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Group Tour to East and South Africa
Group tours and educational travel to East and South Africa

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Specialists in Group Tours to South Africa

Who among us hasn’t dreamed of visiting the veld and seeing the wildlife in Kenya or South Africa? With Casterbridge Tours, you can turn those dreams into realities in a most satisfying way. We offer so many alternatives in East and South Africa that they can barely be touched upon in so little space. We feel we are truly your best choice when it comes to navigating the options. Some of the reasons why are outlined below.

The Best Flights to South Africa on Guaranteed Dates

We have exceptionally close relationships with many National and international air carriers, including British Airways, Air France, and South African Airways. The many choices available allow us to find your group the very best flights and fares, with minimal connections in order to make your trip as stress free as possible. We strive to make your time in the air and in airports as efficient as it can be, without the unnecessary stress and increased cost of extra time lost in transit.

Casterbridge always guarantee your tour dates and you will know your proposed flight schedule and routing as much as 11 months in advance of your tour!

Our Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guides in South Africa

As we all know, there can be a few bumps in even the smoothest of roads. While we strive to ensure none pop up on your tour, you can relax knowing that your exclusive Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guide is there if they do.

In South Africa and Kenya, your Tour Manager/Guide will live locally and be fluent in both the local languages and English. He or she will be with you 24 hours a day, from airport arrival to airport departure, in order to confirm reservations, help you get from place to place, and suggest free-time and evening activities that meet your group’s needs and budget.

Casterbridge Tour Manager/Guides are continuously evaluated and only those with the highest recommendations from our groups are permitted to stay with us. We hand-pick each Casterbridge Guide to make certain they meet our exacting standards.

The Expertise and Perspective of Local Guides in South Africa

Never underestimate the value of expertise, especially when it is shared willingly with eager learners of any age. For this reason, Casterbridge strives to provide you with local specialist guides at the most important sites on your itinerary. These local specialists are in addition to the 24-hour presence of your exclusive Tour Manager/Guide. Each if them is trained to impart even the tiniest detail of their particular area of expertise. On tours of South Africa or Kenya, we generally plan for you to have a local guide with you at some point every day, excluding arrival and departure days.

You can designate those sites where you would like to have a specialist guide and tell us whether you would prefer them to present an academic or a cultural emphasis that focuses on the specific theme of your tour.

A Balance of Educational Visits, Cultural Experiences, and Recreational Activities

Balance is essential, not only in life, but also on a great tour. Casterbridge makes every effort to achieve that balance by offering a variety of recreational and cultural activities to complement the educational opportunities along your tour. It may be taking a drumming lesson, visiting a local school or business, or going on a safari. Whatever your preference, we have many different options for fun, exciting experiences while in Kenya or South Africa.

Click here for our Cross-Cultural Connections, where you will find a comprehensive list of the recreational and cultural opportunities available in Central and South Africa.

Our Accommodations and Meals in South Africa

As a standard in South Africa and Kenya, Casterbridge Tours chooses 4-star and superior 3-star hotels, but also chooses some great eco-lodges in the veld and on wildlife preserves. As always, you are free to request alternate accommodation for your group. Each hotel is evaluated following each stay and we continue to use only those who are consistently rated highly by our groups. When possible, we prefer to use smaller, family owned hotels as opposed to giant concrete monoliths. Please feel free to ask for a list of sample hotels in the area your group will be traveling.

As part of our educational travel philosophy, we always strive to give our groups extensive exposure to the local people and culture. Part of that experience is, of course, sampling the local cuisine. In South Africa and Kenya, you will sample regional cuisine, in local restaurants.

This means that as much as possible, we will have meals in local restaurants away from the hotels for an authentic dining experience.

All Admissions Are Included in South Africa

A standard Casterbridge Tour includes the cost of all admissions, excursions and cultural activities. There are never any optional excursions or activities. We feel that if you have come the distance to be here, you should have the opportunity to enjoy as much as you can without having to reach into your pocket again. In addition, Casterbridge is one of very few operators who will pre-book your group into as many major attractions as we can.

Pre-booking ensures that we always receive group admission rates, we can pay them in advance, and your group can bypass the lines. This unparalleled level of service and value has come to be expected by group leaders choosing Casterbridge as their tour operator.

Undiscovered Jewels and Hidden Treasures in South Africa

Because Casterbridge Tours is a custom tour operator, we can offer you tremendous flexibility in your itinerary. We can mold your schedule to your specific, detailed needs. So we would be delighted to take you to any of the many places in South Africa or Kenya that are not necessarily commonly found on a standard itinerary. Just let us know where you want to go and we will ensure you get there!

Your tour is truly your tour with Casterbridge!

Register to plan an educational tour to South Africa, either online or by calling 1-800-522-2398. Start planning your group travel program today!


Group Tour to South Africa