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I specialize in:

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    *Commercial Flights, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Villa Rentals, Car Rentals, Private Car Services, Eco-Tours, Escorted Tours, Golfing, Group Tours, Safaris, Scuba Diving

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    *Ocean Cruises, River or Barge Cruises, Commercial Flights, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Villa Rentals, Car Rentals, Private Car Services, Eco-Tours, Escorted Tours, Golfing, Group Tours, Safaris, Scuba Diving

  • Botswana (find more Botswana travel agents)

    *Commercial Flights, Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, Car Rentals, Private Car Services, Bicycling, Eco-Tours, Escorted Tours, Fishing, Group Tours, Safaris, Self-Guided Tours, Volunteering/Voluntourism

Theme-Based Travel

Lifestyles: Adventure-seeker, Businessperson, Disabled, Eco-friendly, Gay/Lesbian, Kosher, Married, Military/Veteran, Religious, Seniors, Singles, Student, Vegan, Vegetarian

Occasions: Birthday Celebration (find more Birthday Celebration travel agents) , Business Trip (find more Business Trip travel agents) , Destination Wedding Planning (find more Destination Wedding Planning travel agents) , Family Trip (find more Family Trip travel agents) , Group Retreat (find more Group Retreat travel agents) , Honeymoon (find more Honeymoon travel agents) , Spiritual Journey (find more Spiritual Journey travel agents) , Spring Break (find more Spring Break travel agents) , Summer Vacation (find more Summer Vacation travel agents) , Trip Around the World (find more Trip Around the World travel agents)

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Languages Spoken

English

Customer Reviews

September 25, 2010
Very knowledgeable,service oriented and simply lovely person to work with. Feel that we can trust his advice,completely.
-- Martha R., Oregon, United States

January 13, 2009
We had already found an agent for our initial trip but are using his services for a separate trip of which he is an expert. Thank you!
-- Paula H., California, United States

July 30, 2008
He called within a few minutes of my email to tripology and waas very enthusiastic about helping me plan my trip.
-- Laurie C., Massachusetts, United States

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About Me:

I am a Southern Africa destination specialist, through South Africa Tourism. I was in the first group to be accredited many years ago, and South Africa Tourism has taken me to South Africa on a educational.

I grew up in South Africa, in the beautiful city of Cape Town.

I custom design tours to the region,working with you to create the tour you want to meet your needs, and have a reliable network of land operators in the area, who will take care of you.

I only work with South African operators,and am networked into
the pulse of the country as I travel back every year, sometimes for as long as 4 to 5 months, takeing care of my clients, especially when they arrive in Cape Town.

I believe in the personal touch to give you the "Ubuntu" spirit of Africa as we trip plan.We do it together so you can get what you want.

I do it all ..seamless travel for you
Airport /Hotel Transfers
Hotels
Safaris all types and combinations
Day Tours
Private guides
Emergency contact informatiom
International and Internal air where needed

I am passionate and experienced about and in the area, and have spent many hours on Safari in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Kenya....travlled to Mozambique, and Victoria Falls.

I have ventured into the rual area, created my own cultural historical tous in 2 areas of South Africa, and go on my own adventures all over the area, always looking to expand my horizons to share with my clients.

I have 3 websites
www.go2southafrica.com............main site
www.southafricaluxurytravel.com
www.easterncapetours.com.

I design for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Victoria Falls, Mozambique,and kenya the great migration or combo packages in all these areas.

Come and explore this incredible region of the world..the memories will linger for years.

Stephen Abelsohn
Ashland, Oregon.

I belong to the following organizations:

IATA

ARC

I have the following accreditations/affiliations:

Tourism Board Specialist Program

My Uploaded Trips:

