Access2africa Safaris

02/11/2024

Nov 2024 Capetown and Safari.🇿🇦
Beautiful Table Mountain and Kirstenborsch Gardens today with our group.

20/10/2024

What a magical day at Cape Vidal, St Lucia, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa! The best of accessible beach and safari combination. A dream come true for many of our disabled guests!♿️

A heartfelt thank you to
Larni Vink from Bushbaby Safaris Zululand and Beachwheels Zululand. Beachwheels Zululand now have these incredible beachchairs available in St Lucia for easy access to beach and sea.
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The beach wheelchairs are easy to move over the sand and have great balance in the sea for guests with mobility challenges.
A wonderful day!
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17/10/2024

15/10/2024

Game drives today.
Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi Game Reserve,
South Africa.

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Hluhluwe Game Reserve

03/10/2024

Oct 2024.
Wheelchair accessible safari, Kwazulu Natal South Africa.





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18/09/2024

Beautiful wildlife sightings today. Accessible South Africa Safari September 2024.

18/09/2024

03/09/2024

The amazing accessible snorkeling at Ushakamarine World, Durban, Kwazulu Natal. Thank you to the wonderful staff for supporting our guests and magical experience. The accessible snorkeling takes place in a large rock pool with over 5000 fish.

12/06/2024

17 lesser-known facts about South Africa:

1. South Africa is home to the world's largest themed resort hotel, The Palace of the Lost City, located in Sun City. The hotel is inspired by the myth of a lost African kingdom and features opulent architecture, luxurious accommodations, and a host of recreational facilities.
2. The highest commercial bungee jump in the world is located at the Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. Jumpers plummet 216 meters (709 feet) into the Bloukrans River gorge, experiencing an adrenaline rush like no other.
3. South Africa is one of the few countries in the world to have hosted the FIFA World Cup, the Rugby World Cup, and the Cricket World Cup. The country's love for sports and its ability to host major international events showcase its diverse sporting culture.
4. The Vredefort Dome, located in the Free State province, is the oldest and largest meteorite impact site in the world. Formed over two billion years ago, the dome is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a glimpse into Earth's geological history.
5. South Africa is home to the world's largest hand-dug mine, the Big Hole in Kimberley. Dug by hand by thousands of miners over a period of several decades, the Big Hole is a testament to the perseverance and ingenuity of South Africa's early mining communities.
6. The Soweto Gospel Choir, formed in the township of Soweto, has won multiple Grammy Awards and garnered international acclaim for its powerful performances of traditional African gospel music. The choir's uplifting harmonies and vibrant energy have captivated audiences around the world.
7. South Africa is one of the world's leading producers of platinum, gold, and chromium. The country's mineral wealth has played a significant role in its economy and has attracted investment from mining companies around the globe.
8. The Cape Floral Kingdom, located in the Western Cape province, is the smallest but richest of the world's six floral kingdoms. It is home to over 9,000 plant species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth, making it a biodiversity hotspot of global significance.
9. South Africa is home to the largest population of ostriches in the world. These flightless birds are farmed for their meat, leather, and feathers, and can be seen roaming the semi-arid regions of the country.
10. The Western Cape town of Oudtshoorn is known as the "Ostrich Capital of the World." It was once the center of the global ostrich feather trade, which reached its peak in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
11. The Drakensberg Mountains in KwaZulu-Natal are home to some of the best-preserved rock art sites in the world. These ancient paintings, created by the San people thousands of years ago, provide valuable insights into their cultural beliefs and way of life.
12. South Africa is home to the world's largest population of rhinoceroses, both white and black. These iconic animals are facing severe threats from poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict, making conservation efforts critical for their survival.
13. The Karoo region of South Africa is home to the largest collection of fossils dating back to the Permian Period, over 250 million years ago. Fossils found in the Karoo Basin provide important clues about the evolution of early vertebrates and the ancient landscapes of Gondwana.
14. The town of Cullinan, near Pretoria, is home to the Cullinan Diamond Mine, where the largest gem-quality diamond ever discovered was found in 1905. Known as the Cullinan Diamond, it weighed over 3,100 carats in its rough state and was later cut into several famous diamonds, including the Great Star of Africa.
15. The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, straddling the border between South Africa and Botswana, is one of the largest conservation areas in Africa. It is renowned for its stunning desert landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique predator-prey interactions, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and photographers.
16. South Africa is home to the world's second-largest brewing company by volume, SABMiller. Founded in Johannesburg in 1895, SABMiller produces a wide range of popular beer brands, including Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, and Hansa Pilsener.
17. The South African city of Bloemfontein is known as the "City of Roses" due to its abundance of rose gardens and annual rose festivals. Bloemfontein's mild climate and fertile soil provide ideal conditions for growing roses, making it a picturesque destination for garden enthusiasts.

