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ContentsLONG DISTANCE TOURS
SOUTh AfRICAdeparting from Johannesburg:SJC16 16 days South Africa Odyssey 2SJC12 12 days South Africa Rainbow 4SJD6 6 days Wild Kingdoms Safari 4SJC8 8 days Luxury Kruger & Cape Town 6SJK4 4 days Kruger Park Uncovered NEW 6SMJJ4 4 days Wild & Wonderful Safari 8SWS4 4 days Kruger Park Walk in the Wild Safari 8SMJJ3K 3 days Kruger Park Wildlife Safari 10SJH3 3 days Kruger Park Hoyo Hoyo Safari 10
departing from Port Elizabeth:SPC5 5 days Garden Route Glory 12SPC4 4 days Garden Route Uncovered 12
departing from Cape Town:SMCC6 6 days Garden Route & Winelands Wonder 14SCP6 6 days Garden Route Splendour 14SCP4 4 days Garden Route Discovered NEW 16SCF4 4 days Extraordinary Wild Flower Adventure 16
NAmIbIASTSNE14 14 days Classic Namibia 18STS7 7 days Namibia Southern Odyssey 18
DAY TOURS
Cape Town Day ToursSC1 Full day Cape Peninsula Tour 36SC2 Half day Cape Point Tour 36SC3 Half day Table Mountain & City Tour 36SC4 Half day Winelands Tour 36SC5 Full day Cape Highlights Tour 36SC6 Full day Winelands Tour 36SC7 Half day Township Cultural Tour 36SC8 Full day Hermanus Tour 36SC9 Full day Aquila Wildlife Safari Tour 37SC11 Full day Great White Shark Cage Diving 37
Cape Town AdventuresSA2 Half day Table Mountain Biking Adventure 37SA3 Half day Table Mountain Hiking Adventure 37SA5 Full day Cape Point Cycle & Winelands Adventure 37
Cape Town ExperiencesSE1 Half day Cape Malay Cultural Experience 38SE3 Full day Vintage Sidecar Winelands Experience 38SE5 Half day Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience 38SE6 Half day Township Life Experience 38SE8 Half day Cape Town Dinner Safari Experience NEW 38
Garden Route Day ToursSK1 Half day Knysna Township Tour 39SK2 Full day Oudtshoorn Day Tour 39SK3 Full day Knysna Forest Day Tour 39SK4 Full day Tsitsikamma Day Tour 39SP2 Full day Addo Elephant Park Tour 39
Durban Day ToursSD1 Half day Durban City Tour 40SD2 Half day uShaka Marine World 40SD4 Full day Durban Highlights Tour 40SD5 Full day Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park Tour 40SD6 Full day Sani Pass/Lesotho Tour 40SD7 Full day Shakaland Tour 40SD8 Full day Drakensberg World Heritage Tour 40SD9 Fullday Isandlwana&Rorke'sDriftBattlefields 40
STSVNE10 10 days Extraordinary Namibia 20STNE7 7 days Namibia Northern Odyssey 20STE4 4 days Namibia Etosha Safari 22STSV3 4 days Namibia Sossusvlei Desert Adventure 22STC6 6 days Namibia Caprivi Safari 24
SOUThERN AfRICABH6 6 days Botswana Highlights NEW 24BB14 14 days Best of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
& South Africa 26BB11 11 days Best of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe 26
VICTORIA fALLSFVF3J 3 days Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Fly-in 28FVF5J 5 days Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-in 28ZMVF3 3 day Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Getaway NEW 30ZMVF5 5 day Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe
Getaway NEW 30FVZ3J 3 days Zambia Victoria Falls Fly-in 32FVZ5J 5 days Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-in 32ZAVF3 3 day Zambia Victoria Falls Getaway NEW 34ZAVF5 5 day Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe Getaway NEW 34
Johannesburg Day ToursSJ1 Half day Johannesburg City Tour 41SJ3 Half day Soweto Tour 41SJ4 Half day Pretoria Tour 41SJ6 Full day Amandla Theatrical Tour 41SJ7 Full day Sun City & Pilanesberg Nature Reserve 41SJ8 Half day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour 41
mpumalanga Day ToursSM1 Full day Panorama Tour 42SM4 Half day Moholoholo Endangered Wildlife Experience 42SM5 1 Hour Elephant Whispers (Elephant Interaction) 42SM6 Half day White Water Rafting Adventure NEW 42SM7 1 Hour Hazyview Quad Bike Trail NEW 42SM9 Full day Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safaris 42
Namibia Day ToursSS1 Half day Swakopmund Township Tour 43SS2 Half day Living Desert Tour 43STMC Half day Dolphin & Seal Catamaran Cruise 43STNQ Half day Quad Biking Adventure NEW 43
Victoria falls Day ToursVF1 Half day Chinotimba Township Tour 44VF2 Half day Upper Zambezi Canoe Safari 44VF3 Half day Sunrise Elephant Back Safari 44VF4 Full day Chobe Day Trip 44
Livingstone Day ToursVZ1 Half day Walk with Lions 45VZ2 13/28min Helicopter Flights 45VZ3 15/30min Microlight Flights 45VZ4 Half day Elephant Back Safaris 45VZ5 Full day Chobe Day Trip 45
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TsitsikammaMountains
Addo National Park
FeatherbedNature Reserve
Cango CavesOstrich Farm
Outeniqua Pass
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Free State
Gauteng
North West
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
KwaZulu-Natal
Eastern Cape
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Western Cape
Port ElizabethMontagu
Stellenbosch
Cape Town
Hazyview
Johannesburg
Sabi Sabi
Mbabane
Durban
Hluhluwe
Oudtshoorn
Knysna
SWAZILAND
LESOTHO
Blyde RiverCanyon
Game Drives
Game Drives
Kruger National
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Glass FactoryCandle Factory
God’s WindowSizaBantwana
Hluhluwe-UmfoloziGame Reserve
TraditionalZulu Village
Route 62
KleinKaroo
Wine Tasting
Optional Day Excursions
Community Farm School
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South Africa Odyssey TOuR CODE SJC16
DAY 1 SuN JOHANNESBuRG: Hotel transfer. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted).
DAY 2 MON JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA: Travel to Hazyview via Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. [B]
DAY 3 TuES MPuMALANGA: Early game drive in Kruger National Park (in closed vehicle). Late afternoon open vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]
● PRIVATE GAME LODGE OPTION: DAY 3 & 4 MPuMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY
DAY 4 WED ● MPuMALANGA: Early morning open vehicle game drive in Kruger National Park. Late afternoon open vehicle game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]
DAY 5 THuRS , MPuMALANGA - SWAZILAND: Travel to Swaziland, visit glass factory. Complimentary (optional) afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. [B]
DAY 6 FRI , SWAZILAND - ZuLuLAND: Afternoon open vehicle game drive (with English speaking ranger), travel to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]
DAY 7 SAT ZuLuLAND - DuRBAN: Travel to Durban via traditional Zulu village for (ethnic) lunch and show displaying local culture. [BL]
DAY 8 SuN : DuRBAN - PORT ELIZABETH: Airport transfers in Durban and Port Elizabeth. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted). [B]
DAY 9 MON PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA: Travel to Knysna via visit to Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River Mouth. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. [BD]
DAY 10 TuES KNYSNA: Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch. [BL]
DAY 11 WED KNYSNA - OuDTSHOORN: Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided) and Cango Caves. [B]
DAY 12 THuRS ● OuDTSHOORN - STELLENBOSCH: Travel Route 62 via the ‘Klein Karoo’ and Montagu to Stellenbosch, arriving late afternoon. [B]
DAY 13 FRI STELLENBOSCH - CAPE TOWN: Wine tasting en route to Cape Town. Remainder of day at leisure (unescorted). [B]
DAY 14 SAT CAPE TOWN (uNESCORTED): Full day at leisure. Optional day excursion (own account). [B]
DAY 15 SuN CAPE TOWN (uNESCORTED): Full day at leisure. Optional day excursion (own account). [B]
DAY 16 MON CAPE TOWN: Day at leisure (unescorted). Transfer to airport, harbour or railway station. [B]
● Making a diff erenceThe SizaBantwana Children Benefi t Organisation is a non-profi t organisation that works in the rural communities surrounding Hazyview, Mpumalanga. SizaBantwana has about 400 children, orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of HIV/AIDS, that daily attend one of the fi ve local care centres. The children participate in after school activities and receive a wholesome meal. SizaBantwana off ers a positive environment for a bright and hopeful future.
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South Africa Odyssey Journey through the spectacular kaleidoscope of South AfricaYou will take in the great highlights South Africa has to offer, such as the world-famous Kruger National Park, the rich cultural heritage and evocative beauty of Swaziland and Zululand, the vibrant coastal cities of Durban and Port Elizabeth, the splendour of the Garden Route and the Cape Winelands, finishing with a leisurely stay in Africa’s most beautiful city, Cape Town.
highlights• Big5game-viewinginthepristinewildernessofSouthAfrica’s
premier game reserve, the Kruger National Park• FascinatingculturesofSouthernAfrica’spastoralSwaziandZulu
kingdoms; and the popular Indian Ocean beach cities • ThebeautyandsophisticationoftheCape,withitsgloriousGarden
Route, its world-class Winelands and the world’s most desirable city, Cape Town
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Sunday• INCLUDES–15breakfasts,2lunches,1dinner,15nights’
accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified.Choiceofaccommodationoptionsavailable
• EXCLUDES–FlightanddeparturetaxbetweenDurbanandPortElizabeth.PleasebookDUR/PLZflighttodepartDurbanafter12h30
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Guestswilltravelonsamevehicle,butwillbedroppedoffatdifferentaccommodation
16 days/15 nights
● Private Game lodge option Award winning luxury and warm African hospitality. The Sabi Sabi Game Reserve lies on the banks of the Sabie River, within the Sabi Sand Conservancy and adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Sabi Sabi offers personal game rangers who ensure exciting and memorable wildlife experiences.
Available for tours• South Africa Odyssey
• South Africa Rainbow
• Wild Kingdoms Safari
Key ● Community visit ● Private game lodge option : Intercity/Regionalflight, Bordercrossing–validtraveldocumentsrequired
Inclusive meals [B] Breakfast [BL] Breakfast, lunch [BD] Breakfast, dinner [BD+LP] Breakfast, dinner + lunch pack [FB] Full board
Elephants at a waterhole in Sabi Sabi
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Addo National Park
FeatherbedNature Reserve
Cango CavesOstrich Farm
Outeniqua Pass
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Free State
Gauteng
North West
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Eastern Cape
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Western Cape
Port ElizabethMontagu
Stellenbosch
Cape Town
Hazyview
Johannesburg
Sabi Sabi
Mbabane
Durban
Hluhluwe
Oudtshoorn
Knysna
SWAZILAND
LESOTHO
Blyde RiverCanyon
Game Drives
Kruger National
Park
Glass FactoryCandle Factory
God’s WindowSizaBantwana
TraditionalZulu Village
Route 62
KleinKaroo
Wine Tasting
Optional Day Excursions
Community Farm School
Cheetah Encounter
Cruise St Lucia Estuary
KwaZulu Cultural Museum
Hluhluwe-UmfoloziGame Reserve
Game DrivesRorke’s DriftIsandlwana
KwaZulu-Natal
Ondini2
Optional: Zulu Battlefields Extension
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South Africa Rainbow TOuR CODE SJC12
DAY 1 MON JOHANNESBuRG - MPuMALANGA: Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon.
DAY 2 TuES MPuMALANGA: Early game drive (in closed vehicle) in Kruger Park with breakfast. Afternoon game drives (optional, own account). [B]
● PRIVATE GAME LODGE OPTION: DAY 2 & 3 MPuMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY
DAY 3 WED ● MPuMALANGA: Open vehicle game drive through Kruger Park. Afternoon game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]
DAY 4 THuRS , MPuMALANGA - SWAZILAND: Travel to Swaziland. Visit glass factory. Complimentary excursion to Swazi candle factory. [B]
DAY 5 FRI , SWAZILAND - ZuLuLAND: Afternoon open vehicle game drive (English speaking ranger). Overnight Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]
DAY 6 SAT ZuLuLAND - DuRBAN: Travel to traditional Zulu village. Lunch and show. Overnight in Durban. [BL]
DAY 7 : SuN DuRBAN - PORT ELIZABETH: Airport transfers in Durban and Port Elizabeth. Rest of day at leisure (unescorted). [B]
DAY 8 MON PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA: Travel to Knysna via visit to Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River Mouth. Afternoon at leisure. [BD]
DAY 9 TuES KNYSNA: Lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride, walk and lunch. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 10 WED KNYSNA - OuDTSHOORN: Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Visit Ostrich Farm (guided) and Cango Caves. [B]
DAY 11 ● THuRS OuDTSHOORN - STELLENBOSCH: Via Route 62. [B]
DAY 12 FRI STELLENBOSCH - CAPE TOWN: Breakfast. Wine tasting en route to Cape Town, where tour ends. [B] Guests may disembark at Cape Town Airport, on request.
Wild Kingdoms Safari TOuR CODE SJD6
DAY 1 MON JOHANNESBuRG - MPuMALANGA: Depart for Mpumalanga. See Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window. Overnight near Hazyview.
DAY 2 TuES MPuMALANGA: Game drive (in closed vehicle) in Kruger National Park. Afternoon at leisure. Afternoon game drives available (optional and for own account). [B]
● PRIVATE GAME LODGE OPTION: DAY 2 & 3 MPuMALANGA - SABI SAND CONSERVANCY
DAY 3 WED ● MPuMALANGA: Open vehicle game drive through Kruger National Park (English speaking ranger). Afternoon at leisure. Late afternoon game drives (optional and for own account). [B]
DAY 4 THuRS , MPuMALANGA - SWAZILAND: Travel to Swaziland. Visit glass factory. Complimentary afternoon excursion to Swazi candle factory. [B]
DAY 5 FRI , SWAZILAND - ZuLuLAND: Afternoon open vehicle game drive (English speaking ranger). Overnight Hluhluwe-Umfolozi region. [B]
DAY 6 SAT ZuLuLAND - DuRBAN: Travel to traditional Zulu village. Lunch and show. Arrive in Durban. Tour ends. [BL] Guests may disembark at Durban Airport, on request.
OPTIONAL ADD ON: 2 NIGHT ZuLu BATTLEFIELDS EXTENSION
DAY 6: Collection from Zulu Cultural Village and transfer (unescorted) to the ZuluBattlefieldsitesofIsandlwanaandRorke’sDrift.Dinnerandovernightatlodge. [D]
DAY 7: Relive the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, two of the most famous battles fought between the Zulu and British armies. Overnight at lodge. [BLD]
DAY 8: After breakfast, you’ll be transferred (unescorted, driver only) to Durban, where the tour ends on arrival. [B]
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South Africa RainbowA classic, colourful adventure through South AfricaSit back, relax and take in all the best that South Africa has to offer. Enjoy Big 5 game-viewing in the Kruger National Park, African heritage in Swaziland and Zululand, Indian Ocean coastlines of Durban and Port Elizabeth, the diverse Garden Route towns of Knysna and Oudsthoorn, wine-tasting in the famous Stellenbosch region before arriving in South Africa’s Mother City, Cape Town.
highlights• Big5game-viewinginthepristinewildernessofSouthAfrica’s
premier game reserve, the Kruger National Park• FascinatingculturesofSouthernAfrica’spastoralSwaziandZulu
kingdoms; and the modern beat of the popular Indian Ocean beach cities
• ThebeautyandsophisticationoftheCape,withitsgloriousGarden Route, its world-class Winelands and the world’s most desirable city, Cape Town
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Monday• INCLUDES–11breakfasts,2lunches,1dinner,11nights
accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified.Choiceofaccommodationoptionsavailable
• EXCLUDES–FlightanddeparturetaxbetweenDurbanandPortElizabeth.PleasebookDUR/PLZflighttodepartDurbanafter12h30
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Guestswilltravelonsamevehicle,butwillbedroppedoffatdifferentaccommodation
12 days / 11 nights
Wild Kingdoms SafariMarvel at Africa’s magnificence and majesty Bushveld and canyons, big game and traditional Africa, moun-tains and beaches– explore the diverse and scenic eastern region of South Africa on a tour that takes you to the Kruger National Park, then through Swaziland and Zululand to the thriving coastal city of Durban.
highlights• Gorgeousmountainsceneryandbreathtakingvantagepointsalong
Mpumalanga’s Eastern Escarpment• Big5game-viewinginthepristinewildernessofSouthAfrica’s
premier game reserve, the Kruger National Park• FascinatingculturesofSouthernAfrica’spastoralSwaziandZulu
kingdoms
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Monday• INCLUDES–5breakfasts,1lunch,5nightsaccommodation,porterage,transportationandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Guestsonthistourtraveltogether in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience. Guests do have a choice of accommodationoptions,whichmaybeofferedatthesamehotel,oratdifferenthotelsinthesamevicinity
• 2 NIGHT OPTIONAL ADD ON ZuluBattlefieldsExtensiontoSJD6WildKingdomsSafari
Leopard, Kruger National ParkLion and cub, Kruger National Park
6 days / 5 nights
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Kruger Park Uncovered TOuR CODE SJK4
DAY 1 JOHANNESBuRG - KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: Transfer from hotel (unescorted, driver only) to the Mpumalanga region. After freshening up at lodge enter the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. [D]
DAY 2 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast enter the Kruger National Park for a full day of game viewing. Your guide will endeavour tospoilyouwithsightingsoftheBig5,generalgameandprolificbirdlife. Stop at one of the rest camps for lunch (own account). Spend the remainder of the afternoon game viewing. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. [BD]
DAY 3 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast, journey once again throughthemagnificentexpansesoftheKrugerNationalPark.Enjoyafullday of game viewing in an open safari vehicle pursuing the Big 5 and other rare and endangered species. Opportunity to enjoy lunch at one of the rest camps (own account). Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. [BD]
DAY 4 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK - JOHANNESBuRG: Enjoy breakfast before starting the return journey to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30 (unescorted) where the tour ends on arrival. [B]
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Cellar Tour& Wine Tasting
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Luxury Kruger & Cape Town TOuR CODE SJC8
DAY 1 : JOHANNESBuRG – KRuGER PRIVATE RESERVE: Fly to the spectacular Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. After lunch depart for a late afternoon game drive in open safari vehicles and sundowners in the bush. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. [LD]
DAY 2 & 3 KRuGER PRIVATE RESERVE: Each morning and evening you will depart into the wilderness, either by open Land Rover or on foot for a walking safari, accompanied by your ranger and tracker. [BLD]
DAY 4 : KRuGER NATIONAL PARK – CAPE TOWN – FRANSCHHOEK: Early morning safari and breakfast. Depart for a light aircraft transfer to KMIAirportforconnectingflighttoCapeTown,whereyou’llbemetandtransferred to Franschhoek. Overnight in Franschhoek. [B]
DAY 5 FRANSCHHOEK – CAPE TOWN: Full day to explore the winelands, including a cellar tour. After lunch (on your own) continue to Stellenbosch. Two wine tastings en route. Overnight in Cape Town. [B]
DAY 6 CAPE TOWN: Full day at leisure to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world. [B]
DAY 7 CAPE TOWN: Full day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula. Drive past Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno to Hout Bay. Optional cruise to Seal Island (time permitting). Continue to Boulders Beach and a penguin colony. [B]
DAY 8 CAPE TOWN: After breakfast, transfer to the airport. [B]
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Kruger Park UncoveredThe ultimate safari escapeSit back, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of South Africa’s greatest wilderness area. You will be treated to exciting close encounters with the famous Big 5 and many other animals and birds, all whilst enjoying the superb amenities of a luxury hotel.
