AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ZAMBIA, TANZANIA, KENYA, EGYPT & MOROCCO
YOUR 2019 HOLIDAY
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Africa_Intros_2019_UK.indd 2 07/06/2018 10:13 72 years in the making, we introduce you to Africa; trips that we’ve cra ed with firsthand knowledge, heritage, stories and secrets.
It’s the damp scent of acacia trees in the early morning sun, your eyes peeled for the sight of a leopard or lion.
It’s the taste of G&T sundowners with the hippos, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River.
It’s your view of Umhlanga’s iconic lighthouse from the five-star Oyster Box Hotel; a place that is sprinkled with our own family stories.
It’s embracing endless freedom in the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti and the Kalahari Desert.
It’s coming face-to-face with a lion, visiting local tribes in Namibia and tasting fresh oysters in South Africa’s own Garden of Eden.
It’s realising how very small you are in this world; in this land of great contrasts and soul-stirring wonders.
And, for us, it’s being able to share with you our love of Africa – our iKhaya, or ‘home’. The photos are our own, and from a dear family friend, Mike Myers. The highlights and tips are ours, sprinkled with family memories.
Join us, discover the real thing and just live The Good Life.
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WHEREVER IN THE WORLD YOU WANT TO EXPLORE...
CONTENTS
9 COUNTRIES. 10 HANDCRAFTED TRIPS. 72 YEARS IN THE MAKING. LET US SHOW YOU THE PLACE WE KNOW BEST; AFRICA, OUR HOME.
The Real Thing 6 Free to Be 9 Your Happy Place 10 Ways to Explore 12 Ways to Save 13 The Best of Africa: 72 Years in the Making 14 Booking Conditions 32 Essential Information 34
AFRICA Days Page Best of South Africa 15 16 Victoria Falls Experience 4 18 Essence of South Africa 10 20 Botswana Delta Experience 5 22 Namibia Explorer 14 24 African Safari Adventure 14 26 Best of Egypt 9 28 Egyptian Voyager 9 28 Wonders of Ancient Egypt 12 28 Best of Morocco 10 30
TRIP STYLE KEY
Country Explorer Regional Explorer Mini Stay
Read more about our trip styles on page 12.
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WHEREVER IN THE WORLD YOU WANT TO EXPLORE...
Continents
Countries
Handcra ed Trips
8+ Awards
million+ Happy Guests
years Leading Guided Travel
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WE’LL WELCOME YOU INTO OUR FAMILY, SHARING A TASTE OF OUR LIFE AND OUR STORIES. YOU’LL SEE INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE UP-CLOSE, BUT ALSO GO BEYOND THE GUIDEBOOKS TO EXPLORE THE CONTRASTS OF AFRICA, COMPLETE WITH OUR PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS, FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS, FAVOURITE MEMORIES, AND ‘PINCH ME’ MOMENTS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR WORLD FOREVER.
CONNECT WITH LOCALS
DON’T MISS: The people you’ll meet A trip to the Mondesa Township in Namibia It’s the people who make the places we go so special. We’ll give you access to their stories over with your local guide. Here, you'll meet a home-cooked meals as they welcome you into their homes; we call them our Trafalgar Be My Damara family over co ee and fresh Guest Experiences. You’ll savour 'Roester broad' (roasted bread), 'Umngqusho' (samp and vetkoek (traditional African fried dough beans) and 'Gemmer beer' (ginger beer) in Tsitsikamma, traditional Cape cuisine - including bread) made in typical three-legged pots 'biltong' and 'bobotie' - at De Waal Winery in Stellenbosch, and a plethora of stories from the and served with apricot jam. people you meet. WHAT TRIP? Namibia Explorer (p. 24)
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STAYS WITH STORIES The places you’ll stay
We go out of our way to hand select exceptional hotels for every itinerary. So much more than just a bed for the night, each of these unique stays has its own special story. Live the legacy and hear the history as you rest your head. HIDDEN GEMS DON’T MISS: The Oyster Box Hotel, Durban - owned and operated by our family's Red Carnation The secrets Hotels, the Oyster Box has hosted royalty, from King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu you’ll hear of the Zulu nation, to the honeymoon of Learn the secrets that only a local Monaco's royal couple. It is a true national family could know. With our roots, treasure, with a special place in so many history and heritage as a guide, travellers' hearts. your Travel Director will help you WHAT TRIP? Best of South Africa (p. 16) uncover the magic moments of Africa, revealing Hidden Gems and secret spots that you may never have the chance to discover alone.
DIVE INTO CULTURE The things that you’ll do With us, you won’t just tick off the icons – you’ll dive headfirst into culture. Not just to see, but to experience like a local. Whether it's learning about Swazi culture on a visit to a local Chief's village, or meeting the very last semi- nomadic people of Namibia, these are the moments you’ll remember and forever want to share.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE By travelling with us TRAVEL TODAY, SUSTAIN TOMORROW. WE STRIVE TO LEVERAGE TOURISM AS A TRUE ‘FORCE FOR GOOD’.
WE ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE ‘ME TO WE’ SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD AROUND US. SHANGILIA CHILDREN’S HOME 'ME TO WE' EMPOWERS TRAVELLERS TO In the small village of Vihiga, you’ll visit Shangilia Children’s Home, an TRANSFORM LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES orphanage that takes in abandoned and vulnerable children in Kenya. BY SHIFTING ‘ME’ THINKING TO ‘WE’ ACTING. Here, these children find a family and a loving home, with nutritious meals, THROUGH TRAVELLING WITH US ON A ‘ME TO housing, clothing and education. WE’ VOLUNTEER TRIP, YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE WHAT TRIP? African Safari Adventure (p. 26) TO REAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE GROUND IN AFRICA – BEING WELCOMED INTO A TENTED CAMP IN THE MAASAI MARA, SUPPORTING THE We appreciate just how spectacular this planet WATER PROJECT IN KENYA, AND JOINING THE is every day, and take great pride in creating WOMEN OF THE MAASAI TO LEARN THE CRAFT OF experiences of a lifetime across the globe. BEADING, A TRADITION PASSED DOWN THROUGH Exploring the world and gaining a deeper THE GENERATIONS. IT’S SO MUCH MORE THAN understanding of each destination helps forge JUST A TRIP. IT’S A WAY OF LIFE. TOGETHER, WE lasting connections to the history, culture and COME TOGETHER AND TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE. natural elements that makes each special. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ‘ME TO WE’ PROJECT AT TRAFALGAR.COM/METOWE_KENYA As such, we are an active partner and supporter of the not-for-profit TreadRight Foundation’s sustainability work and projects. Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that Invest In Local Protect The Partner For A works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit Communities Environment Better Future remain vibrant for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported some 50-plus sustainable projects worldwide.
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Travel with complete freedom, not a care in the world.
72 YEARS IN THE MAKING, WE’VE HANDCRAFTED THESE TRIPS TO ENABLE YOU TO BE TRULY IN THE MOMENT, CONNECTED AND INSPIRED BY THE SOUL-STIRRING MAGIC OF AFRICA.
OUR DEDICATED TEAM ARE OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY; PEOPLE WE’VE KNOWN, LOVED AND TRUSTED FOR DECADES.
YOUR TRAVEL DIRECTOR Your expert Travel Director will bring your holiday to life, creating an experience that is absolutely e ortless. They are locals themselves, specially trained to fulfil your travel dreams.
YOUR LOCAL SPECIALIST Your carefully selected Local Specialists will share stories and anecdotes, enabling you to discover the Africa on a deeper level. This is their home, and they’ll invite you in; transforming you into a local yourself.
YOUR TRANSPORT With your dedicated Driver or driver guide on hand, you’ll never worry about getting lost. Just recline, relax and watch the beauty of Africa go by.
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PLACE INDEPENDENTLY RATED BY FEEFO
OUR GUESTS ARE AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. THESE REVIEWS AND It’s that ‘special moment’ THIS FEEDBACK FUELS OUR MOTIVATION TO CRAFT SIMPLY THE BEST HOLIDAYS. THAT FEELING OF PURE JOY. WHEN YOUR EYES ARE EXCITED BY THE WORLD AROUND YOU, AND YOU JUST CANNOT WIPE THE SMILE OFF YOUR FACE. IT’S THE THRILL OF AFRICA. Go to trafalgar.com/reviews to see for yourself Whether you find it sipping sundowners on the banks of the Zambezi River, or a 4x4 journey in search of the black rhino, we’ll bring you the moments that will let your best self shine. But don't take our word for it. Because we believe so much in what we do, we invite our guests to leave their honest reviews, 100% of which are published online, live and unedited for all to see.
10 A Mike Myers Photo: Leopard cubs playing in the Serengetti, Tanzania
Africa_Intros_2019_UK.indd 10 07/06/2018 10:16 MEET MIKE MYERS Travel photographer MIKE MYERS IS AN ICON OF THE BUSH; A GAME RANGER EXTRAORDINAIRE, HIS KNOWLEDGE IS UNPRECEDENTED. A CLOSE FRIEND OF TRAFALGAR AND THE TOLLMAN FAMILY, WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE HIS EXCLUSIVE PHOTOGRAPHS BOTH ON THE COVER AND THROUGHOUT THIS BROCHURE. EACH IMAGE IS MORE THAN JUST MOMENT OF TIME, EACH IS ACCOMPANIED BY A UNIQUE STORY OF A LAND CLOSE TO HIS HEART.
IN HIS OWN WORDS: “The opportunity of having access to some of Africa’s most spectacular wild areas inspired me to capture the landscape and its wildlife on film. I was able to spend every day in the bush and this equipped me with the most valuable tool a wildlife photographer can have – an in depth knowledge of wildlife behaviour.”
Mike shares with us one of his favourite story’s from the heart of Africa:
HYENA AND ZEBRA AT MOMBO “This moment happened pre-sunrise in overcast conditions at Mombo in the Okavango. Terribly poor light conditions, but definitely the kind of o -the-cu moment that challenges a wildlife photographer. It all happened so fast – we first saw the zebra running at full gallop pursued by the clan of hyena, over 10 of them. In the middle of the zebra was a young foal, the target of the hyena – and they are brilliant at this kind of hunting. We chased a er them as best we could and then suddenly they stopped, forming a protective ring around the foal, and in that moment, the hyena were defeated. A kick from a stallion can break a jaw and once they formed the protective ring with their hind legs to the hyena the battle of wills changed in their favour and stopped the hyena in their tracks. It was all over in five very exciting minutes and indelibly printed on my memory.”
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WE’VE TAILORED THESE UNIQUE TRAVEL STYLES TO GIVE YOU A MORE PERSONALISED EXPERIENCE HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLORE.
COUNTRY REGIONAL MINI EXPLORER EXPLORER STAY
For: Those with a keen For: Those who want to explore a For: Those who want interest in one destination number of countries to extend their trip What you get? One country, What you get? You’ll get to a feel What you get? The option to done in depth. You’ll focus on for a region, without seeing the add-on a short excursion to your exploring more of a single entire continent, but getting to holiday. With a focus on one region – from the icons to the know two or more countries particular icon or region, you hidden gems. really well. get the chance to extend your 6 TRIPS, 9-14 DAYS 2 TRIPS, 14-15 DAYS trip and enhance your overall travel experience. 2 TRIPS, 4-5 DAYS
12 A Mike Myers Photo: Elephant bull, Zambia
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Africa_Intros_2019_UK.indd 13 08/06/2018 15:18 THE BEST OF AFRICA 72 years in the making
THIS PHOTO IS OF OUR FAMILY, THE TOLLMAN FAMILY, IN THE PLACE WE CALL 'HOME', THE WILDS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. THE TRAVEL CORPORATION (TTC) CHAIRMAN, STANLEY TOLLMAN, SITS CENTRE WITH HIS WIFE BEA TOLLMAN. SURROUNDING THEM ARE THEIR CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, AND NEPHEWS, ALL OF WHOM PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE TTC BUSINESS. GAVIN TOLLMAN (TOP LEFT) IS OUR LEADER OF TRAFALGAR, OUR COMPANY CEO.
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Africa_Intros_2019_UK.indd 14 08/06/2018 16:33 A NOTE FROM GAVIN looked to the future, and predicted that family owned and operated company; one day he would own this hotel. the cornerstone of our family of the I live today in Switzerland. My cousin most award-winning brands, The Travel Brett Tollman, the CEO of TTC, lives in Today, you can stay with us at The Corporation (TTC). Our sister companies Los Angeles. And while the rest of our Oyster Box, eat at their Ocean Terrace – their logos below – from whom we family may be dotted across the globe, table as you experience unparalleled share knowledge, stories and secrets, all our hearts will always remain in one hospitality on our Best of South Africa trip managed day-to-day by the people you place. Africa. (p. 16). see in this photo (le ). The passion for travel runs between us, forever linking This land of beauty and intrigue, A er 72 years, why today? us as one TTC. stunning scenery and endless horizons to me can be summed up in a single We’ve waited for this moment, and it is We believe in travel, we care about our word: home. It is the land of our history only a er the recent 100% acquisition guests, and we can’t wait to share with and our roots – whether that’s racing of the foremost operator that we you our stories of Africa. 72 years in the through the veld as a child, travelling knew that we could bring Africa to making, the time is right. along the mighty Nile, scaling the our Trafalgar guests. This continent Atlas Mountains, or releasing a rhino is our home, the place we know best. in the Okavango Delta. These are my It is critical for us to do justice to that memories; my narratives; the stories legacy, sharing with you the secrets and that will remain with me forever. hidden gems that are part of our family.
Many years ago, it was at the Oyster Box We’ve gone out of our way to bring this GAVIN TOLLMAN Hotel in Durban that my uncle, Stanley to you, weaving in our own passion and Trafalgar CEO Tollman, took his bride-to-be Bea on history to these handcra ed trips. their first date. As a young man, he Trafalgar is, and always will be, a 100%
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BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG Your seamless South 1 African journey begins with a private airport 15 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 26 MEALS | FROM £3795 pp * transfer from O.R Tambo International Airport to your hotel. Settle in to the pace of Africa's most energetic city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: The Maslow
CONNECT WITH THE CULTURE OF TWO COUNTRIES AS YOU TRAVEL FROM THE NORTH TO SOUTH TO JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK ENCOUNTER SOUTH AFRICA'S LEGACY OF MANDELA AND THE COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT OF CAPE TOWN. 2 AREA (2 NIGHTS) Travel to South Africa's Lowveld and admire the iconic sights along Mpumalanga's Panorama Route – the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck Potholes. (BB, D) Hotel: Sabi River Sun/Protea Kruger Gate
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI GAME 3 DRIVE Connect with nature and explore South Africa's oldest national park in the company of a Local Specialist. Uncover the secrets of the bushveld – the magnifi cent and iconic Big 5, the Little 5 and everything in between. (BB, D)
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA – MBABANE 4 (SWAZILAND) Travel to landlocked Swaziland, and 'Dive into Culture' during a visit a Swazi Chief's village gaining insights into the community's way of life. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Royal Swazi Spa
MBABANE (SWAZILAND) – HLUHLUWE We 5 venture to 'the garden province' of KwaZulu Natal. Traversing rolling sugarcane fi elds and lush valleys, we arrive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park for an opportunity to embark on an optional 4x4 game drive. This evening enjoy a delicious South African braai. (BB, D) Hotel: Anew
HLUHLUWE – DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) 6 Board an optional morning cruise on Lake St. Lucia and get up close to the hippos, crocodiles and birdlife residing in the estuary. Alternatively explore the town of St. Lucia. We continue south to Durban where our overnight accommodation is at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' – the iconic Oyster Box Hotel which began its life as a cottage in the mid 19th -century. (BB, ) Hotel: The Oyster Box Kruger
National Park THE 7 DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) – SOUTHERN KRUGER NATIONAL Icons DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS (2 NIGHTS) PARK AREA Venture to the Southern Drakensberg mountains. 'Dive into Culture' at Phezulu Safari 2 VISIT the Kruger National Park, JOHANNESBURG ▲ Park where you'll embark on a village tour Bourke's Luck Potholes, Swaziland, Port followed by traditional Zulu dancing, then 1 spend the rest of the day at leisure. MBABANE 1 Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma National Park, (BB, D, ) Hotel: Premier Resort Sani Pass SWAZILAND Knysna, an Ostrich Farm and the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn, the Bartolomeu DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS FREE DAY OR HLUHLUWE 1 Dias Museum in Mossel Bay and Table 8 SANI PASS EXCURSION TO LESOTHO Explore
SOUTHERN ▲ Mountain by Cable Car this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your terms. LESOTHO DRAKENSBERG Consider joining an optional 4x4 Sani Pass DURBAN 2 1 (UMHLANGA ROCKS) drive, ascending to a heavenly height of 2,876 SOUTH VIEW Blyde River Canyon, God's metres for lunch at Africa's highest pub in AFRICA Sani Pass Optional Experience Window, the Drakensberg mountains Lesotho, or relax down here on earth amidst the Available on Day 8 and Storms River Mouth Drakensberg's loft y peaks. (BB, D)
EASTERN SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS – CAPE BEACHES South Africa's wildlife and birds The Garden Route SEE 9 EASTERN CAPE BEACHES Venture through the PORT 1 on Safari Eastern Cape and the green hills of the Transkei.
