Itinerary a Southbound Itinerary from Johannesburg to Cape Town Is Also Available

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The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound) South Africa is a rich and magnificent tapestry of contrasts. Mountains, jungles, rivers and waterfalls, endless grassy plains, fertile valleys and plantations flood the physical landscape between the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and here, even silence pulses as if Nature herself were a beating heart. Tribal and religious diversity, expressed in art and architecture, political and cultural passions and conflicts, and wildly different ways of life, make travelling in South Africa one of the most fascinating and rewarding experiences on the planet. Here, as nowhere else on earth, the profound seas of wildlife and humanity push against the boundaries of South Africa's past to create its future.

A 13-day journey offering an amazingly comprehensive view of South Africa, incorporating virtually every internationally regarded 'must see' sights/highlights. As the train travels the length and breadth of the country, guests can enjoy the great variety of landscapes, shorelines, cultures, lifestyles and cuisine that the "Rainbow Nation" has to offer. Itinerary A southbound itinerary from Johannesburg to Cape Town is also available.

Day 1 - Welcome to Cape Town

PRE DAY

You will be met upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to the train. Having a pre-day means that one is able to acclimatise and unpack prior to the first day of touring. A pre-night on board will include dinner, bed and breakfast.

DAY 01 and DAY 02 - CAPE TOWN

Guests arriving at Cape Town International Airport today should arrive no later than 08h00 at the airport in order to be able to participate in the day's excursions. Guests will be collected from the airport and transferred to the train.

Cape Town's nautical heritage, diverse cultural influences and the magnificence of its setting with Table Mountain dominating the skyline make this one of the most vibrant and beautiful cities in the world.

Cape Point

We will visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, world-renowned for their magnificent setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and for their varied and beautiful displays of Cape flora. The estate of 528 hectares supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. We travel next to Hout Bay, where a large fleet of colourful fishing vessels gives this bustling, attractive resort its character, and visit Mariner's Wharf where fresh seafood is a speciality. Built between 1915 and 1922 and recently upgraded, Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular sea cliff routes in the world. We wind our way along this scenic road to Simon's Town, a charming coastal town and safe harbour for visiting sailing ships during the winter months when Table Bay can be treacherous. Discovered by Simon van der Stel, Simon's Town became a naval base in 1814 and today is home to the SA Navy. A visit to the Boulder's Penguin Colony a short distance away is also included in today's tour. The colony has grown since 1983 when a pair of African Penguins was spotted on Foxy Beach at Boulders. In 1985 they began to lay eggs and by 1997 there were 2 350 adult birds. They are remarkably untroubled by people and Boulders is the only place in the world where you can swim amongst the penguins. This day will not be complete without a visit to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve which Sir Francis Drake called "the fairest cape in the whole circumference of the earth". The Nature reserve is situated at the southern tip of the peninsula: its 7 675 hectares are filled with priceless indigenous flora and fauna, some 2 700 species of indigenous plants

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 1/24 and over 250 species of birds as well as troops of baboons and many species of antelope. As beautiful as it is, many vessels, wrecked by the Cape's turbulent seas, have found their resting place along this rocky coastline. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 150 km).

DAY ONE AND TWO:

Optional Extras

(Tour add-ons can only be done on the day of the Cape Town City Tour)

1. Two Oceans Aquarium

The Aquarium is located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers an exciting insight into the indigenous fresh and seawater creatures of South Africa.

2. Robben Island Tour

For nearly 400 years Robben Island was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. During the Apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known as the place of incarceration of Nelson Mandela and other heroes of the struggle.

3. Helicopter Flight

Various helicopter flight options are offered departing from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and starting from only 15 minutes' duration (including only the City Bowl) to half an hour or longer (also including the Cape Peninsula)

4. Table Mountain

Experience an awesome ride up Table Mountain in a cable car, where the view from the top is spectacular. This activity is weather dependent. Day 01 - The train remains stationary at Cape Town station for the night. An evening shuttle service will be available to take passengers to/from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 2/24 Day 2 - Cape Town highlights and history

Cape Town City Tour

This exciting city tour commences with an exhilarating cable car ascent of Table Mountain (weather permitting and at guests' own cost). Both the ride and the summit providebreathtaking views over the city and its beaches, with a panorama which stretches from Table Bay to False Bay and around the mountain to the Hottentots Holland Mountains. Table Mountain is home to over 1 500 species of plants, many of them unique to its slopes. Our tour continues with a walk through the Company Gardens and a visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum. Arriving as political refugees and slaves during the 17th century, the Malays made Bo-Kaap their home almost two centuries after emancipation. Their mosques with picturesque minarets and their individually styled Georgian houses with Dutch influence give the area a unique charm. One of Cape Town's oldest buildings houses the museum which is furnished in the style of a 19th century Muslim house and which documents the history of the Cape Malays. On our way to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, we stop at Diamond Works, where we follow a tour of the diamond cutting studio, a jewellery design and manufacturing workshop, as well as a gemstone laboratory. Guests can choose where amongst the many bistros, bars and restaurants at The V&A Waterfront they would like to have lunch (own account). The Waterfront is a vibrant development that has brought new life to the old harbour of the Dutch East India Company in Table Bay. The complex offers shops, craft markets, restaurants, cinemas, theatres as well as delightful views over the harbour. After lunch, we will drive through District 6, an area which by 1900 was home to the largest group of people then referred to as "Malay", "mixed and other" or "coloured". Although they lived in poor conditions, the area was vibrant and the busy streets full of colour and joie de vivre. Various religions and cultural heritages flourished and mingled here, but sadly, in the 1940s the Apartheid government removed the residents and most of the buildings. Today the problem of what to do with this valuable real estate which is so charged with strong emotions, still dogs the City. Our tour ends with a visit to the Castle of Good Hope. This pentagonal fortification with stone walls between the bastions of 150m length and 12m height replaced a small clay and timber fort built as a maritime replenishment station for the ships of the Dutch East India Company by Commander Jan van Riebeeck in 1652. The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving building in South Africa. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 100 km).

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 3/24 Day 3 - Winelands and the Overberg region

Surrounded by proud mountain ranges, the fertile green valleys of the Cape Winelands enjoy a Mediterranean climate and winter rainfall which produces some of the best wines in the world. The rich, fertile soils along the Breede River and the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl areas have become justly famous for their whites, reds, fortified wines and brandies. The Overberg region to the southeast embraces mountains, valleys and coastal areas and annually welcomes the Southern Right Whale to its waters.

