Visions of South Africa a Small-Group and All-Inclusive Escorted Journey with a Renowned Travcoa Travel Director Throughout
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FROM THE COLLE ct ION Visions of South Africa A small-group and all-inclusive Escorted Journey with a renowned Travcoa Travel Director throughout Johannesburg LondoLozi Private game reserve PLettenberg bay oudtshoorn CaPe town Camps Bay Beach with the Twelve Apostles mountain range, Cape Town Experience the finest that South Africa has to offer. DAYS 5 – 7 You’ll stay in boutique hotels and indulge in VIP experiences Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve available only to our small group. Enjoy fascinating cultural Fly to a wilderness lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. experiences like meeting with a representative from a nonprofit, Your game drives are conducted in open 4-wheel-drive vehicles, non-governmental organization to learn about the sustainable, from which you may spot lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and local projects they’re helping to fund — and make a visit to a buffaloes, as well as cheetahs, giraffes and zebras. Shangaan private home in the township of Soweto. Savor the fine food and trackers and trained rangers guide you through the unspoiled wine that have made South Africa famous on private tours and tastings at boutique wineries and the country’s foremost reserve. Evening drives with powerful spotlights bring the producer of port. Then go on safari in a private game reserve nocturnal bush to life. home to the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Londolozi Varty Camp, Sabi Sands Game Reserve as well as cheetah, giraffe and zebra. Each day savor unique experiences: a night at a traditional ostrich farm, the Garden Route with two nights at a Relais & Chateau property EvEn bEttEr with ExpEriEncEd overlooking Plettenberg Bay, an exclusive visit to the Ann Van travCoa TRAVEL direCtors Dyk Cheetah Centre and a guided tour of a renowned, private art collection. ➣ “We have crafted a journey for you with amazing contrasts – from exciting city sightseeing to relaxed wine country visits to thrilling wildlife encounters.” DAYS 1 – 4 Johannesburg, South Africa ➣ “Our visit to Londolozi gives our Arrive in Johannesburg on Day 2 and discover its fascinating guests exclusive game viewing on historical heritage. Get to know the city’s landmarks, take a a private game reserve adjoining guided tour of the Soweto Township and visit a resident’s home, Kruger National Park.” and visit the Apartheid Museum. Then venture out of town for an exploration of South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, and a special Among the Travel Directors * visit to the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre. escorting this journey are: Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg Amber Medkiff (pictured) and Yvonne Buheiry *Travel Director schedule subject to change. 1 Call 800-933-4858 or visit horchow.com/travel for more travel offers or email us at [email protected] Call 800-933-4858 or visit horchow.com/travel for more travel offers or email us at [email protected] 2 DAYS 8 & 9 Plettenberg Bay the best of One of the loveliest coastlines in Africa is home to The Plettenberg, Adventures in Dining JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS your 5-star home for the next two nights. You’ll visit one of • Immerse yourself in the history of Soweto Travcoa’s Dine-Around Program gives you unmatched freedom in several local wildlife sanctuaries and then embark on a stunning Township on an exclusive guided tour with dining choices during your journey. Go anywhere you like — except Accommodations cruise through the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve. opportunities for cultural interaction and for alcohol and caviar — it is all included in your journey price. Londolozi Varty Camp, The Plettenberg, Plettenberg Bay conversation dining in CaPe town & Johannesburg • Take a private cruise through spectacular Sabi Sands Game Reserve DAY 10 scenery at the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve Londolozi is recognized as one of “the top luxury game Oudtshoorn Like Luke Skywalker, Chef Luke Dale-Roberts has a viewing destination in the world,” and one of the most Immerse yourself in the wild history of South Africa with an force and is using it to draw the world’s attention to • Enter the nocturnal world of leopards, lions sought after ecotourism destinations in the world. Located exclusive visit to one of the ostrich farms that made this area the Cape Town’s winelands. La Columbe, his restaurant and other wildlife on a unique after-dark on the banks of the Sand River, where the bushveld ostrich capital of the world. While here, stay in style at the at the Constantia Wine Estate outside of Cape Town, safari in Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve has been named among the top 2 in the world on the stretches to the horizon, the location is premium. Travcoa elegant, historic Rosenhof Country House. 