Art of Tracking Safaris

Kanana Mokoro Trail

The Jacana Safari

Wings over the Okavango and Linyanti

Luxury Botswana Livingstone Great Explorer Safari

Luxury Botswana Hemingway Safari

Botswana Safari by Jeep

The Mighty Falls and Delta Dreams

Mobile Botswana Safari 12 Nights

Botswana Wilderness Camping Safaris

Botswana Guided Lodge Safari

The Best of Southern African Wing Safari

The Great Trans African Lodge Safari

Southern Africa The Ultimate Safari

Adrenelin Cape Town

Cape Town Winelands Route

South African Hikes The Wild Coast Meander

South Africa Hiking the Wild Coast Amble

South Africa Hikes Wild Coast Pondo Walk

South Africa Hikes Strandloper

Eastern Cape Explorer

The Struggle - A Cultural and Historical Experience

Wild Coast and Eastern Cape Cultural Tour

Wild Coast Wilderness Experience

Wild Coast Beach Explorer

Wild and Sunshine Coast Discovery

Durban to Garden Route

Victoria Falls and Botswana Safari

Eastern Cape Coastal Tour to Durban

Garden Route

Fly in Botswana Safari

Garden Route- 9 Days

Western Cape Yoga Tour

Garden Route The Wilderness Adventure

Classic Route 62 to the Garden Route

Garden Route Explorer

Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Garden Route Tour

Vets-In-The-Wild Expeditions

African Extreme - 14 Day Pure Riding Adventure

Highlanders Epic- 7 Days of Serious Fun

Kruger Coast Rally

Wildlife Management Expedition

10 Nights Botswana - Namibia - Zambia

South Africa Apartheid and Struggle Route

Botswana Highlights Tour

21 Day Nambia - Zambia - Botswana - Mozambique

The Adventure Itinerary

Desert and Delta Discovery

Exclusive Safari on Wings

Walk the Wilds of Botswana Pioneer Safari

Migration Routes: Adventurer Exploration

The Green Desert Expedition: An Adventurer

Pans, Sands, and Rivers: An Adventurer Exploration

The Great Wilderness Journey: A Discoverer Exploration

Untamed Lands: An Adventurer Exploration

Botswana Livingstone Great Explorer

Botswana Explorer Pioneer Safari

Great Okavango Delta Expedition

Heart of the Okavango Expedition

Authentic Wildlife Explorer

Young Explorer's Kalahari

Chobe National Park Wildlife Tented Safari

Botswana Tales and Traditions

Botswana Explorer (Maun to Victoria Falls)

Botswana Camping Safari

16 Day Botswana Camping Safari

South Africa Self Drive

Lionspath Private Group Trip Summer 2008

South African Discovery

South Africa Tour

Cape Town and the Cape Winelands

South Africa Dolphin and Whale Route

Best of South Africa Tour

South Africa Painting Safaris

South African Escapade

Zulu War Route

Bloody Encounters Between Boer, Brit, and Zulu

Cape Town/Garden Route/Shamwari Game Reserve

Cedarburg Wildflowers from Cape Town

Three Day Liberation Tour

South African Dream

Kruger National Park / Benguerra Island

Mozambique Package

Cape Town, Phinda, and Londolozi Safari

Mozambique Discovery

South Africa Adventure

South Africa Family Classic

Johannesburg to Durban: Wildlife Discovery

Inhambane Beach Package

South Africa Beach Holiday

Mozambique Escapes

Mozambique Discover

Short Stay South Africa

City, Ocean, Game Park

South Africa Bead and Craft Tour

Lesotho Pony Treks

10 Day Namaqualand in Flower Season

Kruger Park Safari

Garden Route Tour

Wildlife Safari

Namibia Wildlife First Class Lodges

Build a House in a Week

Cape Town Soft Adventures

Battlefields / History: Leopard Skin, Khaki and Redcoat

Hand Rearing Sanctuary

Tutoring Support for a Ndebele Village

Preschool Teaching Support from a Ndebele Village

Help in a Children's Centre (Orphanage)