ELIZABETH Oudtshoorn ▲ Discover the legacy of Nelson Mandela, at his s 1 birthplace in Xunu, then enjoy the unspoiled CAPE s 2 2 TOWN Mossel Bay s Wild Coast beaches of Chintsa, where the only Tsitsikamma KNYSNA National Park footprints in the sand will be yours. (BB, D) See page 35 for details. Hotel: Crawfords Beach Lodge
START OVERNIGHT s SIGHTSEEING 16 END OPTIONAL Table Mountain, Cape Town
AFSA.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG Your seamless South EASTERN CAPE BEACHES – PORT ELIZABETH Johannesburg Cape Town Share Johannesburg Cape Town Share 1 African journey begins with a private airport 10 Wake to the sound of the ocean before we begin DAYS | COUNTRIES | MEALS | FROM pp SA 05 JAN SA 19 JAN 3895 15 2 26 £3795 * transfer from O.R Tambo International Airport our journey to Port Elizabeth which you'll SA 19 JAN SA 02 FEB 3895 SA 03 AUG SA 17 AUG 3795 to your hotel. Settle in to the pace of Africa's explore on your own terms this evening. (BB) SA 10 AUG SA 24 AUG 3795 most energetic city before meeting your Travel Hotel: Radisson Blu SA 02 FEB SA 16 FEB 3895 SA 17 AUG SA 31 AUG 3795 Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome SA 16 FEB SA 02 MAR 3895 SA 24 AUG SA 07 SEP 3795 Reception. (WR) Hotel: The Maslow SA 31 AUG SA 14 SEP 3795 11 PORT ELIZABETH – TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL SA 02 MAR SA 16 MAR 3895 CONNECT WITH THE CULTURE OF TWO COUNTRIES AS YOU TRAVEL FROM THE NORTH TO SOUTH TO PARK – KNYSNA (2 NIGHTS) Walk beneath the SA 16 MAR SA 30 MAR 3895 SA 07 SEP SA 21 SEP 3795 JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL PARK tranquil canopy of Tsitsikamma's giant and SA 14 SEP SA 28 SEP 3795 2 AREA (2 NIGHTS) Travel to South Africa's ancient Yellowwoods, arriving at Storms River SA 06 APR SA 20 APR 3795 SA 21 SEP SA 05 OCT 3795 ENCOUNTER SOUTH AFRICA'S LEGACY OF MANDELA AND THE COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT OF CAPE TOWN. 20 APR 04 MAY 28 SEP 12 OCT Lowveld and admire the iconic sights along Mouth to peer into the depths of the gorge. SA SA 3795 SA SA 3795 Mpumalanga's Panorama Route – the Blyde We'll indulge in local cuisine with an SA 04 MAY SA 18 MAY 3795 SA 12 OCT SA 26 OCT 3895 River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Luck opportunity to 'Connect with Locals' over a SA 18 MAY SA 01 JUN 3795 SA 26 OCT SA 09 NOV 3895 Potholes. (BB, D) Hotel: Sabi River Sun/Protea unique Be My Guest lunch, before arriving in Kruger Gate Knysna. (BB, L, ) Hotel: Premier Resort SA 15 JUN SA 29 JUN 3795 SA 09 NOV SA 23 NOV 3895 Knysna The Moorings SA 29 JUN SA 13 JUL 3795 SA 23 NOV SA 07 DEC 3895
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI GAME SA 13 JUL SA 27 JUL 3795 q SA 14 DEC SA 28 DEC 4075 3 DRIVE Connect with nature and explore South OUDTSHOORN EXCURSION Travel to SA 27 JUL SA 10 AUG 3795 Africa's oldest national park in the company of 12 Oudtshoorn, which holds the distinction of a Local Specialist. Uncover the secrets of the being the world's ostrich capital. We join a Local Single Supplement (add to price above): £1120 p.p. bushveld – the magnifi cent and iconic Big 5, the Specialist for a tour of an ostrich farm to learn Exceptions 05 Jan 19 to 16 Mar 19 : £1160 p.p. Little 5 and everything in between. (BB, D) about our feathered friends and even feed 12 Oct 19 to 14 Dec 19: £1160 p.p. them, before descending into the ancient Cango q Christmas Departure: The 14 December 2019 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA – MBABANE Caves. (BB ) departure will celebrate Christmas in Knysna with a 4 (SWAZILAND) Travel to landlocked Swaziland, festive meal. and 'Dive into Culture' during a visit a Swazi KNYSNA - MOSSEL BAY – CAPE TOWN (2 Young traveller discount: Chief's village gaining insights into the 13 NIGHTS) See the highlights of Mossel Bay, community's way of life. (BB, L, D, ) including its Old Post Off ice Tree, and the SAVE £380 Hotel: Royal Swazi Spa Bartolomeu Dias Museum, telling the story of the fi rst European navigators who braved the Multiple trip discount: MBABANE (SWAZILAND) – HLUHLUWE We rugged waters of the tip of Africa. We continue SAVE up to £102 5 venture to 'the garden province' of KwaZulu our journey to Cape Town. Visit the iconic Table EARLY BIRD Mountain by cable car this evening (weather SAVINGS Natal. Traversing rolling sugarcane fi elds and Past guests: permitting). (BB) Hotel: The PortsWood lush valleys, we arrive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Unlock VIP benefi ts National Park for an opportunity to embark on SAVE an optional 4x4 game drive. This evening enjoy CAPE TOWN FREE DAY Spend the day braai a delicious South African . (BB, D) 14 exploring Cape Town's streets and squares. £408 p.p. Hotel: Anew Consider an Optional Experience tour around the Cape Peninsula or sample the Cape's fi nest HLUHLUWE – DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) wines in the Cape Winelands. (BB, FD) 6 Board an optional morning cruise on Lake St. Lucia and get up close to the hippos, crocodiles DEPART CAPE TOWN Explore the city before TRIP and birdlife residing in the estuary. Alternatively 15 your transfer to Cape Town International Airport. Highlights explore the town of St. Lucia. We continue (BB) south to Durban where our overnight Here’s just a sample of the many special handcraft ed accommodation is at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. with Stories' – the iconic Oyster Box Hotel which MORE ABOUT YOUR began its life as a cottage in the mid Trip 19th -century. (BB, ) Hotel: The Oyster Box CONNECT WITH LOCALS * All prices are per person, twin share. DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) – SOUTHERN Immerse yourself in Khoisan and Xhosa culture, 7 DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS (2 NIGHTS) Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers will be tasting their authentic cuisine and learning Venture to the Southern Drakensberg available for guests who have provided Trafalgar about their traditions. ( Day 11) mountains. 'Dive into Culture' at Phezulu Safari with their fl ight details. Park where you'll embark on a village tour Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple STAYS WITH STORIES followed by traditional Zulu dancing, then Rooms are not available on this trip. spend the rest of the day at leisure. (BB, D, ) Hotel: Premier Resort Sani Pass TRIP CODE: AFSA Durban's fi ve-star Oyster Box Hotel overlooks Umhlanga's iconic lighthouse and is owned and DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS FREE DAY OR run by Trafalgar's Tollman family. ( Day 6) 8 SANI PASS EXCURSION TO LESOTHO Explore
WHY NOT EXPLORE AFRICA this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your terms. further? Consider joining an optional 4x4 Sani Pass DIVE INTO CULTURE drive, ascending to a heavenly height of 2,876 metres for lunch at Africa's highest pub in VICTORIA FALLS OR BOTSWANA Connect with Swazi culture during a visit to a Lesotho, or relax down here on earth amidst the Make the most of your trip by choosing our local Chief's village. ( Day 4) Drakensberg's loft y peaks. (BB, D) Victoria Falls Experience (Page 18) or our Botswana Delta Experience (Page 22), which Tour the village of Phezulu and witness a SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS – both follow on seamlessly from the Best of South traditional Zulu dance performance ( Day 7) 9 EASTERN CAPE BEACHES Venture through the Africa. Guests are responsible for purchasing all Eastern Cape and the green hills of the Transkei. fi ghts required to join either of these trips. Discover the legacy of Nelson Mandela, at his birthplace in Xunu, then enjoy the unspoiled Wild Coast beaches of Chintsa, where the only INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS footprints in the sand will be yours. (BB, D) Hotel: Crawfords Beach Lodge Our prices do not include scheduled fl ights. Prices can change on a daily basis and we want to ensure we off er the latest and most competitive rates, giving you fl exibility and WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture choice – Speak to our Travel Experts now for more details. BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal Connect With Locals 17
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VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCE ARRIVE LIVINGSTONE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – VICTORIA 1 FALLS (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Zambia! Meet your Trafalgar 4 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 8 MEALS | FROM £1775 pp * representative upon arrival at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone and transfer to your accommodations. Buckle up for an exhilarating encounter with Victoria Falls, an untamed natural wonder that has captured the imagination of explorers and adventurers since David EXPERIENCE VICTORIA FALLS IN ALL ITS SPLENDOUR – A STIRRING BACKDROP FOR SUNSET RIVER CRUISING Livingstone declared it the most wonderful sight he had seen in Africa. Board a cruise and navigate one of Africa's mightiest ON THE ZAMBEZI AND AN ELEPHANT ADVENTURE IN THE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK. WATCH BASKING CROCODILE rivers, cruising past islands of basking crocodile and hippo pods lazing in the waning African sun as you toast to the beginning of AND PODS OF HIPPO LAZE IN THE AFTERNOON SUN, HEAR THE CALL OF THE FISH EAGLE AND WITNESS THE an epic UNESCO World Heritage experience. Our home for the ‘SMOKE THAT THUNDERS’ IN ALL ITS POWERFUL GLORY. next three nights is one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' – The River Club, whose owner will regale you with stories about the history of Zambia and its people, as well as the famous guests who have stayed there. (D, ) Hotel: The River Club
VICTORIA FALLS SIGHTSEEING Join a Local Specialist on a 2 guided tour to experience the Victoria Falls fi rst-hand, admiring its powerful curtain of water from various vantage points in Zambia – feel the fi ne spray and hear the roaring sound as the water crashes over a hundred meters into a swirling mass in the gorge below. Spend the rest of the aft ernoon at leisure with the sound of the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ never far from your ears. (BB, L, D)
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION Cross the Botswana 3 border for a day-trip into the Chobe National Park, where large herds of African elephant roam. Board your Chobe River cruise, watching herds of elephant and buff alo coming to the edge of the river to drink. See the fl ash of a kingfi sher hovering over the water to catch its next meal, then enjoy an included lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge on the banks of the mighty Chobe River. Later return to The River Club for your last night in Zambia. (BB, L, D)
DEPART LIVINGSTONE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT We bid 4 farewell to the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ and return to Livingstone's Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport for your onward journey. (BB)
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Chobe National Park THE Icons BOTSWANA VISIT Chobe National Park VIEW Victoria Falls CRUISE the Zambezi River
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AFVF.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 EARLY BIRD YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY SAVINGS DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP SAVE £195 p.p. VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCE Start End Start End ARRIVE LIVINGSTONE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – VICTORIA Livingstone Livingstone Twin Livingstone Livingstone Twin 1 Welcome to Zambia! Meet your Trafalgar Airport Airport Share Airport Airport Share | | | FROM FALLS (3 NIGHTS) Young traveller discount: 4 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 8 MEALS £1775 pp * representative upon arrival at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula TU 01 JAN FR 04 JAN 1775 SAVE £180 International Airport in Livingstone and transfer to your SA 19 JAN TU 22 JAN 1850 TU 06 AUG FR 09 AUG 1925 accommodations. Buckle up for an exhilarating encounter with TU 22 JAN FR 25 JAN 1850 SA 17 AUG TU 20 AUG 1925 TU 20 AUG FR 23 AUG 1925 Past guests: Victoria Falls, an untamed natural wonder that has captured the SA 02 FEB TU 05 FEB 1850 SA 24 AUG TU 27 AUG 1925 Unlock VIP benefi ts imagination of explorers and adventurers since David TU 05 FEB FR 08 FEB 1850 TU 27 AUG FR 30 AUG 1925 EXPERIENCE VICTORIA FALLS IN ALL ITS SPLENDOUR – A STIRRING BACKDROP FOR SUNSET RIVER CRUISING Livingstone declared it the most wonderful sight he had seen in SA 16 FEB TU 19 FEB 1850 SA 31 AUG TU 03 SEP 1925 Africa. Board a cruise and navigate one of Africa's mightiest TU 19 FEB FR 22 FEB 1850 03 SEP 06 SEP rivers, cruising past islands of basking crocodile and hippo pods TU FR 1925 ON THE ZAMBEZI AND AN ELEPHANT ADVENTURE IN THE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK. WATCH BASKING CROCODILE SA 02 MAR TU 05 MAR 1850 SA 07 SEP TU 10 SEP 1925 TRIP lazing in the waning African sun as you toast to the beginning of TU 05 MAR FR 08 MAR 1850 SA 14 SEP TU 17 SEP 1925 Highlights AND PODS OF HIPPO LAZE IN THE AFTERNOON SUN, HEAR THE CALL OF THE FISH EAGLE AND WITNESS THE an epic UNESCO World Heritage experience. Our home for the SA 16 MAR TU 19 MAR 1850 TU 17 SEP FR 20 SEP 1925 next three nights is one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' – The TU 19 MAR FR 22 MAR 1850 SA 21 SEP TU 24 SEP 1925 ‘SMOKE THAT THUNDERS’ IN ALL ITS POWERFUL GLORY. Here’s just a sample of the River Club, whose owner will regale you with stories about the SA 30 MAR TU 02 APR 1850 SA 05 OCT TU 08 OCT 1925 history of Zambia and its people, as well as the famous guests many special handcraft ed TU 02 APR FR 05 APR 1850 TU 08 OCT FR 11 OCT 1925 Trafalgar highlights included who have stayed there. (D, ) Hotel: The River Club SA 20 APR TU 23 APR 1850 SA 12 OCT TU 15 OCT 1925 TU 23 APR FR 26 APR 1850 TU 22 OCT FR 25 OCT 1925 in your trip. 26 OCT 29 OCT VICTORIA FALLS SIGHTSEEING Join a Local Specialist on a SA TU 1925 2 SA 04 MAY TU 07 MAY 1850 TU 29 OCT FR 01 NOV 1925 guided tour to experience the Victoria Falls fi rst-hand, admiring TU 07 MAY FR 10 MAY 1850 its powerful curtain of water from various vantage points in SA 18 MAY TU 21 MAY 1850 TU 05 NOV FR 08 NOV 1850 STAYS WITH Zambia – feel the fi ne spray and hear the roaring sound as the SA 09 NOV TU 12 NOV 1850 STORIES water crashes over a hundred meters into a swirling mass in the SA 01 JUN TU 04 JUN 1925 TU 19 NOV FR 22 NOV 1850 04 JUN 07 JUN 23 NOV 26 NOV gorge below. Spend the rest of the aft ernoon at leisure with the TU FR 1925 SA TU 1850 TU 25 JUN FR 28 JUN 1925 The River Club, Livingstone on sound of the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ never far from your ears. TU 03 DEC FR 06 DEC 1950 the Zambian side of Victoria (BB, L, D) SA 13 JUL TU 16 JUL 1925 SA 07 DEC TU 10 DEC 1950 TU 16 JUL FR 19 JUL 1925 TU 17 DEC FR 20 DEC 1950 Falls, where you'll meet owner TU 23 JUL FR 26 JUL 1925 SA 28 DEC TU 31 DEC 1950 Peter Jones, an avid historian CHOBE NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION Cross the Botswana SA 27 JUL TU 30 JUL 1925 TU 31 DEC FR 03 JAN 1950 who delights in sharing tales 3 border for a day-trip into the Chobe National Park, where large TU 30 JUL FR 02 AUG 1925 herds of African elephant roam. Board your Chobe River cruise, of Zambia's heritage. ( Day 1) watching herds of elephant and buff alo coming to the edge of Single Supplement (add to price above): £400 p.p. the river to drink. See the fl ash of a kingfi sher hovering over the Exceptions 01 Jan 19: £370 p.p. water to catch its next meal, then enjoy an included lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge on the banks of the mighty Chobe River. Later return to The River Club for your last night in Zambia. (BB, L, D) MORE ABOUT YOUR Trip DEPART LIVINGSTONE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT We bid 4 farewell to the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ and return to Livingstone's * All prices are per person, twin share. Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport for your onward Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers will be journey. (BB) available for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their fl ight details. Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple STAYS WITH Rooms are not available on this trip. Stories I m p o r t a n t V i s a I n f o r m a t i o n : V i s a s a r e r e q u i r e d f o r The River Club is an exclusive lodge located on the banks this trip. Speak to your travel agent at the time of TRAFALGAR of the Zambezi River in Zambia. Each chalet overlooks booking to assess your specifi c requirements. Tip the river with beautiful views. Your stay there is fully Flights: Guests are responsible for the booking Partake in a favourite pastime inclusive of all meals and house brand wine and drinks. and purchase of all fl ights required to and from at the Falls – a leisurely Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport sundowner river cruise along (Livingstone, Zambia). the Zambezi. Taking place above the Falls where the water Small Group: This trip is operated on an individual is calmer, the cruise allows you or small group basis. You will be met and hosted to sip on a cool beverage while by Trafalgar Representatives in Livingstone and at scanning the banks for hippo, Victoria Falls. crocodile or even elephants. Explore Further: Saturday departures link with the Keep a keen eye out for the Best of South Africa trip. Tuesday departures link elusive bush buck that slink in with the Essence of South Africa trip. and out of the foliage while you enjoy your canapés and watch AFRICA TRIP CODE: AFVF the sun set on yet another perfect day in Africa. WHY NOT EXPLORE Liesa Bissett further? Trafalgar Representative
EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL Make the most of your trip by choosing our Best of South Africa (Page 16) or Essence of South FLIGHTS Africa (Page 20) trips, both of which fi t perfectly Our prices do not include before the Victoria Falls Experience trip. Guests scheduled fl ights. Prices can are responsible for purchasing all fl ights required change on a daily basis and to join either of these trips. we want to ensure we off er the latest and most competitive rates, giving you fl exibility and Dive Into Culture WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine choice – Speak to our Travel BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories Experts now for more details. FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal Connect With Locals 19
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ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (4 NIGHTS) South Africa's 1 ‘Mother City' and her iconic Table Mountain extend 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 17 MEALS | FROM £3475 pp * a warm welcome as you embark on a journey that will reveal the highlights of South Africa. Spend the day delving into Cape Town's cosmopolitan surrounds before joining your fellow travellers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: African Pride 15 On Orange BUSH, BEACH AND TWO VIBRANT CITIES – CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON THIS CULMINATION OF A CAPE TOWN TO KRUGER EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING JOHANNESBURG, THE ‘CITY OF GOLD'. TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR 2 This morning, we encounter Table Mountain fi rst-hand, ascending via aerial cableway to its vast fl at top – a rocky wonderland of rich Cape fynbos and curious dassies (hyraxes). Peer over the bustling City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard keeping a keen eye out for the landmarks your Travel Director will show you during this aft ernoon's city tour. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cape Town at leisure. Ramble up Bree Street to sample the city's vibrant coff ee culture or take a stroll along the Sea Point promenade with the fellow outdoor enthusiasts. (BB)
CAPE PENINSULA TOUR Circumnavigate the 3 Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Point and back. The crashing waves of the Atlantic to your right, the rocky 12 Apostles to your left , wind your way along one of the world's most magnifi cent coastal roads towards the outcrop that is Africa's most extreme south-western tip. Say a quiet hello to the shy penguins of Boulders Beach, see the Cape of Good Hope and travel through charming coastal towns along the way. (BB)
CAPE WINELANDS EXCURSION AND CAPE TOWN 4 FREE TIME Venture to the town of Franschhoek and see during your orientation why it is proclaimed as one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world. In the nearby Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, you'll 'Connect with Locals' over a traditional Be My Guest lunch. Gain insights into the wine heritage of the De Waal family, who have been making wine in GREATER KRUGER th NATIONAL PARK AREA this valley since the early 18 century. Join a family member for wine tasting, then explore their 3 beautiful 1791 Cape Dutch Manor House. Return to Cape Town for an evening at leisure. (BB, L, ) MAL 2 S L Smaller travel groups of CAPE TOWN – GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL JOHANNESBURG maximum twenty guests per 5 PARK AREA (3 NIGHTS) This morning you'll trip, for greater immersion bid farewell to the ‘Mother City' and fl y to G Hoedspruit where a private game reserve near R O U P South Africa's great Kruger National Park beckons. Then kick back, relax and settle in to one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories', the Becks Luxury Private Safari Lodge, your home in the bush for the next three nights. (BB, D,
SOUTH THE ) Hotel: Becks Luxury Private Safari Lodge AFRICA Icons KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI 6 GAME DRIVES The action begins as we embark CITY TOUR in Cape Town on an early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with a Local Specialist Stellenbosch
