ABOUT US

Discover Your Amazing South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, and the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Eswatini with Us! 

Thank you for your interest in our company. Let me introduce myself. My name is Elena Terentyeva, and I am the founder of SAY HEY TO SA. My heart belongs to South Africa! 

How It All Started: 

My first trip to South Africa was back in 2005. Although it wasn't a holiday, from the very first days it became clear that this country is truly extraordinary. The beautiful climate, warm and welcoming people, rich history of tribes and civilizations, breathtaking landscapes — from mountains and valleys to oceans — surreal sunsets, and the year-round flowering trees and plants in every color of the rainbow… It was all mesmerizing. Add to that the gourmet delights of local cuisine, incredible “New World” wines, the chance to see Africa’s Big Five, and countless exotic birds — it was a complete surprise. Africa stayed in my heart forever. Since then, I have travelled to many countries and continents, but none have called me back the way South Africa did. 

2017–2020: I relocated to Durban, South Africa, and worked as a Sales Manager for the Russian-speaking market (B2B) with one of the country’s largest Destination Management Companies (DMCs). 

2020: Retrenchment followed due to global border closures and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

2022–2024: I returned to the tourism industry, working with several local DMCs to plan group, individual, and corporate tours to South Africa. 

I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with so many professionals in the tourism industry. We created many exclusive, interesting, and beautiful tours together. Hundreds of tourists visited Africa for the first time — and many of them came back. It was an unforgettable experience! 

2024: The time felt right to begin working independently. 

SAY HEY TO SA focuses on B2B collaboration with travel operators and agents worldwide. We work with STO rates and have direct contracts with hotels, transport companies, and certified Russian-speaking guides. Deep destination knowledge, expert logistics, and a personalized approach to every client allow us to bring your vision of a dream trip to life. We specialize in travel to the Southern African region: South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, the Kingdom of Lesotho, and Eswatini. 

Please don’t hesitate to contact us to book or get in touch.