08/05/2024

The beautiful Drakensburg Mountains with its spectacular scenery and Bushman Rock Art.
A Kamberg highlight is the San Rock Art Interpretation Centre which runs spectacular DVD presentations on rock art and is also wheelchair accessible. For those who can hike trained guides are available to take visitors to Game pass Shelter (3 hours walk), to see rock art painting which have been described as the Rosetta Stone of ancient Rock Art.🇿🇦♿️

27/04/2024

April 2024 South Africa Accessible Safari.
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22/04/2024

17/04/2024

Visit to Botanical Gardens, Durban, South Africa with its extraordinary selections of trees including Rainbow Tree, Elephant Tree, Cannonball Tree, Indian Banyan Tree, Boabab and lots more

11/04/2024

Thank you to Journeyable for this wonderful feature about our accessible South African Safaris.🐘🦏♿️🐆🇿🇦
You can check out the link here https://journeyable.org/9-night-accessible-safari-adventure-2024/
Or also have a look through their website www.journeyable.org for more exciting accessible travel news.

11/04/2024

A wonderful feature by Journeyable (www.journeyable.org) about our accessible South Africa Safaris.🇿🇦🐆♿️🦏🐘

Explore barrier-free African safaris with Access 2 Africa Safaris, offering inclusive adventures in South Africa's Kwazulu Natal.

12/03/2024

South Africa Accessible Safari March 2024.🇿🇦🦁♿️🦒🐘🦏

04/01/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100063656886759/posts/892753106189911/?mibextid=Nif5oz

One of the things TravelAble does to set itself apart from other agencies is to create relationships with local tour guides and equipment suppliers in places you may not even believe could possibly be accessible.

Well guess what? Now they are!

Let's take South Africa, home to our friends at Access2africa Safaris.

South Africa is home to a diverse range of wildlife, but perhaps no animals are more famous than the "Big Five": the elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard. There are few places left where you can see all five of these magnificent creatures living in their natural habitat, but South Africa provides visitors this unique opportunity.

Jennae and her team specialize in KwazuluNatal from Durban, Africa’s exciting seaside playground and tropical paradise in the sun. They ensure that accomodations, safaris, trips, and such are all accessible. They even offer deaf-friendly safaris and tours as well as specially-designed itineraries for visually impaired guests. Imagine getting to touch an elephant, roll amongst zebras and giraffes, and seeing

Don’t miss your chance to marvel at these famous and majestic creatures during your next trip to South Africa. DM or email me today to learn more about where you can see the Big Five during your next trip.

22/10/2023

South Africa Accessible Safari.
18 - 8 October 2023.

20/09/2023

Help us get our young Zulu dancers to JHB to compete in Talent Africa Nationals contest 🫶🏼

Please donate if you are able to, or help us spread the word by sharing with your friends and family ❤ Great news is that GlobalGiving are matching 50% of any donation made this week,

3 out of 5 children in rural areas in South Arica face lives of poverty. Young underprivileged children between the ages of 6 and 14 years of age walk miles from their rural homes, to reach the area where they spend their day training in Zulu dance to perform outside Hluhluwe Wildlife Park. Often, t...

05/09/2023

Hippos grazing on Village lawns at night in St Lucia, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
Did you know that St Lucia has the highest population of hippos in South Africa?






safaris

11/08/2023

The incredible talented Zulu Dancing children and at the main Memorial Gate Hluhluwe Game Reserve. The team of 10 kids are selected to enter final nationals at Talent Africa in Oct 2023 at.Sasolburg. Gautang South Africa.
These children come from disadvantaged backgrounds and many use their tips to help support their families.
For more information and to donate for these kids to attend Nationals please see link below.
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/improve-lives-of-young-zulu-dancers/