Wedding Collection – Guiding you to your perfect wedding
Posted by: africacollection in Uncategorized, africa holidays on July 6th, 2010
Marrying abroad is becoming ever more popular and Africa Collection is pleased to offer a comprehensive range of wedding and honeymoon options. We can deliver a unique and cost-effective day to remember at a hand-picked selection of locations and properties.
Team of knowledgeable staff indulge their passion
Share your love for one another in the most spectacular surroundings, and let our team of knowledgeable staff indulge their passion for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean to help you plan an unforgettable event.
These have long been popular destinations for romantics. Imagine a ceremony at the top of Table Mountain, overlooking the ‘Mother City’ of Cape Town; or on a private game reserve with the magic of the African bush as a backdrop. Or you may prefer a tropical affair on a white sandy beach in Mauritius, or amongst the vineyards at one of South Africa’s top wine estates.
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse - Cape Winelands, South Africa
A typical wedding package will include:
* The acommodation
* Magistrate, ceremony and the legal documentation
* All decor, flowers and wedding cake
* Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine
The package can vary and we would be more than happy to tailor-make arrangements to meet your meet your individual requirements. Perhaps let us arrange a twin-centre wedding and honeymoon trip, allowing you to combine your two dream locations?
Legends Hotel, Mauritius
Hand-picked selection of hotels and lodges
Nearly every travel brochure or website you can find will refer to their ‘hand-picked’ selection of hotels and lodges – but in our case it really is true! The wedding venues we offer are our close partners, some of whom we have worked with for nearly twenty years. Choosing from 5-star, and selected 4-star establishments, we guide you to the very best in creature comfort, customer service, facilities, cuisine and perhaps most importantly, attention to detail.
Contact us for more information on our ‘wedding collection’
Happy 10th Birthday to Africa Collection
Posted by: africacollection in Uncategorized on July 2nd, 2010
A big Happy Birthday to Africa Collection who reached their 10 year anniversary on 01st July 2010.
Founded on 01st July 2000 Africa Collection became the UK based office for the Portfolio Collection in South Africa. As well as marketing this unique collection of establishments we launched a reservations service, enabling travellers to book Portfolio establishments via a UK office. We are now a fully bonded tour operator, and from these beginnings we are excited to be able to present our website to Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean – 8 amazing countries & countless hand-picked travel experiences.
Over 10 years, three office moves, and one World Cup later we have built up our years of travel experience, reaching nearly 100 years between our 7 experienced and knowledgeable staff. And that is not to mention the 20 staff in South Africa.
Africa’s Collections 10 year journey:
Africa Collection Offices at Station Road, Horsham, West Sussex between July 2000 – October 2003
Chris Forestcue (Director of Africa Collection), James Westrip (Director of Africa Collection), Lee-Anne Carnell and Carin
Doors open at Africa Collection on 01st July 2000
Liz Westby-Nunn (Director of Portfolio Collection) and James Westrip (Director of Africa Collection UK)
Liz Westby-Nunn and James Westrip at the Station Road Offices – 16 July 2000
James Westrip, Liz Westby-Nunn, Chris Fortescue, Guy, Alison Whitfield and Tesna George
Outside the Africa Collection office’s promoting South Africa – 18 July 2000
Ailsa Tavares joined Africa Collection in August 2001, taking over Lee-Anne Carnell whilst she was on maternity leave.
The Africa Collection Offices in the centre of Horsham between October 2003 – October 2006
Gough House, Horsham, West Sussex
Lucy Forster joined Africa Collection in November 2004, Becca Spurgeon joined Africa Collection on 13th September 2005, and Brad Bennetts joined Africa Collection in September 2006
Africa Collections current office, Portfolio House, nr Horsham, West Sussex – October 2006 – present
Portfolio House, Field Place Estate, nr Horsham, West Sussex
Africa Collection in the snow - 2007
Brad Bennetts, Lee-Anne Carnell, James Westrip, Becca Spurgeon, Chris Fortescue and Lucy Forster
The Africa Collection team at their summer BBQ – summer 2007
Laura Turley joined Africa Collection in January 2008 and Lucy Forster left Africa Collection in July 2008 to take on a new venture in UK corporate travel.
