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ITINERARY FOR TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE SA (LUXURY) 2020

South Africa

www.andBeyond.com Travel with Purpose (Luxury) RR - 2020 – 2019-11-22

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Journey overview

Embark on an unforgettable 10-day philanthropic adventure through

magnificent South Africa. Starting in &Beyond Phinda Private Game

Reserve, experience a fascinating community excursion offering a

humbling opportunity to learn more about the wonderfully diverse

communities of KwaZulu-Natal. Gain first-hand knowledge of various

projects, aimed at improving education, healthcare and access to water,

as well as the development of local businesses in the area. Participate

in a rhino notching experience and play an active role in rhino

conservation. In Cape Town, interact with the locals on an authentic day

tour, angled at any particular philanthropic interests. Move up the whale

coast to the gorgeous town of Hermanus, where you will have the

opportunity to meet future conservation leaders positively contributing

to the region’s unique biodiversity at the Green Futures College on

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Choose to delve into the African

Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary, and splurge on a whale watching trip,

where conservationists will have a chance to showcase their marine

conservation initiatives along South Africa’s magnificent coastline.

What we love about this journey

Gain insight into the amazing projects of the Africa Foundation

on a community visit

Marvel at abundant wildlife and safari experiences at &Beyond

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Treasure a life-changing rhino notching conservation

experience

Explore the scenic beauty and attractions of Cape Town with

your choice of exciting activities

Enjoy an authentic Day Tour visiting community and social

projects in the city of Cape Town

Delve into Grootbos’s Green Futures College or the Siyakhula

Organic Farm on the Cape Whale Coast

Splash about at the African Seabird and Penguin Sanctuary or

participate in a whale watching trip

Specially created for

Tour Wildlife enthusiasts

Philanthropists

Families, children and groups


At a glance

10 nights / 11 days

by arrangement Guest

Highlights

Africa Foundation Community Trip

Private Tour

DAY PROGRAMME

Day 1 Scheduled charter flight from OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] via Nelspruit to Phinda Airstrip

Overnight: andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

Day 2 Included activities: Africa Foundation Community Trip


Day 3 Included activities: Game drive

Recommended activities (at additional cost): Rhino Conservation Activity


Day 4 Scheduled charter flight from Phinda Airstrip via Nelspruit to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

Private transfer from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Cape Town

Overnight: Cape Grace Hotel

Day 5 Included activities: Uthando Private Half Day Tour


Day 6 Included activities: Private Full Day Tour


Day 7 Included activities: Private Tour - Half Day City & Table Mountain Tour



Day 8 Private transfer from Cape Town to Hermanus and onwards to Grootbos

Included activities: Private Hermanus Tour

Overnight: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Forest Lodge

Day 9 Included activities: Grootbos Green Future Lodge OR Siakhula Organic Farm


Day 10 Transfer from Dyer Island Cruises to Hermanus

Morning activity (January to May): Eco Marine Trip

Morning activity (June to December): Whale Watching Trip

Afternoon activity (all year): African Seabird and Penguin Sanctuary


Day 11 Transfer from Gansbaai to Cape Town International Airport

Departure


Expect the extraordinary

andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Day 1

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met

by a Menzies Aviation representative and assisted through

customs and immigration. You will then be assisted with check

in procedures for your scheduled charter flight (via Nelspruit)

to andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Reawaken your soul during your 3 night stay at andBeyond

Phinda Forest Lodge in a suite with ensuite bathroom.

Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines,

local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari

activities, refreshments on game drives, a 1 hour nature walk,

emergency medical evacuation insurance and laundry.

Day 2

After a mouth-watering breakfast you will embark on the Africa

Foundation Community Trip (not on school or public holidays,

and only possible on weekdays).

A community excursion offers a fantastic opportunity to learn

more about the wonderfully diverse communities of KwaZulu-

Natal. Embark on an insightful tour with Africa Foundation,

andBeyond’s community development partner, which has been

active within the rural communities surrounding &Beyond

Phinda Private Game Reserve for 25 years. Gain first-hand

knowledge of the Foundation’s various projects, aimed at

improving education, healthcare and access to water, as well

as the development of local businesses in the area. You will

have the opportunity to visit projects in the Mduku and

Mnqobokazi communities, including the Khulani Special School,

a community crèche, the Mduku Clinic, the Nkomo Full Service

Primary School, the Mbhedula Craft Market or the Dongwelethu

Poultry Project.

