Maties Travel was founded in 1978, when former bank manager, Matie Geldenhuys, purchased a travel office in Stellenbosch. He and his wife, Benny, had a passion for travel and for people. Maties Travel became well known for their exclusive Maties Escorted Tours, which are still impacting the touring industry today, after more than 30 years. Three years later, in 1981, Matie & Benny opened a second office in the Strand. Maties Travel soon grew to 7 offices, of which 4 were in Corporate In-house premises.