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CONTENTS

ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA

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TOURISM ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

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FAIR TRADE TOURISM

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TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES Bikes ‘n Wines

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Divine Tours

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Dyer Island Cruises

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Escape to the Cape

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Imonti Tours

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Khuin !Kwa Kalahari Experience

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Ntwanano Tours & Travel

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So We Too

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Walk in Africa

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ACCOMMODATION Antbear Drakensberg Lodge

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Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve

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Kwalata Game Ranch

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Morning Sun Nature Reserve

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Th ree Tree Hill Lodge

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ABOUT US

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ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

Mzansi fo sho!

“Mzansi fo sho!” is slang and translates as “South Africa for sure” from Xhosa, one of South Africa’s 11 official languages.

Anyone who has visited the multifaceted country on the southernmost tip of the continent will confi rm this as one thing is indeed for sure: South Africa offers unforgettable experiences for every taste and pocket all year around.

South Africa is wild!

The country at the Cape of Good Hope is famous for its rich biodiversity. The numerous national parks and wildlife reserves are not only home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino) but also to other large African animals.

YOUR CONTACT

MRS. MIRJAM MOINE T +41 44 365 52 76 tourism@s-ge.com

South Africa means culinary delight!

A festive table set with delicacies from around the world, garnished with warm hospitality in a picturesque atmosphere and completed by an exquisite bottle of wine – all of this and much more rounds off the unique culinary experience of South Africa.

South Africa moves!

Driving through the vast landscapes of South Africa is already breathtaking. Whether you want to go swimming in the ocean, go diving, surfi ng, sailing, canoeing or kayaking, kitesurfi ng, fishing or whale watching – the choice is all yours. If you want to feel the wind tickle your face, you can watch wild animals from a hot air balloon or a paraglider, free as a bird at the most adventurous end of the world.

We are glad to present you the selected companies from South Africa.

MRS. ANABEL HOLGUIN

Join one of our workshops and win a trip to South Africa!

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TOURISM ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP

TOURISM ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP WEALTH and JOBS. Creating a better society where all have an equal chance of success and prosperity is at the core of the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP). TEP is a Non-Profit Company and a flagship public private partnership. It is one of the longest standing and most successful enterprise development partners for small tourism businesses in South Africa. TEP utilises funding from Corporate South Africa and Government to facilitate the growth, development and sustainability of small tourism businesses.

TOURISM ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP TEP Rosebank Corner 3rd Floor, 191 Jan Smuts Avenue PO Box 3427 2121 Parklands South Africa Phone +27 11 880 3790 info@tep.co.za www.tep.co.za CONTACT Mrs. Sharon Gengan sharong@tep.co.za

Each year TEP invests millions in the expansion of these businesses across South Africa. TEP has developed a unique enterprise development model that allows small businesses to graduate upwards and overcome the credibility crises suffered by many. At each step of the process TEP has a number of programmes that offer hands-on, step-by-step support to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and provide greater market access.

Since 2000 TEP has supported small tourism businesses to expand and improve business operations, leading to them creating over 70,000 jobs in the tourism industry and increasing turnover by R5,6 billion. TEP has also provided tourism training and skills development for more than 21,000 individuals and has mentored 318 business owners.

www.tep.co.za

FAIR TRADE TOURISM

FAIR TRADE TOURISM Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) is a non-profit organisation that promotes responsible tourism in Southern Africa and beyond.

FTT does this by increasing the awareness of responsible tourism to travellers; assisting tourism businesses to operate more sustainably; and by facilitating a Fair Trade Tourism certification programme across Southern Africa.

FAIR TRADE TOURISM (FTT) P.O. Box 12844 Queenswood 0121 Pretoria South Africa Phone +27 12 342 2945/3642/7810 www.fairtrade.travel info@fairtrade.travel

Tourism businesses that adhere to the FTT standard use the FTT label as a way of signifying their commitment to fair and responsible tourism. Th is includes fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, equitable distribution of benefits and respect for human rights, culture and the environment.

CONTACT Mrs. Emilie Hagedoorn emilie@fairtrade.travel

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SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS THE EXPERTS’ CHOICE TO SOUTHERN AFRICA Fly daily overnight in our spacious Economy Class and experience the warm South African hospitality.

