Top 10 Reasons Why an African Family Safari Trip Beats Any Other Vacation: Part I

by Sandy Salle on August 3, 2009

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It’s that time of year when you need to decide where your next family vacation is going to be. Don’t choose the traditional beach resort or overcrowded tourism destination. Choose to experience something completely different from the ordinary.

Unlike traditional five star hotels, accommodations offered by Hills of Africa Travel allow you to immerse yourself into the African culture and absorb the true feeling of Africa’s spirit, while staying in a comfortable and luxurious lodge. Hills of Africa Travel only partners with the best tourism companies to ensure you and your family have the trip of a lifetime in lodges that boast luxurious rooms, personal service, Africa’s unique spirit, lavish amenities, and unspoiled wilderness.

Top Ten Reasons Why an African Family Safari Trip Beats Any Other Vacation:

1. Personalized itineraries: Hills of Africa Travel’s customized African safari itineraries take you wherever you want to go and incorporate only activities you want to do. Each itinerary is tailored to every family’s individual needs and wildest desires. From the sprawling floodplains of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, to the remote islands of the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique, Hills of Africa Travel incorporates Africa’s most highly acclaimed destinations into clients’ personalized itineraries.

2. New flavors and cuisine: Africa’s accommodations and restaurants boast delicious local flavors and dishes, as well as international cuisine. Catering to every appetite, lodges, camps, and hotels, as well as many restaurants off of the reserves, offer both traditional African dishes and westernized dishes. Wet your appetite at one of Cape Town’s finest restaurants, or enjoy a delicious meal beneath the stars at one of South Africa’s premier accommodations such as Kensington Place in Cape Town, or Tswalu in the Kalahari. Dining beneath the stars is a magnificent way to enjoy delicious cuisine under Africa’s night sky and among the beauty of nature. Share a bottle of wine and exciting stories from the day and unwind before retreating back to your suite for a wonderful night’s sleep. The many famous chefs of Africa find creative ways to incorporate African flavors into traditional, world-renowned dishes, making dining experiences both enriching and unique.

3. Pristine beaches: Home to some of the world’s most secluded beaches it’s no wonder beach lovers visit Africa’s unspoiled coastline in search of absolute relaxation. Travel off the beaten path to the stunning, prehistoric beaches of the Makgadikgadi or venture to the pink beaches of Mozambique.

One of the most celebrated beach destinations in Africa is the Garden Route, which is home to stunning backdrops, sprawling white beaches, and magnificent wildlife. Africa’s unspoiled, secluded beaches are some of the most gorgeous beaches in the entire world and should not be missed while on an African safari vacation. Whether you enjoy breathing in the ocean’s salty sea breeze, diving, water sports, basking in the sun, or photography, you’ll love the golden beaches of Africa.

4. Immerse yourself in local cultures: Discover traditional crafts, values, rituals, geology, archaeology, and anthropology of the region as you travel to nearby villages. Knowledgeable guides provide you with spectacular details about the regions’ deeply rooted history of evolution and the origins of Africa’s most ancient areas. Whether visiting people of the Lozi culture in Liuwa National Park, or the Sans Tribe Busmen in Bostwana, you’ll enjoy an enriching and unforgettable learning experience. Uncover the traditional laws and systems of various cultures, and how these cultures utilize their natural resources. In addition, learn directly from ancestors about survival skills, hunting techniques, tribal weaponry, and the laws of nature.

5. Relaxation: Many accommodations throughout the southern regions of Africa offer spa services and relaxing amenities for those looking to take a break from adventurous activities. After a long day traveling across salt pans, sprawling grasslands, or visiting local villages—depending on where you stay—you can relax with a soothing game of golf, a spa visit, a sunset river cruise, or a swim in your lodge’s pool. If you’re a golf lover, Zimbabwe’s Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve and Victoria Falls offer excellent golf courses, as well as the Kalahari, which is known for its legendary Sishen Golf Course. For those who love the spa, you can retreat to complete relaxation and enjoy state-of-the-art treatments such as reflexology, Swedish massages, and body treatments in one of Africa’s celebrated spas. Some of Africa’s most highly acclaimed spas include the Singita Pamushana Spa in Zimbabwe, the Safari Spa in Victoria Falls, and Tswalu’s Sanctuary Spa in the Kalahari.  Many spas also offer revitalizing massages in the privacy of your own suite. Whatever spa service you choose, you’ll feel refreshed and prepared to take on your next adventure.

Don’t miss out on the family vacation of a lifetime. Contact Hills of Africa Travel today at (877) 845-4802 and let us create a personalized itinerary for you and your family. We’re looking forward to making your dreams come true . . .

{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

fishing books August 4, 2009 at 11:04 am

Some very interesting points have been made here, it is refreshing to see that your site gets quality visitors.

Jeff August 4, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Your top 10 reasons have sold me! I see South Africa in our future. Exciting!

Jeff – Charlotte, NC

hillsofafrica August 16, 2009 at 12:56 pm

Can’t wait for you to join us and Live the Magic of Africa!!!

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