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WLD2706125 | 14 Day South Africa Tour - A World In One Country (14 Days)
Today’s Deal—Wildlife
Date:
28 06 2012 |Deal Code: WLD2706125
14 Day South Africa Tour - A World In
One Country (14 Days)
This comprehensive and exciting tour
of South Africa is a great tour for a first timer to Africa or South Africa. It
covers the popular highlights of the country, including the Kingdom of
Swaziland. This tour of South Africa starts in Johannesburg and moves east,
turning slowly south and then follows the east side of the country, covering
the Garden Route and ending in Cape Town.
The highlights of
this extensive tour include:
·
Exploring the historic town
of Pilgrim’s Rest.
·
Viewing the green Blyde River
Canyon and God’s Window.
·
Game viewing in the Kruger
National Park using open safari vehicles.
·
A visit to a traditional
African craft market in Swaziland.
·
A rich Swazi cultural
experience.
·
A boat cruise on the Lake St
Lucia which is a recognized World Heritage Site.
·
A walk through the
Tsitsikamma National Park.
·
A ferry trip to the
Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna
·
The Cango Caves
·
A visit to an ostrich farm
typical of the Oudtshoorn area.
·
Some amazing land based whale
watching at Hermanus. (Seasonal July to November only).
Day 1 Johannesburg
On arrival
at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) you are met and transferred to
your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent
suburban shopping malls or take an optional Soweto Tour (own account).
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar
Day 2 Pretoria /
Mpumalanga (BD)
We depart
Johannesburg at 07h30 for Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city, for a short
orientation tour, before continuing east to Mpumalanga. We drop several hundred
feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the
historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous
Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. This afternoon explore the living
history in the form of Pilgrim’s Rest, the old mining village where gold was
first discovered.
Accommodation:
The Royal Hotel or similar
Day 3 Kruger National
Park (BD)
This
morning we gaze at the expansive view of God’s Window - an endless view of
forested mountains and fertile plains. We then visit the spectacular Blyde
River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We explore the quaint
village of Graskop before arriving mid afternoon at our overnight hotel.
Accommodation:
Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar
Day 4 Kruger National
Park (B)
A full day
‘Big Five’ game viewing in Kruger National Park. Set off before breakfast in an
open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard,
and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic
of this enormous wilderness.
Accommodation:
Perry’s Bridge Hollow or similar
Day 5 The Kingdom of
Swaziland (BLD)
Enjoy an
enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection
Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience
before visiting the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen
fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. We continue
through the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with
woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini
Valley.
Accommodation:
Lugogo Sun or similar
Day 6 The Kingdom of the
Zulu’s (B)
Visit the
Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and
colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and
endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage
Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species.
Accommodation:
Elephant Lake Hotel or similar. Clients have the option to purchase an exciting
afternoon open safari vehicle game drive into
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi
Park.
Day 7 Durban (B)
This
morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the
lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields
do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. Check into
your hotel just before lunch (own account). The remainder of the afternoon is
at leisure, or you may opt take an optional afternoon Durban City Tour (own
account).
Accommodation:
Royal Palm or similar
Day 8 Port Elizabeth /
Knysna (BD)
Morning at
leisure until your collection and transfer to the airport for your mid morning
flight to Port Elizabeth (cost of flight not included). There you’ll be met by
a new guide who’ll, upon everyone arriving, take you
through
the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest, before reaching Knysna, perhaps
South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden
Route.
Accommodation:
Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
Day 9 Knysna (BL)
Cruise on
the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an
amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea
entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine
beaches beyond. After lunch the remainder of the day at leisure, to enjoy this
lovely and special town.
Accommodation:
Knysna Hollow Hotel or similar
Day 10 Oudtshoorn (BL)
This
morning we enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route
to Oudtshoorn, the feather capital of the world’, so named because it’s the
centre of South Africa’s ostrich industry. After lunch, we learn more about
these hardy, enigmatic creatures during a tour of an ostrich farm. We then head
underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa’s
most incredible natural wonders.
