Break-Away Tours - South Africa

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For your convenience and pleasure we offer the following personalized service:

Transfers

From airport to guest house and from guest house to the airport.

RECONFIRMATION OF THE FLIGHTS

  • We will do the reconfirmation of your flight back;
  • Although we will try our best to get a baby cradle for you this cannot be guaranteed, as the airlines are not always co-operative!
  • Please keep your invoices as you may claim back taxes paid.

Church - CORNERSTONE ASSEMBLY CHURCH

On the corner Wessels and Park Streets, is the Cornerstone Assembly Church that you will enjoy thoroughly. Walk down Parkstreet (towards the Spar) the church will be on your left hand side. Opposite the Art Gallery.  Starting time: 8:30 or 10:30 or 18:00


Please Note

  • Feel free to take your camera with you.
  • As the service can last for a very long period, it is quite acceptable for the adoptive parents to leave when they feel the need to do so.

 

GENERAL

DISCOUNT WILL BE GIVEN WHEN 2 OR MORE COUPLES TRAVEL TOGETHER

Embarrassment: In South Africa we do not change diapers in public. If there are no facilities available, you are welcome to use the vehicle that transports you. Ask your driver/guide.

It is also custom that mothers will accompany their daughters to the bathroom and the fathers their sons. That is why we have separate male, female facilities.

Please consider others in the group.

Accommodation: Please note that especially during weekends preferred accommodation may not be available at short notice. Alternative arrangements will be discussed where applicable.

Settling of account: You may pay your invoices either cash, credit card or bank transfer.

Due to the delay in transferring funds by bank transfer you are kindly requested to settle your invoice/account by not later than the Monday before returning home. Expenses incurred during the last week of your stay can be settled on the day of departure.

Cash or credit card payments maybe done on the day of departure.

Prices are subject to changes without prior notice.

Tipping your guide in South Africa:

It is customary to tip your guide if you have had a good time! This of course will only apply if you were 100% happy with the service rendered to you. In the case of Break-Away the people that will do their utmost to make your travels a time to remember are Piet, Danell, Deon, Liaan and Jo-Marie (the latter three are students in training) and others.

I (Martie) exclude myself from this, as I am the one that will manage your complete program. I am the one that you will call if you have a problem, if you are sad or in need of moral or emotional support. This support is available to you 24 hrs a day. For me your happiness and well-being is more than enough. Perhaps what I would like is a family photo of you when you leave?

 

WE ALSO VISIT THE SheltersYOUR BABY CAME FROM:

Botshabelo
Acres of Love
Oasis
Villa Lubet
Lambano
Door of Hope
Jackson's Ridge
Light House
Lesedi
Mabopane Project
Visit the project at Mabopane. See all the activities and support
the local people. We can also arrange for you to attend a soccer
training session of the local team that is sponsored through this
project (this is one of the many sponsored ships)

Short trips

 

Menlyn Regular trading hours:

It is recommended that you do not choose Fridays for shopping at Menlyn as it gets very busy and is uncomfortable.

Monday to Thursday: 9am - 7pm, except of course the restaurants and entertainment venues that will be open later.
Fridays: stores are open from 9am - 9pm / Saturdays: 9am - 7pm / Sundays: 9am - 5pm.

All Public Holidays: 9am - 5pm

Exceptions:
21 March and 25 December: Voluntary trade
9 August: 9am - 7pm
16 Dec: Festive Season Trading Hour

Brooklyn trading hours:

Monday - Friday ...........................09h00 - 17h30
Saturday .......................................09h00 - 17h00
Sunday .........................................09h00 - 14h00
Public Holidays ............................09h00 - 17h00

 

Cullinan Mine – Diamonds are a girl’s best friend

Buy diamonds direct from the Cullinan Mine at very good prices

  • Pretoria Zoo – The Pretoria Zoo was established in 1899 and is the only zoo in South Africa with National Status and is rated as one of the top zoos in the world, attracting hundreds and thousands of local and international visitors annually.

  • Pretoria Botanical Gardens - Features more than 5 000 indigenous plant species on 76ha.

  • Pretoria Museum – Houses exhibits of natural history; birds, mammals insects and reptiles and pre-historic man

  • Voortrekker Monument – There are exhibits of weapons, bullet mounds, trek wagons and a giant-scale relief map to commemorate the Great Trek. On 16 December there is a gathering to commemorate the 1838 Battle of the Blood River.

  • Hillcrest Heated Swimming Pool


DISCOUNT WILL BE GIVEN WHEN 2 OR MORE COUPLES TRAVEL TOGETHER  

 

New Trips

  • MONTECASINO BIRD GARDENS

    Johannesburg's best kept secret!

    Experience the wonder of the Montecasino Bird Gardens - the only facility
    of its kind in Africa. Here, families and nature-lovers can marvel at:

    • The largest and most diverse private collection of African cycads in the world
    • A collection of over 142 species of birds
    • Montecasino Bird Gardens is home to over 1 000 birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and other small creatures
    • Flight of Fantasy (A breathtaking display of many birds in unrestrained
      flight during the course of an educational and entertaining 40-minute presentation).
      Morning and afternoon shows
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  • BELA BELA

    Bela Bela (Warmbaths)
    Forever Resorts

    Ideal for your second week.

