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Guided SOUTHERN AFRICA 2017 SMALL GROUP TOURS Small group escorted tours for a personalised & flexible trip Hassle-free guided holidays to all the top destination highlights across Southern Africa Handpicked hotels, restaurants, luxury transport and sightseeing for best quality and value WHY US EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE & EXPERIENCE Zambia Mozambique We have the most dedicated and passionate team of travel specialists with extensive knowledge of every Zimbabwe aspect of our industry Namibia Experienced and qualified guides with a wealth of Botswana knowledge will introduce guests to the unique sights, sounds and tastes of Southern Africa Swaziland Service levels are our cornerstone hence we offer a Lesotho complimentary 24/7 after-hours contact service South Africa Operating for over 71 years, we are Southern Africa’s most trusted company BEST VALUE & QUALITY FLEXIBLE & PERSONALISED TOURS Our tours are authentic and competitively priced Our small group sizes allow for personal attention and experiences, offering thebest value for money in we offer the perfect balance between sightseeing, the market activities and leisure, with leisurely 9 am departures We personally select all the guest houses, hotels and where possible lodges as well as the activities and restaurants included in Our tours are modular, offering different combinations our tours to ensure we offer aunique experience for a more flexible, personalised and unique itinerary WORLD-CLASS FLEET OF We include all the top must-see highlights and TOURING VEHICLES attractions in the areas we travel, ensuring our guests the ultimate experience We are the only tour operator to own our own fleet of over 280 vehicles, which are the youngest and best We offer a professional airport transfer and “meet & maintained in Southern Africa, ensuring your guests’ greet” service, on request, and can assist you to extend ultimate safety and comfort your trip at the beginning or end of your tour Our new world-class centralised depots offer support and backup throughout the country. They consolidate the fleets and ensure consistent quality of maintenance REASSURANCE FROM A GLOBAL and utilisation TRAVEL GROUP We are a division of Cullinan Holdings, one of South With ongoing driver training, vehicle tracking, Africa’s leading JSE listed Tourism and Leisure Groups. comprehensive maintenance with pre-departure and Our parent company is The Travel Corporation overland checks and extensive liability insurance cover, you can relax in the reassurance of the outstanding We have comprehensive insurance cover from Zurich quality of our fleet Insurance Company through Aon South Africa (Pty) Ltd All our Southern African Guided Tours and Day Tours CONTENTS are available online at www.springbokatlas.com LONG DISTANCE TOURS SOUTH AFRICA NAMIBIA departing from Johannesburg: SWW14 14 days Classic Namibia 20 SJC8 8 days Kruger to the Cape NEW 4 SWS7 7 days Namibia Southern Odyssey 21 SJP10 10 days South Africa Highlights IMPROVED ITINERARY 5 SWW10 10 days Extraordinary Namibia 22 SJC16 16 days South Africa Odyssey IMPROVED ITINERARY 6 SWN7 7 days Namibia Northern Odyssey 23 SJC12 12 days South Africa Rainbow IMPROVED ITINERARY 8 SWE4 4 days Namibia Etosha Safari 24 SJD6 6 days Wild Kingdoms Safari 9 SSS3 3 days Namibia Sossusvlei Desert Adventure 25 SJC15 15 days Classic South Africa 10 SOUTHERN AFRICA SJJ4 4 days Kruger Park Explorer NEW 11 BH7 7 days Botswana Explorer NEW 26 SJH3 3 days Classic Kruger Park Safari 12 BB8 8 days Best of Botswana & Namibia NEW 27 SJK3 3 days Kruger Park Uncovered 13 ZIMBABWE departing from Port Elizabeth: ZH9 9 days Zimbabwe Highlights NEW 28 SPC5 5 days Garden Route Glory IMPROVED ITINERARY 14 SPC4 4 days Garden Route Uncovered IMPROVED ITINERARY 15 VICTORIA FALLS FVF5J/ 5 days Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe departing from Cape Town: ZMVF5 Fly-in & Getaway 29 IMPROVED ITINERARY SCP6 6 days Garden Route Splendour 16 FVF3J/ 3 days Zimbabwe Victoria Falls IMPROVED ITINERARY SCP4 4 days Garden Route Discovered 17 ZMVF3 Fly-in & Getaway 30 SMCC6 6 days Garden Route, Safari & Winelands Wonder 18 SCF4 4 days Extraordinary Wild Flower Adventure 19 DAY TOURS Durban Day Tours 34 Victoria Falls Day Tours 31 Johannesburg Day Tours 35 Cape Town Day Tours 32 Mpumalanga Day Tours 36 Cape Town Adventures & Experiences 33 Namibia Day Tours 36 KEY & NOTES Inclusive meals [B] Breakfast [BL] Breakfast, lunch [BD] Breakfast, dinner [LP] Lunch pack [PB] Packed breakfast : Intercity/Regional flight , Border crossing – valid travel documents required � Community visit � Private Game Reserve Option Important tour information All tours run with a minimum of 2 guests and maximum of 14 guests unless otherwise stated The vehicle used on tour will be a luxury sedan, microbus or coach