highlights• ExpertlyguidedgamedrivesinsearchofthemagnificentBig5and
other incredible wildlife• Opensafarivehiclesofferingtheopportunitytotrulyexperiencethe
incredible African wilderness• SuperbaccommodationinaluxuryhotelborderingtheKruger
National Park
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–3breakfasts,3dinners,3nights’accommodation,
3 open safari vehicle game drives, Kruger Park Conservation levy, return road transfer from Johannesburg (unescorted) and sightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Tourmaybeextended by adding on additional nights. Option available to join and end tour at KMI Airport
• Touravailableasa3day/2nightoption(SJK3)
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Cheetah cubs, Kruger National ParkThe Cape Grace, V&A Waterfront
Luxury Kruger & Cape TownThe ultimate private safari combined with the luxury of Cape Town and the Cape WinelandsExperience the thrill of a safari in the spectacular Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve offering unparalleled Big 5 game viewing in a most pristine wilderness while enjoying the luxury of a world class safari lodge. Combine this with a leisurely stay in the scenic Cape Winelands and Cape Town, Africa’s most beautiful city.
highlights• ExhilaratingBig5gameviewingandbird-watchingintheworld
renowned Sabi Sand Reserve• UniquegamelodgeexperienceintheAfricanwilderness• ThebeautyandsophisticationoftheCape,withitsworld-class
Winelands and the world’s most desirable city, Cape Town
Quick facts • DEPARTS–01/02/2015,01/03/2015,05/04/2015,06/09/2015,
04/10/2015, 01/11/2015• INCLUDES–7breakfasts,3lunches,3dinners,7nights’
accommodation, open vehicle safaris, porterage, transport and sightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–FlightanddeparturetaxbetweenNelspruitand Cape Town
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum6guests.Pre-touraccommodationin Johannesburg is available on request
8 days / 7 nights 4 days / 3 nights
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Swaziland
Mpumalanga
Gauteng
Limpopo
Belfast
Dullstroom
Johannesburg
Lydenburg
Strydom TunnelAbel Erasmus Pass
Pilgrims Rest
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God’s WindowPinnacle RockMac Mac Falls
Blyde RiverCanyon
“Three Rondawels”Bourke’s Luck
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Kruger Park Walk in the Wild Safari TOuR CODE SWS4
DAY 1 JOHANNESBuRG – KRuGER PARK: Early departure from Johannesburg and transfer by shuttle (driver only) to the Greater Kruger Park. You will be met at the Balule Reserve Gate by the camp rangers forthefinalshorttransfertothesafaricampinanopengameviewingvehicle. Lunch will be served on arrival at the camp, followed by an afternoon guided game activity of your choice and dinner. [LD]
DAYS 2 – 3 KRuGER PARK: On each of these days you will be able to choose between the guided game activities. Both guided game walks and drivesareofferedinboththemorningsandafternoonseachday,andafter sun downers everyone enjoys guided game drives using spotlights after dark.
On morning and afternoon guided game walks you will enjoy walking, tracking and getting up close to some of the creatures of the bush. On the walks there is a lot of emphasis on all the interesting things seen including animals, trees, plants, insects and birds.
On the morning and afternoon guided game drives we enjoy the brisk airfromtheopensafarivehiclesaswegoinsearchofgame,buffaloandelephant, rhinos and the big cats. Many excellent photo opportunities.
Breakfast and leisure at the safari camp, followed by lunch and the afternoon safari.
On two of the evenings during your safari (weather permitting) we will board the open safari vehicles after dinner for a night game viewing experience, using the spotlights to search for the predators and other nocturnal creatures. [BLD]
DAY 4 KRuGER PARK - JOHANNESBuRG: Enjoy one last early morning walk/drive combination. On return to the camp you will have breakfast and then take the shuttle road transfer (driver only) back to Johannesburg, arriving at approximately 18h30. [B]
Wild & Wonderful Safari TOuR CODE SMJJ4
DAY 1 SuN JOHANNESBuRG – SABIE: Depart Johannesburg and head easttothespectacular,flourishingsceneryofMpumalanga.Passthroughthe village of Dullstroom. Lunch en route (own account). Continue to the northern Drakensberg and onto the Panorama Route. Stop to admire the views at God's Window, Pinnacle Rock and the Lisbon Falls. Arrive at your hotel late afternoon. [D]
DAY 2 MON SABIE - KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast we head to Elephant Whispers, an elephant interaction venue. Continue to Cultural Village, a true feast for the senses. Delight in lunch en route (own account). Enter the Kruger National Park. Enjoy a guided afternoon closed vehicle game drive, pursuing the Big 5 and other rare and endangered species. Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars in the “boma” (weather permitting). [BD]
DAY 3 TuES KRuGER NATIONAL PARK - MTHETHOMuSHA GAME RESERVE: After breakfast, we will journey once again through the magnificentexpansesoftheKrugerNationalPark.Lunchenroute(ownaccount). High tea at lodge before open vehicle game drive traversing through the reserve. Relish a dinner of Pan-African cuisine. [BD]
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY MTHETHOMuSHA GAME RESERVE – JOHANNESBuRG: Early breakfast, followed by an open vehicle game drive. Enjoy the lovely views of the de Kaap Valley Mountains while tucking into lunch (own account). A scenic drive through Mpumalanga sees us back in Johannesburg, arriving late afternoon. [B]
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Lion, Kruger National Park Walking Safari, Kruger National Park
Kruger Park Walk in the Wild Safari Take a walk on the wild side in AfricaIn the golden morning light, set out on foot along rhino tracks and elephant paths to enjoy superb close encounters with Big 5 game and many other animals and birds in the African wilderness. This is an authentic safari adventure that evokes all the romanticism, excitement and awe of the century-old explorer days. Your professional armed rangers will ensure your safety and every comfort while you make the memories that last a lifetime.
highlights• ExtraordinaryBig5gameandbird-watchingonfootandinopen
vehicles• Relaxinginthesecludedluxury,safaricampoutinthebush• Open-airdiningwithtraditionalfare
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–3nights’accommodation,3breakfasts,3lunches,
3 dinners, open vehicle game drives and safari walks, return road transfer (unescorted) from Johannesburg
• EXCLUDES–Conservationlevy,payableincashatthecamp• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Minimumageis16.Averagefitnesslevelrequired
4 days / 3 nights
Wild & Wonderful Safari Close encounters with Africa’s wildlifeExperience one of South Africa’s greatest attractions, the Kruger National Park, and the scenic and interesting surrounds of Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. This tour takes you on the Panorama Route through the Eastern Escarpment with its spectacular topography. You will enjoy Big 5 game-viewing before returning to Johannesburg.
highlights• Visitstotheworld-famousKrugerNationalPark• Gorgeousmountainsceneryandbreath-takingvantagepointsalong
Mpumalanga’s Eastern Escarpment
• UniquegamelodgeexperienceintheAfricanwilderness
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Sunday(DuallanguageGerman/Englishcommentary)• INCLUDES–3breakfasts,3dinners,3nights’accommodation,
transport, elephant interaction, visit to Cultural Village, Bushmen painting experience on open vehicle game drive and sightseeing as specified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum9guests
4 days / 3 nights
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South Africa
ITINERARIES
Mpumalanga
Swaziland
Gauteng
Limpopo
North West
Nelspruit
White River
HazyviewLydenburg
Dullstroom
KrugerNational
Park
Johannesburg
Game Drives
Game Drives
2Sabie
Pilgrims Rest
Hoyo Hoyo
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Klaserie
Belfast
South AfricaDeparting from Johannesburg
Kruger Park Hoyo Hoyo Safari TOuR CODE SJH3
DAY 1 JOHANNESBuRG - KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: Road transfer with driver only from Johannesburg to Northern Sabi Sands. High tea at lodge followed by afternoon open vehicle game drive. Dinner and overnight at lodge. [D]
DAY 2 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK:Earlymorningtea&coffeefollowedby open vehicle game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Lunch and afternoon high tea followed by open vehicle game drive. Dinner and overnight at lodge. [BLD]
DAY 3 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK - JOHANNESBuRG: Early morning breakfast before road transfer with driver only to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30. [B]
Kruger Park Wildlife Safari TOuR CODE SMJJ3K
DAY 1 JOHANNESBuRG - KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: Transfer from Johannesburg to Mpumalanga via Machadodorp, entering the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in a closed vehicle. Arrive at the camp for dinner and overnight. [D]
DAY 2 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK: Enjoy an early breakfast before you depart on a full day safari in a closed vehicle. Your guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the Big 5, general game and prolificbirdlife.Stopatoneoftherestcampsforlunch(ownaccount).Vegetation is mainly bushveld, varying from park-like grasslands to dense bush, especially in the rainy season. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight. [BD]
DAY 3 KRuGER NATIONAL PARK - JOHANNESBuRG: Enjoy breakfast after which you’ll start the return journey to Johannesburg via Sabie and the Long Tom Pass. Lunch stop en route (own account). Arrive in Johannesburg in the early evening at approximately 18h30. [B]
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Kruger Park Hoyo Hoyo SafariExperience South Africa’s prime wilderness on an inspired safariEnjoy an authentic, luxury safari at a unique Tsonga-styled private lodge in an exclusive concession of the world-famous Kruger National Park. Enriched with Shangaan heritage and traditions, Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge offers unforgettable, luxury hospitality in the heart of South Africa’s greatest wilderness area. You will never forget the sounds and sights of Africa’s magnificent wildlife in a pristine and evocative bush setting.
highlights• ExhilaratingBig5viewingandbird-watchingonexpertlyguided
early morning and sunset open vehicle game drives• Accommodationandsiestasinopulent,air-conditioned,
traditionally-designed ‘bee-hive’ suites with king-size beds, en suite bathrooms, private outdoor showers and game-viewing decks
• WarmShangaanhospitalityandTsonga-inspireddesign;sumptuousbreakfasts, lunches, and high teas, as well as dining under the African sky
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–2breakfasts,1lunch,2dinners,accommodation,open
vehicle safaris, return road transfer from Johannesburg (unescorted) andsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Tourmaybeextendedbyadding on additional nights. Option available to join and end tour at Hoedspruit Airport
3 days / 2 nights3 days / 2 nights
Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge Giraffe, Kruger National Park
Kruger Park Wildlife SafariExperience the unforgettable sights and sounds of Africa’s wildernessSee some of what the Kruger surrounds have to offer by travelling in a luxury coach from Johannesburg to South Africa’s greatest safari destination, the Kruger National Park. You will enjoy game drives with viewings at waterholes, rest breaks at camps and tranquil overnight stays at a rest camp.
highlights• ExhilaratingBig5gameviewingandbird-watching• GorgeousmountainsceneryofMpumalanga’sEasternEscarpment• Mpumalanga’sscenictowns–Sabie&Dullstroom
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Monday(DuallanguageGerman/Englishcommentary),
Wednesday (Dual language German/English commentary) & Friday (English commentary)
• INCLUDES–2breakfasts,2dinners,2nights’accommodation,return road transfer between Johannesburg and the Kruger Park, andguidedsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum9guests
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South Africa
ITINERARIES
Limpopo
Eastern Cape
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Montagu TsitsikammaMountains
Cruise to Featherbed
Nature Reserve
Cango CavesOstrich Show Farm
Addo NationalPark
Outeniqua Pass
Port Elizabeth
StellenboschCapeTown
Oudtshoorn
KnysnaRoute 62
KleinKaroo
Wine TastingCommunity Farm School1 2
1 1
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South AfricaDeparting from Port Elizabeth
Garden Route Glory TOuR CODE SPC5
DAY 1 MON PORT ELIZABETH – KNYSNA: Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Dinner and overnight in Knysna. [D]
DAY 2 TuES KNYSNA: Enjoy shops and atmosphere of this quaint town before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of Western Head and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 3 WED KNYSNA - OuDTSHOORN: Travel via Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Guided tour of an Ostrich Show Farm. Tour vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [B]
DAY 4 ● THuRS OuDTSHOORN - STELLENBOSCH: Travel Route 62 via the ‘Klein Karoo’ and Montagu to Stellenbosch, arriving late afternoon. [B]
DAY 5 FRI STELLENBOSCH – CAPE TOWN: Breakfast. Opportunity for wine tasting before travelling to Cape Town, where tour ends on arrival. [B]
Guestsmaybedroppedoff,onrequest,atCapeTownInternationalAirport.
Garden Route Uncovered TOuR CODE SPC4
DAY 1: MON PORT ELIZABETH – KNYSNA: Depart for Tsitsikamma Mountains and indigenous forests. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth. Afternoon at leisure at hotel. Dinner and overnight in Knysna. [D]
DAY 2 TuES KNYSNA: Enjoy shops and atmosphere of this quaint town before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of Western Head and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 3 WED KNYSNA - OuDTSHOORN: Travel via Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Guided tour of an Ostrich Show Farm. Tour vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [BD]
DAY 4 ● THuRS OuDTSHOORN VIA STELLENBOSCH – CAPE TOWN: Travel Route 62 via the “Klein Karoo” and Montagu to Stellenbosch, arriving late afternoon. Unescorted (driver only) transfer to Cape Town, where tour ends on arrival. [B]
Guestsmaybedroppedoff,onrequest,atCapeTownInternationalAirport.
Did you know?The Garden Route The Garden Route is a 300 kilometre (186 mile) stretch of the southern-most Cape coast between the cities of Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. It is so named for its natural beauty. Popular holiday towns are dotted along the Garden Route and off er a plethora of attractions and activities including hiking, mountain-biking, abseiling and bungee jumping, as well as shark diving.
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Knysna QuaysCango Caves, Oudtshoorn
Garden Route UncoveredExplore the Garden Route and its abundant attractions in just four daysExperience the highlights of the Garden Route, travelling from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town in this short four day tour. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park en route to the quaint holiday town of Knysna. Enjoy the bright greens and blues of the forests and lagoons and the evocative landscapes of the Klein Karoo and Oudtshoorn.
highlights• VerdantnaturalbeautyoftheTsitsikammamountainsandforests,
Nature’s Valley and Knysna’s spectacular lagoon• TravellingtheOuteniquamountainpassandenteringtheKlein
Karoo with its ostrich farms and the exceptional Cango Caves • Communityvisitatafarmschoolbeforereachingthepicturesque
Cape Winelands
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Monday• INCLUDES–3breakfasts,1lunch,1dinner,3nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Schoolvisitissubjecttoschool being open. Guests on this tour travel together in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience. Guests do have a choice of accommodation options, whichmaybeofferedatthesamehotel,oratdifferenthotelsinthesame vicinity
Garden Route Glory The gorgeous Garden Route and its abundant attractionsThe Garden Route is ideally explored on a luxury coach road trip. You can sit back and relax and enjoy the incredible scenery of the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua mountain ranges which run parallel to the stunning southern Cape coastline and harbour large stretches of indigenous hardwood forests and expansive lagoons.
highlights• VerdantnaturalbeautyoftheTsitsikammamountainsandforests,
Nature’s Valley and Knysna’s spectacular lagoon• TravellingtheOuteniquamountainpassandenteringtheKlein
Karoo with its ostrich farms and the exceptional Cango Caves • Communityvisitatafarmschoolbeforereachingthepicturesque
Cape Winelands
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Monday• INCLUDES–4breakfasts,1lunch,1dinner,4nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Schoolvisitissubjecttoschool being open. Guests on this tour travel together in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience. Guests do have a choice of accommodation options, whichmaybeofferedatthesamehotel,oratdifferenthotelsinthesame vicinity
4 days / 3 nights5 days / 4 nights
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South Africa
ITINERARIES
Limpopo
MontaguBarrydale
Swellendam
1 2 TsitsikammaNational Park
Storms RiverMouth City Tour
BloukransBridge
FeatherbedNature Reserve
Victoria Bay
Cango Caves
Sandstone FormationsFynbos SpeciesSwartberg
Pass
Ostrich Show Farm
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Addo NationalPark
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Outeniqua Pass
Port Elizabeth
StellenboschCapeTown
Hermanus
Oudtshoorn
Knysna
Plettenberg BayMossel
Bay Wilderness
Somerset West
Route 62
Whale-Watching
KleinKaroo
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
Community Farm School
George
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Tsitsikamma
South AfricaDeparting from Cape TownDeparting from Cape TownDeparting from Cape TownDeparting from Cape Town
Garden Route & Winelands Wonder TOuR CODE SMCC6
DAY 1 WED ● CAPE TOWN - OuDTSHOORN: Travel Route 62 to Oudtshoorn. Tour an Ostrich Show Farm. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [D]
DAY 2 THuRS OuDTSHOORN - SWARTBERG MOuNTAINS - OuDTSHOORN: Tour Cango Caves before ascending the Swartberg Mountains (weather permitting). Explore Sandstone formations and “fynbos” species. Afternoon at leisure. [BL]
DAY 3 FRI OuDTSHOORN - KNYSNA: Travel over Outeniqua Pass to Knysna and board ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy trailer ride to top of the Western Head and walk back through milkwood trees for lunch. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 4 SAT KNYSNA: Travel to Plettenberg Bay before continuing to BloukransBridge–highestBungyJumpintheworld.DrivethroughtheTsitsikamma forests. Overnight in Knysna. [B]
DAY 5 SuN KNYSNA - HERMANuS: Travel via George, Mossel Bay and Swellendam.ContinuetoHermanus–world’sbestwhalewatchingsites(Aug - Nov). Dinner and overnight in Hermanus. [BD]
DAY 6 MON HERMANuS - CAPE TOWN: Depart Hermanus via Somerset West. Continue to Stellenbosch for a wine tasting, before travelling to Cape Town, where the tour ends. [B]
Guests may disembark, on request, at Cape Town International Airport.
Garden Route SplendourTOuR CODE SCP6
DAY 1 ● TuES CAPE TOWN - OuDTSHOORN: Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the “Klein Karoo” to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Wine tasting en route. Guided tour of an ostrich farm. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [D]
DAY 2 WED OuDTSHOORN – KNYSNA: After breakfast tour the vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Continue over the Outeniqua Pass to George, travel via Victoria Bay to Wilderness, an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches. In the afternoon you’ll reach Knysna, nestled on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. Overnight in Knysna. [B]
DAY 3 THuRS KNYSNA: Leisurely start before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve, trailer ride to top of Western Head, and walk back through Milkwood trees for lunch (included). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 4 FRI KNYSNA: Explore the natural beauty of the Knysna area. Visit the Garden of Eden, set in the lush Knysna forest, and the Knysna Elephant Park (optional & for own account). Continue onto the famous Eastern Head to enjoy spectacular views of the Knysna Heads (weather permitting). Afterwards travel to Brenton on Sea, a breathtaking holiday location and a nature lover’s paradise. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Knysna. [B]
DAY 5 SAT KNYSNA - TSITSIKAMMA: Travel to Plettenberg Bay, before continuingtoBloukransBridge,offeringthehighestcommerciallyoperatedBungy Jump in the world. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and Storms River Mouth (weather permitting). Overnight in Tsitsikamma. [B]
DAY 6 SuN TSITSIKAMMA - PORT ELIZABETH: Travel via Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth. City orientation tour of Port Elizabeth, where tour ends on arrival. [B]
Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
● Making a diff erenceThe Barrydale Community Farm Schools were built during the 1960s by the farmers in the area for the labourers' children. The multi-grade school off ers education to children from Grades 1 – 6, with four classrooms, two teachers (one of whom is the principal) and an administrative clerk.
