We have people of all ages and backgrounds working at the office. Ages range from early 20 to not so early 60. But our more senior colleagues are by no means fossils or office dinosaurs who spend their days off looking out of a window. Just the other day a female consultant well in her 60s told us about the highlight of her Garden Route holiday: slinging from tree top to tree top in a canopy tour! Others like to go hiking, surfing and diving in weekends. Our active senior colleagues, and the (grand)parents of our younger ones, prove the only thing that is ancient about today’s senior citizens, is the stereotypes surrounding them. Or as one of our more mature colleagues exclaimed happily the other day: “Life STARTS at 60!”
This inspired us to create some organised bus tours for people over 50 who are still young at heart. The name came to us at one of our vivid lunch break conversations: “No Spring Chicken Tours!”
So are you one of those people who thinks retirement is not the end but rather a new beginning? Do you know people who have matured in age but not in spirit? Then these tours are for you!
We have a great 7 day Kruger Park and Panorama Route Tour departing and ending in Johannesburg and another 9 day tour ex Cape Town that takes you to the Garden Route and the Karoo. The tours are by luxury, air-conditioned coach and are designed so you don’t have to spend long periods in the bus and there are no strenuous activities. This makes them very suitable to those who don’t go hiking or diving every weekend!
Affordable rates from ZAR 4950 per person sharing. Or ZAR 5800 for single travelers. Includes comfortable accommodation, entrance fees and many activities including a game drive.
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
No Spring Chicken Tours
Monday, 6 June 2011
Sandra's Safari
Our German marketing intern Sandra just returned from her trip on the Garden Route. Especially the horseback safari in the Addo Elephant National Park left an impression...
“This is my first time in South Africa. Until now the only place I have seen was Cape Town. A recent trip to the Garden Route gave me the opportunity to see a bit more of the country. It exceeded all my expectations! Everywhere I went I met open-minded, hospitable people, I stayed at very nice accommodations and was overwhelmed by the abundance of wildlife. My personal highlight was a horseback safari in Addo. I love horse riding. Being able to do this surrounded by wildlife was an amazing experience, although at first a little intimidating. I was worried I’d upset or disturb the other animals. But my friendly guide Xholani took all my fear away. He provided me with a lot of information about every animal we saw, the history of Addo and some interesting facts about South Africa. Even though it’s winter time we had a lovely sunny day. The strong wind was a light disadvantage, because the animals can smell the horses easier and possibly run away. But anyway… it was an awesome feeling to ride through the game reserve, watching zebras gallop in front of you, antelopes feeding their babies and not to be forgotten the impressive elephants of course. I will never forget the sight of elephants drinking from one of the rivers in the reserve. While we were watching this group, suddenly another herd appeared in front of us. My heart was beating in my throat and my horse seemed a bit anxious too. But Xholani stayed calm and took a photo of me in front of the elephants before we galloped away. To explore Addo by horseback is an awesome experience – whether you are a beginner or an expert, you should try it.”
