AFRICA SOUTH AFRICA, KENYA, TANZANIA, NAMIBIA, ZIMBABWE, EGYPT & MOROCCO
YOUR 2020 VACATION
Africa_Cover_2020_US.indd 1 11/04/2019 09:30 OUR AFRICA. 73 YEARS IN THE MAKING WELCOME ON A JOURNEY TO DISCOVER THE REAL AFRICA IN A WAY THAT ONLY WE CAN SHOW YOU. WELCOME TO OUR AFRICA, THE PLACE WE CALL HOME.
Behind the Trafalgar brand is a passionate African family who Through our family roots, connections and stories born on delights in bringing their homeland to life through awe-inspiring this very continent, we show you the Africa many others will trips that give you a deeper understanding of this dynamic land. never see. Experience the Africa of your dreams come to life as the sun sets over golden-hued plains, as you savor a second Founded by Stanley Tollman, The Travel Corporation (TTC) is an helping of a home-cooked meal, as your feet tap along to the award-winning portfolio of brands, including Trafalgar, that hypnotic rhythms of African drums, feeling the spirit of Africa is 100% African-owned and operated, and driven by passion, that has lived on in our family for generations. We share the family values and providing exceptional service to more than magic so you can feel the same passion we feel; to gain an two-million guests each year. understanding of how it fuels the soul in unimaginable ways.
To discover more about our other brands, see page 35.
The Best of Africa
SHARING OUR HOMELAND Meet the Tollman family, Trafalgar’s owners, pictured here in the wilds of Southern Africa.
Stanley Tollman, The Travel Corporation’s Founder and Chairman sits center with his wife Bea. Surrounding them are their family, all of whom play a critical role in TTC. Trafalgar’s CEO Gavin Tollman is standing in the top right.
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Each experience, meal and accommodations has been hand-selected so our guests UNMATCHABLE can discover the Africa we know so well. We’ll take care of all the details, so you’re CONNECTIONS free to let its heart and soul reward your Experience the captivating spirit of a land with adventurous spirit. a spellbinding rhythm that infuses every sense. Through our connections to people, places and experiences, navigating this richly diverse continent is done with real ease, for an effortless travel experience every time.
Through our family roots, connections and stories born on this very continent, we show you the Africa many others will SENSORY never see. Experience the Africa of your dreams come to life as the sun sets over golden-hued plains, as you savor a second TRAVEL helping of a home-cooked meal, as your feet tap along to the You can’t imagine how the sound of a lion’s hypnotic rhythms of African drums, feeling the spirit of Africa roar will change you. How the sight of the THE BEST that has lived on in our family for generations. We share the African sun dipping into the Atlantic will leave magic so you can feel the same passion we feel; to gain an you wanting more. You can only feel it. EXPERIENCES understanding of how it fuels the soul in unimaginable ways. Through mesmerizing experiences, you’ll Hear stories over a delicious braai encounter the Africa we know and love. To discover more about our other brands, see page 35. with our family friends, stay at the 5* Oyster Box, South Africa’s #1 hotel – owned by our family, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Dive deep into Swazi Culture at a local Chiefs Village, and learn how we give back to our community in No matter how far and wide one may Kenya. These are just a few of the travel, there is no place like home. Today, my wife included experiences that await. and I live in Switzerland, the rest of our family is dotted across the globe from London to Los Angeles, Cape Town to Toronto. Yet for all of us, wherever we may be, our hearts will always remain in one place: Africa. It is impossible to describe just what it is about Africa that so penetrates one’s spirit. A land of abundant beauty and history, stunning scenery and endless horizons, bold energy and intensely TRAVEL’S MOST rich culture, all of these descriptors apply. But when I am asked what it is that I so love about Africa, only AWARDED BRAND one thought comes to my mind: it is “home”. 73 years young, with 90+ awards, 4.6/5 stars on It is this passion that I want to share with you. Feefo and over 5 million happy past guests, travel For you to feel the same connection to Africa as I with the knowledge that you’ve chosen the brand do; to see it as I see it, experience it as my family that opens up Africa’s richest experiences in a way has experienced it, and to fall in love with it the you won’t fi nd elsewhere. All this combined with our way I have. deposit protection, book early and multi-trip, past guest VIP and the backing of the Travel I invite you to discover my Africa, a place I will Corporation Family of Brands. forever call home.
GAVIN TOLLMAN, CEO
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WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO EGYPT
Real Connections ...... 06 Real Ease ...... 10 Real Joy ...... 11 Ways to Explore ...... 12 Ways to Save ...... 13 More About Your Trip ...... 32 My Trafalgar and Travel Protection ...... 33 Booking Conditions ...... 34 Powered By Service Excellence ...... 35
KENYA
9 COUNTRIES, 11 HANDCRAFTED TRIPS, COUNTLESS LIFELONG MEMORIES.
14 - 31 TANZANIA AFRICA
Best of South Africa “ AFRICA, 15 days ...... 14-15 Victoria Falls Experience 4 days ...... 16-17 OUR 'IKHAYA' Essence of South Africa 10 days ...... 18-19 ZIMBABWE (HOME). Cape Town Explorer NEW NAMIBIA 8 days ...... 20-21
Namibia Adventure BOTSWANA LET US SHOW 13 days ...... 22-23 Wonders of Kenya NEW 9 days ...... 24-25 ESWATINI YOU THE African Safari Adventure 14 days ...... 26-27 PLACE WE Best of Egypt, Egyptian Voyager & Wonders of Ancient Egypt 9, 9, 12 days ...... 28-29 SOUTH AFRICA
KNOW BEST “ Best of Morocco 10 days ...... 30-31
TRIP STYLE KEY
Country Explorer Mini Stays Learn more: Get inspired: instagram.com/trafalgartravel Regional Explorer City Explorer trafalgar.com Follow us: Watch us: youtube.com/trafalgarweb Read more about our trip styles on page 12. facebook.com/trafalgartravel
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JOURNEY BEHIND THE SCENES AND TAKE THE TIME TO FEEL, NOT JUST SEE. THROUGH THE PEOPLE AND PLACES WE KNOW PERSONALLY, AND WITH FEEDBACK FROM OVER 5 MILLION GUESTS LIKE YOU, WE’VE CAREFULLY CRAFTED A LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER WITH AFRICA THAT IS SIMPLY THE BEST. Real Connections Discover Africa in a way that only Africans can understand. You’ll benefit from our personal experience, see our favorite places, all The Icons, and unlock the Hidden Gems of an ancient continent that has captivated explorers for centuries. Gain a true understanding of what it’s like to live in Africa, to be African, when you Connect With Locals who’ll welcome you into their homes. Share a steamy plate of pap, a sizzling chop straight o the braai KENYA or the delicate flavors of a full-bodied pinotage – homecooked meals our hosts share with enthusiasm. Uncover an important piece of local heritage when you discover our St ys With Stories – a slice of traditional culture; more than just a bed for the night.
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TANZANIA Real Ease
Where to begin? If Africa has captured your imagination, choose your destination and we’ll take care of the rest, ensuring real ease throughout your vacation. With our expert team, you’ll enjoy the most memorable encounters, all seamlessly managed by our ZIMBABWE skilled on-road local teams who delight in serving our guests. Be NAMIBIA free and at one with Africa. Live in the moment, with the peace of BOTSWANA mind that everything has been taken care of for you. Read more on p.10
ESWATINI Real Joy 303 HANDCRAFTED As the unrelenting spray of Victoria Falls hits your face and SOUTH AFRICA TRIPS colorfully clad Maasai warriors leap into the air, you’ll be reminded of why we travel. Every day in Africa is filled with those 711 90+ ‘pinch me’ moments that make you truly appreciate what life is COUNTRIES AWARDS all about. You’ll have the time and space to rediscover what pure
THE bliss feels like, opening yourself up to new experiences in ways WORLD LEADERS you never imagined possible. As the world’s most award-winning IN TRAVEL travel company, Trafalgar delivers those real connections you’ll FOR 73 YEARS remember forever. But don’t take our word for it. See what other 5 happy travelers across the globe have said – real reviews by real 7 MILLION CONTINENTS HAPPY GUESTS people independently shared on Feefo. & COUNTING Read more on p.11
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CONNECTIONS The people you’ m t ICONIC, AUTHENTIC, UNEXPECTED AND PERSONAL, TRAFALGAR’S HIGHLIGHTS HAVE BEEN HANDCRAFTED TO CONNECT YOU WITH THE SPIRIT OF AFRICA Get to the heart of Africa by getting to know her people. ON A JOURNEY THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE COMMUNITIES YOU MEET AND OFFERS With us you’ll meet local families, historians and cultural A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO UNEARTH THE SECRETS OF THIS LAND. specialists. You’ll be welcomed into their homes like family. Our hosts prepare delicious home-cooked meals with local favorites like vetkoek (fried dough bread), Umngqusho (samp and beans) and boerewors (spicy sausage), whilst generously sharing their stories and anecdotes about life in Africa.
Completely exclusive to Trafalgar and available on our trips, these are just a taste of our favorite African Be My Guest experiences on your chosen trip.
Kruger National Park SOUTH AFRICA
See wildlife as intended, engaging in their own natural habitat. To see the balance of nature and the interaction between species is something that changes you forever. It is only until you see a lioness The Icons laying almost motionless as she rests her golden body in the mid-day sun, that you understand why they are termed the kings of the jungle. To watch an elephant calf stumbling behind his mother, shows Celebrating 10 years in 2019, Be My Guest is the original The things you’ s you how their matriarchal society is so profoundly local travel experience invented by us. Look out for the powerful. With the help of our expert guides, you will Connect With Locals symbol for Be My Guest experiences Table Mountain, the Maasai Mara, Victoria Falls. Mother Nature connect with African wildlife in a way that will bring on your chosen trip. has blessed Africa with some of the world’s most soul-stirring it all to life. landscapes – a sanctuary for the iconic Big 5 – elephant, lion, leopard, Learn more at: trafalgar.com/bemyguest bu alo and rhino. Leave the wilderness behind and discover Africa’s colorful and cosmopolitan cities. You won’t miss any of The Icons What trip? with Trafalgar. Experience this on Best of South Africa (p.14-15)
And the best part? This is our home. Your encounter with the real Africa is inspired by our own stories and experiences.
Look out for the iconic highlights on the trip pages to see what's in store.
ICON KEYS AND TERMINOLOGY
Our itineraries: Keep an eye out for these unique Specific terms used within our brochure pages Trafalgar experiences
Visit In-Depth sightseeing with a Local Specialist or Travel Connect With Locals Make A Di erence Director, which includes fast-track entry (where applicable). Dive Into Culture Local Specialist View A brief stop to enjoy the sights and take some photos.
See Observe sights whilst passing by on your coach, cruise or Stays With Stories Hidden Gems train.
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Connect With Locals
The people you’ m t
Get to the heart of Africa by getting to know her people. With us you’ll meet local families, historians and cultural specialists. You’ll be welcomed into their homes like family. Our hosts prepare delicious home-cooked meals with local favorites like vetkoek (fried dough bread), Umngqusho (samp and beans) and boerewors (spicy sausage), whilst generously sharing their stories and anecdotes about life in Africa.
Completely exclusive to Trafalgar and available on our trips, these are just a taste of our favorite African Be My Guest experiences on your chosen trip.
Kruger National Park Traditional Riad SOUTH AFRICA FEZ, MOROCCO
See wildlife as intended, engaging in their own Indulge in delicious Moroccan cuisine, local performances, natural habitat. To see the balance of nature and and the company of new friends against the backdrop of a the interaction between species is something that Moroccan Riad in the heart of the Medina of Fez. Experience changes you forever. It is only until you see a lioness how local families come together over a local meal in the laying almost motionless as she rests her golden ornately decorated courtyard that is characteristic of a body in the mid-day sun, that you understand why traditional Riad home – a very special Be My Guest experience. they are termed the kings of the jungle. To watch an elephant calf stumbling behind his mother, shows Celebrating 10 years in 2019, Be My Guest is the original What trip? you how their matriarchal society is so profoundly local travel experience invented by us. Look out for the Experience this on Best of Morocco (p.30-31) powerful. With the help of our expert guides, you will Connect With Locals symbol for Be My Guest experiences connect with African wildlife in a way that will bring on your chosen trip. it all to life. Learn more at: trafalgar.com/bemyguest
What trip? Experience this on Best of South Africa (p.14-15) Dive Into Culture Visit a Maasai Village KENYA
Colorfully clad warriors welcome you enthusiastically when you visit a Maasai Village in Kenya with Trafalgar. You’ll have The things that you’ do an opportunity to meet the village elder at his manyatta Africa is a continent powerful in its unity, but enriched by (homestead) and learn about their culture, watching as the its diversity. Dive headfirst into the complex cultures of this warriors leap into the air to demonstrate their jumping prowess. vast continent when you share stories with the last semi- Later, tour the village to gain insights into the daily lives of nomadic people of Namibia and delve into South Africa’s the Maasai, whose livelihoods are intrinsically linked to the turbulent past. From the ancient wonders of Cairo to the wilderness of Kenya. modern marvels of Cape Town, you’ll celebrate the cultural multiplicity that makes Africa so unique. What trip? Look out for the Dive Into Culture symbol on the trip pages Experience this on African Safari Adventure (p.26-27) for more experiences. and Wonders of Kenya (p. 24-25) 07
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Stays Hidden Make With Stories Gems Travel Matter The places you’ stay The secrets
Uncover the stories that make Trafalgar’s 'Stays With Stories' more than just a place to lay your head for the night. You’ll wish the walls could y o u ’ u n l o c k A decade ago, The Travel Corporation (TTC) founded a not for profit foundation to ensure talk – the secrets they could share are guaranteed to enthrall and delight. future generations could enjoy the beauty of travel. This became TreadRight. Thereby ensuring Discover the real Africa through the Handpicked for every itinerary and all organized by us, they truly are an that they too have the privilege of experiencing one of life’s most powerful gi s: the gi of eyes of your passionate and connected undisputed highlight of the Trafalgar experience. travel. Travel has the ability to open our eyes to the unique cultures and spellbinding beauty Travel Directors who share their of our world. TreadRight's vision is a clear and simple mission to have a positive impact on the Look out for the Stays With Stories symbol on the itinerary pages for personal experiences that go beyond people and communities we visit, to protect wildlife and marine life, and to care for the planet opportunities to stay in Africa’s most extraordinary accommodations. any guidebook. The best in the industry, we call home. Simply put, making travel matter. Today, TreadRight has supported over 50 they'll surprise you with local-only secret sustainable travel projects around the globe. spots you would never have the chance to discover on your own. We can’t tell you In 2009, Trafalgar launched JoinTrafalgar, powered by TreadRight’s philosophy and expertise, too much about what they are – that would with the goal to add the positive power of travel to make a di erence for a sustainable future ruin the moment, but here’s a sneak peek on our trips. Together, these allow our guests to give back and leave a lasting legacy for the The Oyster Box Hotel from one of our Travel Directors to give betterment of people, places, wildlife and the planet. DURBAN you just a taste of what they know. Here are a few examples of what we do: When Bea Tollman laid her eyes on this iconic building, it was love at first sight. And it was then that her own true love Stanley Tollman, Founder and Chairman of The Travel Corporation, vowed he would buy it for her one day. A promise he would keep. During your stay, you’ll learn how the Tollman family lovingly restored this national treasure to its former glory. Now the best Helping People hotel in South Africa, and one of the best in the world, you’ll We help support artisans, farmers, families, hear the full story of the role it played in the Tollman’s love a air & invest in micro enterprises. and savor a meal over the backdrop of the crashing waves of the ME TO WE Indian Ocean, a favorite dining experience among locals and Together with Me to We, we have built four guests. This hotel marked the beginning of a journey that would schools and two water wells across Kenya, lead to the Tollman family creating the most awarded travel India, Ecuador and China, providing clean water company in the world. to over 3000 people and classrooms for over 300 students. What trip? Volunteer with ME to WE in Araveli on India’s Experience this on Best of South Africa (p.14-15) Denzel Golden Triangle with Varanasi NAMIBIA TRAVEL DIRECTOR
THE AMY FOUNDATION "Only in Namibia could a prehistoric plant We are one of the largest supporters of the be the stu of giants. The Welwitschia Amy Foundation, which fights to develop and Mirabilis is the national flower of Namibia empower underprivileged youth in our home and it's survived millennia in the Namib country, South Africa. Desert to evolve into a rather curious looking plant. When we spot these gems in the THE TOLLMAN AWARDS FOR VISUAL ARTS desert, we’ll tell you how you can determine To help support promising young South African whether it’s male or female and share how artists hampered by limited resources, we old it is based on its size. A special hint is created the Tollman Awards for the Visual Arts in that they only grow a few inches a year, so 2003 which awards recipients a grant of R100 000. the giant ones in the desert are estimated to be 1,500 to 2,000 years old."