Table Mountain, Cape of Good game ranger and Shangaan tracker-guide. The CAPE TOWN 4 ◄ VISIT Franschhoek rising sun awakens the birds and insects that Hope, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, the share your journey into the bush, as you scour the Cape Peninsula Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hector dense brush for signs of the Big 5. Aft er lunch, and Pieterson Museum in Soweto, time for a siesta and a swim, return to the bush for an aft ernoon safari drive. (BB, L, D) the Apartheid Museum KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI VIEW Boulder's Beach penguin colony, 7 GAME DRIVES Today enjoy another full day of Mandela House in Soweto game drives through Karongwe Private Reserve. Continue to scour the dense brush with your Local Specialist for incredible encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife. End the day with a traditional sundowner drink overlooking the Game Reserve, keeping your See page 35 for details. eyes peeled for signs of wildlife that emerge from their cover of darkness. (BB, L, D)
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AFES.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (4 NIGHTS) South Africa's GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA – Cape Town Johannesburg Share Cape Town Johannesburg Share 1 ‘Mother City' and her iconic Table Mountain extend 8 DAYS | COUNTRY | MEALS | FROM pp JOHANNESBURG (2 NIGHTS) Our time in the South 2018 SU 28 JUL TU 06 AUG 3475 10 1 17 £3475 * a warm welcome as you embark on a journey that African bushveld comes to a close with a 'Dive Into q SU 23 DEC TU 01 JAN 3625 will reveal the highlights of South Africa. Spend the Culture' visit to a local Shangaan village. Learn about 2019 SU 04 AUG TU 13 AUG 3575 day delving into Cape Town's cosmopolitan the traditions and customs of the Shangaan people SU 13 JAN TU 22 JAN 3575 SU 11 AUG TU 20 AUG 3575 surrounds before joining your fellow travellers and and how the Eco Academy there provides eco and SU 27 JAN TU 05 FEB 3575 SU 18 AUG TU 27 AUG 3575 Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) SU 25 AUG TU 03 SEP 3575 wildlife education. Fly to Johannesburg and check into 10 FEB 19 FEB Hotel: African Pride 15 On Orange SU TU 3575 one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' located in the SU 24 FEB TU 05 MAR 3575 SU 01 SEP TU 10 SEP 3575 BUSH, BEACH AND TWO VIBRANT CITIES – CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON THIS CULMINATION restaurant and entertainment hub of Melrose Arch. SU 08 SEP TU 17 SEP 3575 TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR (BB, , ) Hotel: Protea Fire and Ice SU 10 MAR TU 19 MAR 3575 SU 15 SEP TU 24 SEP 3575 OF A CAPE TOWN TO KRUGER EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING JOHANNESBURG, THE ‘CITY OF GOLD'. 24 MAR 02 APR 22 SEP 01 OCT 2 This morning, we encounter Table Mountain SU TU 3575 SU TU 3575 SU 29 SEP TU 08 OCT fi rst-hand, ascending via aerial cableway to its vast 3575 JOHANNESBURG SIGHTSEEING Unlock the SU 14 APR TU 23 APR 3575 fl at top – a rocky wonderland of rich Cape fynbos and 9 secrets of the ‘city of gold' on a full-day tour to view SU 28 APR TU 07 MAY 3575 SU 06 OCT TU 15 OCT 3575 curious dassies (hyraxes). Peer over the bustling City several iconic sites including the Regina Mundi SU 13 OCT TU 22 OCT 3575 Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard keeping a keen eye out Church and Mandela's house in Soweto. 'Dive into SU 12 MAY TU 21 MAY 3475 SU 20 OCT TU 29 OCT 3575 for the landmarks your Travel Director will show you Culture' during a visit to the Hector Pieterson SU 26 MAY TU 04 JUN 3475 SU 27 OCT TU 05 NOV 3575 during this aft ernoon's city tour. The rest of the day is Museum and the Apartheid Museum, which yours to explore Cape Town at leisure. Ramble up SU 16 JUN TU 25 JUN 3475 SU 10 NOV TU 19 NOV 3575 chronicles South Africa's tumultuous Apartheid SU 30 JUN TU 09 JUL 3475 SU 24 NOV TU 03 DEC 3575 Bree Street to sample the city's vibrant coff ee culture years. (BB, FD, ) or take a stroll along the Sea Point promenade with SU 07 JUL TU 16 JUL 3475 SU 08 DEC TU 17 DEC 3575 the fellow outdoor enthusiasts. (BB) SU 14 JUL TU 23 JUL 3475 q SU 22 DEC TU 31 DEC 3625 Our epic encounter DEPART JOHANNESBURG SU 21 JUL TU 30 JUL 3475 10 with South Africa's iconic sites comes to an end CAPE PENINSULA TOUR Circumnavigate the today. Transfer to Johannesburg International Single Supplement (add to price above): £980 p.p. 3 Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Airport for your onward fl ight. (BB) Exceptions 13 Jan 19 to 28 Apr 19: £1020 p.p. Point and back. The crashing waves of the Atlantic 04 Aug 19 to 08 Dec 19: £1020 p.p. to your right, the rocky 12 Apostles to your left , q Christmas Departure: The 23 December 2018 and wind your way along one of the world's most 22 December 2019 departures will celebrate Christmas magnifi cent coastal roads towards the outcrop that in Cape Town with a festive meal. is Africa's most extreme south-western tip. Say a MORE ABOUT YOUR quiet hello to the shy penguins of Boulders Beach, Trip see the Cape of Good Hope and travel through Young traveller discount: charming coastal towns along the way. (BB) * All prices are per person, twin share. SAVE £150 Air: Airfares are not included in the prices above. Multiple trip discount: CAPE WINELANDS EXCURSION AND CAPE TOWN Land Only price requires the following intra-trip 4 FREE TIME Venture to the town of Franschhoek SAVE up to £78 and see during your orientation why it is proclaimed fl ights to be purchased separately in order to EARLY BIRD fulfi l the trip itinerary: Day 5 from Cape Town SAVINGS as one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the Past guests: to Hoedspruit – SA8657; Day 8 Hoedspruit to world. In the nearby Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, Unlock VIP benefi ts you'll 'Connect with Locals' over a traditional Be My Johannesburg – SA8660. Trafalgar guarantees to SAVE Guest lunch. Gain insights into the wine heritage of quote you the lowest possible airfare available to the De Waal family, who have been making wine in us on the day that you book. £ 311 p.p. this valley since the early 18 th century. Join a family Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers will be member for wine tasting, then explore their beautiful 1791 Cape Dutch Manor House. Return to available for guests who have provided Trafalgar Cape Town for an evening at leisure. (BB, L, ) with their fl ight details. Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple TRIP CAPE TOWN – GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL Rooms are not available on this trip. Highlights 5 PARK AREA (3 NIGHTS) This morning you'll Children: We are unable to accept children under Here’s just a sample of the many special handcraft ed bid farewell to the ‘Mother City' and fl y to the age of 12 on this itinerary. Hoedspruit where a private game reserve near Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. South Africa's great Kruger National Park Small Group: This trip is operated on a small beckons. Then kick back, relax and settle in to group basis with a maximum of 20 guests in one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories', the accordance with the capacity of the exclusive CONNECT WITH LOCALS Becks Luxury Private Safari Lodge, your home luxury safari lodge we have chosen for this trip. in the bush for the next three nights. (BB, D, Indulge in a traditional Cape lunch and wine ) Hotel: Becks Luxury Private Safari Lodge TRIP CODE: AFES tasting with a member of the De Waal family, whose heritage is intrinsically linked with the wine KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI WHY NOT EXPLORE traditions of the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley. (Day 4 ) 6 GAME DRIVES The action begins as we embark further? on an early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with a Local Specialist VICTORIA FALLS OR BOTSWANA STAYS WITH STORIES game ranger and Shangaan tracker-guide. The Make the most of your trip by choosing our AFRICA rising sun awakens the birds and insects that Your stay at Becks Safari Lodge in Karongwe Victoria Falls Experience (Page 18) or our share your journey into the bush, as you scour the Private Game Reserve contributes to the area's dense brush for signs of the Big 5. Aft er lunch, and Botswana Delta Experience (Page 22), which both follow on seamlessly from the Essence Of South environmental sustainability and community time for a siesta and a swim, return to the bush development. ( Day 5) for an aft ernoon safari drive. (BB, L, D) Africa. Guests are responsible for purchasing all fi ghts required to join either of these trips. KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI DIVE INTO CULTURE 7 GAME DRIVES Today enjoy another full day of INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS game drives through Karongwe Private Hear fi rst hand about the traditions and cultures Reserve. Continue to scour the dense brush Our prices do not include scheduled fl ights. Prices of the Shangaan people and how their village with your Local Specialist for incredible can change on a daily basis and we want to ensure promotes eco and wildlife education. ( Day 8) encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife. End we off er the latest and most competitive rates, the day with a traditional sundowner drink giving you fl exibility and choice – Speak to our Travel Learn about South Africa's turbulent past on an overlooking the Game Reserve, keeping your Experts now for more details. interactive Johannesburg and Soweto Freedom eyes peeled for signs of wildlife that emerge tour. (Day 9) from their cover of darkness. (BB, L, D)
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BOTSWANA DELTA EXPERIENCE 1 ARRIVE MAUN – FLIGHT TO MOREMI GAME RESERVE (2 5 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 11 MEALS | FROM £2595 pp * NIGHTS) Journey by air charter from Maun to Moremi Game Reserve at the eastern fringe of the UNESCO World Heritage- listed Okavango Delta. Sheltered by giant ebony trees, your home in the Botswana wilderness for the next two nights is in luxury en-suite tents, each on a raised teak deck, providing thrilling views of the surrounding bird and game species. Close EXPLORE THE ISLANDS AND OXBOW LAKES OF THE REMARKABLE OKAVANGO DELTA AS YOU SEEK OUT your eyes and listen to the song of the Okavango – the cry of the African fi sh eagle and coo-coo of the red-eyed dove. (D) THE CREATURES THAT FIND SANCTUARY IN THE EBBING AND FLOWING WATERWAYS OF THIS WETLAND Hotel: Camp Moremi ECO-SYSTEM. MOREMI GAME RESERVE FREE DAY Explore one of Africa's 2 greatest safari destinations in search of large herds of buff alo and wildebeest, the rare Sitatunga and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. Embark on a boat safari along the Okavango's winding waterways or a 4x4 safari drive through savannah and dense forest. Spend some quiet time contemplating a simpler life, relaxing on the viewing deck overlooking Xakanaxa Lagoon to the harmonious sounds of the bush around you. (BB, L, D)
MOREMI GAME RESERVE – FLIGHT TO OKAVANGO DELTA (2 3 NIGHTS) We fl y from Moremi into the midst of one of the world's only inland deltas to explore a world of islands and waterways from the rare vantage point of a traditional mokoro . Gliding silently through the deep network of lagoons and channels, we keep our eyes peeled for lechwe antelope, crocodile and hippo, watching the African Jacana fl it gracefully between lily ponds. Our lagoon-facing accommodation for the next two nights is one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories', Xugana Island Lodge, which overlooks one of the Delta's only permanent water sites. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Xugana Island Lodge
OKAVANGO DELTA FREE DAY Spend a full day immersed in 4 Botswana's wilderness. Consider a guided nature walk in the company of colourful Kingfi shers, Bee-eaters and Rollers, spend the day fi shing for bream and tiger fi sh, or simply cruise through the peaceful waterways in search of the hundreds of species of bird and wildlife that sustain themselves within this diverse eco-system. Spend your fi nal night in the Okavango sipping sundowner drinks against the backdrop of Xugana Lagoon to a symphony of painted reed frogs. (BB, L, D)
FLIGHT TO MAUN – DEPART MAUN Take a short fl ight to Maun 5 today where your memorable trip ends. (BB)
A SM LL Smaller travel groups of maximum four guests per trip, for greater immersion. G R O U P 2 MOREMI GAME RESERVE
2 OKAVANGO DELTA THE Icons MAUN VISIT Moremi Game Reserve, the BOTSWANA Okavango Delta SEE the diverse birdlife of Botswana SCENIC fl ight over the Okavango Delta
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AFBO.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 EARLY BIRD YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY SAVINGS DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP SAVE £357 p.p. BOTSWANA DELTA EXPERIENCE Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE MAUN – FLIGHT TO MOREMI GAME RESERVE (2 Maun Maun Share Maun Maun Share 1 NIGHTS) Journey by air charter from Maun to Moremi Game Young traveller discount: 5 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 11 MEALS | FROM £2595 pp * TU 01 JAN SA 05 JAN 2595 SA 10 AUG WE 14 AUG 4175 Reserve at the eastern fringe of the UNESCO World Heritage- TU 22 JAN SA 26 JAN 2595 TU 13 AUG SA 17 AUG 4175 SAVE £290 listed Okavango Delta. Sheltered by giant ebony trees, your TU 20 AUG SA 24 AUG 4175 SA 02 MAR WE 06 MAR 2595 SA 24 AUG WE 28 AUG 4175 home in the Botswana wilderness for the next two nights is in Past guests: luxury en-suite tents, each on a raised teak deck, providing TU 05 MAR SA 09 MAR 2595 TU 27 AUG SA 31 AUG 4175 TU 19 MAR SA 23 MAR 2595 Unlock VIP benefi ts thrilling views of the surrounding bird and game species. Close SA 30 MAR WE 03 APR 2895 TU 03 SEP SA 07 SEP 4175 EXPLORE THE ISLANDS AND OXBOW LAKES OF THE REMARKABLE OKAVANGO DELTA AS YOU SEEK OUT your eyes and listen to the song of the Okavango – the cry of the SA 07 SEP WE 11 SEP 4175 African fi sh eagle and coo-coo of the red-eyed dove. (D) TU 02 APR SA 06 APR 3175 TU 24 SEP SA 28 SEP 4175 THE CREATURES THAT FIND SANCTUARY IN THE EBBING AND FLOWING WATERWAYS OF THIS WETLAND Hotel: Camp Moremi SA 20 APR WE 24 APR 3175 SA 28 SEP WE 02 OCT 4175 TRIP TU 23 APR SA 27 APR 3175 Highlights ECO-SYSTEM. TU 01 OCT SA 05 OCT 4175 MOREMI GAME RESERVE FREE DAY Explore one of Africa's TU 07 MAY SA 11 MAY 3175 TU 08 OCT SA 12 OCT 4175 2 greatest safari destinations in search of large herds of buff alo TU 15 OCT SA 19 OCT 4175 Here’s just a sample of the and wildebeest, the rare Sitatunga and packs of wild dog in the SA 01 JUN WE 05 JUN 3175 TU 22 OCT SA 26 OCT 4175 TU 04 JUN SA 08 JUN 3175 SA 26 OCT WE 30 OCT 4175 many special handcraft ed open grasslands. Embark on a boat safari along the Okavango's TU 25 JUN SA 29 JUN 3175 TU 29 OCT SA 02 NOV 4175 Trafalgar highlights included winding waterways or a 4x4 safari drive through savannah and SA 29 JUN WE 03 JUL 3175 in your trip. dense forest. Spend some quiet time contemplating a simpler TU 05 NOV SA 09 NOV 3175 life, relaxing on the viewing deck overlooking Xakanaxa Lagoon TU 09 JUL SA 13 JUL 4175 TU 19 NOV SA 23 NOV 3175 TU 16 JUL SA 20 JUL 4175 SA 23 NOV WE 27 NOV 3175 to the harmonious sounds of the bush around you. (BB, L, D) TU 23 JUL SA 27 JUL 4175 STAYS WITH SA 27 JUL WE 31 JUL 4175 TU 03 DEC SA 07 DEC 2595 MOREMI GAME RESERVE – FLIGHT TO OKAVANGO DELTA (2 TU 30 JUL SA 03 AUG 4175 TU 17 DEC SA 21 DEC 2595 STORIES 3 SA 28 DEC WE 01 JAN 2595 NIGHTS) We fl y from Moremi into the midst of one of the world's TU 06 AUG SA 10 AUG 4175 TU 31 DEC SA 04 JAN 2595 only inland deltas to explore a world of islands and waterways Xugana Island Lodge in the from the rare vantage point of a traditional mokoro . Gliding Single Supplement (add to price above): £0 p.p. Xugana Lagoon is widely silently through the deep network of lagoons and channels, we Exceptions 09 Jul 19 to 29 Oct 19: £1220 p.p. recognised as the most keep our eyes peeled for lechwe antelope, crocodile and hippo, spectacular permanent water watching the African Jacana fl it gracefully between lily ponds. site in the entire Okavango Our lagoon-facing accommodation for the next two nights is one Delta. (Day 3) of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories', Xugana Island Lodge, which ALL INCLUSIVE overlooks one of the Delta's only permanent water sites. Trip (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Xugana Island Lodge Your trip is fully inclusive of all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (excluding premium brands) MAKE A OKAVANGO DELTA FREE DAY Spend a full day immersed in and daily scheduled safari programmes which are DIFFERENCE 4 Botswana's wilderness. Consider a guided nature walk in the fl exible depending on your interests. company of colourful Kingfi shers, Bee-eaters and Rollers, spend During your stay at Desert & the day fi shing for bream and tiger fi sh, or simply cruise through the peaceful waterways in search of the hundreds of species of Delta Safaris' Camp Moremi bird and wildlife that sustain themselves within this diverse and Xugana Island Lodge, eco-system. Spend your fi nal night in the Okavango sipping MORE ABOUT YOUR which are run by the local sundowner drinks against the backdrop of Xugana Lagoon to a Trip community. ( Days 1&3) symphony of painted reed frogs. (BB, L, D) * All prices are per person, twin share. Take a short fl ight to Maun 5 FLIGHT TO MAUN – DEPART MAUN Internal Flights: The above prices include the internal WHY NOT today where your memorable trip ends. (BB) chartered air fares for Maun – Moremi – Okavango Delta – Maun, and are accurate as of March 2018. EXPLORE On Day 1, please ensure your fl ight arrives into further? STAYS WITH Stories Maun airport around 1.00pm to allow for a smooth EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA connection with the included chartered fl ight. Make the most of your trip by
Xugana Island Lodge in the Okavango Delta Luggage Restrictions: Due to the light aircraft choosing our Best of South An exclusive lodge with only eight raised lagoon-facing transfers on this trip, guests are permitted one Africa (Page 16) or Essence chalets made with reed and thatch and off ering private soft -sided bag with maximum weight 20kg/44lb of South Africa (Page 20), viewing decks over one of the Okavango Delta's only including hand luggage and camera equipment. both of which fi t perfectly permanent water sites. Under the shade of Ebony Suitcases will not be accepted. Luggage storage is before the Botswana Delta and African Mangosteens, guests can relax on the available at Maun airport. Experience trip. lodge's expansive deck and keep a keen eye out for Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple crocodile, hippo and nesting storks, or take a splash in Rooms are not available on this trip. INTERNATIONAL the swimming pool located within the gardens of this Flights: Guests are responsible for the booking
island retreat in the middle of this biodiverse wetland FLIGHTS AFRICA and purchasing of all fl ights required to and from ecosystem. At Xugana, guests are guaranteed an Maun airport eff ortless retreat, with all the essentials taken care of. Our prices do not include Small Group: This trip is operated on an individual scheduled fl ights. Prices can or small group basis. You will be met, transferred change on a daily basis and and hosted by representatives from arrival we want to ensure we off er the through to departure in Maun. latest and most competitive Explore Further: Saturday departures link with the rates, giving you fl exibility and Best of South Africa trip. Tuesday departures link choice – Speak to our Travel with the Essence of South Africa trip. Experts now for more details. TRIP CODE: AFBO
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NAMIBIA EXPLORER ARRIVE WINDHOEK Your epic encounter with 1 Namibia kicks off in its capital, Windhoek. On arrival, 14 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 25 MEALS | FROM £4050 pp * transfer to your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and dinner. (WR) Hotel: Windhoek Country Club Resort
WINDHOEK – REHOBOTH – KALAHARI DESERT PEER INTO THE DEPTHS OF AFRICA'S LARGEST CANYON, ADMIRE THE STARK BEAUTY OF SOSSUSVLEI'S 2 Embrace the freedom of the open road as we venture ANCIENT BACKDROPS AND SEE THE SHIMMERING EXPANSE OF THE ETOSHA PAN ON THIS EXPEDITION into the Kalahari Desert – Namibia's boundless, sandy beauty. We make our way through the historic town THROUGH NAMIBIA'S SURREAL LANDSCAPES. of Rehoboth, then take our front-row seats on a scenic nature drive through this ‘thirst land', where trees loom and rocky shadows stretch out on the horizon against the setting sun. Arrive later at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' – the elegant Zebra Kalahari Lodge, located within the Intu Afrika Private Game Reserve. (BB, D, ) Hotel: Zebra Kalahari Lodge & Spa
KALAHARI DESERT – KEETMANSHOOP – FISH 3 RIVER CANYON See the iconic forest of Quiver Trees – the towering aloes from which the San people fashion their quivers to this day. Aft er a short stop in Keetmanshoop with free time for lunch, travel to Naute Dam before arriving at your motor-themed lodge to savour a spectacular Namibian sunset. (BB, D) Hotel: Canyon Roadhouse
FISH RIVER CANYON – AUS Peer over the ancient 4 chasm carved by the Fish River to form Africa's largest canyon. Carved over millennia, the Fish River Canyon's gigantic ravine provides sanctuary to klipspringer, zebra and even wild horses. We continue our journey to the spectacular Aus Mountains where you'll spend the aft ernoon getting close to nature. (BB, D) Hotel: Desert Horse Inn
AUS – MALTAHOHE Immerse yourself in the 5 Southern Namib region admiring desert vistas and expansive skies as we conquer the open road. We pay A a visit to Baron von Wolf's Duwisib Castle to learn SM LL about its history as a gift of love for his American wife. Smaller travel groups of Aft er a day of exploring, you'll want to settle in to the ETOSHA maximum twelve guests per NATIONAL PARK comfort of your lodge and spend the aft ernoon trip, for greater immersion.
