Travel Trends in 2021: Why Now Is the Time to Plan Your African Safari from Cape Town
Discover the top travel trends in 2021, from luxury South African safari to multi-generation safaris. Plan your dream Cape Town and safari experience today. Dreaming of Africa? Why Now Is the Time to Plan Your African Safari Even as global lockdowns persist, the desire to travel is stronger than ever. If you’re dreaming of wide-open landscapes, breathtaking wildlife, and meaningful travel, there’s no better destination than Africa. Whether it’s a luxury South African safari or a tour from Cape Town to the bush, 2021 is the year to start planning. Unique Travel Experiences Can you spot the Hyena? This is what you yearn for as you sit glued to the screen. Just imagine sitting where I was sitting on the open vehicle and this beautiful Leopard walks past within six feet of you. Truly AMAZING! The Hyena? That was him in the bush to the right of the road. The Leopard stood still in the road staring at the bush before turning to walk away. You could just see the movement of the Hyena between the foliage. This is what you have been missing! The travel trends in 2021 Several respected publications that include Conde’ Nast Traveller and Travel Pulse are talking much the same language when they refer to these expected travel trends. Some of these trends are already establishing themselves in practice, while others are simply confirming what should be common sense when you undertake travel on your dream trip. Travel Trend #1: Remote Work Safaris – Be Productive in the African Bush The pandemic showed us we don’t need an office to do great work. More travellers are choosing to work remotely while on safari, especially in destinations like Cape Town and private reserves. Imagine mornings filled with game drives and afternoons with focused work sessions surrounded by nature. Many people only need their laptop and a good internet connection for a few hours per day to accomplish their tasks and goals. Now you can be out of the office and on Safari in Africa with your family while putting in a highly productive five-to-six-hour workday between your Wildlife viewing activities. Consider that the average person that has to commute daily to a formal office in the city will only be fully productive for around five hours at best. Then they still have to suffer around three hours commuting in crazy traffic. This is a win-win situation. You get to enjoy the valuable family time and your family is ecstatic because they have never seen so much of you. AND you keep the boss happy with a few hours of highly productive work delivering at your best! Family vacations Travel Trend #2: Family Safari Holidays Reconnect Generations 2020 reminded us of the value of quality time with family. Multigenerational trips are rising in popularity, with travellers booking private African safari tours to reconnect with loved ones. In our modern world some families may be spread over several continents. Now is the time for a multi-generation family vacation on Safari far away from the maddening crowds. We owe it to our children that they have time to connect with their grandparents. We owe it to our parents that they have the opportunity to spend time with their beloved grandchildren. Who knows how much time we have on this fragile earth? Your Travel Adviser – A MUST and not a luxury We love the independence that the internet has provided. We can now design and organize our own magical holiday, BUT when things go wrong! What are we to do? When travel plans go sideways, a trusted travel company or Tour Operator becomes your lifeline. A professional adviser helps you book custom Africa safari packages, navigate restrictions, and avoid cookie-cutter deals. All too often travellers are lured by amazing holiday specials and deals at an unbelievable price. So you adjust your personal desires and holiday plans to fit in with this “deal” because there appears to be so much content for the advertised price! But take note! You are just a number adding to the company’s profit margin. You accept THEIR advertised deal on THEIR terms without any possible alterations. And Is this going to be you? Stressed out and clueless in a strange country with the airport shut down? The year 2020 has yet again highlighted the immense value of working with a professional and reputable Travel Adviser. A professional to help create and manage your dream trip. Check out their credentials. There is much to learn from their social media presence. Travel Trend #5: Longer Vacations, Smaller Groups. Travelers are now choosing longer vacations, slower vacation instead of multiple quick getaways. This means smaller groups, private Safari tours, and secluded lodges. Travellers are considering one long vacation for the year. They choose to travel in a smaller select group or a Private Safari for their immediate family only. The itinerary is meticulously planned at a more leisurely pace to avoid crowded amenities and provide the maximum value Travel Adviser does not charge you exorbitant rates. They are paid by the hotels, resorts, and other providers. That is because the Travel Adviser is rendering a service to THEM. The traveller benefits immensely because here is a person that will sing with you when you have a song in your heart. Your Travel Advisor will hold your hand and guide you through any challenges on your trip. They are on call 24/7 and ready to jump into action at a moment’s notice. You cannot place a monetary value on the peace of mind that you will enjoy knowing that you have a consummate professional in your corner. Talk to a Travel Adviser. They have been there! They know what to do! Travel Trend 2021 #6: Responsible Travel And with a Purpose Sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a necessity. The modern traveller wants their money to make a difference. We partner with Fair Trade Tourism-accredited lodges that invest in local communities and conservation. Your professional Travel Advisor will ensure that