The guests arrived the Kruger, Mpumalanga International Airport via connecting flight from Johannesburg after a 6-hour flight from Lagos/Accra and transferred to the Casa do Sol Resort. Casa do Sol Hotel and Resorts offers luxury accommodation, excellent facilities and a range of fun activities which makes it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful lush gardens.
On this trip we have of Oc Ukeje, Abimbola Craig, Ifeanyi Attamah and Kayode Bakare from Nigeria and from Ghana, we have James Gardiner, Selly Galley, Caleb Elolo Adiomah and Caroline Sampson. Joining them on the trip are Elikplim Quaicoe and Idowu Oluwaseyi, the winners of the “Win a Trip to SA” competition which was carried out on Instagram 2 weeks earlier.
The itinerary promises non-stop fun and adventure for the guests. We are looking forward to seeing our favs take a jump off the big swing in Mpumalanga and go hiking through the Paranoma Route. They will also get the visit the historical Shangana Cultural Village and go shopping at the popular Victoria Street Market. There would also be activities such as Quad Biking, Segway and Rickshaw Rides in Durban.
And let us not forget, the guests would be live at Durban July, the annual horserace which happens to be one of South Africa’s biggest event yearly.
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Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa
: In a coup for South Africa, Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa was elected one of two deputy chairpersons of the Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) during the 22nd General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in China last week.
On the sidelines of the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu, held from 11 to 16 September 2017, Minister Xasa was appointed deputy chair of the CAF for a two-year term alongside her counterpart from the Gambia, Amat Bah. Kenya’s Najib Balala was elected to chair the regional commission, succeeding Zimbabwe’s Walter Mzembi.
The regional tourism commissions enable member states to meet once a year to discuss concerns and formulate proposals to submit to the UNWTO for consideration.
“We extend our warm congratulations to Minister Xasa on this significant appointment. It’s a vote of confidence in the vision and leadership shown by South Africa as a major tourism player on the African continent and, indeed, on the world stage,” said South African Tourism’s Chief Executive Officer, Sisa Ntshona.
“Furthermore, to be voted into this important position by her peers on the African continent is an endorsement of Minister Xasa’s zeal in pushing the agenda of the African Union in multilateral engagements, and her passion for championing women and small businesses in the tourism sector. African tourism faces its own distinct opportunities and challenges, and we have every confidence in her ability to articulate these on the global stage,” he said.
Minister Xasa is also the convenor of tourism ministers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), after South Africa took over the revolving chairmanship of the regional body last month.
Since 2011, she has spearheaded the National Department of Tourism’s Women in Tourism programme to upskill, empower and advance women in the tourism sector. This initiative was prompted by the slow pace of gender transformation in tourism and travel, locally as well as globally, particularly when it comes to women in key decision-making roles.
At this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, Minister Xasa launched the Women in Tourism 30 in 5 (known as “WiT 30in5”) public-private partnership to increase the proportion of South African women in tourism management positions to 30% in the next five years.
Significantly, 13 African countries are led by women in the tourism portfolio and on the sidelines of last week’s UNWTO General Assembly, an informal session held by these female tourism ministers took several progressive resolutions to further the Women in Tourism agenda.
Key among these decisions was Ethiopia undertaking to host a Women in Tourism conference in Addis Ababa in January 2018, to build, expand and refine the scope of this initiative from a regional point of view.
The tourism ministers also undertook to share best practice and learn from one another in promoting women in the sector, tackle continent-wide challenges such as women trafficking, and focus on connecting SMMEs with bigger industry players for mutual benefit.
Said Ntshona: “We are pleased that the vital Women in Tourism campaign has been injected with fresh impetus thanks to Minister Xasa’s election to the CAF leadership, and her determination and enthusiasm will no doubt see the elevation of this important vision on the African and global tourism agenda.”
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Adventure time in KZN and Mpumulanga – 9 adventures you have to experience whilst in South Africa
The multi terrain quad bike tours offer a unique view of the hidden gems of the Wild Coast! On this tour, bikers are treated to the sites where normally only film-makers venture, including the swing bridge gorge, thus making for picture perfect photo opportunities! You will experience breath-taking trails, a customised off-road experience exploring the Wild Coast Resort in a unique and thrilling way. Whether you are a beginner or experienced rider, thrill seekers of all ages will enjoy this adventure!
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Boat cruise and Lunch across the Durban beach front
Durban Beach Front has a long-standing and popular promenade that is home to beach bars, restaurants and local shops, as well as Ushaka Marine World, all of which make for fantastic day out. The promenade is a paved walkway linking Blue Lagoon in the north with Addington in the South. Apart from the boat cruise, you can also take a rickshaw ride around the beachfront.
- Unlimited Fun at Ushaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World is a marine theme park in Durban, South Africa’s biggest port city. With spectacular views of the Indian Ocean it provides quality entertainment for everyone. Have fun in the sun on the beach and then explore the Sea World aquarium, dolphin stadium, seal pool, turtle lagoon, penguin pool and snorkel lagoon.
- Watching the horses and making merry at Durban July
Okay maybe you don’t really get to ride the horses at Durban July but you get to place a bet. Who knows? You might be lucky! Once a year, every July in Durban (hence the name Durban July!) all the coolest people from all over the world gather at Greyville Racecourse in Durban to experience the best horse racing show in Africa. Can you beat that? The Durban July Handicap is a South African Thoroughbred horse race held annually on the first Saturday of July since 1897 at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Raced on turf, the Durban July Handicap is open to horses of all ages.
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- Visit and feed the elephants at Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park, in north-eastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles and storks. Mountains, bush plains and tropical forests are all part of the landscape. You will embark on an early morning Safari game drive to see these wild, untamed animals.
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- Take in the view at God’s Window
God’s Window, one of the most scenic vantage points in South Africa, situated along the Panorama Route in the Mpumalanga province. God’s Window is one the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve’s most spectacular viewpoints, with astonishing views over South Africa’s Lowveld (so-named because it is much lower than the high escarpment along which the Panorama Route runs. At God’s Window, majestic cliffs plunge down 700m and, on a clear day, you’ll be able to see over the famous Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on South Africa’s border Mozambique.
Tick this off your bucket list. Ladies make sure you take your wigs off before this one. The Induna Zipline, just outside Hazyview is a 450m long zip slide that take you up to a speed of about 100 km/h. The height difference is 77 m. You are harnessed in so you don’t have to hold on by yourself.
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Let’s start with the best one. Adventure at its best. Adrenaline rush unlimited. Have you ever experienced the adrenaline of a 68 metre freefall at 180 km/h in under 3 seconds? At Mpumulanga, you can do this on one of the world’s highest Cable Gorge Swings, or fly across the gorge on a 135 metre High-wire “Foefie Slide”, 130 metres above ground zero and witness breath-taking Graskop Falls as never seen before!
- Experience the cultural diversity at Shangana Cultural Village
The Shangaan people wanted to preserve South African’s cultural heritage and showcase the cultural diversity in Hazyview Mpumulanga. It is an honour to visit the Shangana village and the people. They people acknowledge every bit about their South African traditional culture and heritage. It is an beautiful night where one gets to watch celebrations and jubilations with dance, singing, music and a show of the rich culture. You will also be invited to dance with them and it is always a very special moment.
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