SOUTH AFRICA · out of Africa Tracks and Bush Combine a once-in-a-lifetime trip on the iconic Blue...

SOUTH AFRICA 2017

SOUTH AFRICA

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NORTHERN CAPE

NORTH WEST

GAUTENG

MPUMALANGA

LIMPOPO

FREE STATE

KWAZULU NATAL

WESTERN CAPE

EASTERN CAPE

Outpost

Motswari

Garonga

MaratabaMadikwe

Safari Lodge

Tuningi

Hallmark

MalaMala

Pakimisa Ghost Mountain

Drostdy

Cape St.FrancisFancourtMajeka

Grande Roche

Waterfront

Glen Avon Plettenberg Bay

Knysna

GeorgeCape Town

Cathedral Peak

East London

Port Elizabeth

Kruger NP

Madikwe National Park

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi

Drakensberg

KgalagadiNational Park

Addo Elephant National Park

Namaqua National park

AugrabiesNational Park

MafikengPretoria

Johannesburg

Polokwane

Hoedspruit

Nelspruit

Durban

BloemfonteinKimberley

Upington

KEY National Capital

Provincial Capital

Town, Village

Where to stay / Places of interest

National Park

Airport

View penguins

Whale watching

See turtles

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Romantic out of Africa

Tracks and BushCombine a once-in-a-lifetime trip on the iconic Blue Train with a stay in Cape Town right on the famous V&A Waterfront. Then end your trip with an unforgettable “Big Five” safari experience in one of South Africa’s most romantic safari lodges.

For further information visit: uk.southafrica.net

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dId YOu knOW?• Shop and dine at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.• Take the Aerial Cableway to the top of Table Mountain. • Take a boat to Robben Island, a prison for Nelson Mandela.• Fine dining on the Blue Train. • Track the Big Five on safari. • Sleep under the stars on Garonga’s sleep-out deck.

WhErE TO sTaY�Dock House – Cape Town �The Blue Train �Garonga – Greater Kruger

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Back to NatureNothing gets you closer to Mother Nature than a walking safari, an opportunity to engage all your senses. The big game are a bit wary of us, so this is a chance to learn more about the “Little 5”, the plant life and the terrain.


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DID You kNoW?• Recommend a bush walk.• Motswari offers a true trails experience: sleep under canvas and dine around the campfi re.• Marataba Trails Lodge has a luxury hiking option.• The ‘Little Five’ are the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver bird, Ant Lion, Rhinoceros Beetle, and Leopard Tortoise.

WHere to StaY�Motswari – Greater Kruger �Marataba – Welgevonden


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SCENIC HISTORY TOURThe Cape Winelands is a collection of historic towns, little hamlets and Cape Dutch farmsteads, nestled below breathtaking mountains. Pair them up with some of the country’s top restaurants and you have the dream Cape Grape & Gourmet Escape!


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DID YOU KNOW?• Cape Malay cuisine is a Dutch/Asian curry fusion • Visit The Winelands: Paarl Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. • Once a month Grande Roche offer “Bubbles and Braai” • Join the Spice Route in Paarl for chocolate, biltong, wine and cheese tasting.

WHERE TO STAY�Queen Victoria - Waterfront �Glen Avon - Constantia �Grande Roche – Paarl�Majeka – Stellenbosch


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A Sense of Place

Origin Of the SpecieSWe all came from Africa originally, which is probably why we feel so at home when we visit! The fascinating history and culture of this Rainbow Nation will have you wanting to come back time and time again to keep exploring.


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A Sense of Place DiD YOU KnOW?• View ancient San Rock Art in the Drakensberg Mountains from Cathedral Peak Hotel.• Visit a genuine Zulu homestead from Ghost Mountain Inn.• Track the Big Five at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve.• Maboneng, Johannesburg, is a trendy new arts quarter.

Where tO StAY�Cathedral Peak Hotel– KwaZulu Natal �Ghost Mountain Inn – KwaZulu Natal �Hallmark House – Johannesburg


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Family mattersA family trip to South Africa offers the ideal backdrop for creating memories, whether it is zip-lining through the tree tops, visiting the penguins or chasing the waves. And travelling with the family couldn’t be easier, with plenty to do and perfect accommodation options.


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Family Fun for Everyone

DiD yOU KNOW?• Golf lovers can experience the Garden Route by using Fancourt as their base.• Cape St Francis provides an excellent starting point to explore the Sunshine Coast.• Boutique-style Glen Avon. in charming Constantia is the perfect home from home.

WHere tO stay�Cape St Francis Resort – Eastern Cape �Fancourt – Garden Route �Glen Avon Lodge – Constantia (Cape Town)


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Big Five... Big adventure

Beat around the Bush• Head into Big Five safari country and stay at some of South Africa’s most iconic private game reserves. Enjoy unbeatable game viewing and look for the Big Five of lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant! • Explore the wilderness on an open-top game drive and let the bush come alive through your experienced ranger. Or head out on foot with your guide on a walking safari – an experience like no other.


