South Africa is a unique "world in one country". Its scenery is truly breathtaking and for those who love the great outdoors, it is in a class of its own. Jacana Travel Marketing and Reservations has endeavoured, with great success, to make this reality available to the local and international traveller through excellent valued-added services. "Your gateway to nature" is really what Jacana is all about, wityh our extensive list of Guesthouses, Hiking Trails, Slackpack Trails, Bush camps and Outdoor activities, we offer something for everyone.

Since May 2007 when Jacana was taken over by its present management, the company has grown, both in its product base and its client base. Bookings can now be done through our office for Komatiland ecotourism, South African National Parks and Namibia Wildlife Resorts. Soon we plan to offer destinations in the whole of sub Saharan Africa. New products are added on a regular basis including new hiking trails and guest houses.

The latest addition to our hiking trail list is a beautiful basecamp trail, Weiland Bush Trails, which is situated in a remote mountainous area between Bela Bela and Thabazimbi.

Lesotho and Swaziland also offer excellent hiking experiences. Go Pony trekking from Malealea Lodge or visit Sibebe Rock near the Swazi capital of Mababane.

A new genre in hiking is the Slackpacking trail. There are now several trails that cater for the would be hiker who doesn't want to carry a heavy backpack or who prefers the luxury of a hot bath and a comfortable bed and even food provided, this is slackpacking. Trails such as Kosi Bay, the Silver Sands Trail and the Oystercatcher Trail and Swart Tobie fall into this category

We now have more the 40 Guesthouses and lodges on our books. These include self-catering establishments, game lodges and Safaris in all areas of the country and neighboring states. We can also offer bookings for camps in the Kruger Park and Etosha Pan plus many other national Parks. If you are planning to go to the coast for a holiday, phone our office and find out what accommdation is available. Bush Buck Beach Lodge at Munster is new to our list and caters for up to 10 people, self catering. rWedding venues are also part of jacana's varied offering. Why have a coventional boring wedding when you can tie the knot in the bush.

Ross in the Bush is a private camp in the greater Kruger. If you are looking for that special Big 5 bush experience then speak to our office about Ros.

The fisherman, the mountain biker, the Abseiler, the horse rider and canoe padler are all catered for within the Jacana product base so let us know if we have neglected anyone and we will try and recruit a destination for you.

As you browse this website, take the time to let your imagination to the ffar flung destinations that we have to offer.

The choice is yours. Explore the beautiful unspoilt countryside, from magnificent beaches, indigenous and exotic forests, mountains and koppies, fynbos, grasslands, woodlands, coastal desert or coastal bush and subtropical forests, semi-desert and arid areas, to the Highveld and the Karoo, all with their own natural flora and fauna to be marvelled at. Discover the allure of the South African countryside on foot, by bicycle, in an off-road vehicle or on horseback, or head out on a boat or canoe trip or for a day of fishing.

Feel free to contact us for any assistance you need for visiting the South African countryside so that we can help you enjoy a wonderful time in our magnificent country.

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