The restrictions on movement, never mind life in general, imposed by the coronavirus pandemic must give new meaning to the term ‘itchy feet’. Whether you’re an avid traveller or not, you’re bound to want to leap out of your armchair and venture forth now that the South African government has declared interprovincial travel okay for both business and leisure.
African Bush Holidays For All
AfricaStay has pivoted way ahead of the rest, getting the basics down for their new division – Holiday
Packages by AfricaStay – just before lockdown. “In the middle of the global crisis, we were able to
retain our core team and focus on the rapid transformation necessary for survival in the travel
industry today,” says Marian Sandu, director at AfricaStay. “We reinvented ourselves, learned new
skills, and put all our effort into completing our new booking portal for tourists and travel agents.
We’re excited to be able to launch Holiday Packages by AfricaStay as South Africa embraces the
travel potential that comes with Level 2 status.”
Historically AfricaStay has focused on Zanzibar, but with the technology wrapped up in this new
portal the company will be able to offer holiday packages anywhere in the world. “We are very
happy that South Africa is opening up for travel, with rates that appeal across the board. High-end
destinations are offering packages normally aimed at the wealthy at rates low enough to make them
accessible to middle-class travellers.”
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Look local for instant gratification because prices have never been more appealing. And book those
international travel packages while the rates are low. It is a case of book now, travel later, while avid
travellers wait for borders to reopen.
Some destinations are already in the happy position of being fully booked for the near future. It’s a
good idea to keep an eye on this platform, which also invites collaboration from travel consultants
who may use it to promote their own products. Users will be able to search for holiday packages,
flights, activities and experiences to suit both budget and availability.
With so many more people working out of office as the norm, what’s to stop you from working
anywhere else in the world?
If you fancy a short break, there’s no better place to restore heart and soul than in the African bush.
Bush Holiday Specials
North West
4* Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge: two nights from R2650 per person, includes breakfast and one game
drive
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge
4* Black Rhino Game Lodge from R1995 per person per night, includes all meals and two game
drives. Book now and safari later. Valid until 28 February 2021, excluding 24 December 2020 to 4
January 2021. Book by 31 August 2020.
Black Rhino Game Lodge – Suite
Mpumalanga
4* Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge – Kruger National Park from R3 165 per person per night, includes all meals and two game drives per day. Book now and safari later. Valid until 28 February 2021,
excluding 24 December 2020 to 4 January 2021. Book by 31 August 2020.
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
5* Hamiltons Tented Camp – Kruger National Park from R4 495 per person per night, includes all
meals and two game drives per day. Book now and safari later. Valid until 28 February 2021,
excluding 24 December 2020 to 4 January 2021. Book by 31 August 2020.
Suite at Hamiltons Tented Camp
Limpopo
4* Mabula Game Lodge from R1 475 per person per night, includes all meals and two games drives
per day. Book now and safari later. Valid until 28 February 2021, excluding 24 December 2020 to 4
January 2021. Book by 31 August 2020.
Mabula Game Lodge – Dinner under the fig tree
5* Thornybush Game Lodge, two nights from R8 995 per person. Book now and safari later. Valid until 30 June 2021, excluding 16 December 2020 to 5 January 2021
Thorny Bush Game Lodge – fire pit and sundowners
Book here for the getaway you’ve been dreaming about for months!
By Debbie Hathway
[Travel Tuesday: Bush Holiday Specials]