Accommodation:
Oudtshoorn Inn or similar
Day 11 Cape Town (B)
A day of
magnificent vistas. Enjoy the everchanging passing canvas as we travel to Cape
Town. During the whale season we will travel via the seaside village of
Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the southern right whales, which
frolic offshore (July to November only). Out of season we will return to Cape
Town along 62’, South Africa’s version of America’s 66’.
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 12 Cape Peninsula
(B)
A full day
touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard. We
stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise
(own account) to Seal Island to watch the antics of these natural performers.
Then we continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see
the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. We drive through the quaint naval
village of Simon’s Town on our way back to Cape Town.
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 13 Cape Winelands
(B)
Journey
into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and
Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. A
visit to the Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language
Monument
provides a historical perspective.
Accommodation:
Protea Hotel President or similar
Day 14 Cape Town (B)
This
brings us to the end of our World in One Country’. Check out of your hotel and
transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Tour Cost
Tours starting from:
Was
ZAR 27550/- Now ZAR 23150/-
This Tour includes
ü Transportation in an air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater
mini bus.
ü Professionally guides that escort the tour
ü Twin accommodation (3 star) with private facilities
ü The following meals: 13 breakfasts / 3 lunches / 4 dinners
ü Airport transfers
ü Hotel porterage fees
ü Kruger National Park Conservation Levy
Please Note
Ø The internal flight between Durban and Port Elizabeth is
excluded. African Travel Gateway can book this flight for you. The flight is
SA1336 departing 12h30 and arriving in Port Elizabeth at 13h45
Ø Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are required.
Contact 365 Holiday Deals
Phone: +91
8521625218
Phone: +91
8521625118
We are available from 7AM to 1100PM; seven days a week (16/7)
If you are interested in this tour package/deal:
1. Send us an email with
the deal
code in the subject line and we will mail you a complete brochure of the tour/travel
package
2. Alternatively you can
also reach us by the ‘Contact Me’ form that is on the right column of this page.
Cancellation
You may cancel your booking by
contacting your tour organizer and present such request in writing. However, in
the following cases you shall be deemed to have cancelled the tour even if no
cancellation notice is issued by you:
·
In case of visa rejection,
you would be deemed to have cancelled on the date of intimation of such
rejection
·
If you fail to pay the
total tour costs in time or if you commit any other default in relation to your
booking, we may treat such failure or default as a cancellation of the booking
by you. In such case, the cancellation charges shall be computed with reference
to the date on which we issue you a notice of cancellation
·
If you fail to make any
payment, the booking shall be deemed to have been cancelled by you without any
advance notice, inviting the highest cancellation charge.
Cancellation Fees
If cancellation request is
received, the following cancellation charges will be applicable:
Ø Initial Booking amount of Rs. 25,000 for South Africa is
Non-refundable
Ø 50 Percent of the Tour cost will be charged – 30 Days Prior to the
Departure Date.
Ø 100 Percent of the Tour cost will be charged – 15 Days Prior to the
Departure Date.
WLD2706124 | South Africa in 10 Days (10 Days)
Today’s Deal—Wildlife
Date:
28 06 2012 |Deal Code: WLD2706124
South Africa in 10 Days (10 Days)
The South Africa in 10 Days tour is
an itinerary we have carefully constructed that gives visitors to South Africa
a wholistic and reflective experience of the country. This 10 Day South African itinerary covers
many aspects including; Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, Zululand and a quality
safari in the Kruger National Park.
All transfers and day tours in the
South Africa in 10 Days are doing on a privately guided basis, and high quality
– value for money accommodation has been used.
Day 01 Arrive in Cape
Town, South Africa
Your South
Africa in 10 Days tour, commences with your arrival in Cape Town. Here you will
be met and transferred to the De Waterkant Village where you check in for (3)
nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
The De
Waterkant Village is a collection of colourful European influenced houses &
cottages, some of the cobble stoned roads & buildings dating to the 1700’s.
Situated between the city and the famous V&A Waterfront, the village is a
curious mix of past & present, and is home to an abundance of restaurants,
art galleries & clubs.
