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South Africa II

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South Africa II Manyeleti Private Game Reserve - - Johannesburg - Kimberley - 14 Days / 13 Nights

Reference: 200107S Date of Issue: 15 January 2020

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Introduction

Start Accommodation Type Destination Basis Duration

Day 1 Tintswalo Safari Lodge Manyeleti Private Game FI 3 Nights Reserve

Day 4 Rhino Post Safari Lodge Kruger National Park FI 3 Nights

Day 7 Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel at Johannesburg B&B 1 Night Emperors Palace

Day 8 Rovos Rail 2 Nights

Day 8 → Kimberley stop Kimberley

Day 10 Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Cape Town B&B 4 Nights

Key B&B: Bed and Breakfast FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Price US$9700 per person sharing twin

Included Accommodation, Rail Journey, Transfers, activities, meals and drinks as indicated in the itinerary.

Excluded All flights.

Any items or services not specifically indicated as being included.

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Day 1-3 Tintswalo Safari Lodge, Manyeleti Private Game Reserve

Manyeleti Private Game Reserve The Manyeleti Private Game Reserve shares its borders with Kruger National Park, and Sabi Sands Game Reserve, forming part of a huge area of land in which wildlife roams free. It is managed by the Mnisi people, who have lived on this land for many generations. In Shangaan, the language of the most dominant tribe in the area, Manyeleti means ‘Place of Stars’ and in the evenings, when the sun’s light is replaced by that of the moon and countless bright stars, one can understand why. A dry area for most of the year, Manyeleti offers spectacular scenes of wildlife as they gather at water holes. Aside from the spectacular game viewing opportunities, the reserve also offers insight into the culture and traditions of the Mnisi people.

Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

Scheduled OR Tambo International Eastgate Airport Airport [JNB] [HDS]

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Eastgate Airport [HDS] Tintswalo Safari Lodge Transfer

Overnight: Tintswalo Safari Lodge View iBrochure Tintswalo is an exclusive safari lodge under traditional grassing. Situated on a private Manyeleti Reserve concession, within the Greater Kruger National Park, province. A pristine wilderness reserve nestled between the Sabi Sand, Timbavati and Kruger Park, abounding in big five game and spectacular bird life. The area is unique for its minimal vehicle density and so offering a true exclusive safari experience.

Tintswalo Safari suites and main lodge areas are all situated along a seasonal river bed among an ancient sycamore tree grove. The exquisitely appointed main lodge overlooks a waterhole frequented by a large herd of elephant and other big game. The luxury Explorer Suites and Presidential Suite are all linked to the main lodge by raised wooden walkways.

The Baines Presidential Suite is available as a full take over facility or as an additional suite within the main lodge.

Tintswalo Manor House, an intimate homely setting with complete privacy is also located within the concession. Luxury en-suite air-conditioned rooms over look a water hole that often welcomes thirsty visitors of all kinds.

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Basis Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

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Day 4-6 Rhino Post Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park Stretching over more than two million hectares, the Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves and a truly remarkable destination. Owing to its exceptional size, visitors are able to experience fantastic diversity – from changing scenery and ecosystems to an impressive array of animals, plant life and birdlife. The park is home to over 130 and over 500 bird species. Visitors can look forward to learning about the area’s prehistoric past, enjoying a host of accommodation options, and viewing abundant wildlife including the famed Big Five. The diversity sheer density of wildlife makes Kruger National Park an unforgettable and potentially life-changing experience.

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Tintswalo Safari Lodge Rhino Post Safari Lodge Transfer

Overnight: Rhino Post Safari Lodge View iBrochure A natural extension of the bush and landscape, Rhino Post Safari Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park. Experience responsible eco-conscious tourism, affordable, stylish accommodation, knowledgeable guides and staggering biodiversity, including the highly publicised big five. Enjoy our relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and let us show you Africa’s heartbeat.

