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President of African Classic Encounters is the
former CEO of South African Tourism Board
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All tour consultants are native South Africans
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Local offices in Johannesburg and Cape Province
as well as in New York City. You are invited to visit the office in
Manhattan for a personal consultation on your travel to Southern Africa
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Invaluable
and extensive knowledge of Southern Africa
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Working closely with all the major hotels and lodge owners affords African
Classic Encounters the unique ability to be independent and not have a
personal
interest in any lodge or hotel enables African Classic Encounters to be
objective and ensure the best match to interest, budget and preference
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Provides insight into why some safaris are better than others
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Up to date with latest changes in flights, visa requirements, luggage
restrictions
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Knowledge of latest changes imposed by new FCC rules and regulations for
international passengers
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Knowing last minute updates on luggage allowances
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Travel planning avoiding school holidays and local public holidays
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Knowing when hotels and lodges are undergoing renovations and avoiding
booking accommodation during the refurbishment
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Daily updates on pool closures, golf courses booked and blocked off
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In depth knowledge of rooms and its views and whether views are blocked
during summer season by trees and its foliage obstructing an otherwise great
view in other seasons
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Local knowledge of events/festivals taking place that might obstruct traffic
affecting your tour itinerary.
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Knowledge of days and times that museums and galleries are opened
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Time Difference - It helps a lot to arrive on the date that
you have a reservation
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Making reservations and keeping reservations
- Africa works on very strict cancellation penalties
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Planning a travel itinerary around complicated flight connections
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Metric system
- to ensure a good understanding of how systems work
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24-hour clock as opposed to 12 hour clock - Makes all the difference
in being met and catching a flight on time
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Advise on special performances and events taking place whilst you are in the
area
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An introduction and awareness of local customs and social behavior
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Special treatment
for you, the valued client of African Classic Encounters whilst traveling,
with upgrades when possible and special amenities where applicable
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Before departure enjoy access to the
VIP lounge of African Classic
Encounters for invaluable information
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Once a client of African Classic Encounters access to the VIP lounge
prepares you to get the most out of your trip with inside information on
what to do, where to eat and what to eat, when is the best time of day to
participate in certain activities
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See what clients enjoy when they are clients of
African Classic Encounters
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How to become a valued client of African Classic
Encounters
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See what past clients say about African Classic
Encounters - Word on the street
