Day 1 / Overnight flight
Take an overnight flight
from Washington Dulles airport.
Day 2 / Arrival
Arrival in South Africa /
Upon arrival at O.R Tambo
International Airport in Johannesburg a representative will meet the
group and assist them to the awaiting transfer vehicle. Transfer to
the hotel.
Check
in /
Afterwards the group will
check in at the Garden Court Sandton City.
The Garden Court Sandton City is the business person's choice as
well as an excellent base for tourists, adjacent to the Sandton
Convention Centre and within easy walking distance of the upmarket
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square shopping centres. Four
hundred and forty four rooms each offer colour TV and M-Net, pay
movie channel, modem point, telephone with voice mail, hairdryer and
tea and coffee making facilities. Hotel facilities include an
outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and meeting facilities for up to 18
delegates.
At
leisure /
Guests will have the
afternoon/evening at leisure. They could relax at the hotel or
explore the Sandton City shopping mall and Nelson Mandela Square.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Transfer only
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: None
Overnight accommodation / Garden Court Sandton City / Standard rooms
/
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 3 /
Breakfast /
Guests will enjoy a
delicious breakfast at the hotel.
Check out /
Afterwards guests will
complete check out formalities.
Travel to
the Kruger National Park /
From Johannesburg the
group will travel to the Mpumalanga province and Kruger National
Park. Lunch can be enjoyed en-route (at your own expense).
One of Africa’s leading attractions, the Kruger National Park is a
premier game sanctuary that covers more than 20,000 square
kilometres of land between the Crocodile River in the south and the
Limpopo in the north. It can accommodate 5000 visitors at a time,
offers easy access to a vast array of wildlife, has easy,
well-tended roads, ample viewing sites and more than 20 pleasant
rest and accommodation camps. It also boasts the greatest species
diversity in Africa – more than 140 resident mammal species,
including the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino).
You’re likely to see zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, crocodile,
wild dog and vast antelope herds. The varied terrain is also home to
more than 300 species of trees, including baobabs, marulas and
mopanes, countless insects and fascinating plants and grasses.
Check in /
The group
will now check in to Skukuza Rest Camp.
Skukuza Restcamp is the largest rest camp in the world-renowned
Kruger National Park, as well as being the Park’s administrative
headquarters. The perennial Sabie River flows past Skukuza,
instilling an atmosphere of relaxed serenity. Skukuza has everything
you need for a successful bushveld holiday, including electric
power, resident doctor, emergency road service and vehicle workshop,
fuel station, car wash, licensed restaurant, cafeteria, laundromat,
shop (selling groceries, wine, beer and spirits as well as a
selection of gifts and clothing). There are 2 swimming pools in the
camp for resident guests. Wildlife documentaries are regularly
screened in the outdoor amphitheatre near the library. There are 183
bungalows with 2 or three beds each, a bathroom (most with showers,
but some with baths) and air-conditioning. Some of the units have
their own kitchenette, while others share communal kitchen
faculties. Basic kitchen equipment is provided in the units with
cooking facilities. Eight of the two-bedded bungalows have been
adapted for visitors with mobility difficulties.
At
leisure /
Guests will be able to
spend the afternoon at leisure and relaxing after the long drive.
Services Included /
Coach & guide services:
Overland (8 hours usage)
Entrance fees included: Kruger National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation / Skukuza Rest Camp / Standard bungalow /
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 4 /
Morning game drive /
Guests will have the
opportunity to go on an early morning game drive through the park in
open 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced game rangers. Guests will
have the opportunity to view a wide variety of game from the
vehicle. The game ranger will be able to provide guests with
interesting and informative information about the animals and
African bush.
Breakfast /
Guests will enjoy a pre
packed breakfast during their morning game drive before returning to
the camp.
Afternoon at leisure /
Enjoy the afternoon at
leisure at Skukuza. Guests can relax at the camp and make use of the
wide variety of services at the camp.
Afternoon
game drive /
The group will have
another opportunity to go on another game drive in the late
afternoon.
Services Included /
Coach & guide services:
Overland (8 hours usage)
Entrance fees included: Morning and afternoon game drive
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation / Skukuza Rest Camp / Standard chalets /
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 5 /
Breakfast /
Breakfast will be enjoyed
at the camp.
Check out /
The guide will assist with
check out formalities. Afterwards the group will travel back to
Johannesburg and visiting the panorama route on the way.
Mpumalanga /
En-route you
will visit some of the waterfalls in the region and the other
attractions.
