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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

 Heaven On Earth Tour
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 Price:  R4200pp
   
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Associated Projects:
Cook-Up with Kamamma
Donkey Awareness Project
Thandi Fairtrade Wine Coop

Including:  Meet and Greet at arrival, extended route descriptions, accommodation: 5 nights Bed and Breakfast (B&B), 6 nights Selfcatering and 1 night local dinner

Excluding: 4x4 hire (please inquire for a quote), Entry fees for World Heritage Sites and/ or conservation fees into (national) parks; luggage service/portage, insurance, visa, optional excursions and extra meals.  
 
What makes this trip different: We stay in accommodations 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 accommodations 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 visit benefits the people you meet!

On this particular tour:  You will visit the historical town of Matjiesfontein, stay in one of the 22 national monuments in Prince Albert. Sleep in a restored cottage in The Hell. Overnight in a local community in Knysna where you can experience the culture and diversity of local people and help preparing your dinner!  You can optionally visit Fairtrade Tsitsikamma canopy tours and Fairtrade Ocean Blue Adventures. Enjoy the best ‘Roosterbrood’ in town by visiting Vero’s Restaurant (community project) and Take Aways on the Baviaans route !

We promote visiting (Unesco) 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 Baviaanskloof and Swartberg pass which is part of the Cape Floral Regional World Heritage site or visit Robben Island Museum a World Heritage site, travel over the last surviving hand-driven river pont in operation in the country.

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TOUR INFORMATION

TOUR INFORMATION   DAY TO DAY PROGRAMME

Day 1: Cape Town – Matjiesfontein

Take the N1 highway to the historical town of Matjiesfontein that offers a glimpse of South Africa’s past. The entire town has been declared a national monument, including your accommodation for the night, the Lord Milner Hotel. Don’t let the jolly resident ghosts keep you up at night. Overnight Matjiesfontein, B&B

Day 2: Prince Albert
Make your way to South Africa’s most sought after little Little Karoo town of Prince Albert, situated at the foot of the impressive Swartberg mountains. Overnight in one of the 22 national monuments of the town. Swartberg Hotel, B&B

Day 3: “The Hell”
Drive the untarred Swartberg Pass, considered one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the world. The steep zigzags and sudden switchbacks, with breath-taking views at every turn, are a joy for every 4x4 enthusiast. Near the summit at almost 1600 meters above sea level you turn-off into the Gamkaskloof, a spectacular area also known as “The Hell”. Sleep in a restored cottage in the reserve and meet some of the remarkably friendly locals of The Hell. The origin of the name is unknown. Some say it derives from the Afrikaans word for “slope”, others say it was nicknamed The Hell by commandos in the Anglo-Boer war. Overnight Die Hell, self-catering

Day 4: Oudtshoorn
Today you will travel 50 km in “2 hours” out of “The Hell”  to Oudtshoorn. Take your time and enjoy the scenery. You have the option to end this day with a dinner at Kobus se Gat (Kobus’ Hole) – an open air restaurant at the foot Swartberg Pass. You can also visit the Cango Caves, an ostrich farm or explore “Ostrich City”. Overnight Oudtshoorn, B&B

Day 5: Oudtshoorn – Knysna
Drive the scenic, tarred Outeniqua pass and the N2 highway to Knysna, where you will get a chance to prepare food and have dinner with a local “mama”. Learn about African recipes, culture the ambiance of a unique international blend of superb hospitality, cuisine and service. Experience life in a South African home and feel true hospitality. Overnight Homestay Knysna, DBB

Day 6: Knysna
Go on a dolphin cruise with fair-trade boat company Ocean Blue, visit the “castles” at the breath-takingly beautiful Noetzie conservancy or alternatively visit the Rastafarian Community on an educational tour. Overnight in or near Knysna. B&B

Day 7: Patensie
Cross the border with the Eastern Cape and take the scenic route to the hamlet of Patensie in the Gamtoos Valley. On this pleasant route you will have ample time and opportunity to make an optional Tree Top Canopy Tour, visit Birds of Eden and take one of the highest bungee jumps in the world off the Bloukrans bridge. Or just enjoy the ride that takes you through Hankey, a historical town that is home to the largest sundial in Africa and known as the final resting place Sarah ‘Saartjie’ Baartman, a Khoi-woman that was sadly displayed in the nineteenth century as a curiosity in European “freak shows”.  En route make sure to stop at Padlangs or Tolbos for some treats or a coffee break. Make your way to Patensie, situated at the gateway to the Baviaanskloof wilderness area. Overnight in Patensie area, Selfcatering

Day 8 & 9:  Baviaanskloof
Make your way into the Baviaanskloof which is part of a World Heritage Site. The 200 km long road leads you through the rugged beauty of the “Grootrivier” gorge on its winding path through this pristine conservancy. The Baviaanskloof is known as the “Land of Psalm 23” or in the words of Getaway magazine a place that is so special that once you have visited it, you will be left with a lifelong yearning to return. You get to choose your unique accommodation for the night: a cave, tree house, lodge or a cosy cottage for two built of mud, adobe bricks, strawbales and poplar beams from the farm, all selfcatering

Day 10:  Prince Alfred’s Pass to “Die Vlug”
Back into the Western Cape, take the scenic Prince Alfred’s Pass between Avontuur (Adventure) and Die Vlug (The Escape). The pass was built along an ancient elephant trail. Tonight you stay at a “green” farm that is independent from the national power grid and water supply. Overnight Tented Camp, selfcatering

Day 11: Witsand
Today you travel to Witsand at the mouth of the Breede River and near the De Hoop Nature Reserve. In season this town is arguably the best place for whale watching. Spend the night at the “whale nursery of South Africa”. Overnight Witsand, Selfcatering

Day 12: Malgas – Cape Town
After breakfast take the romantic Malgas pont over the Breede River on your way back to the Mother City. The opportunities en route are seemingly endless: visit the southern tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas, do more whale watching in Hermanus (in season), visit Betty’s Bay with its beautiful botanical gardens and penguin colony or just enjoy the ride home.

If you want to stay an extra night in any of these places or want to shorten the tour to suit your schedule, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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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