SAWUBONA – WELCOME ON BOARD!

• 85 cm seat pitch • seat configuration 2–4–2 • personal touchscreen • choice of three meals incl. South African wines • amenity kit • sporting equipment free of charge

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

BIKES ‘N WINES Who we are Bikes ‘n Wines is South Africa’s only carbon negative tour of the Cape Winelands. Bikes ‘n Wines caters for all ages and fitness levels, offering a large selection of day and overnight tours as well as adventures for groups and corporate entities.

BIKES ‘N WINES Unit 403, 17 Jamieson Street 8001 Gardens, Cape Town South Africa Phone + 27 21 823 8790 Mobile +27 74 186 0418 bookings@bikesnwines.com www.bikesnwines.com CONTACT Mr. Quintin Smith quintin@bikesnwines.com PERSONNEL 7 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Bikes ‘n Wines Tours Stellenbosch Town Wellington, Franschhoek Grabouw, Hermanus Cape Point & Winelands Packages Overnight tours

What we do Bikes ‘n Wines is a new concept in Winelands’ tourism and a South African fi rst, combining both mountain biking and exclusive wine tastings. The tour is targeted at young hearted and outdoor loving people who would like to experience a wine tour from a different and authentic viewpoint. Up to four fi rst-class Stellenbosch wine estates, situated 50 km outside of Cape Town, are visited during the day, accessed by private farm roads that take riders through vineyards and quiet tree-lined roads, with dazzling vistas along the way.

What makes us different Mind your business: Th rough our use of public transport and bicycles, as well as other recycling initiatives, Bikes ‘n Wines alleviates its carbon footprint; absorbing all of the environment’s beauty without releasing harmful pollutants into it.

We strive to set a good example through innovative green thinking, as well as associating with businesses involved in environmentally aware practices.

CERTIFICATION Member of Responsible Tourism Cape Town

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TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

DIVINE TOURS Who we are Our company was established in 2004, as Divine Day Hikes, arising from our love and enjoyment of life and travel. We have since evolved and grown into the company we are today and trade as Divine Tours.

DIVINE TOURS P.O. Box 914 Maitland Cape Town 7404 South Africa Phone + 27 21 593 9953 Mobile +27 82 048 6735 info@divinetours.co.za www.divinetours.co.za

What we do We create tours that allow you to experience the love and joy and the passion of the African people; to experience our rich natural and cultural heritage. Th rough our tours we change lives. What makes us different Th rough our tours, we create awareness of our responsibility as human beings, to the animal, plant and mineral kingdoms, as well as to each other.

CONTACT Mr. Errol Meyer errol@divinetours.co.za PERSONNEL 2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES One Man Can Make a Difference Tour Gratitude Yoga Tour Cape to Victoria Falls Tour Nature Lovers Tours Garden Route Tours Unity Through Diversity Tour Educational School Tours

www.divinetours.co.za

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

DYER ISLAND CRUISES Who we are Dyer Island Cruises is a boat based eco-marine tourism company, allowing visitors an unforgettable experience by witnessing the marine Big Five: whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and sharks, as well as many species of rare pelagic birds that reside close to the shore. Sister company Marine Dynamics is a shark cage diving company also based in Gansbaai a 2 hours drive from Cape Town.

DYER ISLAND CRUISES 5 Geelbekstreet, Kleinbaai Gansbaai, 7220 South Africa Phone +27 28 384 1005 Mobile +27 82 380 3405 bookings@whalewatchsa.com dive@sharkwatchsa.com www.whalewatchsa.com www.sharkwatchsa.com CONTACT Mrs. Zilé de Kock zile@whalewatchsa.com PERSONNEL 57 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Boat Based Whale Watching Shark Cage Diving Marine Volunteer and Internship Program CERTIFICATION Fair Trade Tourism

What we do This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and is the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment. Marine conservation has historically been grossly neglected and this vacuum in the scientific arena necessitates new, exciting and ongoing research projects in order to find out more about our precious marine species and the ecosystems in which they live. And this is exactly what we do! Every trip on either our shark cage diving or whale watching boat is an awesome adventure and an exciting crash-course in marine biology, educating you about the trends, traits and troubles of the endangered Great White Shark and our other amazing marine species, as well as the ecosystem.

