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"Quote Busters"

Got a quote and want us to beat it? Well, we most likely can!*

E-mail us the quote for a stay or tour anywhere in southern Africa and we will try to beat it, without ever compromising on service or quality!

*Some reasons we can’t beat a quote:

1. Your tour operator has closed an incredibly sharp deal with a certain provider that will even blow our minds; in that case we congratulate you!;
2. Your “budget accommodation” turns out to be the shoddiest hotel in town (although unlikely, we will let you know if that’s the case);

3. You are staying with family or friends in return for doing their dishes (we will never ask that from you!).

Otherwise there is a pretty good chance the zebra can save you a few bucks…So who you gonna e-mail?

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Responsible Tours

Eat, dance, live and celebrate with the people of South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. The destinations and venues for our responsible tours are carefully selected according to our comprehensive Responsible Tourism Guidelines. This ensures that the people whose land, labour and knowledge are used, actually benefit from your stay. Don't merely visit southern Africa, become a part of it. _ICON_Responsible

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Don't just visit southern Africa, experience it. Our responsible tours offer you the chance to travel southern Africa, knowing the local communities benefit directly from your stay.
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_ICON_volunteer RESPONSIBLE VOLUNTEERING
Lend a helping hand to others, making a true difference in their lives and yours. At the end of the experience you will likely wonder whether you have been on the giving or receiving end.
_ICON_Responsible RESPONSIBLE PROJECTS
These projects are proudly supported by Zipping Zebra. Do you want to visit any of these projects on your ZZ tours? Please contact us about the possibilities.
_ICON_Responsible RESPONSIBLE EXCURSIONS
Day trips and excursions are a fun addition to your holidays and a great breakaway from the urban jungle. Zipping Zebra believes that these excursions should be an unique experience that benefits both the participant and the local communities you visit.

Eco Marine Adventure PDF Print Write e-mail
Responsible Excursions
_ICON_whale There are many companies that offer shark cage diving and whale watching excursions. But which one to pick? We just go for the one that is supported by Fairtrade in Tourism, assuring that your excursion has no negative effects on mother nature's impressive giants of the ocean. From only 1,500 per person.
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Soweto Township Tour PDF Print Write e-mail
Responsible Excursions
Soweto_small This township tour is endorsed by Fair Trade in Tourism and allows you to experience township life in Soweto, rather than just visiting it. It includes the usual “highlights” but with original extras like a bicycle ride through the Soweto streets. You will visit a day care centre, hostel and you are invited to a local home. Tour ends with a typical township lunch. Costs: ZAR 680 per person
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Bafanakids - sponsor your own football team PDF Print Write e-mail
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_ZZ_Bafanakids Want to make a real difference to the youth of South Africa’s townships? Bafanakids supports football clubs in these impoverished areas. For only 1500 Euros you can sponsor your own football team. This non-profit project is supported by professional organisations like Ajax Cape Town and looks beyond the 2010 football World Cup.
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South Africa & Lesotho (22 days) PDF Print Write e-mail
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Eastern Cape Ride horses in Lesotho and learn to prepare African cuisine in townships. This 22 day tour gives you a real feel of everyday life in this region and takes you past the most beautiful sceneries. You will stay at selected accommodation, accredited by Fairtrade in Tourism, small B&Bs and community owned lodges. Experience this with friends, or make them along the way…
From only ZAR 11.800,-
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Travel tips for responsible tourists

When you travel to southern Africa, please keep the following things in mind:

Be respectful of local citizens' privacy, ask permission before entering sacred places, homes or private land.
Buy souvenirs locally and shop wisely. Don't engage in overly aggressive bargaining. Don't short-change on tips for services.
Learn a few words of the local language and use them.
Stay longer at destinations to minimize environmental and maximise economical impact
Ask your hotel about environmental policies, practices and working conditions and supporting of community projects.
Support conservation by paying entrance fees to parks and protected sites.
Respect the natural environment. Never touch or harass animals. Follow designated trails.
Never purchase crafts, clothing, furniture or other products that are derived from protected or endangered animal species.
Hire local licensed guides for tours. Enrich your experience and support the local economy.
Read up on local conventions and dress appropriately. In most areas modest dress is important.

Why Zipping Zebra?

tailor-made tours to suit your personal taste and budget; we only work with reliable, established partners and establishments; our extensive network ensures excellent rates and 24 hour support;
you determine the itinerary! backed by a well established tour operator great after sales support
insurance through SATIB, tourism brokers with 25 years of experience; over ten years of experience in both group travel and individual, custom-made tours; attention to customer relations and personal service because:
Fairtrade accommodation and projects on request; comprehensive travel documents in a variety of languages With us everyone is a VIP…

If you have anymore questions about our services, please feel free to contact us at info@zippingzebra.com

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