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Big Five...Big adventuredId You KnoW?• The ‘Big Five’ are lion, rhino, leopard, elephant and buffalo.• In a private game reserve qualifi ed rangers guide you in 4x4 open safari vehicles that go off road – in the morning and after dark.

Where to staY�MalaMala Game Reserve Kruger �Tuningi Safari Lodge - Madikwe �Marataba Safari Lodge – Welgevonden


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Inspiring, affordable

Pocket the DifferenceAspirational destinations with breathtaking experiences need not break the bank! It is easy to find affordable accommodation in Cape Town, such as guesthouses and B&Bs, and also enjoy a taste of luxury in Kruger National Park without a hefty price tag.


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Inspiring, aff ordable DiD YoU knoW?• Glen Avon Lodge in Constantia is just 20 minutes from the city and Waterfront.• St Francis and Jeffreys Bay are home to great surfi ng and part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, with its beautiful hiking trails.• Motswari is one of the original lodges in the Kruger.

Where to StAY�Glen Avon Lodge - Constantia �Cape St Francis Resort – Eastern Cape �Motswari Private Game Reserve- Timbavati


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Get out, get Active

SenSe of AdventureWhether it’s a beach walk, mountain hiking and biking or a game of golf on a championship course, South Africa offers an amazing choice of activities for those who are looking to do more than just relaxing on the beach or visiting the Winelands.


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Get out, get Active dId You KnoW?• Fancourt has the country’s top-rated golf course. • Cycle around Fancourt• Graaff Reinet is the only town located in a nature reserve. Hike from The Drostdy.• Mountain bike in The Karoo.• Cape St Francis Resort offers easy access to hiking trails, great golf, boat trips and more.

WHere to StAY�Fancourt – Garden Route �Drostdy Hotel – Graaff Reinet (The Karoo) �Cape St Francis Resort – Eastern Cape


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Rooms With a VieWThe best Big Five safari imaginable, being pampered on one of the world’s most luxurious trains and staying in the heart of Cape Town with views of the magnificent Table Mountain – what more could you wish for from a holiday?


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DiD YoU KNoW?• The Blue Train offers a “dress for dinner” dining option.• MalaMala is a great choice for a luxury safari experience.• MalaMala Game Reserve supports local communities.• You can take a helicopter trip around Table Mountain• Enjoy Cape Malay food in colourful Bo-Kaap, Cape Town.

WheRe to staY�The Blue Train�MalaMala – Kruger �V & A Hotel – Cape Town


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Big Skies... Great Views

Big Sky at NightFirst-time visitors to South Africa are usually amazed by the incredible diversity of scenery, the wide-open spaces and the ‘size’ of the sky. The country’s stunning landscapes and natural wonders are writ large on the biggest of natural canvasses and just have to be seen to be believed.


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Big Skies... Great Views DiD yOU kNOW?• The Outpost is set in the most remote part of Kruger.• MalaMala is one of the largest Big Five reserves • Madikwe Game Reserve is known for its wild dogs.• Varied habitats have different plants and animals – making all game drives different.

WhERE tO Stay The Outpost Lodge - Kruger MalaMala Game Reserve - Kruger Madikwe Safari Lodge - Madikwe


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animal magicWhether tracking giraffe on foot, riding alongside zebra, spotting rhino and hiking in the stunning Drakensberg Mountains. South Africa is an endless outdoor adventure just waiting to be explored.


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The Great OutdoorsDiD YOU KnOW?• KwaZulu-Natal has sandy beaches, warm seas and a subtropical climate year round.• Enjoy great weather, Big Five game reserves, mountains, history and authentic culture. • This is a perfect self-drive soft adventure region for all ages.• Game view by horseback – for all abilities – at Pakamisa.

WHERE TO STaY�Ghost Mountain Inn - Maputoland �Pakamisa – Elephant Coast �Cathedral Peak Hotel – Drakensberg Mountains


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Tasty Meals and prices

Feel like a millionaireAll-inclusive is not a widely used concept in South Africa, however eating out in South Africa is a delight – get ready for gourmet meals and fine dining experiences for pub prices! Variety, choice and quality are the buzz words!


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Tasty Meals and prices DiD YoU knoW?• South Africa is one of the world’s most affordable places. • An organic children’s meal costs around £5 (with a drink) at Peddlers in Constantia • A three-course meal with wine costs £25-£30. • Garonga offers picnics in the bush at no extra cost.

WHere To STaY�Glen Avon Lodge – Constantia (Cape Town suburb) �Grande Roche – The Winelands (Paarl)�Garonga Safari Camp – Makalali Game Reserve


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