What makes us different We are Fair Trade in Tourism accredited. We know that we are the only company that can guarantee a five star experience from start to finish and with real added-value. “Your choice makes a difference.” Our motto is Discover & Protect and we are the only company conducting intensive shark research on our legendary predator, the Great White Shark. www.whalewatchsa.com www.sharkwatchsa.com 9

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

ESCAPE TO THE CAPE Who we are Escape to the Cape is a tour operator offering complete travel solutions in South Africa. The company was founded by owner Shaheed Ebrahim, who has created a unique tour product that allows visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of South Africa without trading the benefit of luxury, access to cutting edge technology, affordability and convenience of having the world at their fi ngertips.

ESCAPE TO THE CAPE Stone Fountain Terrace Suite 102 95 Klipfontein Road Rondebosch Cape Town 8000 South Africa Phone + 27 21 686 3492 Mobile +27 83 555 3777 shaheed@escapetothecape.co.za www.escapetothecape.co.za CONTACT Mr. Shaheed Ebrahim shaheed@escapetothecape.co.za PERSONNEL 4

What we do Our high-end attractions are matched by luxurious vehicles, and a host of other additional features. At the heart of our product is a personalised service delivered with the utmost attention to detail. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our client’s visit to South Africa is truly memorable.

What makes us different Escape to the Cape was the fi rst to introduce free Wi-Fi on-board and is currently the only tour company in South Africa that offers this free facility, along with a complimentary use of iPads, laptops, photographic equipment and free calls to selected destinations.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Adventure & Extreme Tours Child Friendly Tours Table Mountain & Cape Town City Tours Garden Route Tours Religious & Cultural Tours Cape Peninsula Tours Township Tours & Safari Tours CERTIFICATION SATSA Cape Town Tourism

www.escapetothecape.co.za

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

IMONTI TOURS Who we are Imonti Tours is a tour operator business, based in East London in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

IMONTI TOURS P.O. Box 1559 5210 East London South Africa Phone +27 43 721 2082 Mobile +27 83 487 8975 info@imontitours.co.za www.imontitours.co.za

What we do We offer guided interactive tours within the communities of the Eastern Cape Province. Our products are the Nelson Mandela Freedom Trail Tour, Township Tours, Cultural Tours, East London City Tours, Buffalo City Heritage Tour, Wild Coast Tours, Eastern Cape Cultural Experiences, Transfers and Shuttle Services.

What makes us different We specialise in community tourism with tours that makes you meet and interact with the communities where we operate.

CONTACT Mrs. Velile Ndlumbini velile@imontitours.co.za PERSONNEL 3 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Nelson Mandela Early Childhood Tour Township Experiences Xhosa Experience Steve Biko Heritage Tour Wild Coast Tours Eastern Cape Special Interest Tours Airport Transfers & Shuttle Services

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TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

KHUIN !KWA KALAHARI EXPERIENCE Who we are !Khuin !Kwa is a fully bushman owned and driven guiding enterprise embedded within the community and offering authentic guiding experiences that showcase the unique natural and cultural treasures of the Kalahari.

KHUIN !KWA KALAHARI EXPERIENCE Brosdoring, Andriesvale, Askham 8814 Askham Upington 8814 South Africa Phone +27 84 943 2722 Fax +27 54 511 0150 guiding@khomanisan.com www.khomanisan.com CONTACT Mr. Dirk Pienaar hermpienaar@gmail.com guiding@khomanisan.com PERSONNEL 2 permanent 15 Freelance/temporary PRODUCTS & SERVICES Transfrontier park Catering for the individual interests Guide by professional bushman and trackers Donkey cart rides Local Heritage tours

What we do !Khuin !Kwa operate on !Khomani owned land within and next to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park, catering for the individual interests of visiting tourists. We offer unique experiences within the Kgalagadi Transfrontier park guided by professional bushman guides and trackers. Donkey cart rides allow you to feel the rhythm of san daily life. Local Heritage tours. Accommodation in the form of tented camps and rustic bush camps. We also offer traditional and local cuisine.

