Operating system for experience companies

Bookings on autopilot.

The booking engine for inbound and outbound tours, activities, rentals and attractions. Zuru automates quoting, payment, scheduling and confirmation. Built for solo guides and multi-country operations alike.

Loved by operators across South Africa & Kenya
Payments powered byPeach Payments

Verified tour operators on the Zuru Marketplace — trusted across South Africa and Kenya

  • Cape Rebel Tours
  • Cape Destination Discoveries
  • Safiri
The Zuru platform

Sell more tours. Do less admin.

Take bookings 24/7, send quotes that convert, and unlock revenue with smart pricing — all from a single dashboard built for tour operators.

How it works

From sign-up to going live.

Sign up for free, connect your payment gateway, and start accepting bookings on the marketplace and your own site.

  1. 01

    Sign up & onboard

    Create your free Zuru account, add your experiences, and set up your branded operator page.

    Free to start
  2. 02

    Apply for a payment gateway

    Apply for an account with a supported payment gateway to accept card, EFT, and mobile payments.

    Secure payments for Africa
  3. 03

    Connect in Zuru

    Once your gateway account is approved, enter your credentials in the Zuru dashboard to enable checkout.

    One-time setup
  4. 04

    Go live

    Your experiences go live on the Zuru Marketplace and your operator website — alongside other verified operators, ready to accept paid bookings.

    0% commission
FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know about running your tour business on Zuru.

Still have questions? Talk to sales.

Who is Zuru built for?
Zuru is engineered for tour operators, activity providers, and adventure companies who want to modernise their operations. Whether you run bookings for daily activities or multi-day expeditions, Zuru adapts to your workflow.
What makes Zuru different?
More than just booking software, Zuru is the operating system for your tourism business. We combine powerful reservation management, automated communications, and instant global payments into one intuitive dashboard.
What types of experiences can I manage on the platform?
Zuru offers the flexibility to manage everything from Activities—such as one-hour sailing excursions—to Tours like a 2-day safari. You can host hourly tours alongside intricate overnight itineraries within a single interface.
How does the Zuru Quote System work?
Our Quote Wizard allows you to pull your existing experience details into a professional, branded web link. You can set participants and add custom discounts with a single click, eliminating the need to re-type descriptions or manually format tables in Excel.
How do payments work?
Sign up on Zuru, apply for an account with a supported payment gateway, then connect it in your Zuru dashboard. Once configured, your experiences go live on the marketplace and your operator website — ready to accept secure card, EFT, and mobile payments.
Are Zuru Marketplace operators verified?
Yes. Only verified tour operators appear on the Zuru Marketplace. Every operator completes Zuru onboarding, connects a payment gateway, and is approved before their experiences go live — so travelers book with legitimate, professional providers, not anonymous listings.
How is Zuru priced?
We offer distinct tiers to match your growth stage: Basic (free forever), Standard (for growing teams), and Premium (for established, high-volume operators). Standard and Premium start with a 60-day free trial, and annual billing gets you 2 months free. View our pricing page for detailed breakdowns.
How does the 60-day free trial work?
Pick Standard or Premium at sign-up and use every feature free for 60 days — no credit card required. Your plan starts automatically when the trial ends, and we remind you before that happens. Cancel anytime before day 60 and you move to the free Basic plan without paying a cent. One trial per business.
What do I save with annual billing?
Annual billing charges 10 months for a full year — 2 months free compared to paying monthly. You can switch between monthly and annual billing from your dashboard; annual payments are non-refundable after a 14-day grace period.
What payment methods can I accept?
Accept payments via Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, EFT, and flexible BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) options. We ensure you never miss a booking due to limited payment choices.
Can I customise the booking experience?
Absolutely. You can fully customise your booking pages to match your brand's palette and voice. Changes can be made instantly via the Zuru dashboard or programmatically via our API.
Is it hard to switch to Zuru?
Not at all. Our dedicated support team offers full migration assistance, helping you transfer your existing data, future bookings, and customer records to Zuru with zero downtime.
Can I accept international currencies?
Yes. We enable you to accept payments in major global currencies including USD, GBP, and EUR, ensuring you can serve international travellers without friction.
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