What makes us different from other:
Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd, was founded in early 2006 by Willy Kalala who have been operating trips throughout Southern Africa for many years. We are one of the leading Ground Handler tour operators in Southern Africa with the Head Office in Johannesburg and a branch in Cape Town. We have considerable backing and buying power behind us as well as a team of experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We have earned a reputation for offering unbeatable value, for our dedication to excellent customer service and for our commitment to responsible travel practices. When you book your trip with us, peace of mind is guaranteed.


Good value and Peace of Mind – Financial Stability
We belong to Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC), Gauteng Tour Operator Association (GATOA) and Sandton Tourism Association giving you a peace of mind if there is any dispute. Our trips offer incredibly good value for money. Since its foundation, the company has established good working relationships with local suppliers, transportation agents and hotels across the region, so we are in a good position to get the best offers from them. This enables us to meet the increasing demands of travelers for the most competitive rates and the highest ethical standards. For your convenience and peace of mind, our prices already include all professional tour guide fees, fares (many and varied sorts depending on each trip) and all entrance fees for the many famous sights and places of interest on our itinerary. It’s all a part of providing you with excellent service before, during and after you travel.
Meticulous planning.
Every trip is planned down to the very last detail. Our trip advisors team has a lot of experience in organizing and leading holidays. We know what to put in an itinerary, and what to leave out. We know about the hidden gems of Southern Africa that people never get to hear about. We know about the quirks and vagaries of the local transport schedules so we can plan your trip to avoid hassles and delays. We also choose the best suppliers so that we have good, reliable back up. Mount Zion Tours and Travels has established a comprehensive service system to ensure the best possible service to our customers
We rely on our former customers’ ideas and feedbacks on selecting guides and attractions, choice of hotels, restaurants, and all others related services etc.


Our Guides
Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd only uses registered guide and Rangers speaking English, French and other foreign language. The guide is the first person you come in contact and we pay extra attention to make sure that they are well trained. To see what we are talking about, kindly visit our guest comments page and Tripadvisor review and see what our clients have to say about our guide.
The Vehicles
All our Vehicles are registered with South African Department of Transport and have required permits to operate in the Travel industry. Transfers and Tours are conducted in air-conditioned minibus, we have passenger’s liability Insurance cover and all our drivers undergo medical eye test every year.


Balance and variety
There are many elements to any successful holiday, so our itineraries are planned to strike a balance between activities and relaxation. We provide a mixture of elements on each tour to help you experience all the color and variety of the destination you choose. A typical tour will involve a mixture of culture, walking, wildlife, local transport, contact with local people and a mix of well-known and little known places. Keep in mind that our tours range in scope from easy touring for the physically challenged to special interest tours for those that want that something extra. We are proud to offer tailor made holidays, and are able to come up with interesting programs for family, friends, school groups, clubs, societies, associations etc… In case you don’t find an option that matches your expectations or you want to follow your own itinerary, then do not hesitate to fill out the customized form and return it to us. We will gladly work out a trip to meet your expectations.
Quality of our service
Mount Zion Tours and Travels is committed to quality in all aspects of the products and services we provide. Our tour will be an unforgettable experience and extremely good value for money.


Customer service 24/7 Emergency Number: Commitment to authenticity
We are committed to providing excellent service to our customers and giving our customers an authentic Southern Africa experience not just something staged for tourist. And it is our objective to ensure that all our customers around the world enjoy a hassle-free holiday in Southern Africa. In addition, we work with leading financial institutions around the world to provide a highly secure and easy to use payment system, giving consumers confidence and security when making payments. Our team is committed to working hard to meet your needs. Our 24/7 Emergency Number is available to all clients allowing them to reach our duty Manager at any time while enjoying their holiday.
Customized services
“Awaken your sense of travel” is our motto and it is something that we are passionate about. We specialize in tailor-made or customized travel. Many people prefer to travel independently and create their own unique itinerary. Mount Zion Tours and Travels will be delighted to help you plan and organize a trip especially for you, whether you travel alone, with a friend or in a group. All you need to do is to determine what kinds of activities and places are on the top of your “must do’ list. We will do the rest for you. Go to Customized Tour Forms to design your own tours with the help from our travel advisors.


Unbeatable value for money
We believe when you compare quality and costs, we offer the best value for money for travel in Southern Africa. You may find that some of our tours cost a little more than what appears to be the same offered by another tour operator. We, however, will always ensure that our customers receive the best value for their money.
Experienced Team of Consultants
All of our travel advisors are experienced travel professionals who, assisted by a team of support personnel, are able to provide the latest information about traveling in Southern Africa. All guides are college graduates who have majored in English, French, German or the language that is their specialty and have passed the tough national examination to be licensed as a guide.


Social Responsibility Education is the key to social upliftment and alleviation of poverty, and is one of the most important strategies. Education empowers people and opens the door to a better future. It is the only long-term solution to the problems of unemployment and poverty, which lie at the root of many other social ills in society. Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd has adopted Yakha Ikusasa Manje, health Development Center where people leaving with HIV and AIDS, STI and TB. Our pledge is to match every contribution from our clients toward the Health Center, up to 2.5% of their trip costs. This means if a tourist voluntarily donates 2.5% of their overall trip cost to the Trust to support education and healthcare of these people in South Africa, Mount Zion Tours and Travels (PTY) Ltd donate 2.5% making the total contribution 5%. Donations to the Health Center are completely voluntary. To find more about how we are improving other people’s life and how you can support this initiative, kindly send us an email to info@mountziontours.co.za