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DAY 10 SAINT LUCIA ESTUARY, DUMAZULU & HLUHLUWE DAY 12 SWAZILAND AND KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI GAME RESERVE SAFARI (250 KM) Enjoy a morning boat cruise on the Saint Lucia Estuary, a network of Ascend towards Piggs Peak, a mountainous landscape filled with sparkling coastal , dunes, subtropical forests, swamps and wetland that is that earned it the nickname ‘Switzerland of Africa’. Enjoy a tour of home to 800 hippos, over 1,000 Nile and over 500 resident Matsamo Cultural Park, a village showcasing the Swazi way of life through cultural celebration and live interactions. Leave convention behind as you bird species. Marvel at the colourful butterflies that drink on the nectar partake in rhythmic dancing performances, age-old folk songs and music of fynbos flowers on a leisurely cruise along the estuary. Spend the early with authentic African instruments, as well as traditional Swazi cuisine. End afternoon in DumaZulu Cultural Village, feeling the beat of the Zulu the day with an afternoon 4x4 game drive in breathtaking Kruger National drums and learning the rich significance of the tribe’s famous beadwork, Park. This massive park covers 20,000 square kilometers and is home to weaving and pottery. End the afternoon with a 4x4 game drive in the over 137 species of mammals, including the “Big Five”: , lions, Hluhluwe Game Reserve, known for its black and white rhino conser- leopards, Cape buffalos and rhinos, as well as numerous bird species. vation efforts and home to some 1,500 white rhinos, 360 black rhinos, Overnight near Kruger National Park. (B,L,D) and a variety of species. Return to our lodge in Hluhuwe for an overnight stay. (B,L,D) DAY 13 KARONGWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE SAFARI (213 KM) Short drive to Karongwe where you will discover the African wild as portrayed DAY 11 DISCOVERING SWAZILAND (253 KM) in postcards. This is the land of combretum and acacia thornveld, a land On to Swaziland, a small landlocked country that is a true kaleidoscope where bushveld reigns supreme and the city skyline is a thing only of the imagination; where sightings of major mammals such as , wildebeest, of colours. Mingle with locals in a traditional market, eclectic spaces filled rhino and zebra are regular, and night visits by aardvark, bush babies, with a daily buzz of activity and colourful stalls selling everything from fruits genets and porcupines are a reality. The night skies are dark, peppered by and vegetables, to traditional medicines and contemporary artefacts. In a myriad stars, the Milky Way, and the calls of nocturnal birds. Enjoy an the afternoon, meet Swazi candlemakers at the Swazi Candle Factory, afternoon 4x4 game drive where you can look forward to an encounter with which now exports its products all over the world . Overnight stay in the over twenty different game species and a much-anticipated encounter with at area. (B,L,D) least one of the Big Five. Overnight in a lodge on a private reserve. (B,L,D)

