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Abang means to Share in local Sotho-language and this is what Abang Africa stands for.

Come with us and travel with heart and soul.  

Cultural Experiences; meet and share with the local community. Visit projects we liaise with, cook with African mamas or discover townships on a bicycle.

Help conserve Africa’s fauna by visiting wildlife outreach projects. Volunteer; combine your holiday with volunteering and benefit the local community by supporting them directly.

Go Fair; accommodation, excursions, operators, projects and itineraries are carefully selected following our Responsible Tourism policy (download pdf ), ensuring that the people whose land and knowledge are used benefit from tourism

Pure and different; spend a night within the local community in traditional homesteads, sleep in a tree house, thatched beehives hut or ox wagon. Stay near unspoiled beaches, in vibrant cities or in the midst of pristine wilderness or choose luxury safari camps and lodges. It is all possible!

Usual Highlight Tour; we organize your usual highlight trip in a fun and responsible way. Meet and share with Africa’s people while you enjoy the legendary nature and wildlife highlights. We offer tailor-made tours and packages for both self drives and small groups. We organize meet & greet, detailed route descriptions and national accredited guide services in various languages.

Contact us and tell us what you have in mind. We will gladly recommend you original destinations, accommodation and tours, showing you the natural and cultural diversity of southern Africa; that best suits your interests, budget and timeframe.

Travel with Abang Africa Travel & Trust; Travel with heart and soul

 Cape & Namibia Encounter
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 Price:  13,498 pp sharing accommodation
   
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Associated Projects:
Baboon Matters, Walking with the Baboons!
BAFANAKIDS
Colleens Place of Hope
Heideveld Rooibos Farmers
Penduka Crafts - NAMIBIA
Streetwires Studio
T - Bag Design Shop & Studio

Best time to travel:  This tour is self-drive, you can depart yearround. Choose the car that suits you (4x4 not necessary). In Nambia the summers are hot to very hot in the December/January period;  the rest of the year it is a moderate climate. Between August & September, Wild Flowers are in season along the Olifants River Valley in South Africa.

What makes this trip different? Sustainable tourism is one of the few means available to ensure that the rural and traditional living peoples of Namibia can continue to live on their ancestral lands.

Where applicable and avialable we have included NACOBTA  supported destinations; Fairtrade in Tourism accredited excursions and accommodations and include community based projects. In this way we can help skills to be enhanced and the continuation and expansion of these sustainable community projects. 

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 four World Heritage Sites: Robben Island, Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Ritchersveld Cultural & Botanical Landscape and Twyfelfontein 

On this trip you have the choice to visit organic and fairtrade wineries Citrusdal Cellars and Stellar Organics and Heideveld Cooperative Rooibos tea producers. Enjoy an excursion in the Rooibos heritage route. Experience Nacobta supported Amabaruxa Choir in Malthohe, UIs Tourist Information centre, Petrifed Forest guides, Twyfelfontien guides, Brandberg (Duareb) Mountain guides, Penduka Crafts, Mondesa Tours and Face to Face tours. Your visits benefits the people you meet!

Namibia Tour Highlights
Ais Ais and Thermal Springs
Etosha National Park
Khoi-San Bushman paintings
Petrified Forest

Package Rate (valid until 31/10/2010), ZAR 13.498 pp on basis of sharing accommodation

Please note single rates available on request

Including: Meet and Greet, extended route descriptions, 19 nights accommodation of which 13 nights on basis of Bed and Breakfast, 5 nights Room Only. Choices :overnight the 2nd night in traditional home stead in Cape Town ( B&B in Kayelitsha )  Windhoek: overnight the 18th night in a rondavel in Katura or in a hotel in Windhoek.

Excluding: Flights, Car Rental (please choose your car that suits your budget and we will book it for you), Visa, Entry fees for National and wildlife Parks, toll ways and panorama routes, luggage service/portage, optional excursions and extra meals. 