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Barrydale Community Farm School
Garden Route & Winelands Wonder Relish the scenic splendour of the Cape Winelands, Klein Karoo and Garden RouteThis journey sets out on the road less travelled through the Cape Winelands and the evocative Klein Karoo before traversing the Outeniqua Mountain Pass and descending to the lush Garden Route coastline. It is a circular route, ending back in Cape Town via the coastal roadway so you take in all the fantastic highlights of this beautiful region.
highlights• TheevocativelandscapesandwarmhospitalityoftheKleinKaroo
including a heart-warming community visit at a farm school• Verdantbeautyofmountainsandlagoons,andthelargest
continuous tracts of stately indigenous forest• Whale-watchingandfinewinesfromHermanustotheheartofthe
Cape Winelands
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Wednesday• INCLUDES–5breakfasts,2lunches,2dinners,5nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Schoolvisitissubjecttoschool being open. Guests travel together in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience. Guests do have a choice of accommodation options, which may be offeredatthesamehotel,oratdifferenthotelsinthesamevicinity
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Garden Route Splendour All the extraordinary beauty of the Garden Route A classic tour of the Garden Route starting in Cape Town and ending in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth. You take in all the highlights from the evocative, sepia-tinged landscapes of the Klein Karoo to jewel bright greens and blues of the forests and lagoons.
highlights• ThestunningsceneryandwarmhospitalityoftheKleinKaroo
including a heart-warming community visit at a farm school• Picturesqueandquaintholidaytownsofferingdiverseattractions,greatshoppingandfinedining
• Theextraordinarynaturalbeautyandfascinatingfloraandfaunaofthe delicate mountain, forest, lagoon and coastal eco-systems
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Tuesday• INCLUDES–5breakfasts,1lunch,1dinner,5nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Schoolvisitissubjecttoschool being open. Guests on this tour travel together in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience. Guests do have the choice of accommodation options, whichmaybeofferedatthesamehotel,oratdifferenthotelsinthesame vicinity
6 days / 5 nights6 days / 5 nights
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ITINERARIES
Garden Route DiscoveredTOuR CODE SCP4
DAY 1 ● TuES CAPE TOWN - OuDTSHOORN: Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the “Klein Karoo” (incl. a wine tasting en route) to Barrydale, where you’ll have an opportunity to visit a local farm school and interact with the children and teachers. Continue on to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Visit an Ostrich Show Farm (guided). Overnight in Oudtshoorn. [D]
DAY 2 WED OuDTSHOORN - KNYSNA: After breakfast tour the vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves. Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George, the sixth oldest town in South Africa. Continue to quaint Knysna,travellingviaVictoriaBay,abeautifulcoveenclosedbycliffs,andWilderness, an attractive holiday resort with beautiful beaches. Overnight in Knysna. [B]
DAY 3 THuRS KNYSNA: Leisurely start before lagoon cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve. Take a trailer ride to the top of the Western Head to enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon before returning for lunch under the milkwood trees (included). Afternoon at leisure to explore the town. Overnight in Knysna. [BL]
DAY 4 FRI KNYSNA - PORT ELIZABETH: After breakfast you will be transferred (unescorted, driver only) eastward along the Tsitsikamma Forest to Port Elizabeth, where tour ends on arrival. [B]
Guests may disembark, on request, at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Limpopo
MontaguBarrydale
Nieuwoudtville
Citrusdal
Saldanha
Clanwilliam
Vredendal
Swellendam
1
FeatherbedNature Reserve
Victoria Bay
Cango CavesOstrich Show Farm
Addo NationalPark
2
Outeniqua Pass
Port Elizabeth
CapeTown
Oudtshoorn
Knysna
Plettenberg BayMossel
Bay Wilderness
Somerset West
Route 62
KleinKaroo
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
Community Farm School
GeorgeTsitsikamma
Langebaan
VelddrifPiketberg
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South AfricaDeparting from Cape TownDeparting from Cape TownDeparting from Cape TownDeparting from Cape Town
Extraordinary Wild Flower AdventureTOuR CODE SCF4
DAY 1 MON CAPE TOWN - VREDENDAL: Visit Postberg Nature Reserve nearLangebaan,anarearenownedforspectacularwildspringflowers.Continue via Velddrif and Piketberg to Vredendal. Overnight in Vredendal. [D]
DAY 2 TuES VREDENDAL - NIEuWOuDTVILLE - VREDENDAL: Breakfast. ViewwildflowersintheirnaturalsurroundingsintheNieuwoudtvillearea.Return to Vredendal for overnight. [BD]
DAY 3 WED VREDENDAL: Breakfast. Opportunity to further experience theuniquebeautyofthearea,viewingwildflowers,endemicsucculentsand birdlife in the Vredendal area. Wine tasting at one of the well-known wine cellars along the Olifantsriver Wine Route. Overnight in Vredendal. [BD]
DAY 4 THuRS VREDENDAL - CAPE TOWN: Breakfast. Travel to Clanwilliam and Ramskop Wild Flower Garden. Continue through Citrusdal to Cape Town. Tour ends late afternoon. [B]
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Garden Route DiscoveredDiscover the natural beauty of the lush Garden RouteMarvel in the splendour of the glorious landscapes as you travel along the world-famous ‘Route 62’, through the dramatic ‘Klein Karoo’ and quaint holiday towns, to South Africa’s ‘friendly city’
highlights• ThestrikinglandscapeandwarmgenerosityoftheKleinKaroo
including a heart-warming community visit at a farm school• Charmingholidaytownsofferingdiverseattractions,greatshoppingandfinedining
• TheunusualnaturalbeautyandfascinatingfloraandfaunaoftheGarden Route
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Tuesday• INCLUDES–3breakfasts,1lunch,1dinner,3nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Schoolvisitissubjecttoschool being open. Guests on this tour travel together in a luxury vehicle with a professional guide providing a fantastic quality holiday experience. Guests do have a choice of accommodation options,whichmaybeofferedatthesamehotel,oratdifferenthotels in the same vicinity
NieuwoudtvilleOudtshoorn
4 days / 3 nights4 days / 3 nights
Extraordinary Wild Flower AdventureWitness a unique spectacle of natureThis is an amazing adventure from Cape Town into the intriguing West Coast region of the Western Cape to witness an extraordinary spectacle of nature. In the South African spring, over August and September, a brilliant array of diverse wild flowers transform this evocative semi-arid landscape into an unforgettable portrait of extraordinary colour and beauty.
highlights• Uniquebeautyofvastfieldsofspectacularwildflowers• Extraordinaryfloraldiversityincludingendemicsucculents• WarmWestCoasthospitalityandwinetastingalongthe
Olifantsriver Wine Route
Quick facts• DEPARTS–10,17,24,31August2015• INCLUDES–3breakfasts,3dinners,3nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Thedisplaysofflowersmay vary due to rainfall and other climatic conditions
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Tsumeb
Otavi
Rock ArtOrgan Pipes
Damara Village
Windhoek
Okahandja
EtoshaNational Park
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1
Maltahöhe
KeetmanshoopAus
Fish River Canyon
Namib-Naukluft
Park
Quiver Tree Forest
Naute Dam
Sossusvlei Mariental
Walvis Bay
HentiesBay
Otjiwarongo
Kalahari
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Sundowner drive to watchFeral horses
Optional Excursion
NamibDesert
Namib Dunes
Sesriem Canyon
Sunset Drive
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KuisebCanyon
Sundowner DriveMoon Landscape
Damaraland
Sundowner Drive
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2Khorixas
Outjo
Twyfelfontein
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1Swakopmund
Classic Namibia TOuR CODE STSNE14
DAY 1 SAT WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT: Travel into the Kalahari dunes for a scenic sunset drive (in open vehicles). Overnight in Kalahari region. [D]
DAY 2 SuN KALAHARI DESERT - FISH RIVER CANYON: Visit a Quiver tree forest near Keetmanshoop. Continue via Naute Dam to the northern fringes of Fish River Canyon. Overnight near Fish River. [BD]
DAY 3 MON FISH RIVER CANYON - AuS: Walk along the rim of one of the world’s largest canyons. Optional sundowner drive (for own account) to watch feral horses of the Namib Desert. Overnight in Aus. [BD]
DAY 4 TuE AuS - MALTAHÖHE: Opportunity to do an optional excursion (own account) to Kolmanskop. See the ever-changing beautiful vistas of the desert landscapes when driving along the Namib Desert. Overnight Maltahöhe region. [BD]
DAY 5 WED MALTAHÖHE - NAMIB-NAuKLuFT PARK: Start early to Sossusvlei. 4x4 scenic drive into heart of the Namib Dunes. Visit Sesriem Canyon en route past Namib-Naukluft Mountains. Overnight near Namib-Naukluft Park. [BD]
DAY 6 THuRS NAMIB-NAuKLuFT PARK - SWAKOPMuND: Travel through Kuiseb Canyon to the coast. Visit Walvis Bay and its well-known lagoon. Arrive at Swakopmund and join a sundowner drive to the Moon Landscape. Overnight at Swakopmund. [BD]
DAY 7 FRI SWAKOPMuND: Day at leisure to explore Swakopmund (unguided).Widerangeofoptionaltoursandactivitiesonoffer(forownaccount). [B]
DAY 8 SAT SWAKOPMuND: Another day at leisure to explore Swakopmund (unguided). Possibly meet fellow travellers at dinner who join the tour in Swakopmund. [BD]
DAY 9 SuN SWAKOPMuND - DAMARALAND: Depart early towards Henties Bay. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in late afternoon. [BD+LP]
DAY 10 MON DAMARALAND: Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). [FB]
DAY 11 TuE ● DAMARALAND - ETOSHA: Visit a Damara village, near Twyfelfontein, before departing to Etosha National Park. In the afternoon takeyourfirstclosedvehiclegamedriveinEtosha(openvehiclegamedrives are optional and for own account). Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 12 WED ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Spend the entire day in the park exploring the waterholes along this enormous saltpan in a closed vehicle game drive (open vehicle game drives are optional and for own account). Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 13 THuRS ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Another day of explorations in this word-famous National Park in a closed game drive vehicle (open vehicle game drives are optional and for own account). Overnight preferably near or in the Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 14 FRI ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK: Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [B]
Namibia Southern Odyssey TOuR CODE STS7
DAY 1 SAT WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT: Travel into the Kalahari dunes for a scenic sunset drive (in open vehicles). Overnight in Kalahari region. [D]
DAY 2 SuN KALAHARI DESERT - FISH RIVER CANYON: Visit a Quiver tree forest near Keetmanshoop. Continue via Naute Dam to the northern fringes of Fish River Canyon. Overnight near Fish River. [BD]
DAY 3 MON FISH RIVER CANYON - AuS: Walk along the rim of one of the world’s largest canyons. Optional sundowner drive (for own account) to watch feral horses of the Namib Desert. Overnight in Aus. [BD]
DAY 4 TuE AuS - MALTAHÖHE: Opportunity to do an optional excursion (own account) to Kolmanskop. See the ever-changing beautiful vistas of the desert landscapes when driving along the Namib Desert. Overnight Maltahöhe region. [BD]
DAY 5 WED MALTAHÖHE - NAMIB-NAuKLuFT PARK: Start early to Sossusvlei. 4x4 scenic drive into heart of the Namib Dunes. Visit Sesriem Canyon en route past Naukluft Mountains. Overnight near Namib Naukluft Park. [BD]
DAY 6 THuRS NAMIB-NAuKLuFT PARK - SWAKOPMuND: Travel through Kuiseb Canyon to the coast. Visit Walvis Bay and its well-known lagoon. Arrive at Swakopmund and join a sundowner drive to Moon Landscape. Overnight at Swakopmund. [BD]
DAY 7 FRI SWAKOPMuND - WINDHOEK: Explore Swakopmund (unguided) in the morning. After lunch (for own account) continue inland. Arrive in Windhoek late afternoon. [B]
ITINERARIES
NamibiaSouthern Africa
1919
NA
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Namibia Dunes
Nam
ibia
Tou
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Boa
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Classic NamibiaJourney through the epic landscapes of Namibia
This wide-ranging guided adventure takes in all Namibia’s highlights from the red deserts of the south to the foggy Atlantic shore; from the rugged northern beauty of Damaraland to the magnificent wildlife in Etosha National Park.
highlights• ExploringthehighlightsofsouthernNamibiaincludingtheKalahari
and Namib Deserts, and the spectacular Fish River canyon• EnjoyingNamibia’spopularseasidetown,Swakopmund,withits
wide range of leisure and adventure activities• ExperiencingthehighlightsofnorthernNamibiaincludingthe
World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein, and the world-renowned Etosha National Park
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Saturday• INCLUDES–13breakfasts,1lunch,1lunchpack,12dinners,
13 nights’ accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing asspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum10guests.DuallanguageGerman/English commentary
Fish River Canyon
Namibia Southern Odyssey Adventure through the wildly beautiful desert landscapes of southern NamibiaYou have to experience Namibia’s evocative semi-arid and desert landscapes for yourself to truly appreciate the extraordinary beauty and soulfulness of this fascinating, wide-open country. You can sit back and relax in the luxury coach as you range from the Kalahari Desert with its antique red sands to the gigantic 100-mile long ravine of the Fish River Canyon. Experience the Namib, a vast and picturesque coastal desert stretching 1200 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.
highlights• ScenicsunsetgameviewinginopenvehiclesintheKalaharidunes• Walkingalongthespectacularrimoftheworld’ssecondlargest
chasm, the dramatic Fish River Canyon • ExploringtheNamibDesertfromthevastsouthernsandseaswith
their towering dunes to unusual granite outcrops of Moon Valley
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Saturday• INCLUDES–6breakfasts,6dinners,6nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum10guests
7 days / 6 nights14 days / 13 nights
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Sossusvlei
Solitaire
Henties Bay
Swakopmund 2 1
NamibDesert
Highest Sand Dunes
Sesriem Canyon
KuisebCanyon
AquariumMuseum
Crystal GalleryLiving Desert Tour
Moon Landscape
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Okahandja
OtjiwarongoTwyfelfontein
Sundowner Drive
Etosha National Park
Rock ArtOrgan Pipes
Handicraft Market
Damaraland
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2 2Damara Village
Game Drives
Outjo
Khorixas
Tsumeb
Otavi
Extraordinary NamibiaTOuR CODE STSVNE10
DAY 1 WED WINDHOEK - NAMIB DESERT (uNGuIDED): Depart early afternoon via Solitaire to a comfortable lodge bordering the scenic Namib landscape. Overnight Namib Desert. [D]
DAY 2 THuRS SOSSuSVLEI: Early morning Sossusvlei excursion. Climb the world’s highest sand dunes. Visit rugged Sesriem Canyon. Return to lodge for lunch. Afternoon nature drive (drinks for own account). Overnight Namib Desert. [FB]
DAY 3 FRI NAMIB DESERT - SWAKOPMuND (uNGuIDED): After breakfast, travel via Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Arrive at midday at central pension / guesthouse. Overnight in Swakopmund. [B]
DAY 4 SAT SWAKOPMuND (uNGuIDED): Explore Swakopmund and enjoy some of the many optional activities (for own account): Visit to the aquarium, museum or crystal gallery; join the Living Desert Tour or a guided tour to the township Mondesa. Meet fellow travellers and guide for dinner. Overnight in Swakopmund. [BD]
DAY 5 SuN SWAKOPMuND - DAMARALAND: Depart early towards Henties Bay. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in the late afternoon. [DB+LP]
DAY 6 MON DAMARALAND: Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). [FB]
DAY 7 TuE ● DAMARALAND - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Visit a Damara village, near Twyfelfontein, before departing to Etosha National Park. In theafternoontakeyourfirstgamedrive(inaclosedvehicle)inEtosha.Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 8 WED ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Day excursion into the park (in a closed vehicle). Explore the various waterholes along the enormous Etosha saltpan. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 9 THuRS ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Full day in the park (in a closed vehicle), exploring the various waterholes along this vast saltpan. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 10 FRI ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK: Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Your tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [B]
Namibia Northern Odyssey TOuR CODE STNE7
DAY 1 SAT WINDHOEK - SWAKOPMuND: Travel to the coast. En route, visit a craft market in Okahandja and the geological formations of Moon Landscape near Swakopmund. Lunch en route (for own account). Overnight at Swakopmund. [D]
DAY 2 SuN SWAKOPMuND - DAMARALAND: Depart early towards Henties Bay. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in late afternoon for 2 overnights. [DBB+LP]
DAY 3 MON DAMARALAND: Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). [FB]
DAY 4 ● TuE DAMARALAND - ETOSHA: Visit a Damara village, near Twyfelfontein, before departing to Etosha National Park. In the afternoontakeyourfirstgamedrive(inaclosedvehicle)inEtosha.Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 5 WED ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Day excursion into the park (in a closed vehicle). Explore the various waterholes along the enormous Etosha saltpan. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 6 THuRS ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Encounter the big variety of wild life in the park (in a closed vehicle). Overnight preferably near or in the Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 7 FRI ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK: Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [B]
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NamibiaSouthern Africa
● Making a diff erenceThe Living museum of the DamaraThe Museum, close to Twyfelfontein is the fi rst traditional Damara project in Namibia. Visitors have the unique opportunity to get to know the fascinating traditional culture of the Damara, thus contributing to the preservation of the culture as well as to a regular income for the Damara community that built the museum.