Basis Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

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Day 7 Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg

Johannesburg Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. Although not as famous as other South African destinations, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg and nearby Pretoria. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction.

Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref Airport

Scheduled Skukuza OR Tambo International Airport Airport [JNB]

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Rhino Post Safari Lodge Skukuza Airport Transfer

OR Tambo International Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel Transfer Airport [JNB] at Emperors Palace

Overnight: Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace View iBrochure Discover untold luxury and regal comfort ... the 5-star Peermont D'oreale Grande hotel at Emperors Palace is conveniently located next to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The hotel features 182 beautifully designed and impeccably appointed rooms and suites that are fitted with plush, state-of-the-art indulgences. The hotel’s comfort levels are enhanced by superior levels of service and guest relations, as well as international language and culture proficiencies, while the Club Floor and Lounge offers a full bouquet of personal and concierge services dedicated to the discerning business traveller. A complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport is available. Dine in the newly-styled Aurelia’s restaurant, indulge your senses at Octavia’s Sensorium Day Spa or sip a cocktail while watching the African sunset at Neptune’s Pool Bar at the spectacular pool terrace with its Roman water fountain cascading into clear waters.

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Basis Bed and Breakfast

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Day 8 Rovos Rail

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Peermont D'oreale Grande Hotel at Rovos Rail Station Transfer Emperors Palace

Journey Information Date Train Agency Departure Time Arrival Platform Time Class Ref Platform

Train Rovos Rail Cape Town DELUXE Station Station

Overnight: Rovos Rail View iBrochure Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world class travel experiences. Exceptional train safaris combine some of Africa’s most magnificent scenery with travel aboard an authentically refurbished Edwardian-style train, accommodating up to 72 guests in the most spacious train suites in the world, each with their own en-suite bathroom and subtle modern conveniences. The eight scheduled journeys begin or end at Rovos Rail Station, the headquarters and private station of this independent railway company, which is situated in Pretoria.

Day 9 Rovos Rail

Activities The Big Hole

Kimberley Big Hole Museum

The Big Hole 150 years ago, the site of the Big Hole was a featureless, flat-topped hill. When word spread that diamonds had been discovered, thousands of prospectors, armed with nothing more than picks, shovels and hope, descended on Kimberley and created the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.

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Kimberley Big Hole Museum The Kimberley Mine Museum offers a trip back in time to when diamonds were first found in South Africa in 1866, near Hopetown in the Northern Cape. Three years later the 83-carat 'Star of South Africa' was discovered in the same area, unleashing a frenzied diamond rush seldom seen before or since.

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Day 10 Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town

Cape Town Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic and the glistening sapphire waters of , the exceptionally scenic is in a class of its own. Some cities boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary architecture, while others boast breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. Cape Town is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit.

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Cape Town Station Belmond Mount Nelson Transfer Hotel

Overnight: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel View iBrochure Captivating visitors since 1899, Cape Town’s iconic resort hotel is a tranquil hideaway just moments from the city’s buzzing heart. Our 198 individually designed rooms and suites and a host of fabulous facilities appeal equally to romantic couples, families or adventurous groups. Stroll through our expansive gardens, take a tree tour or browse the outdoor sculpture exhibition. Discover the hotel’s history, art and culture on self-guided tours. Enjoy imaginative cuisine in our restaurants and soothing bliss at the spa. Just beyond our gates lies the pulsating city, with stunning beaches and historic hotspots moments away. Forever watching over the hotel is Table Mountain, another wondrous Cape Town landmark.

Basis Bed and Breakfast

Day 11 Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town

Basis Bed and Breakfast

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Day 12 Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town

Day Itinerary Full Day Private Touring Experience

Choose from a number of tailored private touring experiences in the Cape Town vicinity.

Consultant Notes Always visit Table Mountain at the first opportunity, as the cable-car can sometimes close due to inclement weather.