1. Historic Heart of the Winelands

We travel through the Huguenot Tunnel to Paarl, named after the huge granite dome of rock overlooking the town. From here we drive to the heart of the winelands, to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. After a lunch break (guests' own account) we continue our journey over the Hellshoogte Pass through a landscape of fruit farms, Cape Dutch houses and vineyards. In Franschhoek (literally meaning "French Corner") we visit the Huguenot Memorial, which commemorates the 1688 settlement of the French Huguenots who fled religious persecution in France. In the late afternoon, the drive to Worcester offers splendid views over more picturesque vineyards, plantations and rugged peaks. One wine tasting is included in this excursion. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 275 km).

2. Scenic Mountain Passes and Hermanus

We travel on the coastal road past Gordon's Bay and Betty's Bay towards Hermanus, once a renowned fish market and whaling station. The whale hunts here were stopped by international treaty in 1935. The WWF includes Hermanus in its list of 12 best whale-viewing sites in the world, but it tops the list when it comes to land based whale watching from the town's natural cliffs. In season between July and November each year whales can be viewed from as little as 5 metres away. In the afternoon we travel over the scenic mountain passes of Rooihoogte and Floorshoogte and via the Overberg towns of Villiersdorp and Botrivier. From here we travel to Worcester. One wine tasting is included in this excursion. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 420 km).

Optional Extras

Whale Watching Boat Cruise (Hermanus)

Every year from around May to December watch the magnificent Southern Right Whales within 50 meters of the boat. (This Optional Extra can be combined with Option 2 above and is weather dependent)

Guests meet the train at Worcester. The train departs for Kimberley over night.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 4/24 Day 4 - KIMBERLEY / BLOEMFONTEIN

Kimberley is the capital city of the Northern Cape, well known for the Big Hole which resulted from the discovery of diamonds that led to the establishment of the city in 1893. Bloemfontein is the seat of the South African judicial system. At the end of the 19th century it was also the capital of the old Boer republic of The Orange Free State.

Option -1. Kimberley - Bloemfontein

After breakfast guests embark on buses for a drive through the city of Kimberley well know for the discovery of diamonds and as the home of the De Beers Company. Highlights in Kimberley include a visit to the Big Hole Mine Museum, William Humphrey Art Gallery and the Macgregor House War Museum. Guests stop for lunch before they head to Bloemfontein where they join the train en route to Ladysmith.

Option-2. Bloemfontein - Kimberley

After breakfast guests remain onboard the train as it journeys to Bloemfontein. On arrival guests have lunch at the Waterfront (guests' own account) before they embark on buses for the tour of Bloemfontein capital of the Free State province and also known as the Rose City. Highlights include a visit to the Women's Memorial at the Anglo-Boer War Museum which commemorates the 27 000 women and children who died in concentration camps. Naval Hill presents beautiful panoramic views of the city. (Afternoon; distance travelled: ± 50 km).

Option - 3. Bloemfontein

After breakfast guest embark on a 2 hour drive from Kimberley to Bloemfontein. On arrival we tour the Women's Memorial at the Anglo-Boer War Museum, which commemorates the 27 000 women and children who died in concentration camps. The Museum itself is a graphic depiction of the hardship endured by all during the period of conflict. A drive through Bloemfontein, capital of the Free State province and also known as the Rose City, follows. Our lunch stop is at the Loch Logan Waterfront, next to the city's newly renovated stadium, one of the venues for matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Lunch is for guests' own account. In the afternoon we drive up onto Naval Hill which offers unrivalled panoramic views of the city. We end the day at the former State President's residence "Olivenhuis" which now houses an extensive collection of South African art. The gardens offer a relaxing atmosphere in which to spend a little time before we return to the train. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 330 km).

Guests re-join the train in Bloemfontein and travel overnight to Ladysmith.

Day 5 - MIDLANDS / SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 5/24 Guests now head to the eastern jagged peaks of the Drakensberg, following waterways as they drop and cascade down mountain clefts, and through hidden valleys to the tumbling luscious hills that extend through the Midlands.

1. Battlefields

Trace the course of the Anglo Boer War at the Siege Museum and on local battle sites including Spioenkop. Other highlights include Wagon Hill, where both British and Boers suffered heavy losses and whose site was proclaimed a National Monument in 1938. Visitors also gain an insight into the early lives of Winston Churchill and Ghandi. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 250 km).

2. Midlands Meander

The famous Midlands Meander in KwaZulu-Natal is a unique mix of more than 160 places to eat, drink, sleep, shop, play and generally enjoy this corner of South Africa. Started many years ago as a voluntary collection of crafters, who wondered if they could attract visitors to leave the beaten track to explore their studios and galleries, the Midlands Meander has grown into an eclectic and fascinating mix of arts and crafts and world-class restaurants offering a wide range of sporting, environmental and historical pursuits. Physical, culinary or cerebral, there is no limit to the experiences you will find here. Among your stops will be a visit to the Howick Falls as well as beer tasting in a Nottingham Road micro brewery. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 100 km).

3. Southern Drakensberg Birding Trails

We travel through the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal and into the foothills of the Drakensberg to Bulwer in the Southern Drakensberg region. We will then do a guided walk in Pursers Bush, an indigenous forest dominated by Yellowwood trees, habitat of the rare Cape Parrot (350 of the 800 left in the world live here). Many different bird species, such as the sakabula, bald Ibis and the grey crown crane can be spotted here. Lunch will be served along the board walk (for guests' own account) in the company of the unofficial mayor and long time resident of Bulwer. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 250 km).

4. Drakensberg Hiking Trail

The hike takes place in the Cobham region of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site. Shortly after starting out you will walk through a Mcheche forest, the last of the woody plants as you head towards the tree line. En route your guide will point out flowering plants in season. Guests can marvel at the Clarence Sandstone Formations and can begin to get an understanding of the geology of the area, keeping an eye out for the indigenous wildlife. Guests make their way along a clear mountain stream to Boundary Rocky, where Captain Allen Gardiner and Wagon Master Dick King had to abandon their mission of finding a direct route through the mountains from Durban to Cape Town. Here you have the opportunity to view bushman rock art and swim in the pools. On the return journey we stop off at the bushman's workshop, where materials were collected and primitive tools were made, and visit Allan's Shelter where mysteriously the paints are on the ceiling, and after a short walk you're back at the reception area having completed a 8.5 kilometer hike. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 300 km).

