Voyage 1 DMC LLC Dubai, led by industry veteran Naveen Kundu, has officially announced a 100% acquisition of World Wide African Tours under its brand safarisinbushes.com, a DMC based in South Africa. The new entity will be managed by Shobhna Govan, who brings over 20 years of expertise in managing South Africa and African safaris.
Voyage 1 will control 100% holding in the new entity to be names as Voyage 1 Africa integrating it with its existing robust destination network. The merger unlocks exclusive, curated safari itineraries, luxury wildlife experiences, and comprehensive ground-handling services across Southern Africa. It combines Naveen Kundu’s strategic vision and tech-driven tourism solutions with World Wide African Tours’ strong on-ground execution.
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