A Journey to Southern Africa Studio Traveler 4 Nights
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A Journey to Southern Africa Studio Traveler 4 nights Thank you for considering Cox & Kings for your travel needs. We appreciate your business and are delighted to provide you with an unforgettable trip to Southern Africa. Please find below a suggested itinerary and pricing. If this package meets with your needs and preferences, we would be very happy to make the necessary arrangements on your behalf. When booking your private journey with Cox & Kings, you may always count on the highest standards of service, 24/7 local emergency contact, continuous monitoring of the progress of your journey by one of our Destination Experts, and the Peace of Mind that you are in good hands with the World’s longest- standing tour company. Please note that no space is being held at this time, and is subject to availability until deposit payment has been received. Cox & Kings can assist with all your travel needs: International and Regional Air Tickets, affordable and strongly recommended comprehensive Global Travel Insurance, and recommended Passport & VISA services. Please ask for more details on all services available. Day 1 Cape Town / Timbavati Game Reserve This morning you depart the Cape Town airport are accompanied to the airport to board South African Airways flight #1241 departing at 9:10 am to Hoedsruit. Upon arrival at 12:30 pm, you are met and accompanied to the Timbavti Game Reserve. Tanda Tula Safari Camp consists of just 12 secluded, luxury tents, each with a breathtaking view over the riverbed. The East African styled tents are the epitome of simple luxury, comfort and style mirroring the early tented camps of Africa. Each tent features its own en-suite bathroom, Victorian bathtub, outdoor shower and a spacious deck overlooking the riverbed and African bush. Arrive in time to enjoy your first game drive this afternoon (all activities may be shared with other guests), searching beyond sunset for Africa's large mammals, rare birds and elusive big cats. Tanda Tula: Tents Dinner Day 2 Timbavati Game Reserve Enjoy a day of game viewing activities. Daily game drives are led by professional guides and trackers providing the perfect opportunity to get up close to the game. The Timbavati is known for its diversity of animals including the Big Five. During your stay you are likely to spot a variety of wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, kudu and the rare wild- dogs. Your expert guide can also lead you as you track game on foot and explore the wilderness and learn more about the smaller creatures and flora of the region. Tanda Tula: Tents Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3 Timbavati Game Reserve / Kruger National Park Today, after a morning activity, you will be met and accompanied by road to your next lodge. Perched among a canopy of 100 year old trees overlooking the Sabie River, the style of Narina is that of a luxurious tree house, where the main areas link to the nine private suites via raised wooden walkways. The thick green foliage beneath the overhanging roof of trees has a particular sound to it. The lodge is unobtrusive, yet undeniably beautiful, blending perfectly with the riverine forest vegetation. The main deck is on stilts overlooking the Sabie River. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon activity (all activities may be shared with other guests). Lion Sands Narina Lodge: Suites Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Days 4 Kruger National Park Enjoy a day of game viewing and camp activities. Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and bush walks alongside a trained guide explore the area’s wildlife. Lion Sands Kruger National Park is one of only seven private concessions in the Kruger National Park. The 12,500-acre private concession has the highest concentration of black rhino in South Africa. It is the only private reserve with access to both the Sabie and Sand Rivers enhancing diversity of game viewing. Lion Sands Narina Lodge: Suites Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5 Kruger National Park / Livingstone, Zambia After a morning activity and lunch, you are accompanied to Skukuza to board South African Airways flight #8866 departing to Johannesburg at 2:50 pm. Upon arrival at 3:35 pm, you will be met and assisted in connecting to your onward flight departing at 6:35 pm or later. Breakfast *** End of Cox & Kings Services *** Terms & Conditions Booking Procedure Please read the conditions of travel as your booking is subject to the terms listed below. A contract is entered into once your travel agent or East India Travel Company, Inc. (DBA Cox & Kings) receives your deposit and we accept and confirm the booking. Please note that travel arrangements are not confirmed until stated so in writing by Cox & Kings. Payment of any monies constitutes acceptance and understanding of Cox & Kings’ Terms & Conditions as laid out below, as listed on our website and in our pre