Optional Extras

Whale Watching Boat Cruise (Hermanus)

Every year from around May to December watch the magnificent Southern Right Whales within 50 meters of the boat. (This Optional Extra can be combined with Option 2 above and is weather dependent)

Guests meet the train at Worcester. The train departs for Kimberley over night.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 6/24 Day 6 - DURBAN

1. Durban City Tour

Durban is South Africa's third largest city and enjoys great importance due to its industry and extensive sea port. Thanks to the subtropical climate and the long stretches of beautiful beaches, large numbers of "uplanders" retreat to Durban in winter. An orientation tour of the city will allow you to see a good mix of old and new, African, Orient and the West. We will drive along the Golden Mile promenade with its many hotels and restaurants. A visit to the Victoria Market will also be included. At the end of the morning we will drop you at either the Botanical Gardens or at uShaka Marine World, Africa's largest marine theme park, at either of which you can have lunch and spend the afternoon (all entrances and lunch for your own account). Pick up will be at a pre- arranged time later in the afternoon. (Morning; distance travelled: ± 50 km)

2. Durban Spiritual Tour

Guests depart for Mariannhill where they will be given a guided tour of the monastery and where they will be able to enjoy some time in this beautiful, tranquil setting. This is followed by a visit to the Hari Krishna "Temple of Understanding", before returning to Durban for lunch (guests' own account). We visit Phoenix, the spiritual settlement established by Mahatma Gandhi, before returning again to Durban, the centre of Indian culture in South Africa, with its vast array of Hindu, Sufi and Muslim temples. You will see the Juma Musjid, the largest mosque in South Africa, whose twin minarets are a striking city feature, as well as the most opulent Hindu structure in the Southern Hemisphere - the Kendra Hindu Temple and Community Centre. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 150 km)

3. Umhlanga Rocks Beach Day

Spend a day on the beach, or, if you choose, we could take you shopping in the late afternoon at the nearby Gateway Shopping Centre, before returning to pick up the beach-goers and return to the train after a laid-back day in the sun. (Full day of relaxation; distance travelled: ± 60 km)

The train departs for Empangeni Station in Zululand.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 7/24 Day 7 - Zululand

1. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park

An early departure to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve will get us into the park to experience wildlife magic. The park lies in the heart of Zululand where ancient trails lead through the thorn veld and along the mighty rivers of Africa's oldest established wilderness area. Once the exclusive royal hunting ground of King Shaka, it is a tapestry of natural and cultural history. The park is a treasure store of species including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, kudu, bushbuck, cheetah, hyena and many others. Over 300 bird species have been recorded here. Game drives will be conducted in our vehicles. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 350 km).

Guests meet the train at Golela station. Please note that guests will go through immigration before they get back to the train. Guests will need to take their passports with them for the day.

The Train Departs for Swaziland, Mpaka Station.

Optional Extras

St Lucia Boat Based Whale Tours

Every year from around June to December these enormous mammals visit our coastal waters. This is a great opportunity not to be missed as from just 50 metres from the boat you can feel the wind rushing out of the lungs of Southern Right and Humpback Whales as they spray a fine vapour of salt water into the air. (Please note that the ski boat is launched from the beach so this activity is not recommended for the elderly guests). (afternoon activity from St Lucia)

Guests return to the train in the afternoon.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 8/24 Day 8 - Zululand

1. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park

Guests meet the train at Golela station. Please note that guests will go through immigration before they get back to the train. Guests will need to take their passports with them for the day.

The Train Departs for Swaziland, Mpaka Station.

Day 9 - SWAZILAND

The tiny Kingdom of Swaziland covers only 17 000 square kilometres, making it the second smallest country in Africa.

1. Swaziland

YOU WILL NEED YOUR PASSPORT FOR THIS DAY.

This tour in Swaziland will introduce you to everyday life in Africa's smallest kingdom. After the passport formalities at Mpaka station, guests will embark on buses which will take them through Manzini where they will experience the Swazi market, a hive of activity displaying a wide variety of skilfully crafted woodcarvings, colourful textiles and superb basketwork, for which Swazis are renowned. After the market visit we head to the Ezulwini Valley to visit the colorful candle craft market Swazi Candles. Guests will then take a drive passing the Ludzidzini royal residence to the Swazi National Museum with its exhibits of King Sobhuza. Guests stop for lunch at Mantenga Lodge (guests' own account). After lunch we drive through the capital city Mbabane to the famous glassworks of Ngwenya. Following a drive in through the Komati River Valley with its panoramic views to Jeppes Reef border post, we exit Swaziland back into South Africa. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 280 km). Guests re-join the train at Kaapmuiden, South Africa. The train remains stationary at Kaapmuiden for the night.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 9/24 Day 10 - Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park straddles the province of Mpumalanga, which means "Land of the Rising Sun". It is a province of extraordinary natural beauty.

Kruger National Park

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience second to none. Its 2 million hectares are unrivalled in diversity of life forms and the park is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques. The park is home to an impressive number of species including 336 species of trees, 49 species of fish, 34 species of amphibians, 114 species of reptiles, 507 species of birds and 147 species of mammals. Game drives will be conducted in our air-conditioned vehicles. (Full day. Departure time depends on the season, as gates open and close with sunrise and sunset. Distance travelled: ± 220 km).

Optional Extras

1. Open Vehicle Safari

Game drives are conducted in open safari vehicles, specifically designed to ensure safety as well as optimum game viewing. Guides have intimate knowledge of the fauna and flora. Lunch (guests' own account) will be at one of the camps in the park. Game viewing continues for the remainder of the afternoon.

2. Protea Kruger Gate Lodge

You will be taken by your Shongololo guide to the lodge which is situated on the boundary of the Kruger National Park on the banks of the Sabie River. Check in and relax. Your guide will meet you and take you on an open vehicle game drive, returning at sunset, just before the gates close. This package includes an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at the lodge, an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast, check out and continue on your game drive through the Kruger National Park, rejoining the train at approximately 16h30. (Bookings subject to availability)

3. Private Game Reserve

You will join the rest of the group for a morning game drive (in our air-conditioned vehicle) through the south of the Kruger National Park. Late morning (at around 11h00) you will be transferred to the luxury lodge, situated in a private game reserve, where a lunch will await you. After a siesta, followed by coffee and cake, you will depart on a sunset safari, in search of the Big Five. Encounters with all spheres of the eco-system, from the smallest insect to the mighty African elephant, are possible. After sundowner drinks in the bush you will return to the lodge, where a delightful dinner awaits you. Early the next morning (just before sunrise) you will be woken to depart on an open vehicle game drive to experience the African fauna at its most active. A mouth- watering breakfast will round off your experience, after which you will be taken back to the train. (Bookings subject to availability)

