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“South Africa offers fantastic value for money, a wealth of culture and, of course, our renowned ‘rainbow’ cuisine, infl uenced by Europe, Asia and Native Africa. As we celebrate 20 years of democracy this year and showcase Cape Town as the World Design Capital, now is the time to visit vibrant South Africa and experience something new.” CEO, South African Tourism, Thulani Nzima:
Where to book it RAINBOW TOURS - 020 7666 1250
The Culture, Wildlife & Wilderness in the North self-drive in Limpopo is from £2,465pp with fl ights. Guests stay at Fair Trade properties and visit the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Kololo Game Reserve, Madi a Thavha Mountain Lodge, Mapungubwe National Park and Eden of Leshiba Wilderness.
rainbowtours.co.uk AFRICA COLLECTION - 01403 256655 Twelve nights covering Cape Town, the Winelands, Hermanus and the Garden Route, self-drive, including fl ights to/from London Heathrow, can be booked for £1,850pp including all taxes.
“Route 62 is reputed to be the longest wine route in the world. I would also
recommend self-drives to the lesser-known West Coast, Wild Coast and the Limpopo Province for second or third- time visitors"
LOUISE STANION, AFRICA PRODUCT MANAGER, COX & KINGS
Operators: With passenger numbers to South Africa growing year-on-year, Cox & Kings is introducing a range of new tours including self-drive itineraries departing from Johannesburg, a selection of small-group experiences that can be incorporated into longer tailor-made itineraries
and suggestions for exploring lesser-visited areas. Accommodation: New luxury boutique hotel The Marly (
themarly.co.za) has opened in Cape Town's Camps Bay. The 11-bedroom property is part of the Kove Collection and facilities include a private pool-terrace bar, library and restaurants serving Japanese, Italian and seafood plus a bistro and bakery. The ocean-facing guest rooms each have a private deck and some sport a Jacuzzi and outdoor rain shower. The Dwyka Tented Lodge has re-opened at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve (
sanbona.com) near Cape Town. The property has a new look with eco-friendly products and fresh neutral tones. Coldwater plunge pools have been replaced with heated spa pools and there is a new menu and an enhanced wine cellar. Boutique hotel Ellerman House (
ellerman.co.za) in
Cape Town’s Bantry Bay has launched two new wine pairing experiences along with its recently opened Wine Gallery, a collection of 8,500 bottles. Guests can choose from the Wine and Tapas Experience or the Dom Pérignon Experience.
Tourism talk “South Africa has so much more to offer than the traditional safari and city break that people still associate with us.
sellingtravel.co.uk
africacollection.com AFRICAN PRIDE - 01904 619428 A seven-night deal, with four nights in Cape Town and three on safari in the Eastern Cape, is from £1,829pp with fl ights and transfers.
african-pride.co.uk COLLETTE - 0800 804 8705 Collette has a 15-day tour exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana from £4384pp. Based on two adults sharing it includes fl ights, most meals and door-to-door UK airport transfers within 75 miles of the departure airport. Guests can extend their stay in Cape Town from £68pppn.
Gocollette.com COX & KINGS - 020 7873 5000 Pearls of the Limpopo is a new 11-day/ eight- night self-drive itinerary priced from £1,965pp. It explores the mountainous hHighveld and wildlife-rich lowveld in the northern reaches of the Kruger National Park.
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Top: The Wild Coast of KwaZulu-Natal's Easten Cape. Above: Funky Johannesburg is now full of reinvented spaces and is considered Africa's creative hub
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