South Africa is a great destination for sightseeing, the traditional form of tourism, but it can offer much more. Trails ‘n Tales aims to provide a holiday in South Africa which offers a look at some of South Africa’s natural beauty, wildlife and people together with an involvement in some of the many activities on offer. With regard to the Safaris, for example, instead of merely conducting a safari from a vehicle, three different types of safari are arranged, including a visit to an “orphan” project which provides a detailed scientific explanation of the animals and a walking tour during which the clients are accompanied by an armed ranger who explains the interaction of animals and environment. When offered a choice of activities in the Drakensberg, customers are given the choice of sleeping out in a mountain cave or returning to a lodge. Trips include many other activities, such as:
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding
- Forest trails
- Whale watching
- Snorkelling trips
- Walking safaris
| To get an idea of how these options are combined, click here for the big trip and here for a look at the Zulu dive itinerary. |
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| How do we do it?
| Where practical, a member of staff will visit potential customers to discuss options and plan a selected itinerary. Activities are selected on the basis that they provide entertainment and allow a client to experience something "out of the ordinary" while also providing an understanding of the area - there is no better way to get to know the Drakensberg than to hike them and no more intimate way to experience the forests of the Garden Route than to swing through the trees!
Once a tour date is agreed and a set of activities decided on, a member of staff will accompany guests on all phases of the tour. This provides a far more personal touch than just being accompanied by a tour guide who meets with you on arrival.
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All these styles of operation contribute towards making Trails 'n Tales way of doing things just that bit different and, we think, more enjoyable and memorable.
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| Adventure Holidays
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Perhaps some explanation of the term "adventure holiday" is due. Many holidays in South Africa are undertaken on a "viewing" basis and without client participation. We have used the term "adventure holidays" as a means to convey that the trips are not merely sightseeing trips and do involve elements of adventure. That is not to say they are "white knuckle" rides. They will not be adventurous enough for true adventure seekers who want to travel unexplored lands or to wrestle crocodiles. However, nor should the term discourage anyone who is not sure of their own abilities. There are some challenges in these trips, notably the mountain hike, but like the adventures in life, they are surmountable and provide great fulfilment when overcome.
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