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Southern Africa Discovered

12 Days from £955 (excludes flights)

Cape Town (4 nights), Kruger (2 nights), Johannesburg (1 night), Victoria Falls (2 nights), Chobe (2 nights)

Highlights include:
• Stay four nights in fabulous Cape Town
• Experience an unforgettable journey up Table Mountain
• Cruise on Cape Town Harbour
• Visit the scenic Cape Winelands and get a chance to taste these fantastic, world-renowned wines
• Go in search of the "Big 5" in the Kruger National Park
• Stay two nights at the magnificent Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
• Discover the beauty of the Falls on a guided tour
• Enjoy a Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River
• Thrill at Botswana’s wildlife for two nights in Chobe National Park
• Enjoy a boat trip on the Chobe River

Departures:
Daily

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town:
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for a four-night stay. Cape Town, set between the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the craggy heights of Table Mountain, is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The day is at leisure to begin exploring your new surroundings in this beautiful cosmopolitan city or to just relax in the sun after your flight.
Accommodation: Standard: Table Mountain Lodge (Classic Room), Superior: Holiday Inn Waterfront (Standard Room), Deluxe: Mount Nelson (Superior Room)

Day 2: The Mountain, The Sea & Scenic City Tour:
After breakfast, a morning tour gives you an insight into the spirit of Cape Town and traces the history of the port from 1652 when the first Dutch Governor set foot on a beach nearby. The tour spends time on Table Mountain’s summit (reached via cable car, payable locally) and then follows the beautiful coastal drive passing Camps Bay, Clifton and Sea Point. City sightseeing continues passing the Houses of Parliament before arriving at the Malay Quarter for a wonderful and interesting tour. This area housed the many slaves brought into South Africa, mainly from Java, in the 17th and 18th centuries. Their attractive, brightly coloured, flat-roofed houses, decorative mosques and the sound of the muezzin calling over the city streets have remained relatively undisturbed for all this time. After this fascinating tour you will be taken to the seaside suburb of Milnerton where the impressive views of Table Bay and Table Mountain await. The tour ends with a visit to the Cape Town diamond works which has a fully operational diamond cutting workshop and a very informative tour. (B)

Day 3: The Winelands Tour:
Depart Cape Town and head towards the scenic Cape Winelands, a celebrated region of charming Cape Dutch towns, stunning mountains and world-famous vineyards. The morning wine tasting will be followed by a brief tour of Paarl before making your way to Franschhoek for lunch (own account). With its quaint, white-washed buildings and French tradition, the village is considered to be amongst the loveliest in the country. Continue to the famous Boschendal Estate for further wine tasting and finally to charming Stellenbosch with its gabled homesteads and oak-lined lanes before heading back to Cape Town late afternoon. (B)

Day 4: Cape Town:
Today is at leisure to enjoy all that Cape Town has to offer. Explore the nearby beaches, the historic Castle, Green Market Square, the Two Oceans Aquarium or the journey to Robben Island – where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner. If you wish to venture beyond the city, you’ll discover tranquil vineyards, small fishing villages, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Cape of Good Hope. When the sun sets, enjoy the excellent restaurants and local wines while the city continues to seduce you. (B)

Day 5: Cape Town – Johannesburg – Kruger National Park:
An early morning start for your flight to Johannesburg International and then a connecting flight to either Hoedspruit Airport (Superior Option) or the new Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Standard and Deluxe Options). The Kruger, with its teeming wildlife, crackling camp-side fires and sundowners, is for many the highlight of a trip to South Africa. The Standard Tour includes car hire for three days to be collected on arrival at Kruger Airport, the Superior Tour includes return transfers from Hoedspruit Airport to Thornybush Game Reserve, and the Deluxe Tour includes return transfers from Kruger Airport to the luxury Londolozi Game Reserve.

Standard – Kruger Restcamp (Skukuza):Your first game sightings can occur during the two-hour drive from Kruger Airport to the Skukuza restcamp. You are on your own to explore the Kruger from the comfort of your car, between sunrise when the gates of the restcamp open to sunset when they close. A small shop, where basic food can be purchased, is available in the camp as well as a self-service cafeteria and a restaurant. Please see page 50 for more details of the restcamps. If it’s your first safari, we do not recommend this independent touring option. Please ask your travel agent to contact us for further suggestions. (B)

Superior – Thornybush Private Game Reserve (Chapungu Lodge):If you have always dreamed of experiencing majestic wildlife and staying in a lodge in the African bush, then Chapungu will charm you. (BLD)

Deluxe – Lion Sands Game Reserve (River Lodge):Set in the world-renowned Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Lion Sands has been rated as offering one of the best game experiences in Africa and has an unrivalled position on the Sabie River. Expert guides with true safari philosophy and offering exemplary serive will ensure the experience of a life time. (BLD)

Day 6: Kruger National Park:
An early morning opportunity to experience a ‘close encounter’ with the wild – from the ‘Big 5’ to fascinating plants, magnificent antelope and astounding insects. Return to the restcamp or lodge for a hearty breakfast and then relax during the heat of the day. In the late afternoon, enjoy a further game drive, then later return to the camp or lodge. (BLD) at Thornybush & Lion Sands Private Game Rese