08 The Oyster Box Hotel, Durban, Image courtesy of Red Carnation Hotels
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Hidden Make Gems Travel Matter The secrets y o u ’ u n l o c k A decade ago, The Travel Corporation (TTC) founded a not for profit foundation to ensure future generations could enjoy the beauty of travel. This became TreadRight. Thereby ensuring Discover the real Africa through the that they too have the privilege of experiencing one of life’s most powerful gi s: the gi of eyes of your passionate and connected travel. Travel has the ability to open our eyes to the unique cultures and spellbinding beauty Travel Directors who share their of our world. TreadRight's vision is a clear and simple mission to have a positive impact on the personal experiences that go beyond people and communities we visit, to protect wildlife and marine life, and to care for the planet any guidebook. The best in the industry, we call home. Simply put, making travel matter. Today, TreadRight has supported over 50 they'll surprise you with local-only secret sustainable travel projects around the globe. spots you would never have the chance to discover on your own. We can’t tell you In 2009, Trafalgar launched JoinTrafalgar, powered by TreadRight’s philosophy and expertise, too much about what they are – that would with the goal to add the positive power of travel to make a di erence for a sustainable future ruin the moment, but here’s a sneak peek on our trips. Together, these allow our guests to give back and leave a lasting legacy for the from one of our Travel Directors to give betterment of people, places, wildlife and the planet. you just a taste of what they know. Boulders Beach, South Africa Here are a few examples of what we do:
Helping People Preserving Places & Wildlife Caring For The Planet We help support artisans, farmers, families, We help protect & maintain the diversity of We help reduce our footprint & & invest in micro enterprises. wildlife, cultures and traditions. protect the environment.
ME TO WE PROTECTING THE RHINO POPULATION GOODBYE TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS Together with Me to We, we have built four TreadRight helped protect the native rhino We’re setting our sights on a single-use schools and two water wells across Kenya, population by helping fund the purchase of plastic free future by 2022. In 2019, India, Ecuador and China, providing clean water aircra s used for anti-poaching operations. we are eliminating plastic water bottles to over 3000 people and classrooms from being sold on our coaches in Europe, for over 300 students. North America and Asia. And in destinations THE CAPE LEOPARD TRUST where tap water is safe to drink, we Volunteer with ME to WE in Araveli on India’s TreadRight supports the Cape Leopard Trust, Denzel encourage our guests to bring or buy their Golden Triangle with Varanasi which uses these funds to assist in the protection NAMIBIA TRAVEL DIRECTOR own reusable water bottles. of the endangered Cape Leopard.
THE AMY FOUNDATION ONE TREE PLANTED "Only in Namibia could a prehistoric plant We are one of the largest supporters of the THE WILDERNESS WILDLIFE TRUST In 2018, we o ered our guests the be the stu of giants. The Welwitschia Amy Foundation, which fights to develop and Support from TreadRight enabled the opportunity to choose paper free Mirabilis is the national flower of Namibia empower underprivileged youth in our home Wilderness Wildlife Trust to build three documentation, resulting in over 70% and it's survived millennia in the Namib country, South Africa. research camps in Botswana, one of Africa’s of our guests opting for this environmentally Desert to evolve into a rather curious looking last remaining wild ecosystems. friendly option. And to thank every guest plant. When we spot these gems in the THE TOLLMAN AWARDS FOR VISUAL ARTS who chooses e-documentations, we plant desert, we’ll tell you how you can determine To help support promising young South African SAVE THE PENGUINS a tree in their honor. Together with our partner whether it’s male or female and share how artists hampered by limited resources, we TreadRight contributed to the conservation of One Tree Planted, we have old it is based on its size. A special hint is created the Tollman Awards for the Visual Arts in the endangered African Penguin through its already reforested 150 acres of devastated that they only grow a few inches a year, so 2003 which awards recipients a grant of R100 000. sponsorship of the Burgher’s Walk Restoration land in places such as Tanzania. the giant ones in the desert are estimated to Project at Boulders Beach, South Africa. be 1,500 to 2,000 years old."
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YOUR MEALS
Savor the gooey delights of vetkoek and the sizzle of a hearty South African barbecue when you delve into the delectable cuisine of Africa. As well as breakfast included every morning, our itineraries include delicious regional meals plus exclusive Be My Guest and Connect With Locals experiences that champion local flavors.
YOUR YOUR SIGHTSEEING ON-ROAD TEAM Engage with Africa in a way Gain an in-depth perspective not possible without the help of the places you visit with of our expert local Travel Trafalgar’s Travel Directors Directors, who are on hand to and Driver Guides on hand to share all the sought-a er Icons reveal their favorite secrets and you’ve admired from afar. See highlights along your journey. Table Mountain, the Maasai As the ultimate local, they’ve Mara and Victoria Falls brought studied obsessively, practiced to life in a di erent way. Your incessantly and mastered the Travel Director will also delight fine art of creating seamless in sharing their Hidden Gems and memorable experiences and captivating stories. With so that your vacation is that little included extras, you can much more tailored to suit rest assured your sightseeing your desires. on and o the itinerary is well taken care of. 10 Discover the varietal of wine grapes in South Africa
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YOUR TRANSPORT Relax in comfort as you journey across Africa in Trafalgar’s sleek and luxurious coaches which will get you where you need to be in style, with air conditioning on board. Or board a 4X4 vehicle for a safari adventure like none other. With a dedicated Driver or Driver Guide on hand at all INDEPENDENTLY RATED 4.6 / 5 times, all you need to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the glorious scenery rolling by. Because we believe so much in what we do, we invite every guest to share their honest reviews, 100% YOUR MEALS Table Mountain of which are published online, live and unedited Savor the gooey delights of vetkoek and the sizzle of a hearty South Africa, Inaugural trip for all to see. South African barbecue when you delve into the delectable These are just a few examples of the many cuisine of Africa. As well as breakfast included every morning, independently rated reviews via our third party our itineraries include delicious regional meals plus exclusive Boulders Beach quality assurance partner Feefo Be My Guest and Connect With Locals experiences that champion South Africa, Inaugural trip local flavors.
YOUR Really the Best of South Africa! We Excellent tour, well chosen itinerary ON-ROAD TEAM had the most wonderful trip with and African safari was beyond Trafalgar on our Best of South Africa expectations. Very good service, Gain an in-depth perspective Cape Peninsula South Africa, Inaugural trip tour. Our tour guide, Craig and our value for money, good hotels and of the places you visit with driver, Lucky were the best tour all the sta through the tour very Trafalgar’s Travel Directors guide and driver you could hope courteous. Very well informed and Driver Guides on hand to to encounter. Fabulous trip with so tour guides. reveal their favorite secrets and many highlights and wonderful highlights along your journey. ERIC, from Australia experiences. The itinerary was As the ultimate local, they’ve Essence of South Africa fabulous. We saw lots of South Africa, studied obsessively, practiced learned about the local people and incessantly and mastered the had some really lovely inspiring fine art of creating seamless experiences. We covered a great and memorable experiences deal of the country and ventured into so that your vacation is that Swaziland and Lesotho. much more tailored to suit Head to your desires. Safari CAROL, from Australia trafalgar.com/reviews South Africa, Inaugural trip Best of South Africa to see more
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Ways to Explore Ways to Save
WE INVITE YOU TO SEE AFRICA THROUGH OUR EYES AND EXPERIENCE IT IN A WAY Country OTHER TRAVELERS CAN’T, AS PART OF OUR FAMILY. FALL IN LOVE WITH OUR HOMELAND AND LEAVE A PART OF YOURSELF ON ITS RICH SOIL, TAKING WITH YOU Explorer – 1 – TREASURED MEMORIES AND A DEEP CONNECTION WITH THIS MESMERIZING LAND. BOOK For: Unlock one destination in EARLY Whether you want to know the ins and lives on in each guest with whom we can great depth. – outs of a single country, exploring Hidden share the enchantment of this magical What you get? One country, Gems far o the beaten tourist trail or continent, our home. explored in depth. With less distance * travel through an entire region, celebrating Choose the vacation you most desire with to cover, you’ll have the luxury of time its diversity, our passion and personal $384 Trafalgar. Whether you want to explore to really get to know the destination connection to each element of our trips Pay in full by August 29, 2019 the diversity of a region during your trip or from the perspective of a local, ensure a truly unique experience that takes and save up to 5%. scratch beneath the surface and enjoy an covering both The Icons and the you to the heart of the people and places in-depth encounter in one country, Hidden Gems. you visit. As a family and as a company, our Trafalgar has a Travel Style created with journey began in Africa, and that journey our guests’ personalized needs in mind. City Explorer
For: Those who want to uncover the secrets of a city. – 3 – What you get? Based in one city for BOOK your entire stay, your Travel Director TOGETHER will unlock everything for you from the – icons to city secrets. 10% Regional On most trips for young travelers (5-11 years, Safari experience Explorer 5-17 in Morocco).
For: Gain insights into the diversity of a particular region.
What you get? Connect with the people, places and experiences of one region and explore its diverse FACT history, culture and scenery along your journey. The Green Way to Travel
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BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG Your seamless 1 South African journey begins with an airport 15 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 26 MEALS | FROM $4475 pp * transfer to your hotel. Settle in to the pace of Africa's most energetic city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: The Maslow
JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL CONNECT WITH THE CULTURE OF TWO COUNTRIES AS YOU TRAVEL FROM THE NORTH TO SOUTH TO 2 PARK AREA (2 NIGHTS) Travel to South ENCOUNTER SOUTH AFRICA'S LEGACY OF MANDELA AND THE COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT OF CAPE TOWN. 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. (B, D) Hotel: Sabi River Sun Resort/Protea Hotel Hazyview
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. (B, D)
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA – MBABANE 4 (ESWATINI) (FORMERLY SWAZILAND) Travel to landlocked eSwatini, and 'Dive Into Culture' during a visit to a Swazi Chief's village gaining insights into the community's way of life. (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Royal Swazi Spa
MBABANE (ESWATINI) – 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 optional 4x4 game drive. This evening enjoy a delicious South African braai. (B, 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. We continue south to Durban where our overnight accommodations is at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories ' – the iconic seaside Oyster Box Hotel that captures the nostalgia of a bygone era. Indulge in the hotel's famous curry buff et featuring 11 diff erent kinds of curry. (B, D, ) Hotel: The Oyster Box
Kruger DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) – SOUTHERN National Park 7 DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS (2 NIGHTS) KRUGER NATIONAL Venture through the scenic Valley of 1000 Hills PARK AREA bound for the spectacular escarpment that 2 winds north from the Eastern Cape to JOHANNESBURG ▲ Mpumalanga. You'll continue to the foothills of the iconic Sani Pass where you'll have the rest of 1 MBABANE 1 the aft ernoon at leisure and stay overnight. (B, D) Hotel: Premier Resort Sani Pass ESWATINI
HLUHLUWE 1 THE DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS FREE DAY OR
Icons 8 SANI PASS EXCURSION TO LESOTHO Explore SOUTHERN ▲ this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your terms. LESOTHO DRAKENSBERG VISIT the Kruger National Park, Consider joining an optional 4x4 Sani Pass drive, DURBAN ascending to a heavenly height of 2,876 meters 2 1 (UMHLANGA ROCKS) Bourke's Luck Potholes, eSwatini SOUTH for lunch at Africa's highest pub in Lesotho, or SANI PASS OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE (formerly Swaziland), Port Elizabeth, relax down here on earth amidst the AFRICA Available on Day 8 Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna and Drakensberg's loft y peaks. (B, D) Table Mountain by Cable Car EASTERN SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS – CAPE BEACHES 9 EASTERN CAPE BEACHES Venture through the The Garden Route Blyde River Canyon, God's PORT 1 VIEW Eastern Cape and the green hills of the Transkei.
ELIZABETH ▲ Window, the Drakensberg mountains Discover the legacy of Nelson Mandela, at his 1 birthplace in Xunu, then enjoy the unspoiled Wild CAPE 2 s and Storms River Mouth TOWN 2 Coast beaches of Chintsa, where the only Tsitsikamma KNYSNA National Park footprints in the sand will be yours. (B, D) SEE South Africa's wildlife and birds Hotel: Crawfords Beach Lodge on Safari
START OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING END OPTIONAL 14 The Oyster Box Hotel, Durban Image courtesy of Red Carnation Hotels
AFSA.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:48 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG Your seamless EASTERN CAPE BEACHES – PORT Johannesburg Cape Town Share Johannesburg Cape Town Share 1 South African journey begins with an airport 10 Wake to the sound of the ocean DAYS | COUNTRIES | MEALS | FROM pp ELIZABETH q SA 21 DEC SA 04 JAN 4795 SA 25 JUL SA 08 AUG 4475 15 2 26 $4475 * transfer to your hotel. Settle in to the pace of before beginning your journey to Port Elizabeth, 2020 Africa's most energetic city before meeting your which you'll explore on your own terms this SA 11 JAN SA 25 JAN 4750 SA 08 AUG SA 22 AUG 4525 Travel Director and fellow travelers for a evening. (B) Hotel: Radisson Blu SA 25 JAN SA 08 FEB 4675 SA 22 AUG SA 05 SEP 4525 Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: The Maslow SA 29 AUG SA 12 SEP 4525 SA 08 FEB SA 22 FEB 4675 PORT ELIZABETH – TSITSIKAMMA SA 22 FEB SA 07 MAR 4675 SA 05 SEP SA 19 SEP 4695 JOHANNESBURG – KRUGER NATIONAL 11 CONNECT WITH THE CULTURE OF TWO COUNTRIES AS YOU TRAVEL FROM THE NORTH TO SOUTH TO NATIONAL PARK – KNYSNA (2 NIGHTS) Walk SA 12 SEP SA 26 SEP 4695 2 PARK AREA (2 NIGHTS) Travel to South beneath the tranquil canopy of Tsitsikamma's SA 07 MAR SA 21 MAR 4675 SA 19 SEP SA 03 OCT 4695 ENCOUNTER SOUTH AFRICA'S LEGACY OF MANDELA AND THE COSMOPOLITAN SPIRIT OF CAPE TOWN. Africa's Lowveld and admire the iconic sights giant and ancient Yellowwoods, arriving at SA 21 MAR SA 04 APR 4675 SA 26 SEP SA 10 OCT 4695 along Mpumalanga's Panorama Route – the Storms River Mouth to peer into the depths of Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Bourke's Connect With Locals' Be My SA 04 APR SA 18 APR 4525 SA 03 OCT SA 17 OCT 4695 the gorge. ' during a ' 18 APR 02 MAY 17 OCT 31 OCT Luck Potholes. (B, D) Hotel: Sabi River Sun SA SA 4525 SA SA 4695 Guest ' experience at a township in Knysna where SA 31 OCT SA 14 NOV 4695 Resort/Protea Hotel Hazyview you'll learn how to drum, gain insights into Xhosa SA 02 MAY SA 16 MAY 4525 culture and be taught a few Xhosa phrases SA 16 MAY SA 30 MAY 4525 SA 14 NOV SA 28 NOV 4695 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARI GAME during a meal of traditional local dishes. SA 30 MAY SA 13 JUN 4525 SA 28 NOV SA 12 DEC 4695 3 DRIVE Connect with nature and explore South (B, BMG, ) Hotel: Premier Resort The SA 13 JUN SA 27 JUN 4525 q SA 12 DEC SA 26 DEC 4975 Africa's oldest national park in the company of a Moorings SA 27 JUN SA 11 JUL 4525 q SA 19 DEC SA 02 JAN 4975 'Local Specialist'. Uncover the secrets of the q SA 26 DEC SA 09 JAN 4975 bushveld – the magnifi cent and iconic Big 5, the KNYSNA FREE DAY You'll have a free day to SA 11 JUL SA 25 JUL 4525 Little 5 and everything in between. (B, D) 12 explore the jewel of the Garden Route. Consider Single Supplement (add to price above): $1570 p.p. an Optional Experience to Featherbed Nature KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA – MBABANE Reserve including a drive through the reserve to Exceptions 04 Apr 20 to 29 Aug 20 : $1450 p.p. 4 (ESWATINI) (FORMERLY SWAZILAND) Travel the top of the lagoon's Western Head. (B) to landlocked eSwatini, and ' Dive Into Culture' q Festive Departures: The 21 December 2019 departure will celebrate Christmas in Hluhluwe and during a visit to a Swazi Chief's village gaining Leave the KNYSNA – CAPE TOWN (2 NIGHTS) New Years Eve in Knysna. The 12 December 2020 insights into the community's way of life. 13 Garden Route behind bound for the Mother City. departure will celebrate Christmas in Cape Town. (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Royal Swazi Spa You'll pass through vibrant coastal towns and The 19 December 2020 departure will celebrate the Cape Winelands, winding your way along Christmas in the Drakensberg Mountains area and MBABANE (ESWATINI) – HLUHLUWE We South Africa's southern Cape coastline. Arrive in New Years Eve in Cape Town. The 26 December 2020 5 venture to 'the garden province' of KwaZulu Cape Town later this aft ernoon, and embark on a departure will celebrate New Years Eve in Durban. Natal. Traversing rolling sugarcane fi elds and visit to the iconic Table Mountain by cable car lush valleys, we arrive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi (weather permitting). (B) Hotel: Southern Sun National Park for an optional 4x4 game drive. The Cullinan Young traveler discount: This evening enjoy a delicious South African SAVE $460 braai. (B, D) Hotel: Anew CAPE TOWN FREE DAY Spend the day 14 exploring Cape Town's streets and squares. HLUHLUWE – DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) Consider an Optional Experience tour around the 6 Board an optional morning cruise on Lake St. Cape Peninsula or sample the Cape's fi nest EARLY BIRD Multiple trip discount: Lucia and get up close to the hippos, crocodiles wines in the Cape Winelands. Spend your fi nal SAVINGS SAVE up to $124 and birdlife residing in the estuary. We continue evening at a Farewell Dinner with your traveling Triple room discount: south to Durban where our overnight companions indulging in delicious Cape Malay SAVE $NA p.p. accommodations is at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays cuisine. SAVE (B, FD) Past guests: With Stories ' – the iconic seaside Oyster Box Hotel $249 p.p. Unlock VIP benefi ts that captures the nostalgia of a bygone era. DEPART CAPE TOWN Say a fond farewell to Indulge in the hotel's famous curry buff et 15 South Africa and transfer to Cape Town featuring 11 diff erent kinds of curry. (B, D, ) International Airport. (B) Hotel: The Oyster Box TRIP DURBAN (UMHLANGA ROCKS) – SOUTHERN MORE ABOUT YOUR Highlights 7 DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS (2 NIGHTS) Trip Venture through the scenic Valley of 1000 Hills Here’s just a sample of the many special bound for the spectacular escarpment that * All prices are per person, double share. handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in winds north from the Eastern Cape to your trip. Mpumalanga. You'll continue to the foothills of Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are the iconic Sani Pass where you'll have the rest of available on the fi rst and last day of the trip. See the aft ernoon at leisure and stay overnight. Page 32 for further details. CONNECT WITH LOCALS (B, D) Hotel: Premier Resort Sani Pass Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple at a township in Knysna where guests will join Rooms are not available on this trip. DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS FREE DAY OR Ella for a traditional meal and insights into the 8 SANI PASS EXCURSION TO LESOTHO Explore Table Mountain: The Aerial Cableway closes for local Xhosa culture, including traditional dress, annual maintenance usually during late July to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your terms. language and songs. (Day 11) AFRICA Consider joining an optional 4x4 Sani Pass drive, early August time. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden ascending to a heavenly height of 2,876 meters will be the alternative inclusion on departures for lunch at Africa's highest pub in Lesotho, or where it is not possible to visit Table Mountain. STAYS WITH STORIES relax down here on earth amidst the Drakensberg's loft y peaks. (B, D) TRIP CODE: AFSA Durban's fi ve-star Oyster Box Hotel overlooks Umhlanga's iconic lighthouse and is owned and SOUTHERN DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS – run by Trafalgar's Tollman family. ( Day 6) 9 EASTERN CAPE BEACHES Venture through the WHY NOT EXPLORE Eastern Cape and the green hills of the Transkei. further? Discover the legacy of Nelson Mandela, at his DIVE INTO CULTURE birthplace in Xunu, then enjoy the unspoiled Wild VICTORIA FALLS 3-NIGHT MINI STAY Coast beaches of Chintsa, where the only Make the most of your vacation by booking our Connect with Swazi culture during a visit to a footprints in the sand will be yours. (B, D) Victoria Falls Experience trip (Page 16), which local Chief's village. ( Day 4) Hotel: Crawfords Beach Lodge follows on seamlessly from the end of your Best of South Africa trip.
