Our vision is to open doors and encourage contact to be able to bring the “Other South Africa” closer to you. This is the best way to expose you to important elements of our wonderful “Rainbow Nation” including the Xhosa, Zulu and Ndebele cultures and to better understand their rituals and daily challenges.

Especially for Incentive Groups and Conferences, we offer numerous opportunities for meaningful and long-lasting engagement and involvement in the country and it’s people. It is our vision and motivation that underprivileged families, especially children are left with a ray of sunlight after your visit to them. Be it interactive through the building of an Adventure Playground (Plus-minus 3 hrs) at a crèche, or the establishment of a Computer School. Alternatively, we arrange the manufacture of desperately-needed school uniforms and have them delivered to “Container” schools. Or with your support, we organize Christmas presents for Aids children e.g. at last own a pair of shoes!!

With the advent of the 2010 Soccer World Cup (Most of SA’s population is soccer crazy!), small sponsored soccer tournaments between local teams is a perfect framework to establish contact on the sporting front. We all know what positives sport can achieve! But even smaller actions and ideas are meaningful and enthuse the participants: The performing of Afro-Jazz artists, a Marimba band from the Townships, or perhaps the purchase of a lovingly made bead-and-wire product as a farewell present?

On request we arrange individual Township tours with trained local guides during which Community Projects chosen along the way are visited and where in-depth information and background to township life can be gleaned. Should you be interested, these tours can be linked in your travel schedule with a visit to the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg or the District Six Museum in Cape Town where you will gain further insight into South Africa’s very recent Apartheid past. An emotion-stirring visit to the previous political prison on Robben Island should then definitely not be missed to fully appreciate Nelson Mandela’s life’s work and stupendous achievements!

Talk to us, as we will surely find the suitable contact-point for social investment, tailored specifically to your Group or Private Holiday’s “golden thread”.

Below a number of links to established Community Centres and Organisations which we regularly support.

• www.themba-labantu.de
• www.chosa.co.za
• www.baphumelele.org.za
• www.streetwires.co.za
• www.coffeebeansroutes.com
• www.givehope.ch
• www.jonga.org
• www.amandlakulutsha.org

THAT'S AFRICA is proud to support „Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa“!

Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable tourism development. They do this through awareness raising, research and advocacy, capacity building and by facilitating the world’s first tourism Fair Trade certification programme.

FTTSA awards the use of a special label to qualifying businesses as a way of signifying their commitment to Fair Trade criteria including fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing, fair operations, equitable distribution of benefits and respect for human rights, culture and environment.

By electing to stay at or use the services of an FTTSA-certified establishment, you are assured that your journey benefits local communities and economies, and that the business is operated ethically and in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

Here is a selection of a few of our preferred partners:

• Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, www.grootbos.com
• Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse, www.bartholomeusklip.com
• Umlani Bushcamp, www.umlani.com
• Tswalu Kalahari Reserves, www.tswalu.com
• Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, www.sabisabi.com

For more information: www.fairtourismsa.org.za

The team of “THAT’S AFRICA” has handpicked a selection of the best apartments and villas in and around Cape Town so that we can realize your dream of “a home from home” here in the beautiful Cape. The Western Cape Region with it’s fantastic climate from September to May, not only offers the avid golfer or sun worshipper untold possibilities to explore one of the most beautiful parts of the world. With its excellent road network, a rental car is a good option.

From the comfortable Studio-Apartment with it’s sea view in Camps Bay, or a stylish cottage at the foot of Table Mountain, through to a Penthouse in the V&A Waterfront, with us you are assured to find the right address which will make you feel really special and “at home”! If required, exclusive villas with up to 5 bedrooms and own pool are also included in our offering. All apartments and villas are fully furnished and equipped, fulfilling all your wishes, from the bottle of good Cape wine or sparkling wine at your arrival to the final cleanup at your departure, everything is thought of.

From the very first day, enjoy your most fantastic weeks of the year at the Cape, as magnificent golf courses, long white beaches, mountains, diverse cultures and noble wine estates, to name but a few attractions, will envelope you in the Cape Lifestyle!

Southern Africa is the perfect destination for travels with special character. Let us know where your interests lie – Golf, wine & gourmet, music & culture, bird watching, flora & fauna, hiking, architecture or social aspects - the THAT’S AFRICA team will have the ideas and the contacts to make it happen in style.

As soon as we have your ideas regarding timespan, budget and theme we will start the research to get the quotation to you as soon as possible.

You might choose encounters with Inspirational personalities or you might want to take part in an international sports event, e.g. a marathon or the Argus cycle race in Cape Town. And of course crucial for the success is the contribution of the guide, whose special skills will provide the participants with an exceptional experience.

Did you know that Cape Town belongs to one of the Top 20 Destinations worldwide for Conferences and Congresses?

Looking for an individual Boutique Hotel for your congress-participants to offer a perfect communication flow? Or Value-for-Money accommodation situated close to the Convention Centre? Perhaps a Board-Meeting on a luxury train or at the legendary Palace Hotel at Sun City is what you need? How about a Brainstorming-Session in an exclusive lodge located in the vastness and solitude that is Namibia? Or even an adventurous Teambuilding 4x4 Weekend in the African Bush?