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TOUR INFORMATION

DAY TO DAY PROGRAM: 20days / 19nights. 
1st day: Cape Town (ca. 100 km)
After your arrival at Cape Town Int. Airport, you meet our local representative who will explain you the details and assist you with your car. You have the rest of the day to acclimatize and explore Cape Town, where you overnight 2 nights in  FTTSA accredited The Backpack; a luxury backpackers of note in Cape Town, straddling the line between hostel and hotel with its dignity intact.

You can choose to upgrade to FTTSA accredited Daddy Long Legs Hotel; this gives you the opportunity to absorb the creative spirit of Cape Town in vibey Longstreet.

Luxury tour: overnight at Cape Grace Hotel at the V&A Waterfront. FTTSA certified based on the hotel’s exceptional employment practises, supply chain management strategies and strong focus on staff welfare.

2nd day: Today you have time to explore Cape Town, visit one of its many highlights like Table Mountain, Robben island or Cape of Goodhope. You can choose from a variety of the uplifting social and community projects. Alternatively visit the Rondevlei Nature reserve (Cape Floral Region Protected Areas) with FTTSA accredited Imvubu Nature Tours or book a guided tour into local township Kayelitsha and visit the Philani weaving project. You can choose to overnight in a local B&B.

3rd day: Cape Town – Stellenbosch (ca. 60 km)
Today you can drive to Cape Point. For crafts, stop over at the Two Oceans Craft & Culture centre in Kommetje. Continue via a variety of wine and farmland to Stellenbosch, where you overnight. You can have an enchanting Cape African experience at historic FTTSA accredited Spier in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands; here you can also visit the Cheetah Outreach project.

Luxury tour: Overnight in the village at FTTSA accredited Spier; eco-friendly establishment, simply, yet elegantly appointed in traditional country style, a unique wine development in the world. Embracing wine lands and an outdoor theatre.

4th day: Stellenbosch –Clanwilliam (ca. 230 km)
Today you start your route towards Namibia via the West Coast. En route you can have a wine tasting at Fairtrade Certified winery Citrusdal Cellars. You can visit the Rooibos factory or "Veldskoene" (leather shoes) factory or explore the area water skiing or hiking. Overnight in Clanwilliam, at the foot of the mighty Cederberg Mountain.

This area of sweeping mountains, wide open spaces and clean mountain air is a favourite for hikers, birders and those seeking the peace and solitude of this remote wilderness. This spectacular range of mountains is often blanketed in snow during the winter months.

5th day: Clanwilliam – Nieuwoudtville (ca. 120 km)
Today you continue along the Olifants River; thanks to the fertile soil and the semi-arid area, the valley is an ideal wine producing region.  Visit the cellars, see the farm and taste wine at the organic and fairtrade certified Stellar Winery. Vist a rooibos factory, taste rooibos tea and meet the producers. Enjoy a cultural excursion along the traditional houses in the Rooibos Heritage Route. Overnight in nearby Nieuwoudtville, in the midst of Namakwaland in absolute splendour.

6th day: Nieuwoudtville - Ais Ais (ca. 300 km)
Continue up north and cross the boarder with Namibia. Drive to Ais Ais, renowned for its thermal springs that mark the end of the 85 kilometer long Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail. The Fish River Canyon is the worlds 2nd largest canyon and truly spectacular. You can visit the Gondwana Canon Park, covering 100 000 ha of breathtakingly beautiful land to the south west of the Fish River Canyon. Overnight in Ais Ais.

7th day: Ais Ais – Maltahohe (ca. 350 km)
Drive towards the coast crossing the Fish River and continuing along some of Namibia’s most scenic routes passing through the small settlements; Betanien and Helmeringhausen and the visiting Duwisib Castle. You overnight in Maltahohe. Here you can visit the AmaBaruxa Choir of the local Maltahohe school. 

8th day: Maltahohe – Sesriem (ca. 230 km)
Drive down the Tsaris Pass and along the Naukluft and Nubib Mountains in the direction of Solitaire before turning to Sesriem, where you overnight 2 nights in a Desert Lodge.

