31/03/2020 13:2231/03/2020 13:22 SOUTH AFRICA • KENYA TANZANIA • ZANZIBAR •NAMIBIA AFRICA 2020/21 ZIMBABWE • EGYPT • MOROCCO AFRICA_US_COVERS.indd 1AFRICA_US_COVERS.indd 1 Photo by Mike Myers AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 2 31/03/2020 11:28 Welcome to Our Home. Behind the Trafalgar brand is a passionate South African-born family, who are dedicated to sharing their love of this continent, with you, so that you’ll eff ortlessly discover it, in a way that few will ever see. We invite you to experience the real Africa. You’ll fall in love with Africa in the same way as those who call it home. The Good Life. AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 3 31/03/2020 11:28 Reykjavik Oslo Helsinki Stockholm Riga Copenhagen Dublin Warsaw Berlin London Krakow Brussels Prague Paris Munich Vienna Budapest Geneva Bucharest Florence Rome Barcelona MACEDONIA Porto Madrid Istanbul Our African Roots. Athens Your Effortless MOROCCO WITNESS Vacation. THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE MEDINAS EGYPT Choose from 9 African countries we love. We'll connect you to the heart of them like only a local can. Here are just a few of our favorite experiences. Contents KENYA PAGE Meet Trafalgar Africa 02 - 19 Getting away with ease 40 - 43 What you can expect All you need to know about your trip TANZANIA 20 - 38 12 Handcrafted Trips WALK AMONG TRIP NAME TRIP STYLE DAYS PAGE SOSSUSVLEI’S Best of South Africa 15 20 Wonders of Kenya 9 30 TOWERING SAND 4 14 Victoria Falls Experience 22 African Safari Adventure 32 DUNES Essence of South Africa 10 24 Zanzibar Island Escape 4 35 ZIMBABWE Cape Town Explorer 8 26 Best of Egypt, Egyptian Voyager & NAMIBIA 9/9/12 36 Wonders of Ancient Egypt Namibia Adventure 13 28 Best of Morocco 10 38 BOTSWANA ESWSWWAW TINI 4 Ways to Travel SOUTH AFRICA COUNTRY EXPLORER REGIONAL EXPLORER MINI STAY CITY EXPLORER Get to know one Connect to the Extend your Dive into every country in-depth heart of a region trip with short corner of one city excursions AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 4 31/03/2020 11:28 Reykjavik Oslo Helsinki Stockholm Riga Copenhagen Dublin Warsaw Berlin London Krakow Brussels Prague Paris Munich Vienna Budapest Geneva Bucharest Florence Rome Barcelona MACEDONIA Porto Istanbul Madrid THE WORLD LEADER Athens IN TRAVEL MOROCCO 74 EGYPT YEARS OF PASSION STEP AND SERVICE BACK IN TIME AT THE GREAT PYRAMIDS 90 + INDUSTRY AWARDS WON Africa + KENYA 5M SPOT HAPPY GUESTS & THE ‘BIG 53% RETURN YEARLY 5’ ON A SERENGETI SAFARI TANZANIA 4.7 / 5 WALK AMONG GAZE INDEPENDENT SOSSUSVLEI’S IN AWE AT FEEFO RATING TOWERING VICTORIA SAND FALLS DUNES ZIMBABWE NAMIBIA BOTSWANA 76 ESWSWWAW TINI COUNTRIES VISITED STAY AT THE OYSTER SOUTH AFRICA BOX, SOUTH AFRICA’S #1 HOTEL WALK IN MANDELA’S LEARN MORE AT FOOTSTEPS ON ROBBEN TRAFALGAR.COM ISLAND AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 5 31/03/2020 11:28 Africa, Where it All Began 100 Years Ago Our love of travel began in 1920 with a singular hotel in a small fi shing village in the Cape. In that hotel, Solomon Tollman created a philosophy of always being 'Driven by Service'. This stands as true today as it was back then and is the guiding light for our parent company, The Travel Corporation (TTC) as well as Trafalgar. Traveling with us to Africa means as part of this promise we introduce you to the friends, families and locals we personally know, connect you to the remarkable wildlife and give you access to the can't-miss places you A magic moment, being part of a Rhino release in the Okavango Delta – 2015 couldn’t get on your own. Photo By Gavin Tollman In my homeland with my family and friends – 2015 Photo By Gavin Tollman 6 AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 6 31/03/2020 11:28 TTC & THE TOLLMAN FAMILY "I love the bush, seeing nature in the way it is intended to be; its perfect balance will move you in a way that changes your perspective forever." Gavin Tollman Trafalgar CEO When the family and I came face to face with wild dogs – 2015 Photo By Gavin Tollman 'Driven by Service'. Trafalgar is the anchor brand of TTC. Started in in South Africa. You'll discover first hand how the 1947, we’re committed to continuing the legacy pursuit of excellence translated into this hotel of this philosophy. All TTC brands live by this being lovingly restored and why these awards same virtue. TTC's Chairman, Stanley Tollman are won, at this and all Red Carnation Hotels as and his wife Bea founder of Red Carnation, well as every brand within TTC. inspire all of TTC to deliver exceptional service. Here are just 6 of the 42 TTC