CALL US TODAY! 1-866-351-9545 69 DAY 14 KARONGWE SAFARI PART 2, BLYDE RIVER CANYON DAY 17 VICTORIA FALLS VILLAGE (FLIGHT) AND OHRIGSTAD (150 KM) Morning transfer to Johannesburg airport for our flight to Victoria Falls, in Wake for a special sunrise 4x4 game drive, a special time to observe ani- Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, your visa and entrance formalities are handled mals (for those who are keeping count, this is safari number 4!). Following by your Group Guru. Victoria Falls is a small, quiet tourism village dotted a late breakfast, visit Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This with many craft markets, where wildlife lovers can spot the occasional awe-inspiring stretch of landscape is filled with some of the most beau- crossing. After you settle into your hotel room, head out for a tifully scenic vistas in South Africa where one breathtaking view follows sunset cruise on the River, the longest eastern flowing river in the next. The canyon itself is one of the largest in the world, covered in Africa, connecting the borders of , Zimbabwe, Botswana and lush sub-tropical vegetation with an average depth of 750 meters and 25 Namibia. On a tranquil stretch of the river, you will start to notice the kilometers in length. End the day with a drive to lovely Ohrigstad for an rich wildlife that surrounds its banks, from the occasional family of hip- overnight stay in a lodge. (B,L,D) pos popping up for air to the chirps of exotic birds that accompany us downstream. Aperitifs and snacks will be served on board. Overnight DAY 15 NDEBELE VILLAGE, PRETORIA AND JOHANNESBURG stay in Victoria Falls. (B,L,D) (419 KM) Visit of Dullstroom, a small historic village recognized for its fly-fishing DAY 18 , BOAT AND LAND SAFARI dams, quaint shops and country restaurants. Enjoy an afternoon visit of Morning scenic route to Chobe National Park in Botswana. The park lies the home village for the Ndebele tribe, among the most distinctive tribes along the Chobe River and is comprised of four distinct ecosystems – lush in South Africa, renowned for their lavish beaded designs and stacked plains and forests, rich grasslands and savannahs, swamps, as well as brass rings worn around their necks, arms and legs. The tribe’s homesteads hot and dry hinterlands that hold water well into the , attracting all feature their trademark geometrical mural art, instantly recognizable a profusion of game. As you embark on a riverboat safari, look for the for their colour and beauty. Try the local beer and, if you have a steady African eagle or Marabou stork flying overhead or resting on one of stomach, munch on some traditional mopane worms! In Pretoria, explore the river’s islets. In the same afternoon, revel in a most special encounter iconic landmarks such as the Church Square, Voortrekker Monument and during a land safari, as Chobe is known to be a haven for over 100,000 an imposing 9-meter statue of Nelson Mandela. In the months of October African elephants. Starry-eyed, return to Victoria Falls for our farewell dinner, and November, witness the bright purple bursts thanks to the bloom of before falling asleep to the distant hum of the falls. (B,L,D) the jacaranda trees lining the streets of Pretoria. End of day arrival into Johannesburg for the night. (B,L,D) DAYS 19 & 20 WORLD WONDER AND FLY HOME Early morning departure for the crown jewel of this journey, an encounter DAY 16 JOHANNESBURG, PAST AND PRESENT with Victoria Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Walk the path of racial segregation at the Apartheid Museum dedicated The Zimbabwe side of the falls is a 1,700 meter-long water curtain that to recounting the history of the rise and fall of apartheid in 20th century thunders down a steep 108-meter drop – get ready to feel small! You will South Africa and providing a very real image of what it was like to live get to enjoy the falls from over a dozen viewpoints sprinkled along an in such a society. In the afternoon, get a taste of vibrant and gritty street impressive walkway. Still in awe, you will make your way to the airport for life with a tour of Soweto. This township is located to the south-west of your return flights to Canada, arriving the next day. Your driver will meet Johannesburg and is the biggest in the city, made famous for its role in the you at the airport to help you with your luggage and drive you home. struggle against apartheid. Overnight in Johannesburg. (B,L,D) What a truly amazing experience! (B,L)

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EVERY APPROACH TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PERKS: Private car service to and from your home airport International and domestic flights Meals and excursions that are typically sold separately Tips for all service providers 24/7 Group Guru (in addition to tour guide and local guides) Extensive travel insurance with Manulife Financial

TOTAL VALUE OF PERKS $2,295

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THIS TOUR INCLUDES

TOUR ESSENTIALS FOOD & DRINK UNIQUE MOMENTS

• International flights with KLM and • All 50 meals, including: 17 breakfasts, • Panoramic view of Cape Town while 3 domestic flights 17 lunches and 16 dinners perched atop Table Mountain • 13 nights in first class hotels, 2 nights in • African specialty meal • Spot dozens of species mingling around lodges and 1 night in a private game reserve (included in meal count) a local waterhole during a sunrise safari • Dedicated English-speaking tour guide • Farewell dinner • Share a personal moment with the warm and local guides (included in meal count) Ndebele tribespeople • Carefully selected visits, with entrance fees • Wine tasting in a local winery estate • Feel small standing next to a 1,700 • Luxury coach bus transfers and luggage • Welcome cocktail meter-long water curtain and Victoria Falls porterage throughout • Bottled water daily (2 x 500ml) • Visas for Canadian citizens as required

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