9th day: You have the whole day to visit Sesriem, the Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei, the Namib Naukluft Park and the Tsauchab River. You can book different optional excursions: a shuttle service to Sossusvlei, a dune walk to Hidden or Dead Vlei, Hot Air Balloon, aeroplane flights over the dunes or guided walking- and horse trails.

10th day: Sesriem –Swakopmund (ca. 380 km)
Today you drive to Swakopmund, where you overnight 2 nights. En route you pass the Ghaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon. En route you can visit the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Moon Landscape.

11th day: Today you can enjoy Namibia’s most popular coastal town Swakopmund and the many activities it has to offer. You can book a guided Mondesa Township tour into the suburb of Mondesa. Optional excursions are guided ballooning and boat cruises, pleasure flights, quad biking and desert 4x4 trips.

12th  day: Swakopmund – Twijfelfontein (ca. 400 km)
You continue your tour along the coast, en route you can visit the small fisherman’s village Henties Bay and the Skeleton Coast. Your route goes inland, stop at the small town of Uis. Uis, a town at the edge of the Namib Here you can buy local crafts and at the Tourist Information office you can book your tours (in advance) with the Dâureb Mountain Guides to the world-famous rock painting of the 'White Lady'. If you extend your holiday you can book the three-day-trek to Königstein, which is the top of the Brandberg and the highest peak in Namibia. After Uis you drive past the Brandberg and the famous "White Lady. Further along you reach the Ugab River where Herero ladies in traditional dress sell hand made Herero dolls. Continue you way to Twijfelfontein, the 'Fountain of Doubt', one of the great sights in north-western Namibia, where you stay 2 nights in the Uibasen Twijfelfontein Conservancy.

13th day: The Twyfelfontein area, being a very vulnerable and delicate ecosystem, is renowned for some of the best examples of Bushman paintings and rock engravings in southern Africa. You can enjoy walks to the 6000 year old Khoi-San (Bushmen) paintings and engravings. From here you can visit the Burnt Mountain and the dolerite columns; known as Organ Pipes.

14th day: Twijfelfontein – Etosha National Park via Khorixas (ca. 350 km)
Continue your route and before Khorixas, you find a petrified forest with remains of massive trees that where uprooted elsewhere 200 million years ago. Guided excursions at Twyfelfontein can be arranged by the Twyfelfontein or Petrified Forest Guides. Khorixas itself is the capital of Damara Land.  Further along the road, close to Outjo, you can visit the limestone conglomerate “Vingerklip”. Enter at the western side of Etosha National Park, one of the world largest national parks, and overnight at Okaukuejo wildlife resort. As in all resorts in Etosha, there is a floodlit waterhole where you have the opportunity to see elephant and black rhinos from very close by.

15th day: Today you have the whole day to explore Etosha National Park and look for game. Drive through the park to the eastern entrance and overnight in Etosha.

16th day: Etosha to Waterberg via Grootfontein and Roy’s Camp (ca. 370 km)
On your way to Waterberg you can visit Lake Otjikoto, a huge sinkhole with an interesting history. Next stopover is Tsumeb, a mining town with a now abandoned copper mine, which is being re-opened. Tsumeb is known as Namibia’s garden city, due to its abundance of water and lush trees and shrubs. Continue to Waterberg via Grootfontein where you can see the Hoba meteorite; the largest meteorite in the world, weighing fifty tonnes and measuring almost three meters long. Overnight 2 nights at Waterberg. 

17th day: Today you can spend exploring one of the many hiking trails that the Waterberg has to offer or book a guided nature drive. Here you have a good opportunity to see buffalo and sable antelope. You can also choose to travel towards Rundu and reach “Roy’s Camp”, here you will have the opportunity to see how the Khoi-San (Bushmen) lived 150 years ago in Namibia.

18th day: Waterberg –Windhoek (ca. 210 km)
Drive to the capital city of Namibia; Windhoek where you overnight 2 nights. The interesting places in the city can easily be visited on foot in your own time. Optional you can visit the township Katutra, which means 'we will never settle (here)' in OtjiHerero. Optional you can book a Face to Face tour, which gives you the opportunity to experience aspects of Windhoek which are not seen by tourists in general. You learn about the history of the former township and visit the Penduka craft cooperative, women producing the most amazing products where you can enjoy a meal at their restaurant. You can choose to overnight in a rondavel in Katatura; one of the individually decorated round huts for guests or in a hotel in Windhoek.

