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Bushbaby Travel
Bespoke Holidays and Safaris to South Africa and the Indian Ocean
Bushbaby Travel launched in October 2004, offering bespoke family holidays and malaria-free safaris to South Africa and Mauritius. The company was born from a desire to make exciting long haul travel a viable, safe and enjoyable family holiday option.
The appeal of far-away destinations does does not disappear when former globetrotters become parents! However, it is not unusual for families to discount these locations as potentially too stressful and complicated with children.
Abigail Shaw, Managing Director of Bushbaby Travel, comments: "Having regularly visited South Africa before we had our son William, we were keen to return after he was born, but discovered a lack of information from existing tour operators - even finding out which hotels would allow children proved difficult, let alone those which actively welcomed families.
In addition to the usual holiday considerations, parents booking a holiday will ask, 'will the children be able to cope with the journey, will they be safe, will there be child-friendly food and facilities at the hotel and places we want to visit, will we be visiting a malarial region.and will we be able to relax and enjoy ourselves?' Bushbaby Travel is able to provide clients with answers to such questions and give parents the confidence to travel.
Since the launch many couples. including Honeymooners, have also appreciated the personal service and in-depth knowledge offered. In October 2007 Bushbaby expanded their programme to include The Seychelles Islands, Oman and Dubai.
What Bushbaby Travel offers clients:
- A personal and knowledgeable service - from responsible advice about safety issues, to children's meals and the room types most suitable for families.
- Flexibility - clients can choose to book the complete package or accommodation only.
- Value for money - clients are unlikely to be able to make savings by booking independently.
- Client protection - funds are protected by an insurance policy with Travel & General Insurance and ATOL Licence.
- Added Value - after booking, all clients are provided with additional tailor-made advice, including tips on long haul travel with children and information about family-friendly attractions and restaurants. Honeymooners are gifted a bespoke leather-bound Travel Journal.
- Community Awareness - a policy of working with hotels and suppliers which actively benefit their locality.
What South Africa offers adults & children:
- Manageable journey - a convenient, direct, overnight flight now available on a number of airlines.
- No jet lag - there is only a few hours time difference with the UK, avoiding any disruption to routines.
- No health precautions required - no immunisations or malaria treatment required for the regions featured.
- Value - visitors can expect excellent value for money compared to home.
- The great outdoors - the opportunity to see 'The Big Five' in their natural habitat and explore over 3,000 km of coastline, bordering two Oceans frequented by whales and dolphins.
- Family fun - from the thrills and spills of the Valley of the Waves, Sun City to a trip up Table Mountain.
- Cosmopolitan cities and resorts - explore vibrant Cape Town and sophisticated coastal resorts such as Plettenberg Bay and Knysna.
- Unique hotels and lodges - accommodation in stunning surroundings, from a 5-star safari lodge hidden in the trees to a boutique hotel set on its own waterfront quay - all providing a warm welcome for families.
- Relaxation - from golf courses and spas in spectacular settings to award-winning food.
