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Tailor-Made Africa Namibia & South Tailor-made South Africa & Namibia Pay a visit to the “Rainbow Nation”, and you’ll be astounded by the array of attractions on offer. If diverse wildlife, superb coastlines, sun-drenched vineyards and adventurous experiences are what your holiday dreams are made of, then South Africa will be pretty close to perfect for you. And as an added bonus, you’re unlikely to suffer jet lag if you are flying from the UK, because it’s only two hours ahead of GMT. That means you’ll have all the energy required for exploring this alluring country, which is full of things to see and do. Cape Town is a gem of a city, home to Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and a multitude of bars, restaurants and shops. Take a walk on the wild side at the famous Kruger National Park, with its unparalleled collection of animals and natural beauty, or sip the day away as you visit the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. A drive along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth is an unforgettable experience. Try whale watching and explore sleepy seaside towns along the way. With a wealth of jaw-dropping natural wonders and charismatic cities, South Africa is an unforgettable destination which will live on in your memory long after your return home. South Africa Star IndiaBuy! Highlights of South Africa Look what’s included: • Return flights from the UK 14 May, 2 August, 4 November 2014. • Flight from Johannesburg to George Never has South Africa been so affordable! Join us on our exclusive programme, bringing • 14 nights accommodation in 3* hotels and lodges you the South Africa you’ve dreamed of. Our 15 night package includes Big 5 game • 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners viewing, safari lodge accommodation, the picturesque Garden Route, South African culture • Full day game drive in Kruger National Park and history, the Stellenbosch Wine Region and the sophisticated city of Cape Town. • Airport and hotel porterage • Sightseeing as indicated in your itinerary Day 1: Fly overnight from the UK to South Africa • Transportation as indicated in your itinerary Day 2: Arrive in Johannesburg – Meet and Greet on arrival. Transfer with your guide to your hotel, stopping • English speaking drivers and guides en route at the Apartheid Museum. Check in at your hotel. Balance of day at leisure (unescorted). Day 3: Mpumulanga – After breakfast, depart overland towards Mpumalanga and the scenic Panorama route. Stop en route in the old mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest where you have free time for lunch (not included). You’ll see stunning sights en route such as the beautifully named God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon, From................................. and the Bourke’s Luck Potholes. In the late afternoon, arrive at your overnight lodge. Dinner is included £1949 this evening. Day 4: After breakfast, depart for the Thandanani Game Lodge. You’ll arrive in late morning, and your afternoon is at leisure. Relax at your Lodge, or you may want to chose from a variety of optional (not included) tours such as an afternoon game drive, quad bike drives with game viewing, a sundowner boat cruise, fishing, hot air ballooning and more. Day 5: Kruger National Park Game Drive – Today you’ll take a full day game drive within the Kruger National Park. Return to the lodge late afternoon. Day 6: This morning, depart the Kruger area for Swaziland. You’ll travel via Piggs Peaks to Mbabane. En route, you’ll stop at Ngwenya glass factory, a Swazi craft market, and Mbabane before exiting Swaziland. On re-entering South Africa, continue on to Battlefields Country Lodge. Dinner is included this evening. Day 7: Enjoy a full day battlefields tour of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift. Lunch is included on your tour. Day 8: Today fly from Tambo to George. You’ll be met on arrival by your guide and transferred to Knysna. After check in, the balance of your day is at leisure. Day 9: Today you’ll discover the Featherbed Nature Reserve on an eco excursion, which includes lunch. Day 10: Depart Knysna for Stellenbosch. If you’ve chosen to travel during whale season, you’ll travel via Hermanus to see if you can spot these magnificent creatures. You’ll arrive late afternoon and the balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, dinner is included at Moyo. Day 11: Enjoy a full day tour of the Winelands, including 2 wine tastings, a cellar tour, and tours of Paarl and Franschhoek before a historical walk around Stellenbosch. Day 12: This morning, you’ll continue on to Cape Town. You’ll enjoy an orientation tour on arrival and a trip to Table Mountain Cable Way, including a ticket for the Cable Car (weather permitting). Day 13: Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula tour along a coastal routing. You’ll visit Cape Point, the Boulders Penguin Colony, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Day 14: Cape Town – today