These tours offer insight into the everyday lives of community

members as well as the difficulties they may face. For instance,

the Khulani Special School was created by two concerned

community members to meet the needs of children with

disabilities living within the communities of Mduku, Mnqobokazi

and Nibela, who previously had to travel over 150 kilometres to

the nearest formal special needs school. The Mduku Clinic was

built by Africa Foundation in 1995, before which the closest

hospital was 70 kilometres away and the only access to a nurse

was a mobile clinic that visited the community once a fortnight.

Now up to 42 000 patients visit the clinic annually and the

facility provides emergency care, treatment of chronic diseases

and a wing dedicated to the healthcare of women and children.

Nkomo Full Service Primary School was formed in 1997 by

stalwart teacher Nomusa Zikhali, who used to teach 60 children


under the shade of trees. Now, Nkomo is a full service primary

school with more than 20 classrooms and over 1 000 pupils.

Should you wish to make a donation it will go a long way in

making a meaningful difference in the lives of the many people

living in the rural communities surrounding andBeyond’s lodges.

The Africa Foundation Programme Officers can guide you on

which projects are most in need of funding

Included activities:

Africa Foundation Community Trip

Day 3

Rhino Notching is a recommended activity at an additional cost.

Enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and

personal with a rhino at andBeyond Phinda Private Game

Reserve while assisting in the conservation of this rare species.

This adventure allows guests to witness the capture and darting

of a rhino and assist the veterinary team in notching the

sleeping animals ear for research and security monitoring. Ear

notches, as well as microchips placed in the horn, enable

researchers to correctly identify different rhino on the reserve.

Groups of up to eight guests each (sharing the same vehicle)

can participate in the entire process, from locating and darting

the rhino by helicopter to the never to be repeated opportunity

to touch the anaesthetised giant during the notching

procedure. Guests will need to spend a minimum of three

nights at Phinda.

A private safari vehicle is at your disposal.


Game drive

Recommended activities (at additional cost):

Rhino Conservation Activity



andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge

andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Set deep in the heart of a rare and beautiful dry sand forest,

the spectacular Forest Lodge at andBeyond Phinda Private

Game Reserve fuses architectural design and conservation. The

creation of this award-winning safari lodge was an exemplary

exercise in building eco-sensitive structures with a light

footprint (not one tree was felled during construction).

Inventively designed in Zulu Zen style, each handcrafted, glass-

encased suite is a combination of glass, wood and minimalist

design incorporating high-gloss wooden floors, richly tactile

fabrics and crimson Zulu artefacts. These 16 private stilted

suites each feature luxurious ensuite bathrooms and private

viewing decks. Unwind in the lodge’s sparkling rim-flow

swimming pool, or relax in the guest sitting areas with

expansive viewing decks affording panoramic views of the

game-filled plains. Visit the Safari Shop with its unique and

colourful local Zulu artefacts. Dine in the traditional African

boma, under a romantic canvas of stars, candles and lanterns.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND PHINDA FOREST LODGE

Head chef, Sam Mnguni, has worked at Phinda for years

and has a wealth of Phinda knowledge. Ask him to tell

you some of the fascinating stories of Phinda’s early

days.

If you are travelling between November and February,

then be sure to venture out to Sodwana Bay one

evening to witness loggerhead and leatherback turtles

laying their eggs on the beach.

Enjoy a specialist walking safari with an expert ranger

who will guide you through Phinda’s seven unique

habitats.



Cape Grace

Cape Town, South Africa

Day 4

Scheduled charter flight from Phinda Airstrip (via Nelspruit) to

Cape Town International Airport.

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will make

your own way to the arrivals hall, where you will be welcomed

by a member from our andBeyond team.

As you drive toward the city, your view from afar will be Table

Mountain, one of the most spiritual places on earth, with two

oceans and the beautiful city of Cape Town at its feet.

Unwind during your 4 night stay at Cape Grace Hotel in a Luxury

Room with ensuite bathroom.

Your stay includes breakfast.

