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Itinerary
Safari South Africa Group Tour (10 days). (CODE: SAFSAGR
)
South Africa

A unique professionally guided Safari Tour in South Africa

Tour Prices

Tours and Prices 2009

Johannesburg – Sun City - Mpumalanga (Kruger Park) – Cape Town
R 24 644 ( 2 250 EUR) per person sharing accommodation.
R 29 944 ( 2 735 EUR) for single person.

Cost includes return air ticket to Cape Town

Dates
8 – 18 December 2009
21 – 30 December 2009
4 – 14 January 2010

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Johannesburg Kempton Park East Rand (OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg Jan Smuts Airport) - 14 Km from Johannesburg City)

Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, an English speaking (Explore Africa Tours) representative will meet and escort you to your awaiting transfer vehicle.

Transfer to your hotel: B/B – Boksburg East Rand.


Day 2: Soweto and Johannesburg City Tour

09h00-After breakfast - tour to Johannesburg city & Soweto. Soweto, its name created from the acronym South Western Townships, has made its mark on the psyche of the New South Africa. It played a crucial historical role on the early days of resistance when the ANC (African National Congress) took a more vocal and visible stand against apartheid.

Soweto rose to meet the challenge, embracing a more political, dynamic and also violent attitude when you witness the uprisings on 16 June 1976 against apartheid and many more unfairness onto non-Europeans in the old South Africa.

Today it is a muddled mix of poor and wealthy – a sprawl of shanties, mass produced shoebox houses and more solid, middleclass homes. See Chris Hani Baragwanth Hospital, Hector Pieterson Museum. Johannesburg - visit the Carlton Centre, Constitutional Hill.

Lunch in Soweto (Sakumzi Restaurant)
Back to Hotel 3 *** in Johannesburg (Boksburg) B/B


Day 3: Kruger National Park – Mpumalanga Province (+- 6 hours drive) +_500 kilometers

08h00–after breakfast, depart to the famous Kruger National Park.
+- 6 hours later, entering the Kruger National Park we do “game watching”, a South African term for; in search of the famous “BIG FIVE”, namely, lion, leopard, elephant, Rhino and African buffalo. Upon arrival at the lodge, spend time at leisure around the swimming pool, shopping complex or overlook the waterhole for animals which comes down for a drink.

Accommodation in luxury air-conditioned bungalows.
Dinner in the restaurant.
Lunch will be for own expense.
D/B/B - Kruger National Park



Day 4: Kruger National Park – Open Safari vehicle drive


Early morning wake up (+- 05h00) game viewing on an open safari vehicle for about 3
hours with a game ranger in search of the ‘Big 5’, as well as other African animals in its
natural habitat.

After a breakfast, a game drive in the coach will continue after arrival from the open
vehicle safari excursion.

A lunch stop at one of the picnic spots inside the park (for your own account).
Upon afternoon arrival back at the camp (+_ 16h00), spend time at leisure until
dinner in the restaurant or open air barbeque.
D/B/B – Kruger National Park.



Day 5: Kruger National Park – East Rand


08h00-Breakfast at restaurant.
Depart to Johannesburg, arrival time +- 17h00.
Lunch own expense
B/B



Day 6: Boksburg East Rand – Sun City


09h00 - After breakfast depart to Sun City with a stopover at one of the biggest
African open flea-markets where you can spend some time at your own leisure.
On arrival at Sundown Ranch hotel, each person can spend time at leisure.

Lunch for own expense.
Dinner at 19h00 at hotel steakhouse restaurant.
D/B/B – Sundown Ranch Hotel (10 minutes from Sun City Complex).



Day 7: Sun City Casino Complex – Elephant Back Safaris (Elephant Ride)

Optional Extra R 2 489.00 per person

06h30-breakfast at Sundown Ranch hotel.
07h00 - After breakfast we will depart to the Welcome Centre Sun City Complex for an Elephant Back safari (optional own account) at 08h00. Safari will last for 3 hours. After the safari, time will be spent at your own leisure for the rest of the day.

Lunch for own expense.
+- 16h00 back to hotel and meet for dinner at 19h00.
D/B/B – Hotel 3 *** (10 minutes from Sun City Complex).



Day 8: Sun City Complex – (By coach) Pretoria tour - Cape Town


08h00-After breakfast we will depart and do a tour in Pretoria (_+1½ hours to Pretoria). We
will visit Union Building, Voortrekker Monument and Church Square. After the Pretoria tour we
will leave for our domestic flight to Cape Town from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg Jan Smuts Airport)
(flight +- 2 hours).

Lunch own expense.
Flight Ticket Johannesburg – Cape Town – included.
B/B – Hotel 3*** -Cape Town



Day 9: Cape Town – Full day tour


08h00-After breakfast we will depart for a full day tour with registered National guide. We will
spend the rest of the day visiting the following places - Hout Bay and Cape Point,
Boulders Beach (Simons Town), Botanical garden in Kirstenbosch. After the tour
we will be heading for our hotel where we will meet for dinner at +- 19h00.

Lunch own expense
B/B – Hotel 3 ***-Cape Town



Day 10: Cape Town – Winelands tour


08h00-After breakfast we will embark on a full day Winelands Tour: Enjoy a scenic drive
this morning to the Franschhoek Valley and visit the Chamonix Wine Estate for wine
tasting. Cross Helshoogte Pass and descend into historic Stellenbosch where we
will enjoy a second wine tasting and cellar tour before we depart back to Cape Town.
11H15 – Chamonix Wine Tasting
15H00 - Blaauwklippen Wine Estate (Cellar tour & wine tasting)

Lunch for own expense.
We will meat for dinner Farewell
D/B/B – Hotel 3 *** Cape Town



Day 11: Cape Town – Destination


After early morning breakfast, guide will greet and depart to airport for flight back to OR Tambo International (Johannesburg). Coach will transport group to Cape Town Airport for your flight back
to your destination.



Notes:

Inclusive in tour cost:
• Accommodation as per Itinerary Bed & Breakfast basis.
• Transport in Mini Bus or coach supplied by Africa Explore Tours, as per itinerary.
• Sightseeing and entrance fees throughout as per the itinerary, accept conservation fees as per itinerary.
• Day game drive and open safari vehicle drive in Kruger National Park, guiding, pickup and drop off at Johannesburg / Cape Town International airport. Lunch included in Soweto and on Wine Tasting tour only
• Flight ticket from O R Tambo Johannesburg to Cape Town.


Exclusive of cost:

• Cost of meals, Gratuities, tips, entrance fees as per itinerary, conservation fees (Kruger National Park) except where breakfast is provided. Tour members should allow approximately Eur 20.00 per person per day.
• Taxes in South Africa, Flight tickets to your destination not included.
• Travel insurance. Elephant Back Safaris (optional)
• Items of a personal nature, lunch (as per itinerary)
• Services of your Tour Guide


What to take with on tour:
Camera with enough spools and batteries.
Sweater for open safari game drives.
Malaria tablets before arrival (Kruger National Park is NOT malaria free).
Hat or head protection for day game drives and morning walk.
Sun protection for face and arms during day game drives.
Comfortable shoes
Swim suits as most places have a pool

Sharing - when 2 persons sharing one room accommodation.
Single – One person in room



How to Book
A non-refundable deposit of EUR 185.00 per person is required, together with a completed Booking Form on Web Page, before a booking will be accepted. Deposits may be paid by bank transfers, but the balance of the arrangements must be paid by direct bank transfer. Full Payment must be done at least 10 days before tour commence.


 


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