What makes us different We are storytellers, tourist fi rst guides, conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, community workers and cultural and historical interpreters. We offer breathtaking views of vast open spaces, beautiful sunsets and connections with the bushman community in a fashion only the Kalahari can offer.

www.khomanisan.com

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

NTWANANO TOURS & TRAVEL Who we are Located in White River, Mpumalanga – just 13 km from the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport – Ntwanano Tours & Travel is known for its innovative tour packages.

NTWANANO TOURS & TRAVEL 4 Touyz Road White River 1211 Nelspruit South Africa Phone +27 82 970 9188 Mobile +27 72 323 8645 info@ntwananotours.co.za www.ntwananotours.co.za CONTACT Mr. Sertorio Mshothola sertorio@ntwananotours.co.za PERSONNEL 6 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Tours for the Blind and Visually Impaired Plant Kingdom Tours Lowveld to Mozambique Art Safari Architectural Tours

What we do Besides its tours into the Kruger National Park and outings to discover the wonders of God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon and Sudwala Caves, complete with wildlife and birding experiences, Ntwanano Tours & Travel is also known for its special needs tour packages and tours into neighbouring Mozambique and Swaziland. On Ntwanano’s Plant Kingdom tour, visitors are introduced to the traditional uses of indigenous plants for medicine, essential oils, food and drink. The tour includes visits to specialist organic growers of herbs and plants, and to the Lowveld Botanical Garden with its famous collection of cycads and elevated walkways through a human-made African forest. A new offer is the Lowveld to Maputo Art Safari. This tour lasts from 3 to 7 days and takes guests along Mpumalanga’s major art and craft routes all the way to Maputo in Mozambique.

Highlights of the tour include an Artist’s Press, the Graskop Hotel with its fantastic masterpieces, and it explores Mozambique’s sculptures and paintings and how they blend architecture with a special focus on Portuguese Art Deco.

What makes us different Owner Sertorio Mshothola has created tours for the blind and visually impaired that explore the senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and spatial awareness. The tours take visitors on a Braille trail in the Kruger National Park, to the Lowveld Botanical Garden, the Geo-Trail and to a wine-making factory. www.ntwananotours.co.za 13

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

SO WE TOO Who we are So We Too – the Soweto One Stop Shop – is an initiative from seven young and dynamic tourism entrepreneurs that yearn to share the various unique and alternative experiences available in Soweto … the Soweto of today, a vibrant, innovative and forever changing environment that has not been explored to its fullest potential.

SO WE TOO Orlando Power Station Dynamo Street, Power Park 18 1804 Soweto South Africa Phone +27 692 8159 kgomotso@ sowetooutdooradventures.co.za www.sowetoo.co.za CONTACT Mr. Kgomotso Pooe kgomotso.pooe@gmail.com PERSONNEL 10 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Aahaah Shuttle and Tours Bay of Grace Mahlatsi Arts and Crafts Roots Restaurant & Gallery The Soweto Hotel TKD Tours Soweto Outdoor Adventures CERTIFICATION Fair Trade Tourism (Soweto Hotel)

What we do The 24-hour So We Too experience is jam-packed with activities, from listening to the soothing sounds of jazz music at the Soweto Hotel (the only 4-star hotel in the township) to seeing Soweto’s historical highlights on a guided tour.

If you’re an adventure enthusiast, quad biking through Soweto’s suburbs is a thrilling way to explore the backstreets and alleys, and mingle with the locals.

You’ll also be taken on a cycle tour of Kliptown and learn about its fascinating history. You’ll craft your own special ethnic memento to take away with you, and enjoy a birding safari and picnic along the dam.

You can also sample traditional African brew at a Soweto shebeen, and get down to some festive township partying while enjoying delicious township cuisine at a local restaurant.

Why we are different The So We Too tour is one of the most memorable 24 hour tours one has to experience; it’s a definite bucket list! This is an experience that has changed many peoples opinion of Johannesburg’s enigmatic neighbour forever and leaves you with a burning desire to return.

www.sowetoo.co.za

TOUR OPERATOR & ACTIVITIES

WALK IN AFRICA Who we are We are a dedicated passionate group of people, based in Cape Town, who arrange and guide unforgettable journeys for active visitors to Southern Africa. Our commitment to society and our environment directs our business operation. We believe that we succeed on the three pillars of exceptional quality experiences for our guests, environmental responsibility and social contribution.