4. Mountain Lodge

Guests will be transferred to the Mountain Lodge in the late morning by the Shongololo Express guides. This area is well known for the rhino, elephant, leopard and buffalo that populate the area. This package also includes an afternoon game drive, dinner and an overnight at the lodge, an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast, check out and continue on your drive through the Kruger National Park, rejoining the train and the rest of the group. The train remains stationary at Kaapmudein for the night.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 10/24 Day 11 - Panorama Route or Kruger National Park

1. Panorama Route

In 1873 gold was discovered in the area around the quaint town of Pilgrim's Rest, now a living museum and National Monument. The discovery attracted 1500 diggers and today, many of the restored miners' houses serve as shops. Further along the escarpment we find the great Blyde River Canyon, a gorge 26 km in length and 800 m deep, carved from the face of the escarpment. The Three Rondavels, three huge rock spirals rising out of the far wall of the canyon and resembling African huts present an unforgettable sight. Bourke's Luck Potholes are strange deep cylindrical cavities formed by river erosion and floodwater. From the vantage point of God's Window we gaze across the sweeping landscape of the Lowveld, where subtle fragrances of the lower region rise to merge with the crisp winds of the Highveld. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 280 km).

2. Kruger National Park

Optional Extras

Sunrise Balloon Experience

Early morning pick-up and transfer to the balloon launch site where tea, coffee and biscuits will be served on arrival, followed by a scenic balloon flight of approximately one hour's duration. Cape sparkling wine will be served upon landing followed by breakfast at a country lodge. You will meet the rest of the group at Sabie along the Panorama Route. (This activity is weather dependent) Guests rejoin the train at Nelspruit and the train departs for Johannesburg Boksburg East Yard.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 11/24 Day 12 - PRETORIA / JOHANNESBURG / SOWETO Gauteng is the economic powerhouse of the southern African region and home to South Africa's capital, Pretoria as well as Johannesburg. The name of the province is a Sotho word meaning "Place of Gold", which is very suitable since much of the wealth of Gauteng derives from this precious metal.

1. Pretoria and Soweto

We will spend the morning in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa. We visit the Union Buildings designed by the famous colonial English architect, Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1913 and which now house the offices of the President and his ministers. The buildings overlook the city towards the once fortified hills to the south. A grand bronze statue of "Oom Paul (Kruger)", the patriarch president of the ZAR or old Transvaal Republic, surrounded by his Boer fighters, dominates Church Square, at the centre of the city. Before leaving the capital behind, we visit the Voortrekker Monument which commemorates the Great Trek of the 1830s. In the afternoon we travel to Soweto to visit the Hector Petersen Memorial, named after the first student to lose his life in the 1976 uprising against the Apartheid government. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 200 km).

2. Johannesburg and Soweto

Our day starts at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein in the centre of Johannesburg. This is the new home of the Constitutional Court and the site of Johannesburg's notorious Old Fort Prison Complex, where many of South Africa's leading political activists were detained. We then head onto the Newtown precinct to visit Museum Africa previously known as the market of Johannesburg. This is all part of the history of the "City of Gold". This is followed by a lunch break (guests' own account) in the suburb of Rosebank, where you can experience the multi-cultural Rainbow Nation in a modern, ethnocentric setting. Rosebank showcases a mix of first and third world cultures and arts and crafts from all over the African continent. In the afternoon, we travel to Soweto to experience the heartbeat of this township, comprising one million people and made famous by the laws of Apartheid. We pass the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in the southern hemisphere and also drive past the only street in Africa that once housed two Nobel Peace Laureates - Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. We visit the Hector Petersen Memorial, named after the first student to lose his life in the 1976 uprising against the Apartheid government. (Full day; distance travelled: ± 150 km). The train remains stationary at Boksburg East Station.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 12/24 Day 13 - TRANSFER DAY Guests transferring to an hotel will be taken during the morning. Guests who are flying from O R Tambo International Airport later may take optional tours within the Johannesburg area.

Optional Extras

1. The Cradle of Humankind: Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves

NB: This Tour departs the train at 09:30 (MIN 4 PAX).

The Cradle of Humankind development combines the Maropeng Visitor Centre and Sterkfontein Caves. Our visit will start at Maropeng (a Setswana word for "returning to the place of origin"), the visitor centre at the Cradle of Humankind. An exciting 4- billion-year journey through the elemental forces of water and ice, air, fire and earth is simulated on an underground lake. Visitors emerge at the beginning of the world after dipping through waterfalls and icebergs, into the eye of a storm, past erupting volcanoes and through the depths of the earth. The journey continues through an experience that highlights the history of our world and humankind as a species. Many original fossils are on display here. We continue with a visit to the Sterkfontein Caves, 10 km away and most famous for two world-renowned hominid finds, namely Mrs Ples in 1947 and Little Foot in 1997. Since excavations at the site first began, hundreds of hominid fossils as well as stone tools have been found here. The excavation of Little Foot and other fossils is an ongoing process at this still active fossil dig. The scientific exhibition here includes lifelike models of hominids as well as specific finds such as Mrs Ples, the Taung Child and Little Foot.

2. Lesedi Cultural Village

NB: This Tour departs the train at 09:30 (MIN 4 PAX).

We visit this multi-cultural African Village set among pristine bushveld and rocky hills. Experience the culture of five of South Africa's major indigenous tribes: the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele. Lunch is included.

3. Apartheid Museum & The World of Beer

NB: This Tour departs the train at 11:00 (MIN 4 PAX).

Start the day by visiting the Apartheid Museum exhibiting a variety of photos, videos and other media dating back to the political regime in South Africa until 1994. The World of Beer situated in the heart of central Johannesburg makes a great lunch stop with a guided tour and beer tasting. The tour offers you a walk through time and how important beer as a staple diet is to the African continent. Lunch is for guests' own account. The option includes the transfer, the entrance fee to the Apartheid Museum & the World of Beer guided tour with a tasting.

4. East Rand Mall or Emperors Palace

NB: This shuttle departs the train on every hour on the hour & returns on every half hour, departing from the train at 12:00 & the last bus departs the centre at 15:30 back to the train.

Emperors Palace is a mini Las Vegas here in Africa, with a modern shopping centre offering many shops and services including banking and ATMs. The centre also has a good selection of restaurants for lunch.