Day 5

The Uthando Tour covers an extensive discussion on South

African history, the legacy of Apartheid, political, social,

economic, cultural and local issues. As Uthando is a Non-Profit

Company focused on community upliftment, the core of our

trips is taking people to visit interesting community

development projects. We work with, support and visit many

different types of projects, for example : day care / early

learning centres, urban agricultural and environmental

programmes, youth development / after school programmes

where children are taught dance, music, sports etc, an old age

project, animal care projects and many more. Visits depend on

what projects are available on the day and tours are normally

arranged the day before depending on availability of the

projects.

On every half day tour we take guests to visit 3 different

community projects. Guests have an opportunity to interact

with the locals at these projects, find out about the inspiring

work they are doing. The projects showcase their work and lives

to the visitors.


Private Tour

Day 6

Embark on a private full day tour (entrance fees not included).


Private Full Day Tour


Day 7

Begin this scenic tour of Cape Town at iconic Table Mountain

or, if the weather is not favourable, at the flat-topped mound

known as Signal Hill. Browse vibrant Greenmarket Square, one

of the citys oldest markets, and take a walk through Company

Gardens, established by Dutch settlers in 1652. Drive past the

Houses of Parliament and the historical Castle of Good Hope, as

well as the Slave Lodge, which used to house thousands of

slaves belonging to the Dutch East India Company.

Next you will visit the traditional Malay Quarter in the

predominantly Muslim Bo-Kaap, with its brightly coloured

houses dating back as far as the 17th century. Pause to listen

to the firing of the noonday gun from Signal Hill.Table Mountain

Closed 28 July - 10 August annually.


Private Tour - Half Day City & Table Mountain Tour



Cape Grace

Cape Town, South Africa

Set on a private waterside platform at the Victoria and Alfred

Waterfront, the Cape Grace Hotel offers a combination of

understated luxury and sophistication, drawing inspiration for

its interior design from Cape Town’s rich history.

The guest areas of the Cape Grace Hotel include an award-

winning restaurant specialising in local cuisine with a modern

twist, whisky bar, wine cellar, wellness spa, heated swimming

pool, extensive library, gym and communications centre.

Guests wake up every morning to superb views of the

surrounding harbour or Cape Town’s breathtaking Table

Mountain. Thoughtful touches in the rooms include fresh

flowers, delectable deli snacks and aromatic bath products —

all designed to make guests feel pampered. All rooms are

equipped with air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT CAPE GRACE HOTEL

Tuck into the breakfasts served in the atrium – the

superb menus will whet your appetites.

The lodge is so centrally located you can easily walk

around exploring the vibrant sights.

For fitness fanatics the Cape Grace offers both free

transportation and workout at the nearby Virgin Active

Gym.



Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Forest Lodge

Whale Coast, South Africa

Day 8

Leave Cape Town heading towards the seaside towns of Strand

and Gordon’s Bay, nestled below the slopes of the Hottentots

Holland Mountains, with magnificent views across False Bay to

Cape Point in the distance. Continue along the spectacular

Marine Drive overlooking this rocky coast, past the white

beaches of Koeël Bay and the villages of Rooiels, Pringle Bay

and Betty’s Bay. Drive over the Bot River to the charming village

of Hermanus, pausing in the picturesque Hemel-en-Arde valley,

whose cool, maritime climate favours the growing of pinot noir,

sauvignon blanc and chardonnay grapes, found at acclaimed

wine estates like Bouchard Finlayson, Hamilton Russell and

Whalehaven.Hermanus is known for its abundant sightings of

Southern right whales, which come in very close to shore to

mate and calve from June to November. There are excellent

vantage points from the cliff paths that run from one end of the

town to the other.

Indulge during your 3 night stay at Grootbos Nature Reserve at

Forest Lodge in a One Bedroom Luxury Suite with ensuite

bathroom.

Your stay includes accommodation, breakfast, welcome drink

served upon arrival, water, soft drinks, tea and coffee, minibar,

fresh fruit daily in suite, light lunch, 5-course dinner, horse

riding for non- and experienced riders through the reserve

(please note that the weight limit is 90kg/198lbs per person/

children under the age of 12 are only allowed on guided pony

rides), guided walks including fynbos nature tours and milkwood

walks, nature, marine & coastal drives and walks including the

Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat cave

combined with seasonal land-based whale watching (whale

watching especially during July – December), bird-watching;

experience a great variety of bird species on the reserve,

various maps of the reserve and the area for self-guided walks,

transfers to/from all activities.

