Leisure & holidays
Mauritius, Maldives, Zanzibar, Europe river cruises, Dubai and more — with preferred airline, hotel and tour rates not always available to the public.
Explore destinations →Durban · Online nationwide
Your Durban travel experts for holidays, business & Southern Africa
Personalised itineraries, preferred partner rates and owner-operated care — from leisure escapes and luxury safaris to corporate and NGO travel.
IATA accredited
ASATA member
XL Travel Group
Since 1998
1998Founded in Durban
180+Years combined experience
IATAAccredited agency
ASATAMember protection
SA-wideOnline consultants
How we help
Three clear ways to travel with us
Whether you need a holiday, business travel management or a Southern Africa itinerary, our consultants are ready online across South Africa.
Corporate travel
Business travel management with exclusive rates, efficient bookings and personal support for companies that need reliable duty of care.
Corporate solutions →Southern Africa
Luxury safaris, Cape, KZN, Drakensberg, Victoria Falls, Mozambique and Malawi — tailored for local travellers and international visitors. New: Airlink Lanseria–Harare from 15 November.
Plan Southern Africa → Lanseria–Harare flights →Inspiration
Featured destinations
Indian Ocean
Mauritius
Crystal lagoons & resort escapes
Luxury
Maldives
Overwater villas & pure blue
Spice Island
Zanzibar
Stone Town culture & beaches
UAE
Dubai & UAE
Skyline, desert & stopovers
Big 5
Safari in style
Kruger, Sabi Sands & lodges
Culture
Turkey
Istanbul, Cappadocia & coast
Mediterranean
Greece
Islands, Athens & summer light
Europe
River cruises
Scenic waterways & cities
Why XL Highway Travel
Expertise you can feel at every step
We’re not a call centre. We’re an owner-operated team led by Brigitte Turner — seasoned consultants with preferred rates through the XL Travel Group and genuine care for every booking.
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180+ years combined Seasoned consultants, destination knowledge, visas and crisis support.
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Preferred partner rates Airlines, hotels, tours, car hire and cruises through group procurement.
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Online nationwide Remote team across South Africa — phone, email or WhatsApp. Meetings by appointment.
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Human + modern tools Faster options and clearer itineraries — still personal care at every turn.
Owner-operated
Ethics, transparency and honesty guide every booking — leisure, corporate or NGO.
Client stories
Trusted for decades of travel
Real feedback from travellers who plan with XL Highway Travel consultants across South Africa.
★★★★★
“For the past six years all my travel arrangements have been made by Trace Patchin. Her patience, kindness and professionalism is without fault.”
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“So glad that the great service and attention from Brigitte and Karen continues under XL Travel! Always available and always helpful with great travel solutions.”
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“Over the past 20 or so years, we have used Karen as our agent for international trips. Her professionalism has been wonderful and certainly removed any stress.”
Current specials
Club Med Phuket, Pilanesberg & more
Club Med Phuket all-inclusive from R42 850pps, Bakubung from R3 510pps, One&Only Cape Town, Avis WOW and more — enquire with XL Highway Travel.
Next step
Tell us where you want to go
Share your dates and ideas — we’ll come back with options that fit. Consultants work remotely across South Africa; meetings by appointment only.