South Africa’s great Highveld plateau ends at an
escarpment in which thundering waterfalls flow from forested cliffs
and the horizon undulates under the big sky. This is the beginning
of Mpumalanga, a province of sub-tropical savanna, deep ravines,
emerald valleys, crystal-clear streams, teeming wildlife and
fascinating history. Situated in the north-eastern part of South
Africa and bordered by Mozambique and the Kingdom of Swaziland,
Mpumalanga is justly known as the land of the rising sun. The
winding roads of the Panorama route leads through mountain passes
and verdant valleys and you’ll find scenic sites everywhere. Well
worth visiting are the MacMac and Lisbon falls, God’s Window (a gap
in the mountain with breathtaking views over the Lowveld), the
Berlin Falls, and the valley of Pilgrim’s Creek. There are also
splendid views of indigenous and manmade forests, sparkling streams
and leafy picnic spots along the way leading to Robber’s Pass and
the Long Tom Pass, which was named after two enormous 150mm Cruesot
field guns that were dragged up the mountain slopes by Boer forces
during the Anglo-Boer war.
Continue to Johannesburg /
Afterwards the group will
continue their journey to Johannesburg.
Check
in /
Check in at the Garden
Court Sandton City.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Overland (8 hours usage)
Entrance fees included: Waterfalls & Pilgrims Rest
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation / Garden Court Sandton City / Standard rooms
/
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 6 /
Breakfast /
Breakfast will be enjoyed
at the hotel.
Lesedi Cultural Village /
Afterwards the group will
visit the Lesedi Cultural Village.
Lesedi Cultural Village is a multi culture village set amongst the
pristine bushveld and rocky hills less than an hour's drive north of
Johannesburg, South Africa. Live the Lesedi experience - experience
the vibrant and colourful traditions of the Basotho, Ndebele, Pedi,
Xhosa and Zulu people on a short tour. A tour to South Africa will
not be complete without a trip to Lesedi Cultural Village. Be part
of traditional Africa for just a short while. You will never forget
it!
Lunch /
Lunch will also be enjoyed at Lesedi.
Johannesburg
orientation /
En-route back to the hotel
the group will enjoy an informative Johannesburg orientation tour.
Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa and also the
financial hub of Southern Africa. Johannesburg is a relative young
city, just over 100 years old. The city is proud to be the biggest
man made forest in the world and consists of over ten million trees,
making it a beautiful green city in summer. The majority of South
Africa’s gold mines can be found near Johannesburg and gave rise to
the city just over 100 years ago. Johannesburg is also known as one
of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa with a mixing pot of
different cultures from South Africa, Africa and the world.
Return to the hotel /
Afterwards the group will return to the hotel.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Full day (8 hours usage)
Entrance fees included: Lesedi Cultural Village
Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch
Overnight accommodation / Garden Court Sandton City / Standard rooms
/
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 7 /
Breakfast /
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the
hotel.
Check
out /
Afterwards the group will
complete all check out formalities. Transfer to the airport for
their onward flight to Cape Town.
Arrival in
Cape Town /
Upon arrival at Cape Town
International Airport a representative will meet the group and
assist them to the awaiting transfer vehicle. Transfer to the hotel.
Check
in /
Check in at the Park Inn
on Greenmarker Square.
Housed in one of Cape Town's oldest
buildings and recently renovated to become the Park Inn, its central
location overlooking the vibrant Greenmarket Square is ideal. The
stylish rooms and proximity to fantastic local restaurants and
landmarks make this hotel superb value. The 165 rooms offer
tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, air-conditioning, modem
points, satellite T.V. and safes. Facilities include a heated
swimming pool and sun deck with views of Table Mountain; the Famous
Butchers Grill, serving top quality South African food and wine; a
trendy cigar lounge; gym and sauna.
Cape
Town City Tour /
Afterwards
the group will depart the hotel for an informative guided city tour
of Cape Town. This tour includes a visit up Table Mountain, (weather
allowing), SA Museum, Malay Quarter and the Castle of Good Hope.
One of the world's most
picturesque tourist destinations and most beautiful cities in the
world. Cape Town is situated amidst majestic mountains and is
surrounded by pristine white beaches. Often called the 'cosmopolitan
hub of Africa', it is home to a rich cultural and historical
heritage, vibrant restaurants and nightlife and a multitude of
activities - from extreme sports to leisurely scenic cruises and
world-class shopping.
Return to
the hotel /
Afterwards the group will
return to the hotel to freshen up before being transferred to the
V&A Waterfront where they will be able to spend the evening. The
group will be transferred back to the hotel.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Full Day (8 Hours usage) & evening transfer
Entrance fees included: Table Mountain, SA Museum & Cape Castle
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight accommodation / Park Inn / Standard rooms / Bed and
breakfast basis
Day 8 /
Breakfast /
Breakfast will be enjoyed
at the hotel.
