About — Spoor Travel

How we work

You get in contact with us and tell us what your wish is for your trip, what activities you like, where you want to go and in general what is important for you.
You provide us with a budget
We start the process with putting together your trip. Often we set up a few suggestions for you, and from here we make adjustments where necessary.
It is important for us to be available and stay in contact with you before and during your trip.

What we Offer

We create tailor made trips to Southern Africa.
We can assist in all aspects in the planning of the trip, from accommodation, to transport and booking of activities.
Accommodation in either Big 5 reserves, or some of the surrounding wildlife areas.
Big 5 Safaris, in some of the world’s most famous wildlife destinations.

Photographic and walking safaris.
Accommodation in and around Cape Town and its wine regions.

Why book with us

Local Knowledge. We will provide you with our advice, share our personal experiences and provide you with invaluable insiders information

Handpicked accommodation. We only use accommodation that we have tried and tested and can attest to ourself.

Value for money. Your trip booked with Spoor Travel will cost you no more than if you booked it yourself. Our close relationship with suppliers means more often than not, your trip booked through Spoor Travel, will cost your less than if you organize it yourself.

We are mindful of sustainability, and the environment. We strive to only source travel sustainable destinations and activities, of which some are heavily involved in local conservation efforts. We only offer cruelty free options in all of our activities, and only support ethically sound initiatives.

FAQ

Southern Africa is a all year destination, as different regions offer spectacular holiday opportunities at different times of the year. Spring starts around September and summer draws to an end around April, with the warmest months being from November to February.
Depending on where you want to go, and the kind of activities you are interested in.
Safaris are better in the Spring and Autumn months, as this provides milder climates with temperatures averaging 25 degrees. The bush is not as lush in these months, making it easier to spot the wildlife.
The Cape is absolutely breathtaking in Spring and Summer
If you want to do seasonal activities, then the months that they are available would be best, for example Whale watching is optimal around October, but the summer months are of course ideal for beach holidays!
This is where we come in, we have positioned ourselves to be able to curate packages for every budget. When working with our customers, we are able to advise the most cost-effective ways to travel and stay.
You don’t need to stay at the most expensive lodges to have an amazing experience.
South Africa is known for being a very affordable country to live in, and the exchange rate is very favorable to European travelers.
We aim to offer you piece of mind when planning your trip. From securing safe transfers between all your planned activities, to only relying on reputable partners, we aim to ensure that every guest has a happy and safe experience. We even offer complete guided tours.
Southern Africa is considered safe to travel to, if you apply all the normal safety principles when visiting any big city all over the world.
Being aware of your surroundings and avoiding problem areas minimizes the risk tremendously.
Even with self-drive guest we are able to advise on the best way to go about your travels hassle free.
We offer a variety of accommodation options.
Big 5: The safari camps, situated in Big 5 reserves, range from rustic bush camps with comfortable tents, to beautiful on suite tented rooms with private decks on the banks of the Olifants river, to luxurious private bungalows in a lodge setting, all surrounded by the beautiful African bush.
Other options include boutique lodges in wildlife estates, the wildlife estates are a fantastic alternative, as there is mostly general game like antelope zebra and giraffe on them, offering the chance to go for walks or bike rides on your own amongst the animals. These lodges are conveniently situated close to town and other activities like mountain trips or a day of shopping, while still surrounded by beautiful wildlife.
Air B&B style houses that you can rent for exclusive use in the wildlife areas.