South African Tourism invites travel advisors to take someone they actually like on a Self-Famil trip and see ZA your way. Enjoy free nights and reduced rates at 35-plus properties and tap into South African Tourism’s expert know-how to build your ideal itinerary.
South Africa has something for everyone from wildlife safaris on land and sea to adventure activities, cultural experiences and bustling cities. In short, travel experiences that are as diverse as you are.
Choose your own South African adventure
Group famils usually offer a one-size-fits-all trip but not all travellers are the same, so why go on the same holiday? That’s why South African Tourism created the Sawubona Self-Famil program that allows advisors to curate their own itineraries and share them with their travel compadre of choice.
‘Sawubona’ is a Zulu greeting that means “We see you”. It’s the personal touch that makes your Self-Famil trip perfect for you.
“When you experience somewhere soul-stirring like South Africa, the natural inclination is to want to share it with someone special,” Acting Hub Head South African Tourism Australasia Yana Shvarts said.
“It’s the greatest lament we hear when hosting group famils. This Self-Famil program gives advisors the opportunity to do just that and share their tailored trip with a special someone.”
Here’s how to get your South Africa Self-Famil off the page and on the road in two steps:
Step 1: Select your stay
Partnering with more than 35 distinctive properties around the country from luxury safari lodges to vibrant city hotels, South African Tourism has secured complimentary nights and discounted rates, exclusively available to travel advisors and their plus-ones.
And the accommodation options are just astounding. You can spot the Big 5 animals on safari at the luxe Sabi Sands in the Greater Kruger or from a treehouse suite at Jaci’s Lodges in Madikwe Game Reserve.
Venture into the Kalahari Desert with a stay at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, experience Cape Town’s most luxurious properties with views of the iconic Table Mountain or opt to enjoy some of the world’s best wine in the spectacular Cape Winelands. There are just so many amazing ways to stay in South Africa.
Step 2: Tailor your trip
Once your accommodation is locked in, South African Tourism is on hand to make your experience come to life. They’ll help you make the most of your Self-Famil by suggesting experiences, activities and restaurants tailored to your tastes.
South African Tourism is here to support you – not just to arrange your own trips, but also to offer advice for your clients’ trips to South Africa.
Travel advisors can check out the Self-Famil accommodation offers available
Complete the form to unlock 35 accommodation deals in South Africa
If you would like to book one of the properties, contact Melyne Hovasapian, Trade Relations Manager at South African Tourism Australasia via melyne@southafrica.net with your agency details and a current letter of reference from your employer.
Once approved, you can make your booking by contacting the properties directly, referencing the ‘Sawubona Self-Famil’ campaign and attaching a copy of your approval. Remember to CC melyne@southafrica.net in your correspondence.
Happy planning!