If insights from leading operators and specialists in luxury travel hold sway, then a southern African safari is the vacation to plan, and the way to go to keep up with the latest travel trends for 2017.
Along with a new year comes a fresh crop of travel trend predictions from tourism gurus all over the world and 2017 is gearing up to be more inspiring than ever before, with the following fads on the upswing:
Conservation
Southern African destinations top the list for conservation-centered travel, which focuses on adding real value to your host country or the environment in general.
Spearheading the pack are a range of lodges and hotels specializing in sophisticated vacations which directly benefit the environment. Not only do these properties make a direct financial contribution to anti-poaching and sustainable community initiatives, but they also invite you to be actively involved in feel-good endeavors benefitting these great causes.
Now you can help to track and monitor endangered species, lend a hand with the daily running of wildlife rehabilitation centers, or visit local communities to assist in setting up much-needed facilities.
Adventures
Southern Africa is unrivalled in providing thrilling escapades for the brave at heart.
- Namibia - your go-to place for high-adrenalin pastimes such as skydiving, dune boarding and 4x4 trails
- Zimbabwe - offers all the adventure and adds Victoria Falls to the fray
- Mozambique and Madagascar - awash with undersea encounters among brilliant coral reefs
- South Africa - packs a powerful punch with walking safaris, game-tracking, tree-top canopy tours, shark-cage diving and many other exciting pursuits.
In between all the action, you can catch your breath with culinary excellence in the lush and welcoming Cape Winelands of South Africa, take a restful sunset cruise along the Zambezi in Zimbabwe, wash down mopani worms with one of the world’s purest beers in Namibia or nibble on freshly caught and grilled crayfish during a seaside picnic in Mozambique.
A New Kind of Luxury
Traditional definitions of luxury, such as plush gilt-edged furnishings, have been replaced by more intangible self-defined comforts in the form of unique experiences and memorable moments. Travelers today want to return home with stories instead of souvenirs – a concept which has always been embodied by southern Africa safaris.
Family Holidays
Southern Africa shines as a destination where all ages can enjoy their place in the sun, with a wide range of activities for every age group to enjoy, together. With a favorable exchange rate for international travelers, you can’t beat southern Africa for a budget-friendly destination wedding, special occasion or family reunion.
Multi-destination Travel
With beaches, game reserves, mountains, deserts, historic sites, forests and cities all within a few hours transfer from each other, Southern Africa offers a chance to get a little bit of everything during your much-anticipated vacation.
What will you do to keep up with the hottest trends during 2017? We have some fantastic ideas - get in touch to start planning.
