"Quote Busters"
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Got a quote and want us to beat it? Well, we most likely can!*
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Got a quote and want us to beat it? Well, we most likely can!* |
E-mail us the quote for a stay or tour anywhere in southern Africa and we will try to beat it, without ever compromising on service or quality! |
| *Some reasons we can’t beat a quote:
1. Your tour operator has closed an incredibly sharp deal with a certain provider that will even blow our minds; in that case we congratulate you!;
2. Your “budget accommodation” turns out to be the shoddiest hotel in town (although unlikely, we will let you know if that’s the case);
3. You are staying with family or friends in return for doing their dishes (we will never ask that from you!).
Otherwise there is a pretty good chance the zebra can save you a few bucks…So who you gonna e-mail?
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South Africa
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The "Rainbow Nation" has something in store for everyone: from ancient rock paintings to ultra-modern shopping malls, from the finest restaurants to “braais” (barbecues) on the beach, sunny shores along two oceans, sandy deserts, World Heritage sites and world class wines, and above all close to 50 million welcoming souls. |
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EASTERN CAPE
Birthground of Nelson Mandela, home to the Addo Elephant Park and some of the best beaches in the world. |
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FREE STATE
Sadly, the bread basket of South Africa is largely ignored by overseas visitors. Not to be missed are the limestone rocks at Golden Gate. |
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GAUTENG
More than a hub into the rest of southern Africa. Highlights include the Soweto township and shopping in Sandton, two worlds apart. |
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KWAZULU-NATAL
"KZN" boasts great beaches, fantastic game parks, historically interesting Battlefields and no less than two natural World Heritage Sites. |
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LIMPOPO
A largely undiscovered nature lovers paradise. Not only is it an "alternative" gateway to Kruger National park, it's rich in natural and cultural delights. |
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MPUMALANGA
The local refer to the east as "Mpumalanga", the land where the sun rises. It is a fitting name for a land with enchanting landscapes, endless vistas, fantastic nature reserves and memorable highlights like the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon.
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NORTHERN CAPE
The Big Hole in Kimberley, the daisies of the Namaqualand and the Kalahari Desert are just some highlights of this diamond in the rough. |
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NORTH WEST PROVINCE
This is a popular getaway for stressed-out city slickers. Highlights vary from manmade Sun City to the ancient Cradle of Mankind. |
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WESTERN CAPE
From the arid Karoo to the lush Garden Route and cosmopolitan Cape Town, this exciting province is a delight for every visitor. |
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FAST FACTS:
Area: 1,221,037 or 471,443 sq mi
(roughly the size of Spain, France and Portugal combined)
Capitals:
Bloemfontein (judicial)
Cape Town (legislative)
Pretoria (executive)
Other major cities:
Johannesburg
Durban
Port Elizabeth
East London
Anthem: Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Dialling code: +27
Time zone: London (UTC/Greenwich) + 2 hours; New York + 7; CET Winter +1; CET Summer +0; China -6 hours; Sydney -8
There is no summer or winter time.
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Population
South Africa has about 49.3 million inhabitants. It is often called the Rainbow Nation, due to the incredibly rich diversity of its people. The country has no less than eleven official languages. There is a great variety of dominant cultures and languages per region. Nationally Zulu (23.8%), Xhosa (17.6%) and Afrikaans (13.3%) are the most common mother tongues. English is South Africa’s lingua franca. All road signs and official documents are in English. |
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Infrastructure/roads
South Africa probably has the best infrastructure on the continent. There are major ports in Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The most important airports are OR Tambo (Jo'burg) and Cape Town International but domestic flights are also available from airports in smaller cities. The roads are generally in excellent condition. The main highway is the N1 running through the heart of the country, connecting Cape Town and Johannesburg. The N2 takes you along the coast past highlights such as the Garden Route. |
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Climate
As South Africa is on the southern hemisphere, the seasons are reversed compared to those in Northern America and Europe. Winter is between June and September and summer from December till March. Most of the rainfall happens during warm, afternoon summer showers. With the exception of the Western Cape that has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and moist, cooler winters. |
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DID YOU KNOW?
Jan van Riebeeck was sent to set up the way station in the Cape as a form of punishment for befrauding the VOC while heading the Tonkin trading post in Vietnam. Also, the Castle of Good Hope wasn’t build by Jan van Riebeeck, as is often thought. As a matter of fact, Van Riebeeck left the Cape four years before the construction started in 1666. It was completed in 1679, two years after Van Riebeeck died in Batavia (Jakarta).
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 Big 5 safaris
Photo (detail): South Africa Tourism
 Cape Winelands
Photo: South Africa
Unique vegetation
The Protea or sugar bush is one of South Africa’s national symbols. As a matter of fact it is a genus of flowering plants that, much like the Greek god Proteus it is named after, comes in many shapes and sizes. Over 90% of the sugar bush species in the world only occur in the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Photo: ZippingZebra.com
Photo: South Africa Tourism
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Scheduled tours
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Special Discount! Book now before 30 September and only pay ZAR 6,450! The best of Bush & Beach during this overland camping tour, combining Swaziland’s & Kruger’s bush with Mozambique’s pristine beaches! |
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Responsible Tours
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Travel and experience Nelson Mandela’s Africa. Visit Qunu in the Eastern Cape where “Madiba” grew up, learn about his Xhosa culture, stand in his cell on Robben Island and visit the prison where he was released inmag 1990. This 30-day selfdrive tour also shows you the best of wildlife, culture and history including several natural and cultural World Heritage Sites. For only ZAR 10,950 per person (1000 Rand single supplement). |
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Family Tours
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This example itinerary encompasses all South Africa has to offer from a safari in Kruger, a few days on the beach in KwaZulu-Natal and ending up in Cape Town. Included in the program are fun activities for both children and adults. From only ZAR 26,320 per family! (two adults and two children). |
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Scheduled tours
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On this organised tour we take the most scenic route from Cape Town to Johannesburg. The journey by coach will take you past the Garden Route, the Wild Coast and Swaziland to the Kruger National Park. Pack extra memory cards and video tapes as a pleasant journey full of idyllic highlights await!
From only ZAR 18,800 per person sharing. |
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Responsible Tours
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Ride horses in Lesotho and learn to prepare African cuisine in townships. This 22 day tour gives you a real feel of everyday life in this region and takes you past the most beautiful sceneries. You will stay at selected accommodation, accredited by Fairtrade in Tourism, small B&Bs and community owned lodges. Experience this with friends, or make them along the way… From only ZAR 11,800. |
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