relaxing. (BB, D) Hotel: Hammerstein Lodge ◄ 2 G R O U P MALTAHOHE – SOSSUSVLEI – NAMIB 6 NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK IWe begin our 2 DAMARALAND NAMIBIA adventure in Sossusvlei today. Gaze up at the towering Dune 45 surrounded by the eerie, but
◄ THE ◄ beautiful salt pans, then explore the ravine walls of Icons the Sesriem Canyon, carved out by the Tsauchab River. We journey past the Namib Naukluft Mountains VISIT Rehoboth, Kalahari Desert, then set off on a 4x4 drive into the depths of the 1 1 WINDHOEK Keetmanshoop, Quivertree Forest, Namib Desert under whose glittering canopy of stars SWAKOPMUND 2 we’ll stay tonight at one of Trafalgar’s ‘Stays with
Fish River Canyon, Duwisib Castle, Stories’ – the Namib Naukluft Lodge. ◄ (BB, D, ) Walvis Bay ◄ Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Deadvlei, Namib Hotel: Namib Naukluft Lodge Rehoboth SOLITAIRE 1 Naukluft National Park, Twyfelfontein NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK – Namib Naukluft ancient Rock Art & National Park KALAHARI 7 SWAKOPMUND (2 NIGHTS) Aft er breakfast, we drive National Park 1 DESERT Paintings & the Organ pipes, Etosha 1 to the German-inspired seaside town of Swakopmund Sossusvlei National Park with its colonial buildings and encroaching desert. Aft er MALTAHOHE a leisurely aft ernoon, we embark on a sundowner tour into the sands of the desert and an opportunity to snap
◄ Naute Dam, Sesriem Canyon,
◄ VIEW a selfi e on the crest of Dune 7, the highest dune in the Moon Landscape valley near Namibia. (BB) Hotel: Strand Hotel Keetmanshoop Swakopmund AUS 1 SWAKOPMUND AT LEISURE Live life in the fast lane SEE the Namib Naukluft Mountains 8 and embark on some of Swakopmund's action- packed activities such as quad-biking, sand-boarding, 1 or a catamaran trip. Then it's time to ‘Connect with FISH RIVER Locals’ and savour some hearty vetkoek with a CANYON Damara family in Swakopmund's Mondesa Township during our Be My Guest Experience. Watch how the See page 35 for details. dough rises in a traditional three-legged potjie pot as you learn about life in the township. (BB, D, )
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AFNA.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP NAMIBIA EXPLORER Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE WINDHOEK Your epic encounter with SWAKOPMUND – DAMARALAND (2 NIGHTS) Windhoek Windhoek Share Windhoek Windhoek Share 1 Namibia kicks off in its capital, Windhoek. On arrival, 9 | | | FROM Follow Namibia's salt route en route to Damaraland. SA 15 JUN FR 28 JUN 4250 SA 30 NOV FR 13 DEC 4695 14 DAYS 1 COUNTRY 25 MEALS £4050 pp * transfer to your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure before We make an important stop at Twyfelfontein to 2020 meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a admire its ancient rock engravings, then explore the SA 13 JUL FR 26 JUL 4125 ◆ SA 11 JAN FR 24 JAN 4725 Welcome Reception and dinner. (WR) Hotel: Windhoek rocky-red Organ Pipes carved into the face of the Country Club Resort mountain before arriving at our lodge this aft ernoon. SA 10 AUG FR 23 AUG 4325 ◆ SA 08 FEB FR 21 FEB 4725 (BB, D) Hotel: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge SA 07 SEP FR 20 SEP 4325 ◆ SA 14 MAR FR 27 MAR 4725 PEER INTO THE DEPTHS OF AFRICA'S LARGEST CANYON, ADMIRE THE STARK BEAUTY OF SOSSUSVLEI'S WINDHOEK – REHOBOTH – KALAHARI DESERT 2 Embrace the freedom of the open road as we venture DAMARALAND Enjoy free time today until it's time SA 05 OCT FR 18 OCT 4050 ◆ SA 18 APR FR 01 MAY 4750 into the Kalahari Desert – Namibia's boundless, sandy 10 to join a drive along the Aba Huab River in search of ANCIENT BACKDROPS AND SEE THE SHIMMERING EXPANSE OF THE ETOSHA PAN ON THIS EXPEDITION ◆ beauty. We make our way through the historic town kudu, oryx, springbuck, ostrich and herds of rare SA 09 NOV FR 22 NOV 4695 SA 02 MAY FR 15 MAY 4750 THROUGH NAMIBIA'S SURREAL LANDSCAPES. of Rehoboth, then take our front-row seats on a desert-dwelling elephant. These elephants have Single Supplement (add to price above): £530 p.p. scenic nature drive through this ‘thirst land', where adapted to living harsh desert conditions and can trees loom and rocky shadows stretch out on the only be found in Namibia and Mali. (BB, D) ◆ Please Note: Departures marked in the price panel horizon against the setting sun. Arrive later at one of are subject to change in itinerary, price and discount. Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' – the elegant Zebra DAMARALAND – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK These will be confi rmed in May 2019. Kalahari Lodge, located within the Intu Afrika Private 11 (2 NIGHTS) As we journey north, we meet the Game Reserve. (BB, D, ) Hotel: Zebra Kalahari OvaHimba tribe with whom we'll 'Dive into Culture' to Lodge & Spa Young traveller discount: gain insights into their hunter-gatherer traditions that SAVE £450 have spanned thousands of years. Your visit will make KALAHARI DESERT – KEETMANSHOOP – FISH a diff erence by contributing to funds used for food 3 RIVER CANYON See the iconic forest of Quiver Trees and other necessities. Despite vast desolate Multiple trip discount: – the towering aloes from which the San people landscapes, Namibia is renowned for its wildlife and SAVE up to £119 fashion their quivers to this day. Aft er a short stop in there's no better place to encounter the array of EARLY BIRD Keetmanshoop with free time for lunch, travel to SAVINGS animal and birdlife that live within its borders than Past guests: Naute Dam before arriving at your motor-themed Etosha National Park. This aft ernoon, we venture out Unlock VIP benefi ts lodge to savour a spectacular Namibian sunset. on our fi rst game drive through the park. (BB, D, ) SAVE (BB, D) Hotel: Canyon Roadhouse Hotel: Okaukuejo Resort £475 p.p. FISH RIVER CANYON – AUS Peer over the ancient ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY SAFARI 4 chasm carved by the Fish River to form Africa's largest 12 Explore one of the world's great wildlife sanctuaries canyon. Carved over millennia, the Fish River on a full-day safari. Enjoy a deep connection with Canyon's gigantic ravine provides sanctuary to your natural surrounds, joining a guide who will klipspringer, zebra and even wild horses. We continue uncover the secrets of the bush and maximise your TRIP our journey to the spectacular Aus Mountains where game viewing chances. (BB, D) Highlights you'll spend the aft ernoon getting close to nature. Here’s just a sample of the many special handcraft ed (BB, D) Hotel: Desert Horse Inn ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – WINDHOEK We bid 13 farewell to Etosha and travel south back to Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. Immerse yourself in the 5 AUS – MALTAHOHE Windhoek. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Southern Namib region admiring desert vistas and your resort to celebrate the end of a magical journey CONNECT WITH LOCALS expansive skies as we conquer the open road. We pay through Namibia. (BB, FD) Hotel: Windhoek a visit to Baron von Wolf's Duwisib Castle to learn Country Club Resort about its history as a gift of love for his American wife. In Swakopmund, where you'll meet a Damara Aft er a day of exploring, you'll want to settle in to the family in Mondesa Township and enjoy DEPART WINDHOEK With our journey at its close, comfort of your lodge and spend the aft ernoon 14 we say goodbye to our new-found friends and traditional vetkoek made in three-legged potjie relaxing. (BB, D) Hotel: Hammerstein Lodge transfer to Windhoek airport. (BB) pots and learn about township life ( Day 8)
MALTAHOHE – SOSSUSVLEI – NAMIB 6 NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK IWe begin our STAYS WITH STORIES adventure in Sossusvlei today. Gaze up at the MORE ABOUT YOUR towering Dune 45 surrounded by the eerie, but Set in the midst of a wildlife sanctuary in the beautiful salt pans, then explore the ravine walls of Trip Kalahari, Zebra Kalahari Lodge off ers unique the Sesriem Canyon, carved out by the Tsauchab Please note: Guaranteed room share and triple insight into the culture and traditions of the local rooms are not available on this trip. River. We journey past the Namib Naukluft Mountains San people. (Day 2) then set off on a 4x4 drive into the depths of the * A l l p r i c e s a r e p e r p e r s o n , t w i n s h a r e . Namib Desert under whose glittering canopy of stars A i r p o r t T r a n s f e r s : C o m p l i m e n t a r y t r a n s f e r s w i l l b e Enjoy endless views of the Namibia's open desert we’ll stay tonight at one of Trafalgar’s ‘Stays with available for guests who have provided Trafalgar plains from Namib Naukluft Lodge – the perfect Stories’ – the Namib Naukluft Lodge. (BB, D, ) with their fl ight details. Hotel: Namib Naukluft Lodge hub from which to embark on an early morning S m a l l G r o u p : T h i s t r i p i s o p e r a t e d o n a s m a l l desert walk or to view the glittering canopy of group basis with a maximum of 12 guests stars over the Namib Desert. ( Day 6) NAMIB NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK – to ensure a more exclusive expedition, with 7 SWAKOPMUND (2 NIGHTS) Aft er breakfast, we drive AFRICA accommodation in lodge establishments that to the German-inspired seaside town of Swakopmund DIVE INTO CULTURE with its colonial buildings and encroaching desert. Aft er cater to smaller groups. a leisurely aft ernoon, we embark on a sundowner tour TRIP CODE: AFNA into the sands of the desert and an opportunity to snap Meet members of the OvaHimba tribe, a selfi e on the crest of Dune 7, the highest dune in considered the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia. (BB) Hotel: Strand Hotel INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Namibia. (Day 11)
SWAKOPMUND AT LEISURE Live life in the fast lane Our prices do not include scheduled fl ights. Prices 8 and embark on some of Swakopmund's action- can change on a daily basis and we want to ensure packed activities such as quad-biking, sand-boarding, we off er the latest and most competitive rates, MAKE A DIFFERENCE or a catamaran trip. Then it's time to ‘Connect with giving you fl exibility and choice – Speak to our Locals’ and savour some hearty vetkoek with a With your visit to the Otjikandero Himba Orphan Damara family in Swakopmund's Mondesa Township Travel Experts now for more details. during our Be My Guest Experience. Watch how the Village Project in Namibia's Kaokaland, which dough rises in a traditional three-legged potjie pot as uses the funding received from tours for food and you learn about life in the township. (BB, D, ) other necessities. ( Day 11)
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AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE ARRIVE NAIROBI Kickstart your African safari 1 adventure in Kenya. Meet your Trafalgar 14 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 39 MEALS | FROM £4875 pp * Representative at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, then spend the evening with your fellow explorers enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant. (WR) Hotel: Ibis Styles
JOURNEY THROUGH THE VAST PLAINS OF THE MAASAI MARA AND SERENGETI FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SAFARI NAIROBI – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK AREA ADVENTURE THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO LANDSCAPES WHERE THOUSANDS OF WILDEBEEST MAKE THEIR BRAVE 2 (2 NIGHTS) This morning 'Connect with Locals' at the Shangilia Childrens Home, a leading centre for PILGRIMAGE. EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS OF KENYA AND TANZANIA, NAVIGATE LAKES IN SEARCH OF RESTING street and orphaned children. Make a Diff erence with your visit, which contributes to the home's HIPPO AND SAVOUR THE SPICY FLAVOURS OF SWAHILI CUISINE. eff orts to transform the lives of vulnerable street children. Consider joining an Optional Experience in Aberdare National Park. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Abedare Country Club
SOLIO GAME RESERVE EXCURSION We 3 embark on a half-day exploration of the privately owned wildlife conservancy that is Solio Game Reserve, renowned as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. Returning to Abedare, we embark on a guided bird walk with a Local Specialist before sunset, keeping your eyes peeled for European rollers, fl ycatchers and birds of prey. (BB, L, D)
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK AREA – LAKE 4 NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls before we connect with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Valley and visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park. Join your Driver Guide for an aft ernoon game drive to spot pink fl amingos lining the lakeshore and search for lion and leopard. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – LAKE 5 NAIVASHA As the sun rises, navigate Lake Nakuru National Park's landscapes on a 4x4 game drive. Journey to Lake Naivasha for lunch and enjoy a boat ride in search of the resident hippo. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA (2 NIGHTS) 6 Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the savannah A SM LL wilderness of Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve. Smaller travel groups of Aft er check-in, join a Local Specialist for an immersive maximum twelve guests per guided nature walk to gain insights into the trip, for greater immersion. surrounding fl ora and fauna. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Simba G Oryx Mara Camp KENYA R O U P MAASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI Roam 7 amongst the wildlife that fi nd sanctuary in Maasai LAKE Mara's wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out NAKURU the Big 5. ‘Dive into Culture’ during a visit to a 1 THE Maasai village where you’ll witness the jumping 2 ABERDARE prowess of Maasai warriors and meet the village LAKE 1 NATIONAL PARK Icons NAIVASHA elder. (BB, L, D, ) LAKE 1 VICTORIA 1 NAIROBI ◄ 2 VISIT Solio Game Reserve, Lake MAASAI MARA – LAKE VICTORIA We cross the
◄ 8 border into Tanzania and travel to Lake Victoria, MAASAI MARA Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, NATIONAL RESERVE the largest lake in Africa. Spend the rest of the day SERENGETI Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, NATIONAL PARK 2 at leisure or consider joining an optional activity at
NGORONGORO Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, your lodge. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Serenity on the Lake ◄ CRATER the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara 1 KILIMANJARO LAKE VICTORIA – SERENGETI NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL National Park and Tarangire National Park LAKE MANYARA 1 AIRPORT 9 PARK (2 NIGHTS) The endless plains of the Serengeti are our home today as we enjoy a safari 1 VIEW Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu game drive, tracking such species as lion, leopard TARANGIRE and cheetah. NATIONAL PARK (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Thorn Tree Tented Camp
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY TANZANIA 10 SAFARI GAME DRIVE Discover the secrets of the Serengeti's complex eco-system, the site of the See page 35 for details. largest overland migration in the world. Join your
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AFKT.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE NAIROBI Kickstart your African safari Driver Guide for an in-depth exploration of the Nairobi Kilimanjaro Share Nairobi Kilimanjaro Share 1 adventure in Kenya. Meet your Trafalgar wilderness. DAYS | COUNTRIES | MEALS | FROM pp (BB, L, D) 2018 SA 13 JUL FR 26 JUL 5275 14 2 39 £4875 * Representative at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, q TU 18 DEC MO 31 DEC 5350 SA 27 JUL FR 09 AUG 5275 then spend the evening with your fellow explorers SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – 2019 enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the 11 Descend hundreds of SA 19 JAN FR 01 FEB 5125 SA 10 AUG FR 23 AUG 5275 NGORONGORO CRATER 24 AUG 06 SEP world-famous Carnivore restaurant. (WR) metres to the fl oor of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, SA FR 5275 Hotel: Ibis Styles SA 09 FEB FR 22 FEB 5125 to explore its forests in search of elephant, lion and SA 07 SEP FR 20 SEP 5125 fl amingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch served in the crater SA 02 MAR FR 15 MAR 5125 SA 14 SEP FR 27 SEP 5125 JOURNEY THROUGH THE VAST PLAINS OF THE MAASAI MARA AND SERENGETI FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SAFARI NAIROBI – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK AREA before your late aft ernoon transfer to your SA 21 SEP FR 04 OCT 5125 ADVENTURE THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO LANDSCAPES WHERE THOUSANDS OF WILDEBEEST MAKE THEIR BRAVE 2 (2 NIGHTS) This morning 'Connect with Locals' at overnight lodge set in the foothills of the SA 08 JUN FR 21 JUN 4875 the Shangilia Childrens Home, a leading centre for Ngorongoro Highland Forest. (BB, L, D) SA 22 JUN FR 05 JUL 4875 SA 05 OCT FR 18 OCT 5125 street and orphaned children. Make a Diff erence PILGRIMAGE. EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS OF KENYA AND TANZANIA, NAVIGATE LAKES IN SEARCH OF RESTING Hotel: Endoro Lodge 02 NOV 15 NOV with your visit, which contributes to the home's SA FR 4875 HIPPO AND SAVOUR THE SPICY FLAVOURS OF SWAHILI CUISINE. eff orts to transform the lives of vulnerable street NGORONGORO CRATER – LAKE MANYARA 'Dive Single Supplement (add to price above): £820 p.p. children. Consider joining an Optional Experience 12 in Culture' during lunch at Mto wa Umbu village with Exceptions 08 Jun 19 to 22 Jun 19: £690 p.p. in Aberdare National Park. (BB, L, D, ) its local farms, school, nyombas , market and milling 02 Nov 19: £730 p.p. Hotel: Abedare Country Club machines. We then have an aft ernoon game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its q Christmas Departure: The 18 December 2018 SOLIO GAME RESERVE EXCURSION We tree-climbing lions. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Burudika departure will celebrate Christmas in Lake Victoria with a festive meal. 3 embark on a half-day exploration of the privately Lodge owned wildlife conservancy that is Solio Game Reserve, renowned as the most successful rhino LAKE MANYARA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL Young traveller discount: breeding reserve in Kenya. Returning to Abedare, 13 PARK Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National SAVE £510 we embark on a guided bird walk with a Local Park past battalions of baobab trees, scouting for Specialist before sunset, keeping your eyes peeled vast herds of elephants. (BB, L, FD) Multiple trip discount: for European rollers, fl ycatchers and birds of prey. Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge SAVE up to £134 (BB, L, D) EARLY BIRD TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – ARUSHA – SAVINGS Past guests: ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK AREA – LAKE 14 DEPART KILIMANJARO Our epic journey 4 NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have your camera Unlock VIP benefi ts culminates with lunch at The Arusha Cultural SAVE ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Heritage Centre, before we catch our fi nal transfer to Falls before we connect with the soul of Africa's Kilimanjaro Airport for our outbound fl ight. (BB, L) Great Rift Valley and visit the bird watcher's paradise £535 p.p. that is Lake Nakuru National Park. Join your Driver Guide for an aft ernoon game drive to spot pink MORE ABOUT YOUR fl amingos lining the lakeshore and search for lion Trip and leopard. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge Please note: Guaranteed room share and triple TRIP rooms are not available on this trip. Highlights 5 LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – LAKE NAIVASHA As the sun rises, navigate Lake Nakuru * All prices are per person, twin share. Here’s just a sample of the many special handcraft ed National Park's landscapes on a 4x4 game drive. Journey to Lake Naivasha for lunch and enjoy a Airport Transfers: On arrival at Nairobi Jomo Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. boat ride in search of the resident hippo. (BB, L, D) Kenyatta Airport, complimentary transfers will be Hotel: Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar CONNECT WITH LOCALS with their fl ight details. A departure transfer to LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA (2 NIGHTS) Kilimanjaro airport will operate at 1.00pm. Meet the street and orphaned children at 6 Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the savannah F l i g h t s : O n w a r d fl i g h t s f r o m K i l i m a n j a r o A i r p o r t Shangilia Childrens Home who will capture your wilderness of Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve. heart through music, dance and acrobatics. Aft er check-in, join a Local Specialist for an immersive should not be scheduled before 4.00pm. Enjoy lunch at the Home and fi nd out more guided nature walk to gain insights into the Small Group: This trip is operated on a small surrounding fl ora and fauna. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Simba group basis with a maximum of 12 guests split about the work here. ( Day 2) Oryx Mara Camp across two separate vehicles to ensure a more exclusive experience and better opportunities to STAYS WITH STORIES MAASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI Roam view game in their natural surrounds. 7 amongst the wildlife that fi nd sanctuary in Maasai Thorn Tree Tented Camp is a classic tented safari Mara's wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out TRIP CODE: AFKT camp located in the majestic Seronera area of the Big 5. ‘Dive into Culture’ during a visit to a Maasai village where you’ll witness the jumping Serengeti National Park. prowess of Maasai warriors and meet the village INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS elder. (BB, L, D, ) DIVE INTO CULTURE Our prices do not include scheduled fl ights. Prices MAASAI MARA – LAKE VICTORIA We cross the can change on a daily basis and we want to ensure Visit a Maasai Boma to gain in-depth insights into 8 border into Tanzania and travel to Lake Victoria, AFRICA we off er the latest and most competitive rates, the daily life of this colourful tribe. ( Day 7) the largest lake in Africa. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or consider joining an optional activity at giving you fl exibility and choice – Speak to our Travel Meet the farming community of Mto Wa Umbu Experts now for more details. your lodge. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Serenity on the Lake to learn about their way of life and enjoy Swahili cuisine (Day 12) LAKE VICTORIA – SERENGETI NATIONAL 9 PARK (2 NIGHTS) The endless plains of the Serengeti are our home today as we enjoy a safari game drive, tracking such species as lion, leopard MAKE A DIFFERENCE and cheetah. (BB, L, D, ) Hotel: Thorn Tree Tented Camp Trafalgar is a proud supporter of ME to WE, a social Help the orphaned, abandoned, neglected and enterprise charity making a diff erence in Kenya abused children who fi nd sanctuary in Kenya's SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY with their sustainable development and community 10 SAFARI GAME DRIVE Discover the secrets of the empowerment project work. For more information see Shangilia Children's Home. Your visit will help Serengeti's complex eco-system, the site of the trafalgar.com/metowe_kenya support the home's eff orts to transform the lives largest overland migration in the world. Join your of these children. ( Day 2)
