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SELECT DESTINATIONS Experts in Southern Africa Travel

Your African adventure starts here

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Founding member of African Tourism Board / Affiliated to International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP)

WELCOME TO AFRICA! Explore the world’s most fascinating continent, its raw beauty, remarkable experiences and unforgettable adventures.

Step onto these fascinating shores for the first time. Where smells, sights and sounds of nature will fill your soul. Feel all your senses truly come alive.

We look forward to welcoming you!

AFRICA – IT’S A FEELING! Born and raised in Africa, and proud of our multi-generational African heritage we have spent decades rooted in these lands, relaying our passion and knowledge of the destinations in the most in-depth way. As a dedicated luxury African safari and travel company we specialise in providing unique experiences for the discerning traveller where utmost care, passion, creativity and expert advice are our trademark. With our expertise, superior service levels and presence in your destination the perfect vacation is guaranteed.

BEST OF SERVICESOwner-run and fluent in English and German, we assist you as one point contact from start to finish. Inspired by each new challenge we assist you incrafting unique travel journeys.

Contact: Sabine von Hase, ownerinfo@selectdestinations.co.zaFounding member of African Tourism Board / Affiliated toInternational Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) www.selectdestinations.co.za

OUR SELECT DESTINATIONS - CRAFTED JOURNEYS! Discover unique African destinations and our select crafted journeys that await you…

MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA

BOTSWANA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE

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SAFARI THRILLS Take a walk on the wild side

• Slow down and become one with the earth and its wildlife• Discover spaces where every spoor tells a fascinating story of the

battle between species for survival• Marvel at the diversity of brilliantly colourful plumage of Southern

Africa’s birds• Feel your heart race as a huge elephant bull slowly ambles past you

to pick a fruit off the Marula tree• Listen to the alarm cry of monkeys as the powerful leopard

stealthily makes his way up to his tree den• Watch the embers of the camp fire fade and contemplate that the

bush never sleeps

• Be it grasslands and savanna, dense riverine habitat, desert biome or lush swamps

• Southern Africa offers you an endless array of unforgettable safari encounters

• Families may favour a malaria free trip• Seasoned travellers the excitement of a walking safari• Honeymooners a romantic stay in a secluded yet safe Treehouse• With our superb expertise and in depth planning we are able to

assist you in arranging your personal Select Safari experience

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PHOTOGRAPHY FUNPhotography tours

• With the break of dawn and sunrise embark on a nostalgic journey of reflection

• A photograph is just that, a singular moment, arrested and suspended

• The power of a still photograph lies in its ability to arrest a single moment in time…

• The soft side light, highlighting the graceful arch of a leopard’s leap• As a wildlife photographer, one of the greatest joys comes from

following and getting to know individual animals• Admiring and respecting their quirks, their individual personalities

• The beauty and diversity of cultures, a poignant reminder of the traditional people of Africa…

• The abundance of scenic beauty in this country will enhance every portfolio

• Absorb and paint your own stories of African dreams• Join a guided tour or photo walk to help you shoot exactly

what you want• Step onto the other side of the camera and visit exhibitions

which portray fascinating aspects of African life

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LUXURY STAYS5 star accomodation & service

• Some places in this world have been born with the purpose of providing us with a little sample of heaven

• Providing you with enrichment, authenticity, and exclusivity• Tropical beaches stretching out to warm waters and brightly

coloured coral reefs call to our sense of beauty• Safari bush dinners and a suite’s wood burning fireplace appeal

to our need for romance• Most important of all, though, it is comfort and serenity that

grants us what we seek most – a taste of luxury• To find luxury, we need to learn to seek it out and give our hearts

the freedom to lead the way

• Discover the finer things in life tempered with the hidden gems of your destinations local culture

• Experience smiles on faces, the feeling of being welcome, an atmosphere where you become so relaxed it is difficult to leave.

