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Escape to the haven of the African Bush , from Cape Town-via "The
Magic of the Garden Route" Through Kwa- Zulu Natal, The Kingdom of Swaziland,
to the best known wild life sanctuary,the "Kruger National Park" to Johannesburg
| Itinerary for the optional 4day/3 night pre-tour
stay in Cape Town |
Day
one . Arrival in Cape Town -Afternoon orientation - Historical tour
through Cape Town up the Table-Mountain for a birds
eye view over the most beautiful city in Africa. Drive up to Signal
Hill to welcome the wonderful Mother City of South Africa with a glass
of champagne . Overnight in a beautiful Hotel in Cape Town .
Day two. Leave the hotel for a full day tour to the Cape
of Good Hope - Cape Point , all along the Cape Peninsula / the
Atlantic coastline - visit en route - the penguin
colony at the boulders - a boat ride at Houtbay to visit a colony
of Cape fur seals - visit the ostrich farm at the Cape of Good
Hope - Chapmans Peak - the semi precious stone factory - biggest in the
world - lunch at the Two Oceans / Black Marlin restaurant . Perhaps visit
the famous Constantia Wine Estate. Return to the hotel , via Rhodes drive
.
Day
three.. Full day visit to the wine lands of the Cape-en route visit
Khayelitsha , the settlement of the indigenous people of SA , a traditional
township of the African People , experience the daily life and
aspirations , desires and fears , interact with them, become part in a
projects to uplift the community . Continue to the most prominent wine
regions of South Africa - Paarl - Stellenbosch -
Franschhoek - visit some of the most profiled wine -farms of the
regions - taste the export wines and brandies of South Africa . Wander
through the most historical town of South Africa - Stellenbosch , feel
the history of an bygone era with its Cape Dutch / Victorian architecture.
An environment that buzzes with early history and indescribable beauty
. Return to the hotel for overnight .
Day
four. Day at leisure , shop at the Waterfront , perhaps visit the
Oceanarium , perhaps board the Makana , the
official ferry to Robben Island and visit
the Island , the Prison Island , President Nelson
Mandela spent 18 years on this island spend time just relaxing
at the water edge, thinking about the wonderful things one can do on your
next visit to Cape Town - the gem of Africa . One of the most beautiful
city's in the World .
The cost of the above four days ( three nights ) stay in Cape Town
on B/B incl. described day tours , incl. transfers to / from Airport / Hotel
Prices valid until 31st.Oct.2008 + single supp.
| No. |
Hotel Category |
Price |
Single supp. |
| 1 |
Four Star Hotel |
R 4750.00 |
R 1200.00 |
| 2 |
Three Star Hotel |
R 3950.00 |
R 880.00 |
| 3 |
Three Star Bed and Breakfast |
R 3600.00 |
R 750.00 |
Extending your stay in Cape Town is possible for an additional amount
of .R 500.00 per night in 3 Star accommodation on b&b basis , per person
sharing.
| Itinerary for the Spectacular South Africa tour.
(13 days / 12 nights) |
Departures from Cape Town in 2007 / 2008. Departure dates custom
designed for groups of 4 and larger.
Day
one... Depart Cape Town via the Settlers Way over Sir Lowry's Pass
, through the apple / pear orchards of the region , or via the "Reviera
of the Cape"-during the Whale Season-July-November , to the historic town
of Swellendam .Continue past Riversonderend to Mosselbay , visit the Old
Post Office Tree-the first postal transaction of South - Africa took place
here in 1500. Board the Caraval,the first explorer used to sail into this
bay , anno 1488.Overnight at the "Old Post Office Tree Guest House", or
Munro Manor , or the Point Hotel .
Day two... After breakfast travel via the Robinson Pass to the
Mecca of the South African ostrich farming - Oudtshoorn - After a tour
through the Safari Show Ranch , and a ride on the fastest animal on two
legs , we have lunch - speciality , ostrich-steak ( included ).Thereafter
, visit the crocodile/cheetah farm - optional . Continue through to the
world famous drip stone caves , the most beautiful in the world ,"Cango
Caves". Overnight at a wonderful Guest House in Oudtshoorn , or via the
picturesque Outeniqua Pass to George / Wilderness , for overnight at a
delightful Guest House / Hotel at the edge of the Indian Ocean ( dinner
is optional extra ).
Day
three... Leave George on board of the "Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Train",
through the Wilderness over - five lakes - two estuaries .Arrive at Knysna
for lunch at the lagoon . Boattrip on the picturesque lagoon for the ultimate
experience of this beautiful area .Through "The Garden of Eden", to Plettenberg
Bay , the "Pearl of the Garden Route", for overnight at the Keurboom River
Lodge Protea Hotel .
Day four... After breakfast continue through Natures Valley ,
to the Tsitsikamma Rainforest , check out , en route , the World Record
Bungy Jump at Bloukraans River Bridge , via Cape St.Francis and Jeffreys
Bay to Port Elizabeth . Through Port Elizabeth for a short orientational
tour , stay overnight at the Marine Protea / Beach Hotel along the shores
of the Indian Ocean .