Activities Choose from a number of Private Touring Experiences in Cape Town and/or Cape Winelands

Cape Point

Cape Winelands

Table Mountain

Robben Island

Cape Point Cape Point is a spectacular sight, covered in endemic fynbos and home to breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys, just 60km outside of Cape Town. Cape Point falls within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. The Cape Floral Region is one of the richest areas for plants in the world – it is home to nearly 20% of Africa’s flora. Cape Point is open daily and is a must-see.

Cape Winelands Resting at the foot of the Boland Mountains, the Cape Winelands is a renowned for producing some of the world’s finest wines. The breathtakingly beautiful landscape boasts incredible mountain scenery and numerous luxury wine farms laden with vineyards stretching across lush fertile valleys. Visitors can look forward to a variety of wonderful activities including: exploring a collection of historic little hamlets and towns dotting the countryside, sampling a wide selection of world-class wine at a historic Cape Dutch farmstead as well as many other wine estates; and enjoying a network of hiking and biking trails traversing the picturesque landscape. While the wine is undoubtedly the highlight of the region, visitors can also enjoy a meal at some of the country’s best restaurants offering delicious food and wine pairings.

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Table Mountain Without a doubt it is Table Mountain that makes Cape Town the unique city it is. Rising up over 1000m above sea level, it is the icon that makes Cape Town instantly recognizable. It is a symbol, a playground, a spiritual retreat and a big draw card for tourists. So intertwined with the identity of Cape Town is Table Mountain that a visit to the city isn’t complete without having walked or taken the cable car to the top.

Robben Island An icon of struggle, freedom and hope made famous by Nelson Mandela's imprisonment here.

Basis Bed and Breakfast

Day 13 Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town

Basis Bed and Breakfast

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Day 14 End of Itinerary

Transfers Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

Belmond Mount Nelson Cape Town International Airport Transfer Hotel [CPT]

Urgent Contact Numbers Company Name Telephone Email Address Contact Person

Experiential Travel +61 418 325 812 [email protected] Neville Jones

Experiential Travel - Emergency +61 416 371 178 Contact

Service Provider Directory Service Provider Ref. Telephone Address Number

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel +27 21 483 1000 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa

Peermont D'oreale Grande +27 11 928 1770 64 Jones Road Hotel at Emperors Palace Kempton Park Gauteng 1620

Rhino Post Safari Lodge +27 11 467 1886 Kruger National Park Skukuza 1100

Rovos Rail +27 12 315 8242 Rovos Rail Station 1 Transnet Avenue Capital Park Pretoria 0001

Tintswalo Safari Lodge +27 21 773 0900 Orpen Road, Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger Park

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Travel Information The information in this document is provided by the operators and other parties. It may not accurately reflect your experience.

This vast country is undoubtedly one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Fondly known by locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', South Africa has 11 official languages and its multicultural inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches of Cape Town; enjoy a local braai (barbecue) in the Soweto township; browse the bustling Indian markets in Durban; or sample some of the world’s finest wines at the myriad wine estates dotting the Cape Winelands. Some historical attractions to explore include the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, its remarkably untamed wilderness with its astonishing range of wildlife roaming freely across massive unfenced game reserves such as the world-famous Kruger National Park. With all of this variety on offer, it is little wonder that South Africa has fast become Africa’s most popular tourist destination.

Banking and Currency Currency

The currency is the Rand, which is divided into 100 cents. There are R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10 notes. Coins come in R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c.

Banking

Banks are found in most towns, and are generally open from 09h00 to 15h30 on weekdays and 08h30 to 11h00 on Saturdays (Closed Sundays and Public Holidays). Most of them offer foreign exchange services - with cash, bank & credit cards as well as travellers cheques. You can also obtain cash from automatic teller machines (ATMs). Several international banks have branches in the main city centres. Always advise your bank that you are travelling outside of the country as they might block your purchases if they are not informed.

Travel, Transport and Getting Around Travelling around South Africa is relatively easy by air, road and rail.

