About BMS-Travellers
The 70s
BMS-Travelers has been a household name in the travel world for over 45 years. In 1976 A-Reizen created a unique department specialised in custom travelling. Its name, BMS-Travellers, had been chosen carefully by the former owner, Bernd Michael Schötz, co-founder of the SGR and creator of the ‘camping flight’.
The 80s
In the early Eighties BMS-Travellers introduced Tanzania as a travel destination. In the same period it also started special trainings for employees from major travel agencies so they could expand their knowledge of Africa. They achieved this by communicating intensively with government officials and other influential people in the region.
The purpose of this all? Making Africa a continent not only worth visiting but also open to travellers.
The 90s
BMS-Travellers was responsible for all logistics regarding the Camel Trophy Adventure travels, a six month KRO TV production travelling through Africa and various other extensive expeditions. It was in this context that Marcello Pacenti, current general manager, came into contact with Bernd Schötz and BMS-Travellers.
Lees hier het interview met Marcello Pacenti in de column People & Finance van LXRY Magazine.
The 00s
In 2001 the helm was transferred to Marcello Pacenti. A perfect match in every way: Marcello, born in Italy and raised in South Africa, has worked and lived for many years in various countries in southern Africa. Partly because of these experiences, he knows his way around many countries, knows the local people and knows the most beautiful places.
The 10s
After years of loyal service, BMS-Travelers exchanged the old logo for a new, contemporary face in 2016.
The Acacia tree in the logo, iconic for the large grass plains in Africa, underwent a complete transformation to the new logo.
The 20s
To this day, the common thread of the company is still discovering special places and activities. BMS-Travelers is more than ready for the next 45 years!
After 45 years, the core values of BMS-Travelers are still standing proud:
- 100% tailor made
- Personal advice
- 24/7 service
Travelling with the experts
BMS-Travelers has been a household name in the travel world for 45 years for private trips to various destinations, specialized in East and Southern Africa. All trips are put together in consultation with you: private tours and safaris, fly-in safaris, self-drives and honeymoons.
Adventure
For the adventurous, we have various challenging self-drive trips available, individual, with a guide or a 4x4 expedition.
Luxury
Luxury is not only expressed in money. It is the complete experience of the trip, the ultimate feeling of attention and being taken care of with personal service.
Niche
BMS-Travelers takes you to exclusive destinations and knows from experience where to find the sights that fall outside the regular routes. This gives you a better impression of the local nature and culture.