Day 9

Guest can choose to either visit the Green Futures College or

the Siyakhula Organic Farm:

Visit to Grootbos’s Green Futures College

Established in 2003, our Green Futures College provides

educational training to several unemployed young adults each

year. We aim to give our student candidates the skills and

confidence necessary to market themselves and become

employable, while at the same time contributing to the

conservation and promotion of our region’s unique biodiversity

through the Horticulture and Life Skills course, or empower of


the local women of the community I the Hospitality and Tourism

Training course.

Siyakhula Organic Farm

Historically, all Siyakhula initiatives were run from the

Siyakhula Organic Farm, situated at the heart of the Grootbos

Nature Reserve. This farm, established in 2009, provided skills

development in organic agriculture, sustainable animal

husbandry and beekeeping to members from the local

community, particularly women. Today the farm employs a full-

time staff of eight, and is run as a commercial enterprise to

provide an income for Foundation projects - all vegetables,

herbs, lettuces, fruit, eggs, honey and preserves produced at

this farm are sold to the Grootbos lodges. Beyond skills

development and food production, the farm functions as

research and experimentation space for our larger food security

projects, specifically the innovative ‘Green Box’ home garden

system.


Grootbos Green Future Lodge OR Siakhula Organic Farm

Day 10


This 1 to 2 hour journey takes you to Dyer Island and the

adjacent coast. We frequently see Dolphins along the

beach. At Dyer Island you look for interesting sea birds such as

African Penguins, Terns, Cormorants, Petrels and

Oystercatchers. A narrow channel known as Shark Alley

separates Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, home to a colony of 60

000 cape fur seals. This is a world-renowned location for

viewing and cage diving with Great White Sharks.

Morning activity (June - December): Whale Watching Trip

You will depart on a Whale Watching Trip. Whales won’t be the

only things youll see on this unforgettable 2 hour adventure.

Your boat will launch in the quaint harbour of Kleinbaai, in

Gansbaai, and will make its way toward the Pearly Beach area

which is home to the southern right whale. Afterwards, you will

venture towards renowned Dyer Island for excellent penguin

and seabird viewing, and then to Geyser Rock to view the

curious antics of Cape fur seals. Between these two islands is

the notorious shark alley where you may be fortunate enough

to view the spectacular great white shark.

Afternoon activity: African Seabird and Penguin Sanctuary

The African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) is a Dyer Island

Conservation Trust (DICT) project based in Gansbaai. A state of

the art facility, designed and built by passionate experts, that

strives to provide local marine avian species with a local

rehabilitative centre where injured, diseased or distressed

birds can be treated and rehabilitated. Although the facility

was purpose built for rehabilitation of marine birds, it also

caters for creating awareness around the perils marine birds

face out in the wild. An Auditorium equipped with a big screen

TV, which is linked up to the Rehabilitation area and the Bird


Hospital, enables guests who visit the facility to see what is

being done behind the scenes. This prevents added stress on

the birds in rehabilitation by minimizing the amount of people

allowed in the critical areas. The Auditorium has one way glass

overlooking the Conditioning Pen - where visitors can watch

birds in final preparation for release without any disturbance or

interference. The greatest care is taken with cleanliness and

special flooring is used in the rehabilitation area to avoid a

condition called bumblefoot that penguins are susceptible to. A

curio shop selling penguin curios is on site. Coffee and cake is

available. All purchases in this regard help support the

sanctuary. Entrance is free. The sanctuary depends heavily on

donations and a sponsorship brick can be purchased to

contribute to the centre with tiered levels of support.

Included according to the mentioned seasons above


Morning activity (June to December): Whale Watching

Trip

Afternoon activity (all year): African Seabird and

Penguin Sanctuary



Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Forest Lodge

Whale Coast, South Africa

Flanked by the spectacular cliffs of Walker Bay, is the beautiful

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Large, private cottages

include spacious bedrooms, lovely ensuite bathrooms, air-

conditioning and secluded balconies from where guests can

admire the breathtaking sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.

