About

Redefining Travel,
One Adventure at a Time

Stay Buddie Travel is an owner run Travel Agency created to book and manage your Accommodation, Transfers and Activities through Southern Africa.

Stay Buddie Travel

Where Passion Meets Purpose

The Managing Director, Smilo Mabhena was born and bred in Victoria Falls and has been in the Tourism / Aviation industry for just over 25 years and holds qualifications in AITA which include Managing the Travel Business and has through her journey worked for well-established and respected Giant brands within the industry in the likes of United Touring Company, Wilderness Air Charters (former Sefofane Air Charters), African Bush Camps (T/A Safari Logistics), and Great Plains hence developed a wealth of experience and in-depth understanding of both industries which we believe will help in delivering and ensuring exceptional service to guests experiences and that the travellers created itineraries will be perfectly fitted to their diversity interests.

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As Stay Buddie Travel the aim is to provide luxury, adventure travel or retreats and exciting activities tailored to the clients’ needs to ensure seamless and enjoyable journey from start to finish. Whilst creating and ensuring memorable experiences for Local, Regional and International Travellers at budgeted or affordable rates.

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The team sets to achieve this through only using products of the highest quality and operators who have a great understanding of the wildlife dynamics that the different areas have to offer. Also, Road and Air Charter transfer companies that know on how best to safely access the remote locations at affordable rates.

What Makes Us Different

Six pillars that define every adventure we create

Our Vision

To become the preferred travel partner in the region by offering exceptional hospitality, hassle-free transfers, and unforgettable activities that inspire exploration and discovery.

Our Mission

To design and tailor-make itineraries that create once in a lifetime experience for travellers through connecting them with the best that each destination has to offer, while delivering convenience, affordability, and personalized service at the same time bringing guests closer to destinations, culture, and experiences they will always treasure.

Our Core Values

  • Customer – Centric Service – We put travellers at the heart of everything we do.
  • Reliability – Consistent, convenient, dependable, and professional services.
  • Innovation – Creative travel solutions that enhance convenience and enjoyment.
  • Integrity – Honest and transparent in all our dealings.
  • Excellence – Striving for the highest standards in hospitality and service delivery.

Our Services

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Accommodation

We partner with well known, trusted and established Operators to provide our clients with comfortable medium to high end accommodation options.

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Transfers

Our reliable transfer services ensure smooth and safe transportation from airports, hotels, and activity sites. Whether you are arriving, departing, or moving between destinations, we provide timely, well-coordinated, and professional transfers.

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Activities & Tours

Stay Buddie Travel connects travellers with unforgettable experiences, including cultural tours, adventure activities, nature excursions, and city explorations. Our curated packages guarantee excitement and lasting memories for individuals, families, and groups.

Why Choose Stay Buddie Travel?

  • Convenient, Professional and friendly staff.
  • Affordable, flexible travel packages.
  • Seamless combination of accommodation, transport, and activities.
  • Personalized service tailored to each traveller’s needs.
  • Strong partnerships with trusted service providers.

Target market

  • Domestic, Regional and International tourists visiting Southern Africa for holidays, honeymoon
  • Affordable, flexible travel packages.
  • Corporate clients needing conferencing, team building, accommodation and transfers.
  • Families and groups looking holidays, guided tours and activities.