Brad Bennetts, Lee-Anne Carnell, James Westrip, Becca Spurgeon, Chris Fortescue and Laura Turley
Simone Fortescue, Chris Fortescue, James Westrip, Laura Turley, Brad Bennetts, Becca Spurgeon, Lee-Anne Carnell and Ailsa Tavares
Africa Collection launches their new ‘Wild Encounters’ adventure progamme. The team above in Morocco experiencing the Morocco itinerary – January 2010
Awards won – South African Airways ‘Best African Specialist’ 2007, 2008 and 2009
Wendy Baker-Gourley joined Africa Collection on 01st March 2010
James Westrip, Lee-Anne Carnell, Chris Fortescue, Becca Spurgeon, Brad Bennetts, Wendy Baker-Gourley and Laura Turley
Please do contact us on:
Telephone – +44 (1403) 256655
Website - www.africacollection.com
New Adventure Programme – Wild Encounters
Posted by: africacollection in africa holidays on July 1st, 2010
Head “off the beaten track” with Africa Collection’s new WILD ENCOUNTERS
Africa Collection has launched an exciting new venture, called WILD ENCOUNTERS – a selection of adventure & activity based holidays that are all about the experience and offer a genuine Encounter, be it with people, places or wildlife. For example, in Cape Town our guests would not see Table Mountain on a typical coach tour. Wild Encounters’ clients would rather walk up Table Mountain, abseil down & then cycle into town for an altogether different experience …
Wild Encounters Logo
Another developing trend is for the more upmarket Overland Tour – discovering a new region or country from, literally, the ground up! These days, Overland Tours are becoming increasingly popular with Thirty-Something travellers with a spirit for adventure – who want to spend time in real places, with real people for a more “organic” interactive holiday experience.
Foot Steps Across Africa - Botswana
Take a look at www.wildencounters.com and www.africacollection.com for more information
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
Africa Collection – +44 (1403) 256655
Wild Encounters – +44 (1403) 282000
Exhibiting at Game Fair – July 2010
Posted by: africacollection in Uncategorized on June 30th, 2010
The CLA Game Fair is the world’s biggest celebration of the countryside and country sports, this year it is being held at Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, a new and exciting venue.
Africa Collection will be exhibiting at the show between Friday 23 July – Sunday 25 July.
The CLA Game Fair covers all country sports and countryside activities via major show areas and features which include demonstrations, displays, debates, championships, competitions, tuition and many ‘Have a Go’ opportunities.
Ragley Hall is a well located new venue for visitors coming from all directions. The M40, M5, M6 and M42 motorways are all located close to Alcester offering good access to the show. More information please visit - http://www.gamefair.co.uk/
Please do come and visit us – we would love to see you and run through a tailor made itinerary with you.
Contact us for further information:
Telephone – +44 (1403) 256655
Email – info@africacollection.com
Website – www.africacollection.com
‘Best African Specialist 2010′ by South African Airways
Posted by: africacollection in Uncategorized on June 29th, 2010
Africa Collection awarded ‘Best African Specialist’ for third year running
South African Airways UK, held its Annual Awards Presentation on Sunday 09th May 2010 at this year’s Indaba Show, Durban, South Africa. Africa Collection were one of the agents recognised for their continued support of the airline during what was considered to be an exceptionally challenging year.
“A crucial contribution to tourism development to South Africa and beyond” South African Airways Head of Europe, Michael Bentele presented the award to Africa Collection.