Cape Town Waterfront

Cape Town Effortless Winelands

The Greatest Shoal On Earth

Wildlife Experience - Volunteer on a Game Reserve

Fundudzi Camp

Day Tours in Cape Town and Soweto

Swim with Wild Dolphins Non-holistic Package

Dolphin Experience

An African Villa

Lesotho Basutu Hut Lodging

Flamingo Bay Lodge

The Windermere

Brookes Hills Suites

Khaya Guest House

Shiluvari Lakeside Lodge

Lesheba Wilderness

Mbotyi River Lodge

Umngazi River Lodge

Ocean View Hotel Coffee Bay

The Rharhabe Kingdom Palace Lodging

Amatola Mountain View Guest House

Mak-Mak Guest House

Irene Country Lodge

Whalesong Hotel and Hydro

Private Luxury Tented Lodging

Zoutpan Guest Farm

Mardouw Country Estate

Wilderness Dunes Garden Route

Kosi Forest Lodge

Alpine Heath Resort Drakenburg

The Golden Horse Casino Pietermaritzburg

The Westville

Riverside Hotel Durban

eMakhosini Boutique Hotel in Durban

La Cote D'azur Kwa Zulu South Coast

Castleburn Resort Drakensburg

River House Lodge

Umhloti Lodge

Greenway Woods Mpumalanga

Wandie's Boutique Hotel and Restaurant

Vhavenda Hills Soweto Bed and Breakfast

Lolo's Guest House

Sunnyside Park Hotel

Raphael Penthouse Suites

The Pinnacle Private Cape Town Apartment

Welgelegen

Parker Cottage

O On Kloof Boutique Hotel

Huijis Haerlem in Sea Point

Diamond House Camps Bay

Ocean View House

The Cape Milner Hotel

River Manor

Lairds Lodge

Pakamisa Private Game Reserve

Andries Stockenstrom Guest House

Agulhas Country Lodge

Batheolomeus Klip Western Cape

Cathbert Country Inn Franshoek Winelands

Glen Avon Lodge Constantia, Cape Town

Dolphin Beach Hotel

Protea Hotel Island club

Capetonian Hotel

Cape Suites Hotel

Portswood Hotel Cape Town

Commodore Hotel Cape Town

Lagoon Beach Hotel

Zululand Beach, Bush & Culture

Women's Trip to South Africa

Namibia Roundabout First Class Lodges

Namaqualand and West Coast

Golden Rhino Safari

Elusive Namibia Desert Wildlife

The Great Namibian Journey

South Africa Highlights Tour

Wild Namibia

Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls

Johannesburg to Cape Town

Namibia OvaHimba Adventure

Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Garden

Panorama Coach Tour

Namibia Deluxe Photographic Safari

SA Explorer Coach Tour

A World in One Country

Desert and Dune Safari

Spirit of Namibia

South African Surprise

Discover South Africa

Cape Town to Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park and Cape Town