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Lion hunt, Etosha National ParkSossusvlei
Namibia Northern Odyssey Venture into Namibia’s wild heartland There’s an astonishing amount of diverse life in Namibia’s dry landscapes. Plants and animals, people and their cultures have uniquely adapted to succeed in the remote, arid reaches of the country. Travel from the desert coast on a route north into the Kunene region, also known as Damaraland, where you could possibly encounter desert elephant. Explore the world-famous Etosha National Park with its abundance of animal and bird life.
highlights• Extraordinaryandhighlyphotogenicgeologicalmarvelssuchas
Moon Valley, the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain• AncientandtraditionalAfricanculturepreservedinmountainRock
Art galleries and a present-day Damara village• ExceptionalgameviewinginthepicturesqueAfricansavannah
around the vast, shimmering Etosha salt pan
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Saturday• INCLUDES–6breakfasts,1lunch,1lunchpack,6dinners,6nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum10guests
Extraordinary Namibia Experience all the highlights of NamibiaThis far-ranging tour from the Namib Desert in the south into the semi-arid northern heartland of the country will take your breath away. From the soaring red dunes of Sossusvlei to the ice-white beaches of Swakopmund, all the colours and textures, beauty and energy of Namibia will fill up your senses. You’ll get a unique insight into the stunning diversity of life, both animal and human, that has been suspended in an enduring but delicate ecological balance over millennia.
highlights• Visitingtheworld’soldestdesert;stunningSossusvleiandSesriem
Canyon, highlights of the Namib-Nauklauft National Park • ExploringthequaintdesertseasidetownofSwakopmund;andthe
dramatic geological formations and ancient Rock Art galleries of Damaraland
• ExperiencingexhilaratingBig5gameviewinginthepicturesqueEtosha National Park with its vast, mirage-inducing salt pan
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Wednesday• INCLUDES–9breakfasts,2lunches,1lunchpack,8dinners,
9 nights’ accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum10guests
7 days / 6 nights10 days / 9 nights
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Sossusvlei
Solitaire
Swakopmund
NamibDesert
Highest Sand Dunes
Sesriem Canyon
KuisebCanyon
RemhoogtePass
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Okahandja
Otjiwarongo
Etosha National Park
Game Drives
Handicraft Market
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Namibia Etosha SafariTOuR CODE STE4
DAY 1 WINDHOEK / SWAKOPMuND - ETOSHA: Depart Windhoek or Swakopmund. Travel via Okahandja and Otjiwarongo to the Etosha NationalPark.Joinafirstgamedrive(inaclosedvehicle).Overnightnear Etosha National Park. [D]
DAY 2 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Day excursion into the park (in a closed vehicle). Explore the various waterholes along the enormous Etosha saltpan. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 3 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK: Encounter the big variety of wild life in the park (in a closed vehicle). Overnight preferably near or in the Etosha National Park. [BD]
DAY 4 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK: Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [B]
Namibia Sossusvlei Desert Adventure TOuR CODE STSV3(A)/(D) & STSV3(B)/(E) & STSV3(C)/(F)
DAY 1 WINDHOEK (OR SWAKOPMuND) - NAMIB DESERT: Depart early afternoon via Solitaire, to a comfortable lodge bordering the Namib (driver only). Overnight Namib Desert. [D]
DAY 2 NAMIB DESERT: Early morning Sossusvlei excursion. Climb the world’s highest sand dunes. Visit rugged Sesriem Canyon. Return to lodge for lunch. Afternoon nature drive (drinks for own account). Overnight Namib Desert. [FB]
DAY 3 NAMIB DESERT - WINDHOEK (OR SWAKOPMuND): After breakfast, travel (driver only) via Remhoogte Pass (or Kuiseb Canyon) to Windhoek (or Swakopmund). Arrive at midday when tour ends. [B]
NamibiaSouthern Africa
Did you know?Sossusvlei Sossusvlei is a stunning salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes. It is located in the southern region of the Namib Desert in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Sossusvlei is one of Namibia’s top tourist destinations, with its majestic red sand dunes often referred to as the highest in the world. The best time to view Sossusvlei is close to sunrise and sunset when the colours are strong and constantly changing.
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Lion cubs, Etosha waterhole Sossusvlei
Namibia Sossusvlei Desert Adventure Evocative excursion into the world’s oldest desertExperience the astonishing contrasts of the Namib, the world’s oldest desert; harsh and rugged in landscape and climate, yet so delicate and exquisite in its support of fragile life. You will visit the country’s top desert attractions and enjoy sightings of the unique desert-adapted animals that roam the dry valleys and star-shaped dunes.
highlights• StayingataremotedesertlodgeontheedgeoftheNamib-
Nauklauft National Park with its desolate and beautiful scenery• ThewhiteclayandsaltpanofSossusvleisurroundedbyspectacular
high red sand dunes; and the stunning Sesriem Canyon carved by the ephemeral Tsauchab River
• Theextraordinaryandunforgettablespectacleoftheolddesertsands changing colour as the sun sets
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Daily,onrequest• INCLUDES–2breakfasts,1lunch,2dinners,2nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum14guests.Tourmaybeextendedbyadding on additional nights
Namibia Etosha Safari Experience Etosha, evocative and exciting More than a century of continuous conservation has ensured that wildlife flourishes in Etosha National Park, much the same as it has over the past millennia. This unspoiled, well-loved Park’s striking feature is an immense seasonal salt pan of more than 1 900 square miles set in almost 8 500 square miles of gracious African savannah and dry woodland. This is home to more than 110 species of mammals, and of reptiles; and almost 400 species of birds; and it offers one of Africa’s greatest and most accessible safari experiences.
highlights• Theheart-stoppingroaringoflionsandeeriecallandresponseof
jackals in an authentic and beautiful African wilderness; as well as special sightings of desert-adapted antelopes such as gemsbok and the endemic black-faced impala
• Big-gameviewingoflion,leopard,hyena,cheetah,elephant,giraffe,black and white rhino, as well as the many smaller and fascinating species
• Incredibleconcentrationsofgracefulplainsanimalscongregatingat the waterholes alongside Etosha Pan including zebra, wildebeest and springbok
Quick facts • DEPARTS–TuesdayfromWindhoekandSwakopmund• INCLUDES–3breakfasts,3dinners,3nights’accommodation,porterage,transportandsightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum10guests
3 days / 2 nights4 days / 3 nights
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Southern AfricaSouth Africa
Makgadikgadi PanNational Park
ZAMBIA
Nata
ZIMBABWE
Maun
Moremi Game Reserve
Traditional Village
Salt Pan Excursion
Game DriveGame CruiseOkavango
Delta
Zambezi
Victoria Falls
ChobeNational
Park
Caprivi Strip
Windhoek
Otavi
Rundu Kasane
Katima Mulilo
Handicraft Market
HobaMeteorite
Game Activity
Boat Cruise on Kwondo River
Optional Scenic FlightMokoro Trip
Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise onChobe River
MahangoGame Park
MudumuNational Park
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Living Museum of the Mafwe People
Namibia Caprivi SafariTOuR CODE STC6
Activities’ order might change depending on the season and to allow optimal game & wildlife viewing
DAY 1 FRI WINDHOEK - OTAVI: Depart for Otavi. Visit local handicraft market en route. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight on farm near Otavi. [D]
DAY 2 SAT OTAVI - MAHANGO GAME PARK: Visit Hoba Meteorite. Travel via Rundu to Kavango River in Western Caprivi. Enjoy Namibia’s green paradise. Sunset cruise near Mahango Game Park. [BD]
DAY 3 SuN KAVANGO - MuDuMu NATIONAL PARK: Game drive alongfloodplainsofMahangoGamePark.VisitPopaFalls.Continueto Mudumu National Park. Gaming activity at sunset. Overnight on the Kwando River. [BD+LP]
Day 4 MON ● MuDuMu NATIONAL PARK: Join cultural tour at Living Museum of the Mafwe People. Enjoy boat cruise on the Kwando River in the afternoon. Overnight on the Kwando River. [FB]
Day 5 TuE , KWANDO - CHOBE RIVER: Travel to Katima Mulilo on banks of Zambezi River. Continue to Kasane in Botswana. Enjoy sunset cruiseonChobeRiverwherelargeelephantandbuffaloherdsmaybefound. Overnight near Chobe River. [BD]
Day 6 WED , KASANE: Guided tour ends after breakfast in Kasane. Depart by shuttle transfer (driver only) to Livingstone or Victoria Falls to respective hotel/airport. [B]
Botswana Highlights TOuR CODE BH6
DAY 1 MAuN (uNESCORTED): Transfer to your lodge on arrival at Maun Airport. The lodge overlooks the Thamalakane River and is well-known foritsmokorosafaris.OptionalexcursionsincludingscenicflightsovertheOkavangoDelta,orgameviewingandfishingtripsintotheOkavangoDelta are available (for own account).
DAY 2 MAuN: Opportunity to join an exciting mokoro (dugout canoe) trip. On one of the larger islands you will enjoy lunch and a guided walk. Opportunity to see large herds of red lechwe bounding through the water and passing elephants feeding amongst the lush wetland vegetation. After lunch and walk, make your way back to the Mokoro station for transfer back to lodge. [BL]
DAY 3 NATA: After breakfast continue to your next lodge ideally situated close to the entrance of the Nata Sanctuary. Opportunity to join a salt pan excursion in the afternoon. [B]
DAY 4 CHOBE: After breakfast you will be transferred to your lodge near the Chobe Game Reserve, on the banks of the Chobe River. Opportunity to join a game cruise in the afternoon. [BD]
DAY 5 CHOBE: This morning enjoy an early morning game drive in the ChobeNationalPark.Searchforelephant,hippo,buffalo,zebra,hyena,red lechwe, crocodile, sable antelope and impala. In the afternoon enjoy an optional (for own account) game cruise on the Chobe River. [BD]
DAY 6 CHOBE: After breakfast transfer to Kasane Airport for onward flight.[B]
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● Making a diff erenceThe Living museum of the mafwe opened in February 2008 gives an authentic insight into the traditional culture of the Mafwe. Locals in the little village of Singalamwe demonstrate their traditional craftsmanship and entertain through singing, dancing and games. The Living Museum brings direct benefi t to the Mafwe community through entrance fees and sales of traditional crafts from the museum shop as well as maintaining their traditional lifestyle.
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Namibia Caprivi SafariCaptivating Caprivi, lush jewel of NamibiaSet out through the scenic northern region of Namibia into a verdant paradise of powerful African rivers and sparkling waterways. The Caprivi is a unique region inspired by the fresh waters of the Kavango, Zambezi and Kwando Rivers. It provides a stunning and sudden contrast from the semi-arid and arid landscapes of the rest of the country, and supports an exciting abundance of plant, animal and bird life.
highlights• BeforetheKavangoRiverspillsintoBotswana’sdeltaitranges
through the abundant wilderness of Namibia’s Mahango Game Reserve
• TheKwandoRivercreatesmagicalfloodplains,floatingpapyrusswamps and luxurious riverine forest in Namibia’s Mudumu National Park
• SunsetcruiseontheChobeRiverwherethelargestconcentrationsof African elephant can be found
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Friday• INCLUDES–5breakfasts,1lunch,1lunchpack,5dinners,5nights’accommodation,porterage,transport,sightseeingasspecifiedandtransfers from Kasane to Victoria Falls or Livingstone
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum10guests
Botswana HighlightsExplore one of Africa’s best kept secretsSurround yourself by timeless natural beauty and enjoy unimaginable seclusion on this 6 day tour into the untamed northern parts of Botswana. The lush flood lands, vast grasslands and striking salt pans are a sight never to be forgotten.
highlights• Excitingmokoro(dugoutcanoe)safari,basedonthetraditionalBayeimethodoftravellingthroughthefloodplainsoftheOkavangoDelta
• SafaribyriverboatandinopenvehiclesinBotswana’sChobeNational Park, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants
• Optiontoextendtobreath-takingVictoriaFalls,Zimbabwe’stopattraction
Quick facts• DEPARTS–08/02/2015,08/03/2015,12/04/2015,10/05/2015,
14/06/2015, 12/07/2015, 09/08/2015, 13/09/2015, 11/10/2015, 08/11/2015
• INCLUDES–5breakfasts,1lunch,1dinner,5nights’accommodation, porterage, transport, game watching activities and sightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum20guests.Optionaladd-onavailable:2 night extension to Victoria Falls
6 days / 5 nights 6 days / 5 nights
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Best of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe & South Africa in 14 Days TOuR CODE BB14
DAY 1 MAUN, BOTSWANA: Transfer from airport to lodge on the banks of the Thamalakane River. Late afternoon sunset cruise. [D]
DAY 2 MAUN - OKAVANGO PANHANDLE, BOTSWANA:Optionalflightoverthe Okavango Delta (own account). Travel along the panhandle, and spend 2 nights at a lodge alongside the Okavango River. [BD]
DAY 3 OKAVANGO PANHANDLE, BOTSWANA: Morning at leisure or optional (own account) mokoro day trip. (NB you will miss the sundowner cruise). [BD]
DAY 4 , OKAVANGO PANHANDLE - CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA: Enter Namibia and the Mahango National Park for a game drive. Short walk to Popa Falls then enter the Caprivi Strip. Two overnights on the banks of the Kwando River. [BD]
DAY 5 CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA: Early morning game drive (in open vehicle). Tour a traditional village. Optional early morning or sunset boat trip (own account). [BD]
DAY 6 & 7 , CHOBE, BOTSWANA: Enter Botswana and enjoy a game drive (in open vehicle) in the Chobe National Park and sunset cruise on the Chobe River. [BD]
DAY 8 & 9 , VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE: Travel to Victoria Falls. Guided tour of the Falls and rainforest. Spend 2 nights at a lodge in Victoria Falls. [BD]
DAY 10 HWANGE, ZIMBABWE: Transfer to Hwange National Park. Enjoy a game drive in open safari vehicles or a visit to the Painted Dog Sanctuary. [FI]
DAY 11 MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE: Continue to Masvingo, and Lake Kyle National Park, stopping en route at Bulawayo for lunch (own account). [BD]
DAY 12 MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE: Visit the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe. Afternoon scenic drive to Lake Kyle and its dam wall. Overnight at lodge. [BD]
DAY 13 , MAKHADO, SOUTH AFRICA: Cross the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Overnight at the Morning Sun Nature Reserve. [BD]
DAY 14 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Depart for Johannesburg arriving at OR Tambo International Airport at around lunch time. [B]
Best of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe in 11 Days TOuR CODE BB11
DAY 1 MAUN, BOTSWANA: Transfer from airport to lodge on the banks of the Thamalakane River. Late afternoon sunset cruise. [D]
DAY 2 MAUN - OKAVANGO PANHANDLE, BOTSWANA:Optionalflightoverthe Okavango Delta (own account). Travel along the panhandle, and spend 2 nights at a lodge alongside the Okavango River. [BD]
DAY 3 OKAVANGO PANHANDLE, BOTSWANA: Morning at leisure or optional (own account) mokoro day trip. (NB you will miss the sundowner cruise). [BD]
DAY 4 , OKAVANGO PANHANDLE - CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA: Enter Namibia and the Mahango National Park for a game drive. Short walk to Popa Falls then enter the Caprivi Strip. Two overnights on the banks of the Kwando River. [BD]
DAY 5 CAPRIVI, NAMIBIA: Early morning game drive (in open vehicle). Tour a traditional village. Optional early morning or sunset boat trip (own account). [BD]
DAY 6 & 7 , CHOBE, BOTSWANA: Enter Botswana and enjoy a game drive (in open vehicle) in the Chobe National Park and sunset cruise on the Chobe River. [BD]
DAY 8 & 9 , VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE: Travel to Victoria Falls. Guided tour of the Falls and rainforest. Spend 2 nights at a lodge in Victoria Falls. [BD]
DAY 10 HWANGE, ZIMBABWE: Transfer to Hwange National Park. Enjoy a game drive in open safari vehicles or a visit to the Painted Dog Sanctuary. [FI]
DAY 11 VICTORIA FALLS / LIVINGSTONE: Transfer from lodge to Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport. [B]
Great ZimbabweMonument
Lake KyleNational Park
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Makgadikgadi PanNational Park
BOTSWANA
NAMIBIA
ZAMBIA
ChobeNational Park
Nxai PanNational Park
KazungulaKasane
Seville
MudumuNational Park
Caprivi Strip
ZIMBABWEHwangeNational Park
Maun
Sundowner CruiseOkavango River
OkavangoPan Handle
ThamalakaneRiver Sunset Cruise
Moremi Game ReserveOptional:
1 Hour Scenic Flight
Popa Falls
Traditional VillageGame Drive
Optional: Sunset Cruise
Kwando River
Optional: Guided
Mokoro Day Trip
LakeLiambezi
Bulawayo
Masvingo1 1
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Game DriveSunset Cruise
Game Drive
Guided Tour of FallsBoma Place of Eating
OkavangoDelta
Mahango Game
ReserveGame Drive
Katima Mulilo
Ngoma
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ZambeziVictoria Falls
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Best of Southern AfricaSouthern Africa
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Best of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe in 11 DaysVisit the top attractions of three southern African countries in 11 days
Join us for a once in a lifetime adventure that evokes all the nostalgia and allure of the Africa of by-gone eras. It’s your chance to have an authentic safari experience with sightings of game and birds in their unspoiled natural settings. You will not forget the beautiful wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, the lushness of Namibia’s Caprivi region and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.
highlights• Boatrides,guidedwalksandgamedrivesthroughthewaterwaysof
Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Namibia’s Caprivi region• SafaribyriverboatandinopenvehiclesinBotswana’sChobe
National Park, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants• Zimbabwe’stopattractions–viewingthebreathtakingVictoriaFalls
and big game watching in Hwange National Park
Quick facts • DEPARTS–09/02/2015,09/03/2015,13/04/2015,11/05/015,
15/06/2015, 20/07/2015, 10/08/2015, 14/09/2015, 12/10/2015, 16/11/2015
• INCLUDES–10breakfasts,1lunch,10dinners,10nights’accommodation, porterage, transport, game-watching activities and sightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum20guests
Best of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe & South Africa in 14 DaysVisit the top attractions of four southern African countries in 14 daysTake in all the highlights on a Southern African holiday that ranges through the northern regions of Botswana and Namibia into Zimbabwe and South Africa. Experience the finest game and bird-watching by boat, on foot and in open safari vehicles. Marvel at the great southern rivers – the Okavango, Chobe and the Zambezi. See Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World and the remnants of ancient kingdoms, Great Zimbabwe.
highlights• Thebestgame-watchingandsafariexperiencesAfricahastooffer
in Namibia’s Caprivi region, Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park
• SpectacularVictoriaFallswithitsindescribableroaranddramaticmile-wide chasm
• Awe-inspiringGreatZimbabwe,datingbacktotheLateIronAge
Quick facts • DEPARTS–09/02/2015,09/03/2015,13/04/2015,11/05/015,
15/06/2015, 20/07/2015, 10/08/2015, 14/09/2015, 12/10/2015, 16/11/2015
• INCLUDES–13breakfasts,1lunch,13dinners,13nights’accommodation, porterage, transport, game-watching activities and sightseeingasspecified
• NOTE–Minimum2,maximum20guests
14 days / 13 nights 11 days / 10 nights
Nb - both these tours are available as a 10 day or 9 day option, ending at Victoria falls.
Mokoro trip, Okovango DeltaGame drive, Chobe
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To Johannesburg
Kazuma PanNational Park
Kasane
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Sunset CruiseGame Drive
Optional:Chinotimba Township Tour
Zambezi Canoe SafariSunrise Elephant Back Safari
Sunset CruiseGuided Tour of Falls
Victoria Falls
Kazungula
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Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-in SafariTOuR CODE FVF5J
DAY 1 : , JOHANNESBuRG - VICTORIA FALLS: Morning departure. Hotel transfer on arrival at Victoria Falls. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Victoria Falls
DAY 2 VICTORIA FALLS: After breakfast, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. [B]
DAY 3 , VICTORIA FALLS - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (BOTSWANA): Road transfer to Chobe National Park home to 450 bird species and Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. Overnight Chobe National Park area. [FB]
DAY 4 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: Game viewing activities include game drives in open vehicles and cruises on the Chobe River. Overnight Chobe National Park area. [FB]
DAY 5 , : CHOBE - VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBuRG: After breakfasttransfertoVictoriaFallsAirportforreturnflighttoJohannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. [B]
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Fly-inTOuR CODE FVF3J
DAY 1 : , JOHANNESBuRG - VICTORIA FALLS: Mid-morning departure. Hotel transfer on arrival at Victoria Falls. Afternoon at leisure to explore the village. Overnight in Victoria Falls.