Destination Information Bloemfontein

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 13/24 Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa. The city's Sesotho name is Mangaung, meaning "place of cheetahs, accentuates the vibrant, dynamic and energetic character of the tourism industry in the "City on the move". Bloemfontein is popularly and poetically known as "the city of roses", owing to the abundance of these flowers and the annual rose festival held there. Being the sixth largest city in the country, the Mangaung municipal area covers more than 6 263km2. The languages spoken in the area are mainly Sesotho, Afrikaans, English and Setswana.

Cape Town

Cape Town is the most beautiful and popular tourist destinations in South Africa due to its good climate, natural setting, and relatively well-developed infrastructure. It is the provincial capital of the Western Cape, as well as the legislative capital of South Africa, where the National Parliament and many government offices are located. Also famous for its harbor as well as, its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Many tourists visit Cape Town's beaches, which are popular with local residents.

Drakensberg The Drakensberg mountain range is situated along southeast coast of South Africa. These spectacular Drakensberg Mountains are a challenge for adventure seekers and a heaven for wildlife lovers. Extending from northeast to southwest for around 1,125 km, the Drakensberg is part of the Great Escarpment and the main watershed of South Africa. The local Zulu name for Drakensberg is Quathlamba or 'The Barrier of Spears', an accurate description for Drakensberg that rises over 3000 metres in height. It is an important region for adventure activities like mountaineering, camping, bird watching, river crossing, trout fishing, and many more such activities.

Durban The second most populous city in South Africa, the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, and it is famous as the busiest port in Africa. It is also a major centre of tourism due to the city's warm subtropical climate and beaches. The Golden Mile, developed as a welcoming tourist destination in the 1970s, as well as Durban at large, provides ample tourist attractions, particularly for people on holiday from Johannesburg. It lost its international holiday pre- eminence to Cape Town in the 1990s, but remains more popular among domestic tourists.

Franschhoek Tightly hemmed in by mountains, the Franschhoek valley is named after the French Huguenots in 1688, who brought the knowledge of viniculture. The valley has one main street, lined with wine estates and a few antique shops, cafés and restaurants. At the far end there is a Huguenot Memorial and museum set in rose gardens. Franschhoek is the ideal area for a day of estate touring and wine tasting, and most farms warmly welcome visitors to sample some of South Africa's top wines. It is also known as the gourmet capital of the Cape with a number of acclaimed restaurants introducing delicious Cape country fare and sublime French cuisine.

Hermanus Hermanus is a town on the southern coast of South Africa; it is famous as a place from which to watch whales during the southern winter and spring. The whales can be seen from the cliffs in the town centre from as early as June. The town hosts an annual whale festival at the end of September, when the Southern Right whales come into the local bay during the mating season. Prior to this main whale festival a "Kalfiefees" (or "Calf Festival") is held, to welcome the first whales (usually in August). Hermanus have many interesting places and history, the Old Harbor Museum contains several exhibitions which explain the whaling history of Hermanus, Also you can enjoy Grotto Beach, the largest beach in Hermanus and has been proclaimed a "Blue Flag" beach which ensures its preservation as a world heritage site.

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Known as eGoli (place of gold),it is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa. The city is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and Africa's only officially designated global city. It houses the South African Constitutional Court - South Africa's highest court. It has the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The city is considered as a transit point for connecting flights to Cape Town, Durban, and the Kruger National Park. It has many attractions places such as the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City- a large amusement park, and The Johannesburg Zoo. Also have several art museums, such as the Johannesburg Art Gallery and the Mandela Museum.

Kruger National Park The Kruger National Park is located in the north-east of South Africa and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River. The park covers 20,000 sq km (7,332 sq mi) and is divided in 14 different zones with different wildlife in each. It is one of the main attractions of South Africa and it is considered the flagship of South African National Parks. The Park offer best of African's flora and fauna such as Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhinos, and Buffalos often referred as the Big Five. The Kruger National Park has 21 rest camps, as well as 7 private lodge concessions, and 11 designated private safari lodges. The concessions are parcels of land operated by private companies in partnership with communities, who outsource the operation of private lodges.

Paarl The bustling town of Paarl lies in its own secluded valley between the second-largest granite outcrop in the world and the towering Du Toit's Kloof Mountains. Its scenic beauty of mountains, rivers, flowers, and open spaces together with its architectural heritage attracts both fascinated architects and tourists from around the world. When in Paarl it's hard not to be taken in by the relaxed pace of countryside life. You should not resist – enjoy Paarl in your own time, go on a wine-tasting tour and relax at one of the town's comfortable accommodations.

Pretoria Pretoria located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive (administrative) and official de facto capital; the other two being Cape Town and Bloemfontein, respectively the legislative and judicial capitals. You can find palaces such The Union Buildings, The Voortrekker Monument, The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, Church Square, Marabastad, Menlyn Park. Also has a different variety of museum such as Kruger House, Melrose House, Voortrekker Monument, Freedom Park, Transvaal Museum and African Window.

Soweto Soweto, is the biggest and most populous of all townships in South Africa. Just 25 kilometers south-west of Johannesburg, lies sprawled the matchbox houses, the mansions and other structures that make up Soweto Township. They are lured by the unique, heartwarming hospitality and vibrant spirit of a people with an unquenchable zest for life, and the lessons Soweto has to offer in the history of South Africa's struggle against apartheid. Soweto, boasts a number of important historical sites, shebeens and restaurants that offer visitors the opportunity to experience the true spirit of ekasi, the township.

Stellenbosch Stellenbosch is the centre of the country's wine industry and has a rich heritage which is reflected in its Cape Dutch, Georgian & Victorian archictecture. Vineyards cover the beautiful Franschoek Valley, where French Hugenots settled in 1685. The village has wonderful crafts, art, antique shops

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 15/24 and galleries, the main street is lined with coffee shops and restaurants. The third major destination in the Cape Winelands is Paarl, the town takes its name from the granite domes of Paarl Mountain, which looms above the town – Paarl is Dutch for Pearl.

Swaziland A landlocked country in southern Africa, Swaziland is bordered by Mozambique to the northeast and by South Africa to the southeast, south, west and north. The country is divided in four areas known locally as the high, middle, and low or bushlands and the Lubombo Plateau. The highland on the west rises to an altitude of above 6,000 ft, and has an average altitude of 3,500 ft. The middle land averages about 2,000 ft and the lowland or bushland to about 1,000 ft. The entire country is traversed by rivers or streams, making it one of the best watered areas in southern Africa.