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AFKT.indd 2 08/06/2018 16:16 BEST OF EGYPTIAN ITINERARIES EGYPT 9 DAYS | 16 MEALS | FROM £1895 pp*
DAY FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS OF THE ANCIENTS AND EXPLORE THE LUSH RIVER VALLEYS AND ENDLESS DESERT ARRIVE CAIRO Embark on an expedition to the LANDSCAPES OF EGYPT ON THREE DIFFERENT TRIPS INCLUDING A NILE CRUISE… (SEE EACH ITINERARY FOR 1 land of the Pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, MORE DETAILS) transfer to your hotel and relax aft er your journey. Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis
CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE (4 NIGHTS) Fly to 2 Luxor this morning and connect with the remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to the Temple of Amun and imposing Avenue of the Sphinx. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, then visit the Grand Temple of Luxor before returning to your cruise ship for dinner. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Nile Cruise MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Nile Sapphire or similar
NILE CRUISE: LUXOR – EDFU Cruise to the fi nal 3 resting place of Egypt’s Pharaohs, immersing yourself in the ancient history of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Later, sail to Edfu. (BB, L, D)
NILE CRUISE: EDFU – KOM-OMBO Pay homage to 4 the falcon god Horus at Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple in Edfu, then sail upstream to Kom-Om, where life remains much as it was a thousand years ago. Donning our galabeas, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on board this evening. (BB, L, D)
NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – ASWAN Tour the 5 Temple of Kom-Ombo before continuing to Aswan, where we’ll set sail on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile to see the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. As the dipping sun sets the sky on fi re, admire the silhouette of traditional feluccas plying the river’s waters. (BB, L, D)
DISEMBARK ASWAN – CAIRO (3 NIGHTS) Explore 6 the Aswan Dam, built to curb the periodic fl ooding of the Nile. Our next stop is the Temple of Isis, followed by a visit to the Unfi nished Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid bedrock. Consider an Optional Experience to the Sun Temple of Abu Simbel before fl ying back to Cairo this aft ernoon.(BB) Hotel: Ramses Hilton
CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Embark on a sightseeing 7 tour through the cacophony of Cairo’s busy streets. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo and see the ancient Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum. (BB) CAIRO – PYRAMID EXCURSION We travel to 8 Memphis to see the Colossus of Ramses II, then admire the Step Pyramid of Sakkara. Witness one Visit trafalgar.com for full itinerary information, dates and prices of the seven wonders of the ancient world - The Great Pyramids of Giza and see the enigmatic Please note: Cruise itineraries on the Nile may vary occasionally according to seasonal circumstances. Visits to sights and highlights will not be affected. All three itineraries include a cruise Great Sphinx. Enjoy some free time this evening along the legendary River Nile on board the most luxurious of ships; MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Nile Sapphire (or similar cruise ship). Abu Simbel Optional Experience available on all of or consider joining a Nile dinner cruise. (BB) these itineraries. DEPART CAIRO Our epic journey at its end, we Shared Rooming: Room share is available on Trafalgar’s Egypt itineraries for departures up until 30 October 2019 9 say farewell to newfound friends and transfer to *Pricing: All prices are per person twin share and are subject to change and will be confi rmed in August 2019 the airport. (BB)
*Departures operate from 27 March 2019 to 30 October 2019 inclusive.
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28-29.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 BEST OF EGYPTIAN WONDERS OF EGYPTIAN ITINERARIES EGYPT VOYAGER ANCIENT EGYPT 9 DAYS | 16 MEALS | FROM £1895 pp* 9 DAYS | 15 MEALS | FROM £1925 pp* 12 DAYS | 25 MEALS | FROM £2295 pp*
DAY TRIP CODE: EGBO DAY TRIP CODE: EGVO DAY TRIP CODE: EGWE FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS OF THE ANCIENTS AND EXPLORE THE LUSH RIVER VALLEYS AND ENDLESS DESERT ARRIVE CAIRO Embark on an expedition to the ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) Your encounter with ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) Delve into the LANDSCAPES OF EGYPT ON THREE DIFFERENT TRIPS INCLUDING A NILE CRUISE… (SEE EACH ITINERARY FOR 1 land of the Pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, 1 Egypt’s ancient past begins in its capital, Cairo. 1 antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which MORE DETAILS) transfer to your hotel and relax aft er your journey. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at begins in Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis leisure. Hotel: Ramses Hilton a day at leisure. Hotel: Le Meridian Pyramids
CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE (4 NIGHTS) Fly to CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Discover the antiquities CAIRO PYRAMIDS EXCURSION Immerse yourself in 2 Luxor this morning and connect with the 2 that reveal Egypt’s intriguing history during 2 a history that spans millennia during a full-day remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to the today’s visit to the Museum of Egypt. This excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Temple of Amun and imposing Avenue of the aft ernoon, Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Sphinx. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, we encounter treasures of a diff erent kind at the Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, then then visit the Grand Temple of Luxor before Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Pyramid of marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty returning to your cruise ship for dinner. (BB, L, D) Cheops and the Sphinx. (BB) Sphinx. (BB) Hotel: Nile Cruise MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Nile Sapphire or similar CAIRO – ASWAN – NILE CRUISE (3 NIGHTS) W e fl y CAIRO – NILE CRUISE: LUXOR (7 NIGHTS) We fl y to 3 to Aswan this morning, where we’ll have an 3 Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of Cruise to the fi nal 3 NILE CRUISE: LUXOR – EDFU opportunity to visit the High Dam before the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding our resting place of Egypt’s Pharaohs, immersing travelling by motorboat to the Temple of Isis on cruise in time for lunch. (BB, L, D) Hotel: Nile yourself in the ancient history of Egypt’s Valley the Island of Philae. For a more leisurely Cruise MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Nile Sapphire of the Kings. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen encounter with the Nile, we board a felucca and or similar Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Later, sail to the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s sail to Edfu. (BB, L, D) Island and Aga Khan Mausoleum. (BB, L, D) NILE CRUISE: DENDERA – LUXOR Pay tribute to Hotel: Nile Cruise MS Medea, MS Miriam, 4 the Goddess Hathor at the well-preserved Dendera NILE CRUISE: EDFU – KOM-OMBO Pay homage to MS Nile Sapphire or similar 4 the falcon god Horus at Egypt’s best-preserved Temple, then cruise via the Esna Lock to Edfu. cult temple in Edfu, then sail upstream to (BB, L, D)
Kom-Om, where life remains much as it was a 4 NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – EDFU thousand years ago. Donning our galabeas, we Spend the morning relaxing on your Nile cruise or NILE CRUISE: EDFU – ASWAN Visit the Temple of enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on board this consider joining an Optional Experience to Abu 5 Edfu, one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. evening. (BB, L, D) Simbel. This aft ernoon, we’ll visit the Temple of Later, gain a deeper understanding of Egyptian Kom-Ombo, dedicated to two gods, before culture during a traditional dinner and galabea party. returning to our boat for an evening celebration (BB, L, D) NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – ASWAN Tour the of Egypt’s culture and cuisine. (BB, L, D) 5 Temple of Kom-Ombo before continuing to Aswan, where we’ll set sail on a traditional felucca NILE CRUISE: ASWAN - PHILAE V iew the Unfi nished across the mighty Nile to see the Botanical NILE CRUISE: EDFU – LUXOR We’ll visit one of 6 Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid bedrock, Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. As the dipping sun 5 Egypt’s most beautiful temples this morning – and visit the High Dam in Aswan. Continue to the sets the sky on fi re, admire the silhouette of the cult temple at Edfu, then continue to Luxor Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. (BB, L, D) traditional feluccas plying the river’s waters. for a visit to its Great Temple on the banks of the Nile. (BB, L, D) (BB, L, D) NILE CRUISE: ASWAN Set sail in a felucca to the 7 Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s island, before a Explore DISEMBARK LUXOR – CAIRO Ancient Thebes 6 DISEMBARK ASWAN – CAIRO (3 NIGHTS) 6 relaxing rest of the day on board your cruise ship. the Aswan Dam, built to curb the periodic takes centre stage today as you explore its iconic (BB, L, D) fl ooding of the Nile. Our next stop is the Temple Valley of the Kings and Luxor’s West Bank, a of Isis, followed by a visit to the Unfi nished complex of mortuary temples and tombs. Marvel Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid at the Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut’s NILE CRUISE: ASWAN – KOM-OMBO – EDFU Spend bedrock. Consider an Optional Experience to the Temple and the Karnak Temple complex before 8 the day at leisure on-board relaxing, or consider Sun Temple of Abu Simbel before fl ying back to your fl ight to Cairo. (BB) Hotel: Ramses Hilton joining an excursion to Abu Simbel. Later, we’ll visit Cairo this aft ernoon.(BB) Hotel: Ramses Hilton the roofl ess Temple of Kom-Ombo, worshipping two gods. (BB, L, D) CAIRO – ALEXANDRIA Journey to the port city of CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Embark on a sightseeing 7 Alexandria, stopping en route at the Coptic 7 tour through the cacophony of Cairo’s busy Monasteries at Wadi el Natrun (if open). Dinner NILE CRUISE: EDFU – LUXOR Watch how the river streets. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary in this evening is at a local restaurant, serving local 9 gives life to an arid landscape and the people who live Old Cairo and see the ancient Citadel, the dishes in an unforgettable seaside setting. (BB, D) within it as you sail down the Nile to Luxor. (BB, L, D) AFRICA Alabaster Mosque and Tutankhamun’s priceless Hotel: Helnan Palestine treasures at the Egyptian Museum. (BB) DISEMBARK LUXOR – CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) Fly to 10 CAIRO – PYRAMID EXCURSION We travel to ALEXANDRIA SIGHTSEEING – CAIRO Delve into Cairo and spend the rest of the day at leisure. 8 Memphis to see the Colossus of Ramses II, then 8 the treasures of Alexander the Great’s once- Consider one of Trafalgar’s recommended Optional admire the Step Pyramid of Sakkara. Witness one prosperous Mediterranean city. Tour the Roman Experiences – a dinner cruise on a fl oating Visit trafalgar.com for full itinerary information, dates and prices of the seven wonders of the ancient world - The Amphitheatre and Pompey’s Pillar at the ancient restaurant. (BB) Hotel: Ramses Hilton Great Pyramids of Giza and see the enigmatic acropolis. Visit the Korn el Shoqafa Catacomb Great Sphinx. Enjoy some free time this evening and the National Museum, then drive back CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Your sightseeing tour Please note: Cruise itineraries on the Nile may vary occasionally according to seasonal circumstances. Visits to sights and highlights will not be affected. All three itineraries include a cruise to Cairo. along the legendary River Nile on board the most luxurious of ships; MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Nile Sapphire (or similar cruise ship). Abu Simbel Optional Experience available on all of or consider joining a Nile dinner cruise. (BB) (BB) Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis 11 through Cairo will include a visit to the Hanging these itineraries. Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo, the Alabaster DEPART CAIRO Our epic journey at its end, we DEPART CAIRO We say a fond farewell to Egypt Mosque and the Egyptian Museum. (BB) Shared Rooming: Room share is available on Trafalgar’s Egypt itineraries for departures up until 30 October 2019 9 say farewell to newfound friends and transfer to 9 and transfer to the airport at the end of our WR Welcome Reception BB Buff et Breakfast All prices are per person twin share and are subject to change and will be confi rmed in August 2019 the airport. (BB) journey. (BB) *Pricing: DEPART CAIRO Our expedition at its end, take a FB Full Breakfast 12 transfer to the airport for your onward journey. (BB) *Departures operate from 27 March 2019 to *Departures operate from 30 March 2019 to 30 October 2019 inclusive. 26 October 2019 inclusive. *Departures operate from 26 March 2019 to 29 October 2019 inclusive. Hieroglyphics 29
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BEST OF MOROCCO ARRIVE CASABLANCA Delve into the intrigue 1 and romance of Casablanca immortalised 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 16 MEALS | FROM £1650 pp * by Hollywood before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Grand Mogador City Centre
BEHOLD THE CACOPHONY OF BAZAARS AND SHIMMERING SAHARA WHEN YOU JOURNEY TO MOROCCO'S CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNES – FEZ 2 (2 NIGHTS) We continue along the coast to CHARMING CITIES OF CASABLANCA, FEZ AND MARRAKESH, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE LIFE-GIVING OASIS the capital, Rabat, where we'll embark on an OF TINGHIR, TODRA GORGE AND OUARZAZATE. orientation tour of the city including views of the grand 17th -century palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Travelling to the imperial city of Meknès, we'll see the grand gate of Bab el-Mansour adorned by green and white zeillij tiles. We arrive in Fez later today and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (BB) Hotel: Marriott J’nan Palace
FEZ SIGHTSEEING Join a Local Specialist 3 today to explore the medina, one of the largest thriving medieval centres in the world. See the royal palace and Dive into Culture during a visit to the round dye-pits and tanneries revealing Morocco's ancient leather craft . Spend the rest of the day shopping or relaxing in a lantern-lit courtyard away from the medina crowds. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to Connect with Locals over a Be My Guest dinner experience, featuring Moroccan specialities served with wine in a traditional Riad. (BB, D, , )
FEZ – MIDELT – ERFOUD We follow the old 4 caravan trail south, stopping for a Regional Meal in Midelt. Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafi lalt oasis, we arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the Gateway to the Sahara. (BB, RM, D) Hotel: Xaluca Kasbah
ERFOUD – TINGHIR – DADES VALLEY 5 Journeying west, we arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco. We continue through part of the Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains for one of the most dramatic views in the country. Enjoy a memorable Regional Meal, FEZ
Rabat then follow the route of a thousand kasbahs ◄ 2 to the fl ourishing Dades Valley. Here we will THE overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays with CASABLANCA Meknes Icons Stories, Xaluca Dades, surrounded by
1 1 panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. ◄ CITY TOUR in Fez, Marrakesh (BB, RM, D, ) Hotel: Xaluca Dades
Midelt ◄ ORIENTATION of Rabat, Meknes, DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AÏT BEN Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Essaouira, 6 HADDOU – MARRAKESH (2 NIGHTS) MOROCCO Casablanca Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. Spend some time MARRAKESH VISIT Midelt, Tafi lalt Oasis, Bahia exploring the sights during your orientation Tinghir 2 Palace, Aït Ben Haddou tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed fortifi ed village 1 1 of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains 1 ESSAOUIRA ERFOUD Aït Ben Haddou ◄ VIEW the Royal Palace in Rabat, the and continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass DADES to Marrakesh - the ‘Red City'. Marrakesh is Ouarzazate VALLEY Ziz Valley in Fez, Tinghir, the Todra Gorge home to Morocco's largest traditional souk and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca (market) where you may wish to spend some time learning the art of haggling. (BB) Hotel: Le Meridien N’Fis
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MORB.indd 1 08/06/2018 16:16 YOUR YOUR HOLIDAY DAY Holiday Planner Price PP Price PP BEST OF MOROCCO Start End Twin Start End Twin ARRIVE CASABLANCA Delve into the intrigue MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING Visit the ornate Casablanca Casablanca Share Casablanca Casablanca Share 1 and romance of Casablanca immortalised 7 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 16 MEALS | FROM £1650 pp * Bahia Palace during city orientation with your FR 05 APR SU 14 APR 1675 by Hollywood before meeting your travel Local Specialist and spend some time soaking FR 19 APR SU 28 APR 1675 FR 09 AUG SU 18 AUG 1650 companions and Travel Director for up the energy of Djemaa el Fna Square in the FR 26 APR SU 05 MAY 1675 FR 23 AUG SU 01 SEP 1650 a Welcome Reception. (WR) Old Quarter with its palm readers, acrobats, FR 30 AUG SU 08 SEP 1675 FR 03 MAY SU 12 MAY 1675 Hotel: Grand Mogador City Centre camels and snake-charmers. (BB) FR 17 MAY SU 26 MAY 1675 FR 06 SEP SU 15 SEP 1675 FR 31 MAY SU 09 JUN 1650 FR 13 SEP SU 22 SEP 1675 20 SEP 29 SEP 1675 BEHOLD THE CACOPHONY OF BAZAARS AND SHIMMERING SAHARA WHEN YOU JOURNEY TO MOROCCO'S CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNES – FEZ MARRAKESH – ESSAOUIRA We travel to the FR SU FR 14 JUN SU 23 JUN 1650 FR 27 SEP SU 06 OCT 1675 2 (2 NIGHTS) We continue along the coast to 8 laid-back shores of Essaouira this morning CHARMING CITIES OF CASABLANCA, FEZ AND MARRAKESH, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE LIFE-GIVING OASIS FR 28 JUN SU 07 JUL 1650 the capital, Rabat, where we'll embark on an stopping en route to visit a cooperative FR 04 OCT SU 13 OCT 1675 OF TINGHIR, TODRA GORGE AND OUARZAZATE. orientation tour of the city including views of involved in creating cosmetics from FR 12 JUL SU 21 JUL 1650 FR 11 OCT SU 20 OCT 1675 the grand 17th -century palace and Mausoleum traditional ingredients. Consider a delicious FR 26 JUL SU 04 AUG 1650 of Mohammed V. Travelling to the imperial seafood lunch and enjoy some free time Single Supplement (add to price above): £360 p.p city of Meknès, we'll see the grand gate of Bab before joining a city tour of UNESCO listed el-Mansour adorned by green and white zeillij medina, the walled Jewish Quarter and Skala tiles. We arrive in Fez later today and spend fortress. Spend the rest of the evening at the rest of the day at leisure. (BB) leisure. (BB) Hotel: Ocean Mogador Young traveller discount: Hotel: Marriott J’nan Palace SAVE £160 ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA This morning we FEZ SIGHTSEEING Join a Local Specialist 9 journey north to Casablanca where we will Multiple trip discount: 3 SAVE up to £42 today to explore the medina, one of the enjoy views of the magnifi cent Hassan II EARLY BIRD largest thriving medieval centres in the world. th Mosque, built for the late king's 60 birthday SAVINGS See the royal palace and Dive into Culture celebrations. Later, we join our Travel Triple room discount: during a visit to the round dye-pits and Director and companions for a Farewell SAVE £10 p.p. tanneries revealing Morocco's ancient leather Dinner to celebrate an unforgettable SAVE craft . Spend the rest of the day shopping or voyage of discovery. (BB, FD) Past guests: £168 p.p. relaxing in a lantern-lit courtyard away from Hotel: Grand Mogador City Centre Unlock VIP benefi ts the medina crowds. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to DEPART CASABLANCA Say goodbye to your Connect with Locals over a Be My Guest 10 new-found friends at the end of your dinner experience, featuring Moroccan Moroccan holiday. Transfers are available. specialities served with wine in a traditional TRIP Conditions apply. (BB) Highlights Riad. (BB, D, , ) Here’s just a sample of the many special handcraft ed FEZ – MIDELT – ERFOUD We follow the old Trafalgar highlights included in your trip. 4 caravan trail south, stopping for a Regional MORE ABOUT YOUR Meal in Midelt. Continuing along the Trip palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafi lalt CONNECT WITH LOCALS oasis, we arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, * All prices are per person, twin share. Specialty dinner of delicious Moroccan cuisine regarded as the Gateway to the Sahara. Airport transfers: On arrival at Casablanca Airport (BB, RM, D) Hotel: Xaluca Kasbah transfers will operate at 8am, 10am, 12pm and served with wine at a traditional Riad in Fez. 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own (Day 3) ERFOUD – TINGHIR – DADES VALLEY way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last 5 Journeying west, we arrive in Tinghir, one of travel day will arrive at Casablanca Airport at 7am, STAYS WITH STORIES the most beautiful oases in southern 10am and 12pm. Morocco. We continue through part of the Ramadan: During daylight hours from dawn to Promising paradise in the middle of the Atlas Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains sunset fasting takes place for Ramadan. It is Mountains, the African-styled Xaluca Dades is for one of the most dramatic views in the observed from Sunday 5 May to Tuesday 4 June country. Enjoy a memorable Regional Meal, surrounded by a spectacular mountainscape then follow the route of a thousand kasbahs 2019 in Morocco. The order of sightseeing and with panoramic views of the Dades Valley and its to the fl ourishing Dades Valley. Here we will meals may be adjusted. Berber villages. ( Day 5) overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays with Pricing: All prices are subject to change and will be Stories, Xaluca Dades, surrounded by confi rmed in August 2019 DIVE INTO CULTURE panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. TRIP CODE: MORB (BB, RM, D, ) Hotel: Xaluca Dades Visit a traditional tannery and dye-pit for a fascinating glimpse into an ancient practice.
DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AÏT BEN (Day 3) 6 HADDOU – MARRAKESH (2 NIGHTS) INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such AFRICA famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', Our prices do not include scheduled fl ights. Prices 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. Spend some time can change on a daily basis and we want to ensure exploring the sights during your orientation we off er the latest and most competitive rates, tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed fortifi ed village giving you fl exibility and choice – Speak to our Travel of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains Experts now for more details. and continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the ‘Red City'. Marrakesh is home to Morocco's largest traditional souk (market) where you may wish to spend some time learning the art of haggling. (BB) Hotel: Le Meridien N’Fis
WR Welcome Reception L Lunch DW Dinner with Wine Dive Into Culture BB Buff et Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Stays with Stories FB Full Breakfast RM Regional Meal Connect With Locals 31
MORB.indd 2 08/06/2018 16:16 TRAVEL insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged, but where a surcharge is payable, there will be an administration charge INFO of £1 per person, together with an amount to cover the Large print version is available at: trafalgar.com agent’s commission. If this means paying more than 10% on the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS INFORMATION with a full refund of all money paid, except for any premium paid to us for holiday insurance and amendment charges, VICTORIA FALLS AND BOTSWANA ALL OTHER TRIPS ADDITIONAL AIR TICKETS EXTRA ACCOMMODATION CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS provided that you do so within 14 days of notifi cation of the Deposit Required £500 Deposit Required £250 Deposit Required As per airline policy Deposit Required No additional deposit required Deposit Required No additional deposit required surcharge. Alternatively, you may accept a change to another Final Payment 90 days Final Payment 45 days Final Payment As per airline policy Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday holiday if we are able to offer you one. If it is of equivalent or higher price you will not have to pay more, but if it is of NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price. 90 days and over Deposit 90 days and over Deposit 90 days and over £30 plus airline charges 90 days and over £15 90 days and over £15 Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes 89-46 days 25% 89-46 days Deposit 89-46 days £30 plus airline charges 89-46 days £15 89-46 days £15 mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please Higher of £15 or 25% 45-31 days 50% 45-31 days 25% 45-31 days £30 plus airline charges 45-31 days Higher of £15 or 25% 45-31 days note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in of accommodation price of transfer price local currency and some apparent changes have no impact Higher of £15 or 30% 30-15 days 75% 30-15 days 50% 30-15 days £30 plus airline charges 30-15 days Higher of £15 or 30% 30-15 days on the price of your travel due to contractual and other of accommodation price of transfer price protection in place. 14-1 days 100% 14-1 days 75% 14-1 days £30 plus airline charges 14-1 days 100% of accommodation price 14-1 days 100% of transfer price Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to Departure Day/ Departure Day/ Departure Day/No show 100% Departure Day/No show 100% Departure Day/ £30 plus airline charges 100% of accommodation price 100% of transfer price change without notice and will be confi rmed at time of No show No show No show booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as YOUR GUIDED HOLIDAY BOOKING Note hotel room sizes, standards, facilities and services NOT INCLUDED IN GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your luggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services Your agreement is with Trafalgar Tours Limited ("Trafalgar"), provided may vary from country to country and region to Any items and matters not referred to above, including, All guests including children must be in possession of a insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional air- Company Number 50679, a company registered in Guernsey region and are often local in style. airfares to and from your destination, air-related taxes and machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to related restrictions apply. whose registered offi ce address is Travel House, Rue du Cruises Per person prices are based on two persons sharing fees (except where specifi ed); additional fees charged trip return date along with applicable visas. Please refer to make the claim to your insurer. Guided Holiday Participation On all guided holidays Manoir, St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands, GY1 2JH. a cabin with two berths, private shower and toilet. A limited by airlines such as checked and/or excess luggage, seat “Passports and Visas” section. Due to government imposed Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. A contract will come into existence between us when you number of single cabins are available at an extra cost. On Nile selections and any other services; passport and visa fees; security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied make a reservation with us. Enrolment in and payment for cruises, triple rooms are not available. insurances of all kinds; tips/gratuities to Travel Directors, contact information is required for all guests prior to the early departure from a guided holiday, including but not by an adult, who will be responsible for their welfare and a guided holiday shall constitute acceptance by the guest of Free WiFi Internet Service Complimentary WiFi service Local Host, Local Specialists and Motorcoach Drivers; release of travel documents. limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests the terms and conditions in this brochure. These cannot be is available in some Trafalgar hotel guestrooms and/or the laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages and meals not It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for any Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover under the legal age for alcohol consumption in the country varied except in writing by an offi cer of the Company public areas of some hotels. For further information on which detailed in the itinerary; Optional Experiences; and all items and all visas, reciprocity fees, affi davits, immunizations, etc. that such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or being visited. Minors under age 18 traveling to certain All contracts with Trafalgar are made subject to the terms of countries WiFi is offered in as well as daily data allowances of a personal nature. Additional taxes and surcharges may are required to be permitted entry into each destination. In guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, foreign countries must be accompanied by both parents or these booking conditions and are governed by English law please refer to the Trafalgar website trafalgar.com/wifi . be collected by foreign governmental and non-governmental some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) fees or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. have a notarised letter of consent signed by the parent(s) and the jurisdiction of the English Courts, you may however, Travel Director Guided holidays are conducted in English entities. The price does not cover costs and expenses, and/or departure taxes/ exit fees which will be collected at the AIR ARRANGEMENTS not traveling. Trafalgar is not responsible for any losses if you choose the jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you by a professional Travel Director. In Egypt, only itineraries of including your return home, if you leave the guided holiday airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. Reservations/Ticketing Trafalgar does not hold an fail to have appropriate documentation. If the other parent is wish to do so. 10 guests or more will be guided by a Travel Director. whether of your own volition, our decision based on Please note that entry to any country may be refused even if allocation of air seats and all fl ight reservations are made on deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarised statement must be obtained as proof. Trafalgar seeks to The invalidity of any provisions herein shall not affect the behaviour that disrupts the trip, due to illness, action by any the required information and travel documents are complete. request and are subject to the terms and conditions of the In the unlikely event that there are fi fteen guests or less provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience validity of any other provisions. The agreement shall be travelling on a departure, Trafalgar reserves the right to government or other reason. This list is illustrative and not a For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents and airline. To confi rm your air reservation full air payment at time construed as though the invalid provision was not contained complete list of every item not included. visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry and for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests with special needs operate this departure on an individual basis with private of booking is usually required however on some airlines and or disabilities. Please note the following: herein and was replaced with an enforceable provision as transfers and individual arrangements. Please refer to the RESERVATIONS & PAYMENTS exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent or local routes Trafalgar may be able to hold fl ight options for up to similar as possible to the original provision. individual guided holiday. Itinerary extensions are operated consular services. Obtaining and carrying these documents is 7 days (a deposit may be required). In these circumstances - Guests must advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, 1. Your guided holiday will be confi rmed after receipt of a of any physical, medical or other special needs that Disclaimer Travel is personal and each individual’s goals on a locally hosted basis using regular English-speaking Local non-refundable, non-transferable deposit as detailed in your sole responsibility. Trafalgar bears no responsibility full air payment is due within 7 days or the fl ight reservation and experiences may differ. Trafalgar will not be bound by, Host services. for such information and will not be responsible will automatically be cancelled. On receipt of full air payment require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable the Summary Booking and Cancellation Terms table. We modifi cations to its policies, practices and procedures or liable for, any description, photograph, representation or Meals Meals are included as detailed on itineraries. reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any for advising and/or obtaining required travel your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are fi nal. This will be warranty made by or provided by any independent third documentation for any guest, or for any delays, regardless of future price fl uctuations up or down. When when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter Sightseeing Experiences, entrance fees and an English- reason and shall in that event return any deposit received. the nature of the services provided. party sales representative, Travel Agent, or other person or speaking Local Specialist (when required) are included as If not received within 7 calendar days of booking, the damages, and/or losses including missed portions of booking fl ights, you will be required, at the time of booking, to entity relating to any holiday offered by Trafalgar. reservation will automatically be cancelled. On certain your holiday related to improper documentation or provide us the full name as detailed on the passport, passport - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically detailed in the itinerary pages. able to travel. Departure Date The departure date is the date indicated Transfers Between airports, hotels, railway stations and departures, deposits may be required at time of booking government decisions about entry. number, date and place of issue for each guest. on the booking confi rmation. to hold seats. BOOKING CHANGES, Changes to flight itineraries and name changes - Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar may piers are included as indicated on each guided holiday exclude an individual from participating in a guided holiday Security Security is a major concern to all of us and the itinerary. There will be no refund for missed or unused 2. Air-inclusive bookings may require an additional non- CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may situation globally is constantly changing. Events around the refundable deposit or payment in full at the time of result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the or an activity if the individual’s participation poses a threat transfers. If you did not purchase your fl ights from Trafalgar, Booking Changes A fee of £15 or more per person, per to the health or safety of others. This decision, made world, coupled with the “Travel Advisories” put out by various you will need to provide your arrival and departure fl ight booking, see Air Arrangements section. change plus any further cost we incur, will be charged for any guest’s responsibility. governments, may at times necessitate changes to the Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) solely by Trafalgar, to exclude an individual will be based information to Trafalgar at the time of booking. It is your 3. Final payment for your land reservation will be due prior revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking on an individualized assessment based on reasonable accommodations and itinerary or even trip cancellation. You responsibility to update Trafalgar with any changes to your to departure no later than as detailed in the Summary is confi rmed. Costs and charges may increase closer to the change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings must accept these risks involved in travel to any country that are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on fl ight schedule to ensure that you receive your transfers. Booking and Cancellation Terms table. Payment in full will departure date that changes are made. We will try to make the best available objective evidence to determine the may experience security diffi culties and accept responsibility Failure to do so may result in missing these services and no be required at time of booking for reservations made less your requested change but it may not be possible. at any time. for your own travel decisions. nature, duration and severity of the risk, the probability refund shall be due for missed arrival transfers resulting from than 45 days prior to the departure date. A change of guided holiday date or itinerary within 45 days of Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee of that potential injury will occur and whether reasonable WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE missing or outdated fl ight information. 4. Trafalgar reserves the right to cancel the reservation departure date will be treated as a cancellation. Cancellation $75 per person, reduced to $35 if air ticket has not been modifi cations of policies, practices or procedures will GUIDED HOLIDAY PRICE Porterage Luggage handling of one suitcase per person, at and impose cancellation charges if any payment is not fees will apply except when the change is to an earlier issued prior to cancellation, plus any airline penalties. Airline mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given if the decision Private Door to Door See page 35 for full terms each guided holiday hotel and porter service at airports for received as detailed within the Summary Booking and departure date and the guided holiday price is equivalent or imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. is made to exclude a guest. and conditions. intra-air inclusive guided holidays, is included in the price. Cancellation Terms table above. Trafalgar will not be greater, in which case a £15 (or more) per person amendment Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some other airfares booked are non-refundable. - Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as Intra-trip Travel By private motorcoach, trains, cruises Motor coach Luggage Allowances: Due to limited coach responsible for lost land and/or air reservations. fee will be charged. wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or and ferries (see itineraries). capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not 5. Credit Card Bookings: Trafalgar should be advised of your You must also pay any charges imposed by airlines for any Airline Seating Seats are limited in our contracted class of services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or Air Transportation Not included unless otherwise exceeding 30”x18”x10” (76x46x25cm) and weight credit card number when making your reservation directly changes, including name and date changes. This can be up service and may not be available on every fl ight. Trafalgar does dressing). A Traveller who requires services of a personal outlined in each itinerary page price panel. not exceeding 50 lbs./23kg. Carry-on/hand luggage is with us. For security purposes, we are required to collect to 100% of the value of the ticket. not hold block space on any airline and does not assure seat nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should Guided Holiday By air-conditioned luxury motorcoaches. restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12”x11”x6” the guest’s credit card billing address, card expiration date Names Changes A fee of £50 per person will be charged availability for every single guided vacation departure date. Not strongly consider bringing a companion to provide such On some Regional holidays, including Morocco (30x28x14 cm) to fi t under your coach seat or in the small and the customer verifi cation code every time a payment for name changes or name corrections together with any all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may charge for pre- assistance and must understand that other Travellers, motorcoaches without toilet facilities are used. If due to overhead compartment. Carry-ons with telescopic is applied. We do not charge credit card fees. airline penalties and other costs or charges incurred. assigned seats. Seat assignments are not guaranteed and are Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will not be available for circumstances beyond our control motorcoaches are used handles and wheels will not fi t in the overhead 6. Any special meal requirements, including allergies, must CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES subject to change without notice due to a schedule change, such purposes. equipment change or other unforeseen circumstances. Seating otherwise than as advertised, a refund of £7 per person will compartments or under seats and therefore, cannot be provided at time of booking and are received on a Travel arrangements for any member of the party may be - Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on be made. be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry-on/hand REQUEST basis only. Trafalgar cannot assure special is solely under the airline’s control. Any additional charge cancelled at any time by written notice by the person who imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where pre- guided holidays. Toilets may be affected by higher altitude or extreme weather luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and meal requests will be fulfi lled and does not assume made the booking. Please note the following: - Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any must be taken on and off the coach by you each day of the assigned seats are not offered or different seats are desired, conditions such as freezing temperatures and for the comfort responsibility or liability if requests are not fulfi lled. • If notice of cancellation is received by Trafalgar more than necessary medical attention must be sought at a local guided holiday. 7. Your Travel Agent shall hold all monies for each and every guests must contact airline(s) directly to arrange seating of those on board the motorcoach the toilets may have to be 45 days prior to the guided holiday departure date, deposit assignments as well as special meal requests. Trafalgar does facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is A charge of US$6/CA$6 or local currency equivalent per person named in the booking until the booking is confi rmed closed. In these circumstances, additional rest breaks will be will be retained. not assure that these requests will be granted. not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due incorporated into the itinerary. travelling day will be collected by the Travel Director if a at which time your Travel Agent shall provide those monies to unavailability of medical services, or medical services second piece of luggage is permitted to be carried, or if • If full payment is not received 45 days prior to departure Airline Availability Trafalgar reserves the right to offer Hotel Accommodation Prices are per person, based promptly to us. You consent to us depositing monies date, Trafalgar has the right to cancel your reservation. obtained while on holiday, or for the quality of the care suitcase exceeds weight or size limits. This is not assurance received by us as required by law. We will be entitled to alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline on two persons sharing with private bath or shower. Triple Trafalgar will not be responsible for lost reservations. schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, fl ight or services received. Medical care in other countries is that luggage in excess of limits on size, weight and number keep interest earned on monies. You consent that all monies not always comparable to care that you may receive in rooms may be available on selected holidays in limited • Notice of cancellation must be made in writing directly to cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility of of pieces will be permitted on the coach. paid to us whether through your Travel Agent, by deposit or your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical numbers. Triple rooms will often feature one foldaway Trafalgar or through your Travel Agent. the airline. Trafalgar will not be responsible or liable for such bed plus one double bed. Three adults may fi nd these Trafalgar and Trafalgar’s affi liated entities shall not be liable otherwise, may be disbursed by us as and when we see fi t. insurance that will cover you while on holiday. Your regular for loss or damage to luggage or any guest’s belongings. • If a person in a party cancels and there is a room change delays or rescheduling. health insurance benefi ts may not apply abroad. rooms small and suitcase space slightly restricted. They are Book Early/Early Bird Savings Savings are applied caused by this cancellation (such as a Twin to Single, or generally more suitable for two adults and one child. Quad Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travel at the time of booking, apply to the LAND-only portion Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special - In purchasing your holiday, you attest that you are Director who will assist in completing a lost property form Triple to Twin), charges for the new room type will be the meal requests can be requested at time of booking. Trafalgar occupancy is based on four people sharing one room with of holidays featuring the “Early Bird Savings” in the price responsibility of the remaining party. physically fi t for it. If you have concerns please request two beds and may be used only for two adults and two that can be used for an insurance claim. Trafalgar cannot panel, and require full payment by the applicable discount does not assure the request will be granted. Frequent Flyer additional details about your journey from your Travel children aged 17 or younger. Quad rooms are only available assist in locating lost items after the guest disembarks or deadline dates (see “Ways to Save” section). If full payment The charges detailed in the Summary Booking and miles can be accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using Agent or Trafalgar. Cancellation Terms table will apply when notice of mileage are not permitted. Many airlines do not automatically on Family Experiences with a limit of 2 adults in that room. completes the Trafalgar holiday. is not received by the correct date - as stated on the invoice - Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive Accommodation is typically based on two-bedded rooms Airline Luggage Allowances Airlines may impose stricter - the discount will be removed and the booking will be cancellation is given after the booking is confi rmed. add frequent fl yer numbers to records for fl ights booked and ticketed by Trafalgar. It is the guest’s responsibility to request walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, with a private bath. Rollaway beds are not included in either weight and size limits for luggage and may also charge fees re-priced. These discounts are not valid on all itineraries • If a guest fails to join the guided holiday on the day of steps and/or locations which may not be easily accessible the triple or quad prices. for checked