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VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCE ARRIVE VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT - 1 (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Zimbabwe! Meet 4 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 7 MEALS | FROM $1795 pp * your Trafalgar representative on arrival at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer to your accommodations. Buckle up for an exhilarating encounter with Victoria Falls, an untamed natural wonder that has captured THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF AFRICA'S WILDERNESS IS REVEALED ON THIS ADVENTURE COMBINING THE THRILL the imagination of explorers and adventurers since David Livingstone declared it the most OF VICTORIA FALLS WITH A VISIT TO CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA'S HOME OF THE ELEPHANTS. wonderful sight he had seen in Africa. Board a cruise and navigate one of Africa's mightiest rivers, cruising past islands of basking crocodile and hippo pods lazing in the waning African sun, before returning to your lodge for dinner. (D) Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
VICTORIA FALLS SIGHTSEEING Join a 'Local 2 Specialist' on a guided tour of the world's largest waterfall. Admire the powerful curtain of water from various vantage points in Zimbabwe – feel the fi ne spray and hear the thunderous roar as 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. Tonight you may choose to join an Optional Experience Boma dinner and interactive drum show. (B, L)
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION Cross 3 the Botswana border for a day-trip into Chobe National Park, where large herds of African elephant roam. Board your Chobe River cruise, watching herds of elephant and buff alo come 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 Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for your last night in Zimbabwe. (B, L, D)
DEPART VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT We bid 4 farewell to the 'Smoke that Thunders' and return to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls Airport for your onward journey. (B)
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AFVF.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:48 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP VICTORIA FALLS EXPERIENCE Start End Start End ARRIVE VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT - Victoria Victoria Double Victoria Victoria Double 1 MORE ABOUT YOUR Falls Falls Share Falls Falls Share | | | (3 NIGHTS) Welcome to Zimbabwe! Meet 4 DAYS 2 COUNTRIES 7 MEALS FROM $1795 pp * your Trafalgar representative on arrival at Trip SA 04 JAN TU 07 JAN 1795 TU 04 AUG FR 07 AUG 1895 Victoria Falls Airport and transfer to your TU 21 JAN FR 24 JAN 1795 SA 08 AUG TU 11 AUG 1895 * All prices are per person, double share. SA 25 JAN TU 28 JAN 1795 TU 11 AUG FR 14 AUG 1895 accommodations. Buckle up for an SA 15 AUG TU 18 AUG 1895 exhilarating encounter with Victoria Falls, an Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are SA 01 FEB TU 04 FEB 1795 TU 18 AUG FR 21 AUG 1895 untamed natural wonder that has captured TU 04 FEB FR 07 FEB 1795 SA 22 AUG TU 25 AUG 1895 available on the fi rst and last day of the trip from/ the imagination of explorers and adventurers SA 08 FEB TU 11 FEB 1795 TU 25 AUG FR 28 AUG 1895 THE POWER AND BEAUTY OF AFRICA'S WILDERNESS IS REVEALED ON THIS ADVENTURE COMBINING THE THRILL to Victoria Falls airport only. See Page 32 for TU 18 FEB FR 21 FEB SA 29 AUG TU 01 SEP since David Livingstone declared it the most 1795 1895 further details. SA 22 FEB TU 25 FEB 1795 OF VICTORIA FALLS WITH A VISIT TO CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA'S HOME OF THE ELEPHANTS. wonderful sight he had seen in Africa. Board a TU 01 SEP FR 04 SEP 1895 cruise and navigate one of Africa's mightiest Important Visa Information: Visas are required for TU 03 MAR FR 06 MAR 1795 SA 05 SEP TU 08 SEP 1895 rivers, cruising past islands of basking this trip. Speak to your travel agent at the time of SA 07 MAR TU 10 MAR 1795 TU 08 SEP FR 11 SEP 1895 crocodile and hippo pods lazing in the waning booking to assess your specifi c requirements. TU 17 MAR FR 20 MAR 1795 SA 12 SEP TU 15 SEP 1895 SA 21 MAR TU 24 MAR 1795 TU 15 SEP FR 18 SEP 1895 African sun, before returning to your lodge for Flights: Guests are responsible for the booking TU 31 MAR FR 03 APR 1795 SA 19 SEP TU 22 SEP 1895 dinner. (D) Hotel: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and purchase of all fl ights required to and from TU 22 SEP FR 25 SEP 1895 Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. SA 04 APR TU 07 APR 1795 SA 26 SEP TU 29 SEP 1895 SA 18 APR TU 21 APR 1795 TU 29 SEP FR 02 OCT 1895 Join a 'Local 2 VICTORIA FALLS SIGHTSEEING Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple TU 21 APR FR 24 APR 1795 Specialist' on a guided tour of the world's Rooms are not available on this trip. SA 25 APR TU 28 APR 1795 SA 03 OCT TU 06 OCT 1895 largest waterfall. Admire the powerful curtain TU 06 OCT FR 09 OCT 1895 of water from various vantage points in Explore Further: Tuesday departures link with the SA 02 MAY TU 05 MAY 1795 SA 10 OCT TU 13 OCT 1895 Zimbabwe – feel the fi ne spray and hear the Essence of South Africa trip. Saturday departures TU 05 MAY FR 08 MAY 1795 TU 13 OCT FR 16 OCT 1895 link with the Best of South Africa trip. Saturday SA 16 MAY TU 19 MAY 1795 SA 17 OCT TU 20 OCT 1895 thunderous roar as water crashes over a TU 19 MAY FR 22 MAY 1795 TU 20 OCT FR 23 OCT 1895 hundred meters into a swirling mass in the departures can also be booked by guests joining SA 23 MAY TU 26 MAY 1795 TU 27 OCT FR 30 OCT 1895 gorge below. Spend the rest of the aft ernoon from the African Safari Adventure trip, but due SA 30 MAY TU 02 JUN 1795 SA 31 OCT TU 03 NOV 1895 at leisure with the sound of the 'Smoke that to fl ight schedules from the trips' end location, 02 JUN 05 JUN 03 NOV 06 NOV Thunders' never far from your ears. Tonight an overnight stay en-route in Johannesburg on TU FR 1795 TU FR 1895 SA 13 JUN TU 16 JUN 1795 SA 14 NOV TU 17 NOV 1895 you may choose to join an Optional a Friday is required prior to the fl ight sector to SA 20 JUN TU 23 JUN 1795 TU 17 NOV FR 20 NOV 1895 Experience Boma dinner and interactive drum arrive into Victoria Falls Airport on a Saturday. TU 23 JUN FR 26 JUN 1795 SA 21 NOV TU 24 NOV 1895 show. (B, L) SA 27 JUN TU 30 JUN 1795 SA 28 NOV TU 01 DEC 1895 TRIP CODE: AFVF SA 04 JUL TU 07 JUL 1895 TU 01 DEC FR 04 DEC 1895 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK EXCURSION Cross TU 07 JUL FR 10 JUL 1895 SA 12 DEC TU 15 DEC 1895 3 the Botswana border for a day-trip into Chobe SA 11 JUL TU 14 JUL 1895 TU 15 DEC FR 18 DEC 1895 National Park, where large herds of African TU 14 JUL FR 17 JUL 1895 SA 26 DEC TU 29 DEC 1895 WHY NOT EXPLORE SA 18 JUL TU 21 JUL 1895 TU 29 DEC FR 01 JAN 1895 elephant roam. Board your Chobe River further? TU 21 JUL FR 24 JUL 1895 2021 cruise, watching herds of elephant and SA 25 JUL TU 28 JUL 1895 SA 02 JAN TU 05 JAN 1895 EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA OR KENYA AND buff alo come to the edge of the river to drink. TU 28 JUL FR 31 JUL 1895 TU 05 JAN FR 08 JAN 1895 See the fl ash of a kingfi sher hovering over the TANZANIA SA 09 JAN TU 12 JAN 1895 SA 01 AUG TU 04 AUG 1895 water to catch its next meal, then enjoy an Make the most of your trip by choosing our Best of included lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge on the South Africa (Page 14), Essence of South Africa (Page Single Supplement (add to price above): $0 p.p. banks of the mighty Chobe River. Later return 18) or African Safari Adventure trips (Page 26), which Exceptions 11 Aug 20 to 09 Jan 21: $180 p.p. to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for your last can be booked in conjunction with this Victoria Falls night in Zimbabwe. (B, L, D) trip. Guests are responsible for purchasing all fl ights required to join any of these trips. DEPART VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT We bid 4 farewell to the 'Smoke that Thunders' and EARLY BIRD SAVE return to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls Airport for SAVINGS $95 p.p. your onward journey. (B)
Young traveler discount: Past guests: SAVE $180 Unlock VIP benefi ts
TRAFALGAR Tip TRIP Highlights ‘The Smoke That Thunders' – a fi tting way to describe beautiful Victoria Falls and one gift ed by the local Tonga Here’s just a sample of the many special people. When visiting the falls, you'll come across the handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in Devil's Cataract, so named for its role as a place where your trip.
