.
Corporate Travel Across Africa
Start with the market your team is heading to, or the part of the trip you need help with.
Markets
- Corporate travel management in South Africa
- Corporate travel in Kenya
- Corporate travel in Ghana
- Corporate travel in Tanzania
- Corporate travel in Senegal
- Corporate travel in Zimbabwe
- Corporate travel in the Indian Ocean islands (Mauritius & Seychelles)
- Corporate travel management in the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
What Our Clients Say
"Everything went smoothly, and their coordination was truly commendable. Most importantly, we felt their constant support throughout, as if they were available 24/7."
Madhu Vohra
Group of 5 — Cape Town
"They are absolutely professional. Kevin was so helpful and quick to respond to every query. We didn't have to worry about anything — from safety to ensuring we covered all destinations."
Dipti Radhika DD
Cape Town
"Thank you for making everything so smooth and hassle-free; we never had to worry about a thing. We're genuinely grateful for your guidance, prompt responses, and seamless coordination."
Sajeena Arvind
Cape Town
Frequently Asked Questions
Business Travel Across Africa, Answered
What does Solid Matter Travel do as a corporate travel management company in Africa?
We manage end-to-end business travel for companies operating across Africa: flights, hotels, business visa coordination, MICE and ground transfers, plus 24/7 traveller support. From our offices in Johannesburg and Dubai we coordinate single trips and complex multi-country itineraries, and we track traveller locations and itineraries, so your team stays productive and your travel programme stays on policy and on budget.
What kinds of business travel in Africa do you handle?
Travel within Africa, such as Johannesburg to Nairobi, Accra or Harare; outbound business travel from South Africa; UAE–Africa travel through our Dubai office; and travel into Africa from other origins. We plan routing, connections, visas and on-the-ground logistics so there are no gaps when your travellers land.
Which African countries do you cover?
We support corporate travel across Africa, including South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Zimbabwe and the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and Seychelles, as well as the UAE. If your business needs a destination we don't list, ask us and we'll arrange it through our partner network.
Can you help with business visas for our staff?
Yes. We're not a visa authority, but we coordinate business visa processing for African countries and the UAE through our trusted suppliers, advising on requirements for each traveller's route and managing applications so your team has the right documentation before they fly.
Do you offer 24/7 support if something goes wrong mid-trip?
Always. Flight cancellations and schedule changes don't wait for office hours, so neither do we. A real coordinator is reachable around the clock to rebook, reroute and keep your traveller moving — by phone or WhatsApp.
How fast do you respond to a travel request or quote?
We commit to responding to quote requests in under 1 hour. Urgent in-trip changes are handled immediately through our 24/7 line.
Do you manage group, conference and MICE travel in Africa?
Yes. We coordinate group bookings, conference delegations and incentive travel in South Africa, elsewhere in Africa and in the UAE, negotiating group rates, blocking accommodation near the venue, and managing arrivals and transfers so large teams move as one.
How do we get started?
Tell us about your travel needs and we'll set you up with a dedicated coordinator through our Johannesburg or Dubai office, with billing in ZAR for South Africa or AED for the UAE. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp to speak to a travel specialist today.
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Contact Us
Johannesburg
South Africa
+27 010 446 0125
admin@smtravel.co.za
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971 58 200 3251
admin@smtravel.ae