AAA Travel Africa

23/06/2022

South Africa has dropped their Covid restrictions.

South African Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, has dropped three important restrictions that affect all South African's and anyone wanting to travel to South Africa. More details please find under the link below.

https://www.businessinsider.co.za/face-mask-gathering-and-border-covid-19-regulations-have-been-repealed-2022-6

20/05/2022

Tow Oceans Aquarium Cape Town – Not just a highlight for locals, but also for tourists and no matter what age. Here are some impressions from our colleague’s visit last weekend discovering the fascinating sea world.

12/05/2022

The Great Wildebeest migration – something spectacular for your clients to add to their bucket list

The annual migration starting in the south-eastern Serengeti around June is recognized as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Natural World." Along their 800km journey the wildebeest move into Kenya's Maasai Mara, crossing the Mara River in large numbers. These river crossings are among the most sought-after moments of the migration.

10/05/2022

The UK's Telegraph announced that Cape Town has been named the third greatest city on Earth.
https://ewn.co.za/2022/05/08/cape-town-ranked-third-greatest-city-on-earth

05/05/2022

Last day Indaba 2022 - After a fantastic welcome and time in Durban, it’s time to say goodbye and thank you to everyone who was part of the Indaba 2022.
Our team experienced great excitement about future travel from our partners and agents and everyone in Southern Africa is prepared to welcome your clients!

03/05/2022

Africa's Travel Indaba starts today – Wendy, Ben & JP are excited to prepare the AAA Travel stand and meet our partners. Stand number ICCBMH1625, visit our team and say hi.

29/04/2022

Meet AAA Travel at Indaba 2022

After a 2 year “break” we can finally look forward to seeing our valued partners returning to the Tourism Indaba. This world renowned tradeshow will take place from 03. – 05. May 2022 at the Durban International Convention Centre. You are more than welcome to pop around our stand: ICCBMH1625

22/04/2022

Did you know that the scenery Chapmans Peak Drive in Cape Town area is 100 years old this year? Learn more about the fascinating history under the link below.
https://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/100years/100-years-of-wonder.html

20/04/2022

AAA Travel’s Contracting Team visited our partners in Kruger area at the beginning of March and also met some new exotic friends - Here are a few impressions of the beauty on offer.

14/04/2022

Happy Easter From AAA Travel! 🐰

Did you know the Two Oceans Marathon is held every year over the Easter weekend and will be held this coming Sunday?

12/04/2022

WTM - the must attend business-to-business travel and tourism event for African and International travel professionals.
We are excited to catch up with our suppliers and agents face to face after such a long time and learn more about new and inspiring travel trends.

08/04/2022

HBUFC – Hout Bay football community – a project with the aim to keep kids busy after school via homework classes and sport . AAA Travel is one of the founding members and assisted the club during lock down. Last year HBUFC changed their focus and they were involved by the distribution of 40.000 food parcels within the local community.
But now the club is waking up again, because the competitions starting and the more than 750 active players are on the fields again.

05/04/2022

Did you know that the stunning MalaMala game reserve, one of the most recognized and respected eco-tourism brands in Africa, was founded in 1960 and run for over 50 years by Michael Rattray who sadly passed away this year.

Please find more information under the below link.
https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/obituary-michael-rattray-remembered-safeguarding-special-piece-africa

Michael Loring Peter Rattray, affectionately known as ‘MLPR’, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, March 30. He founded MalaMala Game Reserve in the early 1960s and owned and

29/03/2022

Fantastic news - Eswatini (Swaziland) announced today that fully vaccinated people don’t need the PCR test for entry. More details about the travel guideline please find below.

https://www.gov.sz/images/COVID-19-Crossborder-Travel-Guidelines.pdf

24/03/2022

Franschhoek – a real gem!

AAA Travel group consultant, Andrea, just spent a lovely summer weekend in the winelands, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, tasting amazing wines.
Just one of the fantastic options that the Western Cape has to offer!

23/03/2022

PCR test requirement scrapped!

After what seemed like an eternity, we can confirm that the South African Government has finally decided to do away with the PCR test requirement for all fully vaccinated inbound travelers entering the Republic of South Africa.

This would go a long way in aiding the rebuild of the industry and to instill confidence in travelers.