locals would cast their evil spirits and be cleansed. AFRICA MAXIMUM 10 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. Local tribes would ask their ancestors for help and LOCAL SPECIALIST This Mini Stay itinerary is locally hosted seek protection, good health and a good harvest from by Trafalgar Representatives. the River God, the Nyaminiyami. When missionaries For included sightseeing at Victoria Falls and in arrived in the area, they saw these sacrifi cial ceremonies Chobe National Park as ‘devilish' and so the cataract inherited its rather infamous name. Moses Nyamasoka, Trafalgar Representative
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ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (4 NIGHTS) South 1 Africa's ‘Mother City' and her iconic Table 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 19 MEALS | FROM $4095 pp * Mountain extend 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 travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) BUSH, BEACH AND TWO VIBRANT CITIES – CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON THIS CULMINATION Hotel: Southern Sun Waterfront OF A CAPE TOWN TO KRUGER EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING JOHANNESBURG, THE 'CITY OF GOLD'. TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CAPE TOWN CITY 2 TOUR 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 morning's city tour, including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. 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. (B)
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. (B)
CAPE WINELANDS EXCURSION AND CAPE 4 TOWN 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 nearby Stellenbosch, you'll 'Connect With Locals' over a ' Be My Guest' experience with host Nocawe. Learn how to make the local dish of pumpkin fritters, then be treated to a traditional Xhosa meal including Amagwinya (fried bread), Umphokogo (crumbled A SM LL maize meal served with sour milk) and MAXIMUM 20 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. homemade ginger beer. Return to Cape Town for In accordance with the capacity of the an evening at leisure. (B, BMG, ) GREATER KRUGER exclusive luxury safari lodge we have NATIONAL PARK AREA G P chosen for this trip. 3 R O U CAPE TOWN – GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL 5 PARK AREA (3 NIGHTS) This morning you'll bid farewell to the 'Mother City' and fl y to Hoedspruit 2 where a private game reserve near South Africa's great Kruger National Park beckons. Then kick JOHANNESBURG back, relax and settle in to one of Trafalgar's THE 'Stays With Stories ', Becks Safari Lodge, your Icons home in the bush for the next three nights. (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Becks Safari Lodge CITY TOUR in Cape Town KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI VISIT Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, 6 GAME DRIVES The action begins as we embark Cape of Good Hope, Franschhoek, on an early morning game drive through SOUTH Karongwe Private Reserve with a 'Local AFRICA Stellenbosch, the Karongwe Private Specialist' game ranger and Shangaan Game Reserve, Hector Pieterson tracker-guide. The rising sun awakens the birds Museum in Soweto, the Apartheid and insects that share your journey into the bush, as you scour the dense brush for signs of Museum Stellenbosch the Big 5. Aft er lunch, and time for a siesta and a
swim, return to the bush for an aft ernoon safari CAPE TOWN 4 ◄ Franschhoek VIEW the Castle of Good Hope, drive. (B, L, D) Cape Peninsula Boulder's Beach penguin colony, Mandela House in Soweto
START OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING END 18 Lion, Kruger National Park
AFES.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:49 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (4 NIGHTS) South KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI GAME Cape Town Johannesburg Share Cape Town Johannesburg Share 1 Africa's ‘Mother City' and her iconic Table 7 Today enjoy another full day of game 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 19 MEALS | FROM $4095 pp * DRIVES SU 12 JAN TU 21 JAN 4325 SU 02 AUG TU 11 AUG 4095 Mountain extend a warm welcome as you drives through Karongwe Private Reserve. SU 26 JAN TU 04 FEB 4250 SU 09 AUG TU 18 AUG 4150 embark on a journey that will reveal the Continue to scour the dense brush with your 'Local SU 16 AUG TU 25 AUG 4150 highlights of South Africa. Spend the day delving Specialist' for incredible encounters with Africa's SU 09 FEB TU 18 FEB 4250 SU 23 AUG TU 01 SEP 4150 into Cape Town's cosmopolitan surrounds iconic wildlife. End the day with a traditional SU 23 FEB TU 03 MAR 4250 SU 30 AUG TU 08 SEP 4150 before joining your fellow travelers and Travel sundowner drink overlooking the Game Reserve, 08 MAR 17 MAR 06 SEP 15 SEP Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) SU TU 4250 SU TU 4150 BUSH, BEACH AND TWO VIBRANT CITIES – CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON THIS CULMINATION keeping your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife that SU 22 MAR TU 31 MAR 4250 SU 13 SEP TU 22 SEP 4150 Hotel: Southern Sun Waterfront emerge from their cover of darkness. (B, L, D) SU 20 SEP TU 29 SEP 4150 OF A CAPE TOWN TO KRUGER EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING JOHANNESBURG, THE 'CITY OF GOLD'. SU 12 APR TU 21 APR 4150 SU 27 SEP TU 06 OCT 4150 SU 26 APR TU 05 MAY 4150 TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CAPE TOWN CITY 2 GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK AREA – SU 04 OCT TU 13 OCT 4250 TOUR This morning, we encounter Table 8 JOHANNESBURG (2 NIGHTS) Our time in the SU 10 MAY TU 19 MAY 4150 SU 11 OCT TU 20 OCT 4250 Mountain fi rst-hand, ascending via aerial South African bushveld comes to a close with a SU 24 MAY TU 02 JUN 4095 SU 18 OCT TU 27 OCT 4250 cableway to its vast fl at top – a rocky 'Dive Into Culture ' visit to a local Shangaan village. SU 25 OCT TU 03 NOV 4250 wonderland of rich Cape fynbos and curious Learn about the traditions and customs of the SU 14 JUN TU 23 JUN 4095 SU 28 JUN TU 07 JUL 4095 SU 08 NOV TU 17 NOV 4250 dassies (hyraxes). Peer over the bustling City Shangaan people and how the Eco Academy there SU 22 NOV TU 01 DEC 4250 Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard keeping a keen eye provides eco and wildlife education. Fly to SU 05 JUL TU 14 JUL 4095 out for the landmarks your Travel Director will Johannesburg and check into your hotel, which is SU 12 JUL TU 21 JUL 4095 SU 06 DEC TU 15 DEC 4250 show you during this morning's city tour, located in the restaurant and entertainment hub SU 19 JUL TU 28 JUL 4095 q SU 20 DEC TU 29 DEC 4250 including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the of Melrose Arch. (B, L, ) Hotel: Protea Fire SU 26 JUL TU 04 AUG 4095 q SU 27 DEC TU 05 JAN 4325 Castle of Good Hope. The rest of the day is yours and Ice to explore Cape Town at leisure. Ramble up Bree Single Supplement (add to price above): $1450 p.p. Street to sample the city's vibrant coff ee culture Exceptions 12 Jan 20 to 22 Mar 20: $1690 p.p. JOHANNESBURG SIGHTSEEING Unlock the or take a stroll along the Sea Point promenade 04 Oct 20 to 27 Dec 20: $1690 p.p. 9 secrets of the 'city of gold' on a full-day tour to with the fellow outdoor enthusiasts. (B) view several iconic sites including the Regina q Festive Departures: During the safari portion of the Mundi Church and Mandela's house in Soweto. Circumnavigate the trip, the 20 December 2020 will celebrate Christmas CAPE PENINSULA TOUR 'Dive Into Culture ' during a visit to the Hector and the 27 December 2020 departure will celebrate 3 Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Pieterson Museum and the Apartheid Museum, New Years Eve. Point and back. The crashing waves of the which chronicles South Africa's tumultuous Atlantic to your right, the rocky 12 Apostles to Apartheid years. (B, FD, ) your left , wind your way along one of the world's most magnifi cent coastal roads towards the DEPART JOHANNESBURG Our epic encounter SAVE outcrop that is Africa's most extreme south- 10 EARLY BIRD western tip. Say a quiet hello to the shy penguins with South Africa's iconic sites comes to an end SAVINGS of Boulders Beach, see the Cape of Good Hope today. Transfer to Johannesburg International $216 p.p. and travel through charming coastal towns along Airport for your onward fl ight. (B) the way. (B) Multiple trip discount: Past guests: MORE ABOUT YOUR SAVE up to $108 Unlock VIP benefi ts CAPE WINELANDS EXCURSION AND CAPE Trip 4 TOWN FREE TIME Venture to the town of Franschhoek and see during your orientation * All prices are per person, double share. why it is proclaimed as one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world. In nearby Stellenbosch, Air: Airfares are not included in the prices above. TRIP you'll 'Connect With Locals' over a ' Be My Guest' Land Only price requires the following intra-trip Highlights experience with host Nocawe. Learn how to fl ights to be purchased separately in order to Here’s just a sample of the many special make the local dish of pumpkin fritters, then be fulfi l the trip itinerary: Day 5 from Cape Town handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in treated to a traditional Xhosa meal including to Hoedspruit – SA8657; Day 8 Hoedspruit to your trip. Amagwinya (fried bread), Umphokogo (crumbled Johannesburg – SA1228. Trafalgar guarantees to maize meal served with sour milk) and quote you the lowest possible airfare available to MAXIMUM 20 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. CONNECT WITH LOCALS homemade ginger beer. Return to Cape Town for us on the day that you book. In accordance with the capacity of the an evening at leisure. (B, BMG, ) exclusive luxury safari lodge we have Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple You'll savor the fl avors of traditional dishes chosen for this trip. Rooms are not available on this trip. CAPE TOWN – GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL enjoyed by Xhosa families, gain insights into their 5 PARK AREA (3 NIGHTS) This morning you'll bid Children: We are unable to accept children under culture and practice your Xhosa ‘click'. ( Day 4) farewell to the 'Mother City' and fl y to Hoedspruit the age of 12 on this itinerary. where a private game reserve near South Africa's Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are STAYS WITH STORIES great Kruger National Park beckons. Then kick available on the fi rst and last day of the trip. See back, relax and settle in to one of Trafalgar's Page 32 for further details. 'Stays With Stories ', Becks Safari Lodge, your Your stay at Becks Safari Lodge in Karongwe home in the bush for the next three nights. Table Mountain: The Aerial Cableway closes for Private Game Reserve contributes to the area's annual maintenance usually during late July to (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Becks Safari Lodge environmental sustainability and community AFRICA early August time. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden development. ( Day 5) will be the alternative inclusion on departures KARONGWE PRIVATE RESERVE SAFARI where it is not possible to visit Table Mountain. 6 GAME DRIVES The action begins as we embark DIVE INTO CULTURE on an early morning game drive through TRIP CODE: AFES Karongwe Private Reserve with a 'Local Specialist' game ranger and Shangaan Hear fi rst hand about the traditions and cultures tracker-guide. The rising sun awakens the birds WHY NOT EXPLORE of the Shangaan people and how their village and insects that share your journey into the further? promotes eco and wildlife education. ( Day 8) bush, as you scour the dense brush for signs of VICTORIA FALLS 3-NIGHT MINI STAY the Big 5. Aft er lunch, and time for a siesta and a Learn about South Africa's turbulent past on an swim, return to the bush for an aft ernoon safari Make most the of your trip by choosing our interactive Johannesburg and Soweto Freedom drive. (B, L, D) Victoria Falls Experience (Page 16) which follows tour. (Day 9) on seamlessly from the Essence Of South Africa. Guests are responsible for purchasing all fi ghts required to join this trip.
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CAPE TOWN EXPLORER ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (7 NIGHTS) South 1 Africa's ‘Mother City' extends a warm sanibonani 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 13 MEALS | FROM $2495 pp * welcome. Aft er transferring to your hotel, spend the day exploring Cape Town's cosmopolitan surrounds on your own before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: The Onyx
NOWHERE DOES SOUL-STIRRING BETTER THAN CAPE TOWN, FROM THE SLOPES OF TABLE MOUNTAIN TO THE TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CAPE TOWN CITY GOLDEN VINEYARDS OF THE CAPE WINELANDS, THE ROCKY ATLANTIC SEABOARD TO THE EDGY CITY BOWL. 2 TOUR This morning, ascend Table Mountain via aerial cableway to its vast fl at top – a rocky wonderland of rich Cape fynbos and curious dassies (hyraxes). Peer over the sprawling City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard keeping a keen eye out for the landmarks your Travel Director will show you during this morning's city tour, including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cape Town at leisure. (B)
CAPE PENINSULA TOUR Circumnavigate the 3 Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Point and back. You'll discover why the winding road which hugs the rocky 12 Apostles is regarded as one of the world's most magnifi cent coastal roads. Visit rugged Cape Point which rises out of the swirling Atlantic Ocean. Your journey will take you to the south-western edge of the African continent, through playgrounds of the rich and famous and charming coastal towns along the way. (B)
CAPE TOWN FREE DAY Indulge in a full free 4 day at leisure in Cape Town. Your Travel Director will arrange return transfers to Camps Bay for you to spend the day at one of Cape Town's most famous beaches, soaking up the sophisticated atmosphere and café culture. Or choose to spend the day independently in the city, perhaps beginning your exploration at the V & A Waterfront with a visit to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or sampling delicious local fl avors at the Food Market. Aft er a leisurely day you may wish to tackle the summit of Lion's Head during an Optional Experience that will see you lace up your boots for a moderate to challenging hike, with spectacular sunset views over the City Bowl and Camps Bay as your well-deserved reward. (B)
HERMANUS EXCURSION AND BOUCHARD 5 FINLAYSON VINEYARD VISIT This morning you'll bid a brief farewell to the city and journey to the coastal town of Hermanus, one of the best places in the world to seasonally view southern right whales. 'Connect With Locals' when you meet local business owner Stefan, who will treat you to a delicious 'Be My Guest ' traditional braai (barbecue), featuring such delicacies as boerewors, pap and melktert and a glass of his SOUTH homemade wine, and share stories of his life in AFRICA South Africa's whale-watching capital. Our next THE stop is in the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven Icons and Earth) Valley where we'll visit Bouchard Finlayson, an award-winning boutique winery owned by the same family that owns Trafalgar, ◄ CITY TOUR in Cape Town Stellenbosch the Tollman family. You'll savor some of the CAPE TOWN estate's best wines. Later today, we return to
7 ◄ VISIT Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape Cape Town via the spectacular Clarens Drive, a
◄ Franschhoek of Good Hope, Hermanus, Robben breath-taking coastal route along which we'll
◄ Island, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in stop at Betty's Bay to greet the curious colony of the Cape Winelands African penguins, one of the largest successful Cape Peninsula breeding colonies in the world. (B, BMG, D, ) Betty's Bay Hermanus VIEW the Castle of Good Hope, the ROBBEN ISLAND AND AMY FOUNDATION VISIT Cape Point lighthouse and Betty's Bay 6 South Africa's turbulent past is revealed during penguin colony this morning's visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27-year prison
START OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING END 20 View of Robben Island and Lions Head from Table Mountain
AFCT.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:49 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP CAPE TOWN EXPLORER Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE CAPE TOWN (7 NIGHTS) South term. Your tour with a 'Local Specialist ' will reveal Cape Town Cape Town Share Cape Town Cape Town Share 1 Africa's ‘Mother City' extends a warm sanibonani the island's multi-century history, from its origins 8 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 13 MEALS | FROM $2495 pp * SA 04 JAN SA 11 JAN 2650 welcome. Aft er transferring to your hotel, spend as a leper colony to its transformation into a SA 18 JAN SA 25 JAN 2650 SA 01 AUG SA 08 AUG 2495 the day exploring Cape Town's cosmopolitan military base and fi nally a prison, ironically with SA 15 AUG SA 22 AUG 2495 surrounds on your own before joining your one of the world's most iconic views of Table SA 01 FEB SA 08 FEB 2650 SA 29 AUG SA 05 SEP 2495 fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Mountain. Enjoy an al fresco lunch at a famous SA 15 FEB SA 22 FEB 2650 Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: The Onyx café frequented by Capetonians, then visit one of SA 29 FEB SA 07 MAR 2650 SA 05 SEP SA 12 SEP 2495 Trafalgar's 'Make A Di erence' projects - the Amy SA 12 SEP SA 19 SEP 2495 NOWHERE DOES SOUL-STIRRING BETTER THAN CAPE TOWN, FROM THE SLOPES OF TABLE MOUNTAIN TO THE SA 14 MAR SA 21 MAR 2650 SA 19 SEP SA 26 SEP 2495 TABLE MOUNTAIN AND CAPE TOWN CITY Foundation. Learn how the Foundation has SA 28 MAR SA 04 APR 2650 SA 26 SEP SA 03 OCT 2495 GOLDEN VINEYARDS OF THE CAPE WINELANDS, THE ROCKY ATLANTIC SEABOARD TO THE EDGY CITY BOWL. 2 TOUR This morning, ascend Table Mountain via supported vulnerable communities over the past aerial cableway to its vast fl at top – a rocky 20 years by providing a range of youth SA 11 APR SA 18 APR 2495 SA 03 OCT SA 10 OCT 2650 wonderland of rich Cape fynbos and curious programmes for over 2,000 children. Visit one of SA 25 APR SA 02 MAY 2495 SA 10 OCT SA 17 OCT 2650 the schools in a local township during its SA 24 OCT SA 31 OCT 2650 dassies (hyraxes). Peer over the sprawling City 09 MAY 16 MAY aft er-school program to meet the teachers and SA SA 2495 Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard keeping a keen eye SA 23 MAY SA 30 MAY 2495 SA 07 NOV SA 14 NOV 2650 out for the landmarks your Travel Director will students. Depending on the day's activities, there SA 21 NOV SA 28 NOV 2650 show you during this morning's city tour, may be an opportunity to join in with some SA 06 JUN SA 13 JUN 2495 including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the music, creative arts or sports. (B, L, ) SA 20 JUN SA 27 JUN 2495 SA 05 DEC SA 12 DEC 2650 Castle of Good Hope. The rest of the day is yours q SA 19 DEC SA 26 DEC 2650 SA 04 JUL SA 11 JUL 2495 q SA 26 DEC SA 02 JAN 2950 to explore Cape Town at leisure. (B) CAPE WINELANDS EXCURSION AND FREE SA 18 JUL SA 25 JUL 2495 7 TIME The beautiful Cape Winelands beckon CAPE PENINSULA TOUR Circumnavigate the today, with a visit to the French-inspired town of Single Supplement (add to price above): $1130 p.p. 3 Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Franschhoek. An orientation tour will reveal why Exceptions 11 Apr 20 to 26 Sep 20 : $980 p.p. Point and back. You'll discover why the winding the area has justifi ably earned its title as one of 26 Dec 20 to 26 Dec 20 : $1440 p.p. the most beautiful wine valleys in the world. road which hugs the rocky 12 Apostles is q Festive Departures: The 19 December 2020 will Travel to nearby Stellenbosch where you'll enjoy regarded as one of the world's most magnifi cent celebrate Christmas in Cape Town and the 26 coastal roads. Visit rugged Cape Point which a wine tasting and picnic style lunch at a December 2020 departure will celebrate New Years rises out of the swirling Atlantic Ocean. Your picturesque wine estate. The rest of the Eve in Cape Town. journey will take you to the south-western edge aft ernoon is yours to explore Cape Town on your of the African continent, through playgrounds of own until a memorable Farewell Dinner, where a lively evening with African drumming and Cape the rich and famous and charming coastal towns Young traveler discount: along the way. (B) Malay cuisine awaits. (B, L, FD) SAVE $250
CAPE TOWN FREE DAY Indulge in a full free DEPART CAPE TOWN Our time in South Africa 4 day at leisure in Cape Town. Your Travel Director 8 has come to an end. Transfer to Cape Town will arrange return transfers to Camps Bay for International Airport for your onward fl ight. Or EARLY BIRD Multiple trip discount: you to spend the day at one of Cape Town's most consider extending your vacation by booking our SAVINGS SAVE up to $74 famous beaches, soaking up the sophisticated Victoria Falls Experience trip (see pages 16-17). atmosphere and café culture. Or choose to (B) spend the day independently in the city, perhaps SAVE beginning your exploration at the V & A Past guests: p.p. Waterfront with a visit to the Zeitz Museum of MORE ABOUT YOUR $148 Unlock VIP benefi ts Contemporary Art Africa or sampling delicious Trip local fl avors at the Food Market. Aft er a leisurely day you may wish to tackle the summit of Lion's * All prices are per person, double share. Head during an Optional Experience that will see 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 a r e TRIP you lace up your boots for a moderate to available on the fi rst and last day of the trip. See challenging hike, with spectacular sunset views Highlights Page 32 for further details. over the City Bowl and Camps Bay as your Here’s just a sample of the many special well-deserved reward. (B) P l e a s e N o t e : G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e a n d T r i p l e handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in Rooms are not available on this trip. your trip. 5 HERMANUS EXCURSION AND BOUCHARD T a b l e M o u n t a i n : T h e A e r i a l C a b l e w a y c l o s e s f o r FINLAYSON VINEYARD VISIT This morning annual maintenance usually during late July to CONNECT WITH LOCALS you'll bid a brief farewell to the city and journey early August time. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden to the coastal town of Hermanus, one of the best will be the alternative inclusion on departures places in the world to seasonally view southern in Hermanus, joining a local business owner for where it is not possible to visit Table Mountain. right whales. 'Connect With Locals' when you a traditional braai (barbecue) and some of his meet local business owner Stefan, who will treat TRIP CODE: AFCT homemade wine against a cliff top backdrop of you to a delicious 'Be My Guest ' traditional braai the Atlantic Ocean. (Day 5) (barbecue), featuring such delicacies as boerewors, pap and melktert and a glass of his homemade wine, and share stories of his life in South Africa's whale-watching capital. Our next MAKE A DIFFERENCE
TRAVEL DIRECTOR AFRICA stop is in the scenic Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven Tip and Earth) Valley where we'll visit Bouchard Visit the Amy Foundation to learn about the Keep an ear out for the distinctive call of The Finlayson, an award-winning boutique winery valuable work it does to support more than 2,000 Whale Crier, signalling the arrival of whales in owned by the same family that owns Trafalgar, children daily. ( Day 6) the Tollman family. You'll savor some of the Hermanus Bay. This tradition which began in the estate's best wines. Later today, we return to 1990s, has seen some of the fi ve ‘post holders' Cape Town via the spectacular Clarens Drive, a since its inception travel to the UK to compete in breath-taking coastal route along which we'll Annual Town Crier competitions. When visiting stop at Betty's Bay to greet the curious colony of Hermanus during the whale season, you can WHY NOT EXPLORE FURTHER? African penguins, one of the largest successful strike up a conversation with the knowledgeable breeding colonies in the world. (B, BMG, D, ) whale enthusiasts. Not only will you have fi rst VICTORIA FALLS 3-NIGHT MINI STAY sight of the whales, you'll also learn a lot about Make most the of your trip by choosing our Victoria ROBBEN ISLAND AND AMY FOUNDATION VISIT these welcome visitors from the sea. Falls Experience (Page 16), which follows on 6 South Africa's turbulent past is revealed during seamlessly from the Cape Town Explorer. Guests Craig Olivier, Trafalgar Travel Director this morning's visit to Robben Island where are responsible for purchasing all fi ghts required to Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27-year prison join this trip.
