Tour Operator Plans
Simple pricing. No commissions. Ever.
Pay a flat monthly fee to list your tours and connect directly with travelers — we never take a cut of your bookings.
Free
$0
Get started and list your first tour at no cost.
What's included
1 Tour listing
1 Country
3 Photos per tour
Operator profile page
Direct inquiries
Dashboard stats
Video embed
WhatsApp button
Priority placement
Verified badge
Add-on services
Standard
$15
/mo
For active operators ready to grow their reach.
What's included
3 Tour listings
1 Country
10 Photos per tour
Operator profile page
Direct inquiries
Dashboard stats
Video embed
WhatsApp button
Priority placement
Verified badge
Add-on services
Most Popular
Premium
$22
/mo
For established operators operating across Africa.
What's included
9 Tour listings
Up to 3 Countries
Unlimited photos per tour
Operator profile page
Direct inquiries
Dashboard stats
Video embed
WhatsApp button
Priority placement in search
Verified operator badge
Access to add-on services
+ Add-ons available
Featured bump · Blog article · Profile setup assist
Add-on services
Exclusively for Premium members. Purchased separately via Stripe.
Featured tour bump
Premium
$9
/mo per tour · 3-month minimum
Pin a specific tour to the top of search results in your destination country. Toggled manually in the WIA backend after payment.
Blog article
Premium
$39
per article
Submit a brief and the WIA team writes and publishes one article exclusively on the directory, linked to your operator profile.
Profile setup assist
Premium
$99
one-time fee
We set up your full operator profile and encode your first 3 tours — itinerary, pricing, photos, and descriptions — so you're ready to receive inquiries from day one.
Compare plans
Everything side by side.
Feature
Free
Standard
Premium
Listings
Tour listings
1
3
9
Countries
1
1
3
Photos per tour
3
10
Unlimited
Profile & tools
Operator profile page
Direct inquiries
Dashboard stats
—
Video embed
—
WhatsApp button
—
Visibility
Priority placement
—
—
Verified badge
—
—
Add-on services
Featured tour bump
—
—
$9/mo per tour
Blog article (WIA-written)
—
—
$39 per article
Profile setup assist
—
—
$99 one-time
Booking commissions
None
None
None
Common questions
Still unsure? Here's what operators usually ask.
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
Yes. You can change your plan at any time from your dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of your current billing period.
Do you charge commission on bookings?
Never. While in Africa is a directory — travelers contact you directly and you manage the booking yourself. We charge only the flat monthly subscription fee.
What counts as a "country"?
Each tour is assigned an anchor country — the primary destination where it operates. Your plan’s country limit refers to how many different anchor countries your active listings can cover simultaneously.
What is the Verified badge?
The Verified badge signals to travelers that your operation has been reviewed by the While in Africa team. It boosts trust and click-through rates, and is available exclusively on the Premium plan.
Who can access the add-on services?
Add-on services — featured tour bumps, blog articles, and profile setup assist — are exclusively available to Premium members. Once you're on Premium, you can purchase any add-on separately via Stripe.
What does the profile setup assist include?
For $99, the WIA team sets up your complete operator profile and encodes your first 3 tours — including the day-by-day itinerary, pricing table, photos, and descriptions. It's ideal for operators who want to get live quickly without spending time learning the backend.
Ready to reach more travelers?
Join operators from across Africa already listing on While in Africa. Start free — no credit card required.
