SOUTH AFRICA
Botanical Gardens and the chance
to explore Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home to over 5,000 native species, in Cape Town. Prices start from £3699pp (
rhsgardenholidays.com). Kirker Holidays has several new properties in 2013, including the four-star d’Ouwe Werf, in historic Stellenbosch in the Winelands, and the four-star Amakhala Private Game Reserve, in the Eastern Cape. Amakhala offers a choice of four lodges – including three ‘family- friendly’ properties (
kirkerholidays.com). Airlines: South African Airways
UK has launched its fi rst online travel training programme for agents. Subjects covered include SAA’s route network, the difference between SAA’s business and economy classes, the Voyager frequent fl yer programme, and the on-board product. It also includes details on several new innovations such as a new mobile check-in app. Agents who successfully complete the course by April 19 will be entered into a prize draw to win six bottles of South African wine, served on-board fl ights (fl
ysaa.com). Attractions: Sanbona Wildlife
reserve, part of the Shamwari Group, has added a new boat safari experience to the other attractions on offer in the Karoo wilderness reserve, around a three-hour drive from Cape Town. Guests join a ‘water safari’ on the Bellair Dam, in the middle of the reserve, to reach what until now has been unchartered territory. They also get a new perspective of the Big Five wildlife, marine and birdlife. One of the highlights of the boat safari is getting up close to the resident pod of hippo (
shamwarigroup.com).
Events: Now in its 14th year, The Cape Town International Jazz Festival takes place this month (5-6), with over 40 world-class acts from 12 countries, including British soul funk pioneers The Brand New Heavies and Cape Town’s top musicians Jonathan Rubain and Don Vino, and Lady Smith Black Mambazo. Day passes are priced from R440 (£31) and weekend passes from R645 (£46). (
capetownjazzfest.com).
Tourism Talk “Our focus this year is on how we
can better support the trade. We’ll be working with tour operators, representation companies and organisations like SATOA on ways to drive more business to South Africa their way. We will not launch so many of our own initiatives but will look to support and provide value to roadshows, workshops and other initiatives planned by the trade. “For travel agents, we’ll be involved in fam trips organised by tour operators but will also be putting together our own. For example, we’ll try to organise a trade trip to tie in with interest generated by a planned National Geographic programme that will screen in the summer, called a Tale of Two Cities, featuring Cape Town and Durban. “We’ll be working by the 80/20 principle, that is spend 80% of our time
“Encourage
families to take a safari holiday in South Africa – more and more family-friendly lodges are offering
kids’ programmes” RICHARD RUSSELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, AFRICA AND BEYOND
locating and supporting the top 20% of producers for us, and empower them, where we can, to sell even more of South Africa.“ Andrew Sharpe, Manager, Trade Relations, South African Tourism
Where to book it ACACIA AFRICA – 020 7706 4700
A seven-day Coast to Cape Town small group safari covers several of South Africa’s ‘eco hot spots’ including Tsitsikamma, the Addo Elephant Park and Cinsta. Activity highs are available throughout the adventure, with the world’s highest bungee jump and ostrich riding on offer before kicking back in the Cape’s wine region. Prices from £595pp (two sharing), plus local payment from £235pp including, camping accommodation, transport, most meals and services of a tour leader/guide.
acacia-africa.com
From top: Smiles aplenty at Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg; Family-safari options are available at many game lodges; Views to die for atop Table Mountain, Cape Town
RANCH RIDER – 01509 618811
A six-night luxury riding holiday in South Africa’s Waterberg region, staying at Ant’s Hill and Ant’s Nest, starts from £1,739pp (two sharing) including accommodation, meals, drinks (including alcohol), riding safaris, 4×4 safaris and guided walks. This price excludes fl ights (from £839pp) and transfers (from £200pp), with departures on May 17, September 14 and November 16.
ranchrider.com AFRICA COLLECTION – 01403 256655 12 nights taking in Cape Town and the Garden Route, including two nights near Addo in the Eastern Cape, for a safari, start from for £699pp, including car rental and based on quality B&Bs. International fl ights can be booked separately.
africacollection.com AFRICAN PRIDE – 01904 619428 A week’s stay in the Western Cape, with four nights in Cape Town and three nights at Grootbos Nature Reserve, is priced from £1,795pp including fl ights, taxes and hire car, for travel in September 2013.
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