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NAMIBIA ADVENTURE ARRIVE WINDHOEK Your epic encounter with 1 Namibia kicks off in its capital, Windhoek. On 13 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 23 MEALS | FROM $4975 pp * arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Windhoek Country Club Resort
PEER INTO THE DEPTHS OF AFRICA'S LARGEST CANYON, ADMIRE THE STARK BEAUTY OF SOSSUSVLEI'S WINDHOEK – REHOBOTH – KALAHARI 2 DESERT Embrace the freedom of the open road ANCIENT BACKDROPS AND SEE THE SHIMMERING EXPANSE OF THE ETOSHA PAN ON THIS EXPEDITION as we venture into the Kalahari Desert – Namibia's boundless, sandy beauty. We make THROUGH NAMIBIA'S SURREAL LANDSCAPES. our way through the historic town 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. (B, D) Hotel: Zebra Kalahari Lodge/Kalahari Anib Lodge
KALAHARI DESERT – KEETMANSHOOP – 3 FISH 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 savor a spectacular Namibian sunset. (B, D) Hotel: Canyon Roadhouse
FISH RIVER CANYON – AUS Peer over the 4 ancient 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. (B, D) Hotel: Desert Horse Inn
AUS – SOLITAIRE (2 NIGHTS) Immerse 5 yourself in the Southern Namib region admiring desert vistas and expansive skies as we conquer ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK AREA the open road. We pay a visit to Baron von Wolf's
Duwisib Castle to learn about its history as a gift ◄ 2 of love for his American wife. Settle in to the comfort of your lodge and spend the aft ernoon A relaxing, before embarking on a nature drive into SM LL the desert. (B, D) Hotel: Namib Desert Lodge 1 DAMARALAND NAMIBIA MAXIMUM 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE
To ensure a more exclusive expedition. In ◄ SOSSUSVLEI AND DEADVLEI EXCURSION ◄ G P 6 a country renowned for its epic landscapes, R O U competition for the top spot is tough. But it is Sossusvlei and Deadvlei that rightly deserve this crown and it is where we begin our adventure 1 1 WINDHOEK today. Gaze up at the towering Dune 45, then SWAKOPMUND 2 meander into the eerie but beautiful Walvis Bay Namib Naukluft ◄ THE photographers' paradise of Deadvlei, to snap National Park Icons Rehoboth iconic photos of dead camel thorn trees on a bed
◄ 2 of white clay pans, perfectly framed by towering SOLITAIRE Rehoboth, Kalahari Desert, sand dunes and clear blue skies. Your early KALAHARI VISIT 1 DESERT Keetmanshoop, Quivertree Forest, morning adventure in Sossusvlei complete, travel Sossusvlei on to explore the ravine walls of the Sesriem Fish River Canyon, Duwisib Castle, Canyon, carved out by the Tsauchab River. (B, D) ◄ Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Deadvlei, Namib
◄ Naukluft National Park, Twyfelfontein SOLITAIRE – SWAKOPMUND (2 NIGHTS) ancient Rock Art, National Park 7 Aft er breakfast, we drive to the German-inspired seaside town of Swakopmund with its colonial Keetmanshoop Paintings and the Organ pipes, the AUS 1 buildings and encroaching desert. (B) Petrifi ed Forest, Etosha National Park Hotel: The Delight
1 VIEW Naute Dam, Sesriem Canyon, SWAKOPMUND AT LEISURE During your free FISH RIVER 8 time perhaps consider joining an Optional CANYON the Moon Landscape valley near Experience catamaran wildlife cruise in Walvis Swakopmund Bay in search of the marine 'Big 5', or spend time independently exploring Swakopmund, and take SEE the Namib Naukluft Mountains a stroll along its Mole seafront promenade. Then
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AFNA.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:48 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP NAMIBIA ADVENTURE Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE WINDHOEK Your epic encounter with it's time to 'Connect With Locals' and savor some Windhoek Windhoek Share Windhoek Windhoek Share 1 Namibia kicks off in its capital, Windhoek. On hearty vetkoek with a Damara family in Mondesa | | | SA 11 JAN TH 23 JAN 4975 SA 11 JUL TH 23 JUL 5095 13 DAYS 1 COUNTRY 23 MEALS FROM $4975 pp * arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at Township during our 'Be My Guest ' experience, leisure before meeting your Travel Director and where you'll learn about life in the township. SA 08 FEB TH 20 FEB 4975 SA 15 AUG TH 27 AUG 5095 fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) (B, BMG, ) Hotel: Windhoek Country Club Resort SA 14 MAR TH 26 MAR 4975 SA 19 SEP TH 01 OCT 5095
SWAKOPMUND – DAMARALAND Follow SA 18 APR TH 30 APR 4975 SA 17 OCT TH 29 OCT 5095 PEER INTO THE DEPTHS OF AFRICA'S LARGEST CANYON, ADMIRE THE STARK BEAUTY OF SOSSUSVLEI'S WINDHOEK – REHOBOTH – KALAHARI 9 Namibia's salt route en route to Damaraland, a 2 DESERT Embrace the freedom of the open road place where mysterious fl at-topped lava SA 02 MAY TH 14 MAY 5095 SA 14 NOV TH 26 NOV 5495 ANCIENT BACKDROPS AND SEE THE SHIMMERING EXPANSE OF THE ETOSHA PAN ON THIS EXPEDITION as we venture into the Kalahari Desert – mountains and petrifi ed trees cast shadows SA 13 JUN TH 25 JUN 5095 q SA 19 DEC TH 31 DEC 5550 Namibia's boundless, sandy beauty. We make across the terracotta-coloured terrain. We make THROUGH NAMIBIA'S SURREAL LANDSCAPES. our way through the historic town of Rehoboth, an important stop at Twyfelfontein to admire its then take our front-row seats on a scenic nature ancient rock engravings, then explore the Single Supplement (add to price above): $580 p.p. drive through this 'thirst land', where trees loom rocky-red Organ Pipes carved into the face of the Exceptions 14 Nov 20 to 19 Dec 20: $630 p.p. and rocky shadows stretch out on the horizon mountain before arriving at our lodge - one of against the setting sun. (B, D) Hotel: Zebra Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories '. Aft er settling in to Kalahari Lodge/Kalahari Anib Lodge our accommodations, we'll embark on a nature q Christmas Departure: The 19 December 2020 departure will celebrate Christmas in Swakopmund drive on the property. (B, D, ) with a festive meal. KALAHARI DESERT – KEETMANSHOOP – Hotel: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge 3 FISH RIVER CANYON See the iconic forest of Quiver Trees – the towering aloes from which the DAMARALAND – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK 10 Young traveler discount: San people fashion their quivers to this day. Aft er AREA (2 NIGHTS) As we journey north, we SAVE $510 a short stop in Keetmanshoop with free time for make a brief stop to view the Petrifi ed Forest and lunch, travel to Naute Dam before arriving at its unique fossilised tree trunks. Meet the your motor-themed lodge to savor a spectacular OvaHimba tribe with whom we'll 'Dive Into Namibian sunset. (B, D) Hotel: Canyon Culture ' to gain insights into their hunter- EARLY BIRD Multiple trip discount: Roadhouse gatherer traditions that have spanned thousands SAVINGS SAVE up to $139 of years. Your visit will 'Make A Di erence' by Triple room discount: SAVE $NA p.p. FISH RIVER CANYON – AUS Peer over the contributing to funds used for food and other SAVE 4 ancient chasm carved by the Fish River to form necessities. Despite vast desolate landscapes, Namibia is renowned for its wildlife and there's Past guests: Africa's largest canyon. Carved over millennia, $278 p.p. Unlock VIP benefi ts the Fish River Canyon's gigantic ravine provides no better place to encounter the array of animal sanctuary to klipspringer, zebra and even wild and birdlife that live within its borders than horses. We continue our journey to the Etosha National Park. (B, D, , ) spectacular Aus Mountains where you'll spend Hotel: Etosha Safari Lodge the aft ernoon getting close to nature. (B, D) TRIP Hotel: Desert Horse Inn ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY SAFARI Highlights 11 Explore one of the world's great wildlife Here’s just a sample of the many special AUS – SOLITAIRE (2 NIGHTS) Immerse sanctuaries on a full-day safari. Enjoy a deep 5 connection with your natural surrounds, joining handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in yourself in the Southern Namib region admiring your trip. desert vistas and expansive skies as we conquer a guide who will uncover the secrets of the bush the open road. We pay a visit to Baron von Wolf's and maximise your game viewing chances. (B, D) Duwisib Castle to learn about its history as a gift CONNECT WITH LOCALS of love for his American wife. Settle in to the ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK AREA – comfort of your lodge and spend the aft ernoon 12 WINDHOEK We bid farewell to Etosha and travel In Swakopmund, where you'll meet a Damara relaxing, before embarking on a nature drive into south back to Windhoek. This evening enjoy a family in Mondesa Township and enjoy the desert. (B, D) Hotel: Namib Desert Lodge Farewell Dinner at one of the city's most famous traditional vetkoek made in three-legged potjie MAXIMUM 16 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE and lively beer houses to celebrate the end of a To ensure a more exclusive expedition. pots and learn about township life ( Day 8) SOSSUSVLEI AND DEADVLEI EXCURSION In magical journey through Namibia. (B, FD) 6 a country renowned for its epic landscapes, Hotel: Windhoek Country Club Resort competition for the top spot is tough. But it is STAYS WITH STORIES Sossusvlei and Deadvlei that rightly deserve this DEPART WINDHOEK With our journey at its crown and it is where we begin our adventure 13 close, we say goodbye to our new-found friends Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is framed by the today. Gaze up at the towering Dune 45, then and transfer to Windhoek airport. (B) surrounding towering red rocks of Damaraland meander into the eerie but beautiful photographers' paradise of Deadvlei, to snap and sensitively designed to integrate and blend iconic photos of dead camel thorn trees on a bed within its surrounding area, with its own on-site of white clay pans, perfectly framed by towering ancient petroglyphs. ( Day 9) sand dunes and clear blue skies. Your early MORE ABOUT YOUR morning adventure in Sossusvlei complete, travel
Trip AFRICA on to explore the ravine walls of the Sesriem DIVE INTO CULTURE Canyon, carved out by the Tsauchab River. (B, D) * All prices are per person, double share. Meet members of the OvaHimba tribe, 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 a r e considered the last semi-nomadic people of SOLITAIRE – SWAKOPMUND (2 NIGHTS) 7 Aft er breakfast, we drive to the German-inspired available for guests on the fi rst and last day of the Namibia. (Day 10) seaside town of Swakopmund with its colonial trip. See Page 32 for further details. buildings and encroaching desert. (B) P l e a s e N o t e : G u a r a n t e e d R o o m S h a r e a n d T r i p l e Hotel: The Delight Rooms are not available on this trip. MAKE A DIFFERENCE
During your free TRIP CODE: AFNA 8 SWAKOPMUND AT LEISURE With your visit to the Otjikandero Himba Orphan time perhaps consider joining an Optional Village Project in Namibia's Kaokaland, which Experience catamaran wildlife cruise in Walvis Bay in search of the marine 'Big 5', or spend time uses the funding received from tours for food and independently exploring Swakopmund, and take other necessities. ( Day 10) a stroll along its Mole seafront promenade. Then
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WONDERS OF KENYA ARRIVE NAIROBI (2 NIGHTS) Karibu ! Your 1 Kenyan safari adventure begins in the capital, 9 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 22 MEALS | FROM $3395 pp * Nairobi, where you will be met at the airport by a Trafalgar Representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at EMBARK ON A JOURNEY TO THE ENCHANTING HOME OF THE AFRICAN SAFARI, FIERY SAVANNAH SUNSETS AND the world-famous Carnivore restaurant. (WR) Hotel: Tamarind Tree THE COLORFULLY CLAD MAASAI – AN EPIC ADVENTURE THROUGH KENYA'S ICONIC WILDERNESS. NAIROBI SIGHTSEEING 'Make A Di erence' 2 this morning during your visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Here you'll learn about the organization's acclaimed Orphans' Project which provides hope for the future of Kenya's threatened elephant and rhino populations. Watch the resident baby elephants wallowing in their daily mud bath, then travel to the leafy suburb of Karen for lunch followed by a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the famous Danish 'Out of Africa' author who chose Kenya as her home. (B, L, )
NAIROBI - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE 3 (2 NIGHTS) Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind and embark on a 4x4 journey north through the Mt. Kenya region. Continue your safari adventure with an aft ernoon game drive in Samburu National Reserve, tracking such species as the Grevy's Zebra and the Reticulated Giraff e endemic to the northern Kenya region. Your accommodations tonight is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River. (B, L, D) Hotel: Ashnil Samburu Camp
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE SAFARI 4 GAME DRIVES Made famous in the award-winning book and movie Born Free, Samburu National Reserve was the home of Elsa, the famous lioness raised by conservationists George and Joy Adamson. Rise early with the birds and embark on a morning game drive through acacia forest and expansive grasslands in search of wildlife. Relax at your camp on your return then head SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE out back out into the savannah on a late 2 aft ernoon game drive. (B, L, D) KENYA ▼ 5 SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE - A ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK Journey south SM LL MAXIMUM 18 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. to Aberdare National Park, where en route Connect With Locals Trip is operated by six seater 4x4 safari you'll ' ' over the robust MT KENYA vehicles for better opportunities to view aromas of coff ee during a ' Be My Guest' LAKE NAKURU 1 experience on a plantation in the highlands of 1 G game in their natural surrounds. R O U P central Kenya. You'll have an opportunity to ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK sample some of the local coff ee and learn
▼ ▼ how your hosts are part of a cooperative system from production through to sale. Stay overnight in one of Trafalgar's ‘ Stays With Stories ' – The Ark Lodge. Reminiscent of 2 THE Icons Noah's Ark, this accommodations off ers four MAASAI MARA viewing areas from which to observe the 2 NATIONAL RESERVE NAIROBI VISIT David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust endemic bird and animal species which and Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi, frequent the on-site waterhole and salt lick. ▼ (B, BMG, D, , ) Hotel: The Ark Lodge Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK - LAKE Park, Maasai Mara National Game 6 NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have your Reserve camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls before Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu connecting with the soul of Africa's Great Rift VIEW Valley. Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is
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AFKS.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:49 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP WONDERS OF KENYA Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE NAIROBI (2 NIGHTS) Karibu ! Your Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Nairobi Nairobi Share Nairobi Nairobi Share 1 Kenyan safari adventure begins in the capital, Driver Guide for an aft ernoon game drive to 9 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 22 MEALS | FROM $3395 pp * SU 12 JAN MO 20 JAN 3775 SU 02 AUG MO 10 AUG 4295 Nairobi, where you will be met at the airport spot pink fl amingos lining the lakeshore and SU 26 JAN MO 03 FEB 3775 SU 09 AUG MO 17 AUG 4295 by a Trafalgar Representative and transferred to search for lion and leopard. (B, L, D) SU 16 AUG MO 24 AUG 4295 to your hotel. Spend the evening with your Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge SU 09 FEB MO 17 FEB 3775 SU 23 AUG MO 31 AUG 4295 fellow explorers and your Driver Guide SU 23 FEB MO 02 MAR 3775 SU 30 AUG MO 07 SEP 4295 enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK - MAASAI SU 22 MAR MO 30 MAR 3750 SU 06 SEP MO 14 SEP 4295 the world-famous Carnivore restaurant. (WR) EMBARK ON A JOURNEY TO THE ENCHANTING HOME OF THE AFRICAN SAFARI, FIERY SAVANNAH SUNSETS AND 7 MARA NATIONAL RESERVE (2 NIGHTS) Your SU 13 SEP MO 21 SEP 4295 19 APR 27 APR 20 SEP 28 SEP Hotel: Tamarind Tree journey continues to the world-renowned SU MO 3395 SU MO 4295 THE COLORFULLY CLAD MAASAI – AN EPIC ADVENTURE THROUGH KENYA'S ICONIC WILDERNESS. SU 27 SEP MO 05 OCT 4295 Maasai Mara National Reserve, your home for SU 07 JUN MO 15 JUN 3395 NAIROBI SIGHTSEEING 'Make A Di erence' the next two nights. During your time here, SU 14 JUN MO 22 JUN 3395 SU 11 OCT MO 19 OCT 3995 2 this morning during your visit to the David spend some time at your lodge's watering SU 21 JUN MO 29 JUN 3395 SU 25 OCT MO 02 NOV 3995 Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Here you'll learn hole where large pods of hippo can oft en be SU 28 JUN MO 06 JUL 3395 about the organization's acclaimed Orphans' SU 08 NOV MO 16 NOV 3750 seen. (B, L, D) Hotel: Keekorok Lodge SU 05 JUL MO 13 JUL 4295 SU 22 NOV MO 30 NOV 3750 Project which provides hope for the future of SU 12 JUL MO 20 JUL 4295 Kenya's threatened elephant and rhino SU 19 JUL MO 27 JUL SU 06 DEC MO 14 DEC MAASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI GAME 4295 3750 populations. Watch the resident baby SU 26 JUL MO 03 AUG 4295 q SU 20 DEC MO 28 DEC 4075 8 DRIVE Don your hat and polish those elephants wallowing in their daily mud bath, binoculars for a full day of safari in Maasai Single Supplement (add to price above): $930 p.p. then travel to the leafy suburb of Karen for Mara's wilderness. When you're not traversing Exceptions 19 Apr 20 to 28 Jun 20: $460 p.p. lunch followed by a visit to the Karen Blixen the savannah in search of the Big 5, you'll 05 Jul 20 to 25 Oct 20: $1070 p.p. Museum, the former home of the famous ' Dive Into Culture' and join a Maasai Danish 'Out of Africa' author who chose Kenya community in their local village. Watch the q Festive Departure: The 20 December 2020 departure as her home. (B, L, ) colorfully clad warriors demonstrate their will celebrate Christmas at Lake Nakuru National jumping prowess, then tour the village to gain Park with a festive meal. NAIROBI - SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE in-depth insights into their daily life. Later, 3 (2 NIGHTS) Leave the hustle and bustle of indulge in a bush picnic – the sounds of the Nairobi behind and embark on a 4x4 journey bush the perfect accompaniment while you Young traveler discount: north through the Mt. Kenya region. Continue keep your eyes peeled for the fl ash of resident SAVE $390 your safari adventure with an aft ernoon game