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WHO WE ARE

Rooted in the rich landscapes and cultures of Zimbabwe and now flourishing in South Africa, Phumulani DMC is a women-led destination management company delivering authentic, curated experiences that celebrate the beauty, adventure, and heritage of Southern Africa.

We specialize in crafting custom journeys tailored to each client’s specific needs, blending comfort, adventure, and meaningful engagement. Serving both retail travelers and the travel trade, our services cover every aspect of a journey – from internal and regional flights, private charters, and seamless transfers, to handpicked accommodations from 2-star to luxury, immersive activities, self-drive or overland trips, curated shopping experiences, and exclusive dinner reservations. We handle all ground logistics, including grocery shopping and on-the-ground support, so our clients can focus entirely on the experience.

At Phumulani, we believe travel can transform – for the traveler, the community, and the environment. As a women-led team, we bring unique perspectives, empathy, and creativity to every itinerary, ensuring journeys that are thoughtful, inclusive, and empowering. Each experience is crafted with purpose, supporting local initiatives and promoting responsible tourism, while providing our clients with unparalleled comfort, convenience, and discovery.

Whether seeking the thrill of untamed wilderness, the serenity of pristine landscapes, or authentic cultural connections, Phumulani DMC delivers experiences that linger long after the journey ends.

MEET THE TEAM
At Phumulani Escapes, we are Travel Architects — creators of immersive journeys that connect people, place, and purpose. Every journey we design is built from the ground up, shaped by our deep knowledge of Africa and our commitment to sustainability and community upliftment. From the rolling savannahs of Botswana to Zimbabwe’s untamed rivers and remote wildernesses, we don’t just plan escapes — we architect experiences that inspire connection and leave a lasting impact. Each of our journeys is custom-tailored, whether it’s a family self-drive, a romantic safari, or a small-group retreat. We handle every detail — from logistics to local partnerships — ensuring every journey is seamless, responsible, and soul-stirring.

Sheri Alexander

Operations Architect

The behind-the-scenes expert who brings every itinerary to life, ensuring logistics, transport, and communication flow effortlessly.

Kirsty Alexander

Lead Travel Architect

Oversees the creative design of every itinerary, ensuring each journey tells a story and fits seamlessly with Phumulani’s immersive philosophy.

Taryn Van Rensburg

Taryn Van Rensburg

Guest Journey Architect

Our guest journey architects are your main point of contact for planning and booking trips. They are experienced travel consultants who work directly with clients to create personalized, seamless itineraries, ensuring every journey meets individual preferences and expectations.

Our Services

Wellness Retreats

We offer tailor made wellness and yoga retreats that have been put together with great care by own own team, as well as offering events organized by other handpicked venues around Southern Africa.

Travel Concierge

It can be confusing travelling to a new country for the first time, so we offer all our clients a unique concierge service. We can help you find the nearest ATM, pharmacy, gift/souvenir market, or help with just about any query you have on one of our trips!

Itinerary Extra's & Add-ons

Want to do or see something not included in the itinerary or retreat you’ve booked? No problem, we’re just a phone call or email away to organize that for you!

 What is wellness tourism? The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness tourism as travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one’s personal well-being. With so much un-wellness embedded in today’s travel, wellness tourism brings the promise of combating those negative qualities and turning travel into an opportunity to maintain and improve our holistic health.