Then THAT’S AFRICA is your port of call! We ensure that your Meeting or Conference is supervised in a professional, creative and integrated manner, beginning with the conceptualisation of the event right through to the Gala Dinner!

Our comprehensive experience in the Meeting and Conference sector and selective network of Service Providers, such as Transport Companies, Tourguides, Caterers, Light and Stage Technicians, Entertainment and Restaurants, ensures that we offer you more than just the ‘run of the mill’.

Our curiosity, competence and our passion for what we do ensures we are up for the challenge! Be it 10 or 500 delegates, we are able to suggest individual Spouse-Programmes, organise Hospitality-Desks, Hostess services, visits to community projects in the local Townships, unusual Dinner Locations, personal Welcome Gifts with your Company logo... you name it, we’ll arrange it!

Highlights of Southern Africa: 5-6 Nights, incl. Victoria Falls, Botswana and Cape Town

Highlights South Africa – 4 nights
e.g: 2 nights at the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve with wildlife experiences you won’t ever forget. 2 nights in Cape Town incl. a champagne reception at Table Mountain and a motor rally to the Cape of Good Hope.

Combination Bush & Beach – cream of the crop: 5 nights
2 nights at Phinda Game Reserve incl. Safari and ranger training, followed by a charter flight to Mozambique with 3 nights at a luxury beach resort on the Bazaruto Archipelago.

Off Road and Pure Adrenalin in Namibia: 5 nights
By landrover and charter plane through the wide open spaces of this magical country incl. Swakopmund, quad biking and dinner in the desert, Sossusvlei and a spectacle of colours at the highest dunes in the world.

Gourmet, Wine and Whales: 5-6 nights in the Western Cape, South Africa
Highlights are whale watching at Grootbos Lodge, a helicopter flight to the Cape of Good Hope as well as selected wine tastings and gourmet evenings in and around Cape Town.

Highlights of Southern Africa: 5-6 nights
Start with a stay overlooking the legendary Victoria Falls, then view game at Chobe National Park, which has the largest elephant population anywhere, and end off with 2 nights in Cape Town incl. a tour in a cabriolet along the Cape Peninsula and savoir vivre in the winelands.

It will be our pleasure to provide you with exact quotations and detailed information. We are looking forward to the challenge.

Special encounters with famous personalities, a stylish dinner in the middle of the bush, pure adrenalin with a helicopter flip over the Victoria Falls? THAT’S AFRICA! We open doors to normally closed places and people, beyond your wildest imagination! We ensure that overwhelming feeling of being an individual centred right in the middle of all the action.

To listen, take heed, identify your needs and offer you practical solutions and suggestions – that’s our task! With the THAT’S AFRICA team you have local professionals at your side, who form a perfect partnership to create a once-in-a-lifetime Incentive & Events experience! THAT’S AFRICA offers you the peace-of- mind and competence that you are looking for: you profit from our speed of execution, procurement benefits, budget focus, creativity and personal attention.

From as little as EUR 800 pp (land-based costs), you could go on Safari, discover inspiring places or enjoy Cape Town, the lifestyle metropolis! The palette of ideas is as colourful as only Africa can be: close-up Wildlife Experiences of Rhino-darting or interactive Community Exposure during Game Ranger skills training, followed by Drumming Session in the bush. Or a conference in Cape Town combined with a Harley Davidson tour to the Cape of Good Hope – we’ll find you the perfect fit for your individual requirements!

A great climate, good infrastructure, value-for-money and, of course, a selection of truly superb hotels and lodges are only a few reasons that speak for Southern Africa! With a network of very experienced Service Industry partners e.g. transport companies, caterers, lighting and stage technology, right down to entertainment and excellent restaurants, we will meet your requirements point for point.

You will experience goose-flesh moments that will truly get under your skin, of this we are sure! Promised!

The THAT’S AFRICA Team specializes in tailormade tours - it is our passion to plan and develop your special and unique dream holiday! No pre-planned, run-of-the-mill package is good enough for you!

Are you thinking of a self-drive tour with a rental car or a private tour with an experienced tourguide? Are you looking for a small Guest House or an exclusive safari lodge, adventure or wellness, a golf trip or a gourmet holiday? We are sure to have the ideas and recommended routes that will spark your interest and enthusiasm – honeymoon- and wedding anniversaries included!

Wanting to travel to Southern Africa with your children and not sure of the next steps? We will compile the ideal family-friendly itinerary, ensuring their (and your!) excitement and relaxation throughout your family’s journey of discovery to our shores. Looking for a Home-away-from-Home during your stay? We will find an exclusive apartment or holiday home in a perfect location to suit your needs!

We get to work immediately to tailor-make the trip according to your wishes, budget and time restraints. No two trips are the same and countless alternatives and combinations are possible: How about a bush holiday in South Africa, combined with a beach holiday on a private island off the coast of Mozambique?

“Secret Tips” with regard to selected route planning, personally tested guesthouses and boutique hotels etc. are our specialty. We work only with reliable partners, e.g. Avis and Budget and will lead you with enthusiasm to inspiring places, currently recommended restaurants and noble wine estates.

While you are enjoying your Africa trip, we continuously work behind the scenes to ensure that your expectations are met and ideally exceeded!

Bon Voyage!