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12 DAY WORLD HOLIDAY SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE

South African Safari Adventure

featuring Johannesburg, three National Parks and

March 4 - 15; May 6 - 17, 2018 Departure Dates:

South African Safari Adventure

Experience the culture, history 12 Days • 24 Meals and beauty of four African countries. Experience his- tory in Johannesburg and amazing safari adventures in Kruger, and Chobe National Parks. Stand in awe at nature’s supreme masterpiece – Victoria Falls, and relax on a spectacular sunrise cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Discover the best of these four countries on this South African safari and adventure.

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4TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 24 Meals (10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners) DAY 1 – Depart the USA 4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Johannesburg, the wealthi- Mayflower Tours est province in South Africa. 4 Visit four African countries: South Africa, , Zambia and Botswana DAY 2 – Johannesburg, South Africa 4 Services of an experienced Safari Guide throughout the Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a Mayflower Tours representative and entire adventure transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure 4 Visit Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg to begin getting acquainted with the unique culture of South Africa. 4 Game-viewing drives in Kruger, Hwange and Chobe National Parks 4 Relax on a breathtaking sunrise cruise on the Zambezi River DAY 3 – Johannesburg 4 Visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls After breakfast, depart for a full day tour. Visit Mandela House, a na- 4 Cruise on the Chobe River tional monument dedicated to offering insights into the life of Nelson 4 Enjoy deluxe accommodations in safari lodges Mandela. Learn about the Apartheid era at the Apartheid Museum, 4 $60 in Mayflower Money and see the Hector Pieterson Memorial which stands in remembrance of the youth who lost their lives during the movements. Meals: B, L

DAY 4 – Journey to Kruger National Park ZAMBIA Departing Johannesburg, travel by coach to Kruger National Park for Victoria Falls 2 the amazing animal adventures that await! Enjoy lunch at the lodge Chobe Hwange National Park 2 2 National Park before experiencing your first game-viewing drive in search of the “Big ZIMBABWE Five” – , African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros.

Meals: B, L, D

BOTSWANA Kruger National Park 2 DAY 5 – Kruger National Park Today you have more opportunities to witness the majestic wildlife of

2 Africa on your morning and afternoon open vehicle, guided, game- Johannesburg viewing drives through the breathtaking scenery of Kruger National SOUTH Overnight Park. AFRICA Start/End City Meals: B, L, D Visit Tour Route DAY 6 – Travel to Zimbabwe After breakfast, depart for the Kruger airport for the flight to Zambia. After clearing airport procedures upon arrival, cross the border to Zimbabwe by coach and continue to the hotel. Your local guide will HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS assist with immigration and visa procedures for Zambia and Zim- Days Two and Three – Garden Court Sandton City, babwe. Johannesburg, South Africa Meal: B Days Four and Five – Lukimbi Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa DAY 7 – Victoria Falls, Zambia Days Six and Seven – A’Zambezi River Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Begin the day with a spectacular sunrise cruise on the mighty Zambezi Days Eight and Nine – Ivory Lodge, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe River. Relax as the vessel meanders along the river, providing views of Days Ten and Eleven – Chobe Safari Lodge, Botswana Victoria Falls – nature’s supreme masterpiece Relax on a cruise down the Chobe River wildlife in their natural habitat. Following breakfast at the hotel, de- part for an amazing excursion to Victoria Falls where you’ll stand in awe of nature’s supreme masterpiece. A local guide will accompany you through the rainforest, detailing the history of the falls and the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife that abounds. This evening experience a special treat at the Boma dinner of Zimbabwean dishes and enter- tainment by traditional dancers, a storyteller and a witchdoctor!

Meals: B, D

DAY 8 – Travel to Hwange, Zimbabwe Depart Victoria Falls by coach for Hwange where you’ll enjoy lunch at the lodge and an afternoon game-viewing drive on the lodge’s private reserve. Meals: B, L, D Optional Post Tour Extension to

DAY 9 – Hwange National Park Cape Town, South Africa An exciting day is in store on the full-day game-viewing drive with Extend your stay with an optional picnic lunch. This area is the home of the Presidential elephant herd, three-night program in Cape Town. and known for big-cat carnivores, plains game and herds of buffalo. Extend your African Adventure with a three-night stay in Cape Town. A full day tour begins with a visit to Table Meals: B, L, D Mountain, Cape Town’s most iconic destination. Ascend to the summit (only five minutes!) via the Aerial Cableway DAY 10 – Travel to Chobe, Botswana Depart Hwange by coach for Botswana’s Chobe National Park. After which provides revolving cars offering spectacular 360° views. lunch at the lodge, head out in search of elephant, buffalo, lion and At the top, you’re rewarded with a series of walking paths leopard on an afternoon game-viewing drive. along with stunning views of the surrounding oceans and city Meals: B, L, D below. During the city tour, discover its rich history as you pass historical monuments including the Castle of Good Hope DAY 11 – Chobe National Park Continue exploring on a cruise down the Chobe River, and another and Cape Town City Hall. Stop at the beautiful St. George’s game-viewing drive. Keep an eye out for hippo, crocodiles and giraffe Cathedral and explore the Bo-Kaap, also known as the Cape as nature continues to impress in this game-rich national park! Malay quarter, with its characteristic cobbled streets and col- orful houses. A day at leisure is provided for your independ- Meals: B, L, D ent exploration of this vibrant, cosmopolitan city that is host to a variety of cultures and unforgettable experiences. A DAY 12 – Depart for USA Your African adventure comes to an end as you depart for the Kasane transfer to the airport is provided on the last day. Airport and your flight to Johannesburg for onward connections. Memories and photographs of the special moments and unforgettable Days 12 through 14 – Portswood Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa experiences are sure to last a lifetime! B March and October: $949 per person Twin / Single Room add $349 May and September: $679 per person Twin / Single Room add $249 Arrival at your home city may be on Day 13 based on flight schedule. Enjoy a full-day of game-viewing at Hwange National Park

PER PERSON SINGLE Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) - $299 2018 DEPARTURES TWIN ROOM ROOM This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member March 4 $7,569 $8,718 of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour May 6 $7,569 $8,718 hot line, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Mayflower Tours. If you purchase the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount. Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) Pricing includes round trip airfare from/to San Diego, • 91 days or more Deposit Amount intercountry air, and home pickup and return from most • 90 to 45 days prior 20% of tour cost • 44 to 15 day prior 30% of tour cost San Diego locations. • 14 to 1 day prior 40% of tour cost • Day 1 of departure 100% of tour cost *Some surcharges may apply. or early departure from tour Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for • No refund on unused portions of the tour the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which Exclusions: Mayflower Tours reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a substantial time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group. natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or un- availability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Tours.

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