DAY 2 VICTORIA FALLS: After breakfast, a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This walking safaritakesonethroughthemagnificentrainforesttoviewtheCataracts, Livingstone’s statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. [B]
DAY 3 , : VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBuRG: After breakfast transfertoVictoriaFallsAirportforreturnflighttoJohannesburgORTambo International Airport. [B]
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Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Fly-in Get up close and personal with the ‘Smoke that Thunders’Explore the historic Victoria Falls village and its wild, unspoiled surrounds in Zimbabwe, and experience the most classic, awesome views of this world-renowned natural phenomenon, the thundering Victoria Falls.
highlights• Guidedwalkingsafarithroughthetropical,spray-drenched
rainforest on the very edge of Victoria Falls, and all the best views of this World Heritage Site from the spectacular Zimbabwean vantage points
• SunsetcruiseonthemightyZambeziRiverwithitshipposandcrocodiles, and river bank game viewing
• LeisuretimetoenjoytheVictoriaFallsactivitiesandadventuresofyour choice
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–ReturnairfarefromJohannesburgORTambo
International Airport, land transport, 2 breakfasts, 2 nights’ accommodationandguidedsightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–Airportanddeparturetaxes,subjecttoairlineconditions
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-in SafariDiscover the romance and extraordinary spectacle of Africa’s Natural WondersExperience Southern Africa’s top highlights, which have stood the test of time over centuries – Zimbabwe’s awesome Victoria Falls and Botswana’s abundance of unspoiled wilderness. Evoke all the nostalgia and allure of untamed Africa on this once in a lifetime adventure.
highlights• Guidedwalkingsafarithroughthetropicalrainforestonthevery
edge of Victoria Falls, and all the best views of this World Heritage Site from the spectacular Zimbabwean vantage points
• SafaribyriverboatandinopenvehiclesintheChobeNationalPark, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants and an abundance of mammals and birds
• Anauthentic,inthewildofAfricaexperienceataworld-classsafarilodge on the banks of the Chobe River
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–ReturnairfarefromJohannesburgORTambo
International Airport, land transport, 4 breakfasts, full board at Chobe only, 4 nights’ accommodation and guided sightseeing as specified
• EXCLUDES–Airportanddeparturetaxes,subjecttoairlineconditions
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
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Caprivi Strip
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Zambezi Canoe SafariSunrise Elephant Back Safari
Sunset CruiseGuided Tour of Falls
Victoria Falls
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Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe GetawayTOuR CODE ZMVF5
DAY 1 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): Hotel/Lodge transfer (driver only) on arrival at Victoria Falls. Afternoon sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Opportunitytolookforwildlife.Sightingsofelephant,giraffeandotherresident game are fairly common.
DAY 2 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): After breakfast enjoy a breathtaking tour of the Victoria Falls (guided). Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural WondersoftheWorld,offersguestsaonceinalifetimeadventureandisasuperb destination for adventure, leisure and business. Afternoon at leisure toenjoythemanyactivitiesonoffer(optional,andforownaccount).[B]
DAY 3 & 4 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE) - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast transfer by road to Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. A game drive (Day 4) within the Parkofferstheopportunitytoviewtheabundantelephantandotherbiggamespeciesupclose.JoinaChobeRivercruise(Day4),oneofthefinestgame viewing experiences in Africa. [B]
DAY 5 CHOBE - VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): After breakfast transfer to VictoriaFallsAirportforonwardflight.[B]
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls GetawayTOuR CODE ZMVF3
DAY 1 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): Hotel/Lodge transfer (driver only) on arrival at Victoria Falls. Afternoon sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River.Opportunitytolookforwildlife.Sightingsofelephant,giraffeandother resident game are fairly common.
DAY 2 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): After breakfast enjoy a breathtaking tour of the Victoria Falls (guided). Victoria Falls, one of theSevenNaturalWondersoftheWorld,offersguestsaonceinalifetime adventure and is a superb destination for adventure, leisure andbusiness.Afternoonatleisuretoenjoythemanyactivitiesonoffer(optional, and for own account). [B]
DAY 3 VICTORIA FALLS (ZIMBABWE): After breakfast transfer to Victoria FallsAirportforonwardflight.[B]
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Zimbabwe Victoria Falls GetawayExperience the miracle and wonder of the majestic ‘Smoke that Thunders’Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime at one of Southern Africa’s top highlights. Be amazed by this spectacle of nature as you enjoy the many activities this superb destination has on offer.
highlights• GuidedtourofthemajesticVictoriaFallsincludingviewsofthe
eastern cataract, the Main Falls and the Boiling Pot from Zambia’s best vantage points the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree
• SunsetcruiseonmagnificentZambeziRiverandriverbankgameviewing
• Leisuretimetoenjoythemanyactivitiesandadventures
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–2breakfasts,othermealsdependenton
accommodation option chosen, 2 nights’ accommodation, land transportandguidedsightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–Allairfare,airportanddeparturetaxes.• NOTE–Minimum2guests
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe GetawayThe perfect combination of adventure and safariRevel in the majesty of the Victoria Falls before being treated to a superb safari in the magnificent Chobe National Park, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants.
highlights• Guidedtouroftheawe-inspiringVictoriaFalls• SundownercruiseonthemightyZambeziRiverwithgameviewing
opportunity• ExcitinggamedriveandrivercruiseintheChobeNationalPark
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–4breakfasts,othermealsdependenton
accommodation option chosen, 4 nights’ accommodation, land transportandguidedsightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–Allairfare,airportanddeparturetaxes.NationalParkentrance fee & river usage levy
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
3 days / 2 nights 5 days / 4 nights
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Caprivi Strip
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Optional:Walk with Lions
Helicopter FlightsMicrolight Flights
Elephant Back Safaris
Sunset CruiseGuided Tour of Falls
To Johannesburg
Victoria Falls
Kazuma PanNational Park
KazungulaKasane
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Zambia Victoria Falls Fly-inTOuR CODE FVZ3J
DAY 1 , : JOHANNESBuRG - LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): Mid-morning departure. Hotel transfer on arrival at Livingstone Airport. Overnight at Zambezi Sun / David Livingstone / Royal Livingstone.
DAY 2 ZAMBEZI SuN / DAVID LIVINGSTONE / ROYAL LIVINGSTONE: Guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. With a width of 1.7kms, the Falls have the capacity to push 550000m3ofwaterperminuteoverthebasaltcliffintotheZambeziRiver Gorge. Late afternoon sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Remainder of day at leisure. [B]
DAY 3 , : LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS) - JOHANNESBuRG: After a leisurelybreakfast,transfertoLivingstoneAirportforonwardflight.[B]
Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-in SafariTOuR CODE FVZ5J
DAY 1 , : JOHANNESBuRG - LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): Mid-morning departure. Hotel transfer on arrival at Livingstone Airport. Overnight in Livingstone (Victoria Falls).
DAY 2 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): After breakfast, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Falls have thecapacitytopush550000m3ofwaterperminuteoverthebasaltcliffinto the Zambezi River Gorge. Late afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Remainder of day at leisure. [B]
DAY 3 , LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS) - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK (BOTSWANA): Road transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to 450 bird species and Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. Overnight Chobe National Park area. [FB]
DAY 4 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: Game viewing activities include game drives in open vehicles and cruises on the Chobe River. Overnight Chobe National Park area. [FB]
DAY 5 , : CHOBE - LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS) - JOHANNESBuRG: AfterbreakfasttransfertoLivingstoneAirportforreturnflighttoJohannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. [B]
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Zambia Victoria Falls Fly-in Experience one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World Stand in the footsteps of David Livingstone on Livingstone Island, the only accessible land in the middle of the Victoria Falls. Feel the spray in your face, hear the roar in your ears as you experience the same awe and wonder at the extraordinary spectacle of the Victoria Falls.
highlights• Guidedtouroftheexhilarating,unforgettableVictoriaFallsincluding
views of the eastern cataract, the Main Falls and the Boiling Pot from Zambia’s best vantage points such as Knife Edge Bridge, the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree
• SunsetcruiseonthemightyZambeziRiverwithitshipposandcrocodiles, and river bank game viewing
• LeisuretimetoenjoytheVictoriaFallsactivitiesandadventuresofyour choice
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–ReturnairfarefromJohannesburgORTambo
International Airport, land transport, 2 breakfasts, 2 nights’ accommodationandguidedsightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–Airportanddeparturetaxes,subjecttoairlineconditions. National park entrance fee and river usage levy, to be paid on site
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-in SafariYour ultimate African adventureExperience an Africa-of-old on this guided journey to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls, where you still feel the same awe and wonder as the early explorers did more than a century ago. It is a short road trip over the border into Botswana where you’ll go on safari in the Chobe National Park and revel in the magnificent wilderness of this continent.
highlights• Theexhilarating,unforgettableVictoriaFallsandspectacularviews
of the eastern cataract, the Main Falls and the Boiling Pot from Zambia’s best vantage points such as Knife Edge Bridge, the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree
• SafaribyriverboatandinopenvehiclesintheChobeNationalPark,home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants
• Anauthentic,inthewildofAfricaexperienceataworld-classsafarilodge on the banks of the Chobe River
Quick facts • DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–ReturnairfarefromJohannesburgORTambo
International Airport, land transport, 4 breakfasts, full board at Chobe only, 4 nights’ accommodation and guided sightseeing as specified
• EXCLUDES–Airportanddeparturetaxes,subjecttoairlineconditions. National park entrance fee and river usage levy, to be paid on site
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
3 days / 2 nights 5 days / 4 nights
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ChobeNational Park
Caprivi Strip
ZIMBABWE
Ngweze
Mambova
Matetsi
Optional:Walk with Lions
Helicopter FlightsMicrolight Flights
Elephant Back Safaris
Sunset CruiseGuided Tour of Falls
Victoria Falls
Kazuma PanNational Park
KazungulaKasane
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Chobe
LakeLiambezi
ZambeziNational Park
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Livingstone
Ferry
Kazungula
Game DriveSunset Cruise
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Zambezi
Zambia Victoria Falls GetawayTOuR CODE ZAVF3
DAY 1 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): Hotel/Lodge transfer (driver only) on arrival at Livingstone Airport. Afternoon sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Opportunity to look for wildlife. Sightings of elephant, giraffeandotherresidentgamearefairlycommon.
DAY 2 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): Enjoy a breathtaking tour of the Victoria Falls (guided). A path along the edge of the forest provides unparalleled views of the Falls. Vantage points such as the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree provide supreme views of eastern cataract, the Main Falls and the Boiling Pot. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the many activitiesonoffer(optional,andforownaccount).[B]
DAY 3 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): After breakfast transfer to LivingstoneAirportforonwardflight.[B]
Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe GetawayTOuR CODE ZAVF5
DAY 1 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): Hotel/Lodge transfer (driver only) on arrival at Livingstone Airport. Afternoon sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Opportunity to look for wildlife. Sightings of elephant, giraffeandotherresidentgamearefairlycommon.
DAY 2 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): Enjoy a breathtaking tour of the Victoria Falls (guided). A path along the edge of the forest provides unparalleled views of the Falls. Vantage points such as the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree provide supreme views of eastern cataract, the Main Falls and the Boiling Pot. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the many activitiesonoffer(optional,andforownaccount).[B]
DAY 3 & 4 LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS) - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK: After breakfast transfer by road to Chobe National Park in Botswana, home to Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. A game drive (Day 4) withintheParkofferstheopportunitytoviewtheabundantelephantandother big game species up close. Join a Chobe River cruise (Day 4), one of thefinestgameviewingexperiencesinAfrica.[B]
DAY 5 CHOBE - LIVINGSTONE (VICTORIA FALLS): After breakfast transfer toLivingstoneAirportforonwardflight.[B]
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Zambia Victoria Falls GetawayThe ultimate encounter with one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the WorldBrave the intense spray of the mighty ‘Smoke that Thunders’ and journey along the edge of the forest to experience unparalleled views of this majestic natural wonder. It will take your breath away!
highlights• GuidedtourofthemajesticVictoriaFallsincludingviewsofthe
eastern cataract, the Main Falls and the Boiling Pot from Zambia’s best vantage points the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree
• SunsetcruiseonmagnificentZambeziRiverandriverbankgameviewing
• Leisuretimetoenjoythemanyactivitiesandadventures
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–2breakfasts,othermealsdependenton
accommodation option chosen, 2 nights’ accommodation, land transportandguidedsightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–Allairfare,airportanddeparturetaxes.NationalParkentrance fee & river usage levy
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe GetawayThe finest African experiences in 5 days!Experience the miracle and wonder of the majestic Victoria Falls before heading off on safari in the magnificent Chobe National Park in Botswana. The tour provides a fantastic opportunity to combine adventure and extraordinary safari experiences in a matter of days.
highlights• GuidedtourofVictoriaFallsalongtheedgeoftheforestfor
unparalleled views of the striking ‘Smoke that Thunders’• SundownercruiseonthemightyZambeziRiverwithgameviewing
opportunity• ExcitinggamedriveandrivercruiseintheChobeNationalPark
Quick facts• DEPARTS–Daily,subjecttoavailability• INCLUDES–4breakfasts,othermealsdependenton
accommodation option chosen, 4 nights’ accommodation, land transportandguidedsightseeingasspecified
• EXCLUDES–Allairfare,airportanddeparturetaxes.NationalParkentrance fee & river usage levy
• NOTE–Minimum2guests
3 days / 2 nights 5 days / 4 nights
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Cape Peninsula Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SC1 Hout Bay, ½ hr Duiker Island boat trip (optional, for own account & time permitting), Chapman’s Peak (if open), Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point. Return to Cape Town via Penguins (optional, for own account), Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.Quick facts: Departs daily 09h00 | Ends 17h00 | Duration ±8 hrs | Excludes lunch | Dual language German/English commentary on Sun/Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri
Cape Point Tour HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SC2Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak (if open), Cape Point Nature Reserve via Scarborough, Cape Point. Return to Cape Town via Simon’s Town, Penguins (optional, for own account & time permitting), Fish Hoek and Muizenberg.Quick facts: Departs daily 08h00 | Ends 12h30 | Duration ±4 hrs
Table Mountain & City Tour HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SC3 Travel by cable car to top of Table Mountain (excludes cableway ticket fee & weather permitting) then descend and pass through Malay Quarter, city centre and Company Gardens. Visit the Castle of Good Hope (time permitting) and Diamond Works. Travel to Milnerton area and photograph Table Mountain from across Table Bay (time permitting).
Quick facts: Departs 2 x daily 08h00 or 13h00. Minimum 2 guests for pm tour | Ends 12h30 or 17h30 | Duration ±4 hrs | Excludes cableway ticket fee | Dual language German/English commentary on Sun/Tues/Thurs/Sat (Morning tour only)
Winelands Tour HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SC4Travel to the Winelands. Tour through historic Stellenbosch. 1 wine tasting. A second wine tasting will be included (time permitting), before returning to Cape Town.
Quick facts: Departs daily 14h00 | Ends 17h00 | Duration ±3 hrs
Cape Highlights TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SC5Fantastic combination of SC2 and SC4 half day tours. Highlights of Cape Peninsula including Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape Winelands with a wine tasting in Stellenbosch. Return to Cape Town.
Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily 08h00 | Ends 17h00 | Duration ±9 hrs | Excludes lunch | Tour might include a trip back to Cape Town to collect additional guests for 2nd half of tour. Tour may be operated in reverse
Winelands Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SC6 Travel to Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch. Cellar tour, 3 wine tastings. City tour of Stellenbosch. Return to Cape Town.