WALK IN AFRICA 2 Blackbird Road, Sunnydale Cape Town 7975 South Africa Phone + 27 21 785 2264 Mobile + 27 82 888 3298 reservations@walkinafrica.com www.walkinafrica.com CONTACT Mr. Steven Bolnick untamed@telkomsa.net PERSONNEL 2 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Walking Tours and Safaris The Drakensberg Route The Garden Route The Cederberg Route

What we do We specialise in walking tours and safaris throughout Southern Africa. Our flagship walk is the spectacular 5-day Mountains in the Sea Trail, which starts at Table Mountain and ends at The Cape of Good Hope. This accommodated route is almost entirely through the National Park and is fully supported by vehicle. Our most popular walks are the half-day and full-day ascents of Table Mountain (the most recognisable mountain in the world). Our city history walking tours seeing the history of Cape Town through the contribution of the slaves. For a more involved and immersed wildlife experience we conduct walking safaris in big game areas. We even combine wine tasting with walking safaris! We also arrange and lead walking tours throughout South Africa, including The Drakensberg, The Garden Route and The Cederberg.

What makes us different We are totally passionate about our country and its beauty. Our motivation is the desire to share this with our guests. We pay attention to detail, and customise tours in order to ensure that our visitors have the best experience possible. We are happiest when our guests tell us that they have had the best vacation of their lives. We are a very happy company! www.walkinafrica.com 15

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Dumela / Goeie Dag / Sawubona / Molo / Lotjhani / Dumela / Ndaa / Avuxeni...”

WITH 11 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES, YOU COULD BE GREETED BACK IN ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, SOTHO, TSWANA, SEPEDI, XHOSA, ZULU, NDEBELE, SWATI, VENDA OR TSONGA.

South African Hidden Treasures is a label of 150 unique cultural and heritage products that connects you to the everyday people of South Africa – our living history – for you to experience the untold stories of our country.

Explore travel that engages the senses, stimulates the mind, includes unique activities, and connects on an emotional, spiritual or intellectual level.

Our people are all eager to share our country, our homes, our art and our culture. We want to show you the heart and soul of what makes this country so special.

A COUNTRY OF LEGENDARY BEAUTY

For more information on your personal experience of South African please visit www.sahiddentreasures.com or e-mail reservations@sahiddentreasures.co.za.

ACCOMMODATION

ANTBEAR DRAKENSBERG LODGE Who we are We think there is more to accommodation than just a bed and that it’s the people living and working here who make us so hospitable. We are a team and we love what we do and we all work together to spoil you and make your stay memorable.

Our vision at Antbear Lodge is based on responsible tourism including fair wages and working conditions.

ANTBEAR DRAKENSBERG LODGE Fernhurst Farm Estcourt 3310 South Africa Phone +27 36 3523143 Mobile +27 36 3523143 Info@antbear.co.za www.antbear.co.za CONTACT Mr. Andrew Attwood PERSONNEL 14 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Accommodation in the Drakensberg Mountains En-suite double rooms Luxury suites Family units Boasts a luxury cave All rooms include a jacuzzi, spa baths and fireplaces

What we do Antbear Drakensberg Lodge offers various accommodation options in en-suite double rooms, luxury suites and family units and also boasts a luxury cave. Antbear Lodge is one of those smaller, intimate places which has been lovingly put together. The natural setting of the accommodation is stunning and we have managed to impregnate all this beauty with an atmosphere of comfort and ease. The cottages are smartly appointed and individually designed. Each of the accommodation units is different and decorated with hand-crafted original and artistic wooden furniture. All our rooms include features such as jacuzzi spa baths and fi replaces.

What makes us different Antbear Lodge is perfectly situated for experiencing the very best of the Drakensberg region. Th is includes rock art tours, walking in the mountains, the arts and crafts, the Mandela Memorial, horse trails and much more. The lodge is an alternative eco experience built from alternative building materials such as straw bales, cob, rammed earth, sun-dried bricks and thatch.