sister brands which When you travel with us in South Africa, you'll are opening guests hearts and minds through stay at Red Carnation Hotels The Oyster Box travel. (featured on page 12), awarded as the best hotel TRAVEL FOR 18 - 35 YEAR OLDS 7 AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 7 31/03/2020 11:28 Why You’ll Love Exploring Africa With Us From vast plains of the Serengeti to the Western Cape’s cosmopolitan coast, you’ll eff ortlessly connect to this great continent. Over 100 years of our heritage, knowledge, love and passion are craft ed into every trip, so you'll enjoy a life changing encounter with Africa without worrying about a single thing. MEET THE MAASAI Your Vacation Will Be You'll Meet Shaped Around You the Locals We know every guest has their The spirit of Africa is in its people. own reasons that draws them to We'll connect you to regional Africa. The wonders of nature, communities where you will break the fascination of local life or bread with locals in their homes even family heritage. That’s through our exclusive Be My where our expert team come Guest feature experiences. From in. They will make your travel exploring Cape Town with a local personal and greet you at the or meeting a Kenyan tribe in their airport, stay on-hand for your village, you’ll discover each place entire trip and expertly navigate alongside those who know it best. the African terrain. Thanks to their expert knowledge, you’ll leave having experienced those Your Stays Will moments you’d dreamed of, Always Be Just Right and fascinated by those you The Experiences didn’t even know existed. Comfort is so much more than Will Amaze You a luxurious bed, and you’ll be at ease every night. Our family has Africa is home to innumerable Getting Around been a part of Africa’s hospitality cultures and 11 off icial dialects, Will Be a Breeze industry for over 100 years, and we and we ensure that you’ll get up know what you need to be well- close to this rich diversity. With Traverse every type of terrain rested for the sights and safaris everything taken care of, you’ll completely hassle free, whether that await. All your stays, such have the freedom to meet the you're exploring cities by coach, as the Ark Lodge which is tucked Maasai warriors who’ll show you discovering the Serengeti in a into the thick forests of Aberdare the centuries-old jumping dance, safari vehicle or summiting to National Park and attracts a come up close and personal to the the top of Table Mountain by host of wildlife, have been hand Big 5 at the Kruger National Park, cable car, we’ve got all your selected so you get the very best and even learn the etiquette of a transport needs covered. out of all the places you go to. famous African Braai (barbecue). 8 AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 8 31/03/2020 11:28 WHY YOU'LL LOVE AFRICA WITH US RIDE A CABLE CAR TO THE Why You’ll TOP OF TABLE MOUNTAIN Love Exploring Africa With Us MEET THE MAASAI EXPERIENCE A SOUTH LET YOUR TRAVEL AFRICAN BRAAI DIRECTORS TAKE CARE OF IT ALL STAY AT THE RENOWNED ARK LODGE P.13 9 AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 9 31/03/2020 11:28 The People You'll Meet The spirit and heartbeat of any place lies in its people. We’ll introduce you to local families, artisans, farmers and cultural specialists to hear their stories, savor their cooking and gain a deeper understanding of life in Africa. Here are just a few friendly faces you can expect to encounter. Local Tribes Ancient communities keeping traditions alive Step back in time during your visit to the Himba tribe. Known as the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia, they’ll welcome you into their village to share traditions and customs that have stayed much the same over the centuries. You’ll gain a greater understanding of why the women coat themselves from head to toe in ochre ‘otijze’ paste, how they judge their social status by livestock and what part their ancestral fi re plays in daily life. On Namibia Adventure – p.28 10 AFRICA_US_INTROS.indd 10 31/03/2020 11:28 nothing we enjoy more than a bit of fl attery – and it comes in droves when it comes tyo our TDs. whether it's understanding the history in the streets or spotting elusive wildlife in the namib desert – they'll go beyon the guidebook THE PEOPLE YOU'LL MEET Be My Guest Hosts Locals who invite you into their homes A familiar warmth of being among friends will wash over you during our Be My Guest experiences. In Kenya, you’ll discover fi rst hand what it’s like to grow up in the central highlands on a coff ee plantation when Elizabeth welcomes you to her home.