Quick facts: Departs daily 09h00 | Ends 17h00 | Duration ±8 hrs l Excludes lunch | Dual language German/English commentary on Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat
Township Cultural Tour HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SC7Visit Bo-Kaap Malay Quarter. Drive through District Six and then to Langa, the oldest black township. Tour continues to Khayelitsha, the largest black township in Cape Town. Here we visit the Philanni Empowerment Centre, visit to a shack to experience the living conditions and a drive through middle-class Khayelitsha to experience some of the recent achievements such as new house developments. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon - Fri 09h00 | Ends 12h30 | Departs Mon - Fri 13h30 | Ends 17h00 | Departs Sat/Sun & P. Holidays 09h00 | Ends 12h30 | Duration 3½ hrs
Hermanus Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SC8Bestshorebasedwhalewatching(August–November).Travelcoastal road to Hermanus. Visit penguins (optional, for own account & time permitting). Lunch (for own account). Return to Cape Town via Sir Lowry’s Pass.Quick facts: Seasonal July - November only | Minimum 2 guests | Departs Wed, Fri & Sun 08h30 | Ends 17h30 | Duration 9 hrs | Excludes lunch
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Table Mountain Biking AdventureHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SA2 An ideal way to experience the glorious nature of Table Mountain. We guide you on the ‘Double Descent’ route on the lower slopes offeringfantasticpanoramicviews.Thisadventureissuitableforexperiencedcyclistsaswellasthosewhowanttotryoff-roadbiking. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±09h00 & 13h00 | Ends ± 12h00 & 16h00 | Duration ±3½ hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre, front suspension mountain bikes, helmets, water bottles, expert guide and national park permits | Wear closed shoes; bring light jacket, sunscreen and camera | Weather permitting
Table Mountain Hiking AdventureHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SA3There are a number of fantastic hiking routes to the summit ofTableMountainthatrequiremoderatefitnessandofferanextraordinary nature experience right in the heart of the city. Your expert guide will ensure your safe passage to the top of this iconic mountain.Ifyoufindyouaretootiredtowalkdown,youhavetheoption of taking the cable car (for guests' own account).Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±09h00 | Ends ±13h00 | Duration ±4 hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre and expert guide | Excludes cable car fee | Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes; bring light jacket, 2 litres of water, sunscreen, sunglasses and camera | NOTE–Weatherpermitting
Cape Point Cycle & Winelands Adventure FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SA5This is a perfect way to combine some moderate physical activity with seeing the sights around the Cape Peninsula. Enjoy a peaceful cycle through the unique fynbos vegetation of the Cape Point Nature Reserve, visit the breeding colony of rare African Penguins at Boulders Beach and relax at a scenic picnic lunch spot. Before returning to Cape Town you tour the historic Constantia Winelands which includes wine tastings at two premier estates. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Daily ±09h45 | Ends ±17h00 | Duration ±7¼ hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre, front suspension mountain bikes, helmets, water bottles, expert guide entrance fees to Boulders Beach and Cape Point Nature Reserve, picnic lunch, 2 wine tastings | Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes; bring light jacket, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and camera | NOTE–Weatherpermitting
Mountain biking, Lions Head
Aquila Wildlife Safari Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SC9Travel to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Open vehicle game drivewithopportunitytoviewgiraffe,lion,leopard,zebra,rhino,wildebeest and many other types of wildlife. Lunch. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily 06h00 | Ends 18h00 | Duration ±12 hrs | Includes lunch
Great White Shark Cage DivingFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SC11Travel to Gansbaai, there enjoy light breakfast then proceed to DyerIsland.Surfacevieworcagedivethismagnificentpredatorin its natural feeding ground. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily 06h00 | Ends 17h00 | Duration ±11hrs | Includes light breakfast | Weather and sea conditions permitting
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Cape Malay Cultural Experience TOuR CODE SE1
Enjoy a unique interaction and experience the cultural diversity of the Cape Malay community, descendants of the original Malay slaves. We start outside the Bo-Kaap Museum in the heart of the Cape Malay Quarter. Your story-telling host will then guide you on an entertaining walking tour giving you insights into the histori-cal and architectural landscape that adds so much colour and character to Cape Town’s City Bowl. The highlight of this experience is enjoying an authentic home-cooked dinner at the gracious home of your host family.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Monday to Wednesday &FridaytoSunday,excludingpublicandreligiousholidays(specifi-cally15June–25July2015)15h00| Ends 19h00 | Duration ± 4 hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre, Green Point and Sea Point, walking tour through the Bo-Kaap, traditional welcome drink and traditional 3-course dinner | Excludes own purchases such as spices, gifts and curios |Note–Youarevisitinga traditionally religious community and out of respect need to wear appropriate clothing. Guests are asked not to wear miniskirts and other revealing attire, and to avoid bare shoulders. Do wear comfortable walking shoes
Vintage Sidecar Winelands ExperienceTOuR CODE SE3
Relax in the sidecar of a classic 750cc motorcycle and take in thesplendourofthemagnificentmountainsandvineyardsasyou range through the Cape’s premier wine regions. Visit a Paarl wine estate for a cheese and wine tasting before winding through mountains and valleys to the French-inspired town of Franschhoek. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking the scenic road to Stellenbosch. Enjoy another wine tasting at a top wine estate before returning to Cape Town.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests that will share 1 motorbike (1 guest in the sidecar & 1 guest on the motorbike, behind the tour guide). Maximum 2 guests per 1 motorbike | Departs daily 09h00, subject to availability | Ends 16h30 | Duration ± 7½ hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre, Green Point and Sea Point, 3 wine tastings, an accredited, fully-licensed tour guide and use of riding gear
Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience TOuR CODE SE5
The Mount Nelson Hotel is a notable hallmark of luxury and indulgence. Theworld-renownedafternoonteabuffetissetintheelegantloungeoverlooking the manicured garden. Enjoy the sumptuous selection of chocolate eclairs and petit-fours, chocolate and cheese cakes, savoury sandwiches and empanadas, scones and succulent fresh fruits. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Monday to Friday 14h00, subject to availability | Ends 17h30 | Duration ±3½ hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre | High Tea buffet| Excludes all alcoholic beverages
Township Life ExperienceTOuR CODE SE6
Visit Bo-Kaap, District Six, Langa (oldest formal township) and Khayelitsha, the highest populated township in South Africa. Learn about the history of South Africa. Opportunity to interact with a pre-school centre and in a school classroom to gain an under-standing of the education system. Visit the Women's Empower-ment Centre in Khayelitsha and interact with the weavers and painters. Enjoy a walking tour to interact with the local community.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Wednesdays on request ±09h00 | Ends ±13h00 | Duration ±4 hrs
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Joinafunfilledeveningofinteractiveentertainmentanddelectablefood at Gold restaurant. Sample a set Cape Malay / African style menu which is served at the table in sharing and individual por-tions.Theeveningstartsoffwithaninteractivedjembedrummingsession followed by a traditional soothing hand washing ceremony. A professional djembe drum instructor will teach you how to play the basic rhythms of the djembe drum. Live entertainment during dinner includes a Mali puppet show which involves story telling with singers,dancers,puppetsandmusicians.Thefinalperformanceisbythewaitersandkitchenstaffwhowillentertainyouwithsomelocalsong and dances. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily (except 25 Dec), subject to availability 18h00 | Ends ±23h00 | Duration ±5 hrs | Includes return transfers from Cape Town city centre | Interactive djembe drumming session and set menu dinner | Excludes all alcoholic beverages
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Knysna Township TourHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SK1ThistouroffersawealthofinsightintoSouthAfrica'shistory(educational, political, social, tribal and ethnic). You have a chance to talk to the people, gather information and experience it firsthand.Seetheculture,traditions,dress,religion,beliefsandhistoryofmanycultures,particularlytheXhosaculture.Heretraditional healers, traders, markets, shebeens and the Church play an important role in the community. You will also have the opportunity to buy arts & crafts from the local people.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests |DepartsMonday–Friday,subject to availability | Departs ±10h00/14h00 | Ends ± 12h00/16h00 | Includes return transfers from Knysna hotels
Oudtshoorn Day TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SK2Experience the Little Karoo at its best, a truly scenic wonder of Africa. This tour covers the magic of this unique area with visits to the vast limestone caverns of the Cango Caves, an ostrich show farm, where you can see, touch and ride an ostrich as well as theCheetahWildlifeRanch,whereyouwillfindwhitetigers,lion,cheetah, crocodile and many more animals.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily, subject to availability | Departs ±08h00 | Ends ±19h00 | Lunch at Ostrich Farm optional & for own account | Includes return transfers from Knysna hotels
Knysna Forest Day TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SK3Experience the splendour of the Knysna indigenous forest with its Stinkwood and Yellowwood giants; Visit an 800 year old Outeniqua Yellowood tree; walk in the forest with a visit to Jubilee Creek and the Millwood Mines. Tea & scones served in a mining ghost village.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily, subject to availability | Departs ± 09h00 | Ends ±17h00 | Includes return transfers from Knysna hotels | Excludes lunch
Tsitsikamma Day TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SK4Stretching for 80 km along the scenic Southern Cape coast we travel from Knysna to the Tsitsikamma National Park, proclaimed in1964asthefirstmarinenationalparkontheAfricancontinent.Tsitsikamma is also referred to as “the place of much water”. It protectsawonderlandofinter-tidallife,reefanddeep-seafish.Dolphinsfrolickinginthewaves,surfingandplayingforthesheerjoy of life, and the gentle giant of the ocean, the southern right whale visits here, coming inshore to breed. We visit Plettenberg Bay, Natures Valley, Bloukrans bridge, the highest bungi jump bridge in the world and Stormsriver Bridge.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily, subject to availability | Departs ± 08h00 | Ends ±18h00 | Includes return transfers from Knysna hotels | Excludes lunch
Addo Elephant Park Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SP2Visit Addo Elephant National Park, home to the densest elephant populationintheworld.Otheranimalsincludebuffalo,blackrhino,zebra, jackal, bushbuck, kudu, and other species of antelope. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±09h00 | Ends ±18h00 | Duration ±8 hrs | Includes return transfers from Summerstrand hotels | Excludes lunch
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Durban City Tour HALF DAY | SD1Travel along the brand-new Golden Mile, the revitalised beachfront promenade, viewing the newly upgraded Point Waterfront. We travel through the City, viewing the majestic City Hall. We continue to the small craft harbour viewing the 8th largest harbour in the world. Drive past the sugar terminals and harbour warehouses on our way to the UniversityofNatal–DurbanCampusfortheviewbelow.ThenwevisitthebustlingAfrican/IndianMarketsatWarwickTriangle–hometo9distinct markets developed around Durban’s largest public transport interchange. We visit the peaceful Durban Botanic Gardens founded in 1849. We conclude with a visit to the Moses Mabhida Stadium. (Optional cable car ride for own account) to the top of the Stadium for that phenomenal view of Durban. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±09h00 | Ends ±12h30 | Duration ±3½ hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
uShaka Marine World HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SD2Explore the wonders of ocean life at uShaka Marine World. View exhibits of South Africa’s unique Indian and Atlantic Ocean marine life. Home to Africa’s largest dolphinarium, with spectacular dolphin, seal and penguin shows.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±14h00 | Ends ±17h00 | Duration ±3 hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
Durban Highlights Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SD4Travel along the brand-new Golden Mile, the revitalised beach-front promenade, viewing the newly upgraded Point Waterfront. We travel through the City, viewing the majestic City Hall. We con-tinue to the small craft harbour viewing the 8th largest harbour in the world. Drive past the sugar terminals and harbour warehouses onourwaytotheUniversityofNatal–DurbanCampusfortheview below. Then we visit the bustling African/Indian Markets at WarwickTriangle–hometo9distinctmarketsdevelopedaroundDurban’s largest public transport interchange. We visit the peace-ful Durban Botanic Gardens founded in 1849. We conclude with a visit to the Moses Mabhida Stadium. (Optional cable car ride for own account) to the top of the Stadium for that phenomenal view
of Durban. Afterwards, we’re going to sit back and be entertained at uShaka Marine World.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±09h00 | Ends ±17h00 | Duration ±8 hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SD5Famous for its highly successful white rhino conservation programme, the reserve is home to 84 species of game, including the Big 5, and an impressive 425 types of birds. Lunch at Hilltop Camp (or similar) included. Optional open safari vehicle game drive is available at a surcharge.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon, Wed, Fri ±06h30 | Ends ±18h30 | Duration ±12 hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
Sani Pass/Lesotho TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SD6Take a 4x4 drive up the Sani Pass, the highest road pass in Africa. Drive through the Midlands hills to the town of Underberg. Enter the Kingdom of Lesotho and visit a nearby Sotho village. Light lunch (included) in the highest pub in Africa, with its incredible views. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon, Wed & Fri ±06h30 | Ends ±19h00 | Duration ±12 hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels |NOTE–Apassportisrequired&visaconditions may apply
Shakaland Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SD7Experience Zulu culture and customs at the largest Zulu kraal in all of Zululand. Sample traditional Zulu beer, enjoy the energy of the Zulu dancers, witness the artistry that goes into spear, shield, beadwork, pot making and building of huts. Visit an iSangoma (Traditional Healer). Lunch included.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Tues, Thurs, Sat ±08h30 | Ends ±16h30 | Duration ±8½ hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
Drakensberg World Heritage Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SD8Visit Giant’s Castle, in the Drakensberg Mountains. Enjoy a 3km hike to the site of the caves adorned with Bushman’s paintings (average leveloffitnessrequired),followedbylunch(included).OurreturntoDurbanisviaavisittotheNelsonMandelaCapturesite–ahistoricallysignificantmomentinSouthAfricanhistoryandnowcommemorated with a world class sculpture, in memory of Nelson Mandela and his heroic role in the struggle against apartheid.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Tues, Thurs, Sat ±06h30 | Ends ±17h30 | Duration ±11 hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
Isandlwana & Rorke’s Drift Battlefields Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SD9VisitthebattlefieldsofIsandlwanaandRorke’sDrift,richinAnglo-Zulu war history, where two of the most famous battles fought between the Zulu and British armies. Lunch included. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Wed, Fri ±06h45 | Ends ±19h30 | Duration ±12½ hrs | Includes return transfers from Durban beachfront hotels
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Amandla Theatrical TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SJ6TravelalongthefootpathsofourfreedomfightersandexperienceJo-hannesburg and Soweto through their eyes. Relive the journey through the eyes of Walter Sisulu, father of the ANC, or anti-apartheid activ-ist, Ruth First. Travel through the streets of Jozi and Soweto to a time where uprisings and injustice were rife, but passion and determination prevailed. From Liliesleaf and Freedom Square to Constitutional Hill, discover the secrets of our past as the riveting tales of the true strug-gle for freedom is revealed. Highlights include Liliesleaf Farm, Regina Mundi Church, the Carlton Centre and Constitution Hill.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily (except 26 Dec & 01 Jan) Sandton hotels ±08h30, Rosebank hotels ±09h10 | Ends ±17h00 | Duration ± 8½ hrs | Excludes lunch
Sun City & Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Tour FuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SJ7Travel to Pilanesberg Game Reserve. This area of 572 square km is home to most southern African species as well as to the Big 5, namely lion,elephant,buffalo,rhinoandleopard.Enjoyagamedriveinyourclosed vehicle, seeking out the Big 5 and various plains game and bird-life. After this take a guided tour of the famous Sun City Resort. Travel back to Johannesburg through the Crocodile Ramble and visit the popu-lar Chameleon Village near Hartbeespoort Dam (time permitting).Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily Rosebank hotels ±06h30, Sandton hotels ±07h00 | Ends ±17h00 | Duration ±10 hrs | Excludes lunch
Soweto & Apartheid Museum TourHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SJ8Discover Soweto and the surrounding area, driving past well known landmarks such as Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Orlando Power Station, Nelson Mandela’s old house (Entrance fees not included), Desmond Tutu’s House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial (Entrance fees included), a shebeen and Walter Sisulu Freedom Square. After-wards head to the Apartheid Museum and spend a couple of hours exloring the museum and discover the history of the Apartheid era.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Tuesday to Sunday from Sandton Hotels ±09h00 or ±13h00 | Ends ±14h00 or ±18h00 | Duration ±5 hrs
Johannesburg City Tour HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SJ1Spending the afternoon exploring Johannesburg and taking in the highlights,includingtheWestcliffviews,NelsonMandelaBridge(photo opportunity only, not crossing the bridge ), Museum Africa (photo opportunity only), Mary Fitzgerald Square & Newtown sites, Carlton Centre and Constitution Hill. This landlocked city surround-ed by golden mountains, is able to take you back to its humble beginnings as a mining settlement and its progress to becoming the 40th largest metropolitan area in the world. Travel our streets reliving the South African dream. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily Sandton hotels ±13h30, Rosebank Hotels ±14h10 | Ends ±18h00 | Duration 5 hrs
Soweto Tour HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SJ3Fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life of two Nobel Prize winners’ previous residences; the Hector Pieterson memorial; Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square; Chris Hani Baragwa-nath Hospital and various community development projects.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily Sandton hotels ±08h30, Rosebank Hotels ±09h10 | Ends ±13h30 | Duration ±5 hrs
Pretoria TourHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SJ4Pretoria is informally known as ‘the Jacaranda City’, for its beautiful purple lined streets when the jacaranda trees are in full bloom. Take this opportunity to stand in front of the heart of the coun-try overlooking a city built on passion and determination, where buildingsarearchitecturallysignificantandanationcongregatesaround statues of past leaders. Highlights include Paul Kruger House, Church Square, Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings and City Hall. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily (except 16 & 25 Dec) Rosebank hotels ±12h30, Sandton hotels ±13h00 | Ends ±18h00 | Duration ± 5½ hrs | Excludes lunch