Day
five... Continue after breakfast to the Addo Elephant National Park
, this is now a "Big Seven Gamepark" in search
of the biggest mammals in the African Bush , the elephant , or perhaps
a Rhinoceros , or Buffalo , Lions , or some of the many Antelopes . After
the drive through the magnificent wilderness , visit the Shamwari for
a Cultural Spectacular through a living Xhosa Village ( optional ) continue
to Schotia Game Reserve , watch lions prepare for
the hunt , a National Geographic's Dream . Finish the evening
with a traditional African Cuisine Dinner ( included ) , continue
to Port Elizabeth to your hotel on the Indian Ocean .
Day six.... After Breakfast continue through to Port Elizabeth
short drive through the historical town of the 1820 British Settlers.
Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Durban-Kwa Zulu Natal , the
Kingdom of the Zulu Nation , visit the exotic Indian Market on Victoria
Street before we over night in a wonderful Hotel along the Indian Ocean
.
Day
seven... We depart from Durban via the N 2 along the shores of the
Indian Ocean ,. We stop en route for a visit to the living cultural village
of the Zulus , Shaka Land including traditional "African
Cuisine" for lunch ( included ). The popular movie "Shaka
, King of the Zulus" was made here , via Empangeni toward Hluhluwe
- Umfolozi Game Reserve , we stay two nights in the Hilltop/Mtwazi Camp
alternatively stay at Itala in this wonderful Wildlife Sanctuary , in
traditional accommodation , if in time , we indulge in a late afternoon
game drive
Day eight.. After an early morning drive through this wonderful
Game Park we have breakfast and relax in the tranquillity of the African
Bush , for the rest of the day , or perhaps an Bushwalk
through the wilderness ( optional extra ).
Day nine...... Continue through Pongola to the border of Swaziland-Enter
into the Kingdom of Swaziland through Lavumisa and continue to Mhlambanyati
, via Manzini , the Royal Village at Lobamba , onto Malkerns to visit
the Swazi Candle making . Overnight at the Foresters Arms Hotel , or similar
. .
Day
ten.... Depart for Mbabane via scenic route and Piggs Peak , onto
the World renown Wildlife Sanctuary , "The Kruger National Park with all
its 20000 square kilometre of diversity of African wild life , full of
excitement and surprises . Check in at your rondavel before going on a
night drive through this exceptional Wilderness . Relax at the camp ,
or indulge yourself on a night drive , in open four
wheel drive vehicles , to check out the nocturnal animals of this
Park .
Day eleven..... Early morning game drive through the Park with
breakfast en route , to check out one or two of the "Big Five"we might
have missed , to our next camp along the shores of the Sabie river , relax
for a while and take an afternoon or evening drive through the wonderful
wildlife sanctuary , in open four wheel drive vehicles
( optional ) .
Day
twelve.... Early morning game drive , with breakfast on route , to
check one of the big five one might have missed . We are now leaving the
magnificent park for Hazyview , via the Blyderiver Canyon , Bourks - Luck
- Potholes ."Gods Window". Overnight at Hazyview , Hippo Hollow / Sanbonani
.
Day thirteen.. After breakfast we continue to Sabie . We visit
Pilgrims Rest (old gold diggers town , a living museum ) , through Robberspass
to Lydenburg - Middelburg , back to Johannesburg / Pretoria or Sandton
for overnight in a wonderful hotel ( not included in the price ) alternatively
drop at the JHB. International for your flight .
This must be one of the most beautiful tours of South Africa , as one
can see what is described as the "Floral Kingdom of the World ", beautiful
seascapes , tremendous indigenous forests , diversity of cultures , and
the undisturbed Best Wild Life of South Africa .
The Price for
the above described tour is based on a per person sharing and on bed / breakfast
basis , based on 6 / 12 / 14 paying passengers , including all entrance fees
to the described venues , whilst on the Garden Route , Hluhluwe/Umfolozi/Itala
, and in the Kruger National Park. Dinners are included . We have not included
dinners in our price whilst in Cape Town , Durban , as experience has proven
, our guest do not like to be tied down to the routine hotel meals , especially
since there are truly wonderful and exotic restaurants to enjoy at your leisure
. Internal flight PLZ-Durban , as well as transfers are included in the price
. Lunches and beverages are excluded in our price , Porterages and Gratuities
are also not included .
- The cost for the 13 day tour ................R 17950.00
p/p sharing
- The cost of the 4-day stay in Cape Town, as an Pre-tour-option
to the above tour , must be added to the above price.
- The single supplement is R 280.00 for low season and R 380.00
for high season, per night/per person , to be added to the above
price . The above prices are valid until end of October 2008 ,
however they are subject to confirmation and availability of seats
.
- To secure the above booking 25 % of the tour price is to be paid
at the time of confirmation of the booking . The full amount
is to be paid not later then one month prior to the tour departing
. Trusting that the above meets with your approval.
Prices are vaild until 31 October 2008
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist you to perfect this
tour to your desires and expectations , to
see the best of South Africa . We are looking forward to welcoming you on
this wonderful tour .
Kind Regards, Achim Beyer
+27 (0)21 976 8337 / 975 9562
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