Sabi Sands Safari, Panaroma Route Swaziland

Garden Route: Magic of the Cape

Kruger National Park: Kruger and the Kingdoms

Eastern Cape Exploration

The Majestic Dranesberg and Lesotho

Garden Route Explorer from Cape Town

Garden Route Splendour

Magnificent Garden Route

Garden Route Wonderland

Cedarberg Explorer - from Cape Town

Spring Flower Tour - from Cape Town

Cedarberg Rock Art - from Cape Town

The Crayfish Coast and San People

Rhino Route - Durban to Durban

Buffalo Trail - Victoria Falls

Elephant Explorer - Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

Leopard Tracks - Windhoek to Namibia

Lion Safari - Kruger Park and Swaziland

Tanzania Travels

Kenyan Circuit - Nairobi to Nairobi

Malawi Magic

Classic South Africa 28 Day Tour

South Africa Apartheid Struggle

Footsteps of Nelson Mandela

Apartheid and Struggle Route

Cape Town Wine Tasting

Cape Town Tours

Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise

Walking through Historical Cape Town

Cape Town "Free At Last" Tour

Robben Island

Cape of Good Hope Tours

Table Mountain Tours

Cape Town: Rainbow Curtain Tour

Wineland Freedom Route

Cape Town: Cultural and Sustainable Tourism

Cape Care Trail: Trail of Two Cities

Cape Town Museums

Cape Riviera and Whales

Cape Town Cape Malay Cooking Session

Gourmet Food & Wine in the Valley

Private Wine Tour

Champagne Tasting in Franschhoek

Private Cheese, Wine and Chocolate Tour

Cape Town Art Route or Shopping Route

Cape Town Private Olive and Vine Tour

Hermanus Tours

Township Dinner and Jazz Experience

Private Whale Watching Tour

Local African Cooking in a Township

Table Mountain Walk

Cape Malay Cooking Safari

Waterfront Diamond Tour

Cape Town Cooking Tours

Private Scenic Flights from Cape Town

Overnight Private Pilot Trips

Underground Tours of a Diamond Mine

Soweto Tour

Urban Experience Full Day

Full Day Freedom Tour

Soweto and Apartheid Museum

Soweto Sleepover and Tour

Soweto Walking Tour

A Full Day with the Spirits of Johannesberg

Johannesburg, Gold Reef City, Mine Tour

Johannesburg, Soweto and Gold Reef City Tour

Cradle of Humankind

Johannesburg City - Half Day

Pretoria City - Half Day

Pretoria City and Cullinan Diamond Mine

Botanical Tour of Pretoria

Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Institute

Hot Air Ballooning in the Magalies River Valley

Hermanus and Vicinity Whale Viewing Options

Hermanus Whales Day Tour

Cage Dive with the Great White Sharks

Flight of the Giants

Durban City Tour

Durban Wildlife Tour

Valley of a Thousand Hills

Shakaland Zulu Experience

Inland Safari

Hluhluwe Game Reserve

Hluhluwe / St. Lucia

Midlands Meander

South Coast / Banana Express

Sani Pass/ Lesotho

Anglo Zulu War Battlefields

Other Durban Tours

Bushman Paintings

Zulu Community - Half Day

Various Port Elizabeth Day Tours

East London Day Tours

Robberg Nature Reserve

Woodcutters Trail

The Elephant Walks (knysna)

Plettenberg Bay Wild Dolphin Tours

Soft Adventure on the Garden Route

Oudtshoorn Hot Air Ballooning

Oudtshoorn Cando Caves

Cango Wildlife Ranch

The Outeniqua Choo-Tjjoe Steam Train

Knysna Heads / Featherbed Reserve

Monkeyland Plettenberg Bay

Khomanani Paper Art

Hoerikwaggo Trail Table Mountain Trails

Zululand Culture / Wildlife

Drakensberg Mountains Tour

St Lucia, Hluhluwe Game Reserve

St Lucia, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Dumazulu Cultural Village

Ultimate Romance in South Africa

Namibian Romance

Romance East Africa

Romance South Africa

Lion Sands South Africa Honeymoon

The Lion's Charity Challenge

Drakensburg Charity Challenge

Highlights of Cape Town

Cape Town the Victoria Falls

Triumph of the Human Spirit

Nyalazi Tour

Victoria Falls to Cape Town

African Lodge Safari - Namibia and Botswana

Cape to Victoria Falls

Lesotho and Wild Coast

South Africa and Namibia

Tugela Tour

Lesotho, Eastern Cape, Garden Route, Cape Town

Umengi Tour

Mozambique Explorer

Discover Mozambique Camping Trip

Umbilo Tour

Mzumbe Tour

Garden Route Charity Challenge

Mvoti Tour

Cape Life Endurance Challenge

Cape Town Tour

OvaHimba Adventure Namibia

Cape Town History and Culture Tour

In the Footsteps of Leaders: The Roots of Struggle

Indians Ocean Urban Vibe

Urban/ Rural/ Safari/ Ocean Experience

Stay in a Cultural Village

Cape Town / Johannesberg / Victoria Falls / Botswana

The Roots of Struggle / Understanding the Past

Johanesburg, Durban, Cape Town Explorer

The Northern Circuit of Johannesberg, Pretoria, Nelspruit, Polo

Nelson Mandela Village, Museums, Villages and Safari

Southern Explorer Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town

Traditional Ways / Nelson Mandela / History / Nature

Soccer / Culture/ Safari Package

Stay In a Cultural Village / Volunteer for a Day

Cape Town / South Africa Safari

Nelson Mandela Explorer: Rural Life and the Indian Ocean

Soccer Safari Team Packages for South Africa

Nelson Mandela: Traditions and Nature and the Indian Ocean

The Real Eastern Cape: People, History and The Wild Coast

Frontier Route Tour

Missionary Tour

Wild Coast and Pondoland Bike Trail

Pondoland Highlights Tour

Wild Coast Adventure

Mandela Trail Village Based Overnight Experience, Southern Wild Coast

Cultural and Photographic Interest Tour

Ancient and Surviving Kingdoms Tour

National Parks and African Bushlands

One Day Southern Transkei Explorer

Venda Mission and Church Special Interest Groups

Venda and Kruger National Park (option A)

Venda and Kruger National Park (option B)

Valley of the Zulu King Kwazulu

Venda Tribal Healers and the Kruger National Park Safari

Northern South African: Local Healers / Hot Springs / World Heritage Site

Cape Town History and Culture

Cape Town and the Garden Route Golf Tour

Kwa Zulu Golf Package

Rainbow Golf Tour

Safari Golf Expedition

The Gold Rush (three or five day golf packages)