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Panorama TourFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE SM1Visit majestic natural sights including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondawels and Blyde River Canyon - the third largest canyon of its kind in the world. This is one of the most scenic routesintheregionofferingmagnificentviews,dramaticlandscapesand exquisite waterfalls.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat ±09h00 | Ends ±16h30 | Duration ±7½ hrs | Includes complimen-tary transfers from central Hazyview hotels | Includes sightseeing as specified | Includes lunch
Moholoholo Endangered Wildlife ExperienceHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SM4The Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is home to many of South Africa’s abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife and a highly regarded contributor to wildlife education in South Africa. Opportunity to view lion, leopard, serval, lynx, honey badger, eagles, vultures, wild dogs and any baby animals they may have at the time. A visit to the Centre will stimulate awareness and an understanding of the plight faced by our wildlife today.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat ±08h00 from Hazyview | Ends ±16h30 | Duration ±8½ hrs | In-cludes complimentary return transfers from central Hazyview hotels | Includessightseeingasspecified | Includes lunch
Elephant Whispers (Elephant Interaction)TOuR CODE SM5Experiencethethrillofinteractingwiththesemagnificentcreaturesup close and observe their intelligence and compassionate nature. Experienced elephant handlers share in-depth knowledge of their fascinating behaviour.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily ±09h00 from Ha-zyview | Ends ±10h00 | Duration ±1 hr | Includes complimentary return transfers from central Hazyview hotels | Includes sightseeing asspecified
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HALF DAY | TOuR CODE SM6What better place to have a bit of adventure than white water raft-ingontheSabiRiver. You’llhavegreatfunmanoeuvringyourraftthrough the nooks and crannies. No need to be a professional! Thisiseasyenoughfornovicestoo. TheSabiRiverareaismagnifi-centwithitsprolificbirdlifeandabundantfish.Surroundedbylushvegetation, it’s a fun way to spend your time as you negotiate small rapidsorjustdriftalongenjoyingthecalmsections. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon - Sat ±09h00 from Hazyview | Ends ±12h00 | Duration ±3 hrs | Includes complimentary return transfers from central Hazyview hotels | Includessightseeingasspecified | Excludes lunch
Hazyview Quad Bike Trail NEW TOuR CODE SM7Enjoy a fast-paced adrenalin-packed adventure. Once you’ve been briefedandfeelconfidentabouthandlingyourquadbike,anex-periencedguidewillaccompanyyouthroughthescenictrails. ThemagnificentareaaroundtheSabiRiverValleyofferslushvegeta-tion and a forest canopy as you participate in the breath-taking fun ofridingaquadbike. Youcanchoosetoridesolo,ordoubleupon250cc quad bikes. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs Mon - Sat ±09h00 from Hazyview | Ends ±10h00 | Duration ±1 hr | Includes complimentary return transfers from central Hazyview hotels | Includessightseeingasspecified | Excludes lunch
Kruger Park Open Vehicle SafarisFuLL DAY | MORNING | AFTERNOON | TOuR CODE SM9SpendtimewithoneofourqualifiedguidesintheAfricanbushlearning about the diverse African wilderness and go in search of wildlife, including the Big 5. Enjoy a breathtaking experience in thewonderfulKrugerNationalPark,hometoprolificbirdlifeandnumerous other game.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily from HazyviewFull Day Safari: ±05h00 (Oct - Mar) ±06h00 (Apr - Sep) | Ends ±15h00 (Oct - Mar) ±16h00 (Apr - Sep) Morning Safari: ±05h00 (Oct - Mar) ±06h00 (Apr - Sep) | Ends ±11h30 (Oct - Mar) ±12h30 (Apr - Sep) Afternoon Safari: ±14h00 (Oct - Mar) ±13h00 (Apr - Sep) | Ends ±18h00 (Oct - Mar) & ±17h30 (Apr - Sep) Duration: ±10 hrs (Full Day Safari) | ±6½ hrs (Morning Safari) | ± 4 hrs (Afternoon Safari)Includes: Bottled water | Kruger national Park Conservation Fees | Complimentary return transfers from central Hazyview hotels | Excludes lunch
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Dolphin & Seal Catamaran CruiseHALF DAY | TOuR CODE STMCDepart from the Walvis Bay Yacht Club and continue into the bay area. Seeashipwreck,lighthouse,oysterplatforms,differentbirdspecies,seals and an abundance of marine life. In the Bay Area, the catamaran will move alongside the oyster platforms where your guide will share information about locally cultivated Walvis Bay oysters. Included in the tour is the tasting of these delicacies. At the Pelican Point look at the lighthouse. The old supply railway spoors can still be seen. Three differenttypesofdolphinsmaybeencountered,namelytheheavysidedolphins–endemictotheNamibiancoast,duskydolphinsandAtlanticbottlenose dolphins. In season (July-November), the larger mammals like the southern right whale and the humpback whales may be spot-ted and with a bit of extra special luck, the mighty killer whales (orcas) might make an appearance. Look out for sightings of the mola mola (sunfish)andtheleatherbackturtles.Allthiscanbeexperiencedwhilecomfortably relaxing in the saloon, on the trampolines or on deck, whilst enjoying a glass of Sparkling Wine and delicious snacks.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily on request ±08h30 | Tour ends ±12h30 | Duration ±3½ hrs | Bring warm clothing | Excludes transfers between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
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HALF DAY | TOuR CODE STNQA scenic drive that combines beautiful landscapes, magical colours and the unbelievable life of animals and the Topnaar people and their sur-vivalinthedesert. Anunforgettableexperiencewithcountlessphotoopportunities of enchanting animal footprints (from the time when the Kuiseb Delta had a lot more water), desert vegetation (plants that have adaptedtosurviveextremeconditions),wildlife(suchasthesmallfive:lizard, geckos, scorpions and snakes) and the Topnaar tribe. The Top-naars are a semi nomadic tribe divided into two groups; the Southern Aonin group and the Northern !Gomen group. The !Gomen Topnaars settled close to Sesfontein while the Aonin Topnaars settled at the mouth of the Kuiseb River Valley, which provided them with additional sources of food, particularly the well-know !Nara plant.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily on request, except Christmas Day and New Years Day ± 08h30 | Tour ends ±11h30 | Duration ±3 hrs | Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring sunscreen and a warm jacket | Excludes transfers between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
Swakopmund Township TourHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SS1Drive out to Mondesa Township and enjoy a brief history of the township. Stroll down OB Street and get a fascinating glimpse into a typical Namibian township with the opportunity to chat to local residentsandviewtypicalhomesandschools.Stopoffatasmallhomecraftmarketwithdifferentartists’craftsonoffer.Individual itineraries may vary. Typical tours may include Miss Lena Goses, the acting Damara Chief, who is 87 years old. She wears traditional dress, speaks Damara and German; and has a fascinating history to share with us. Drive through to DRC (Democratic Resettlement Community) where we explain the housing projects and how the Swakopmund Municipality is improving the area. We visit Augusta Ochurus who shares her knowledge of the Nama culture and herbal medicines. Take a short drive to Herero to visit Talitha Tjindjo who discusses her dress and Herero culture (afternoon and weekend tours only).Enjoy drinks at a “Shebeen” (African bar). Indulge in some unusual, yet typical African delicacies at a local restaurant including Ondjuhwa (bbq chicken), Omagungu (mopane worms), Mahangu Porridge (millet), Omakunde (beans), Oofukwa (ground nuts) and Onyandi, Oombe and Ondunga (wild fruits and berries). Head back to Swakopmund Town where the tour ends on arrival.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs 2 x daily ±10h00 or ±15h00 | Ends ±14h00 or ±19h00 | Duration ±4 hrs
Living Desert TourHALF DAY | TOuR CODE SS2The Living Desert Tour is a unique 4x4 adventure drive through the dunes outside Swakopmund. The guide is skilled at tracking and findingthelivingcreaturesofthisseeminglydeadenvironment:sidewinders, Palmato geckoes, Namaqua chameleons, FitzSimon’s burrowing skinks, sand-diving lizards and scorpions. Learn about the plant-life of the desert, of its insects and minerals and experience a ‘roaring’ dune.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs daily on request 08h00 | Ends 13h30 |Duration–±5½hrs| Complimentary collection service –availablefromSwakopmundCityhotelsandguesthouses
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Chinotimba Township TourHALF DAY | TOuR CODE VF1The word Chinotimba describes the roar of the water from the mighty Victoria Falls in the local Nambya language. The majority of people in Victoria Falls live in the Chinotimba township, with a population of ±60 000. Opportunity to observe township-life - from the oldest houses to the taverns, the local market and churches. Visit the Chinotimba Primary School and be introduced to the school headmaster. Tour of the school after which the children may sing a song. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Complimentary collection service available from Victoria Falls town hotels and guest houses | Departs 2 x daily ±10h15 or ±13h30 | Ends ±12h30 or ±15h45 | Duration ±2 hrs | NOTE School visits are subject to the schools being open
Upper Zambezi Canoe SafariHALF DAY | TOuR CODE VF2Guests are collected at approximately 07h00 and are transferred on a game drive in an open vehicle into the Zambezi National Park where they have the chance to see some game on the way. After acontinentalbreakfastandthoroughsafetybriefingwhichcoverssafety conditions of the river, rapids, canoeing instruction, and general information, the safaris starts. On these trips guests paddle theirowncanoes,followingtheirqualifiedcanoeguideasheleadsthe way. The trip duration is spent canoeing (18kms) downstream, running small grade one and two rapids, exploring channels, bird and game viewing. A picnic lunch is served on the mainland or an island. Cold minerals and beers are served at the take out point at the end of the day and guests are back in Victoria Falls by about 14h00. Routes taken on this trip can vary due to logistical, road and weather conditions. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Complimentary collection service available from hotels and B&B’s in Victoria Falls Town | Departs daily ±07h00 | Ends ±14h00 | Duration ±7 hrs | NOTE Children aged 7 and older can participate in canoe safaris if accompaniedbyaparentandcanfitintoalifejacket| Excluding National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which need to be paid on site
Sunrise Elephant Back Safari HALF DAY | TOuR CODE VF3Join an extraordinary and exhilarating journey along the edge of the Zambezi gorges following ancient game trails. Seated comfortably on the back of nature’s true "king of the beasts", experience an age old tradition whilst silently exploring the majestic grasslands of Victoria Falls National Park and marvel at the spectacular scenery of Masuie River plunging 120 m into the Zambezi River below. Be witness to this mutually enriching and rewarding relationship between man and elephant in a modern day Africa.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Complimentary collection service available from Victoria Falls town hotels and guest houses | Departs daily ±06h00 Summer time/±07h00 Winter time | Ends ±09h00 Summer time/±10h00 Winter time | Duration ±3 hrs | Includes full English breakfast | NOTE Children under 5 years not permitted. Children between 6 and 18 years must be accompanied by a guardian
Chobe Day TripFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE VF4This tour departs daily to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Guests will be transferred to the Kazungula border where their Botswana guide will meet them. From here they proceed straight to the river where they will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. The morning cruise ends at around 12h30 and guests are then taken to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, guests board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where they will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After their game drive, they are taken back to the Kazungula Border where they will be met by their Zimbabwean guide for their return transfer to Victoria Falls, arriving at approximately 18h30. Please note: the order of the activities are subject to change without prior notice.Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Complimentary collection service available from hotels and B&B’s in Victoria Falls Town | Departs daily between 07h10 and 07h30 | Ends ±18h30 | Duration ±10 ½ hrs | Bring passport | NOTE Visas may be required for this tour (for guests own account). Child policies are available on request | Excluding National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which need to be paid on site
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Elephant Back SafarisHALF DAY | TOuR CODE VZ4Depart from Victoria Falls Day Activity Centre. Climb onto the back ofanAfricanelephantandsetoffataneasyrollingpaceinsearchofotherwildgame;elephant,giraffe,buffaloandmuchmore.Theguidesarehighlytrainedexperts.Headoffthroughtheriverinebush,crossing the river in shallow water to get onto the many islands. Interact with the elephants on the ground. Opportunity to view a video of each guest's elephant ride. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Departs 2 x daily ±06h30 or ±14h30 | Ends ±11h00 or ±19h00 | Duration ±4½ hrs | Morning excursionincludestransportation,tea,coffee,breakfastandcordialdrinks |Afternoonexcursionincludestransfers,tea,coffee,snacksand cordial drinks | Excludes park fees
Chobe Day TripFuLL DAY | TOuR CODE VZ5
Transfer by road and boat across the Zambezi River. Enjoy a river game viewing cruise on the Chobe River with refreshments while the boat takes you up close to the wildlife and waterfowl along the river. Cruise ends at ±12h30. Lunch is served at one of the riverbank hotels. Spend the afternoon on 4x4 safari vehicles game viewing in the Chobe National Park. Experience the abundance and variety of wildlife that Chobe is renowned for. Return to the border post at ±17h00. Quick facts: Minimum 2 guests | Complimentary collection service available from Livingstone town hotels and guest houses | Departs daily ±07h15 | Ends ±18h00 | Duration ±10½ hrs | Bring passport | NOTE Visas may be required for this tour (for guests own account). Child policies are available upon request | Excluding National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which needs to be paid on site
Walk With LionsHALF DAY | TOuR CODE VZ1
No leashes, no collars, just a natural African wildlife adventure in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Have the unique experience of walking alongside and interacting with the lions. Quick facts: Complimentary collection service available from Livingstone town hotels and guest houses | Minimum 2 guests | Departs 2 x daily ±06h15 or ±15h00 | Ends ±10h00 or ±18h45 | Duration ±4 hrs | Morning walk includes full English breakfast, tea and coffee| Afternoon walk includes snacks, soft drinks, beers and wine | Excludes park fees | NOTE Children under 15 years not permitted. Children between 15 and 18 years must be accompanied by a guardian. Height restriction of 1.5 metres applies
Helicopter FlightsTOuR CODE VZ2
Depart from Victoria Falls Day Activity Centre. A 13-minute helicopter flightwilltakeyouovertheVictoriaFallsandtheZambeziRiver.A28-minutehelicopterflightwilltakeyouovertheVictoriaFalls,theBatoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and the Mosi-oa- Tunya National Park.Quick facts: Departure is from ±08h00 until last light | Excluding transfers
Microlight FlightsTOuR CODE VZ3
Takea15-minutemicrolightflightovertheVictoriaFallsandtheZambeziRiver.A30-minutemicrolightflightwilltakeyouovertheVictoria Falls, the Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Quick facts: Maximum 1 guest | Morning departure is at ±06h30 until ±09h30 | Afternoon Departure is at ±15h00 until last light | NOTE Children under 8 years not permitted however if a child isyoungerbutbigenoughtofitintotheharnessthentheyarepermittedtofly.Allchildrenareatfullrate.Personalcamerasnotpermitted due to safety factors | Excluding transfers
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British Airways (operated by Comair) offers domestic return flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, from Port Elizabeth to Durban and Cape Town and from Cape Town to Durban. Regional flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Harare, Windhoek and Mauritius.
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SOUTH AFRICA *SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15
CODE TOUR P/P SHARING S/SUPP
SJC16 South Africa Odyssey - Comfortable R 30 390,00 7 670,00
South Africa Odyssey - A cut above R 32 850,00 9 450,00
South Africa Odyssey - Best of the best R 37 800,00 13 205,00
SJC12 South Africa Rainbow - Comfortable R 26 450,00 5 775,00
South Africa Rainbow - A cut above R 28 260,00 6 360,00
South Africa Rainbow - Best of the best R 29 950,00 6 980,00
SJD6 Wild Kingdoms Safari - Comfortable R 14 360,00 2 840,00
Wild Kingdoms Safari - A cut above R 14 850,00 3 120,00
Wild Kingdoms Safari - Best of the best R 15 625,00 3 415,00
2 Night Zulu Battlefi elds Extension to SJD6 Wild Kingdoms Safari - NEW R 11 335,00 2 435,00
– Sabi Sabi Supplement (excl. 20/12/14-10/01/15) max 2 singles in one booking R 8 570,00 N/A
– DUR/PLZ Flight R 4 335,00 –
SJC8 Luxury Kruger & Cape Town R 79 815,00 34 780,00
SJK4 Kruger Park Uncovered (4 days / 3 nights option) - NEW R 10 430,00 1 530,00
Kruger Park Uncovered ex KMIA Airport (4 days / 3 nights option) R 9 840,00 1 530,00
SJK3 Kruger Park Uncovered (3 days / 2 nights option) - NEW R 7 865,00 1 045,00
Kruger Park Uncovered ex KMIA Airport (3 days / 2 nights option) R 7 220,00 1 045,00
Kruger Park Uncovered - Additional Night R 2 765,00 525,00
*SMJJ4 Wild & Wonderful Safari R 12 540,00 2 425,00
*SWS4 Kruger Park Walk in the Wild Safari R 8 755,00 2 155,00
*SMJJ3K Kruger Park Wildlife Safari R 8 055,00 1 240,00
SJH3 Kruger Park Hoyo Hoyo Safari R 9 500,00 3 104,00
Kruger Park Hoyo Hoyo Safari ex Hoedspruit Airport - NEW R 6 530,00 3 104,00
Hoyo Hoyo Safari - Additional Night R 3 115,00 1 552,00
SPC5 Garden Route Glory - Comfortable R 9 940,00 1 420,00
Garden Route Glory - A cut above R 10 550,00 1 720,00
Garden Route Glory - Best of the best R 11 365,00 1 995,00
SPC4 Garden Route Uncovered - Comfortable R 8 270,00 980,00
Garden Route Uncovered - A cut above R 8 730,00 1 360,00
Garden Route Uncovered - Best of the best R 8 950,00 1 380,00
SMCC6 Garden Route & Winelands Wonder - Comfortable R 13 330,00 1 740,00
Garden Route & Winelands Wonder - A cut above R 13 700,00 2 280,00
Garden Route & Winelands Wonder - Best of the best R 14 035,00 2 670,00
Garden Route & Winelands Wonder - Singles Only Departures "Comfortable" - 15/4/2015 & 20/5/2015 R 12 450,00 –
SCP6 Garden Route Splendour - Comfortable R 11 670,00 1 540,00
Garden Route Splendour - A cut above R 11 985,00 1 960,00
Garden Route Splendour - Best of the best R 12 480,00 1 980,00
SCP4 Garden Route Discovered - Comfortable - NEW R 8 270,00 980,00
Garden Route Discovered - A cut above - NEW R 8 695,00 1 360,00
Garden Route Discovered - Best of the best - NEW R 8 895,00 1 380,00
SCF4 Extraordinary Wild Flower Adventure R 9 455,00 1 155,00
RATES & DEPARTURE DATES
NAMIBIA CODE TOUR P/P SHARING S/SUPP
STSNE14 Classic Namibia - Low Season NAD 40 135,00 3 925,00
Classic Namibia - High Season NAD 43 170,00 4 055,00
STS7 Namibia Southern Odyssey - Low Season NAD 19 520,00 1 480,00
Namibia Southern Odyssey - High Season NAD 20 265,00 1 480,00
STSVNE10 Extraordinary Namibia - Low Season NAD 31 150,00 2 950,00
Extraordinary Namibia - High Season NAD 32 500,00 3 065,00
STNE7 Namibia Northern Odyssey - Low Season NAD 23 430,00 2 140,00
Namibia Northern Odyssey - High Season NAD 24 725,00 2 275,00
STE4 Namibia Etosha Safari - Low Season ex Windhoek NAD 10 250,00 825,00
Namibia Etosha Safari - High Season ex Windhoek NAD 11 115,00 1 025,00
Namibia Etosha Safari - Low Season ex Swakopmund NAD 10 700,00 825,00
Namibia Etosha Safari - High Season ex Swakopmund NAD 11 530,00 1 025,00