Principal air routes are serviced by SAA and British Airways. There are also low-cost carriers on main routes, namely Kulula.com, Mango and Safair. Facilitating travel around South Africa are 10 airports managed by the Airports Company South Africa (Acsa). In addition, there are some 90 regional airports, including the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit and the Skukuza Airport, offering access to the Kruger National Park.

An extensive tarred road system makes travelling in South Africa by vehicle convenient and easy. You will find gravel roads in rural areas though. Please note that a valid international driver's licence is required. We drive on the left- hand side of the road. Most global car hire firms have branches in South Africa and Uber is available.

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Another means of getting around South Africa are inter-city bus services such as Greyhound and Trans-Lux. Metrobus buses are available for in-city transport. Metered taxis must be ordered by telephone.There is the popular MyCityBus system in Cape Town as well as a hop-on-hop-off tourist bus in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Our rail system includes the long-haul, inexpensive Shosholoza Meyl Metrorail trains. More luxurious options are the Blue Train, Premier Classe and the steam train Rovos Rail. There is also the Gautrain rapid transit railway system in Gauteng Province llinking Sandton and Marlboro to the O.R.Tambo International Airport and a Commuter Service linking Rhodesfield, Marlboro, and Sandton (east-west link) and Park, Rosebank, Sandton, Midrand, Centurion, Pretoria Central and Hatfield (north-south link). All stations with the exception of the Airport station have integrated car parking facilities.

Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice Standards of hygiene in relation to food health and safety in South Africa, are generally high in hotels, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. Tap water in South Africa is safe to drink and cook with when taken from taps in urban areas. Not all tap water in rural areas is safe for consumption, so take precautions if necessary.

It is safe to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads, and put ice in your drinks. South Africa's fish, meat and chicken are of excellent quality, so there is no need to limit yourself when enjoying the local cuisine.

Restaurants are subject to South Africa's food safety control legislation, which is implemented by local government. Regulations include certification and regular inspections by health inspectors to ensure hygienic standards are maintained.

Street food is not as common in South Africa as it is in other countries, although vendors selling traditional snacks and meals can be found in city centres and townships. Food safety in such instances cannot always be guaranteed.

Climate and Weather South African temperatures, which are measured in centigrade, average at highs of 28°C to average lows of 8°C in the summer months while winter temperatures range from 1°C at night to around 18°C in the day. Average annual rainfall is on the low side at under 500mm a year, making the country somewhat dry. Much of the rain falls in the Western Cape in the winter, differing from the rest of the country, which experiences summer rainfall. On the plus side, the South African climate boasts more than its fair share of sunshine, recording an average of 8.5 hours a day.

Clothing and Dress Recommendations Summer

Bring clothes that are cool, light and comfortable because summer temperatures can get well into the 30 - 40 degree Celsius range in some areas. Also bring an umbrella or raincoat during summer as this is when most of the country gets its rain, but don't forget a swimming costume (bathing suit).

Winter

The winters are generally mild, comparing favourably with European summers. But there are days when temperatures dive, especially in high-lying areas such as the Drakensberg, so be prepared with jerseys and jackets. Cape Town gets its rain during the winter season so it’s advisable to bring rain gear along.

General

Always bring a hat, sunglasses and sunblock as the sun can be strong even in the winter months.

Walking shoes are a good idea all year-round, with warm socks in the winter.

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If you are doing business in the country, business attire (suit and tie) is generally called for in the corporate sector, but media for example generally dress more casually.

For game viewing, a couple of neutral-toned items will be useful, but there's no need to go overboard. A good pair of walking shoes is also advisable.

For the evening, if you are dining at an upmarket restaurant or seeing a show, smart-casual attire is recommended.

Electricity and Plug Standards Current is 220/240 volts at 50 cycles per second. A three-point round-pin adapter plug should be brought for your electrical appliances - such adapters are also available at major airports..

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