He’s met Nelson Mandela, been the driver for the famous Springbok team, South Africa’s national rugby squad, and is now part of the Real Africa family, available to book as a private driver/guide – a fabulous option for those not wishing to self-drive on a holiday to South Africa and an absolute must for anyone into their rugby!
We like our clients to experience the real Africa, with local guides, and we are delighted to be able to offer Abe Abrahams, something of a national personality, to our clients as a personal driver/guide. Whether you would like him to accompany you for a day around Cape Town’s environs, or a week or more, we think you’ll find his insight and his humour a huge asset to your trip.
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“We would also like to specially mention Abey , our tour guide, who took great care of us and was a big part of our thoroughly enjoyable experience with his knowledge and insights of the places we travelled to. Please do give him our regards again” – Amish Choksi
“Thank goodness for Abie and his flexibility, due to unforeseen weather conditions, he came up with a solution and saved the day for us. His resourcefulness and quick thinking gave us a beautifully redesigned, personalised tour” – Mr Thomas Kaplan
“Cape Town tour was fabulous with an excellent guide, Abe Abrahams, who made the stay memorable. He is a true professional and a credit to South Africa.” – Mr Colin Atkinson
More about Abe
Abe worked for a company called Springbok Atlas Charter, a coach company, who subsequently won the tender to be the transport company for the Springbok team in the nineties. Abe became the team’s elected personal driver in 2003. Due to Abe’s bubbly personality he struck a good relationship with all within the team and served as their driver for many years.
In 2007, John Smit, who was the Springbok’s captain going into the 2007 Rugby World Cup, asked Abe to accompany the team to France for the World Cup, something Abe remembers with great fondness and described in a news report as, “an incredible reward for driving the team.”
2003 – Started with the Springbok Rugby team under the leadership of Rudolph Straeuli. Abe was in charge of the team preparation of the transport for the World Cup in Australia.
2004 – Jake White was appointed as the coach, and for the following 4 years Abe worked in close relationship with him and the Springbok Rugby Team. This also brought about the team contributing towards Abe’s flight and accommodation, etc in order for Abe to travel with the Springbok Team to the 2007 World Cup in France.
2007 – Abe had the honour of meeting the late President, Mr Nelson Mandela at the Mandela Foundation when the Rugby World Cup trophy was presented.
Abe is referred to as Oom Abe by all within the rugby team meaning Uncle Abe, a sign of respect. Even within the current team who face England at Twickenham this Saturday, he is well-known and is always seen at the grounds rubbing noses with the big boys. Clients travelling with him are often in awe as they chat about rugby, the country, its culture and some of his wonderful experiences.
If you would like a tailor-made itinerary to South Africa, with Abe as your driver-guide, then please do call us on 01603 283 517 for a personalised quote.