depending on number of guests travelling Where guests have a choice of accommodation options, the guests will travel together in one luxury vehicle with a professional guide CONTACT US PARTNER LOG-IN Chiappini Square, CREDITS 17 Chiappini Street, Images ©: Cape Town Tourism, Shutterstock, For downloadable brochures, confidential Dreamstime, Namibia Tourism Board, Cape Town, 8001 Fiona MacPherson tariffs and live availability visit our partner Tel +27 21 460 4700, Design & layout: Jackie Lampard, Design Infestation site, www.springbokatlaspartners.com. Please Fax +27 21 448 0003 www.infestation.co.za contact us for your log-in and password details. [email protected] Printed on Sappi Triple Green paper 1 WHO WE ARE LETTER FROM OUR CEO OUR TEAM I am pleased to present our Guided 2017 Small Group Our dedicated team of travel specialists has extensive knowledge of Tours Brochure. every aspect of the travel industry, to meet the standards of discerning guests, whether they are travelling in small or large groups, as families, This year marks our 71st year of being the leader of travel in couples or alone. Southern Africa. We’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences in Africa. Our wide selection of enthralling guided Our team members: holidays, tours and safaris showcases the many, diverse splendours Attend weekly product training sessions to ensure that our of Southern Africa. product knowledge is continually relevant and up-to-date We are the most experienced tour operator in Southern Africa. Regularly partake in educational travel across Southern Africa in Our strong purchasing power allows us the very best rates whilst we order to experience the travel products on offer, first-hand remain small enough to offer unique tailor-made packages. Have strong relationships with suppliers across Southern Africa, We pride ourselves on our service excellence, where every routing, ensuring that we secure only the best rates and terms on behalf of lodge and hotel has been inspected by our qualified team to ensure our clients 100% satisfaction for quality, value for money and service levels. When travelling with us, you are free to fully explore, experience and Are equipped with proficient language skills, ensuring that our enjoy a continent rich in culture, heritage, people, places, astonishing sales teams and guides are able to accommodate guests in the wildlife and spectacular scenery. language of their choice We look forward to seeing you on board in 2017! Have, on average, 10 years industry experience which ensures a wealth of knowledge and depth of experience With warm African wishes. Assist with training to support your product manager and teams, either via webinar, Skype or where possible, at your offices Assist with organising and managing familiarisation trips in Southern Africa for your teams Glenn M. McKeag CEO, Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris Front: Dennezell, Colleen, Kelly, Hajiera, Samantha, Feroza, Dorian, Vivienne, Tyrone | Middle: Glenn, Elana, Charlotte, Nomaphelo, Gisela, Gillian, Patricia, Portia, Blessing, Abigail | Back: André, Chris, Christelle, Giorgi, Wendy, Sue, Marlene, Joseph, Gerhard, James, Fadwa, Shuaib 2 RESPONSIBLE TOURISM We believe that tourism plays a vital role in the conservation of Africa’s spectacular wild places and in the improvement of quality of life for its people. Our guided tours support the following community projects: SIZABANTWANA CHILDREN BENEFIT ORGANISATION (MPUMALANGA) Each year we give a donation on behalf of our top partners to SizaBantwana, an organisation based in the rural communities surrounding Hazyview, which helps children orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of HIV/AIDS. BARRYDALE COMMUNITY FARM SCHOOLS (WESTERN CAPE) Our guided tours support these farm schools through their community visits and annual Christmas donations. TOURISM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST “Thank you very much for going above We make an annual donation and contribute 5% of the sales of our Cape Town Township Tour to these community projects. and beyond to make our trip enjoyable. RHINO CONSERVATION VIA THE RHINO RIDE Everything went so smoothly.” We have introduced an initiative via The Rhino Ride, to support rhino conservation through our guided tours. For each guest booked on our long distance tours we will make a donation to one of the following rhino conservation charities: Chipembere Rhino Foundation and The Next Generation Conservation Trust Namibia. DAMARA VILLAGE (NAMIBIA) Our guided tours support the traditional way of life of the Damara people. LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME Annually we sponsor & mentor learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. TREADRIGHT FOUNDATION We are a member of, and contribute to the Treadright Foundation, a non profit initiative focussing