HEAR EVERY WORD.
Your guides and guests, perfectly connected.
Help your guests discover, experience and connect more on every tour with our professional wireless audio systems specifically designed for the travel and tourism industry.
Give your guests the freedom to explore, look around and fully experience the destination while still hearing every word from your guide clearly.
Wireless guiding technology is already a familiar part of the travel experience in many destinations across Europe and Asia. Increasingly, international travelers expect the same comfort and freedom when touring South Africa.
ListenUp helps South African travel & tourism professionals meet those expectations with wireless audio systems that allow every guest to hear the guide clearly, even in busy or noisy environments, without having to crowd around or stay close to the guide.
And we make it easy. We prepare, deliver and collect the equipment, provide spares and support, and take care of the logistics behind the scenes so your guides can focus on guiding and your guests can focus on the experience.
Designed for travel & tourism professionals
Tour operators & DMCs
For tour operators, DMCs and cruise groups that need reliable, clear communication across every departure.
Guides & attractions
For professional tourist guides and attractions that want every guest to hear clearly without crowding around the guide.
Museums & wineries
For museums, wineries and visitor experiences where guests need the freedom to explore while staying connected to their guide.
Groups & events
For educational, corporate and incentive groups, meetings, events and site tours that need clear, effortless group communication.
Built for recurring tour series
Running regular departures? We make guiding technology easy to build into your operations. Whether you run weekly departures, monthly tours or a full season of multi-day itineraries, ListenUp delivers consistent equipment and service every time.
Every unit arrives clean, tested, charged and ready to use, with the right spares on hand. We coordinate delivery and collection and provide support throughout your tour series.
Why ListenUp Guiding Tech
Every guest hears every word
Clear, consistent sound helps every guest stay connected to the guide, even in busy or noisy environments.
Freedom to explore
Guests can look around, take photos and experience more without missing the commentary.
Better for your guides
Guides can speak naturally and comfortably without raising their voices or constantly regrouping guests.
Ready when you are
Every unit arrives clean, charged, tested and ready to use.
Spares & support included
Backup equipment and support are included as standard, giving you added peace of mind.
Delivery & collection arranged
We coordinate the equipment logistics from start to finish, so you don’t have to.
Women-owned and led, ListenUp was founded by travel professionals who understand guiding and tour operations firsthand.
Our systems
Compact
Simple · Lightweight · Effortless
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- All-in-one design — receiver and earpiece combined.
- Guide-controlled volume — the guide controls the listening level from the transmitter.
- Quick & easy — turn it on and go, with no separate earpiece or individual volume controls to manage.
Best for: City walks, short excursions, museum visits and shorter guided experiences.
Eco
Individual · Flexible · Sustainable
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- Individual volume control — each guest adjusts their own receiver.
- Recyclable earpiece — a more sustainable option for guest use.
- Comfortable for longer use — guests can adjust the listening volume to their own preference.
Best for: Operators wanting individual guest volume control with a more sustainable earpiece option.
Premium
Personal · Comfortable · Refined
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- Individual volume control — each guest adjusts their own receiver.
- Personal earpiece to keep — each guest receives their own earpiece.
- A more personal experience — ideal for operators looking for an elevated level of guest comfort.
Best for: Luxury tours, longer itineraries and operators wanting a more personal guest experience.
Eco and Premium use the same receiver and transmitter. The difference is the earpiece and the guest experience, not the radio technology.
Finding the system that works best for you
| Compact | Eco | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Short tours where simplicity and quick distribution matter | Full-day and multi-day tours where individual volume control and a sustainable earpiece matter | Premium and multi-day tours where a more personal guest experience matters |
| Volume Control | Guide-controlled | Guest-controlled | Guest-controlled |
| Receiver | All-in-one over-ear receiver | Individual receiver with lanyard | Individual receiver with lanyard and clothing clip |
| Earpiece | Integrated | Recyclable 3.5 mm earpiece | Personal 3.5 mm earpiece for each guest to keep |
| Key benefit | Simple, lightweight & effortless | Individual control & sustainability | Personal comfort & presentation |
How it works
ListenUp is more than a box of radios. We help you choose the right system and take care of the equipment and logistics from start to finish.
Tell Us About Your Tour
Share your dates, destination, group size and requirements.
Choose Your System
Choose the system yourself, or let us recommend the best option.
We Prepare & Deliver
Your equipment arrives clean, charged, tested and ready to use.
Guide With Confidence
Your guests can explore freely while still hearing every word.
We Collect
We arrange collection at the end of the rental.
Where ListenUp works
Walking & City Tours
Guests stay connected to the guide while looking around, taking photos and experiencing the destination.
Museums & Attractions
Guests explore at their own pace while hearing the commentary clearly, even in busy or crowded environments.
Wineries, Nature & Outdoor Experiences
Guides can keep talking as guests explore, move around and enjoy the experience at their own pace.
Education, Corporate & Site Tours
Clear communication for educational visits, presentations, corporate groups and site tours.
What guides say
“Using a guiding system protects my voice and lets me speak naturally, even in crowded places. Guests at the back hear just as well as those at the front.”
“I used to lose my voice frequently when guiding without headsets. Now everyone hears equally well and I waste far less time stopping and regrouping.”
“The system is a huge time saver — I can explain while walking and stay in contact with the group. Much easier on the vocal cords.”
“Guiding systems give guests the freedom to turn their attention away from the guide and towards what they actually came to see, while continuing to hear every word. They can look around, take photographs and experience their surroundings without losing the commentary.”
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your tour length and how much individual control your guests need — Compact suits short, simple tours; Eco and Premium suit full-day or multi-day tours. We're happy to recommend the best fit for your itinerary.
Yes — every unit is cleaned, charged and tested before it's delivered.
Yes — we provide a consistent equipment and service solution for operators running regular or multi-day departures throughout the season.
No. All ListenUp quotes are provided without obligation. You are welcome to review the quote, ask questions and discuss the most suitable system for your requirements before making a reservation.
No. ListenUp is designed for one-way communication from the guide or presenter to the group. Guests hear the commentary through their individual receivers but do not communicate back through the system. This allows the guide to communicate clearly with the entire group without conversations from individual guests being transmitted to everyone.
We coordinate delivery to your tour's location — get in touch with your dates and destination for details.
A better guest experience for about the cost of a cup of coffee per guest per day.
Rentals from ZAR 30 per guest per day
Flexible for one-day experiences, multi-day itineraries and recurring tour series. Pricing depends on your system, group size, rental duration and frequency of use.
Running regular departures? Talk to us about a tailored solution for your tour series.
Interested in seeing the systems in action? Talk to us about demonstration options.
Tell us about your tour. We'll handle the rest.
Share your tour details and we'll prepare a personalized, no-obligation quote for you.