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Our holiday - South Africa
The trip went beautifully! The service provided by Parkers African Travel was superb. I can´t think of any way to improve it. Five stars aren´t enough to describe it. Of course you can quote me on this, to anyone at all. A few comments on the places we stayed...read more
Sleeping out under the stars
Sleeping out under the stars is the hot, new safari offering and our clients are loving it! Not long ago, a couple at Rhino Walking Safaris in Kruger had a once-in-a-lifetime sleep out when three lionesses hunted down a kudu under their sleeping platform. Later, five hyenas muscled in and...read more
A small boy in Zambia - update
Last month we asked you to help buy a little boy a wheelchair. Five year old John was born with legs that end above knee level and just one hand. Although he can crawl around with remarkable speed he could not go far and was unable to attend pre-school. His...read more
Bonjour. We returned from Madagascar.
Bonjour Ken & Jan We returned back from Madagascar 2 days ago. Everything went well, we had a fantastic holiday. Thanks again for a perfect organisation. And thanks for "have patience, this is Africa" advice....it came in useful a few times. Here is a bit of feedback on...read more
An amazing honeymoon
Hi Ken, Thank you very much. The honeymoon was exceptional, we had an amazing time, so we're more than happy to let you have some feedback. Most importantly, everything went very smoothly and we were always well looked after. This was largely down to our driver Jimmy who...read more
Back from our hols
Back from our hols Just to let you know that we are back in Cyprus safe and sound. We both had a wonderful time as everything went like clockwork. Excellent breakfast and accommodation at Sir Roy's with very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast at The Hide Away and...read more
Leopard - a near miss
Leopard - a near miss on our bush walk! - Just wanted to thank you for arranging such a lovely holiday for us. Everything ran like clockwork! Our highlights were definitely the safari, shark diving and then the time spent at yours. Isimangaliso park is stunning although...read more
A small boy in Zambia
A Small boy in Zambia - Many of our regular readers may have been wondering what we have been up to in recent months. Where have the Parkers Newsletters gone? Why aren’t we getting them anymore? Well, we have been busy working behind the scenes developing a range of...read more
Is the Whale Shark a whale, a shark or a fish?
Is the Whale Shark a whale, a shark or a fish? - Simple. It’s a fish. Actually, it’s the biggest fish in the world and a fully grown whale shark can be as long as 15 m in length and weigh 20 tones. Whale sharks are estimated...read more
Reilly’s Rock Hilltop Lodge, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swaziland
Reilly’s Rock Hilltop Lodge, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Swaziland - On our way from the Kruger to our next stop at St. Lucia, we needed a convenient stop-over in the Kingdom of Swaziland and Parkers booked us into for dinner, bed and breakfast at Reilly’s Rock, perched high on a...read more
The Charge of the Ellie Brigade
The Charge of the Ellie Brigade - It was early morning. Everything was quiet on the Reserve and, in the distance, we could hear the sound of a breeding herd of elephants moving through the bush, feeding as they went. Our guide crept forward in the Land Rover,...read more
The Elephant’s Tail
The Elephant’s Tail - “We were walking towards one of the hides in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal to see if the waterfall was still running. It was very quiet and all we could hear were the birds singing and the wind rustling in the trees. As...read more
Great White Shark Cage Diving
Great White Shark Cage Diving - We arrived in Gansbaai, Western Cape, and it was quite a chilly day. We met up with the boat skipper for the inevitable safety briefing then we were off to the beach to board the boat! Sailing out through the surf was...read more
My Big 5... 6... 7... 8
Thank you Parkers. You recommended we spend just a little more than we intended so we could stay at the most brilliant lodge in the Sabi Sabi collection. I’m so glad we did! In just three game drives, we saw the big 5, including a leopard with it’s impala supper...read more
first time in africa?
First time in Africa? - Parkers African Travel have developed an excellent reputation for looking after first time visitors to Southern Africa, so if you aren’t sure where to start, just contact us and we’ll guide you through the process. If you’ve never travelled to Southern Africa...read more
let us create your perfect holiday
Choosing your safari - A typical day on safari starts with a pre-dawn wake up call, coffee or tea and biscuits. As the sun rises, you will already be heading into the bush with your guide and tracker on a wildlife viewing drive or walk, stopping for more snacks...read more
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Bush, Beach & Mountains in South Africa and Lesotho
A two week Holiday - Bush, Beach & Mountains in South Africa and Lesotho - Overview: To include a Big 5 Safari, Indian Ocean beach & fabulous mountain retreats in South Africa & Lesotho ...read more
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SATIB24 Crisis Call is a 24 hour emergency call service that manages guest related accidents and incidents.
Typical examples of emergency incidents are:
* the sudden onset of potentially serious illness
* an accident resulting in serious injury
* an assault, rape, kidnap or other crime that threatens life or well being
* exposure to blood, poisons or other hazardous materials
* a fire or other natural disaster
The emergency call will be answered by a trained wilderness medical doctor who will access the situation and activate the appropriate action to be taken.
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Public Liability - ZAR5 million / incident / occurance AND Professional Indemnity - ZAR2 million / incident / occurance
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