Bee-eaters, Rollers and Hoopoes fl itting from Triple room discount: drive in Samburu National Reserve, tracking tree to tree. (B, L, FD, ) SAVE $NA p.p. such species as the Grevy's Zebra and the Multiple trip discount: Reticulated Giraff e endemic to the northern EARLY BIRD MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE - SAVE up to $107 Kenya region. Your accommodations tonight SAVINGS 9 DEPART NAIROBI Your Kenyan safari is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the adventure at its end, you'll return to Nairobi, Ewaso Nyiro River. (B, L, D) Hotel: Ashnil where a day room has been reserved for you SAVE Samburu Camp at one of Nairobi's airport hotels prior to your Past guests: $215 p.p. Unlock VIP benefi ts evening fl ight home. (B) SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE SAFARI 4 GAME DRIVES Made famous in the award-winning book and movie Born Free, Samburu National Reserve was the home of TRIP Elsa, the famous lioness raised by Highlights conservationists George and Joy Adamson. MORE ABOUT YOUR Rise early with the birds and embark on a Trip Here’s just a sample of the many special morning game drive through acacia forest handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in and expansive grasslands in search of wildlife. * All prices are per person, double share. your trip. Relax at your camp on your return then head Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are out back out into the savannah on a late available on the fi rst day of the trip. An evening CONNECT WITH LOCALS aft ernoon game drive. (B, L, D) departure transfer from your Nairobi airport day use hotel to Jomo Kenyatta Airport is available. Savor the rich aroma of coff ee during an 5 SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE - See Page 32 for further details. exclusive Be My Guest experience with local ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK Journey south F l i g h t s : O n w a r d fl i g h t s s h o u l d n o t b e b o o k e d t o farmers at a Kenyan coff ee plantation. ( Day 5) to Aberdare National Park, where en route MAXIMUM 18 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. depart Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport before you'll ' Connect With Locals ' over the robust Trip is operated by six seater 4x4 safari 5pm. vehicles for better opportunities to view aromas of coff ee during a ' Be My Guest' DIVE INTO CULTURE Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple game in their natural surrounds. experience on a plantation in the highlands of central Kenya. You'll have an opportunity to Rooms are not available on this trip. Visit a Maasai village for an in-depth perspective sample some of the local coff ee and learn Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is into the daily life of this colorful tribe. ( Day 8) how your hosts are part of a cooperative operated by a 4x4 safari vehicle, including all road AFRICA system from production through to sale. Stay travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel STAYS WITH STORIES overnight in one of Trafalgar's ‘ Stays With over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough Stories ' – The Ark Lodge. Reminiscent of and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a Resembling Noah's Ark, the Ark Lodge in Noah's Ark, this accommodations off ers four soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to viewing areas from which to observe the limited space in the safari vehicles. Aberdare National Park has four viewing areas for endemic bird and animal species which observing the wildlife which congregate around a frequent the on-site waterhole and salt lick. TRIP CODE: AFKS fl oodlit waterhole and salt lick. ( Day 5) (B, BMG, D, , ) Hotel: The Ark Lodge
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK - LAKE MAKE A DIFFERENCE 6 NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls before at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust whose connecting with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Orphans' Project will benefi t from funds received Valley. Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is from Trafalgar's visit. ( Day 2)
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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 $6350 pp * Representative and embark on a 4x4 journey in your Toyota Landcruiser vehicle to your hotel. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Kenya Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant. (WR) Hotel: Tamarind EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS OF KENYA AND TANZANIA, CROSSING THE LANDSCAPES WHERE THOUSANDS Tree OF WILDEBEEST MAKE THEIR BRAVE PILGRIMAGE, NAVIGATING LAKES IN SEARCH OF RESTING HIPPO AND NAIROBI – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK SAVOURING THE SPICY FLAVORS OF SWAHILI CUISINE. 2 AREA (2 NIGHTS) This morning 'Connect With Locals' during a 'Be My Guest ' Experience at Shangilia Children's Home, a center for street and orphaned children. 'Make A Di erence' with your visit, which contributes to the home's eff orts to transform the lives of vulnerable street children. Aft er lunch at the Home, you'll continue your 4x4 journey to Aberdare National Park. (B, BMG, D, , ) Hotel: Aberdare Country Club
SOLIO GAME RESERVE EXCURSION Embark 3 on a half-day exploration of Solio Game Reserve, a privately owned wildlife conservancy renowned as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. Return to your accommodations for an aft ernoon at leisure. (B, 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 connecting with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Valley. Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an aft ernoon game drive to spot pink fl amingos lining the lakeshore and to search for lions and leopards. (B, 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. Journey over to Crescent Island and join a ′Local Specialist′ to walk among wildlife such as zebras, impalas and giraff es. (B, L, D) Hotel: Lake Naivasha Country Club KENYA A LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA (2 NIGHTS) SM LL MAXIMUM 12 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. 6 Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the LAKE savannah wilderness of Kenya's Maasai Mara NAKURU Trip is operated by six seater 4x4 safari vehicles for better opportunities to view National Reserve, whose promise of some of the 1 G game in their natural surrounds. best game viewing in the world attracts safari R P ABERDARE O U enthusiasts the world over. (B, L, D) LAKE 2 NATIONAL PARK NAIVASHA 1 Hotel: Keekorok Lodge LAKE 1 VICTORIA 1 NAIROBI ◄ 2 MAASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI Get close to
◄ 7 MAASAI MARA the wildlife that fi nd sanctuary in Maasai Mara's NATIONAL RESERVE wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out the SERENGETI 2 NATIONAL PARK THE Big 5. 'Dive Into Culture' during a visit to a Maasai
NGORONGORO Icons ◄ CRATER village, where you'll watch the warriors display their jumping prowess, then tour the village to 1 KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL VISIT Solio Game Reserve, Lake gain in-depth insights into the daily life of this LAKE MANYARA 1 AIRPORT Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, colorfully clad tribe. Later, indulge in a bush 1 picnic before continuing on your safari. Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, (B, L, D, ) TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara MAASAI MARA – LAKE VICTORIA Cross the National Park and Tarangire National 8 border into Tanzania to meet your Tanzania Park Driver Guide, then travel to Lake Victoria, the TANZANIA largest lake in Africa. (B, L, D) Hotel: Serenity on the Lake VIEW Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu
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AFKT.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:48 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP AFRICAN SAFARI ADVENTURE Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE NAIROBI Kickstart your African safari LAKE VICTORIA – SERENGETI NATIONAL Nairobi Kilimanjaro Share Nairobi Kilimanjaro Share 1 adventure in Kenya. Meet your Trafalgar 9 The endless plains of the 14 DAYS | 2 COUNTRIES | 39 MEALS | FROM $6350 pp * PARK (2 NIGHTS) TU 19 DEC WE 01 JAN 7550 SA 18 JUL FR 31 JUL 7675 Representative and embark on a 4x4 journey in Serengeti provide an exquisite backdrop for a 2020 SA 25 JUL FR 07 AUG 7675 your Toyota Landcruiser vehicle to your hotel. 4x4 safari game drive, tracking such species as SA 18 JAN FR 31 JAN 7275 Spend the evening with your fellow explorers lion, leopard and cheetah. (B, L, D) SA 01 AUG FR 14 AUG 7675 and your Kenya Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Hotel: Serengeti Sopa Lodge SA 08 FEB FR 21 FEB 7275 SA 08 AUG FR 21 AUG 7675 Welcome Reception at the world-famous SA 15 AUG FR 28 AUG 7675 07 MAR 20 MAR 22 AUG 04 SEP Carnivore restaurant. (WR) Hotel: Tamarind SA FR 7150 SA FR 7675 EXPLORE THE WILDERNESS OF KENYA AND TANZANIA, CROSSING THE LANDSCAPES WHERE THOUSANDS Tree SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY 10 Discover the secrets of SA 11 APR FR 24 APR 6350 SA 05 SEP FR 18 SEP 7675 SAFARI GAME DRIVE 12 SEP 25 SEP OF WILDEBEEST MAKE THEIR BRAVE PILGRIMAGE, NAVIGATING LAKES IN SEARCH OF RESTING HIPPO AND the Serengeti's complex eco-system, the site of SA FR 7675 SA 09 MAY FR 22 MAY 6350 SA 19 SEP FR 02 OCT 7675 SAVOURING THE SPICY FLAVORS OF SWAHILI CUISINE. 2 NAIROBI – ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK the largest overland migration in the world. Join AREA (2 NIGHTS) This morning 'Connect With your Driver Guide for an in-depth exploration of SA 06 JUN FR 19 JUN 6895 SA 03 OCT FR 16 OCT 7675 Locals' during a 'Be My Guest ' Experience at the wilderness. (B, L, D) SA 13 JUN FR 26 JUN 6895 SA 17 OCT FR 30 OCT 7275 Shangilia Children's Home, a center for street SA 20 JUN FR 03 JUL 6895 and orphaned children. 'Make A Di erence' with SA 27 JUN FR 10 JUL 6895 SA 07 NOV FR 20 NOV 6895 your visit, which contributes to the home's SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – 11 SA 04 JUL FR 17 JUL 7675 SA 12 DEC FR 25 DEC 6895 eff orts to transform the lives of vulnerable street NGORONGORO CRATER Descend hundreds of SA 11 JUL FR 24 JUL 7675 q SA 19 DEC FR 01 JAN 7575 children. Aft er lunch at the Home, you'll continue meters to the fl oor of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, to explore its forests in search of your 4x4 journey to Aberdare National Park. Single Supplement (add to price above): $1380 p.p. (B, BMG, D, , ) Hotel: Aberdare Country elephant, lion and fl amingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before your late aft ernoon Exceptions 11 Apr 20 to 09 May 20: $630 p.p. Club 06 Jun 20 to 27 Jun 20: $1040 p.p. transfer to your overnight lodge. (B, L, D) q Christmas Departure: The 19 December departures Hotel: Acacia Farm Lodge SOLIO GAME RESERVE EXCURSION Embark in 2019 and 2020 will celebrate Christmas in the 3 on a half-day exploration of Solio Game Reserve, Maasai Mara with a festive meal. a privately owned wildlife conservancy renowned 12 NGORONGORO CRATER – LAKE MANYARA as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in 'Dive Into Culture' during lunch at Mto wa Umbu Kenya. Return to your accommodations for an village with its local farms, school, nyombas, Young traveler discount: aft ernoon at leisure. (B, L, D) market and milling machines. Later, you'll enjoy SAVE $730 an aft ernoon game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK AREA – LAKE (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Manyara Wildlife Safari 4 NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Have your camera Camp EARLY BIRD Multiple trip discount: ready for a photo stop at the spectacular SAVINGS SAVE up to $192 Thomson's Falls before connecting with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Valley. Visit the bird 13 LAKE MANYARA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National PARK Embark on a game drive in Tarangire SAVE Past guests: Park, then join your Driver Guide for an aft ernoon National Park past battalions of baobab trees, p.p. Unlock VIP benefi ts game drive to spot pink fl amingos lining the scouting for vast herds of elephants. (B, L, FD) $384 lakeshore and to search for lions and leopards. Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge (B, L, D) Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge 14 TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – ARUSHA – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK – LAKE DEPART KILIMANJARO Travel to Arusha, where you will be surrounded by the rich aromas TRIP 5 NAIVASHA As the sun rises, navigate Lake Highlights Nakuru National Park's landscapes on a 4x4 of coff ee during your lunch at a restaurant within game drive. Journey to Lake Naivasha for lunch one of Tanzania's largest coff ee plantations. Here’s just a sample of the many special and enjoy a boat ride in search of the resident Aft er lunch, depart on a transfer to Kilimanjaro handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in hippo. Journey over to Crescent Island and join a Airport for your outbound fl ight. Should you have your trip. ′Local Specialist′ to walk among wildlife such as a late evening fl ight departure, you may wish to zebras, impalas and giraff es. (B, L, D) consider booking a day use room at an airport CONNECT WITH LOCALS Hotel: Lake Naivasha Country Club hotel. (B, L) Meet the orphaned street children, cared for by LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA (2 NIGHTS) MORE ABOUT YOUR Shangilia Children's Home, who will capture MAXIMUM 12 GUESTS PER DEPARTURE. 6 Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the your heart through music, dance and acrobatics. savannah wilderness of Kenya's Maasai Mara Trip Trip is operated by six seater 4x4 safari Enjoy lunch at the Home and learn about their vehicles for better opportunities to view National Reserve, whose promise of some of the * All prices are per person, double share. work. (Day 2) game in their natural surrounds. best game viewing in the world attracts safari enthusiasts the world over. (B, L, D) Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers are Hotel: Keekorok Lodge available on the fi rst day of the trip. A departure DIVE INTO CULTURE transfer to Kilimanjaro airport will operate at MAASAI MARA FULL DAY SAFARI Get close to 1.00pm. See Page 32 for further details. Visit a Maasai village for an in-depth perspective 7 the wildlife that fi nd sanctuary in Maasai Mara's 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 into the daily life of this colorful tribe. ( Day 7) AFRICA wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out the should not be scheduled before 4.00pm. Big 5. 'Dive Into Culture' during a visit to a Maasai Meet the farming community of Mto Wa Umbu village, where you'll watch the warriors display Please Note: Guaranteed Room Share and Triple to learn about their way of life and enjoy Swahili their jumping prowess, then tour the village to Rooms are not available on this trip. cuisine (Day 12) gain in-depth insights into the daily life of this Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is colorfully clad tribe. Later, indulge in a bush operated by a 4x4 safari vehicle, including all road picnic before continuing on your safari. travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel (B, L, D, ) over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough MAKE A DIFFERENCE and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a Cross the 8 MAASAI MARA – LAKE VICTORIA soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to Help the orphaned, abandoned, neglected and border into Tanzania to meet your Tanzania limited space in the safari vehicles. abused children who fi nd sanctuary in Kenya's Driver Guide, then travel to Lake Victoria, the Shangilia Children's Home. Your visit will help largest lake in Africa. (B, L, D) Hotel: Serenity TRIP CODE: AFKT support the home's eff orts to transform the lives on the Lake of these children. ( Day 2)
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ARRIVE CAIRO Embark on an expedition to 1 the land of the Pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel and relax aft er your journey. Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS OF THE ANCIENTS AND EXPLORE THE LUSH RIVER VALLEYS AND ENDLESS DESERT CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE (4 NIGHTS) LANDSCAPES OF EGYPT ON THREE TRIPS INCLUDING A NILE CRUISE… 2 Fly to 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. (B, L, D) Hotel: Nile Cruise
NILE CRUISE: LUXOR – EDFU Journey to the 3 fi nal 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. (B, L, D)
NILE CRUISE: EDFU – KOM-OMBO Pay 4 homage to the falcon god Horus at Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple in Edfu, then sail upstream to Kom-Ombo, where life remains much as it was a thousand years ago. Tour the Temple of Kom-Ombo. Donning our galabeas, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on board this evening. (B, L, D)
NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – ASWAN Set sail 5 on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile to see the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. On arrival, explore 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. As the dipping sun sets the sky on fi re, admire the silhouette of feluccas plying the river’s waters. (B, L, D)
DISEMBARK – ASWAN – CAIRO (3 NIGHTS) 6 Enjoy a day at leisure or perhaps join an Optional Experience to the Sun Temple of Abu Simbel before fl ying back to Cairo this aft ernoon.(B) 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 and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo and see the ancient Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Tutankhamen’s priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum. (B)
CAIRO – PYRAMID EXCURSION The Great 8 Pyramids of Giza beckon today and we have an opportunity to embark on a soul-stirring encounter with its treasures – the Colossus of Ramses II, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara and the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Enjoy some free time this evening or consider joining a Nile dinner cruise. (B)
DEPART CAIRO Our epic journey at its end, 9 we say farewell to newfound friends and transfer to the airport. Visit trafalgar.com for full itinerary information, dates and prices (B) TRIP CODE: EGBO All three itineraries include a cruise along the legendary River Nile on board the most luxurious of ships; the MS Miriam, MS Medea or Ms Sapphire Departures operate every Wednesday between (or similar cruise ship). 01 April 2020 and 28 October 2020. Abu Simbel Optional Experience available on all of these itineraries. Shared Rooming: Guaranteed Room Share is available on all of our Egypt trips. * All prices per person double share.