Worcester Worcester, in the Western Cape South Africa, is the largest town in the Breede River Valley. Worcester was founded in 1820 after the amalgamation of two farms, Roodewal and Langerug and named after the Marquis of Worcester; he was Lord Charles Somerset's brother. The surrounding valley is also the largest wine producing region in South Africa, contributing almost 20% of the country's viticulture output.

Zululand The Zululand region abounds with wildlife in famous, extensive reserves within easy reach of Durban. The area is rich in historical and cultural significance. It was here that Shaka forged his Zulu Kingdom, and the last battle of the Anglo-Zulu war was fought near Ulundi in 1879. Zulu kraals or villages in the region display the traditional Zulu way of life to visitors. There are several exciting traditional Zulu villages open to the public, Shakaland and Duma Zulu amongst them

Price Chart

PLEASE NOTE: The above rates are calculated based on the local currency (ZAR) and are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations. Your balance payment will be due and payable based on the exchange rate at that time. An option to pay in full and lock in today's exchange rate is also available; please contact us for details.

**Hotel upgrades are available while the train remains stationary overnight. Please enquire for further details.

Included in the package price: Arrival transfer: airport - train Departure transfer: train - airport 16 Nights accommodation on board the Heritage Train Breakfast and dinner on each day A free choice of available Land Excursions NOT included in the package price: Available Specialized Activities Domestic or international airfare Lunches or beverages Laundry, gratuities or purchases of a personal nature Hotel accommodation not specified in the itinerary** Visas where applicable

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PLEASE NOTE:

AS THE RAIL TOURS USES THE NATIONAL RAILWAY FACILITIES OF ZIMBABWE, SOUTH AFRICA, MOZAMBIQUE, NAMIBIA, TANZANIA, ZAMBIA AND SWAZILAND, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT TRAINS COULD BE DELAYED, STOPPED OR REROUTED AT ANY TIME - DAILY ACTIVITIES COULD THEREFORE BE SHORTENED, ALTERED, OR CANCELLED. PALACE TOURS DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE DAILY PROGRAM. HOWEVER THE COMPANY WILL ALWAYS ENDEAVOR TO COMPLETE THE DAILY PROGRAMS TO THE BEST OF ITS ABILITY.

Accommodation Heritage Train , Heritage Train - Africa (5 -Star) Africa The Heritage Train is a virtual hotel on wheels. It has its own bar, dining and accommodation carriages. As in any hotel, bedding and towels are provided and cabins are serviced daily. Cabins have ample storage space and closets are equipped with both hangers and shelving. All passenger compartments have hand basins and running water. Power is 220v AC and European plug adaptors are provided. In addition, there is an onboard laundry service. Facilities There are four classes of rooms available - Ivory*, Emerald, Gold and Commodore (On selected departures*)

Emerald Cabin (Heritage Train) , Heritage Train - Africa (5-Star) Africa The layout shown here is for illustrative purposes only.

Facilities Cabin Features: Twin or double beds • private bathroom • small lounge area • air conditioning • safe • hairdryer.

Gold Cabin (Heritage Train) , Heritage Train - Africa (3-Star) Africa The layout shown here for the Gold Cabin is for illustrative purposes only. Facilities Cabin Features: Twin beds • private bathroom • air conditioning • safe • hairdryer • smaller than Commodore class.

Commodore Cabin (Heritage Train) , Heritage Train - Africa (3-Star) Africa The layout shown here is for illustrative purposes only. Facilities Cabin Features: Twin beds • private bathroom • air conditioning • safe • hairdryer • larger than Gold class.

** The above accommodations are for reference and all efforts will be made to give these accommodations. In some circumstances if they are not available, alternate arrangements will be made in similar hotels

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 17/24 Travel Tips & FAQ's Important preparations and things to note:

All visas are to be finalized before the start of your journey Malaria prophylactics are essential Yellow fever inoculations are strongly recommended Warm clothing to be packed for cold winter nights and mornings Raincoats during the rainy season (October through March) Sunscreen and hats are highly recommended

It is highly recommended that you obtain a Medical Evacuation Policy; details of the policy should either be given to Palace Tours on the time of booking your trip or handed to the train manager on your arrival day.

Accommodation categories on board the Heritage Train: Emerald: twin or double beds with private ensuite bathroom, small lounge area, air-conditioning, and safe. Commodore: twin beds with private ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, heating and safe. Gold: twin beds with private ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, heating and safe; smaller than Commodore class. No more than two people will be allowed to share any compartment. Extra carriages that could be different to current rolling stock may have to be added onto the train from time to time.

Accounts You will be requested to sign for on-board purchases throughout the trip. This includes signing for drinks, additional excursions, purchases of a personal nature, etc. All accounts are to be settled on the evening before departure. Please note that drinks purchased on the last night of the trip will be settled by way of a "cash bar" basis.

Accounts may be settled via South African Rand, major foreign currencies, travelers' checks or credit cards. Regrettably debit cards are not accepted. Kindly note that all credit card payments are converted into ZAR.

Air-Conditioning and Heating Air-conditioning (where available) will be operational while the generator is running. The generator runs for 24 hours a day except when there is a major breakdown. The Lounge and Dining room are heated via the air-conditioning unit.

Bar The train's bar is open daily from early in the morning until late at night. As the train is a licensed establishment, a corkage fee of ZAR150.00 per bottle for wine and spirits, and ZAR20.00 per can/bottle for minerals and water, will apply accordingly. Guests who have special requests with regard to liquor are requested to notify Palace Tours in advance. If notified in time, we will make every effort to obtain the requested brand.

Children We cannot accommodate children between the ages of 0 and 6 years. Children between the ages of 7-12 are priced at 50% of the adult rate when sharing the cabin with ONE adult. Children age 13 and up are regarded as adults. Children may not be in a cabin on their own and will have to share with an adult, and no more than two people will be allowed to share any compartment.

Currency We suggest that guests bring Rands, US Dollars or Euros. In South Africa only Rands may be used. The exchange rate is approximately 7-8 ZAR per 1 USD. In Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Botswana and Tanzania it is possible to use Rands, US Dollars or Euros, in Namibia Namibian Dollars. A minimal cash advance facility can be made available while on board and debited to your account. The amount advanced will carry a 10% surcharge. Banks and ATMs can be found in most of the towns that the train travels through. Therefore, should you prefer to go into a bank or foreign exchange provider a nominal transportation fee will be levied.

