Cape Town T-Bag Art

Heading to Cape Town? Include a visit to T-Bag Designs, a small company nestling in the mountain valley of Hout Bay, not far from Cape Town’s CBD.

To learn more about T-Bag Designs, watch their short promotional video by clicking here.

 

The 2AFRIKA Team

Love in Cape Town - South Africa

Click Here and take a moment to enjoy the side of Cape Town that the guidebooks do not pay much (needed) attention to! With sincere and heartfelt gratitude to James Fernie and his team for their unending dedication 'to change'

Kenya Safari Savings

Learn how to save with 2AFRIKA. The Greatest Safari Sale on Earth is still on and today we discuss Kenya on SALE. You will hear a new performing artist and Ed Ewert wraps up with Behind The Lens, the last session before he leaves for Africa.

The Washington Post featured our AFFORDABLE ZIMBABWE series. Learn more on One Voice from Africa tonight at 6:00PM  Eastern or On-Demand at leisure.

African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa - SOLD OUT

Today, the African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa set to depart from the United States on January 30, 2012, sold out!

The African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa will enjoy the superior in-flight services of South African Airways to and from the Republic of South Africa. Once there, the group will visit the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg. 

Accommodation is luxurious - in Cape Town, the group will enjoy the gracious hospitality of The Cape Grace, and in Johannesburg, the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel . . . both befitting properties for this celebratory group most of who are visiting the Republic of South Africa for the first time.

The 'accent' is 'cultural' and every aspect of the planning has included elements of fun, history, culture and 'historical importance'. Unquestionably the African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa will return to the United States bringing with the true sense of 'ubuntu', a concept that 'I am - because you are', and a true sense of being 'present' as all South Africans express the warmth of genuine hospitality!

South Africa - it's possible . . . if you would  like to learn more about arranging a group to South Africa, visit www.2afrika.com or 'One Voice From Africa' for more information.

The Greatest Safari Sale on Earth - NOW ON

Join us for an exclusive show on One Voice From Africa as six wonderful guests and I listen to magnificent music performed by Mario Frangoulis - and share our 'thoughts' on this incredible Greek tenor and what he means to each of us. 

We're live at 10:00AM EST on Saturday, April 23rd and you're invited to call in and pay a dedication to Mario the moment we open the lines for callers! 

Join us - it is going to be a remarkable show!

African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa

African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa

African Art Museum of Maryland Cultural Tour to South Africa

On 'One Voice From Africa' today (Monday April 19, 2011), Doris Ligon from the African Art Museum of Maryland and Kenneth Hieber launch the Museums 30^th Anniversary 'Cultural Tour' to South Africa, scheduled to depart in January 2012.

The 'Cultural Tour' visits the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg and offers excellent pre and post excursions on the luxurious Blue Train and the nearby Victoria Falls.

Click Here for today's 'One Voice From Africa' show page and feel free to call in with questions relative to this 'Cultural Tour'

For more information on the tour, please click here

2AFRIKA launches UBUNTU SAFARI SALE

In the wake of winning the South African Tourism 2011 Ubuntu Award for 'Outstanding Achievement in Creative Marketing', 2AFRIKA offered the members of its mailing list a preview of the 'just launched' UBUNTU SAFARI SALE!

"We’re glowing at our achievement," said company president Kenneth Hieber "and for being acknowledged for our efforts by South African Tourism, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude."

The South African Tourism 2011 Ubuntu Awards under the patronage of H.E. Ebrahim Rasool, South African Ambassador to the United States, Hon. Marthinus van Schalkwyk. South African Minister of Tourism and Amb. Kingsley Makhubela, Director General, was hosted by Ms. Thandiwe January-McLean, Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism, Ms. Sthu Zungu, President North America of South African Tourism and Mr. Peter Greenberg, Master of Ceremonies.

"The evening was enchanting," Hieber said, "and I will display our UBUNTU AWARD prominently and very proudly in our offices as a reminder that All Things Are Possible."

2AFRIKA has operated in the United States since the summer of 1995 and specializes in affordable tours and safaris to Africa, which is where Hieber was born and raised before relocating to the United States of America.