Guests can savour hearty breakfast and lavish four-course

dinners in the superb restaurant boasting sweeping views of the

picturesque surroundings — the passionate chefs work their

magic in transforming freshly-caught fish, succulent meats and

organic produce into delectable culinary creations, perfectly

complemented by award-winning Cape wines. At the end of the

day, guests can head to the bar for refreshing cocktails, whilst

drinking in the sweeping views from Walker Bay to Cape Point,

or retreat to the cosy sitting room for a comfortable spot

around the open fireplace on chilly evenings. Adventures

include flower safaris, birding tours, horse riding, scenic flights,

mountain biking, shark-cage diving, whale-watching tours,

guided nature walks, and visits to the renowned Grootbos

Nature Reserve, home to the largest private fynbos garden in

the world.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT GROOTBOS FOREST LODGE

Join an experienced guide on a walk along a

meandering path through the ancient Milkwood forest

which surrounds the reserve, which is home to one

thousand-year-old indigenous trees.

The incredibly spacious baths are perfect for enjoying

relaxing soaks in soapy, fragrant waters.



Departure

Gansbaai, South Africa

Day 11

A member from our andBeyond team will collect you at

Grootbos and drive you to Cape Town International Airport, in

time for your onward arrangements.


Journey overview

RATES

VALIDITY Per person sharing

11 January –30 April 20

(excluding the following periods in Cape Town, when supplements

will apply due to high demand: 1 - 7 Feb and 18 - 23 Apr 2020)

ZAR 139 148

01 May – 15 July 20 ZAR 131 318

16 July – 31 October 20 ZAR 140 100

01 November – 15 December 20 ZAR 122 922

Flights

DETAILS

OR Tambo International Airport to Phinda Airstrip

Phinda Airstrip to Cape Town International Airport

Transfers

DETAILS

andBeyond City Safaris - Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town

Dyer Island Cruises

Dyer Island Cruises to Hermanus

andBeyond City Safaris - Cape Town

Gansbaai to Cape Town International Airport

Accommodation

DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

andBeyond Phinda Private Game

Reserve

andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge 1x Double Room

All meals and local brands

of drinks


Cape Town Cape Grace 1x Double Room

Breakfast

Whale Coast Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Forest Lodge 1x Double Room

Breakfast, Lunch and

Dinner


Journey overview

What’s included:

Accommodation as specified in the itinerary

Meals, drinks and laundry as per the inclusions

Scheduled flights as specified in the itinerary

Private/Scheduled transfers as specified in the itinerary

Private/Scheduled sightseeing and excursions as specified in the itinerary

Scheduled game viewing activities as specified in the itinerary

National parks, concession and landing fees where applicable:

Munyawana Conservancy Fee, arrival by car & air - per person conservation fee

Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Domestic/international departure tax, fuel and safety levies from airports and airstrips unless otherwise stipulated

Personal Travel Wallet (1 per couple)

Rhinos without Borders Donation

Notes:

Meals, drinks and laundry not specified in the itinerary or as outlined in the Includes

Premium brand drinks, champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes

Gratuities and any items of a personal nature

Sightseeing and excursions not specified in the itinerary

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Rhino Conservation Activity: (including private vehicle)

Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary

National parks and concession fees not specified in the itinerary

Travel Insurance

Visa fees (please be sure to check if visas are required)

Bed levies at South African hotels and lodges

Information:

Africa Foundation Community Trip: not on school or public holidays, and only possible on weekdays

The following activities are seasonal:

Eco Martine Trip (morning activity) January to May

Whale Watching Trip (morning activity) June to December

The Fly Me to Phinda Flight Rebate offer has been applied to this itinerary

Cape Grace’s “Four Nights for Less” Offer might be applicable during the time of your stay, but has not been applied

to this itinerary , as its validity is regularly reviewed and block-out dates adjusted from time to time; if applicable at

the time of your booking, the rate will be adjusted accordingly

Rates are subject to a minimum of 2 guests traveling

The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability

Validity periods are as specified above - should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we

reserve the right to re-quote

Rates exclude gratuities and all items of a personal nature


Note: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closes for a short period in July or August for annual maintenance

Flight quotes are subject to change, and we reserve the right to re-quote

Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request

The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, ROE,

fuel, sales and airport tax or VAT, third-party services, currency fluctuations or any other circumstances beyond our

control

andBeyond Trading Terms apply

The details are in the fine print


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