Day 02 Full Day Tour of
Cape Peninsula
This
morning you will be taken on a privately guided full day tour of the Cape
Peninsula, with lunch included. This is a ‘must do’ tour when in Cape Town. The
tour takes you on a spectacular coastal journey through to the Cape Peninsula,
and includes highlights such as:
• Cape
Point and the Cape of Good Hope
• Boulders
Beach – Penguin Colony
• Hout Bay
– optional boat trip to Seal Colony
•
Simonstown historical naval base
• Fynbos
vegetation
• The
chance of seeing baboons, bontebok, ostriches, bird life and the Southern Right
Whales (seasonal)
•
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Day 03 Full Day Tour of
City & Robben Island
This
morning you will be taken on a privately guided full day tour of the city of
Cape Town, followed by lunch. The after lunch you will join the public guided
tour to Robben Island, which included a boat trip to the island and a guided
tour of this former prison island. On returning to the mainland your guide will
transfer you back to your hotel.
This tour
takes a step back in time as you explore the “Mother City” of South Africa –
its views, its history and its people. The tour then takes guests on a more
recently historical tour to the notorious Robben Island prison where Nelson
Mandela and other present day South African politicians were incarcerated.
Highlights include:
• Travel
by cable car to the top of the world famous Table Mountain and enjoy
spectacular views of the city (weather dependant)
• City
orientation tour
• The
Castle of Good Hope – our first fort
• Malay
Quarter
• Flower
market
• Green
Market Square – our oldest market
• Cruise
from Cape Town to Robben Island and return with marvellous views of the city
and Table Mountain
• Bus tour
of the island
• Robben
Island prison accompanied by a former prisoner
• Nelson
Mandela’s cell
Day 04 Full Day Wineland
Tour & Franschoek
This
morning you check out of the hotel and will be taken on a privately guided full
day tour of the Cape winelands, with lunch included. The tour of the Cape Winelands is
characterized by the backdrop of majestic mountains, lush valleys, quaint
villages and scenic vineyards. Highlights include:
•
Stellenbosch, tree lined streets, historical architecture, alfresco cafés and
good shopping
•
Franschhoek Valley with its endless mountain vistas
• Paarl –
“the pearl of the Cape” – home to the Afrikaans language
• Cape
Dutch architecture – visit the acclaimed Boschendal Manor House
• Wine
tasting on some of the finest Cape Wine Estates
• Cellar
tour
At the end
of the tour you will be dropped off at the Franschoek Country House in the
quaint village of Franschoek. Here you overnight on a bed and breakfast
basis. Nestled in the picturesque wine
valley of Franschhoek. This intimate hotel, offers luxury and relaxation to
discerning travellers. The restored manor house and former perfumery date back
to late 1800s. Situated on the edge of the Franschoek village, the hotel is
surrounded by enchanting vineyards and majestic mountains.
Day 05 Cape Winelands to
Zululand
This
morning you will be collected from Franschoek Country House
and
transferred to the Cape Town International Airport where you board your flight
to Durban, in the province of Kwa Zulu Natal.
Here you
will be met and transferred to Eshowe, where you check in at the Chennells
Guest House for (2) nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Chennels Guest House forms part of an old Victorian
Home. It commands sweeping views of green Zululand. An ideal place, from which
to explore and experience the Zulu culture.
Day 06 Full Day Zulu
Cultural Experience
This day
in the South Africa in 10 days Tour, exposes you to some true Zulu culture (as
opposed to the ‘traditional’ cultural villages that are far too common). You
will be taken on a full day tour of rural Kwa Zulu Natal, where the focus is on
experiencing Zulu culture as it is today. Lunch is included, and you will
return to the guest house in the late afternoon.
Today you
experience real Zulu Cultural of a rural village as it is today. On this
excursion guests meet and interact with local people. The easy approach of this
tour reflects true African life, and is an eye opener to any visitor coming
from a first world counrty. You will meet the local Zulus who for the most part
have next to no material possesions, but yet are rich in knowledge and life.
Guests witness the day to day chores of a Zulu village, locally used tools and
crafts, vegetable gardens and depending on the day a possible visit to a
Zionist Church to enjoy the beautiful sounds of Zulu people in song. This tour
is a real cultural experience, there are no people waiting for your arrival to
perform anything.