1 • Taste the best wines of the region at a private prestigious San Pelligrino list in 20 0. Terms such as accommodations are at the Varty Camp — “The Heart Rosenhof Country House, Oudtshoorn 1 tasting at a world-class boutique winery & Soul of Londolozi.” “best restaurant in Africa” and “best chef in Africa” are DAYS 11 – 15 frequently thrown his way. Bold presentations such as • Journey along the famed Garden Route with Cape Town & Depart for Home kudu tartare, veal sweetbread with grapes and almond two nights at beautiful Plettenberg Bay Scenic Cape Town is dramatically located at the foot of majestic purée, and rabbit terrine with truffle mousse are part of • Explore the very tip of the African continent Table Mountain, which you’ll ascend by aerial cableway. Visit what pushes French fare forward at La Columbe. at the Cape Point Nature Reserve the picturesque fishing village of Hout Bay and venture through The highly regarded South African chef, Raymond • Be welcomed into a private home in Cape Town beautiful Cape Point Nature Reserve to the very tip of Africa, Rundle, directs The Dining Room at The Grace to enjoy a festive dinner with a local family the Cape of Good Hope. Then travel into the heart of wine in Rosebank (just outside of Johannesburg), which • Overnight at a private country house in country for a private tasting and estate tour before returning has gained a reputation for creative cookery of both historic Oudtshoorn for a farewell dinner at a private home. Depart Cape Town on Continental and exotic dishes such as smoked springbok, Day 14, arriving home the following day. crocodile and ostrich. Its wine cellar is rated one of ZIMBABWE Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town the country’s best, with a wide range of first-rate South From Hometown African vintages. Your Journey Includes 15-day journey with luxury accommodations – Reviews by Passport Newsletter, our travel partners who NAMIBIA BOTSWANA including hotel taxes and service charges, services of a renowned have provided restaurant reviews for more than 45 years. Londolozi Travcoa Travel Director, all transfers, all transportation with the exception Reservations can be made by calling Travel Guard at -866-807-7260. Johannesburg Terrace at twilight of air, all meals including Dine-Around program, all sightseeing and 1 excursions per itinerary including all entrance fees. To Hometown Tracking leopards during a 4-wheel-drive safari Add to your adventure with a SOUTH The Plettenberg Hotel, South Africa Ride on the famed Blue Train or an AFRICA Link Independent Journey to Victoria Falls A 5-star Relais & Chateaux Hotel built on a rocky headland Journey with breathtaking vistas of the sea, mountains and miles Check our websiite at www.travcoa.com for details Oudtshoorn Cape of golden sand. Gentle sandy and ocean colors filter through Town Plettenberg the house with a mix of textures and lighting that creates Bay a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Air Travel Land Travel 15 DAYS, all-inclusive adventure limited to just 18 guests START: Johannesburg, South Africa END: Cape Town, South Africa 2011 Start Dates Price Intra-Tour Single Date Air Suppl. Feb 17 – Mar 03 $9,995 995 2,995 Mar 03 – Mar 17 $9,995 995 2,995 Mar 24 – Apr 07 $9,995 995 2,995 Sep 22 – Oct 06 $9,995 995 2,995 Oct 13 – Oct 27 $9,995 995 2,995 Oct 27 – Nov 10 $9,995 995 2,995 Call for pricing on international airfare Hotels in gold: Condé Nast Traveler Best in the World Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Stunning vistas await Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Please see our website for terms and conditions. 3 Call 800-933-4858 or visit horchow.com/travel for more travel offers or email us at [email protected] Call 800-933-4858 or visit horchow.com/travel for more travel offers or email us at [email protected] 4.