STSV3 Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) NAD 5 500,00 300,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 1 975,00 150,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-S / S-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) NAD 6 750,00 300,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-S / S-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 1 975,00 150,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable S-S (01/11/14-31/03/15) NAD 6 750,00 300,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable S-S (01/11/14-31/03/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 1 975,00 150,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-W (01/04-31/10/15) NAD 5 700,00 300,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-W (01/04-31/10/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 1 975,00 150,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-S / S-W (01/04-31/10/15) NAD 6 950,00 300,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable W-S / S-W (01/04-31/10/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 1 975,00 150,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable S-S (01/4-31/10/15) NAD 6 950,00 300,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - Comfortable S-S (01/4-31/10/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 1 975,00 150,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) NAD 6 500,00 500,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 2 450,00 250,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-S / S-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) NAD 7 750,00 500,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-S / S-W (01/11/14-31/03/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 2 450,00 250,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above S-S (01/11/14-31/03/15) NAD 7 750,00 500,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above S-S (01/11/14-31/03/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 2 450,00 250,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-W (01/4-31/10/15) NAD 6 700,00 500,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-W (01/4-31/10/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 2 450,00 250,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-S / S-W (01/4-31/10/15) NAD 7 950,00 500,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above W-S / S-W (01/4-31/10/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 2 450,00 250,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above S-S (01/4-31/10/15) NAD 7 950,00 500,00
Sossusvlei Adventure - A Cut above S-S (01/4-31/10/15) - Additional Night - NEW NAD 2 450,00 250,00
STC6 Namibia Caprivi Safari - Low Season NAD 24 050,00 1 700,00
Namibia Caprivi Safari - High Season NAD 25 215,00 1 700,00
TOUR VALIDITY PERIODS: South Africa: 01/12/14 - 30/11/15, Namibia (low season): 01/12/14 - 30/06/15 Namibia (high season): 01/11/14 - 30/11/14 & 01/07/15 - 31/10/15
2015 RATES & DEPARTURE DATES SOUTHERN AFRICA CODE TOUR P/P SHARING S/SUPP
BH6 Botswana Highlights - NEW USD 2 480,00 380,00
2 Night Victoria Falls Extension to BH6 Botswana Highlights - NEW (Rates exclude impending VAT introduction in Zimbabwe) USD 510,00 185,00
BB14 Best of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe & South Africa (Rates exclude impending VAT introduction in Zimbabwe) USD 5 680,00 845,00
BB11 Best of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe (Rates exclude impending VAT introduction in Zimbabwe) USD 5 115,00 715,00
BB10 Best of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe (Rates exclude impending VAT introduction in Zimbabwe) USD 4 780,00 660,00
BB9 Best of Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe (Rates exclude impending VAT introduction in Zimbabwe) USD 4 540,00 600,00
VICTORIA FALLS CONTINUED CODE TOUR P/P SHARING S/SUPP
FVZ3J Zambia Victoria Falls Fly-In Tour
Minimum nights stay if booking Zambezi Sun or Royal Livingstone:
30/12/14-01/01/15 (inclusive, min. 2 nights)
04/04/15-07/04/15 (inclusive, min. 3 nights)
Prices exclude National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which needs to be paid on site
Zambezi Sun:
01/11/14-30/11/14 USD 850,00 282,00
01/12/14-31/10/15 USD 884,00 295,00
David Livingstone:
01/11/14-31/12/14 USD 1 067,00 205,00
01/01/15-30/06/15 USD 1 147,00 453,00
01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 1 206,00 512,00
Royal Livingstone:
01/11/14-30/11/14 USD 1 152,00 549,00
01/12/14-31/10/15 USD 1 209,00 580,00
FVZ5J Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-In Tour
ZAMBEZI SUN & ROYAL LIVINGSTONE PACKAGES NOT AVAILABLE 24/12/14-01/01/15 & 04/04/15-07/04/15
Prices exclude National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which needs to be paid on site
Zambezi Sun & Chobe Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/03/15 USD 1 707,00 496,00
01/04/15-31/10/15 USD 1 730,00 496,00
David Livingstone & Chobe Game Lodge:
01/11/14-30/11/14 USD 2 496,00 205,00
01/12/14-31/12/14 USD 2 328,00 205,00
01/01/15-31/03/15 USD 2 421,00 453,00
01/04/15-30/06/15 USD 2 638,00 453,00
01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 3 348,00 1 095,00
Royal Livingstone & Chobe Chilwero Lodge:
01/11/14-20/12/14 USD 2 873,00 580,00
21/12/14-31/12/14 USD 3 812,00 1 853,00
01/01/15-05/01/15 USD 3 958,00 1 853,00
06/01/15-14/06/15 USD 3 018,00 580,00
15/06/15-31/10/15 USD 4 032,00 1 907,00
ZAVF3 Zambia Victoria Falls Getaway - NEW
Prices exclude National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which needs to be paid on site
Zambezi Waterfront:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 520,00 160,00
Zambezi Sun:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 580,00 280,00
Royal Chundu River Lodge:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 2 075,00 1 040,00
ZAVF5 Zambia Victoria Falls & Chobe Getaway - NEW
Prices exclude National Park Entrance Fee & River Usage Levy, which needs to be paid on site
Zambezi Waterfront & Mowana Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 1 100,00 385,00
Zambezi Sun & Mowana Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 1 160,00 505,00
Royal Chundu River Lodge & Chobe Game Lodge:
01/11/14-31/03/15 USD 3 670,00 1 035,00
01/04/15-30/06/15 USD 3 885,00 1 040,00
01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 4 715,00 1 760,00
VICTORIA FALLS RATES EXCLUDE IMPENDING VAT INTRODUCTION IN ZIMBABWE
FVF3J Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Fly-In Tour
A’ Zambezi River Lodge:
01/11/14-31/12/14 USD 856,00 220,00
01/01/15-31/10/15 USD 895,00 236,00
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-30/11/14 USD 921,00 99,00
01/12/14-20/12/14 & 11/01/15-30/06/15 - max 2 singles in one booking USD 892,00 N/A
21/12/14-10/01/15 & 01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 954,00 106,00
Victoria Falls Hotel:
01/11/14-30/06/15 USD 1 030,00 437,00
01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 1 072,00 465,00
FVF5J Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe Fly-In Tour
Prices exclude National Park Entrance Fee, which needs to be paid on site
A’ Zambezi River Lodge & Chobe Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/12/14 USD 1 650,00 427,00
01/01/15-31/03/15 USD 1 696,00 438,00
01/04/15-31/10/15 USD 1 719,00 438,00
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge & Chobe Game Lodge:
01/11/14-30/11/14 USD 2 325,00 100,00
01/12/14-20/12/14 - max 2 singles in one booking USD 2 096,00 N/A
21/12/14-31/12/14 USD 2 158,00 100,00
01/01/15-10/01/15 USD 2 993,00 106,00
11/01/15-31/03/15 - max 2 singles in one booking USD 2 138,00 N/A
01/04/15-30/06/15 - max 2 singles in one booking USD 2 355,00 N/A
01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 3 068,00 689,00
Victoria Falls Hotel & Chobe Chilwero Lodge:
01/11/14-20/12/14 USD 2 685,00 438,00
21/12/14-31/12/14 USD 3 624,00 1 665,00
01/01/15-05/01/15 USD 3 751,00 1 665,00
06/01/15-14/06/15 USD 2 812,00 438,00
15/06/15-31/10/15 USD 3 872,00 1 792,00
ZMVF3 Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Getaway - NEW
The Kingdom Hotel:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 455,00 195,00
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 699,00 126,00
Elephant Camp:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 1 430,00 1 035,00
ZMVF5 Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Chobe Getaway - NEW
Prices exclude National Park Entrance Fee, which needs to be paid on site
The Kingdom Hotel & Mowana Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 980,00 420,00
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge & Mowana Safari Lodge:
01/11/14-31/10/15 USD 1 220,00 355,00
Elephant Camp & Chobe Game Lodge:
01/11/14-31/03/15 USD 2 945,00 640,00
01/04/15-30/06/15 USD 3 159,00 641,00
01/07/15-31/10/15 USD 3 990,00 1 365,00
CENTRAL RESERVATIONS: South Africa +27 21 460 4700 ONLINE RESERVATIONS: [email protected], www.springbokatlas.comTOUR VALIDITY PERIODS: South Africa: 01/12/14 - 30/11/15,
Namibia (low season): 01/12/14 - 30/06/15; (high season): 01/11/14 - 30/11/14 & 01/07/15 - 31/10/15
CAPE TOWN DAY TOURS ** SELECTED RATES VALID 01 OCT 14 - 30 SEP 15 * SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15
CODE TOUR P/P SHARING S/SUPP
SC1 Cape Peninsula Tour R 850,00 –
SC2 Cape Point Tour R 620,00 –
SC3 Table Mountain & City Day Tour R 420,00 –
SC4 Winelands Tour R 620,00 –
SC5 Cape Highlights Tour R 1 050,00 –
SC6 Winelands Day Tour R 850,00 –
SC7 Township Cultural Tour R 525,00 –
SC8 Hermanus Tour R 850,00 –
SC9 Aquila Wildlife Safari Tour R 2 660,00 –
SC11 Great White Shark Cage Diving Tour R 2 045,00 –
CAPE TOWN ADVENTURES
** SA2 Table Mountain Biking Adventure R 920,00 –
** SA3 Table Mountain Hiking Adventure R 920,00 –
** SA5 Cape Point Cycle & Winelands Adventure R 1 260,00 –
CAPE TOWN EXPERIENCES
SE1 Cape Malay Cultural Experience R 1 175,00 –
SE3 Vintage Sidecar Winelands Experience R 2 025,00 –
* SE5 Mount Nelson Afternoon Tea Experience R 700,00 –
SE6 Township Life Experience R 720,00 –
SE8 Cape Town Dinner Safari Experience - NEW R 1 300,00 –
GARDEN ROUTE DAY TOURS * SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15 SK1 Knysna Township Tour R 525,00 –
SK2 Oudtshoorn Day Tour R 1 655,00 –
SK3 Knysna Forest Day Tour R 1 125,00 –
SK4 Tsitsikamma Day Tour R 1 875,00 –
* SP2 Addo Elephant Park Tour R 1 500,00 –
DURBAN DAY TOURS * SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15
* SD1 Durban City Tour R 425,00 –
* SD2 uShaka Marine World Tour R 565,00 –
* SD4 Durban Highlights Tour R 895,00 –
* SD5 Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park Tour R 1 900,00 –
* SD6 Sani Pass/Lesotho Tour R 1 900,00 –
* SD7 Shakaland Tour R 1 370,00 –
* SD8 Drakensberg World Heritage Tour R 1 870,00 –
* SD9 Isandlwana & Rorke's Drift Battlefi elds Tour R 2 260,00 –
JOHANNESBURG DAY TOURS * SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15
CODE TOUR P/P SHARING S/SUPP
* SJ1 Johannesburg City Tour R 1 145,00 –
* SJ3 Soweto Tour R 1 145,00 –
* SJ4 Pretoria Tour R 1 175,00 –
* SJ6 Amandla Theatrical Tour R 1 870,00 –
* SJ7 Sun City & Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Tour R 2 060,00 –
* SJ8 Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour R 1 115,00 –
2015 SOUTH AFRICA DUAL LANGUAGE [ENGLISH/GERMAN] DEPARTURE DATESCODE NAME DEC-14 JAN-15 FEB-15 MAR-15 APR-15 MAY-15 JUN-15 JUL-15 AUG-15 SEP-15 OCT-15 NOV-15SJC16 SA Odyssey - 4 - - 5 3 7 5 2 6 - -
SJC12 SA Rainbow 1 5 - - 6 4 8 6 3 7 - -
SJD6 Wild Kingdoms Safari 1 5 - - 6 4 8 6 3 7 - -
SPC5 Garden Route Glory 8 12 - - 13 11 15 13 10 14 - -
SPC4 Garden Route Uncovered 8 12 - - 13 11 15 13 10 14 - -
SCP6 Garden Route Splendour 2 6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 1 6 3
SCP4 Garden Route Discovered 2 6 3 3 7 5 2 7 4 1 6 3
SMCC6 Garden Route & Winelands Wonder 3 7 4 4 1 6 3 1 5 2 7 4
NAMIBIA DAY TOURS * SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15
* SS1 Swakopmund Township Tour NAD 540,00 –
* SS2 Living Desert Tour NAD 1 025,00 –
* STMC Dolphin & Seal Catamaran Cruise NAD 630,00 –
* STNQ Quad Bike Adventure - NEW NAD 900,00 –
VICTORIA FALLS DAY TOURS RATES EXCLUDE IMPENDING VAT INTRODUCTION IN ZIMBABWE
* VF1 Chinotimba Township Tour USD 41,00 –
* VF2 Upper Zambezi Canoe Safari (Excludes Parks River Usuage Fee) USD 173,00 –
* VF3 Sunrise Elephant Back Safari USD 173,00 –
* VF4 Chobe Day Trip (Excludes Chobe National Park Fees & any Visa Fees) USD 211,00 –
LIVINGSTONE DAY TOURS * VZ1 Walk With Lions (Excludes ZAWA National Park Fees) USD 195,00 –
* VZ2 Helicopter Flights - 13 minutes USD 230,00 –
Helicopter Flights - 28 minutes USD 460,00 –
* VZ3 Microlight Flights - 15 minutes USD 230,00 –
Microlight Flights - 30 minutes USD 460,00 –
* VZ4 Elephant Back Safaris (Excludes ZAWA National Park Fees) USD 245,00 –
* VZ5 Chobe Day Trip (Excludes Chobe National Park Fees & any Visa Fees) USD 236,00 –
MPUMALANGA DAY TOURS * SELECTED RATES VALID 01 NOV 14 - 31 OCT 15
* SM1 Panorama Tour R 1 190,00 –
* SM4 Moholoholo Endangered Wildlife Tour R 1 335,00 –
* SM5 Elephant Whispers (Interaction) R 950,00 –
* SM6 White Water Rafting - NEW R 775,00 –
* SM7 Quad Biking - NEW R 805,00 –
* SM9 Full Day Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safari R 1 350,00 –
* Morning Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safari R 1 070,00 –
* Afternoon Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safari R 990,00 –
2015 SOUTH AFRICA GERMAN DEPARTURE DATESCODE NAME DEC-14 JAN-15 FEB-15 MAR-15 APR-15 MAY-15 JUN-15 JUL-15 AUG-15 SEP-15 OCT-15 NOV-15SJC16 SA Odyssey - - 1 1 - - - - - - 4 1
SJC12 SA Rainbow - - 2 2 - - - - - - 5 2
SJD6 Wild Kingdoms Safari - - 2 2 - - - - - - 5 2
SPC5 Garden Route Glory - - 9 9 - - - - - - 12 9
SPC4 Garden Route Uncovered - - 9 9 - - - - - - 12 9
2015 NAMIBIA SELECTED DEPARTURE DATES (All Namibian Tours are operated in dual language German/English commentary)
CODE NAME NOV-14 DEC-14 JAN-15 FEB-15 MAR-15 APR-15 MAY-15 JUN-15 JUL-15 AUG-15 SEP-15 OCT-15STSVNE10 Extraordinary Namibia 5;12;19;26 17 14;28 11;25 11;25 8;22 6;20 10;24 1;8;15;22 5;12;19;26 2;9;16;23 7;14;21STNE7 Northern Odyssey 1;8;15;22;29 20 3;17;31 14;28 14;28 11;25 9;23 13;27 4;11;18;25 1;8;15;22;29 5;12;19;26 3;10;17;24STS7 Southern Odyssey 1;8;15;22;29 13;27 10;24 7;21 7;21 4;18 2;16 6;20 4;11;18;25 1;8;15;22;29 5;12;19;26 3;10;17;24STSNE14 Classic Namibia 1;8;15;22 13;27 10;24 7;21 7;21 4;18 2;16 6;20 4;11;18 1;8;15;22 5;12;19 3;10;17STC6 Caprivi Safari 7 12 9 6 6 10 8 12 10 14 11 9STE4 Etosha Safari 4;11;18;25 2;23 6;20 3;17 3;17;31 14;28 12;26 16;30 7;14;21;28 4;11;18;25 1;8;15;22;29 6;13;20;27
2015 SOUTH AFRICA ENGLISH DEPARTURE DATESCODE NAME DEC-14 JAN-15 FEB-15 MAR-15 APR-15 MAY-15 JUN-15 JUL-15 AUG-15 SEP-15 OCT-15 NOV-15SJC16 SA Odyssey 14 18 1;8;15;22 1;8;15;22;29 19 17 21 19 9;16;23;30 13;20;27 4;11;18;25 1;8;15;22
SJC12 SA Rainbow 15 19 2;9;16;23 2;9;16;23;30 20 18 22 20 10;17;24;31 14;21;28 5;12;19;26 2;9;16;23
SJD6 Wild Kingdoms Safari 15 19 2;9;16;23 2;9;16;23;30 20 18 22 20 10;17;24;31 14;21;28 5;12;19;26 2;9;16;23
SPC5 Garden Route Glory 22 26 9;16;23;30 9;16;23;30 6;27 25 29 27 17;24;31 7;21;28 5;12;19;26 2;9;16;23;30
SPC4 Garden Route Uncovered 22 26 9;16;23;30 9;16;23;30 6;27 25 29 27 17;24;31 7;21;28 5;12;19;26 2;9;16;23;30
SCP6 Garden Route Splendour 16 20 10;17;24 10;17;24;31 21 19 16 21 11;18;25 8;15;22;29 13;20;27 10;17;24
SCP4 Garden Route Discovered 16 20 10;17;24 10;17;24;31 21 19 16 21 11;18;25 8;15;22;29 13;20;27 10;17;24
SMCC6 Garden Route & Winelands Wonder 17 21 11;18;25 11;18;25 15* 20* 17 15 12;19;26 9;16;23;30 14;21;28 11;18;25
* Departures for Single Travellers only
terms and conditions1. UNDERTAKINGSpringbok Atlas undertakes to provide all services offered subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, which terms and conditions are accepted by the guest.
2. DEFINITIONSSPRINGBOK ATLAS means Springbok Atlas (Pty) Ltd GUEST means: individuals, groups, companies or others legal persons using the services offered by Springbok Atlas and includes the agents of guests. SERVICES means: the provision of accommodation and/or transportation and/or meals as offered by Springbok Atlas and accepted by the guest. DEPARTURE means: the scheduled date of departure of the Springbok Atlas vehicle.
3. PRICES3.1 Prices are subject to alteration without prior notice. Prices are also subject to adjustment in the event of changes in government imposed taxes, fuel price, air fares, hotel charges, tourism levies and or the introduction of national, regional or local taxes or levies of whatever nature. 3.2 All prices and rates are quoted in ZA Rand, Namibian $ or U.S.$ unless otherwise specifi cally agreed. Payment in approved foreign currency will be accepted at the rate of exchange applied by the bankers of Springbok Atlas at the time of receipt of payment. Any shortfall resulting from exchange rate fl uctuations will be for the account of the guest.
4. PAYMENTTwenty-fi ve percent (25%) of any tour price is due and payable on booking the tour. Final payment is due and payable 30 days before departure. Bookings made within 30 days of departure must be accompanied by full payment. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
5. CHILD POLICYDue to the potential disruption of the tour and/or other guests we regret that we do not accept reservations for children under the age of 2 years, on any tour type. The minimum age for Long Distance Tours is 8 years old.NAMIBIA: No children under 12 years allowed.
6. CHILDREN DISCOUNTSCHILDREN DISCOUNTS are available for certain tours. However, specifi c restrictions apply. Please enquire when making reservations.
7. CANCELLATION FEESCancellations shall only be valid if received by Springbok Atlas in writing and the following penalties, calculated as from the date of receipt of notice, shall apply:45-31 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE: 25% (twenty-fi ve percent) of the price contracted 30-15 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE: 50% (fi fty percent) of the price contracted. 14 DAYS OR LESS BEFORE DEPARTURE: 100% (one hundred percent) of the price contracted.
Please note that certain accommodation establishments apply more stringent cancellation fees, which will apply if relevant.
8. AIRLINES8.1 Cancellations and refunds: In the event of cancellation or failure, for any reason whatsoever, to use confi rmed space, as ticketed, 25% (twenty-fi ve percent) of the applicable airfare will be forfeited. A change of reservation constitutes a cancellation. Extension of ticket validity is not permitted, save when a guest is hospitalised due to illness or in the event of death of a member of the guest’s immediate family.8.2 Responsibilities and booking conditions: All airfare reservations are arranged subject to the conditions imposed by the respective airline.
9. ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation is as specifi ed in the itinerary or brochure and is based on 2 people sharing a twin bedded room. The use of specifi c accommodation is subject to availability. Springbok Atlas reserves the right to make use of alternative accommodation. This will in no way affect the price of the tour. Single accommodation is available at an extra cost on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.
10. MEALSMeals included are as specifi ed in the tour itinerary. Please check the applicable itinerary for details.
11. TRANSPORTATIONTransportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles, coaches, minibuses or sedan vehicles appropriate to the requirements of the tour. Springbok Atlas therefore reserves the right to use smaller coaches, minibuses or sedan vehicles on its Guided tours should the number of guests participating reduce suffi ciently to warrant this.
12. FOREIGN LANGUAGE GUIDED TOURSSOUTH AFRICA12.1 LONG DISTANCE TOURS: On selected departure dates, certain tours will be conducted in both English and German. The dates of departure of these dual language English/German tours are on the Rates & Dates Sheet. 12.2 DAY TOURS: For all departure dates, certain tours may be conducted in both English and German.NAMIBIA: Most tours will be conducted in both English & German.
13. HEALTH AND VISASAgents and guests are required to ensure that all such requirements are attended to as Springbok Atlas accepts no responsibility in this regard.
14. LUGGAGE1 suitcase and 1 overnight bag per person allowed. Some tours, including fl y-in safaris, permit soft bags only, with 10kg MAX allowed per person. Please enquire when making reservations. Springbok Atlas accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to luggage or personal property from whatsoever cause arising. Guests are advised to take up adequate insurance cover.
15. RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVEDSpringbok Atlas shall at its discretion arrange seating of guests, and other conduct rules, and reserves the right at its discretion to decline to accept or retain any person as a guest. Guests shall obey every lawful instruction of any employee of Springbok Atlas.
16. SMOKINGSmoking is not permitted on any Guided Tour. Regular comfort stops are included en route.
17. CHECK IN TIMEGuests shall check in at all departure points at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Springbok Atlas does not accept responsibility for any guest who fails to comply with this condition.
18. DELAYSSpringbok Atlas shall not be responsible for the consequences of any delays whether arising from accidents, breakdowns, or any other cause.
19. RESPONSIBILITYSpringbok Atlas carries extensive passenger liability insurance, details of which are available on request. Springbok Atlas is not responsible for any damages sustained by any guest as a result of any act or omission whatsoever of any hotel, airline or other person, notwithstanding the fact that Springbok Atlas acted as agent of such hotel, airline or other person.
20. ALTERATIONSAll tours, charters, hires, itineraries, travel arrangements, hotel accommodation and other arrangements are subject to alterations or cancellations at any time without prior notice and for any reason, at the sole and absolute discretion of Springbok Atlas. Springbok Atlas shall not be responsible for any damages whatsoever arising from any such alteration or cancellation.
21. STANDARD AND SAFETYSpringbok Atlas undertakes that: 21.1 Vehicles provided are large enough to accommodate the number of guests and luggage as is specifi ed in clause 1421.2 All drivers are licensed in terms of local legislation 21.3 All vehicles are safe and comply with relevant safety regulations
22. LAWThe law of the Republic of South Africa, or Namibia (where applicable) shall govern the relationship between Springbok Atlas and the guest and the Courts of the Republic of South Africa, or Namibia (where applicable) shall have sole jurisdiction in respect of any claims and/or disputes which may arise between Springbok Atlas and the guest, or Agent.