Joshua Explorer Tours and Travels are specialists in VIP chauffer drives, excursions and conference management. We are a small company with huge pedigree of achievements. We are your partner of choice in the tourism and travel value chain.

How Did We Start?

We started from humble beginnings but with a number of supporters. The seeds of the company were sown from being a metro cab taxi driver. Starting with one old car and R1,500 borrowed money 15 years ago; we persevered and worked hard to please our very few early clients. Their support was unwavering as was our commitment to serve them. We have built a reputation amongst our clients and peers alike with integrity, honesty, and dedication and hard work culminating in an ETEYA Award (Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year) in 2005.

Our Empowerment Credentials

We are a black owned company with 100% equity held by historically, disadvantaged individuals (HDI's). We support women empowerment and as such in 2008, 35% of the company equity was allocated to black women. We are committed to being an equitable employer and in this regard we have met and exceeded our affirmative action targets in all aspects. Our commitment to being an equitable employer is further entrenched in our commitment to continually up skill our staff.

Geographical Representation

We are headquarted in Johannesburg at Palms Office Park, 215 Nupen Crescent, Halfway House, Midrand, and in Pretoria Office 209 Provisus Building, 523 Church Street, Arcadia. We plan to open additional branch offices in Cape Town, EThekwini, Polokwane, Mafikeng, Mangaung and Kimberly soon. Through our alliance partners, we are able to support our customers throughout the country.

Awards

Over the years, we have been honoured to have won numerous awards, some of the key notables are:

• ETEYA Award, Gauteng 2005
• 300 top emerging companies by Empowerdex

Our Clients

We have a wide spread of clients, ranging from individuals to big corporates and government departments, a few notable ones have been listed below:

International Anglo American-London IES International-Economic Strategy Brussels Chicago Bar Chicago-USA Charles Stewart Mott-New York USA James Madison University-Washington DC TRA-VAL Chicago-USA RWE Trading GMBH-Germany Muelbauer-Germany Continental John Kuffour-4thand Former President of Ghana Dr Douglas Boateng - Global Media Alliance Ghana Football Association

Domestic Acer Computers CNN International - African Bureau Ditsela - JTC Johannesburg Tourism Company NEPAD - APRM (African Peer Review Mechanism) NEPAD - Planning and Coordinating Authority NEPAD CSIR - Science and Technology Forum NEPAD e-Africa - E-Africa Commission N.A.D.C.A.O - National Alliance for the Development of Community Advice Offices BRCH - Broadreach Healthcare DIRCO - Department of International Relations and Cooperation Standard Bank - Global Leadership Centre Satour - South African Tourism UYF - Umsombovu Various European and African Embassies and High Commissions

Our Commitment To Our Staff

We make sure our staff represent the company and its ideals all the time. In this regard we ensure the following:

• Our drivers and staff are well trained and equipped
• Our drivers and all other staff always maintain professionalism through appropriate dress code
• We guarantee satisfaction to our customers

Our Team

The company is led by Mr. Joshua Mdluli the Chief Executive Officer and supported by Ms Sifiso Nkambule, the Chief Operations Officer.