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AMAZING SOUTH AFRICA 2010
Johannesburg, Game Reserve, Knysna, Cape Town Plus! Optional extension to Victoria Falls
From Johannesburg, the “City of Gold,” to a deluxe Private Game Reserve in the pristine African bushveld, this is an amazing journey. Enjoy thrilling game drives... view magnificent wild life. Travel along the world-famous Garden Route to Knysna, lying on the banks of a shimmering lagoon. Experience the beauty of Cape Town, with its craggy mountains, multi-hued vineyards and endless white beaches. Relax under the African sky. You’ll always remember this discovery of South Africa. And, to make this more perfect, we recommend the optional extension to majestic Victoria Falls!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• 19 meals including breakfast daily, 5 lunches & 5 dinners
• Professional Visits in Johannesburg & Cape Town
• 2 nights at a deluxe Private Game Reserve
• Game viewing (day & night) with Game Rangers & Trackers
• Drive along the world-famous Garden Route
• Sunset Dinner Cruise
• Wine Tasting along the famous Cape Wine Route
• Cable to top of Table Mountain
• African BBQ dinner at a private home in Cape Town.
ITINERARY
Day 1, Wednesday - Depart New York
Late afternoon deparure from New York on your South African Airways flight to Johannesburg.
Late afternoon deparure from New York on your South African Airways flight to Johannesburg.
Day 2, Thursday - Johannesburg
Early evening arrival in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel in the sophisticated suburb of Sandton.
Early evening arrival in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel in the sophisticated suburb of Sandton.
Day 3, Friday - Johannesburg
Highlights of this half day tour to Gold Reef City include an interactive tour that brings the theme park’s exciting historical and gold mining attractions together in an entertaining and informative package. This will include an underground mine tour, visits to three mine houses and an opportunity to see a bar of gold being poured. Professional Meeting, including a visit to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest in the world, on the border of Soweto. Then, visit Soweto, a city of surprise and contrast, of starting enterprises and of vigorous cultural interaction. Tonight, Welcome Dinner. BD
Highlights of this half day tour to Gold Reef City include an interactive tour that brings the theme park’s exciting historical and gold mining attractions together in an entertaining and informative package. This will include an underground mine tour, visits to three mine houses and an opportunity to see a bar of gold being poured. Professional Meeting, including a visit to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest in the world, on the border of Soweto. Then, visit Soweto, a city of surprise and contrast, of starting enterprises and of vigorous cultural interaction. Tonight, Welcome Dinner. BD
Day 4, Saturday - Game Reserve
Morning flight to Hoedspruit; you’ll be met and transferred to a Private Game Reserve situated in pristine African bushveld. Experience game viewing by day and at night, guided by highly qualified game rangers and skilled trackers. See a myriad of wild animals including leopard, lion, rhino, elephant and antelope. BLD
Morning flight to Hoedspruit; you’ll be met and transferred to a Private Game Reserve situated in pristine African bushveld. Experience game viewing by day and at night, guided by highly qualified game rangers and skilled trackers. See a myriad of wild animals including leopard, lion, rhino, elephant and antelope. BLD
Day 5, Sunday - Game Reserve
Early morning game drive; board your Land Rover and head again into the bushveld. After lunch and dinner, you have the option of joining the bush walk and night drive to catch a glimpse of those elusive animals. BLD
Early morning game drive; board your Land Rover and head again into the bushveld. After lunch and dinner, you have the option of joining the bush walk and night drive to catch a glimpse of those elusive animals. BLD
Day 6, Monday - Garden Route/Knysna
Flight to George and the world-famous Garden Route. Meet your guide and drive to Knysna, lying on the banks of a shimmering lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Dinner at the Drydock Company Restaurant. BD
Flight to George and the world-famous Garden Route. Meet your guide and drive to Knysna, lying on the banks of a shimmering lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. Dinner at the Drydock Company Restaurant. BD
Day 7, Tuesday - Knysna
Today, visit Kynsna Elephant Park. Here you will have an opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. Elephants love eating, so don’t forget your bucket of feed! After an amazing experience with the Elephants, continue onto Storms River for the Woodcutters Journey to experience the indigenous forest form the comfort of a specially designed vehicle. Watch for a glimpse of the elusive Narina Trogan and the inquisitive Knysna Loeire who enjoys the tranquil shade of the leafy canopy. After a light lunch, return to your hotel. Tonight, a special treat – a Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Paddler Cruiser. BLD
Today, visit Kynsna Elephant Park. Here you will have an opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. Elephants love eating, so don’t forget your bucket of feed! After an amazing experience with the Elephants, continue onto Storms River for the Woodcutters Journey to experience the indigenous forest form the comfort of a specially designed vehicle. Watch for a glimpse of the elusive Narina Trogan and the inquisitive Knysna Loeire who enjoys the tranquil shade of the leafy canopy. After a light lunch, return to your hotel. Tonight, a special treat – a Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Paddler Cruiser. BLD