luggage, including the fi rst checked bag. Please or departure dates; do not apply to optional extensions, departure, cancellation fees will be 100% (unless the guest frequent fl yer credit from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be responsible for matters concerning frequent fl yer miles. or accessible by wheelchair. During the guided holiday, Every effort has been made to reserve two-bed rooms; check with your airline(s) directly or ifl ybags.com for their airfares, government taxes and fees, air fl ight supplements, notifi es us of the delay and joins the guided holiday later Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels however, on some occasions, rooms with one double bed most current luggage regulations and related fees. Trafalgar extra nights’ accommodation, transfers or any cruise portion at their own expense). GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. may be the only choice available. These rooms will be is not responsible for additional fees imposed by air carriers of a holiday. This offer is subject to availability, applies to new • Cancellation fees as per the Summary Booking Guided Holiday Prices Prices are in Pound Sterling, per These parties are independent entities which Trafalgar does allocated to single Travellers and couples fi rst; other rooms regarding luggage. bookings only and may be withdrawn at any time without and Cancellation Terms table apply to additional person, twin-share and based on costs, tariffs, rates, taxes, not control. Trafalgar cannot guarantee disability access or may feature a single bed and rollaway bed, murphy bed or Tips/Gratuities Tips/gratuities are included for services notice. See the dates and rates section of the itinerary online accommodation and/or chargeable transfers prior to charges, levies and exchange rates as of the date of production accommodations for guests traveling on international sleeper sofa. A limited number of twin rooms are available on guided holiday, except to your Motorcoach Driver, at trafalgar.com for current availability. and after the guided holiday or cruise reserved through of this brochure (see back cover). Should these change, the guided holidays. with our Shared Rooming service. Trafalgar shall not be Local Host, Local Specialists and Travel Director whose tips/ Travel Documents Provided full payment has been Trafalgar and are additional to any cancellation fees or price of your holiday may increase. No surcharges regarding Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent responsible or liable for any claims or issues arising out gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis received travel documents will be sent in electronic format other charges that may be levied by your Travel Agent. cost or currency fl uctuations will be made to the LAND third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of the of the shared rooming. Special room requests (adjacent, at the end of your holiday. Included tips/gratuities cover all no later than 21 days prior to departure. You may opt to Airline Flights/Tickets: After deposit has been received, any element only price once the deposit is received. holiday package provided by us. Your contract will be with connecting or lower-fl oor rooms, as examples) must be services provided by dining-room waiters, housekeeping staff receive hard copy documents in which case these will be sent change prior to airline ticketing incurs a £15 service fee per We will not increase the price of your holiday after we the operator of the experience. We are not responsible for made at time of booking. Special room requests are not and porters at hotels. to you approximately 21 days prior to the departure date. person or if after ticketing a £30 service fee per person. This receive your deposit except for where there are increases providing of the experience, or anything that happens during guaranteed and are based on availability at time of check-in. Optional Prepaid Gratuities If you have prepaid your If fi nal payment is not received when due, costs to courier is in addition to any airfare rate increase and any additional in transportation costs (including cruise and airline-imposed the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor activities Many hotels are 100% smoke-free, including all guest rooms, gratuities to your Travel Director and Driver, this will be documents will be the responsibility of the Travel Agent. If change fees imposed by the Airline. Some airfares including fuel surcharges), taxes, dues, charges, fees or levies imposed and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms and public spaces. detailed within your holiday documentation. Please note you are leaving home earlier, please ask your Travel Agent to published fares booked by Trafalgar are non-changeable and by any government or its agencies and any changes to airport own decisions about experiences and participate only in Smoking in a non-smoking room may result in a fi ne. that prepaid gratuities cover only the land portion of your request your travel documents well in advance. Please also non-refundable. See Air Cancellation Section. taxes or fees. There will be no change to the price within 30 activities that suit your physical ability: we suggest that you Substitute hotels may be used sometimes. We try to use holiday itinerary. We offer this option on the majority of our make sure that you provide your Travel Agent with the fl ight • Trafalgar is not responsible for other travel arrangements days of your departure date. speak with your medical provider if you have questions hotels of similar standard. Hotel Frequent Traveller program holiday itineraries. Please check the holiday price panels for details that are booked independently no less than 21 days that you or your party has made outside Trafalgar and Where holiday prices are surcharged, we will absorb an about your abilities. We recommend you check whether points are not earned with hotels on Trafalgar holidays. the applicable holidays where this option is available. prior to fl ight departure date. which are affected by our cancellations. amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes any insurance you have also includes your participation in
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Africa_Extros_2018_UK.indd 32 07/06/2018 10:09 insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only adventure activities you may undertake. circumstances please check with the respective national tourist convention which may apply to the services provided by the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged, but where Trafalgar may, in its sole discretion, decline booking any office before selecting a specific departure date. us, our suppliers or agents with respect to any claim of any and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid a surcharge is payable, there will be an administration charge guest or remove any guest who cannot comply or refuses Extended stays If you arranged with us to remain at a nature brought by you against us as a result of the provision by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. Large print version is available at: trafalgar.com of £1 per person, together with an amount to cover the to comply with Trafalgar’s terms and conditions. If this destination before or after your guided holiday, your stay will of those services. International conventions which apply may However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be agent’s commission. If this means paying more than 10% on occurs, you are responsible for the cost of travel back to your be at your sole expense as is the transfer to either the hotel include: Warsaw Convention 1929, (as amended by Hague possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday hometown and Trafalgar shall not be liable for your losses or airport. Please see the ‘Extend Your Holiday’ section for a Protocol and Montreal Protocol) in relation to air travel, or you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme SUMMARY BOOKING AND CANCELLATION TERMS INFORMATION with a full refund of all money paid, except for any premium and no refund shall be provided. list of pre- and post-guided holiday accommodation. Space is Montreal Convention; the Berne Convention for rail travel; (or your credit card issuer where applicable). paid to us for holiday insurance and amendment charges, Behaviour We are here to provide the best services limited and if available is for up to three nights before and/ Athens Convention 1974 for carriage by sea; the Geneva If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are VICTORIA FALLS AND BOTSWANA ALL OTHER TRIPS ADDITIONAL AIR TICKETS EXTRA ACCOMMODATION CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS provided that you do so within 14 days of notification of the possible but in doing so we will not tolerate abusive or or after each guided holiday. Breakfast and luggage handling Convention for carriage by road and the Paris Convention unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, Deposit Required £500 Deposit Required £250 Deposit Required As per airline policy Deposit Required No additional deposit required Deposit Required No additional deposit required surcharge. Alternatively, you may accept a change to another aggressive behaviour from our guests. We will refuse to deal is not included unless otherwise noted. Trafalgar does not 1962 for Hotels. We are to be regarded as having all the through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons Final Payment 90 days Final Payment 45 days Final Payment As per airline policy Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday Final Payment In accordance with guided holiday holiday if we are able to offer you one. If it is of equivalent with and may terminate the holiday of guests who assault our provide complimentary transfers for guests booking pre-and benefits of these conventions on limiting our liability in of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make or higher price you will not have to pay more, but if it is of Company Representatives or who are abusive or aggressive. post-night accommodations. However, inexpensive airport relation to any claim for death, injury, loss, damage and delay a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY NO OF DAYS PENALTY lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price. When you make a booking, you accept responsibility for the transfers can be purchased from Trafalgar. If your extra night to guests and luggage. scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or 90 days and over Deposit 90 days and over Deposit 90 days and over £30 plus airline charges 90 days and over £15 90 days and over £15 Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes proper conduct of all members of your party during your accommodation is not the hotel where your guided holiday Errors and Omissions In the case of computer or human benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims 89-46 days 25% 89-46 days Deposit 89-46 days £30 plus airline charges 89-46 days £15 89-46 days £15 mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, stay. We reserve the right at any time to terminate the travel begins or ends, you will be responsible for your transfer billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice participants which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please arrangements and/or cease to deal with any party member(s) arrangements at your own expense. with correct billing. non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, Higher of £15 or 25% 1 days Higher of £15 or 25% note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in 45-31 days 50% 45-31 days 25% 45-31 days £30 plus airline charges 45-31 days of accommodation price 45-3 of transfer price whose behaviour, in the reasonable opinion of us or our For your comfort Trafalgar operates a daily seat rotation Every effort is made to ensure brochure accuracy at the the Travel Agent (or your credit card issuer where applicable). local currency and some apparent changes have no impact suppliers, may cause danger, upset, disruption or distress to system and enforces a strict no smoking (including time of going to press; however, Trafalgar cannot be You also agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to Higher of £15 or 30% 5 days Higher of £15 or 30% on the price of your travel due to contractual and other 30-15 days 75% 30-15 days 50% 30-15 days £30 plus airline charges 30-15 days of accommodation price 30-1 of transfer price anyone else or damage to property. Full cancellation charges e-cigarettes) and no alcohol policy on board motorcoaches. held responsible for printing or typographical errors, or another body, if that other body has paid sums you have protection in place. claimed under the ATOL scheme. 14-1 days 100% 14-1 days 75% 14-1 days £30 plus airline charges 14-1 days 100% of accommodation price 14-1 days 100% of transfer price will apply and no refund will be made. We shall have no Regular comfort stops are made on traveling days. Many errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Moreover, Other Fees and Taxes Taxes and fees are subject to obligation to pay compensation or meet any costs or expenses hotels, restaurants, trains, cruises and other venues are 100% photographs and descriptions of locations or attractions are When you buy a package holiday that does not include a Departure Day/ Departure Day/ 100% of accommodation price Departure Day/ 100% of transfer price change without notice and will be confirmed at time of smoke free. Departure Day/No show 100% Departure Day/No show 100% No show £30 plus airline charges No show No show (including but not limited to alternative accommodation and merely representative of conditions that existed at time of flight, protection is provided by way of a bond held by ABTA. booking. Any additional fees charged by the airlines such as return transportation arrangements) guest may incur as a Guided Holiday Cancellation Trafalgar reserves the right brochure printing and conditions may not be the same at the ABTA STATEMENT We are a Member of ABTA, If the reason for your cancellation is covered under your luggage handling, seat selections, and/or any other services result of the travel arrangements being terminated. to cancel or re-schedule any guided holiday departure in time of your journey. membership number Y181X. We are obliged to maintain a insurance, you may be able to reclaim these charges from are the sole responsibility of the guest(s). Additional air- If you damage the accommodation in which you are staying any circumstances, including in accordance with operating The airline(s) featured or nominated in this brochure do high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. your insurer. You or your Travel Agent are responsible to related restrictions apply. or any property, you must reimburse the accommodation requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If not by virtue of their endorsement of this brochure commit We can also offer you ABTA’s scheme for the resolution make the claim to your insurer. Guided Holiday Participation On all guided holidays provider or property owner concerned for the cost of the cancellation is made by Trafalgar any time prior to departure or represent themselves either as contracting with any of disputes which is approved by the Chartered Trading Illness or Absence Early return expenses are the children under 5 years of age are not eligible to travel. damage before the end of your stay if the cost has been date of the guided holiday except when you failed to pay purchaser of a holiday from Trafalgar group or as having any Standards Institute. If we can’t resolve your complaint, guest’s responsibility. There is no refund for absence or Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied established by then or as soon as it has been established the final balance on time, Trafalgar will either refund the other legal relationship with them. go to abta.com to use ABTA’s simple procedure. Further early departure from a guided holiday, including but not by an adult, who will be responsible for their welfare and if later. You must indemnify us for the full amount of any amount received for the guided holiday booking, or offer All bookings made with any provider of any transport, information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving limited to missed hotels, transfers, meals or sightseeing. supervision. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests claim (also including legal costs) made against us. Criminal a comparable holiday if available. Trafalgar will refund facilities, meals, other goods or of any services are subject disputes can be found on abta.com. Trafalgar urges you to purchase travel insurance to cover under the legal age for alcohol consumption in the country proceedings may be instigated. Trafalgar is not responsible any difference in price if the alternative is of a lower price to terms and conditions and exclusions and/or limitations of Booking Arrangements Your booking arrangements such circumstances. Trafalgar makes no representation or being visited. Minors under age 18 traveling to certain for any costs incurred concerning a guest removed from a however, the guest will be responsible for additional costs if liability imposed by them in relation to matters not covered can be made through your Travel Agent or with us directly. guarantees concerning reimbursement, scope of coverage, foreign countries must be accompanied by both parents or guided holiday or aircraft, ship or train. Guests agree not the alternative is priced higher. Trafalgar is not responsible for particularly and expressly by our agreement with Trafalgar. When you make a booking you must be at least 18 years of or other aspects of any travel insurance policy or claim. have a notarised letter of consent signed by the parent(s) to hold Trafalgar or any of its related entities liable for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations age at the time of booking. You are guaranteeing that you not traveling. Trafalgar is not responsible for any losses if you and is not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on If you decide that you do not want to visit a country or part of AIR ARRANGEMENTS actions taken under these terms and conditions. a country you intended to visit because of any law, condition understand and have the authority to accept and do accept fail to have appropriate documentation. If the other parent is Young Traveller Discount The Young Traveller must be other travel arrangements including air tickets. on behalf of yourself and all members of your party the Reservations/Ticketing Trafalgar does not hold an deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarised or requirement of any government or governmental allocation of air seats and all flight reservations are made on under age 18 on the departure date to be eligible for the Trafalgar will also pay compensation except in circumstances authority, official, servant or agent, you are responsible for terms of these booking conditions. We will deal only with statement must be obtained as proof. Trafalgar seeks to discount, and must be accompanied by an adult, sharing a of force majeure, where the holiday is cancelled because the the lead booking name in all subsequent correspondence request and are subject to the terms and conditions of the provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable travel experience any costs, expenses, charges, fees, losses or damage incurred airline. To confirm your air reservation full air payment at time twin or triple room. Only two Young Traveller Discounts per minimum number of guests required for a particular travel as a consequence and any cancellation or amendment fees. and dealings. You are responsible for making all payments for all guests. Trafalgar welcomes guests with special needs room are permitted, except on Family Experiences, where the arrangement is not reached (and you are informed of this due, ensuring the accuracy of all personal details and other of booking is usually required however on some airlines and or disabilities. Please note the following: None of the companies in the Trafalgar group of companies, routes Trafalgar may be able to hold flight options for up to limit is three. This discount can be combined with our ‘Book in good time) or where you fail to pay the final balance or any of their staff or agents, accept any responsibility or information supplied in respect of yourself and your party, 7 days (a deposit may be required). In these circumstances - Guests must advise Trafalgar, at time of booking, Together’ discount. The Young Traveller Discount may not be in time. The level of compensation depends on when we liability for your acts, omissions, defaults, conduct, state of notifying us of any changes or cancellations and for receiving full air payment is due within 7 days or the flight reservation of any physical, medical or other special needs that applicable on certain itineraries or regions and applies to the inform you of the cancellation, and is set out in "Itinerary health, condition or circumstances. correspondence and keeping your party informed. will automatically be cancelled. On receipt of full air payment require accommodating. Trafalgar will make reasonable land only portion of a trip. Please see ‘Ways to Save’ for details. Variations" above. Additional Optional Experiences With Trafalgar, you modifications to its policies, practices and procedures Travel Insurance Trafalgar recommends that all guests COMPLAINT PROCEDURES your airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges are final. This will be Itinerary Variations Trafalgar strives to improve guided & CONSUMER PROTECTION will enjoy many famous highlights as included features when necessary, unless doing so will fundamentally alter holiday itineraries, services and features. If improvements purchase comprehensive Travel Insurance. Certain countries on your guided holiday, at no extra cost. An exciting array regardless of future price fluctuations up or down. When Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during booking flights, you will be required, at the time of booking, to the nature of the services provided. can be made, or if circumstances beyond our control make have a requirement for foreign visitors to have valid medical of additional Optional Experiences and Activities may be - Guests must ensure they are medically and physically changes necessary, we reserve the right to vary itineraries insurance on entry. Trafalgar cannot be held responsible your holiday please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/Local made available to further enhance your experience. These provide us the full name as detailed on the passport, passport Representative immediately, who will try to make things number, date and place of issue for each guest. able to travel. and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods multiple for denied entry if a guest is unable to provide details to Experiences and Activities are optional, and are offered at - Trafalgar may impose safety requirements. Trafalgar may departures may operate, sometimes in reverse order; hotels authorities of insurance or denial of entry for any reason. right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please write to special preferential prices. They can be booked only after Changes to flight itineraries and name changes Trafalgar’s Guest Relations Department at the address below and/or corrections may either not be allowed or may exclude an individual from participating in a guided holiday may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages. On guided RESPONSIBILITY you start your guided holiday, as many of them are carefully or an activity if the individual’s participation poses a threat holidays which include cruises, the ship may be changed for within sixty (60) days of the end of the Trafalgar holiday, as programmed to coincide with highlights available at the result in penalties charged by the airline. These are the Complete Agreement These booking conditions, together it is important that you provide us the information quickly. guest’s responsibility. to the health or safety of others. This decision, made operational reasons. Departures in early and late season with the other terms incorporated into this contract referred time of your visit. A detailed list and cost of these will be solely by Trafalgar, to exclude an individual will be based are potentially operated in cool weather conditions. As a Please quote your booking reference number and all relevant included in your travel documentation as well as available Airlines (and other travel providers including Trafalgar) to below, represent the entire agreement between the information. Failure to follow this procedure may delay or change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings on an individualized assessment based on reasonable result, itinerary variations may occur. Certain activities may parties. on the Trafalgar website. You can book and pay for them not be precisely as described or may not be available due to deny us the opportunity to investigate and rectify the are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change judgment that relies on current medical evidence or on Disclaimer of Liability Trafalgar shall be responsible to through your Travel Director, by cash or credit card. Optional the best available objective evidence to determine the seasonality or weather conditions. We will try to notify you problem, which may affect the way your complaint is dealt Experiences may vary due to seasonal conditions and at any time. for