    This is a beautiful break for the whole family.  This is one and a half hour’s drive north
    of Pretoria.

    The outdoor complex has a series of enormous hot and cold pools set in attractive, landscaped gardens with children’s pool, super tube, water slides and much more.

    This is a little holiday for the family. There are lovely restaurants on site. The
    accommodation allow for you to self cater if you so wish. The chalets are spaced
    Well apart to allow some privacy.

    On site is also health spa’s if you feel like spoiling yourself to a nice treatment.

    This may also be combined with Misty Mountains on you way back as optional cost.
    Please ask Martie about this.

     

  • TSHUKUDU LODGE

    This is a 4 star Lodge in the northern province.
    About 1 ½ hours drive from Pretoria.

    This is a lovely experience with various animals to see. The ranch focus on the breeding of many
    rare game species such as the Sable, Black Impala and Buffalo.

    You also get to see the cats and a has one of the largestcollections of different species
    primates and exotic birds.

    This is a relax sleep over for the whole family.
    You will see all the animals and go on a game drive.

 

 

Cultural Tours

GET TO KNOW AFRICA AND ITS PEOPLE:

We understand and respect the importance to experience the African roots of your child. Therefore the following tours will equip you with all the necessary information to answer as many questions as possible that your child might ask you one day.

  • LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE

    This is an opportunity to get some cultural information of the tribe that your baby was born from. Here you
    get to meet some of the members of these Ethnical groups.

    This is a 45 minute drive north west of Pretoria.

    You will be shown the traditional homesteads of the Zulu, Xhosa,
    Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele.
    Includes: traditional welcoming, guided tour, tribal dancing,
    refreshments and lunch / dinner. Time for shopping at the little market at Lesedi.

    Your pick-up time will be 10:15 from the guesthouse.


    AFRICAN MARKET (extra)

    After the cultural experience we drive on to the Hartbeespoortdam for unforgettable fun shopping at the
    African Market for beautiful articles made by the African entrepreneur. 

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  • SOWETO – Johannesburg

    Let the people of Soweto show you Soweto! Soweto is a vibrant city with a culture of its own. Experience
    life in a black township.  Walk the paths of Nelson Mandela and have lunch at a shebeen (African restaurant).

    This is a one-hour drive south west of Johannesburg.
    Includes: Entrance fees to the Soweto (apartheids) Museum, lunch and refreshments.

    Due to escalating entrance fees, visit to Nelson Mandela house is optional.

 

  • CITY OF PRETORIA / TSHWANE TOUR  

    • Morning trip
    See all the places of interest in Pretoria, stop at museums, experience down town Pretoria and
    Maraba Stad (first trading area in Pretoria), get to know more of the history of Pretoria.

    Includes: tour, entrance to the Voortrekker Monument, refreshments, etc.

Your child is of African descent, which means their ancestors survived in the bush through hunting etc.
See the BIG FIVE – while driving on a safari vehicle through the unspoiled Southern African Bushveld.
Feel the pulse of Africa. This is a must before you go home.
Includes: entrance, personal guide, game drive (viewing of animals), refreshments and lunch.     

 


- THE BEST WAY TO SEE THE BIG CATS OF AFRICA
- TOUCH A BABY LION
- FEED THE GIRAFFES

Did you miss the lions and leopard on your safari? Then go for this opportunity! This is a relaxing time, we just drive through the park and look at the lions at close range. This is a wonderfulexperience for young and old especially because you can go intothe  lion cub den, touch them and of course have your photo taken
as proof to your friends of this experience. There are also some other wild animals like the springbok, hyena,
warthog, giraffes, zebras etc. This is the best way to experience the big cats of Africa!!!

 Includes: Entrance, drive, lunch and entrance into baby lion den.   

 

  • AN ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE FOR LIFE

    The Elephant Sanctuary is home to some African Elephants.  This experience includes watching the
    elephants, walking with an elephant within a forest area,  touching, feeding and interacting with
    the elephants, all in the company of a well trained guide. Then to the African Market to have lunch!!!!!

    This experience is one you will cherish and remember forever!!!!

     

  • WEEKENDER - PILANESBERG & AFRICAN MARKET

    ONE NIGHT, TWO DAYS

    Be carefree, your last weekend before you meet your precious new baby. Why not sleep over, be out in the
    wild and enjoy a second honeymoon!

    PILANESBERG – 2 Game drives, all meals, accommodation in luxury chalets.

    African markets – buy hand made crafts and enjoy lunch.

    DAY ONE

    Pilanesberg – As your child is of African descent it is a great feeling to experience the bush of Africa. See the
    BIG FIVE (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) – while travelling through the unspoiled Southern African
    Bushveld. Feel the pulse of Africa.

    The Pilanesberg National Park is situated inside an ancient extinct volcanic crater and also home to over 380 bird species.