Day 07 Zululand to Rhino
Post Safari Lodge, Kruger Park
This
morning you will be transferred to Durban Airport, where you board your flight
to Nelspruit, in the province of Mpumalanga. Here you will be met and
transferred into the Kruger National Park for the start of the safari section
of the South Africa in 10 Days tour.
Here you check in at the Rhino Post Safari Lodge for (1) night on a
fully inclusive basis.
Rhino Post
Safari Lodge is nestled in an exclusive concession of 12000 hectares of
pristine bushveld. Home to all many of South African wildlife, including the
big 5.
Day 08 Rhino Post Safari
Lodge to Plains Camp, Kruger Park
This
morning after your game drive safari and breakfast, you will be transferred to
the Plains Camp where you spend the next (2) night s on a luxury walking safari
on a fully inclusive basis.
Day 09 Plains Camp,
Kruger Park
On safari
at the Plains Camp, Kruger National Park. Plains Camp in the Kruger Park offers
a high quality walking safari in that embraces all aspects of a safari, from
big game and ancient trees, to breathtaking landscapes and dung beetles.
The camp,
built and decorated in an African explorer theme, has just four luxury safari
tents, thus sleeping only a maximum of 8 adults. Each tent has ensuite
facilities with hot and cold running water, toilets and comfortable beds.
Day 10 Kruger Park to
Johannesburg
This
morning after your last safari and breakfast you will be transferred back to
Rhino Post Safari Lodge, where you will be collected and transferred back to
the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport near Nelspruit. Here you board your
flight to Johannesburg, which marks the end of the South Africa in 10 Days
tour.
Tour Cost
Tours starting from:
Was
ZAR 31850/- Now ZAR 26950/-
This Tour includes
ü 04 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
ü 02 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
ü 03 nights’ accommodation on a fully inclusive basis: Rhino Post
& Plains Camp only:
ü Accommodation
ü All meals
ü Local drinks (Plains Camp only)
ü Teas / coffees & snacks
ü Twice daily game viewing activities (Game drives at Rhino Post
& Walking safaris at Plains Camp)
ü All road transfers as per itinerary
ü Private Sightseeing day tours in Cape Town as per itinerary
ü Four lunches on day tours as specified
ü Full day Zulu cultural excursion
ü Tourism levy of 1 %
Flights:
ü Cape Town – Durban one way excl taxes (British Airways V class)
ü Durban - Nelspruit one way excl taxes (SAA Saver Class)
ü Nelspruit - Johannesburg one way excl taxes (SAA Saver Class)
The Tour does not include
ü Visas if required
ü Meals not specified
ü Airport taxes for local flights
ü Personal items and gratuities
ü Bar accounts
Contact 365 Holiday Deals
Phone: +91
8521625218
Phone: +91
8521625118
We are available from 7AM to 1100PM; seven days a week (16/7)
If you are interested in this tour package/deal:
1. Send us an email with
the deal
code in the subject line and we will mail you a complete brochure of the tour/travel
package
2. Alternatively you can
also reach us by the ‘Contact Me’ form that is on the right column of this page.
Cancellation
You may cancel your booking by
contacting your tour organizer and present such request in writing. However, in
the following cases you shall be deemed to have cancelled the tour even if no
cancellation notice is issued by you:
·
In case of visa rejection,
you would be deemed to have cancelled on the date of intimation of such
rejection
·
If you fail to pay the
total tour costs in time or if you commit any other default in relation to your
booking, we may treat such failure or default as a cancellation of the booking
by you. In such case, the cancellation charges shall be computed with reference
to the date on which we issue you a notice of cancellation
·
If you fail to make any
payment, the booking shall be deemed to have been cancelled by you without any
advance notice, inviting the highest cancellation charge.
Cancellation Fees
If cancellation request is
received, the following cancellation charges will be applicable:
Ø Initial Booking amount of Rs. 25,000 for South Africa is
Non-refundable
Ø 50 Percent of the Tour cost will be charged – 30 Days Prior to the
Departure Date.
Ø 100 Percent of the Tour cost will be charged – 15 Days Prior to the
Departure Date.
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