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ACCOMMODATION

KWA MADWALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Who we are Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve is a Big 5 Private Game Reserve, situated adjoining the Kruger National Park, in close proximity to Swaziland and Mozambique. There are 4 camps on the reserve namely Manyatta Rock Camp, Gazebo Game Lodge, Bush House and Elephant Tented Camp. Resembling giant rocks, the 27 en-suite unique dome shaped chalets at Manyatta Rock Camp are scattered across the rocky outcrop with fabulous views.

KWA MADWALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE Strydomblok Road Hectorspruit, Mpumalanga 1330 South Africa Phone +27 (0) 13 790 0252 Phone +27 (0) 82 779 2153 Fax +27 (0) 86 581 7383 res@kwamadwala.co.za www.kwamadwala.net CONTACT Mrs.Tania Cilliers marketing1@specialplaces.pro PERSONNEL 72 permanent employees PRODUCTS & SERVICES 27 en-suite chalets with outside shower Six family chalets One honeymoon chalet Domed chalets Swimming pool Walking Safaris Elephant-back safaris Horseback Microlight Safaris Team-building Programmes School Programmes Specialised Volunteer Programmes Own transfer company “All Africa”

What we do We offer early morning, late afternoon and night-time Game Drives in open 4 × 4 safari vehicles. Also on offer are Team-building and School Programmes, as well specialised Volunteer Programmes. Kwa Madwala is involved in a community project called Mmatoti Wilderness Lodge which is one of the first two community owned lodges in South Africa.

What makes us different Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve offers the best possible combination of game viewing experiences available in South Africa. These include private conservancy game drives and Kruger National Park Game Drives, Night Drives and Walking Safaris. Kwa Madwala is also the only single Safari Destination in Africa which offers Elephant-back Safaris, Horseback Safaris and Low altitude Microlight Safaris. Kwa Madwala has secured golfi ng rights for all our clients to play the prestigious Leopard Creek Golf Course. Kwa Madwala also offers day tours to Swaziland, Mozambique, the Panoramic Area and to Maholoholo Rehabilitation Centre and the Cheetah Breeding Project close to Hoedspruit. www.kwamadwala.net

ACCOMMODATION

KWALATA GAME RANCH Who we are Established in 1994, Kwalata Game Ranch is an owner managed, thriving eco-lodge situated in the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve in Gauteng. Kwalata is located only an hour’s drive from OR Tambo International Airport, to a malaria-free destination, providing you with excursions into local communities and townships, cultural tours and wildlife safaris.

KWALATA GAME RANCH 123 Klipdrif JR 90 Dinokeng Game Reserve Hammanskraal, Gauteng 0400 South Africa Phone +27 12 711 8200 Mobile +27 83 459 9075 info@kwalata.co.za www.kwalata.co.za CONTACT Mr. Charl Pretorius charl@kwalata.co.za PERSONNEL 27 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Eco Lodge with 31 Chalets Restaurant & Bar Swimming Pool Conference Facilities, Weddings, Functions Activities: Dinokeng Game Viewing, Cultural Tours to neighbouring Mandela Village CERTIFICATION Fair Trade Tourism

What we do The Main Camp consists of rustic stone, thatched buildings and a spectacular African Art collection provides a true African experience.

Phiri Adventure Camp is designed to host youth and student camps. Team development programs are presented at both camps by Kwalata’s in-house facilitators including fun filled environmental education and life skills camps.

Cultural Tours to neighbouring Mandela Village provide a unique experience for one and all. The interactive visit enables guests to experience a vibrant community that changed the former squatter camp to a success story! Community development initiatives are facilitated by Kwalata and focus on investment in our neighbouring communities. This initiative supports existing entrepreneurs, schools and day care centres.

What makes us different We find ourselves inside a big 5 game reserve, and are part of a local community. On the one hand you can experience the African wildlife, on the other hand the local culture. Together, this brings you to the heart of a truly South African experience.

Our relationship and initiatives in the community have made eco-tourism a viable and sustainable business. www.kwalata.co.za 19

ACCOMMODATION

MORNING SUN NATURE RESERVE Who we are Mashovhela Lodge lies in the Morning Sun Nature Reserve, which is part of a natural heritage site, a hidden treasure situated in the heart of the Soutpansberg Mountains in Limpopo Province. The Lodge has a tranquil atmosphere and bears the distinctive character of the Venda culture of warm and friendly hospitality. It is built on the site of an abandoned settlement in ethnically inspired style and décor, to evoke the special Venda village experience.