    On arrival you will be checked in to your lovely chalet. Now you may relax, and prepare for the night drive!

    Afternoon drive (times vary according to the season)  through the park in the company of a very capable guide.

    On your return you will have a wonderful meal and enjoy the stars of the bushveld.

    DAY TWO

    Early morning  game drive – do not get tired – you are here for the experience of a lifetime! After the drive you will sit down for a sumptuous breakfast.

    Now you may relax and go for a last swim! You leave again at late morning for the African Market, situated at the beautiful Hartbeespoortdam for FUN Shopping of souvenirs made by the African Entrepreneur.

    We have lunch and then we leave again for the guest house!

    You will be back at the guesthouse at  about 17.00, time enough to prepare for the big moment, which you
    were waiting for!!!

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    Other trips

Safaries

BEST FOR YOR SECOND WEEK

  • MPUMALANGA – 3 nights, 4 days

    This is truly a recommended trip that will be ideal especially during  your second week.

    This is just a rough guide to what you will do.

    The itinerary might change pending availability of accommodation.

    On your first day it is planned that you do the shortest route. Have lunch at an interesting place and then relax at the place of accommodation for the afternoon, so that you are ready for the next day.

    At supper you can try the local beer or some nice South African wine or have both!

    Your first night you will stay over in the beautiful Drakensberg mountains of Mpumalanga on the  Long Tom Pass.
    This is a great experience to wake up in the morning with a spectacular view over the forests and mountain area.

    Day two. You can enjoy your breakfast outside overlooking the mountains. Then you will be on your way to the next stop. This time you will sleep at the foot of the mountains.

    Today you will do stops at the waterfalls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and views over the escarpment.

    Day three. go on a boat cruise on the lake of the Blyde River. This is spectacular and a must experience!
    You normally see the canyon from the top but now the boat cruise will take you through the canyon from the bottom! We pack some nice drinks etc for you to enjoy. This cruise lasts for around 1 ½ hours.

    Tonight your guide will make you a nice South African braai  (weather permitting) while you relax and enjoy your area. Enjoy the complete silence that the mountains have to offer!

    On your forth day you will leave again after breakfast and visit a silk far on route back to the guesthouse.

    Your guide will discuss with you your route and the places that you will visit. Between you and him/her you can
    decide how far you want to go or within what time frame you would like to stay. This is the advantage
    for you. You decide what you want to do and he/she will make sure that you get just that.

    • This is an all inclusive trip.

  • MPUMALANGA – 4 nights, 5 days (INCLUDING THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK)

    The first 3 days of this trip will be as for the 3 nights 4 days above.

    Your fourth day we will leave at the crack of dawn for the Kruger National Park. Were we will spend most of the day game viewing.
    On your fifth day you will leave again after breakfast and visit a silk far on route back to the guesthouse.

    Your guide will discuss with you your route and the places that you will visit. Between you and him/her you can
    decide how far you want to go or within what time frame you would like to stay. This is the advantage for you. You decide what you want to do and he/she will make sure that you get just that.

    • This is an all inclusive trip.

 

Western Cape Tours

 

Other options

  • Other options not to forget:

    • Rietvlei
    • Sterkfontein
    • Maropeng
    • Badplaas
    • Misty Monkeys
    • Warmbad
    • Durban – on the beautiful coast of KZN
    • Gold Reef City Lots of fun, experience the feeling off what it must feel like to work underground.
      Experience the anxiety of a rock fall!!! Etc.

If there is anything that is not on this list, please let’s talk about it!

WHAT EVER YOU WANT TO DO – WE DO IT!

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ALSO ARRANGE 1, 2 or 3 NIGHTS SAFARIS TO:

MPUMALANGA – WHERE YOU CAN SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS
AND WATERFALLS
OR
1, 2 or 3 NIGHT SAFARIS TO KWAZULU NATAL
OR
THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

 

 

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

  • For your convenience your Statement will be given to you on Wednesday before your departure. (Please use
    envelope to put the money in).
  • Please note that the guesthouse and Break-away functions individually so therefore accounts must be paid
    to Break-away directly.
  • Please check your account and if possible settle your account the day before departure.
  • You will be given the choice to pay either cash or with credit card.
  • PLEASE NOTE: We ONLY accept Visa or Master cards.

 

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

  • When shopping, ask for tax invoice, to enable you to claim tax paid on gifts, etc.;
  • Be careful at ATM machines;
  • Please do not walk with big amounts of money on you;
  • Feel free to drink tap water;
  • Men are allowed to wear sandals without socks!!!;
  • Ladies please feel free to wear walking shorts or skirts, it’s the only way to enjoy our lovely sunny weather;
  • Drink enough water during the day;
  • The Hatfield shopping area is the better area to shop for your daily needs;
  • Postage to Europe is R5, 00 (post cards);
  • There is a post office opposite the Pick & Pay Mall in Hatfield, or you can give it to me to be posted;
  • Banking hours – Week days 9 – 15.30, Saturday 9 - 11

 

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