• People that want you to see their part of the world and delight in giving you the best adventure possible

• Find comfort in an exquisite experience and the time to escape from the stress of everyday life

• With our superb expertise and in depth planning we are able to assist you in arranging your authentic Select Luxury experience

GOLF GETAWAYSAfrica's wildest golf courses

• From fairways in the bush where zebra roam freely, to the greens of the coast where welcoming breezes blow off the ocean

• Golf on a warm, summer’s day with likeminded enthusiasts on a lovely course cannot be beaten

• Explore unique settings of picturesque courses, from true links to impeccable parkland greens

• Enjoy a deserved break at one of the stylish halfway houses between nines

• The temperate climate merges with majestic mountain scenery and golden beaches to create a golfer’s paradise

• The cream of the crop in the Cape includes Erinvale and Steenberg Golf Club, designed by Gary Player and Peter Matkovich

• Superb courses found on the Garden Route include Fancourt, George Golf Club, Pezula and Simola

• In the surrounds of the Kruger National Park enjoy the best of golf at Leopard Leap during autumn, winter and spring

• KwaZulu-Natal is one of the top golf destinations in South Africa, with over seventy golf courses to choose from

• San Lameer, the Wild Coast Sun, Mount Edgecombe, Zimbali and Champagne Sports Resort offer finest rounds

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FAMILY TIMEQuality family vacations

• Create lifelong special moments for everyone to hold close to their heart forever

• As a particularly child-friendly destination Southern Africa offers unique and exciting experiences

• Explore quaint small towns and hidden gems of nature, or opt for the convenience of a resort

• Impressive national parks, idyllic beaches, scenic walking trails and diverse cultures set the stage for a perfect multi-generational holiday space

• Enjoy spending valuable quality time together in a different comfort zone and set new horizons

• Enrich yourself and your loved ones by simply taking time out to reflect on different lifestyles and traditions

Whether taking part in a photo safari, a tempting chocolate creationcourse, a penguin feeding experience, a canoe tour along Cape Town’s dream beaches, a liberating horse ride, an outdoors yoga lesson, a thrilling shark cage dive, or falling asleep listening to African fairy tales, you will be assured of a treasure trove of glorious warm memories.

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CULINARY PASSIONGourmet Extravaganza

“Do things with passion… or not at all”

• Global influences from as far afield as Asia and France have created South Africa’s delectably unique cuisine

• Sample the country’s street food on the go, or indulge in sophisticated fine dining at award-winning restaurants

• Learn to cook like a local with specialised classes taught by experts in their fields

• Enjoy gourmet wonders on your plate and sample exotic regional delicacies

• Savour some of the world class wines during crafted wine pairing at historic estates in panoramic settings

• While cheese and chocolate paired with wine will always remain a match made in heaven, there is a host of other sweet and savoury foods that perfectly complement a wine’s flavour, aroma and mouthfeel

• Try “shellfish on the beach” comprised of: scallop, langoustine, prawn crouton, edible sea sand and sea foam paired with Buitenverwagting Chardonnay 2010

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ROMANTIC GETAWAYSCelebrate your love in Africa

• Stroll hand-in-hand and leave your footprints on a deserted beach as you breathe in the sweet scent of nature• Be seated for your romantic safari bush dinner under the stars as the night air fills with the sounds of the stirring wildlife• Let your loved one lead you to your ultimate bush bedroom high up in a majestic centuries-old Leadwood Tree• As a secure and lavish platform under the stars, be enticed by a luxury experience as the African veld awakens• Savour a private picnic with astounding views over the calming setting of an Okavango Delta island• Indulge in a couple’s spa treatment in the comfort of your suite or on a sun-soaked safari deck

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BEACH BREAKSSoak up the sun (and have a cocktail or two)

• Capture that quintessential white sand, turquoise sea and palm tree photograph in all its glory

• Laze all day soaking up the sun on pristine beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see

• Partake in exciting activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, boating, kite surfing, kayaking and wakeboarding

• Sip sensational sundowners while watching colourful sunsets which lead into balmy evenings and fresh seafood dinners

• Take a scenic helicopter flip over the vast iridescent blue stretches of the mesmerizing Indian Ocean

• Visit one of the fascinating Swahili trading towns developed on the coast under Arab, Indian, and European influences

• Enticing with the warm waters of the Indian Ocean it is the perfect relaxation spot after your adventure safari

• Listen to the sounds of salsa-inflected groove or marrabenta, from oil-can guitars through to the phenomenon of Maputo jazz-fusion

• Feel the freedom on horseback as you ride into a flaming beach sunset

• Each nook and cranny of this country an ode to the love of life. A zest for joie de vivre

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SELECTDESTINATIONSSouthern Afr i ca

The place we come to feel as AfricaTo surround ourselves with the things that define usThings we carry deep insideWilderness runs in our veins

Our mission is to offer you the most personal and unique journey

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