No more wasting money on expensive PCR tests;
No more time wasted figuring out when you should conduct a PCR test;
No more worries waiting and wondering if the results are positive or negative.
Because all your client needs are their passports.
Welcome back easy travel????
But the good news doesn’t stop there.
The wearing of masks are no longer required outdoors, but should still be worn in public spaces like shops.

These new regulations will take effect from 23 March 2022.
The country is waiting with open arms to welcome all visitors. Please spread the good news far and wide.

17/03/2022

Fantastic news - Namibia and Mauritius have dropped the PCR requirement if vaccinated – Great opportunity to plan the dream holiday for your clients.

https://www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/namibia-drops-pcr-tests-vaxxed-arrivals?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-news-2022-03-16&utm_content=article-title

https://mauritiusnow.com/mauritius-travel-advice/

11/03/2022

Discover Namibia in May & June

Airlines are starting again to fly directly to Windhoek, the travel regulations have become easier, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the fascinating scenery and wildlife of Namibia.

Here is an example package for a 14 days self-drive trip - contact us for the special that we currently offer for your clients.
https://wetu.com/Itinerary/Landing/8447ba3d-3317-4f1a-b8b6-98ed39786124

21/02/2022

South Africa – Dream destination 2022

Did you know that clients just need a negative PCR test result taken not more than 72 hours before the date of travel and a completed Traveler Health Questionnaire (THQ) to enter South Africa?

More frequently asked questions regarding international travel you find under the link below.
https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2022/01/31/frequently-asked-questions-international-travel/

14/02/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤

Here are some amazing restaurant suggestions not just for a romantic Valentine’s dinner. if your clients can’t make it this time these great restaurants will await them for their next visit.

https://www.ilovefoodies.com/best-cape-town-fine-dining-restaurants/

08/02/2022

We, AAA Travel, can proudly announce that we are the first tour operator in South Africa who is Travelife certified.

“ Sustainability & Social responsibility is at the heart of our operation. Travelife Certified is just a further affirmation that we don’t just say it, we actually do it!
Get in touch with AAA Travel to make a long-lasting impact in the lives of travelers and people of Africa.” – Travelife-

https://satsa.com/aaa-travel-is-travelife-certified-again/

27/01/2022

The biggest 2022 travel trends, and the benefit of booking with a tour operator!

https://www.cnbc.com/.../the-biggest-2022-travel-trend-go...

20/01/2022

A good impression of how a South African summer could look like. Here are some beautiful pictures of how our colleague Andrea spends her summer now, here in Cape Town. Beautiful views, great weather, good food and good wine.

18/01/2022

Some great pictures of our colleague Andrea enjoying her summer weekends lately, by doing some fun excursions around Cape Town. Our suppliers are ready and are taking the necessary safety measures. SA is open to welcome your clients who want to escape the cold.

14/01/2022

Clients who travelled in January 2022 are sharing their feedback from a great time in SA with us...

“ South Africa ensures for the utmost protection against COVID-19 by making face-masks compulsory everywhere and by sanitizing your hands by every entrance. If I could, I would do this trip again in a heartbeat.” Alexandra Parks, Netherlands

“ The trip around the Western Province organized for my friends and I by AAA Travel was incredible! ” Laura Jacobs, Netherlands

“ I have not felt limited by covid or unsafe during our trip at all! “ Jocelyne Elion, Netherlands

“ We were blown away by the beauty of the nature and culture.” Esmee Logghe, Netherlands

03/01/2022

We want to share this wonderful experience from travelers who explored South Africa in December.


https://matadornetwork.com/read/traveled-south-africa-omicron-like/

31/12/2021

We look forward to a year filled with beautiful destinations and wonderful adventures. Wishing you many wonderful memories made in 2022.

30/12/2021

Very positive news related to Omicron.

-It says, South Africa seems to have passed the peak of the Omicron wave: "By the end of January, the variant will have all but disappeared".

-South Africa’s huge omicron wave appears to be subsiding just as quickly as it grew.

Read articles underneath for more information.
https://www.hln.be/buitenland/zuid-afrika-lijkt-over-piek-omikrongolf-heen-tegen-eind-januari-is-variant-zo-goed-als-verdwenen~a75d19e1/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/12/22/south-africa-omicron-coronavirus-cases/

In less than a month, the country's omicron outbreak has gone from a near-vertical rise to a near-vertical fall.

26/12/2021