Cape
Point Tour /
Depart from the hotel in
luxury, air-conditioned coach. Travel via the 12 Apostles and Hout
Bay, as well as Chapmans Peak – one of the region’s most dramatic
mountain drives offering amazing panoramic views over the city and
environs.
Continue to
the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, established in 1939 to protect
7750 ha of indigenous flora and fauna. The reserve comes to an end
at majestic Cape Point.
Situated at the junction of two of earth's most contrasting water
masses - the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm
Agulhas current on the East Coast, the Cape of Good Hope is
popularly perceived as the meeting point of the Atlantic and the
Indian Oceans. Guests will take the funicular to the vantagepoint
from where they will be able to witness the “meeting of the two
oceans” (legendary). Geographically, however, the Indian Ocean joins
the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Agulhas Take a return trip on the
funicular to the top for breathtaking view.
Boulders
Beach /
Thereafter travel through the historic naval base of Simon's Town
where guests will be able to visit a colony of African Jackass
Penguins in their natural environment at Boulders Beach.
Lunch /
Lunch will be enjoyed at Bertha’s
restaurant.
Kirstenbosch Gardens /
After lunch,
depart for a visit to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
These gardens are world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the
Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting
against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows
only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 528 hectares
and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The
cultivated garden (36 hectares) displays collections of South
African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region
of the country.
Return to the hotel /
Afterwards the group will return to the hotel.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Full Day (8 hours usage)
Entrance fees included: Chapmans Peak, Cape Point, Funicular,
Boulders
Beach & Kirstenbosch Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch
Overnight accommodation / Park Inn Greenmarket Square/ Standard room
/
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 9 /
Breakfast /
Breakfast will be enjoyed
at the hotel.
Full day Winelands tour /
The group will go a scenic
and historic drive through the local wine regions in Cape Town:
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. The day will also include
stopping at some of the famous wine estates to sample the local
wines produced in South Africa. Stellenbosch - 45 minutes from Cape
Town city centre, a warm welcome awaits you, the visitor, to the
Stellenbosch Wine Route - the first in South Africa - founded in
1971. It offers sampling of award winning wines whilst exploring
this famous and beautiful wine producing area. Stellenbosch consists
of tree lined streets and historical architecture.
Franschhoek -The Gourmet Capital,
surrounded by majestic mountains culminating in an awe-inspiring
pass, provides added value to the food and wine experience.
Paarl - Only 56km from Cape Town, the
"Pearl of the Cape" lies nestled in the Berg River Valley, guarded
by the huge granite rocks from which it gets its name. It is well
known for it’s Wine, cuisine, culture and is home to the Afrikaans
language.
Lunch /
Lunch will be enjoyed at Pan e Vino in
Stellenbosch.
Return to the hotel /
Afterwards the group will return to the hotel.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Full Day (8 hours usage) Entrance fees included: Stellenbosch Museum
& 1 x wine tasting
Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch
Overnight accommodation / Park Inn Greenmarket Square/ Standard room
/
Bed and breakfast basis
Day 10 /
Breakfast /
Breakfast
will be enjoyed at the hotel.
Check out /
After
breakfast the group will complete all check out formalities before
departing for an informative Robben Island tour (weather
permitting).
Robben
Island tour /
The three and a half hour
tour includes a return trip across Table Bay, a visit to the Maximum
Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political prisoner and a 45
minute bus tour with a guide providing commentary. The Robben
Island Museum Tours Department includes some ex-political prisoners
who act as tour guides on Cape Town's World Heritage Site. The
group will depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway situated at the
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, for their boat trip across to the
island.
For
nearly 400 years, Robben Island, 12 kilometres from Cape Town, was a
place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment. It was here
that rulers sent those they regarded as political troublemakers,
social outcasts and the unwanted of society. During the apartheid
years Robben Island became internationally known for its
institutional brutality. The duty of those who ran the Island and
its prison was to isolate opponents of apartheid and to crush their
morale. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century
in prison for their beliefs. Those imprisoned on the Island
succeeded on a psychological and political level in turning a prison
'hell-hole' into a symbol of freedom and personal liberation. Robben
Island came to symbolise, not only for South Africa and the African
continent, but also for the entire world, the triumph of the human
spirit over enormous hardship and adversity (Weather permitting).
Return to Cape Town /
Transfer /
Afterwards
the group will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for
their onward flight back home.
Services
Included /
Coach & guide services:
Transfers
Entrance fees included: Robben Island (Weather permitting).
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart at 2:10
PM
Day
11 / Flight home
You will
arrive back in the states at 6:00 AM.