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ARRIVE CAIRO Embark on an expedition to ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) Your encounter ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) Delve into the 1 the land of the Pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo 1 with Egypt’s ancient past begins in its capital, 1 antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which Airport, transfer to your hotel and relax aft er Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a begins in Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your your journey. Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis day at leisure. Hotel: Ramses Hilton hotel. Hotel: Le Meridien Pyramids FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS OF THE ANCIENTS AND EXPLORE THE LUSH RIVER VALLEYS AND ENDLESS DESERT CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE (4 NIGHTS) CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Enjoy a guided tour of CAIRO – PYRAMIDS EXCURSION During a LANDSCAPES OF EGYPT ON THREE TRIPS INCLUDING A NILE CRUISE… 2 Fly to Luxor this morning and connect with the 2 the Egyptian Museum, home of King 2 full-day excursion see the Colossus of Ramses remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures. View one II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Temple of Amun and imposing Avenue of of the seven wonders of the ancient world the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, marvel at the the Sphinx. Board your cruise ship in time for − the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. At lunch, then visit the Grand Temple of Luxor Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx. (B) night, watch as the walls of these feats of man before returning to your cruise ship for dinner. are lit up in a Sound and Light Show. (B) (B, L, D) Hotel: Nile Cruise CAIRO – ASWAN – NILE CRUISE (3 NIGHTS) 3 We fl y to Aswan this morning, where we’ll 3 CAIRO – NILE CRUISE: LUXOR (7 NIGHTS) NILE CRUISE: LUXOR – EDFU Journey to the have an opportunity to visit the High Dam Fly to Luxor where we will enjoy a guided tour 3 fi nal resting place of Egypt’s Pharaohs, before traveling by motorboat to the Temple of the Karnak Temple complex. Then explore immersing yourself in the ancient history of of Isis on the Island of Philae. Then board a the Great Temple of Luxor before we board Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Visit the mortuary felucca and sail to the Botanical Gardens on our cruise ship. (B, L, D) Hotel: Nile Cruise temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi Kitchener’s Island and see the Aga Khan This morning explore of Memnon. Later, sail to Edfu. (B, L, D) Mausoleum. (B, L, D) Hotel: Nile Cruise NILE CRUISE: LUXOR 4 the beautifully preserved Dendera Temple, NILE CRUISE: EDFU – KOM-OMBO Pay NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – EDFU This dedicated to the Goddess Hathor. (B, L, D) 4 homage to the falcon god Horus at Egypt’s 4 morning relax on your Nile cruise or consider Walk through Ptolemy best-preserved cult temple in Edfu, then sail joining an Optional Experience. This aft ernoon, 5 NILE CRUISE: EDFU upstream to Kom-Ombo, where life remains we’ll visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated XII’s mammoth pylon and into the house of much as it was a thousand years ago. Tour the to two gods, before returning to our boat for an Horus, the beloved falcon god who was Temple of Kom-Ombo. Donning our galabeas, evening celebration of Egypt’s culture and worshipped at the Temple of Edfu. Tonight, galabeas we enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on cuisine. (B, L, D) we don traditional for a memorable evening celebrating Egyptian culture and board this evening. (B, L, D) We’ll visit one cuisine. (B, L, D) 5 NILE CRUISE: EDFU – LUXOR NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO – ASWAN Set sail of Egypt’s most beautiful temples today – the Spend 5 on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile cult temple at Edfu, then continue to Luxor for 6 NILE CRUISE: SAIL TOWARDS ASWAN to see the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s a visit to its Great Temple on the banks of the the day at leisure relaxing on-board your Island. On arrival, explore the Aswan Dam Nile. (B, L, D) cruise ship. (B, L, D) built to curb the periodic fl ooding of the Nile. NILE CRUISE: ASWAN – PHILAE View the Our next stop is the Temple of Isis, followed by DISEMBARK – LUXOR – CAIRO Ancient 6 7 Unfi nished Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the a visit to the Unfi nished Obelisk. As the Thebes takes center stage today as you solid bedrock, and visit the High Dam in Aswan. dipping sun sets the sky on fi re, admire the explore its iconic Valley of the Kings and Continue to the Temple of Isis on the Island of silhouette of feluccas plying the river’s waters. Luxor’s West Bank. Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple Complex and Philae, then sail in a felucca to the Botanical (B, L, D) Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple before your fl ight Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. (B, L, D) to Cairo. (B) Hotel: Ramses Hilton DISEMBARK – ASWAN – CAIRO (3 NIGHTS) NILE CRUISE: ASWAN – KOM-OMBO 6 Enjoy a day at leisure or perhaps join an CAIRO – ALEXANDRIA Journey to the port 8 Consider joining a once in a lifetime Optional Optional Experience to the Sun Temple of Abu 7 city of Alexandria, stopping at the Coptic Experience to Abu Simbel. Later, we’ll visit the Simbel before fl ying back to Cairo this Monasteries at Wadi el Natrun (if open). roofl ess Temple of Kom-Ombo. (B, L, D) aft ernoon.(B) Hotel: Ramses Hilton Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant. (B, RD) Hotel: Helnan Palestine NILE CRUISE TO LUXOR Watch how the river CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Embark on a sightseeing 9 gives life to an arid landscape and the people 7 tour through the cacophony of Cairo’s busy who live within it as you sail down the Nile to ALEXANDRIA SIGHTSEEING – CAIRO Delve EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN streets. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary 8 Luxor. (B, L, D) and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo and into the treasures of Alexander the Great’s once-prosperous Mediterranean city. Tour the see the ancient Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque DISEMBARK LUXOR – CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) and Tutankhamen’s priceless treasures at the Roman Amphitheater and Pompey’s Pillar at 10 the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom El Shoqafa Disembark in Luxor to explore the West Bank Egyptian Museum. (B) Catacomb and the National Museum, then complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the CAIRO – PYRAMID EXCURSION The Great drive back to Cairo. (B) Hotel: Hilton Heliopolis Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. 8 Pyramids of Giza beckon today and we have Then fl y to Cairo. Consider an evening meal on an opportunity to embark on a soul-stirring board a fl oating restaurant with some lively encounter with its treasures – the Colossus of DEPART CAIRO We say a fond farewell to 9 Egypt and transfer to the airport at the end of Egyptian entertainment. (B) Hotel: Ramses Ramses II, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara and Hilton the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Enjoy some free our journey. (B) time this evening or consider joining a Nile CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Visit the Hanging dinner cruise. (B) TRIP CODE: EGVO 11 Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, the Alabaster Mosque Departures operate every Saturday between DEPART CAIRO Our epic journey at its end, and the Egyptian Museum. (B) 9 we say farewell to newfound friends and 04 April 2020 and 24 October 2020. transfer to the airport. (B) DEPART CAIRO Our expedition at its end, 12 take a transfer to the airport for your onward TRIP CODE: EGBO journey. (B) Departures operate every Wednesday between 01 April 2020 and 28 October 2020. TRIP CODE: EGWE Departures operate every Tuesday between 31 March 2020 and 27 October 2020.
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WR Welcome Reception L Lunch RD Regional Dinner BMG Be My Guest 29 B Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner
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BEST OF MOROCCO ARRIVE CASABLANCA Delve into the intrigue 1 and romance of Casablanca immortalized by 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 16 MEALS | FROM $1950 pp * Hollywood before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Grand Mogador City Center
BEHOLD THE CACOPHONY OF BAZAARS AND SHIMMERING SAHARA WHEN YOU JOURNEY TO MOROCCO'S CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNÈS – FEZ 2 (2 NIGHTS) We continue along the coast to the CHARMING CITIES OF CASABLANCA, FEZ AND MARRAKESH, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE LIFE-GIVING OASIS OF capital, Rabat, where we'll embark on an TINGHIR, TODRA GORGE AND OUARZAZATE. orientation tour of the city including views of the grand 17th -century palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Traveling 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. (B) Hotel: Marriott J’nan Palace
FEZ SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a 3 'Local Specialist' 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 specialties served with wine in a traditional Riad . (B, BMG, , )
FEZ – MIDELT – ERFOUD We follow the old 4 caravan trail south, stopping lunch 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. (B, L, D) Hotel: Xaluca Kasbah
ERFOUD – TINGHIR – DADES VALLEY 5 Journeying west, we arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oasis 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. Stop for lunch, then follow the route of a thousand kasbahs to the fl ourishing Dades Valley. Here we will overnight at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays Rabat 2 FEZ With Stories', Xaluca Dades, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. ▼ Meknès (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Xaluca Dades 1 1 ▼ DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AÏT BEN CASABLANCA THE 6 HADDOU – MARRAKESH (2 NIGHTS) Midelt
Icons Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such ▼ famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', MOROCCO CITY TOUR in Fez and Marrakesh 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. Spend some time exploring the sights during your orientation ORIENTATION of Rabat, Meknès, tour. See the UNESCO-listed fortifi ed village of MARRAKESH Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains Tinghir Erfoud, Ouarzazate, Essaouira and 2 and continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass 1 1 Casablanca to Marrakesh - the 'Red City'. Marrakesh is
▼ 1 home to Morocco's largest traditional souk ESSAOUIRA ERFOUD Aït Ben Haddou (market) where you may wish to spend some DADES VISIT Midelt, Tafi lalt Oasis and Bahia Ouarzazate VALLEY Palace time learning the art of haggling. (B) Hotel: Le Meridien N’Fis VIEW the Royal Palace in Rabat, the Ziz Valley near Tinghir, the Todra Gorge, Aït Ben Haddou and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
START OVERNIGHT SIGHTSEEING END 30 Moroccan Mint Tea
WMOR.indd 1 15/04/2019 10:48 YOUR YOUR VACATION DAY Vacation Planner Price PP Price PP BEST OF MOROCCO Start End Double Start End Double ARRIVE CASABLANCA Delve into the intrigue MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Casablanca Casablanca Share Casablanca Casablanca Share 1 and romance of Casablanca immortalized by 7 Visit the ornate Bahia Palace during city 10 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 16 MEALS | FROM $1950 pp * FR 03 APR SU 12 APR Hollywood before meeting your travel orientation with your 'Local Specialist' and FR 17 APR SU 26 APR FR 07 AUG SU 16 AUG companions and Travel Director for a spend some time soaking up the energy of FR 24 APR SU 03 MAY FR 21 AUG SU 30 AUG Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Grand Djemaa el Fna Square in the Old Quarter with FR 28 AUG SU 06 SEP Mogador City Center its palm readers, acrobats, camels and snake FR 01 MAY SU 10 MAY FR 15 MAY SU 24 MAY FR 04 SEP SU 13 SEP charmers. (B) FR 29 MAY SU 07 JUN FR 11 SEP SU 20 SEP BEHOLD THE CACOPHONY OF BAZAARS AND SHIMMERING SAHARA WHEN YOU JOURNEY TO MOROCCO'S CASABLANCA – RABAT – MEKNÈS – FEZ FR 18 SEP SU 27 SEP FR 12 JUN SU 21 JUN FR 25 SEP SU 04 OCT 2 (2 NIGHTS) We continue along the coast to the MARRAKESH – ESSAOUIRA We travel to the CHARMING CITIES OF CASABLANCA, FEZ AND MARRAKESH, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE LIFE-GIVING OASIS OF FR 26 JUN SU 05 JUL capital, Rabat, where we'll embark on an 8 laid-back shores of Essaouira this morning FR 02 OCT SU 11 OCT TINGHIR, TODRA GORGE AND OUARZAZATE. orientation tour of the city including views of stopping en route to visit a cooperative FR 10 JUL SU 19 JUL PRICING FOR SEE WEBSITE FR 09 OCT SU 18 OCT PRICING FOR SEE WEBSITE the grand 17th -century palace and Mausoleum involved in creating cosmetics from traditional FR 24 JUL SU 02 AUG of Mohammed V. Traveling to the imperial city ingredients. Consider a delicious seafood lunch Single Rooms are available, see our website for of Meknès, we'll see the grand gate of Bab and enjoy some free time before joining a city applicable supplements. el-Mansour adorned by green and white zeillij tour of UNESCO-listed medina, the walled tiles. We arrive in Fez later today and spend the Jewish Quarter and Skala fortress. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B) Hotel: Marriott rest of the evening at leisure. (B) Hotel: Ocean J’nan Palace Mogador TRIP FEZ SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Join a ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA This morning we Highlights 3 'Local Specialist' today to explore the medina, 9 journey north to Casablanca where we will one of the largest thriving medieval centres in enjoy views of the magnifi cent Hassan II Here’s just a sample of the many special the world. See the royal palace and 'Dive Into Mosque, built for the late King's 60th birthday handcrafted Trafalgar highlights included in Culture' during a visit to the round dye pits and celebrations. Later, we join our Travel your trip. tanneries revealing Morocco's ancient leather Director and companions for a Farewell craft . Spend the rest of the day shopping or Dinner to celebrate an unforgettable voyage CONNECT WITH LOCALS relaxing in a lantern-lit courtyard away from of discovery. (B, FD) Hotel: Grand Mogador the medina crowds. Join your companions this City Center Specialty Be My Guest dinner of delicious evening for a special opportunity to 'Connect Moroccan cuisine served with wine at a With Locals' over a 'Be My Guest' dinner DEPART CASABLANCA Say goodbye to your traditional Riad in Fez. ( Day 3) experience, featuring Moroccan specialties 10 new-found friends at the end of your Moroccan Riad served with wine in a traditional . vacation. Transfers are available. Conditions (B, BMG, , ) apply. (B) STAYS WITH STORIES
FEZ – MIDELT – ERFOUD We follow the old Promising paradise in the middle of the Atlas 4 caravan trail south, stopping lunch in Midelt. Mountains, the African-styled Xaluca Dades is Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley surrounded by a spectacular mountainscape and past the Tafi lalt oasis, we arrive in the with panoramic views of the Dades Valley and its oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the Gateway Berber villages. ( Day 5) to the Sahara. (B, L, D) Hotel: Xaluca Kasbah
ERFOUD – TINGHIR – DADES VALLEY DIVE INTO CULTURE 5 Journeying west, we arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oasis in southern Morocco. Visit a traditional tannery and dye pit for a FRANCE SPAIN PORTUGAL AND MOROCCO We continue through part of the Todra Gorge fascinating glimpse into an ancient practice. and cut through the mountains for one of the (Day 3) most dramatic views in the country. Stop for lunch, then follow the route of a thousand kasbahs to the fl ourishing Dades Valley. Here we will overnight at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays MORE ABOUT YOUR Trip With Stories', Xaluca Dades, surrounded by TRAVEL DIRECTOR panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. Tip (B, L, D, ) Hotel: Xaluca Dades * All prices are per person, double share. Head to a rooft op cafe in the Jemaa Airport transfers: On arrival at Casablanca Airport el-Fnaa square of Marrakesh and sip DADES VALLEY – OUARZAZATE – AÏT BEN transfers will operate at 8am, 10am, 12pm and a cold beverage. The people watching 6 HADDOU – MARRAKESH (2 NIGHTS) 2pm. Guests arriving later should make their own opportunities, in the bustling market Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such way to the hotel. Return transfers on the last below, are sensational. Time your visit famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', during prayers to savor the memorable travel day will arrive at Casablanca Airport at 7am, 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. Spend some time 10am and 12pm. exploring the sights during your orientation echo of the muezzin’s call. tour. See the UNESCO-listed fortifi ed village of Lucian Reed-Drake TRIP CODE: MORB Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains 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. (B) Hotel: Le Meridien N’Fis
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All prices are per person per night, based on double accommodations with private facilities. least six months beyond the conclusion of their trip and that all necessary The price includes breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges. Hotels are subject to availability, space is limited and blackout dates may apply. Printed documents will be available from Trafalgar on request should visas and permits have been acquired. Multiple-entry visas may be ü this be more convenient for you. required if you are entering a country more than once on your vacation. Each guest must comply with entry, health and other requirements of the countries visited during your trip. ü Contact your Travel Agent, airline or relevant government authorities to obtain the necessary travel information. ü The Operators and/or their employees and their agents are not responsible for passport, visa, entry, health and other requirements of the countries visited, or for any loss sustained by you for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