supplying the services and accommodation described with and your rights under this contract. nature, duration and severity of the risk, the probability or your Travel Agent of changes. If your enjoyment may be in this brochure with reasonable skill and care. Where the require minimum guest participation. Prices are subject to Air Cancellation Cancellations incur a service fee of that potential injury will occur and whether reasonable diminished by such limitations, please check with us or your Data Protection To process your guided holiday booking, change without notice. Please also see the relevant section $75 per person, reduced to $35 if air ticket has not been contract is not performed, or is performed improperly by us Trafalgar will need to use personal information for you modifications of policies, practices or procedures willTravel Agent before making a reservation. or our agents, suppliers or other co-operating organisations of "Guided Holiday Participation" regarding limitation issued prior to cancellation, plus any airline penalties. Airline mitigate the risk. No refunds will be given if the decision In the event that we make a major change to your holiday and guests in your booking. Personal information may (exclusion) of our liability for Optional Experiences operated imposed penalties may be up to 100% of the air ticket price. we will pay you appropriate compensation unless this failure include each guest’s name, address, phone number, email is made to exclude a guest. (which does not include, for example, changes to aircraft is due to i) you; ii) a third party unconnected with the by independent third party suppliers. Published Fares, Priced Match Fares, Promo Fares and some type, change of accommodation to another of the same address, passport number, and sensitive information such as IMPORTANT NOTE It is the guest’s responsibility to other airfares booked are non-refundable. - Trafalgar does not provide personal devices (such as provision of these services where this failure is unforeseeable wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or standard, or alteration of your outward/return flights by health, medical, dietary, mobility, religious or other special ensure all necessary visas are obtained prior to departure Airline Seating Seats are limited in our contracted class of or unavoidable; iii) unusual or unforeseeable circumstances requirements. This personal information may be passed on services of a personal nature (such as eating, toileting or less than 12 hours) we will inform you or your Travel beyond our control, the consequences of which could not and their passport is valid as per the laws of the country service and may not be available on every flight. Trafalgar does dressing). A Traveller who requires services of a personal Agent as soon as reasonably possible if there is time before to other suppliers of your travel arrangements in addition that they are travelling in or through. We do not accept any not hold block space on any airline and does not assure seat have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised; to public authorities (such as customs and immigration), nature (eating, toileting or dressing, as examples) should your departure date. You will either have the choice of or iv) an event which neither we nor our suppliers could responsibility and will not make any refunds if you cannot availability for every single guided vacation departure date. Not strongly consider bringing a companion to provide such accepting the change of arrangements, accepting an offer security and credit checking organisations, and otherwise travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa all airlines offer pre-assigned seats. Some may charge for pre- have foreseen or forestalled, even with all due care. In such as required by law. We may need to provide personal assistance and must understand that other Travellers, of alternative travel arrangements of comparable standard circumstances, we will do their best to supply comparable or immigration requirements or if you have lost or mislaid assigned seats. Seat assignments are not guaranteed and are Travel Directors and Trafalgar Staff will not be available for from us if available (we will refund any price difference if the information to contractors who provide services to or for any necessary documents (including travel documentation). subject to change without notice due to a schedule change, services, accommodations and itineraries and in any event us (e.g. sending mail, providing marketing assistance, etc.). such purposes. alternative is of a lower value, but these booking terms and we shall offer you such prompt assistance as is reasonable Trafalgar will also not be liable in circumstances where entry equipment change or other unforeseen circumstances. Seating conditions will continue to apply to any alternative booking), This may involve sending personal information (including is refused to another country for any reason. You should also - Regrettably, motorized scooters are not allowed on in the circumstances, but there shall be no refund in this sensitive information) to other countries that may not afford is solely under the airline’s control. Any additional charge or cancelling your booked holiday and receiving a full refund connection. Our liability for claims which do not involve contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre for details imposed by airlines will be at guests’ expense. Where pre- guided holidays. the same level of protection of personal information. In - Trafalgar does not employ medical personnel. Any of all monies paid. death, injury or illness shall be limited to twice the price of of any measures you may need to take prior to departure. assigned seats are not offered or different seats are desired, Where we make a major change to your holiday, you will the holiday. making your booking, you consent to your personal data The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) may have issued guests must contact airline(s) directly to arrange seating necessary medical attention must be sought at a local being passed to relevant third parties as set out above. facility, if available, at the guest’s expense. Trafalgar is also be entitled to compensation unless the change arises Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have rights in information on the FCO’s website at fco.gov.uk/travel. For assignments as well as special meal requests. Trafalgar does for unusual or unforeseeable reasons outside of our We may also use the personal information you provide us travel information, you can also visit ABTA’s website on abta. not assure that these requests will be granted. not responsible or liable for losses or costs incurred due some circumstances to refunds and/or compensation from control (also referred to as reasons of "force majeure", and your airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to review and improve the guided holidays and services com or phone them on 0901 201 5050 (calls are charged Airline Availability Trafalgar reserves the right to offer to unavailability of medical services, or medical services that we offer, and to contact you (by mail, email and/or obtained while on holiday, or for the quality of the care includes war (and threat of war), riot, industrial dispute, to flights. Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU at 50p/minute). alternative schedules for itineraries affected by airline telephone) about other guided holidays and services offered or services received. Medical care in other countries is actual or threatened terrorist activity and its consequences, airports and will also be available from airlines. However, IMPORTANT NOTICE Unfortunately it is inevitable that schedule changes and equipment. Flight delays, flight civil disturbances, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse reimbursement in such cases will not automatically entitle by Trafalgar that you may be interested in. If you don’t some of the prices or details contained within this brochure not always comparable to care that you may receive in want to receive this information, or if you want a copy of cancellation and schedule changes are the responsibility of your local area. You are encouraged to purchase medical weather conditions, epidemics, pandemics, unavoidable you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. If any payments or on our website may have changed since the brochure the personal information we hold about you, write to us at the airline. Trafalgar will not be responsible or liable for such insurance that will cover you while on holiday. Your regular technical problems with transportation and any other similar are due from us, any payments made to you by the airline was printed, and we reserve the right to alter the prices of delays or rescheduling. health insurance benefits may not apply abroad. events). The level of compensation will depend on when will be deducted from this amount. Trafalgar Tours Ltd (see address below). Trafalgar may charge any of our holidays before you book. You will be informed Airline Special Requests Seat assignment and special we inform you of the major change, although this does not a fee for supplying you with this information as permitted about any changes to any of the relevant details within this - In purchasing your holiday, you attest that you are All luggage and personal effects are at all times and by law. Please note: Due to the Transportation Security meal requests can be requested at time of booking. Trafalgar physically fit for it. If you have concerns please request exclude you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so: in all circumstances at the risk of the guided holiday brochure before you book either with your Travel Agent or does not assure the request will be granted. Frequent Flyer Administration’s (TSA) SECURE FLIGHT rules, airlines are with ourselves as part of our commitment to high quality additional details about your journey from your Travel GUIDED HOLIDAY participant. Luggage insurance is recommended. Upon now REQUIRED to collect more specific data on their guests miles can be accrued on most air carriers. Upgrades using Agent or Trafalgar. return at the end of the guided holiday, if lost articles are found customer service. Any bookings made in the UK will be mileage are not permitted. Many airlines do not automatically No. of days prior Compensation payable prior to travel documents being issued. - Some guided holidays include rough terrain, extensive and returned to the owner, a service fee will be charged. made with Trafalgar. (Company Number 50679), which is a add frequent flyer numbers to records for flights booked and to departure date (per person) OTHER CONDITIONS member of ABTA (Y181X) and licensed by the Civil Aviation ticketed by Trafalgar. It is the guest’s responsibility to request walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, 46 days and over £0 All certificates and other travel documents for services steps and/or locations which may not be easily accessible issued by Trafalgar's agents, suppliers or other co-operating Each guest is required to comply with the terms, conditions, Authority (10148). frequent flyer credit from the airline. Trafalgar shall not be 45-22 days £10 requirements, laws, rules and/or regulations of any service responsible for matters concerning frequent flyer miles. or accessible by wheelchair. During the guided holiday, 21-8 days £20 organisations are subject to the terms and conditions Tour Operators: Trafalgar may make arrangements with carriers, hotels specified by the carriers and suppliers and to the laws of the provider, or any country or governmental authority, and shall GENERAL INFORMATION & CONDITIONS 7-1 days £30 be liable for any such non-compliance. Thompsons Africa, 20 The Boulevard, West End Business and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. countries in which the services are supplied some of which Park, Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Guided Holiday Prices Prices are in Pound Sterling, per These parties are independent entities which Trafalgar does Day of departure £40 may limit or exclude liability. You are responsible for ensuring We provide full financial protection for our person, twin-share and based on costs, tariffs, rates, taxes, package holidays. The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/ not control. Trafalgar cannot guarantee disability access or Trafalgar’s ‘Be My Guest’ experiences are unique and take that you keep all of your travel documents safe and that they Administrative offices/agents in: charges, levies and exchange rates as of the date of production accommodations for guests traveling on international place in singular locations. In the unlikely event that our local are available for inspection. When you buy an ATOL protected air holiday package, flight of this brochure (see back cover). Should these change, the and/or “flight plus” holiday from Trafalgar you will receive an Australia, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, guided holidays. hosts are unable to welcome Trafalgar guests, Trafalgar will Safety Where the guest occupies a motorcoach seat fitted Israel, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, price of your holiday may increase. No surcharges regarding Many Optional Experiences are operated by independent attempt to find an alternate experience or a highlight meal with a safety belt, neither Trafalgar nor the Operator nor its ATOL certificate from us (or via our authorised agent through cost or currency fluctuations will be made to the LAND will be provided in place of the ‘Be My Guest’ experience. agents or co-operating organisations or service providers will which you booked), confirming your protection under our New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, third party suppliers, not Trafalgar. These are not part of the Switzerland, Thailand and the USA. element only price once the deposit is received. holiday package provided by us. Your contract will be with Holidays & Changes During local or national holidays, be liable for any injury, illness or death or for any loss or Air Travel Organiser’s License number 10148. This lists what is We will not increase the price of your holiday after we the operator of the experience. We are not responsible for certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing trips and damages or claims whatsoever arising from any accident or financially protected, where you can get information on what For further information visit our website at: receive your deposit except for where there are increases providing of the experience, or anything that happens during shopping may be limited or unavailable. In such instances incident, if the safety belt is not being worn at the time of this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. trafalgar.com in transportation costs (including cruise and airline-imposed the experience. Some experiences involve outdoor activities itinerary changes are made by Trafalgar seeking to reduce such an accident or incident. This exclusion and limitation We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will fuel surcharges), taxes, dues, charges, fees or levies imposed of liability shall not be used to imply that the Operator or its This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on the and/or can be physically demanding. You must make your inconvenience to guests. Such changes are deemed not to provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate market. See back cover for brochure version and print date. by any government or its agencies and any changes to airport own decisions about experiences and participate only in be a major change to the itinerary, and no compensation agents or affiliated entities are liable in other circumstances. (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we taxes or fees. There will be no change to the price within 30 activities that suit your physical ability: we suggest that you will be payable to guests. Holidays, closing days and other International Treaties Transportation companies, airlines nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, Major Credit Cards Accepted days of your departure date. speak with your medical provider if you have questions circumstances may necessitate a change of the day of the week etc. are not to be held responsible for any act, omission an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services Where holiday prices are surcharged, we will absorb an about your abilities. We recommend you check whether for scheduled regional meals, sightseeing or other activities. If, or event during the time guests are not on board planes, you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes any insurance you have also includes your participation in you feel your enjoyment might be diminished by any of these transportation or conveyances. We rely on international to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS REGISTRATION All Trafalgar guests benefit from complimentary arrival and departure Your Registration on MyTrafalgar transfers on the arrival and departure day of their guided holiday. Every travel moment counts and to ensure that your trip runs e ortlessly, In Morocco these transfers operate at specified times listed on the as well as making sure we can contact you in the unlikely event of an individual itinerary page. emergency, we require all our guests to register before they travel. This is easily done online, in Manage My Booking. For guests arriving before or leaving a er the scheduled holiday day transfers can be purchased through Trafalgar providing they also Registering takes only a few minutes and then you’ll be set for a trip of purchase the additional pre and/or post-holiday hotel night(s) from unforgettable moments. Here’s what you’ll need to enter: Trafalgar (see opposite page for details and prices). In Egypt transfers are 1. Your contact details, such as email address and mobile number you always included, in conjunction with pre and/or Post hotel nights. will be travelling with 2. Someone at home we can contact in case of an emergency In Botswana and Victoria Falls all transfers are included as part of the 3. Your passport and insurance details Mini stay package to and from the starting/ending point of this trip. Visit Trafalgar.com/ManageMyBooking to complete your registration and Transfer terms and conditions: start personalising your holiday. 1) For included and chargeable transfers. You or your Travel Agent must provide detailed flight information to Trafalgar at the time of booking or no later than 21 days prior to departure. Transfers cannot be amended once booked. 2) Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. E-DOCUMENTS 3) In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. Your Travel Documents Will Be Available on MyTrafalgar 4) Transfers may be operated on a group transfer basis in some locations. Refunds are not available for missed transfers or to guests not using this service. ü All guests will need to register on Manage My Booking to receive their 5) In the event of unforeseen circumstances (such as road or rail works, strikes or trip documentation. demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. ü Once registered, you’ll receive an email approximately 21 days prior Private transfer airport/hotel Price PP (£) Arusha 76 to your departure with a link to download your electronic documents Cairo No Charge on My Trafalgar. We’re committed to long-term sustainability, so by Cape Town 44 choosing this paperless option, you’re supporting our JoinTrafalgar Casablanca Price on Request Johannesburg 53 e orts to reforest 100 acres of land across Northern California. Nairobi 38 Windhoek 2019 62 ü Printed documents will be available on a request basis should this be Windhoek 2020 72 more convenient for you
PASSPORTS AND VISAS MYTRAFALGAR
ü Each guest is responsible for ensuring their passport is valid for Enhance Your Experience on MyTrafalgar at least 6 months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that all MyTrafalgar is an easy-to-use, interactive travel portal that connects you necessary visas and permits have been acquired. Multiple-entry visas to your Trafalgar holiday before, during and a er your trip. may be required if you are entering a country more than once on You’ll find all your itinerary details, be able to download your travel your holidays. Each guest must comply with entry, health and other documents and chat with travel companions online. requirements of the countries visited during your trip. Visit Trafalgar.com/MyTrafalgar ü Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government authorities to obtain the necessary travel information. OUR TERMINOLOGY ü The Operators and/or their employees and their agents are not responsible for passport, visa, entry, health and other requirements Below are descriptions relating to specific terms used within our of the countries visited, or for any loss sustained by you for failing brochure itinerary pages: to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of Visit – In-depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel Director, countries visited. which includes fast-track entry (where applicable).
View – A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos.
See – Observe sights while passing by on your coach, cruise or train.
34 Zebras in the savannah, Amboseli, Kenya
Africa_Extros_2018_UK.indd 34 07/06/2018 10:09 REGISTRATION EXTEND EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE Your Registration on MyTrafalgar Your Holiday DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSFER Every travel moment counts and to ensure that your trip runs e ortlessly, Our exclusive discounted rates enable you to extend your stay at as well as making sure we can contact you in the unlikely event of an the hotel where your holiday starts or finishes. Trafalgar wants you to enjoy a hassle-free holiday experience, so when you emergency, we require all our guests to register before they travel. This is Find the hotel details on your holiday itinerary page and ask book your Trafalgar holiday we will provide you with a complimentary easily done online, in Manage My Booking. your travel agent to make the reservation for you when you private door-to-door transfer service for distances of up to 150 miles. book your Trafalgar holiday; it’s as simple as that. You will be collected from your home by private chau eur-driven car and Registering takes only a few minutes and then you’ll be set for a trip of taken to your departure airport. At the end of your holiday, you will be met at unforgettable moments. Here’s what you’ll need to enter: Transfers are not included when extending your stay (except the airport upon arrival for a relaxing journey home. No worries and no hassle. 1. Your contact details, such as email address and mobile number you in Egypt) but Trafalgar will be happy to provide door-to-door If you prefer not to take the complimentary transfer we will deduct £100 per will be travelling with airport/hotel transfers to make your trip e ortless. person from the total cost of your holiday. Just part of Trafalgar’s legendary 2. Someone at home we can contact in case of an emergency (See table Airport Transfers for prices). personal service. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 3. Your passport and insurance details Price PP (£) This service is o ered to guests purchasing a holiday from Trafalgar. It is City Hotel Season Single Twin valid from one address per booking in the mainland UK only and covers the Visit Trafalgar.com/ManageMyBooking to complete your registration and Cairo Hilton Heliopolis Price On Request distance from the point of collection to the local departure airport. start personalising your holiday. Le Meridian Pyramids Price On Request Ramses Hilton Price On Request For guests exceeding the 150-mile limit, additional mileage will be charged Cape Town African Pride 15 On Orange All 129 102 at £1.80 per mile. All mileage is calculated using the map service at maps.google.com. E-DOCUMENTS The Portswood 01 Apr '19 - 30 Sep '19 159 98 19 Jan - 31 Mar '19, 234 146 At the time of booking, the guest pickup address and contact details are Your Travel Documents Will Be Available on MyTrafalgar 01 Oct - 31 Dec '19 required. Note that for bookings with 3 to 4 guests may have larger vehicles. Casablanca Grand Mogador City Center Price On Request Please contact us or your local Travel Agent for further details. ü All guests will need to register on Manage My Booking to receive their Johannesburg Protea Fire and Ice All 223 144 trip documentation. The Maslow 02 Jan '19 - 30 Nov '19 169 106 01 Dec '19 - 14 Dec '19 183 114 Once registered, you’ll receive an email approximately 21 days prior ü Nairobi Ibis Styles All 151 92 to your departure with a link to download your electronic documents Windhoek Windhoek Country 12 Jun '19 - 31 Dec '19 206 129 Club Resort on My Trafalgar. We’re committed to long-term sustainability, so by 08 Jan '20 - 18 May '20 231 146 choosing this paperless option, you’re supporting our JoinTrafalgar All prices are per person per night, based on twin room accommodation with private facilities. Hotels are subject to availability, space is limited and blackout dates may apply. e orts to reforest 100 acres of land across Northern California. The price includes continental or bu et breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges.
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View – A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos.
See – Observe sights while passing by on your coach, cruise or train.
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