How far in advance should I contact the Travel Café?

This is a typical question we get and it's a fair one!

In the last 3 and a half years, we've been creating travel magic for hundreds of guests and on average, people contact us between 9 to 12 months before travelling to Africa. This is definitely the best way to do it for few reasons:

Firstly. You have access to the BEST FLIGHTS and LODGES! By contacting us in advance, we include the best accommodation, for the budget you have in mind, and that makes things easy for both parties when designing a holiday of a lifetime! The most unique and beautiful lodges are always the ones that get snapped first.

Secondly. YOU get to take your TIME. Magical itineraries (like great design) takes time to be tweaked and adjusted until you are 100% happy   with your itinerary. Give yourself the breathing space to prepare a holiday and get familiarised with what you will see and experience in Africa. Most of our guests come from far away and visiting Africa is a "once of a life trip" - it's worth spending some time to make sure you get it right.

Thirdly, as travellers weren't able to come to Africa in 2020 and 2021, many of these bookings were moved out to 2022 which means we can expect a BUSY   travel season next year. It is better to be ready with the perfect itinerary in mind when you decide to come!

And finally, there is NO RISK when booking through The Travel Cafe. All our itineraries are now postponable*, should your plans have to be delayed because of Covid.

So if you are keen on experiencing the magic of Africa from the end of 2021 onwards, it's definitely the right time to ask for a quote NOW so we can start designing a magical itinerary in line with who you are, your budget and your personality. Yes, that's right, all our adventures are perfectly tailored to YOU! 

You can browse our itineraries in South Africa, Tanzania, Namibia, Victoria Falls to get inspired at https://www.thetravelcafe.co.za/small-groups

*as long as there is availability and same booking class / level