• Three UK stars - TV presenter Maya Jama, Instagram sensation Alice Liveing, and travel vlogger Saunders Carmichael-Brown - are taking the ultimate South African road trip
• Their adventures can be followed at southafrica.net

Monday 16th October will see the launch of a new campaign following a trio of UK celebrities on the ultimate South African road trip.  The 10-day trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town is part of a new digital campaign called Bakkie Stories, designed by South African Tourism to showcase the range of unique and thrilling experiences across the country that visitors South Africa can enjoy on a Fly Drive holiday.  Bakkie is the South African word for a small passenger pick-up truck.

The intrepid team includes TV and radio presenter Maya Jama (currently presenting ITV's hit show Cannonball); author, Instagrammer and healthy food expert Alice Liveing, best known as 'Clean Eating Alice'; and travel vlogger Saunders Carmichael-Brown.

The group will travel from Johannesburg in the North, to Durban on the east coast, before heading along the famous Garden Route through the Klein Karoo to Cape Town.  The trip will cover a total of 1,386 miles over 10 days.  The adventure will see the stars enjoy a host of memorable experiences – showcasing everything from food and wine, to cities and culture, to daredevil encounters. 

In Johannesburg the group will explore the dynamic city's buzzing arts scene, restaurants and nightlife in the regenerated Maboneng Precinct.  In Durban, their bravery will be tested during a shark cage dive, followed by sand-boarding.  They'll also try their hand at the famous 'Big Rush Swing' – the tallest swing in the world according to Guinness World Records.  

The trip will culminate with a scenic drive along the stunning Garden Route, stopping off at the picturesque Plettenberg Bay to go kayaking with dolphins.  The final destination is South Africa's Mother City, Cape Town.  Here the celebrities will try their hand at surfing and of course sample some of South Arica's world-famous wines in the winelands.  They'll also visit the city's landmark new contemporary art museum, Zeitz MOCAA, before finishing their adventures at the end of October with sunrise yoga on Table Mountain with the city's stunning views as their backdrop.

The team's adventures can be followed on southafrica.net where videos and other content will be updated daily.

• Trailfinders is offering the chance to follow in the team's footsteps this November with a special South Africa Fly Drive itinerary based on the celebrity road trip route from Johannesburg to Cape Town: South Africa Fly Drive Holiday - 9 nights from £1299 per person* All flights, 9 nights 3* to 4*+ hotels with breakfast & car hire incl a free upgrade. 

Based on select departures in Nov 201.  Call TRAILFINDERS on 020 7368 1200 to book or visit trailfinders.com for more inspiration. *Prices are per person based on twin share including flights and are subject to availability.

The South African Tourism website will also feature special guides to all the places featured on the road trip as well as exclusive South Africa travel deals.

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Note to editorSouth African Tourism is the national tourism agency responsible for the marketing of South Africa as a preferred tourist and business events destination.  It is headed up by Chief Executive Officer, Sisa Ntshona.

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Email: minty.woolgar@brightergroup.com 

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Website: www.southafrica.net

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