For more information on tailor made holidays to South Africa please do not hesitate to contact us:
Telephone – +44 (1403) 256655
Email – info@africacollection.com
Website – www.africacollection.com
Africa Collections Agent Incentive Educational
Posted by: africacollection in africa holidays on June 29th, 2010
For all you agents out there… Africa Collection is offering travel agents a chance to win a place on their ‘Agent’s Incentive Educational’ to South Africa in September 2010.
To win a place on this fantastic trip and to see what South Africa has to offer, all you need to do is make 2 or more bookings with Africa Collection which must include at a minimum of 4 seats with South African Airways, and you will automatically be entered into the draw.
Safari in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
The luxury itinerary to South Africa includes, the following:
Two nights in Cape Town, One night in Hermanus, Two nights in Mpumalanga, Two nights on safari in the world renowned Kruger National Park, Return South African Airways flights to / from London Heathrow and ground arrangements, with compliments of South African Airways and Africa Collection.
The draw will take place on 01st August 2010, with all deposits received by 31st July 2010.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for a personal quotation for your clients:
Telephone – 01403 256655
Email – info@africacollection.com
Website – www.africacollection.com
Africa Collection is now on Facebook and Twitter
Posted by: africacollection in Uncategorized on June 29th, 2010
Africa Collection now has a new page on Facebook and Twitter. The Africa Collection team will be collectively contributing to this page and you will find day to day happenings at the Africa Collection offices and interesting experiences we feel are worth sharing.
Updates will include news articles from each of the establishments with their latest happenings and offers, latest show dates and articles from our recent trips to Southern Africa & the Indian Ocean.
Please click here to join our Facebook page
Please click here to follow us on Twitter
We hope you find our posts and tweets interesting and useful to yourselves.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us on:
Telephone – +44 (1403) 256655
Email – info@africacollection.com
Website – www.africacollection.com
Africa Collection makes a noise about the World Cup
Posted by: africacollection in South Africa World Cup on June 18th, 2010
The team at Africa Collection is making a noise about the FIFA World Cup and holidays in South Africa in the run up to celebrating their 10 year anniversary. The rural countryside in West Sussex resounded with the blaring of South African flag-themed vuvuzelas as the team got well and truly into the spirit of the football fever gripping South Africa, and the World, at the moment.
Africa Collection Team making a noise at their offices
Africa Collection’s 10 year birthday on 01st July is yet another cause for celebration. Just last month, Africa Collection was awarded ‘Best African Specialist’ for the third year running by South African Airways UK at its annual Indaba Awards in Durban, South Africa. A great achievement indeed in what was an exceptionally challenging year.
Visit our website for the latest special offers and events.
If you would ”like” to become a fan of Africa Collection on Facebook please click here for the latest news and events from Africa and the Indian Ocean.
Africa Collection Team making a noise at their offices
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 (0) 1403 256655 or info@africacollection.com
Africa holidays have a lot to offer
Posted by: africacollection in africa holidays on June 16th, 2010
It’s hard to talk about Africa at the moment without talking about the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup, but there is more to Africa than the football competition in South Africa, and it has plenty to offer holiday makers without the addition of top class football.
While players complain about the incessant horn-blowing, beyond the stadiums and heaving crowds of football supporters are large animal reserves packed with amazing animals like lions, elephants and rhinos. Read the rest of this entry »
Disappointment for Rio Ferdinand as his World Cup Adventure turns into a South Africa Holiday
Posted by: africacollection in South Africa World Cup on June 7th, 2010
It’s been a terrible weekend for England fans, as the news that Rio Ferdinand injured his knee during a training session spread across the country.
The thirty-two year old Manchester United centre back became England captain this year, having made 78 appearances for his country in previous tournaments, qualifiers and friendlies. He has withdrawn from the tournament after the injury to a ligament in his knee, suffered just 24 hours after arriving in South Africa.
Courtesy of @Paolo Camera on Flickr
What losing their captain and central defender Ferdinand will do to the England squad’s morale remains to be seen Read the rest of this entry »