travel documentation. Payment For most trips, a per person deposit of 25% of the land price and 100% of the internal air is required to secure the arrangements, and will be your only obligation until 90 days prior to your departure date. For trips with other deposit and cancelation requirements, your travel specialist will inform you at time of booking. The balance of the cost must be paid 90 days before you travel. Payment should be made to Cox & Kings in Los Angeles, California. If the final balance is not received on time, Cox & Kings reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled by you and to levy cancellation charges. If you book your travel 90 days or prior to departure, the full amount of your trip must be paid in order to confirm the booking. Alterations by You If you request any amendments to your travel arrangements once your booking has been confirmed, an amendment fee of $150 per alteration will be charged. If you request any changes in services or accommodation, once commencement of travel, Cox & Kings will do all possible to accommodate your request, however, any costs incurred due to such amendments, you will be liable for any cancellation/retention charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred to secure revised arrangements. Cancellation by You Should you wish to cancel your travel arrangements, you must notify Cox & Kings in writing. Please state the reason for cancellation as you may be covered by your insurance policy. The following cancellation charges are applicable: Days before Departure Cancellation Charge 61 days or longer 20% of total land program price + Internal Air + Trekking Permits (if applicable) 60 to 31 50% of total land program price + Internal Air + Trekking Permits (if applicable) 30 to Day of Departure 100% of total land program price + Internal Air + Trekking Permits (if applicable) We cannot give any allowance or refund for meals, rooms, excursions, etc. that have not been consumed or utilized, when these services have been included in the price of the program. No refund can be made on lost, mislaid or destroyed travel tickets. Certain programs and holiday departure dates may have higher penalties for cancellation, your travel specialist will advise at time of booking. Any air tickets issued at any time are subject to the terms of the airline. To protect your l investment, we strongly recommend that you purchase full coverage travel insurance. Alterations Made to the Scheduled Program Travel arrangements are planned and secured in advance and so changes in itinerary content may be unavoidable. These changes may be due to circumstances amounting to “force majeure” or reasons beyond Cox & Kings’ control. They could include but not limited to; delay in departure due to flight disruption, closure of a hotel, strikes, riots, natural occurrences, decisions by State Governments or Tourist Organizations that cause forced alterations to a planned itinerary, its duration, time spent in a city or requiring the need to remove a city or part of from the itinerary caused by a local occurrence or situation. In such cases, Cox & Kings will offer comparable alternative arrangements. If any of the circumstances listed above occur during the course of the program, we reserve the right to alter the scheduled itinerary accordingly and compensation cannot be paid. We will make every reasonable effort to provide the booked arrangements but minor changes may occur. If changes are significant we shall where possible, inform you or your travel agent before your departure. Please note that Cox & Kings cannot be held responsible for any price increases or surcharges caused by governmental action, additional taxes imposed, fluctuations in exchange rates, increases in scheduled airfare or increases in fuel surcharges should Cox & Kings need to pass along these increases. Any increase in the original program price will be notified to you at least 91 days before departure. If you make your booking within 90 days of departure, the surcharge will be included in your invoice. Any surcharge will not exceed 10 percent of the listed program price. For scheduled group departures, it may be necessary to re-cost your program due to a low number of participants. You will be contacted 90 days prior to your departure date and advised should a supplementary fee apply. If all group members accept the increased cost the tour will operate as scheduled. However, if the supplement is not accepted by you then you will be entitled to a full refund of all monies paid or to transfer your deposit to a different program. Documentation Required For Travel: Passports, Visas and Your Responsibilities All travelers require a passport with at least six months validity beyond completion of travel. The client accepts full responsibility for obtaining all travel documentation, including but not limited to passport, entry visa and permits prior to commencement of travel, and is solely responsible for any consequences resulting from missing or defective documentation.