Day 8, Wednesday - Knysna/Cape Town
Depart Knysna, driving via the beautiful Garden Route towns of Wilderness and George to Mossel Bay. This popular holiday town is surrounded by a sunbathed peninsula and the refreshing waters of the Indian Ocean. Continue inland to historic Swellendam for lunch. Then, drive through lush winelands and fruit orchards to magnificent Cape Town, with its rich diversity of soaring craggy mountains, multi-hued vineyards, endless white beaches, and indigenous forests. BL
Depart Knysna, driving via the beautiful Garden Route towns of Wilderness and George to Mossel Bay. This popular holiday town is surrounded by a sunbathed peninsula and the refreshing waters of the Indian Ocean. Continue inland to historic Swellendam for lunch. Then, drive through lush winelands and fruit orchards to magnificent Cape Town, with its rich diversity of soaring craggy mountains, multi-hued vineyards, endless white beaches, and indigenous forests. BL
Day 9, Thursday - Cape Town
Breathtaking views await you today! Depart the hotel to the base of Table Mountain. Ascend by cable car, the panoramic view includes most of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Then, proceed to Groote Schuur Hospital for a Professional Visit. Here, Professor Chris Barnard made history by performing the first human heart transplant operation. Continue to the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at the base of Skeleton Gorge. Return to your hotel via some of Cape Town’s most exclusive suburbs. Evening: Traditional South African BBQ dinner at a private home. Relax around the open fire and enjoy the warm, friendly hospitality of local South Africans. BD
Breathtaking views await you today! Depart the hotel to the base of Table Mountain. Ascend by cable car, the panoramic view includes most of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Then, proceed to Groote Schuur Hospital for a Professional Visit. Here, Professor Chris Barnard made history by performing the first human heart transplant operation. Continue to the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at the base of Skeleton Gorge. Return to your hotel via some of Cape Town’s most exclusive suburbs. Evening: Traditional South African BBQ dinner at a private home. Relax around the open fire and enjoy the warm, friendly hospitality of local South Africans. BD
Day 10, Friday - Cape Town
Drive from Cape Town to the Afrikaans Taal Monument. Continue along the scenic Franschhoek Valley; visit the memorial to the French Huguenots and stop at one of the many fine wine estates in the region. Tour a wine cellar and enjoy tasting some of the world-renowned South African wines. On to historic Stellenbosch, center of learning, rugby and the wine industry. Enjoy lunch and local wines at the lovely Spier Estate. After a tour of this beautiful town, with its extraordinary Cape Dutch architecture, return to Cape Town. BL
Drive from Cape Town to the Afrikaans Taal Monument. Continue along the scenic Franschhoek Valley; visit the memorial to the French Huguenots and stop at one of the many fine wine estates in the region. Tour a wine cellar and enjoy tasting some of the world-renowned South African wines. On to historic Stellenbosch, center of learning, rugby and the wine industry. Enjoy lunch and local wines at the lovely Spier Estate. After a tour of this beautiful town, with its extraordinary Cape Dutch architecture, return to Cape Town. BL
Day 11, Saturday - Cape Town/En Route
Morning at leisure for last minute shopping, sunning and savoring this fabulous city. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the U.S. B Note: Passengers continuing to Victoria Falls on Sunday, will stay overnight in Cape Town on Saturday night.
Morning at leisure for last minute shopping, sunning and savoring this fabulous city. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the U.S. B Note: Passengers continuing to Victoria Falls on Sunday, will stay overnight in Cape Town on Saturday night.
Day 12, Sunday - En Route
Morning arrival in New York – OR - continue to Victoria Falls.
Morning arrival in New York – OR - continue to Victoria Falls.
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR REQUIRED AIR.
VISA IS REQUIRED FOR ZIMBABWE (VICTORIA FALLS) FOR U.S. CITIZENS.
2011 Projected Tour Dates
Feb 16-27, May 18-29, Aug 24-Sep 4, Sep 21-Oct 2, Oct 26-Nov 6, Dec 21-Jan1,12
Victoria Falls Extension
Day 12, Sunday - Victoria Falls
Flight to Victoria Falls. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Late afternoon Sunset Cruise down the tranquil Zambezi River. Dinner at the hotel. BD
Flight to Victoria Falls. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Late afternoon Sunset Cruise down the tranquil Zambezi River. Dinner at the hotel. BD
Day 13, Monday - Victoria Falls
Full-day tour of legendary Victoria Falls, one of the most magnificent natural wonders of the world. The Falls is the largest, the most beautiful and certainly the most majestic waterfall in the world. Dinner at the hotel. BD
Full-day tour of legendary Victoria Falls, one of the most magnificent natural wonders of the world. The Falls is the largest, the most beautiful and certainly the most majestic waterfall in the world. Dinner at the hotel. BD
Day 14, Tuesday - En Route
Transfer to the airport for return flight to N.Y. B
Transfer to the airport for return flight to N.Y. B
Victoria Falls Extension
$895 per person. Single room, add $460
Includes 1 night Cape Town and 2 nights at Victoria Falls Hotel - touring includes Sunset Cruise on Zambesi River, Breakfast daily & 2 dinners. Plus local airfare and taxes between Cape Town and Victoria Falls.