is at leisure. Relax and explore on your own, or choose from a selection of optional sightseeing tours (not included). Day 15: Transfer with assistance to Cape Town International Airport. Fly Cape Town to UK Price based on departing 14 May 2014 from Glasgow. Note: Visas are required for travel to Swaziland. This is not included in your package price. South Africa India Cape Town, Rovos Rail Look what’s included: • Return flights from the UK & Victoria Falls • 3 nights in Cape Town - 4* hotel April to November 2014 - (departs every Thursday) • 2 nights onboard ‘Pride of Africa’ including breakfast, lunch, dinner, all alcoholic and Experience a once in a lifetime Ultimate South African Journey - discovering the magic of other beverages the continent in a relaxed and elegant fashion onboard the ‘Pride of Africa’ train as well • 3 night in Johannesburg - 4* hotel as visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, Victoria Falls. • 2 nights in Livingstone - 4* hotel • Includes 8 breakfasts Rovos Rail • Transfers throughout Step onboard the ‘Pride of Africa’ - the most luxurious train in the world - Recapture the • Sightseeing as specified romance of a bygone era as you step aboard the reconditioned wood-panelled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an enviable reputation for its truly world-class travel. Discover the magic of the continent in a relaxed and elegant fashion as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds outside your From................................. window. £2899 Price based on departing 5 May 2014 from Manchester. Day 1:: Fly overnight from the UK to South Africa Note: Visa required for travel to Zambia. Day 2: Arrive Cape Town - Transfer to your hotel for 3 nights. Remainder of day at leisure This is not included in your package price Day 3: Cape Town - Enjoy a Morning Table Mountain & City Tour. Remainder of day at leisure Day 4: Cape Town - Enjoy an afternoon Cape Winelands Tour Day 5: Rovos Rail - Embark ‘Pride of Africa’ and travel inland through the Winelands. Visit the historical village of Matjiesfontein. Day 6: Rovos Rail - Upon arrival in Kimberley board the bus for a tour of this renowned city, the Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole. Day 7: Johannesburg - Enjoy breakfast as the train travels via Krugersdorp and Johannesburg through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand, towards Pretoria. Arrive at Capital Park, Pretoria. Transfer to your Johannesburg hotel for 2 nights. Day 8: Johannesburg - Enjoy a morning city tour. Remainder of day at leisure. Day 9: Victoria Falls - Transfer to airport for short flight to Livingstone, Zambia. Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights. Day 10: Victoria Falls - Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls - one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Late afternoon sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Day 11: Johannesburg - Transfer to airport for short flight back to Johannesburg, Transfer to your hotel for 1 night. Remainder of day at leisure. Day 12: Johannesburg - transfer to airport. Fly Johannesburg to UK. Day 13: Arrive UK South Africa India Cape Town, Garden Route Look what’s included: • Return flights from the UK & Cape Winelands • 3 nights in Cape Town - 4* hotel • 5 night Garden Route and Winelands March to November 2014 escorted tour Enjoy your South African Journey with a stay in Cape Town, a city with dramatic moun- • Includes 8 breakfast, 3 lunches and 1 dinner tain backdrops, stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, before setting out on the road less • Services of an experienced English-Speaking travelled through the Cape Winelands and the evocotive Klein Karoo, then traversing the driver-guide Outeniqua Mountain Pass and descend into the lush Garden Route coastline. • All transfers throughout • Sightseeing as specified Tour highlights Travel via the scenic Cape Winelands and ‘Route 62’ to Oudshoorn Stay in the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna From................................. Search for Whales (During season from June to November), seals and dolphins in Hermanus £1799 Price based on departing 23 March 2014 from Glasgow/Manchester. Day 1: Fly overnight from the UK to South Africa. Day 2: Arrive Cape Town - Remainder of day at leisure. Day 3: Cape Town - Day at leisure. Day 4: Cape Town to Oudtshoorn - Travel Route 62 via Montagu and the “Klein Karoo” to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world. Tour an Ostrich Farm. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Day 5: Oudtshoorn - Tour the Cango Caves, before ascending the Swartberg Mountains via the world renowned Swartberg Pass (weather permitting). Explore sandstone formations dating back more than 300 million years. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Day 6: Oudtshoorn to Knysna - Travel over Outeniqua Pass to George, continue to Knysna and board the ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.
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