Day 7: Kruger National Park – Johannesburg:
Today, depart for Kruger/Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg International Airport. On arrival, you will be transferred to the northern suburb of Sandton for an overnight stay. Day tours can easily be arranged or just enjoy the fantastic shopping and excellent restaurants that Johannesburg is known for. Please see pages 46 & 47 for full descriptions of the hotels. (B at Thornybush & Lion Sands Private Game Reserve
Accommodation: Standard: Garden Court Sandton City, Superior: Protea Hotel Balalaika, Deluxe: The Westcliff (Luxury Room)

Day 8: Johannesburg – Victoria Falls:
This morning, you will be transferred to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay. There are few superlatives that have not already been applied to this, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, as in many ways it defies description. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to the riverbank for the Sundowner Cruise up the mighty Zambezi River. Step aboard for a lazy, tranquil journey above the falls where you can watch the splendid African sunset. Watch for hippo and colourful birdlife en-route as you sip your sundowners. Enjoy drinks and canapés which will be served on board. After sunset, you will be returned to the jetty and your hotel. (B)
Accommodation: Standard: Hotel Mercure A'Zambezi, Superior: Kingdom at the Falls, Deluxe: Victoria Falls Hotels

Day 9: Victoria Falls:
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to the entrance of the magnificent falls from the Zimbabwean side. Victoria Falls is the largest, probably the most beautiful and certainly the most majestic waterfall in the world. A guided tour of one of nature’s supreme masterpieces will be undertaken, including sights such as Devil’s Cataract and the Boabab Tree. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore all the other exciting activities around the Victoria Falls. (These are purely suggestions and are not included in the tour price.) Fly over the falls for the best perspective, relax on a canoe trip as you are paddled down the Zambezi River or experience the thrill of white water rafting. (B)

Day 10: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park, Botswana:
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road across the border to Chobe, Botswana, and on to the lodge of your choice, clearing customs and immigration en-route. Just 100km from Victoria Falls, Chobe is best known for its abundant elephant. With a fascinating variety of wildlife, ranging from water animals such as hippo, crocodile and otter to dry land species like giraffe, zebra, leopard, lion and hyena, the gameviewing opportunities are outstanding. This afternoon, join an exciting game drive or a sunset cruise by riverboat. Your lodge accommodation in Chobe is inclusive of all meals and gameviewing activities. Please see page 67 for full descriptions of the lodges in Chobe. (BLD)
Accommodation: Standard: Muchenje Safari Lodge, Superior: Mowana Safari Lodge, Deluxe: Chobe Chilwero

Day 11: Chobe National Park:
A day of superb gameviewing by open safari vehicle – see Chobe’s vast herds of elephant and buffalo. Later, return to your chosen lodge and enjoy a sumptuous dinner under the African night sky. (BLD)

Day 12: Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls:
Last chance to enjoy some early morning gameviewing. Following breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Victoria Falls Airport. Please note your scheduled transfer departs at approximately 10.30hrs. Should you require a transfer at any other time, a private one may be necessary and additional costs will apply. (B)

Prices Include:
• Quality accommodation Your accommodation has been chosen for quality and value.
• Meals as specified B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. All meals during your stay in Chobe National Park and, on days 5 & 6, on the private game reserves of Thornybush and Lion Sands. On the standard option days 5 & 6 at Skukuza Restcamp do not include any meals.
• Sightseeing Touring/Half-day Table Mountain & Scenic City Tour and full-day Winelands Tour in Cape Town, Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi and Tour of the Victoria Falls. Gameviewing at Thornybush and Lion Sands and all the lodges in Chobe.
• Transfers Private transfers on arrival and departure in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Scheduled road transfers to and from Kruger Mpumalanga International/Hoedspruit Airport on the superior and deluxe options. Scheduled minibus transfers from Victoria Falls Airport to your Victoria Falls Hotel, onwards to your chosen lodge in Chobe and return to Victoria Falls Airport.
• Car Hire A VW Polo 1.6 for three days on the standard tour, to be collected and returned to Kruger Airport.This includes 100% Super Cover CDW & TLW, unlimited mileage and VAT.

• All inclusions as per the land only tour
• Air Fares International flights in economy class on South African Airways. Departing from London Heathrow to Cape Town and returning from Johannesburg to London. Also including domestic flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg, onward return flights to Kruger/Hoedspruit and regional return flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.
• UK and Overseas Airport Tax UK departure tax of £30.40 plus overseas airport taxes (which must be pre-paid) of £140.10.

Prices Exclude:
• Car hire excludes fuel, contract fee, additional driver and one way fee of R330, all payable locally.
• Drinks, gratuities, porterage and all other items of a personal nature.
• The Standard Option excludes a daily National Park fee of R120 per person.
• Meals and sightseeing other than those specified.
• Overseas airport taxes that are payable locally.
• Visa fees and insurance.

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