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AFRICA &THE MIDDLE EAST
South Africa’s
‘Call of the Wild’
By Lisa Loverro
While tracking a leopard in the Sabi Sands private game
reserve, my guide assured me the tree-swinging
baboons are harmless. “They just like to play,” said
Westley. Latter upon returning to my villa to find three
of them frolicking in my plunge pool I thought to
myself, “Welcome to Africa”!
Splendor in the Savannah
A safari is a once in a lifetime experience that will more than
likely change people’s view of the world. So make it a memorable
one by matching your clients with the perfect lodge. Most offer
various types of lodging within the same complex. Singita
(www.singita.com) for instance, has three camps; the more exclusive
are Ebony, and Boulders, and their intimate hideaway,
Castelton, accommodates just 12 guests. Ulusaba (www.ulusaba.com),
Sir Richard Branson’s lodge has two very distinct and
different accommodations. Rock Lodge, the more posh of the
two, sits high atop a rocky mountain while Safari Lodge, aptly
named for its location directly down in the bush, is where visitors
would be more likely to see an elephant or two roaming by their
JOCK SAFARI LODGE
Africa’s most exciting destinations … all in one package!
At last, the genuine ‘something for everyone’ collection for the travel industry. Now you can offer your clients the world’s widest choice of exotic
sights and sensations in a single, first world, English-speaking location.
They can enjoy all the most amazing wildlife - the big five, whale watching and shark diving, abundant birdlife and appealing African residents
such as giraffe, hippo and warthog. Visit a breathtaking array of landscapes - forests and deserts, mountains and beaches, wetlands and savannahs.
Experience a dozen different cultures – music, cuisine, dance, dress and jewellery. And it’s all easily accessible in one world-class country.
Dynamic cities with distinctive characters offer international quality shopping alongside colourful indigenous crafts and artwork. Impressive resort
facilities provide unique and unforgettable stays in a wide variety of environments. Adventurous activities are abundant, including surfing,
mountaineering, white water rafting, game viewing, trail hiking, sailing and ballooning as well as visiting historic sites such as Robben Island, the
Cradle of Humankind, World Heritage sites and centuries old wine estates.
Whatever your clients’ dreams of the perfect holiday destination, South Africa can offer it and Rennies Travel can
deliver it.
HRG Rennies Travel is southern Africa’s oldest and largest travel organisation, with 72 offices in four countries.
And nowhere else can you get so many magnificent experiences for travellers from one source.
Contact Nadine Thayer on nadine@inspiringdestinations.com
or call 716.745.9074 or visit www.renniestravel.com
windows. Jock Safari Lodge (www.jocksafarilodge.com) just
underwent an extensive refurbishment program so successful
that the lodge re-earned its five-star status.
All are located in the Krueger National Park and Sabi Sands
region, both considered to be the best in the country for viewing
the Big Five (elephants, lions, etc.) They are easily accessible
by air from either Cape Town or Johannesburg via a short
flight on SAAirlink (www.saairlink.co.za).
Historical Johannesburg
For history buffs, Johannesburg should be on the itinerary. Although
not as well known as Cape Town for tourism, the city
houses the Apartheid Museum and South Africa National Museum
of Military History, both very educational and worthwhile
sights. A visit to the town of Soweto, birthplace of Nelson Mandela
is more than worth the trip and can be arranged through tour
Destination
Management
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