"Will you strive at continue doing your best at keeping Africa affordable?" a reporter asked Hieber to which the response was a warm smile and a sincere "Of course we will."

Hieber plans to slash tour and safari prices to Africa for a limited period while as he puts it "I am still glowing."

For more information on 2AFRIKA, visit the company website. You can also listen to Hieber’s radio talk show One Voice From Africa which airs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in a computer near you at 7:00PM Eastern. For more information, click here.

2AFRIKA receives South African Tourism 2011 Ubuntu Award

At the St. Regis Hotel in New York City last night (April 07, 2011), 2AFRIKA President, Kenneth Hieber was honored by South African Tourism and received the 2011 Ubuntu Award  for 'Outstanding Achievement in Creative Marketing'.

The South African Tourism 2011 Ubuntu Awards under the patronage of H.E. Ebrahim Rasool, South African Ambassador to the United States, Hon. Marthinus van Schalkwyk. South African Minister of Tourism and Amb. Kingsley Makhubela, Director General, was hosted by Ms. Thandiwe January-McLean, Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism, Ms. Sthu Zungu, President North America of South African Tourism and Mr. Peter Greenberg, Master of Ceremonies.

The New York Times Travel Show - New York, NY

With my mentor - Arthur Frommer

With Sthu Zungu, President North America South African Tourism and the South African Consul  General George Moneyemangene 

With Arthur Frommer and his daughter, Pauline Frommer

Virginia Dionisio - Manager Trade Relations - South African Tourism

With 'Ms' Egypt

Our South African booth at the New York Times Travel Show

Ed Salvato - introducing our 'panel'

ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA takes to the air tomorrow from New York City

ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA takes to the air tomorrow from New York City with the pilot episode going live at 4:00PM EST.

Unlike any other radio talk show, ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA focuses solely on African tourism. Over the course of the season, listeners will learn how to get there, where to go, when to go, how to get around, what to pack and much more.

Hosted by 2AFRIKA, INC.’s founder & president Kenneth R. Hieber ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA features a lineup of distinguished guests whose intimate knowledge on Africa stems from their African nativity. Hieber and his guests help you organize your African travel arrangements without you having to spend hours researching web sites, reading 100’s of guidebooks, or trying to do it yourself, hoping you have invested your hard-earned dollars wisely.

Visit ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA (the official web site), the ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA section on the 2AFRIKA website for current and upcoming schedules and topics as well as the official ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA 'station' on BLOGTALKRADIO, to learn more!

Have questions you need answered? Simply call us on 1-619-639-4749 during the second segment of the broadcast and talk to the experts!

Listen to ONE VOICE FROM AFRICA and 'plan to save'.

This weeks line up includes introductions to South Africa. Listeners are introduced to extraordinary talent from Africa with the smooth sensual sounds of recording artist Natalie Gamsu. Ed Ewert introduces photographic lessons each Tuesday from 'Behind the Lens' at the top of the second segment and Marion Valderrama brings you the 'Flavor of the Week' at the top of the first segment each Thursday.

This and much more from the nations foremost travel authority on African tourism.

ANYONE FOR CAPE TOWN?

The best part of all is that we have just sent a family of six to this stunning penthouse in Cape Town for a 7-Day / 6-Night stay . . . and for all six, in ‘high-season’, the price was $4,999 – yes, for ALL 6 for 6 nights!

So, want to go to Cape Town?

2AFRIKA, INC. is fully committed to your Satisfaction, Security, and Safety at all times, and is actively involved in 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism'

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SPOT IN AFRICA - PLEASE VISIT

See the splendor of the African sunset . . . resting on the hills as the distant call of the lion beckons nightfall in a place you have always dreamt of . . .

2AFRIKA, INC. is fully committed to your Satisfaction, Security, and Safety at all times, and is actively involved in 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism'

NEW TOURISM ROUTE FOR THEEWATERSKLOOF - WESTERN CAPE - SOUTH AFRICA

Theewaterskoof Municipality in the Cape Overberg is planning to launch the Cape Country Meander in September 2010, a self-drive route to showcase the region's wine, nature, adventure and sport attractions. Theewaterskloof is an agricultural region covering the towns of Grabouw, Villiersdorp, Botrivier, Grenadendal, Greyton, Caledon, Tesslesdal, and Riversonderend.