Cuisine Cuisine on board includes traditional Cape Malay, Central -, West - and Southern African specialties. Breakfast offers both a traditional English and Continental breakfast selection. A typical on-board menu may be e-mailed to you upon request. • Dining carriage is air-conditioned • The dress code for meal times is casual • The dining car is a non-smoking area

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 18/24 • Lunch options off the train (guests' own account) vary from place to place, prices ranging from approximately ZAR 45 - ZAR 150. If you have any special dietary requirements, kindly advise Palace Tours at the time of booking. This notification would enable the Train Manager to provide for your request.

Dining Carriage The total seating capacity is 38. This means that there will be two meal sittings each day. Meal times largely depend on the activities planned for the day, but meals are generally served at the following times: Breakfast from 06:00 to 08:00 Dinner from 18:30 to 21:30

Dress Code and Temperatures As a relaxed atmosphere prevails on board, comfortable clothing is recommended. Winter in Southern Africa can be very cold and it is therefore advisable to bring along warm clothing for early mornings and evenings. October to March is the rainy season; although it does not rain every day, waterproofs are recommended. Temperatures range between 22-35 degrees Celsius (72-95 degrees Fahrenheit). March to September are cooler months with little to no rain and temperatures range between 8-23 degrees Celsius (46-74 degrees Fahrenheit).

Drinking Water We strongly advise against drinking the water in the cabins or bathrooms. Bottled water can be purchased from the bar.

Electricity The electric current on board is 220 volts. Each compartment is fitted with a round 3-pin socket (South African style). Adapter plugs and extension cables are available from the Assistant Train Manager. Please treat sockets as live at all times. Power is supplied by a generator. Please be aware that certain breaks in power are necessary.

Game Drives Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles can be arranged as an optional excursion in certain areas. As the early mornings and evenings can become rather chilly, when one is sitting in an open vehicle, we recommend that warm clothing be brought along. Some game drive vehicles do not have a shade cover so hats and good sun block are necessary.

Guests Responsibility All guests shall be solely responsible for ensuring that they are physically and mentally capable of undertaking the journey and participating in the activities. The train and safari vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. A medical questionnaire must be completed by all guests 60 years and over. This completed form must reach Palace Tours 6 weeks prior to the start of the trip; otherwise guests will be denied embarkation. Questionnaires can be obtained from Palace Tours.

Guides Guides and vehicles are rotated on a daily basis. Language groups will be considered with guides generally speaking French, German, Afrikaans and English. Please feel free to discuss questions or queries with your Guide or Train Manager at any time.

Inclusive Options Daily excursions will be written on the white board, which is located in the smoking lounge of the Heritage Train. Please indicate your choice of activity in the space provided. The Train Manager will add a vehicle number next to your name for easy reference for the next days touring.

Daily departure times depend on the nature of the activity. Most activities depart at 08:30, while others may depart earlier. Please check the information board to confirm. In the event that various inclusive options are offered and only a small number of passengers choose a specific tour, that particular activity may have to be cancelled at the Train Manager's discretion. Alternative options will be given.

Keys Cabin and safe keys will be handed to you by the Train Manager upon checking in. In the event that your keys are lost, or not handed back, a replacement fee of ZAR500.00 will be charged. Please ensure that all keys are handed back to the Train Manager at the end of the tour.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 19/24 Laundry A laundry service is offered on board. A laundry bag is provided in your cabin with laundry costing between R3 and R15 an item, depending on the item. Clean laundry will be returned within 24 to 48 hours - the return time is dependent on weather conditions and traveling time of the train. Please refer to the laundry list provided in your 'Welcome pack'.

Library A small library is located on the train. Guests are free to make use of the books, but kindly return them before the end of the trip. The guide books are also for use by the guests but these must be returned at the end of each day.

Lounge / Bar Carriage The lounge / bar carriage has the following features: • Accommodates approximately forty guests • Fully licensed • Air-conditioned • Non-smoking area • The dress code is casual • Kindly advise Palace Tours in advance if you would like us to obtain a certain brand of liquor for you.

Mail Mail can be sent by using a post box, which is located in the lounge area. Items to be mailed can also be handed to the Assistant Train Manager. Wherever possible, mail is posted every day, except when in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. If guests do not have stamps they only need put their cabin number where the stamp will be affixed and this will be charged to your cabin.

Maintenance Should you discover that something in your carriage or cabin does not work, please advice the Train Manager in order for it to be repaired /replaced as soon as possible.

Medical Please consult with your medical practitioner prior to embarking on any tour to Africa, who can advise you of any vaccination requirements or health recommendations. It is strongly recommended that you take Malaria prophylactics. First-aid boxes are carried onboard the trains. Although first-aid equipment is carried on board, limited medical facilities are available in some areas. We therefore request that the Train Manager be immediately advised of any possible medical requirements, should you require medical assistance. The Train Manager also has a list of emergency numbers. Due to the nature of the destinations and the logistics of the trains, Palace Tours cannot guarantee that there will be electricity for 24 hours of every day. This has many implications on the traveler if they need to use any respiratory apparatus that relies on constant electricity.

Passports & Visas A valid passport with six blank pages is required for entry into South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho. It is your responsibility to check with your local Embassy or Consulate for visa information, as requirements vary depending on your country of origin. Some visas are obtainable at the border post; the cost of visas obtained at the border will be added to your onboard account.

Railways Palace Trains uses the railway tracks of the National Railways of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Tanzania. Therefore the possibility exists that the trains will run late from time to time. Should the train be delayed, land activities may have to be shortened, altered or cancelled - for which Palace Tours does not accept responsibility - and cannot refund - since its out of our control and therefore unavoidable.

Safety As the railway environment can be dangerous, please take care when looking out of open windows. In order to avoid accidents, we request that guests adhere to the following: • Never open exterior doors while the train is moving • Never jump off or onto the train while it is moving • An emergency communications cord is located half way down each corridor. This cord is to be used only in the case of an emergency. If it is used in a non-emergency situation, the culprit will be fined ZAR10,000 • When taking photographs out of the window, always look ahead to see what is coming

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 20/24 • Please ensure that all valuables, documents and cash are kept in a safe place • Management and staff will not accept responsibility for any loss of personal property or cash if it is not put in the safe. Please also be advised that if you leave your room you must make certain that your windows are closed • Do not stray from well-frequented areas after dark • Change foreign currency at an authorized dealer only

Sheets, Towels and Pillows Sheets are changed every third day and towels are changed every second day. Extra pillows and blankets are available on request.

