DEAR UK agents,
We are so looking forward to hosting you on our FAM trip in the next 2 weeks. 1 December is just around the corner.
Your hosts in Cape Town will be Adrian Lange, CEO, and third generation owner of Tourism that Cares. he will be assisted by one of our humorous and yet professional guides: Jacque Engelbrecht.
Yours hosts on safari will be Marguerite Mornet, Sales UK for Tourism that Cares, and she will be assisted by the humble, kind Mr Jakkie Theron, your main guide.
Your main contact for the co-ordinator:
Marguerite Mornet, our UK sales representative.
Email address: mmornet@tourismthatcares.com Mobile: +44 7368 430 530
A short summary of what to remember:
- Your passport, with validity of 6 months beyond this trip, and at least 2 blank pages
- Your anti malaria medication( Malarone seems to have the least side effects, BUT you need to take your health profile into consideration) The time in CAPE TOWN, HERMANUS is malaria free, but 4 till 9 December 2025, you will be in a malaria region on the various safaris.
- At this stage, assuming all are UK passport holders, you do not need a visa.
- You do not need ANY yellow fever, hepatitus, typhoid, rabies or similar innoculations. If you are staying for longer than transit, in a yellow fever endemic nation, en route to this trip, or have been in a yellow fever endemic nation, in the last 12 months, then you will need to bring along a valid yellow fever certificate. If not, then you DO NOT NEED any Yellow fever inoculations nor certificates
- GBP 100 in cash for small eventualities, or draw GBP 100 in cash when you land in South Africa.
- Take a careful note of drinks exclusions.
- Take a moment to familiarise yourselves with the tipping guide under exclusions, and familiarise yourself when is the appropriate time to leave a tip. In general its does not need to be in cash, and can be charged to your extras bill on check out.
- Download your TRAVEL KEY
THE TOUR IN A NUTSHELL:
Cape Town is a stunning start to your journey with amazing highlights. Our first 3 days is spent in the stunning The Palm House boutique hotel with great reviews and a tranquil location. {but also an easy drive to many highlights. }
Our caring intuitive tour guide will host you on some lovely day tours.
We will take in Table Mountain cable way, the Cape of Good Hope, Penguins, and some other great highlights like a tree canopy bridge in Kirstenbosch, almost like visiting the Amazon, but set in the most beautiful forests on the slopes of Table Mountain.
Our next goal is to do a whistlestop tour of the famous Whale Coast region of Hermanus for a fun filled 24 hours overlooking Walker bay. Whale Coast Ocean Villa will be our stunning location for the night.
Our journey then takes us on a direct flight north to iconic areas on the fringes of Kruger National Park.
Here the Big 5 beckons, in 3 diverse safari lodge experiences The wildlife in each of the safari reserves, will be a thrilling end to our time in this amazing region. ( 1 night Amava Bush lodge, 2 nights Siviti Timbavati Plains and 2 nights Shiviko)
The next 5 days will also give us 2 opportunities to experience what Tourism that Cares is passionate about, conservation of endangered wildlife and celebrating the unsung heros in a tribal community, that has pooled their resources to care for vulnerable children in these communities bordering on Kruger.
Our fam trips ends at Johannesburg airport on 9 December 2025.
| Start Date | End Date | Price | |
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1 Dec 2025 |
9 Dec 2025 |
Is £ 575 Per Person Sharing |
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day 0 |
Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa | Cape Town |
2 nights |
D,B&B |
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| Clarendon Bantry Bay |
alternate |
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| The Clarendon Fresnaye |
alternate |
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day 2 |
Whale Coast Ocean Villa | Hermanus |
1 night |
D,B&B |
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day 3 |
Hideaways Amava River Lodge, Greater Kruger (Previously known as Bundox River Lodge) | Kruger Private Reserves |
1 night |
FB+ |
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| umVangati House |
alternate |
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day 4 |
Siviti Timbavati Plains | Thornybush Game Reserve |
2 nights |
FB+ |
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day 6 |
Shiviko Kruger | Kruger National Park |
2 nights |
FB+ |
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| Kruger Gate Hotel |
alternate |
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D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast |
FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
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9 Days / 8 Nights
Group Size: 8 lucky UK agents
Reference Number: UK FAM TRIP DEC 2025
Your contribution of GBP 575 per person covers international flights, all land arrangements in South Africa, and local flights in South Africa.
PLEASE NOTE: Your international airport taxes of GBP 421 are EXCLUDED from the amount above, and are for your own account.
{This GBP 575 will be refunded to you, should you book a minimum of 3 journeys with us within a 12 month period commencing 1 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026, either from our set departures or private tours on our online catalogue. }
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Includes:
Your contribution of GBP 575 per person covers international flights, all land arrangements in South Africa, and local flights in South Africa.
Fully hosted agent educational by one of our senior managers from start to finish.
Domestic and Regional Flights as listed in the itinerary.
- Cape Town to Hoedspruit in economy class
- Skukuza airport to Johannesburg in economy class
Full Day Cape Point Tour
Table Mountain cable way tickets
Whale coast exploration to Hermanus.
2 x safari activities per day with English speaking guides and rangers at our various safari lodge visits.
Applicable tourism and government related taxes.
Guided tours with English speaking guides
Excludes:
PLEASE NOTE: Your international airport taxes of GBP 421 are EXCLUDED and are for your own account.
Optional day tours, activities, spa treatments etc., that are not part of the daily included program.
Any meals not clearly stipulated as included.
Any drinks not clearly stipulated as included. Every dinner in Cape Town and Hermanus, please remember drinks are to your own account.
At the lodges, they have a few basic inclusions, waters/ soft drinks, but please clarify on arrival, and then be sure to settle your drinks bill on departure, and pay with your credit card. Most lodges do not accept cash anymore.
Gratuities/ Tips are not included, HEREWITH our RECOMMENDED MINIMUM TIP guidelines:
In Cape town, at each of your stays, leave a general staff tip, which will be shared across the entire staff. No need for cash, simply charge this to your extras bill on check out. We suggest GBP 10 from each of you as agents.
In Hermanus, the same general staff tip, which will be shared across the entire staff. No need for cash, simply charge this to your extras bill on check out. We suggest GBP 10 from each of you as agents.
A small tip for your main driver guide, during your time in Cape Town and Hermanus. We suggest GBP 15 from each of you on the last day, when he drops you off at Cape Town airport.
On Safari you are humbly requested to leave a tip for:
a) Your ranger at the lodge, b) Your tracker at the lodge c) Your general staff at the lodge.
For Amava/ Umvangati, we suggest GBP 10 from each of you as a general staff tip.
and
GBP 10 from each of you for you ranger, and GBP 10 from each of you, for your tracker.
For Siviti,
we suggest GBP 10 from each of you as a general staff tip.
and
GBP 10 from each of you for you ranger, and GBP 10 from each of you, for your tracker..
For Shiviko
we suggest GBP 10 from each of you as a general staff tip.
and
GBP 10 from each of you for you ranger, and GBP 10 from each of you, for your tracker.
A small tip for your main driver guide, who transported you between Amava/ Siviti and Shiviko
We suggest GBP 15 from each of you on the day , when he drops you off at Shiviko.
Carry a LITTLE bit of cash on you, for small tips, eg the chap who does short transfers from the airport, with someone other than your main host. We would suggest taking about GBP 100 for small eventualities, and you can even draw this equivalent in cash from your local ATM at the airport on arrival, if you prefer not to walk around with cash. But GBP 5 or GBP 10 in hard currency is also fine. The drivers/ staff normally keep their tips and change it to local currency at the end of the month.
Any visa's you might need.
Travel Insurance.
