Your South African safari specialists
BST Tours & Transfers crafts tailor-made Big 5 safaris, luxury lodges and seamless transfers for travellers from Europe, the United States and across Africa.
- Expert local guides
- Travellers worldwide
- Tailor-made
Our people
Meet the BST Tours team
A family business of guides, drivers and planners who treat every guest like one of their own.
Gerrit Brummer
CEO, BST ToursGerrit started with BST Tours in 2008 after leaving the madness of the corporate world. He is enthusiastic and loves his country, nature and wildlife. Gerrit has extensive knowledge of both local history and international events. His friendly personality makes him popular, and he always goes the extra mile for memorable photos or souvenirs. He finds his work very fulfilling. Guests arrive as tourists and leave as friends.
Johan Brummer
BST Guide / DriverJohan Brummer joined BST Tours in September 2013. He enjoys touring South Africa's beautiful landscapes and has broad knowledge of the country's history and nature. Tourists appreciate his calm demeanour and his sense of humour. They feel safe thanks to his professional driving skills.
Tanya Brummer
SalesTanya Brummer joined the family business, BST Tours, as administrator and receptionist in June 2013. Her exceptional skills and hospitality will ensure you book a memorable safari. She loves collaborating with clients and always goes the extra mile to ensure that your tour is well organised.
Elsie Brummer
SalesElsie Brummer came on board at the family-run BST Tours as administrator and receptionist in June 2013. Warm, attentive and detail-driven, she helps guests put together a safari they will never forget, and she happily goes the extra mile so that every booking runs smoothly and stays well organised.
Danie Ferns
BST Guide / DriverDanie Ferns is happily retired and now works as a tour guide for BST Tours, exploring our beautiful country with tourists. He enjoys travelling, nature and sharing his knowledge with our guests.
Solly Kolopa
BST Guide / DriverSolly Kolopa, a friend of the Brummer family, also works as a tour guide for BST Tours. He is known for his extensive knowledge of the country and his ability to make people feel comfortable, while being a safe driver.
Our journey
A family business, built on a love of South Africa
From one guide with a passion for the bushveld to a full team welcoming travellers from around the world, here is how BST Tours grew.
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2008 Where it began
Gerrit Brummer swapped the madness of the corporate world for the bushveld and founded BST Tours, driven by a deep love of South Africa, its wildlife and its history.
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2013 A true family business
Johan, Tanya and Elsie Brummer came on board, and BST Tours grew into the close-knit family team that still looks after every guest personally, from the first enquiry to the final transfer.
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On the road Guides you can trust
Seasoned guides and drivers like Danie and Solly joined the team, adding decades of road craft, local knowledge and a gift for making travellers feel completely at home.
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Today Safaris for travellers worldwide
We craft tailor-made Big 5 safari tours, luxury lodge stays and seamless transfers for guests from Europe, the United States and across Africa, who arrive as tourists and leave as friends.
Why travel with us
The BST Tours promise
A family that has been showing travellers the real South Africa since 2008, and treats every trip as if it were their own.
Family-run, personal service
One close-knit family looks after your trip from the first enquiry to the final transfer. You deal with people who genuinely care, not a call centre.
Local knowledge that runs deep
Our guides have extensive knowledge of South Africa's history, nature and wildlife, and love sharing the stories behind every sighting.
Safe, professional driving
Calm, experienced drivers and well-kept vehicles mean you can relax, take in the view and feel completely safe on every kilometre.
Tailor-made for you
Every itinerary is shaped around what you want to see and the pace you want to travel, whether it is Big 5 game drives, lodges or city tours.
Travellers from around the world
We welcome guests from Europe, the United States and across Africa, and we know how to make a long-haul safari feel effortless.
We go the extra mile
From the perfect photo stop to a memorable souvenir, it is the little things that turn a good tour into a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your South African safari
Tell us what you would love to see and we will craft a tailor-made tour around it, from Big 5 game drives to luxury lodges and airport transfers.
Or speak to the family directly: +27 81 300 9331