Cape Town, Vineyards, Golf Packages

Victoria Falls Explorer

Victoria Falls/ Zimbabwe Safari Package

Luxury Victoria Falls Hotel / Tour Package

Western Cape / Cedarberg

18 Day Johannesburg to Cape Town

Mellow South Africa

South Africa Free Spirit

Cape Town / Kruger National Park Safari

Mellow Cape Town. Rural Areas, Garden Route

Kwazulu Adventure

Cape to Kalahari

Swaziland and Zululand Experience

Johanesburg, Kruger National Park

South Africa 28 Day Explorer

Classic South Africa 28 Days

Scenic Safari Trail

South Africa Wildlife Route

Self Drive Kruger Adventure

Classic Kruger Park to Cape Town

Classic Route 62 and the Garden Route

The Garden Route

South Africa Surfing Route

South Africa Prehistory Route

South Africa Flower Route

Cape Town Winelands

South Africa Adventure Holiday

South Africa Apartheid Route

Drakensberg Mountains

Self Drive to Zululand and Battlefields

Cape Town Whale Route

Dolphin and Whale Route

Kenya Family 10 Day Program

Kenya Two Week Program

Kenya One Week Program

Lesotho Mountain Biking

12 Day Cycle Tour from Stellenbosch to Port Elizabeth

Surfing and Cycling

Cape Endurance Challenge

Cape Town to Cape Town: Overland with Biking

Phinda's Kwa Zulu Seven Worlds of Wonder

Adventure Route

The Garden Route Wilderness Adventure

Five Day Kwa Zulu Adventure

Namibia: Roaring Dunes and Oceans

Namibia: Mountain Bike Safari

Five Day South Africa Scuba Package

South Africa Scuba Diving

South Africa Surfing

Cape Town Area Hiking

Cedarburg Travel Mountains

Dolphin Trail Hiking

Garden Route Hiking From Cape Town

Wild Coast Meander

Walking Under African Skies

Waterfall Route Trail

Amatoa Trail

West Coast Hike With Donkey Carts

Kruger Bushveld Safari

Kruger Park- Culture & Wildlife

Kruger National Park Bushveld Safari

Kruger National Park Safari

14 Days Botswana / Victoria Falls

Okavango Experience Delta, Chobe Park

Chobe National Park & Okavango Delta

Botswana Budget Safari

Southern Explore: Kruger Park, Okavanga Delta, Victoria Falls

Kruger to Victoria Falls: Kruger Park, Botswana, Victoria Falls

South African Explorer

Seven Day Overland Safari

Garden Route Trail

Johannesburg / Swaziland / Durban

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Victoria Falls

Swakopmond to Victoria Falls

Namibia, Okavanga Delta, Victoria Falls

The Kalahari Safari

Theme Safari Packages

Botswana: Chitabe Walking Safaris

Southern Experience Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe

Southern Desert and Sea Safari: Namibia and South Africa

South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Malawai, Mocambique

Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique

Tropical Trek Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique

Biking in the Kruger National Park

Africa's Super Predators & Mammals Tour

Leopards, Lions (and Other Large Cats) Safari

Budget to Luxury Mokoro Safaris

Leopard Research at Phinda

Chitabe Walking Trail

Xigera Mokoro and Walking Trail

5 River Safari

Botswana Walking Safaris

Magic of South Africa

Botswana Mobile Safaris

Duma Tau Safari Lodge

Kings Pool Safari Lodge

Kwando Lebala Camp

Kwando Lagoon Camp

Zibalianja Safari Camp

Savuti Permanent Tented Camp

Savute Elephant Camp

Savuti Safari Lodge

House Boat Safari on the Chobe River

Small Group African Tours

The Tribe and Cultures Safari

The Reed Dance Swaziland

Six Days in Cape Town

Cape Town Music Package

Cape Town, Sun City and Golf Safari

Victoria Falls Package

Victoria Falls Sunset Cruises

Zambia Side Luxury Lodge

Tongabezi Luxury Lodge River Cottages

Victoria Falls Tongbezi Luxury Honeymoon House

Victoria Falls Tongbezi Luxury Sindabezi

Victoria Falls Tonabezi Luxury Tree Lodge

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Victoria Falls Hotels Zambezi Sun

Thorntree River Lodge

Zimbabwe the Victoria Falls Hotel

Victoria Falls Hotels Kingdom Hotel

Victoria Falls Hotels Gorges Lodge

Effortless Gourmet Safari

Hot Springs Resort and the Kruger National Park

Lake Malawi Four Night Breakaway

Lake Malawi Island Hopping Adventure

Doring River Hiking- Back Packing Safari

Wild Coast Hiking / Biking Trails

The Lion's Charity Challenge

Johannesburg, Hot Springs, and Kruger National Park

Cape Town Township B&B

Golfing in South Africa