Showers and Toilets The water used on the train is carried in tanks under each coach. These tanks are filled every day, but they cannot be topped up while the train is en route. Please assist us by using water responsibly.

Smoking Smoking on the train is only permitted when the train is moving and only allowed in designated areas – in the smoking lounge on the Heritage Train. When the train is stationary you may only smoke outside on the platform. Smoking is not permitted in the dining car, bathrooms, your cabin, passageways, touring vehicle and any of the hotels/venues on any tour. Smoking of pipes/cigars is not permitted in the designated smoking area.

Specialized Activities Specialized Activities are offered during the trip. The costs of these activities are over and above the Land Excursions and are not included in your tour package cost. As many specialized off-rail activities are subcontracted to Tour Operators, certain options may not be available from time to time and are subject to availability and price adjustments. Kindly advise the Train Manager promptly if you would like to book any of the specialized off-rail activities available on a particular day. It is only possible to book this once on board. Specialized Activities will be charged to guest's onboard account. Specialized Activities vary in cost depending on the type of activity offered; please call us for details.

Start and End Stations The train will be located in the following stations at the start and end of trips: Johannesburg – Nasrec Station Cape Town – Cape Town Station

Start Time You are requested to be at the train by 08:00 on Day 1 should you wish to participate in the day's excursions.

Storage of Suitcases It is possible to store suitcases in your cabin under the bed or above the door, depending on the category of accommodation you are in.

Telephone and Internet There are no telephone service or internet facilities on board. We will provide you with the mobile numbers of the Train Manager upon issuance of your travel vouchers should you need to contact him urgently while on the tour. Internet cafes are available in most towns we travel through. In Zimbabwe internet facilities are only available in Victoria Falls.

Tipping / Gratuities Tipping is entirely at your discretion. As a guideline, our recommended gratuity for the full trip is between R650.00 and R750.00 per guest. Tips will be divided equally between members of staff. Gratuities may be added to the final account or can be handed to the Train Manager. Please do not tip staff members individually.

Toiletries Please feel free to ask the Train Manager for assistance with regards to items that may have been forgotten. Hairdryers are supplied to the Emerald Double and Twin cabins only; guests in other categories of accommodation are requested to bring their own.

Transfers Only transfers to and from local airports, and hotels close to the airports, to the train are included in the price. There will be a charge for all other transfers. Please note that transfers to and from Livingstone Airport to the train in

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Travel Insurance It is strongly recommended that all guests have comprehensive travel insurance including but not limited to medical cost, emergency evacuation & repatriation, cancellation or curtailment, loss of baggage, personal possessions or money.

Upgrades Your Train Manager will gladly discuss upgrading to more spacious accommodation, provided that it is available. The cost for the upgrade is payable directly to the Train Manager. Payment must be rendered before the upgrade is granted.

Vehicles Vehicles are carried on board the train, which makes Palace Trains a unique concept worldwide. A change in these vehicles may be necessary to accommodate the excursion for the particular day. The Mercedes Sprinters (10 seaters) are fitted with air-conditioning and a public address system. Terms & Conditions PAYMENT TERMS: 30% of total tour cost due at the time of booking 70% or balance no later than 65 days prior to tour departure date

CANCELLATION FEES: (i) 5% of the total tour value if cancelled more than 95 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS (ii) 35% of the total tour value if cancelled 65-94 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS (iii) 80% of the total tour value if cancelled 35-64 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS (iv) 100% of the total tour value if cancelled 0-34 days prior to date of first service sold by TRAVBUZZ / PALACE TOURS

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover the losses incurred in case of cancellation. For information on available plans or to purchase travel insurance, please visit www.palacetours.com/insurance.

If at any time you have questions, concerns or feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us via any of the below methods:

On the Web: www.palacetours.com

By e-mail: [email protected]

By phone: 1-800-724-5120

USA: Princeton, NJ: 609-580-1372 New York, NY: 212-920-2543 Houston, TX: 832-446-2709

International: Spain : +34 912919229 United Kingdom: 800-8456-201 Hong Kong: (852) 30518159 South Africa : (+27)11-46133299 Australia: 1800-156-671 New Zealand: 0800-442-510

By FAX: 1-609-683-9772

By postal mail: Palace Tours Ltd. 20 Wall Street Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA

DIRECTIONS TO OUR CORPORATE OFFICE Please call ahead for hours and appointments!

By Car:

From Princeton area: Our office is located on the north side of Route 206 in Princeton, New Jersey. We are in the Research Park office complex, directly opposite from the Princeton Airport.

From points North: Via Route 1: Take Route 1 South towards Trenton. After you pass Forrestal Village Campus, you will begin to see signs for “Downtown Princeton & Shopping”. Turn right on Washington Road. Follow Washington Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left on Nassau Street (Route 27). Turn right on Stockton Street (Route 206 North) & follow for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Wall Street.

Via Route 287: Take Route 287 South towards Somerville. Take exit 17 for Route 206 South (Somerville). You will pass through a traffic circle – follow signs for Route 206 South. Follow Route 206 South for approximately 12 miles. Turn left onto Wall Street.

From points South: Via the Garden State Parkway: Take the Parkway North/South to exit 98 for Route 138 West toward Trenton. Route 138 West becomes Route 195 West. Follow 195 West for approximately 17 miles. Merge onto Route 295 North toward Trenton. Follow directions below.

Via Route 95/ 295: Take Route 95 North until it becomes Route 295 North toward Trenton. Take exit 67A and merge onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North for approximately 5 miles. Take the exit for Washington Road.

The Good Hope Adventure (Northbound)(© www.palacetours.com) 23/24 Turn right on Washington Road. Follow Washington Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left on Nassau Street (Route 27). Turn right on Stockton Street (Route 206 North) & follow for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Wall Street.

By train: Princeton Junction is the main train station along the Northeast Corridor for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit. Visitors can take a cab from here to Princeton or transfer to a one-car train to Princeton called the "Dinky". The train ride takes about 5 minutes, and drops you at University Place across from McCarter Theatre. If you choose this option, be sure to purchase a rail ticket to “Princeton” for presentation upon boarding the Dinky.

Our office is a 10-minute cab ride from Princeton station (approx. 4.5 miles).

By bus: Several buses arrive and depart daily from Princeton Research Park (i.e., New Jersey Transit’s 605 Montgomery Line). From the bus station, walk into the Research Park office complex. We are located at #20 Wall Street.

For emergencies while traveling within India, you may contact our Jaipur office. Details will be provided in your travel vouchers, which are issued upon full payment.