04/08/2020
Snappy summer season teaser
On the subject of guides, Umhlanga Tourism committee member, national tour operator and guide, Greg Garson, has been putting his lockdown downtime to good use.
Garson has compiled a compelling short video ahead of the African summer season – 2021.
It showcases “Zulu Heart”, his custom designed, fully escorted safari through KwaZulu-Natal.
After a lively rendition of the national anthem by a Zulu ensemble in traditional gear, the video cuts to the veteran guide standing on the banks of Mflozi River.
Garson is in the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi game reserve and it is 17 July this year.
“As you can see, the Mflozi River is pretty low. It’s mid-winter here in South Africa at the moment and we are waiting, we’re waiting for the summer winds to bring the summer rains. Those rains we hope are going to be followed by the demise of the dreadful Covid-19. And in turn we are waiting for the blue skies to open up and international visitors like yourself to come out and spend some wonderful time in our wonderful country, South Africa,” Garson tells the viewer.
A kaleidoscope of images and slices of footage follow, taking in mountains, coast, parks, fauna and places of cultural interest.
Apart from being a neat, calling card for Garson’s work, the video serves as a useful reminder to many of us in the tourism industry of the many fantastic attraction on our doorsteps and how we might better market our products and service to guests – all with an eye to life after after that dreadful virus.
The video can also be viewed via the Garsons Expeditions page.
