Waybird Core is all-in-one itinerary builder software for established tour operators and DMCs. Build interactive proposals in minutes with instant pricing and live availability for African properties, accept payments directly on the platform, and manage every booking from enquiry to final invoice in one place.
Maximise your booking conversion. Minimise your admin.
As a member of Waybird, you can build proposals in minutes, with live availability and instant pricing.
Choose from over 3,000 curated properties, experiences and suggested itineraries with in-depth descriptions & beautiful imagery. Instant pricing and live availability appears as you work, allowing you to build proposals in 5 minutes. Accept traveller payments seamlessly, increasing your booking conversion by 2X.
There are no hidden costs, no additional technology fees and no administrative headaches—just the freedom to focus on what you do best: crafting unforgettable journeys for your clients. With Waybird, you’re not just getting an itinerary builder; you’re getting a complete business solution.
Features & Offering
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- Build eye-catching itineraries in minutes with live availability and dynamic pricing
- Benefit from improved conversions as guests can pay directly on the platform (we take care of credit card processing)
- Take advantage of automatically generated invoices
- Collect guest information via the guest dashboard
- Convert itineraries into PDF documents or send web links
- Choose from over 3,000 handpicked properties, experiences and trips in Africa, Asia and Latin America or create your own anywhere in the world
This isn’t just a new tool, it’s a new way of doing business. We empower travel specialists to easily sell complex, multi-destination travel and scale their business.
Is Waybird right for you?
Our model is ideal for destination experts who specialise in curated, tailor-made itineraries looking to start their own travel brand or scale their established travel company.
Looking for a tailored solution?
Harness our state-of-the-art technology to streamline your operations and boost booking efficiency. The Waybird platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing business model. Schedule a demo to explore tailored pricing and features for your company.
Frequently asked questions
What is Waybird Core?
Waybird Core is an all-in-one itinerary builder for established tour operators and DMCs. Build interactive proposals in minutes with instant pricing — including live availability for African properties — accept payments directly on the platform, and manage the booking process end to end, in one system instead of documents, spreadsheets and email chains.
How fast can I build proposals?
Minutes, not mornings. Pricing appears instantly as you build, with live availability across our African property inventory, so a polished multi-destination proposal takes around five minutes — most of our users go from enquiry to a sent proposal the same day.
How do payments work?
Waybird partners with multiple payment gateways, so you can link your own accounts and accept payments seamlessly on the platform, in multiple currencies, with automated invoices and payment reminders. On-platform payments are entirely optional, though: you can take payment outside Waybird and still use everything else — add a charge to the trip, send guests their invoice, and run the guest dashboard as normal.
Will it actually improve my conversion rate?
Being first to respond with an interactive, visual proposal wins bookings — our users typically see conversion climb significantly once clients can explore their trip online and pay on the platform. Ololo Safaris went from 25% to 45% enquiry conversion and grew revenue 31% in their first year — read the case study.
Can DMCs white-label itineraries for their agents?
Yes. DMCs can white-label proposals so their agents present itineraries under their own branding — one content library and pricing engine behind every agent relationship.
Can I use my own content?
Yes — draw on 3,000+ curated properties, experiences and ready-made itineraries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, or create your own private content for anywhere in the world, with your own imagery and stories.
How long does it take to get up and running?
Most users are up and running within days. The platform is intuitive, and there’s product training plus a full tutorial library when you need it.
Who is Waybird Core for?
Established tour operators and DMCs selling tailor-made, multi-destination trips who want to save time, improve efficiency and increase conversion. If you’re an independent advisor starting your own brand, Waybird Hosted is probably the better fit.
What’s the difference between Waybird Core and Waybird Hosted?
Core is the software: you run your own operation and Waybird powers it. Hosted adds the host agency layer — profit share, preferred rates, supplier payments and back-office support — for independents who don’t want to build that themselves.
What does Waybird Core cost?
$349 per month, plus a transaction fee on payments you process through the platform. There’s a 14-day free trial with full functionality — see Plans & Pricing for the comparison.
How does Waybird compare to Wetu and Safari Portal?
Wetu is a content-first platform, Safari Portal a presentation-first one — Waybird’s difference is native live availability, integrated payments and operations in a single system. We’ve written honest, detailed comparisons: Wetu vs Waybird and Waybird vs Safari Portal.
