Self Drive

Mothers of Creation ~ Homestay Experience Route

South Africa is known to be a land of great contrasts and the Mothers of Creation Experience Route, which parallels the Garden Route, showcases some of these contrasts: the lush coastal region and the stark Karoo; the despair of poverty and unemployment and the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of the local people; and even the [...]

Cape Home & Wildlife ~ 9 days/ 8 nights

A self-drive for those seeking to combine adventure with a real cultural experience. Drive down our wondrous coastline. It is packed with fun locations and even takes in a touch of history and culture. This trip shows the Rainbow of our Nation, taking in the world famous Garden Route beginning in the Cape, staying at [...]

Wild coast & Walking Wonder ~ 8 days/ 7 nights

This package is designed for those seeking adventure but with comfort. Walk along the pristine coastline with endless beaches and hike the Drakensberg mountains. Most meals are included and your luggage is transferred on those days of the hike. Departure every day of the year, self drive.

Come Closer ~ 15 days/14 nts

Sondela - Zulu for “Come Closer”. Sondela with South Africa its rich culture and people in 15 days in an original way. Stay in traditional villages, see wildlife in Kruger National Park & experience Shosholoza Meyl; the local train from Joburg to Cape Town.

Getaway Dreamtravel Route ~ 12 days/11 nights

Following in the footsteps of JoAnne, you can enjoy the dream travel route she has been blogging about! Our package offered is a shortened version but gives you the flexibility to extend where you want, to your taste, timeframe and budget.

Original Excursions Cape Region

We have selected and experienced these excursions forthand, following our Responsible Tourism Policy. If you book with us part of the income goes to our non profit Abang Africa Trust – to uplift and support community projects in southern Africa. Your visit benefits the people you meet!

Mountain Kingdom & Wildcoast

In 16 days you Experience Johannesburg, enjoy the sunny stretch of the Wild Coast and explore the magnificent Mountain Kingdom Lesotho. Learn to cook African cuisine & spend time with people of different cultures. Overnight in unique and off the beaten track accommodations.

Yebo Cape Town 4 days/3 nights

Yebo means Cool. This cool breakaway package includes 3 night’s hotel in city centre Cape Town including breakfast. The Hotel is located in the centre of Cape Town near the Company Gardens, one of the city’s premier tourist attraction and walking distance to famous Long street. Included is a guided excursion into the Cape Winelands. [...]

Ayoba Joburg (incl Soweto tour)

A great tour with 3 night’s in comfortable hotel in Johannesburg including breakfast daily. Strategically located near Brightwaters Shopping centre with 15minutes from the big vibey city of Johannesburg. Included is a 5hours Soweto fairtrade tour

Off the beaten track 13 days/ 12 nights

Cape Town via Hexrivier, R62, Prince Alfred’s Pass, Willowmore to Port Elizabeth – off the beaten track ! Get close up with South Africa its rich culture and people in 13 days in an original way. Stay in a tree house, a gwaai tepee camp; experience the big 5 and also the dunes in Eastern Cape!

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This destination is carefully selected according Responsible Tourism Guidelines Abang Africa Travel & Trust and undersigned Memorandum Of Understanding with Abang Africa Travel

Complaints Procedure

During the journey you can contact Abang Africa Travel regarding any problems or complaints. In case of an emergency the 24hours emergency number can be contacted Tel: +27(0)832702000, contact numbers are included in the travel-documentation.

It is imperative that any complaints be made known to Abang Africa Travel without any delay so that appropriate action can be taken. Once a complaint has been received it will be investigated and the relevant findings, solutions or comments will be communicated back to the client. Abang Africa Travel only acts as an agent for the owners and operators of accommodation, transport companies and excursion operators and can therefore only be held responsible up to a maximum of the purchase price of the service(s) provided.

Abang Africa Travel cannot be held responsible for, or be held liable for the consequences of; strikes, war, riots, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, weather, acts of nature or other circumstances beyond its control. Abang Africa Travel does appreciate your feedback and comments on services you used during your journey; please refer to our comment report which can be found with your travel documents or download the Abang Africa Feedback & Evaluation Form.

Accommodation Description

In most travel arrangements and where applicable, Abang Africa Travel is aiming for a personalized and responsible selection of accommodation.

Descriptions of types of accommodation such as Dorm, Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Suites, Sea-Mountain-etc view, are terms used by the providers of the accommodation and are not an Abang Africa Travel classification.

In general the accommodation can be booked on basis of RO (room only) – BB (bed and Breakfast) – DBB (dinner bed and breakfast) and FB (full board = room and all meals included). Some private game lodge use the term FB for dinner, bed, breakfast/brunch and game drives (safari).

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Accommodation offered are, where available and applicable, accredited by Fair trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA), Namibian Community Based Tourism Association (NACOBTA), Heritage Environmental Rating Programme, Green stay or The Natural Step. We ask suppliers to sign our Memorandum of Understanding of Responsible Tourism. Look out for the logos and stamp of approval.

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LEGAL TRAVEL PAPERS – DRIVERS LICENCES AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Travelers are responsible for obtaining valid travel documents (such as passport–driver’s license) and information regarding immigration and custom rules and regulations.