Visitors making their way along the south Cape coast to explore the Atlantic coastline, before heading off to the Garden Route, often overlook these towns.

To improve the area's competitiveness in the tourism industry, the Theewaterskloof Municipality has announced it is planning to launch the Cape Country Meander Route in September 2010. Simultaneously, a multi-pronged tourism development strategy to revive and transform the local economy, and that will benefit local communities, SMME’s (small-medium micro enterprises), and tourism product and service providers, is being implemented.

The region of Theewaterskloof is recognised for its fruit and wine farms. Elgin and Grabouw together comprise the apple-growing centre of the Cape, and Bot River’s Chenin Blanc wines win international awards.

The area lends itself to outdoor sports like mountain biking, hiking, cross-country marathons, water skiing, boating and fishing. A number of towns on the route fall within the Cape Floral Kingdom World Heritage Site, giving visitors access to the Green Mountain Eco Route (the world’s first biodiverse wine route) and the Groenland Mountain Conservancy in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.

Under the theme ‘revive your love of touring’, the Cape Country Meander Route will be marketed as a self-drive discovery experience as opposed to a typical A to B route. Wine, nature and adventure sport enthusiasts looking to get out of town and explore country back roads, will be able to design their own itinerary, and travel at their own pace, using the variety of attractions and accommodation options along the route.

Compared to other regions in the Overberg, Theewaterskloof is underdeveloped and largely undiscovered. It's this ‘barefoot and unplugged’ quality that the region's stakeholders hope will lure new local and international visitors to the area.

2AFRIKA, INC. is fully committed to your Satisfaction, Security, and Safety at all times, and is actively involved in 'Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism'

SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM HAS VOTED – AND 2AFRIKA IS ONE OF EIGHT WINNERS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South African Tourism invited 100 Tour Operators to submit a proposal as to HOW they would effectively promote South Africa to the North American market. 2AFRKA, INC. submitted its proposal alongside some of the finest Tour Operators . . . and then patiently awaited the judge’s decision as to who the eight winners would be!

Finally, after (what must have been a grueling experience for them), the winners were announced!

And we quote . . . .

Dear valued travel partner,

Thank you for participating in the Journey of Discovery Tour Operator Initiative. Each of the proposals were excellent and we appreciate the efforts you and your teams put into this initiative.

The winners have been selected and we would like to congratulate the following tour operators for their outstanding proposals:

1.       2AFRIKA, INC.

2.       XXXX

3.       XXXX

4.       XXXX

5.       XXXX

6.       XXXX

7.       XXXX

8.       XXXX

We look forward to continue working with you and thank you for your endless support of selling South Africa.

Best regards,

South African Tourism

WHAT A THRILL! 2AFRIKA, INC. WON!

“In this ‘electronic age’ with so many very smart, talented people able to communicate to a broader audience, winning South African Tourism’s Journey of Discovery Tour Operator Initiative, feels like winning an ‘Academy Award’!” said Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber.

"I am well aware that we submitted our proposal alongside some wonderfully talented and highly qualified travel professionals," he said, "and I feel honored that South African Tourism has acknowledged my company for its proposal."

Being South African by nativity, Hieber, now a naturalized American citizen still acknowledges that his heart remains in Africa and more definitively, South Africa.

The portal for the 2AFRIKA, INC.’s submission was Hieber’s recently introduced ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH MY EYES, a telecast devoted to introducing his homeland to travelers worldwide.

"Thank you sincerely to the panel of judges," he added, "for recognizing the potential of 2AFRIKA, INC. and ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH MY EYES, and for selecting us as one of your eight winners. You can rest assured that we will do you proud and that we will give the traveling public our very best and most personal attention at all times."

Hieber plans to launch his company’s 'initiative' in specific phases starting Monday July 12^th, 2010.