19th day: You can continue to your next destination or drive to Hosea Kutako Int. Airport for your flight home or onwards travels.

Heaven on earth; die hel may sound as a very uninviting place but those who have visited it speak of a paradise on earth. To top that this tour takes you through the Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site and have the opportunity to meet inspiring people. This 12 day 4x4 breakaway is for anyone who believes in getting the most out of a life.
Travel and experience Mandela’s Africa. See the various cultures and rich nature. Learn about Xhosa - Mandelas tribe. Experience the rich history of Africa, this trip takes you along various World heritage Sites, the first settlers in Mapungubwe, Cradle of Human Kind, St Lucia and Robbenisland. See Mandelas birth place. Experience the abudance and variety of wildlife South Africa has on offer.

This 12 day self drive is for the leisure traveller. Drive down our wonderous 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 ending in the Cape.
Enjoy a guided overland trip with one of southern Africa’s leading overland companies. In 8 days you will discover the Kruger National Park, the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana and the Victoria Falls in all its glory.Camping in two person dome tents, Multishare huts in a tribal village.

Taking the train is an environmental friendly, civilised, safe and enjoyable way to travel between cities in southern Africa. Train services vary from basic to the ultimate luxury. The views are spectacular and the whole experience is great. Plus you just get a window onto so many different aspects of South African life, just in terms of whom you meet.

We have selected and experienced these excursions forthand. Feel the passion of the operators we work with. 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! 

Discover a beautiful South Africa in 12 days.Spend a day with farmers on a fair-trade citrus estate and enjoy the environmentally rich Venda area.Relax at Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape with its abudant wildlife.Explore famous Panorama Route and Kruger National Park and experience Soweto on bycicle.

Meet an African King, track desert elephant and rhino on foot with a local guide. Enjoy a tribal fire, share a traditional meal and listen to the tales told by village elders. See bushmen paintings, stay in a Tsandi Royal Homestead and look for Wildlife in Etosha National Park. Explore the land of contrasts in 14 days - go on the Real Namibia Tour.

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.

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.

See in 19 days the best of Limpopo, Krugerpark and Cape Area.Get to know Venda and Shangaan culture, meet potters and carvers in their village life. Spot the big 5 in the famous Kruger National Park & see the impressive Tsitsikamma National Park. Drive route 62 (the African version of route 66), the beautiful Garden Route & discover the Wine-area.

12 day experience in the beautiful Cape regions. Stroll through "Mother City" Cape Town. Do the Karoo & ride ostriches in Oudtshoorn. Enjoy the scenery along the Garden route. See Elephants in Addo and the magnificent hanging bridge in Tsitsikamma park. Taste and dine in the wine-lands. Choose from a variety of uplifting projects of your interest.

Visit Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal & Kruger National Park. Look for the Big 5. Hike and explore in the Drakensberg, Swaziland and Zululand and meet the people in their communities. See the highlights, view the wildlife and visit community projects. Experience in 23 days everything South African people are proud about.

14 days of adventure; encounter wildlife in Kruger National Park and Zululand. Meet Swati and Zulu people in their local communities. Hike in Royal Natal National Park. Have the opportunity to visit wildlife breeding projects, a ghost mining village and different school and health projects on your way.

Get the best of South Africa and Namibia in 19 days; Cape Town, the wine area Stellenbosch and Olifants River Valley. Experience part of the rooibos heritage route. Walk in world's 2nd largest Canyon & see wildlife Etosha National Park. Lodge near some of world highest desert dunes. Meet friendly local people in their communities, singing traditional songs and designing beautiful craft.

This 12 day self drive immerses you in the cultures of the African people. Enjoy the mountain Kingdom of Swaziland, a true Monarchy within the borders of South Africa. Search for the Big 5 in the world renowned Kruger National Park, as well as a variety of local Arts and Crafts.

 

 
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