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Africa_Extros_2020_US.indd 32 15/04/2019 10:18 MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP IMPORTANT INFORMATION What to do after you book TRAVEL PROTECTION PROVIDING YOU WITH “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION FLEXIBILITY: TRAFALGAR PROTECTION– DESIGNED WITH Extend Your Stay MyTrafalgar THE FOLLOWING: EXTENSION HOTELS ENHANCE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE PRICED AT: TRIPS UP TO $2,000: $149 PER PERSON PRICED AT: TRIPS $2,001 to $3,500: $219 PER PERSON PRICED AT: TRIPS $3,501 to $5,000: $279 PER PERSON Enjoy discounted hotel rates, before or after your trip to enjoy even more of MyTrafalgar is an easy-to-use, interactive travel portal that connects PRICED AT: TRIPS $5,001 to $7,500: $339 PER PERSON what Africa has to offer. To take advantage of these value rates, simply add you to your vacation before and during your trip. PRICED AT: TRIPS $7,501 OR GREATER: $399 PER PERSON on extra nights when making your booking. You can find hotel details on the You’ll be able to register for your trip, download your travel documents Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. itinerary page of your vacation. and have a reference of your day by day trip inclusions and TRIP CANCELLATION WAIVER optional experiences. Transfers are included when extending your stay (except in Morocco, see non-insurance feature provided by Trafalgar* Visit trafalgar.com/mytrafalgar transfer table for prices.) The Trip Cancellation Waiver offers guests the opportunity to receive a refund from Trafalgar for the otherwise non-refundable trip costs prepaid Price PP ($) Register for your Trip to Trafalgar if you need to cancel due to illness, injury, death, subpoena, jury duty, job transfer and more. City Hotel Season Single Double GET READY TO GO *For Minnesota, Missouri and New York residents, Trip Cancellation benefits are underwritten Cairo Fairmont Heliopolis Price On Request by Arch Insurance Company. Le Meridien Pyramids Price On Request Every travel moment counts. To ensure you have a total stress-free vacation “ANY REASON” CANCELLATION WAIVER Ramses Hilton Price On Request and that we can contact you in the unlikely event of an emergency, we non-insurance feature provided by Trafalgar Cape Town Southern Sun Jan 19 - Mar 31 ‘20, 341 205 require all guests to register before they travel. You can complete this online If you purchase Travel Protection you will receive the “Any Reason” The Cullinan Oct 01 - Dec 31 ‘20 in a few short minutes by simply providing the following details. Cancellation Waiver allowing you to cancel your trip 24 hours or more before Apr 01 - Sep 30 ‘20 242 145 your scheduled departure for any reason that is not eligible under the Trip Southern Sun Jan 01 - Mar 31 ‘20, 324 188 1. Your contact details, including an email address and mobile number that Cancellation Waiver provisions. When a cancellation that is not eligible under Waterfront Sep 01 - Dec 27 ‘20 you will be traveling with. the Trip Cancellation Waiver provisions occurs during a penalty period, your Apr 01 - Aug 31 ‘20 223 141 cancellation penalty will be refunded in Trafalgar Travel Certificates, with the 2. The name of someone at home whom we can contact in case of balance of the refund made either in cash or by credit card credit. The Onyx Jan 01 - Mar 31 ‘20, 296 163 Oct 01 - Dec 25 ‘20 an emergency. Notice to Minnesota, Missouri and New York residents: The “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver may be purchased separately from the Travel Insurance Benefits. Contact 1-888-722-2195 for details. Apr 01 - Sep 30 ‘20 257 144 3. Your passport and insurance details. Dec 26 ‘20 - Jan 02 ‘21 376 203 TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS Underwritten by Arch Insurance Company** Casablanca Grand Mogador Price On Request Simply head to trafalgar.com/mytrafalgar and you’ll be all set for the trip Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost City Center of a lifetime and can start personalizing your vacation. Trip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/day) Johannesburg Protea Fire and Ice Jan 01 - Mar 31 ‘20 295 192 Melrose Arch Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500 E-Documents Baggage Delay: Up to $500 Apr 01 ‘20 - Jan 10 ‘21 317 206 CHOOSE TO DOWNLOAD AND NOT PRINT Medical Expense: Up to $50,000 The Maslow Jan 02 - Dec 31 ‘20 200 151 Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $100,000 Kilimanjaro KIA Lodge- Kilimanjaro Day Room Rate Only Price On Request Accidental Death and Dismemberment: $25,000 International Airport ü Once you register for your trip you will have the choice to choose Air Flight Accidental Death and Dismemberment: $100,000 Nairobi Tamarind Tree All 237 157 **Travel Insurance Benefits are underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, with administrative e-documentation for your vacation. offices in Jersey City, NJ (NAIC #11150) under Policy Form series LTP 2013 and applicable Victoria Falls Victoria Falls Jan 04 - 30 Jun ‘20 419 419 amendatory endorsements. This is a brief overview of the coverages. Subject to terms, conditions (Zimbabwe) Safari Lodge ü When you choose e-documents we will plant a tree in your honor, and and exclusions. This is a general overview of insurance benefits available. Coverages may vary in certain states and not all benefits are available in all jurisdictions. Please refer to your certificate of Jul 01 ‘20 - Jan 12 ‘21 529 447 you can be proud to be making a difference. benefits or policy of insurance for detailed terms, conditions and exclusions that apply. Windhoek Windhoek Country Club Jan 08 - May 18 ‘20 275 175 E-documentation will be available approximately 21 days prior to WORLDWIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE May 19 - Dec 31 ‘20 299 189 ü departure on your MyTrafalgar. non-insurance services provided by On Call International All prices are per person per night, based on double accommodations with private facilities. The price includes breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges. Hotels are subject to availability, CareFree™ Travel Assistance, Medical Assistance and Emergency Services – space is limited and blackout dates may apply. ü Printed documents will be available from Trafalgar on request should services available 24/7 this be more convenient for you. This plan provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. The above information is a summary – we have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection questions, please call our plan administrator at 1-866-580-4869. You may also view your policy details online at https://affinitytravelcert.com/docs/tpr
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Africa_Extros_2020_US.indd 33 15/04/2019 10:18 BOOKING CONDITIONS SUMMARY BOOKING CONDITIONS & OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION PAYMENT & CANCELLATION FEES SUMMARY INFORMATION POWERED Full booking conditions are available at: trafalgar.com/booking-conditions EGYPT & MOROCCO GUIDED VACATIONS PP Deposit due on booking $200 YOUR GUIDED VACATION BOOKING Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or Final Payment Due (Pre departure) 45 days See our website for detailed terms on what’s included and by email to [email protected] or by visiting their NO. OF DAYS (BEFORE TRAVEL) PENALTY PP not included in the guided vacation price and for website atustoa.com BY SERVICE 45 + Deposit information on reservations and payments including your IMPORTANT NOTICES 44-22 25% travel documents. Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements All 21-8 30% BOOKING CHANGES, guests including children must be in possession of a 7-1 50% CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their Departure Day/No show 100% trip return date along with applicable visas. Please refer to EXCELLENCE See our website for details on Name Changes, Booking Changes, Cancellations and Cancellation Fees, Illness “Passport and Visas” section. Due to government imposed OTHER GUIDED VACATIONS PP or Absence. security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency Deposit due on booking $500 contact information is required for all guests prior to the Final Payment Due (Pre departure) 60 days GENERAL INFORMATION release of travel documents. It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for NO MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD YOU TRAVEL, YOU CAN BE ASSURED NO. OF DAYS (BEFORE TRAVEL) PENALTY PP AND CONDITIONS any and all visas, reciprocity fees, affidavits, immunizations, 60 + Deposit See our website for detailed terms on Guided Vacation THAT FAMILY VALUES ARE AT THE HEART OF YOUR EXPERIENCE. etc. that are required to be permitted entry into each Prices, Other Fees and Taxes, and Travel Insurance. 59-46 25% destination. You should also contact your doctor or a 45-31 50% COMPLAINT PROCEDURES & specialist vaccination centre for details of any measures Behind the Trafalgar brand is a passionate family and a global portfolio 30-22 75% you may need to take prior to departure. CONSUMER PROTECTION 21-15 75% In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) of travel brands. Founded by our Chairman, Stanley Tollman, The Travel Complaint Procedure If you have a problem during your 14-8 100% fees and/or departure taxes/exit fees which will be Corporation (TTC) puts family values first, with every member of the Tollman vacation please inform Trafalgar’s Travel Director/Local collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local 7-1 100% Representative immediately, who will try to make things government authorities. family playing a critical role in the TTC business. The Tollman family lives Departure Day/No show 100% right. If the matter was not resolved locally, please write to For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents and breathes travel and delights in connecting travelers to a diverse view Trafalgar’s Guest Relations Department at the address and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry ADDITIONAL AIR TICKETS PP below within sixty (60) days of the end of the Trafalgar and exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent of the world. Fuelled by passion and a desire for service excellence, TTC is a vacation, as it is important that you provide us the Deposit due on booking As per airline policy or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying these information quickly. Please quote your booking reference family of award-winning travel brands which crafts memorable experiences Final Payment Due (Pre departure) As per airline policy documents is your sole responsibility. Trafalgar bears no number and all relevant information. Failure to follow this responsibility for such information and will not be for over two million guests every year. NO. OF DAYS (BEFORE TRAVEL) PENALTY PP procedure may delay or deny us the opportunity to responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel 60 + $75 plus airline charges investigate and rectify the problem, which may affect the documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, It’s this founding philosophy of excellence that remains our guiding light 59-46 $75 plus airline charges way your complaint is dealt with and your rights under this and/or losses including missed portions of your vacation 45-31 $75 plus airline charges contract. Accordingly, any claim not received in writing and permeates everything we do. It’s the genuine care for our travelers, related to improper documentation or government within this time is waived and barred. In any legal action, 30-22 $75 plus airline charges our teams and the places we visit that unites us to deliver simply the best arbitration, or other proceeding to enforce, interpret or decisions about entry. 21-15 $75 plus airline charges Please note that entry to any country may be refused even construe the terms of this Agreement, or concerning any vacations. When you choose Trafalgar you can be assured of choosing the 14-8 $75 plus airline charges if the required information and travel documents are grievance relating to the trip, the prevailing party shall be complete. Trafalgar will also not be liable in circumstances best in the industry. 7-1 $75 plus airline charges entitled to recover its actual reasonable legal fees, costs Departure Day/No show $75 plus airline charges and expenses. where entry is refused to another country for any reason. We do not accept any responsibility and will not make any Guests who purchase from within California Transactions EXTRA ACCOMMODATIONS PP entered into with Trafalgar are covered by the California refunds if you cannot travel because you have not complied Deposit due on booking No additional deposit required Travel Consumer Restitution Fund (TCRF) if the guest is with any passport, visa or immigration requirements or if you have lost or mislaid any necessary documents Final Payment Due (Pre departure) In accordance with guided vacation located in California at the time of payment. Eligible guests (including travel documentation). NO. OF DAYS (BEFORE TRAVEL) PENALTY PP may file a claim with TCRF if the guest is owed a refund of more than $50 for transportation or travel services which Price changes Unfortunately it is inevitable that some of 60 + $35 the seller of travel failed to forward to a proper provider or the prices or details contained within this brochure or on 59-46 $35 such money was not refunded when required. The our website may have changed since the brochure was 45-31 Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodations price maximum amount which may be paid by the TCRF to any printed, and we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of 30-22 Higher of $35 or 25% of accommodations price one guest is the total amount paid on behalf of the guest to our vacations before you book. You will be informed about any changes to any of the relevant details within this 21-15 Higher of $35 or 30% of accommodations price the seller of travel, not to exceed $15,000. A claim must be brochure before you book either with your Travel Agent or 14-8 Higher of $35 or 30% of accommodations price submitted to the TCRF within 12 months after the scheduled completion date of the travel. A claim must with ourselves as part of our commitment to high quality 7-1 100% of accommodations price include sufficient documentation to prove your claim and a customer service. Departure Day/No show 100% of accommodations price $35 processing fee. Claimants must agree to waive their right to other civil remedies against a registered TRAFALGAR TOURS WEST INC CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS PP participating seller of travel for matters arising out of a sale 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California 92805 Deposit due on booking No additional deposit required for which you file a TCRF claim. You may request a claim Final Payment Due (Pre departure) In accordance with guided vacation form by writing to: Travel Consumer Restitution TOUR OPERATORS: Trafalgar Tours Limited, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, NO. OF DAYS (BEFORE TRAVEL) PENALTY PP Corporation, P.O. Box 6001, Larkspur, CA 94977-6001; or by St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands 60 + $35 faxing a request to: (213) 897-8846 Guests purchasing from outside of California Transactions 59-46 $35 The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/ entered into with Trafalgar are not covered by the California Administrative offices/agents in: 45-31 Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price Travel Consumer Restitution Fund. 30-22 Higher of $35 or 25% of transfer price Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Guernsey, United States Tour Operator Association $1 Million Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Ireland, Japan, Trafalgar Tours Ltd shares 21-15 Higher of $35 or 30% of transfer price Travelers Assistance Program Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million 14-8 Higher of $35 or 30% of transfer price South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of The Travel 7-1 100% of transfer price Thailand, United Kingdom and the USA. Corporation who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is Departure Day/No show 100% of transfer price required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to For further information visit our website at: reimburse, according to the terms and conditions of the trafalgar.com or costsavertour.com USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Trafalgar Tours Ltd customers in the unlikely This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure event of The Travel Corporation bankruptcy, insolvency or on the market. See back cover for brochure version cessation of business. Further, you should understand that and print date. the $1 Million posted by The Travel Corporation may be Major Credit Cards Accepted sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance From left to right: Gavin Tollman (Trafalgar CEO), Stanley Tollman (TTC Chairman), payments received by Trafalgar Tours Limited. Complete Brett Tollman (TTC Chief Executive) and Michael Tollman (Cullinan Holdings Limited CEO) . details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275
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Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email to [email protected] or by visiting their website atustoa.com BY SERVICE IMPORTANT NOTICES Passports, Visas and other Entry/Exit Requirements All a family of brands guests including children must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months a er their trip return date along with applicable visas. Please refer to EXCELLENCE ttc.com “Passport and Visas” section. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents. It is the guest’s sole responsibility to secure and/or pay for NO MATTER WHERE IN THE WORLD YOU TRAVEL, YOU CAN BE ASSURED any and all visas, reciprocity fees, a idavits, immunizations, THAT FAMILY VALUES ARE AT THE HEART OF YOUR EXPERIENCE. etc. that are required to be permitted entry into each destination. You should also contact your doctor or a specialist vaccination centre for details of any measures Behind the Trafalgar brand is a passionate family and a global portfolio you may need to take prior to departure. In some countries you may be subject to entry (reciprocity) of travel brands. Founded by our Chairman, Stanley Tollman, The Travel fees and/or departure taxes/exit fees which will be Corporation (TTC) puts family values first, with every member of the Tollman collected at the airports upon entry/departure by local government authorities. family playing a critical role in the TTC business. The Tollman family lives For up-to-date detailed information on travel documents and breathes travel and delights in connecting travelers to a diverse view and visas, entry/exit taxes and further information on entry and exit requirements please check with your Travel Agent of the world. Fuelled by passion and a desire for service excellence, TTC is a or local consular services. Obtaining and carrying these family of award-winning travel brands which cra s memorable experiences documents is your sole responsibility. Trafalgar bears no responsibility for such information and will not be for over two million guests every year. responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any guest, or for any delays, damages, It’s this founding philosophy of excellence that remains our guiding light and/or losses including missed portions of your vacation and permeates everything we do. It’s the genuine care for our travelers, related to improper documentation or government decisions about entry. our teams and the places we visit that unites us to deliver simply the best Please note that entry to any country may be refused even vacations. When you choose Trafalgar you can be assured of choosing the if the required information and travel documents are complete. Trafalgar will also not be liable in circumstances best in the industry. where entry is refused to another country for any reason. We do not accept any responsibility and will not make any refunds if you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport, visa or immigration requirements or if you have lost or mislaid any necessary documents (including travel documentation). Price changes Unfortunately it is inevitable that some of the prices or details contained within this brochure or on our website may have changed since the brochure was printed, and we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of our vacations before you book. You will be informed about any changes to any of the relevant details within this brochure before you book either with your Travel Agent or with ourselves as part of our commitment to high quality customer service.
TRAFALGAR TOURS WEST INC 801 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California 92805
TOUR OPERATORS: BRENDAN Trafalgar Tours Limited, Travel House, Rue du Manoir, VACATIONS St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2JH, Channel Islands TAKING YOU PERSONALLY The Trafalgar group of companies has Marketing/Sales/ Administrative o ices/agents in: Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, China, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and the USA. For further information visit our website at: trafalgar.com or costsavertour.com This brochure supersedes any other prior brochure on the market. See back cover for brochure version and print date. Major Credit Cards Accepted From le to right: Gavin Tollman (Trafalgar CEO), Stanley Tollman (TTC Chairman), Brett Tollman (TTC Chief Executive) and Michael Tollman (Cullinan Holdings Limited CEO) .
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