When twin sisters Busi and Gugu Ngcelwane deliberate a birthday journey to Cape City in November 2021, they’d no thought it will spark the launch of one thing extraordinary: their very personal journey tourism enterprise, Twin Enterprise.
Throughout their getaway, quad biking on the Atlantis Dunes was one of many actions they had been excited to attempt. The thought of cruising throughout white sand with epic views was too good to overlook. However every little thing was absolutely booked.
Not letting the chance go by, they returned day by day that weekend till they skilled this one-of-a-kind exercise. The truth is, they beloved it a lot that they spent all their saving to purchase 4 quad bikes to begin their very own journey enterprise. Quick ahead just a few years, and Twin Enterprise is now one of many main women-owned tourism manufacturers within the Mom Metropolis.
Making Strikes
Beginning a enterprise from scratch in a brand new metropolis meant diving headfirst into analysis. The twins needed to study every little thing: the tourism trade, working on the dunes, and the way to construct a enterprise remotely (at first, every little thing was dealt with digitally).
There have been loads of bumps within the sand: from dropping (and retrieving) their first fleet of bikes, to discovering reliable guides, studying the dune routes, and constructing connections with native brokers, accommodations, and journey networks. They packed up their residence in Johannesburg, purchased a one-way ticket to Cape City, and inside weeks, they had been up and operating in time for the summer time rush.
“It hasn’t at all times been simple, however we embraced each problem as a part of the journey,” says Busi.
“As ladies and twins, getting into a male-dominated house, we knew we needed to let our work converse for itself. We’ve proven up, labored exhausting, and confirmed that we’re simply as succesful. Considered one of our core mottos is: We’re equal to one of the best.”
“We’ve had our fair proportion of setbacks, from bike breakdowns, tough repairs, you identify it, however every impediment has solely made us stronger,” provides Gugu.
Lady Energy
Twin Enterprise affords 30- and 60-minute quad biking excursions and sandboarding, out there by itself or as a combo. For many who wish to take issues to the subsequent degree, additionally they supply skydiving experiences over Cape City for a once-in-a-lifetime view of town.
“We love giving individuals distinctive methods to attach with the panorama and push their limits.
“All our company are guided by educated staff members who present a security briefing earlier than the journey. Our guides additionally assist seize the expertise with pictures and movies, so travellers don’t have to fret about lacking the second,” says Busi.
The sisters have additionally discovered the way to make working collectively… effectively, work. Busi runs operations and logistics, whereas Gugu handles advertising and marketing and represents the enterprise at trade occasions and commerce exhibits.
“Consider it or not, we disagree typically,” Gugu laughs. “However we at all times discover frequent floor and preserve transferring ahead. That’s the great thing about working with somebody who actually will get you.”
Giving Again
Empowerment and group are on the core of Twin Enterprise. As their enterprise has grown, Busi and Gugu have created native job alternatives and constructed a staff expert in customer support and out of doors guiding. In addition they frequently distribute meals packs and contemporary fruit to youngsters in close by communities.
“It’s our manner of staying related and supporting these round us.”
Going Ahead
Subsequent up? Growth.
The sisters have large goals to develop Twin Enterprise throughout South Africa with new branches in prime journey locations within the nation.
“We’re simply getting began. The purpose is nationwide -even global- progress. We’re right here to remain,” the twins add.
Contact Particulars
To guide a tour with Twin Enterprise, please go to their web site www.twinventure.co.za or e mail data@twinventure.co.za
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