MORNING SUN NATURE RESERVE 67 Haymeadow Crescent Fearie Glen 0081 Pretoria South Africa Phone +27 12 991 6930 Mobile +27 82 628 7937 info@mashovhela.com www.morningsun.co.za CONTACT Mrs. Ingrid Hahn ingrid@mashovhela.com PERSONNEL 25 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Eco lodge with 10 Chalets Self-catering lodge: “Lokovhela Mountain Cottages” Safari Tent, Hammock Camp Restaurant & Bar Swimming Pool Activities: Guided Tours into Venda and Northern Limpopo, Nature Walks, Scenic Drives, Venda Dancing, Venda Village Visit, Birding CERTIFICATION Fair Trade Tourism Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism Wilderness Foundation Gold Leaf Standard

What we do Ten cosy, thatched Venda en-suite rooms designed and built to minimise the ecological footprint, with the addition of eco-friendly facilities (solar powered electricity and hot water) forms part of the responsible tourism mission. Enjoy a unique eco-experience amidst stunning scenic beauty and biodiversity in a malaria-free area. A Venda astronomer blends mythological stories while stargazing around a fi re in the middle of the African sky, which unwinds in the unique open air Hammock camp.

What makes us different Mashovhela Lodge is promoting understanding, respect and preservation of the Venda culture, providing inspiration to the local communities and the conservation of the Soutpansberg to be part of Fair Trade in tourism.

www.mashovhela.com www.morningsun.co.za

ACCOMMODATION

THREE TREE HILL LODGE Who we are Against the magnificent backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains, overlooking the secluded Mfazimnyama Valley of the Spioenkop Game Reserve lies Th ree Tree Hill lodge (aka Th ree Trees at Spioenkop). Close to the base of Van Reenens pass, the lodge is also the ideal half-way stop between Johannesburg & Durban, only 27 km from the N3 highway.

THREE TREE HILL LODGE Rhenosterfontein Farm Bergville 3350 South Africa Phone +27 36 448 1171 Mobile +27 84 985 4284 reservations@threetreehill.co.za www.threetreehill.co.za CONTACT Mrs. Cheryl Blackburn cheryl@threetreehill.co.za PERSONNELÂ 16 PRODUCTS & SERVICES Eco-Lodge with 6 Twin Rooms, 1 Family Suite, 1 Cottage Style Villa Dining Room & Lounge Swimming Pool Activities: Hiking, Birding, Mountain Biking, Game Walks and Rhino Tracking, Horse Riding, Battlefield Tours

What we do Th is eco-friendly lodge offers spectacular scenery, locally grown farm-style country food and superb hospitality. It is the ideal environment in which to unwind and be rejuvenated. Th is intimate, luxury 18 bedded lodge is owner-managed

by Simon & Cheryl Blackburn whose passion for Africa is evident in their attention to detail. You are welcomed into their home, and invited to experience the warm hospitality in their family run lodge. Activities include Game walks inside Spioenkop Game Reserve with experienced guides, and the possibility of close encounters with white rhino!

What makes us different The philosophy at Th ree Trees is to involve the local community with fair and sustainable employment, localised goods and services procurement, recycling projects, health education and local school support.

CERTIFICATION Fair Trade Tourism Wilderness Foundation Green Leaf Standard

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IMPORT PROMOTION

TOURISM IMPORT PROMOTION

OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) works on behalf of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to connect importers in Switzerland and Europe with reliable suppliers in selected partner countries.

We connect The Swiss Import Promotion Programme SIPPO provides you with access to numerous markets and new market opportunities in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. We offer vast industry expertise and an extensive partner network.

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We build trust We carefully select the suppliers we work with. It is only after a thorough application process that they are admitted to the programme. They fulfi ll Swiss and EU standards, and their products are of high quality. Th rough our matchmaking services at trade fairs, during buyer missions or on study tours, you can get in direct touch with these potential business partners.

MRS. MIRJAM MOINE T +41 44 365 52 76 tourism@s-ge.com

MRS. ANABEL HOLGUIN

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