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South Africa may be known for its incredible wildlife and scenery, but this country is also home to a thriving arts and culture scene. From the ancient rock art of the San Bushmen to the conceptual pieces of the apartheid era, the arts have always had a major presence in South African culture.
Africa’s oldest known collection of art originated in the Drakensberg mountains over 4,000 years ago, where the native San Bushmen created the largest, most concentrated group of rock paintings in sub-Saharan Africa until they were driven out by colonialists in the 19th century. The country’s art scene continued to evolve, with the apartheid years of 1948-1994 seeing a diverse art scene emerging, ranging from landscape paintings to abstract art. There were European and American influences, but also a fiercely local sense of what it meant to be a South African artist during this troubled period.
Today, the art scene is thriving in South Africa, with a whole host of must-see museums and galleries throughout the country featuring visual cultures, from the extraordinary Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town to the spectacular Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden in Stellenbosch and the Norval Foundation Art Museum on the Steenberg Estate. The Investec Cape Town Art Fair is also held every February, offering a contemporary African art fair which brings a diverse range of creative pieces to the city.
Throughout your holiday, you will stay in luxurious hotels offering both comfort and bespoke services. The chic Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg is just one of a few spectacular Africa accommodation options we offer where you’ll be able to bathe in the outdoor pool and sample wine al fresco. With your specialist art guide you will experience a day filled with African art and culture.
Africa Travel has 30 years of expertise travelling throughout many destinations in Africa. Thanks to our personal connections with local and international experts on the art scene, we offer bespoke itineraries to show you the very best art Africa has to offer. We're constantly in contact with some of the leading art experts in the country to curate the most informative art and culture experience for you; allowing you to fully explore this fascinating side of the country.
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Julia’s love for travel began at a young age. Born in Cape Town, she spent many a holiday exploring Southern Africa with her family before starting her career in travel.
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Felicity, who joined Africa Travel in 2004, has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and originally comes from South Africa's KwaZulu Natal province
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Emma got a taste of travelling when she was young, she has been travelling all around the world. However it was in Africa where Emma found her heart.
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Sigrun, who joined Africa Travel in 2001, grew up in South Africa and has now been in the travel industry for almost 30 years.
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Christine fell in love with Africa over 30 years ago, and has been managing the Cape Town office since 2008, and is looking forward to exploring Namibia more.
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Shaun joined the travel industry just over 10 years ago, working first for an online travel booking portal and an ecotourism company, specialising in sustainable travel in Southern and East Africa.
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Debbie joined Africa Travel in May 2009 and has been in the travel industry for over 20 years, enjoying a number of roles, from airline ticketing to accounting.
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Christine first came to Africa as a young woman and immediately felt a connection which has never allowed her to leave. She lived in Johannesburg and in Knysna on the Garden Route, but came to Cape Town 22 years ago and realised it was where she wanted to be!
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Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.
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