Please note that all foreign travelers wishing to drive in South Africa require an international driver’s license. Travelers are advised to consult the local consulate or embassy of the destination country for special requirements. Travelers must consult their physician for any applicable health considerations and medical requirements.

CAR / MOTORBIKE RENTAL POLICY

Kindly be advised that when a rental car is hired, your credit card details will be requested when the vehicle is collected from the car-rental company. A holding deposit will be held on your credit card for the duration of the rental. Amounts that could be charged on your card include petrol (if you have not filled the tank when dropping off the car), any excess damages or any other options such as baby seats, one way fees or drop off fees not included in the original booking request.

SPECIAL REQUESTS

Clients can request special preferences, which we will note and forward to its suppliers. However, taking note of these special requests does not in any way constitute a guarantee by Abang Africa Travel or its service suppliers.

What makes this trip different

We stay in accommodation and participate on excursions that are dedicated to staff and local community as well as the conservation of the areas in which they develop.

We stay in these accommodation and participate on these excursions to assist in the growth of sustainable tourism.

These tours offer tourists the opportunity to uplift the communities by visiting the projects we support through our non-profit organisation.

Your visits benefits the people you meet!

Price, Included and Excluded

Package Rate (price valid until: 31/10/2011)
South African Rands ZAR 11,132.00pp; minimum of 2 person sharing accommodation.

Including: Meet and Greet at arrival, extended route descriptions, accommodation: 15 nights Bed and Breakfast (B&B), 14 nights Room Only (RO). Accommodation in selected accommodation. 4 nights in the national parks, 4 nights in community owned accommodation.

Excluding: Car hire (please let us know what type of car you are looking for you and we book it for you at competitive prices), Entry fees for World Heritage Sites and National Parks and Panorama routes/ toll ways; luggage service/portage, insurance, visa, optional excursions and extra meals.

This tour is also available as group tour, from 6 pax (ZAR 26.000 pp) up to 22 pax (16.000 pp).

For the group tour an accredited south african tourguide is inlcuded on the whole route as well as transport in comfortable airconditioned bus with driver.

On this particular tour

You visit the Soutpansberg mountain in one of Southern Africa’s most spectacular bio-diverse and beautiful natural environments. Overnight in community owned Shewula Lodge, Fairtrade Leshiba Bushcamp, Eco friendly Nkambedi Tented Lodge, Mlilwane Nature reserve and Storms River, Mpungubwe National Park. Visit Madiba’s village Qunu; meet the Tembu and Xhosa women in their colorful and traditional dress with white ochre tattooed faces to protect their skins from the sun and enhance their beauty.

Participate in an unique Fairtrade township excursion in Port Elizabeth is included; you visit local community project and also learn about the two oldest townships in Port Elizabeth that was at the centre of the ANC based liberation struggle, with Govan Mbeki and Raymond Mhlaba being very active here. Stay in Southern Drakensberg in Himeville and reveal the history of the pass, geology of the mountains, flora & fauna, and a unique experience with the Basotho people. You can optionally visit Fairtrade Soekerhof and Fairtrade Tsitsikamma canopy tours.

Sondela included

Including: Transfer from Johannesburg International Airport to accommodation Johannesburg or Pretoria. Meet and Greet, extended route descriptions, train ticket JHB – Matjiesfontein & Matjiesfontein - Cape Town Tourist Class Shosholoza Meyl. Accommodation: 12 nights Bed and Breakfast. Guided tour in Khayelitsha including dinner & transfers to accommodation.

Excluding: Car hire (please let us know what type of car you are looking for you and we book it for you at competitive prices),(inter) national Flights, Entry fees for National Parks and Panorama routes/ tollways; luggage service/portage, insurance, visa, optional excursions and extra meals

Sondela Highlights

Venda & Shangaan Culture & crafters Rural Village Thsakuhma & Olifantshoek Cape Town & area Wildlife in National Krugerpark Karoo Winelands & Stellenbosch Magnificent Traintrip

Included

Tour Highlights
Sunny Wildcoast
Mountain Kingdom Lesotho
Try African cuisine & meet different cultures

Package Rate: ZAR4,862 pp, Single Supplement ZAR1,350 (valid until 01/03/2012)

Purchase a Moola Magic card with us for ZAR 120 and receive great discounts on this tour, excursions and transport

Luxury Rate: ZAR 7, 980 pp, Single Supplement ZAR4,575.00 (valid until 01/03/2012 )

Includes: Meet and Greet, extended route descriptions, 1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast, 9nts B&B, 1nt Selfcatering, 4nts Room Only in selected accommodations, 1 guided Shebeen tour.

Excludes: (inter) national Flights, Entry fees for National Parks, border fees, luggage service/portage, optional excursions and extra meals. Car Hire

What makes this trip different

This is a fully guided tour, paying conservation and entrance fees - these fees immediately contribute to South Africa's heritage by conserving the nature reserve, the diverse regional habitat and topographic biomes and you support environmental education. Overnight in a Shangaan traditional hut.

We promote visiting World Heritage Sites: Cultural and natural heritage are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration and these sites ensure Protection of natural and cultural heritage. On this trip you have the opportunity to visit World Heritage Site: Victoria Falls.

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Bafanakids, one of the first projects of its kind; initiated by Abang Africa Trust works closely together with sports specialists like Ajax Cape.

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