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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| A short but delightful tour of South Africa, this holiday package has been specially designed to showcase some of the most beautiful parts of this unique country in just 4 nights. You will see such sights as Cape Point, where the Indian and Atlantic Ocean meet, the unique Table Mountain, and the fragile Seal Island, among numerous other sights in and around Cape Town, and in Jo'burg. A truly unforgettable vacation, this is one experience that you will cherish forever. |
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 Return Economy class airfare valid for the duration of the tour
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3 nights' accomodation in Cape Town
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1 night's accommodation in Johannesburg
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Daily breakfast
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Airport, hotel & restaurant transfers as indicated in itinerary
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Entrance fee where applicable, unless otherwise stated
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Porterage for 2 reasonable pieces of luggage per person
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24-hour standby services should the need arise
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Welcome banner at the airport
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: CAPE TOWN
Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by our representative who will hand over your travel documents, before you proceed in a private road transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. The region of South Africa that you are in, the Western Cape Province, is of extraordinary diversity and, with its numerous attractions and famous landmarks, it offers various day tour and sightseeing options. Cape Town, the "Mother City", offers beautiful white sandy beaches, the unique Table Mountain, and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Meals: None
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DAY 2: CAPE TOWN
After breakfast at the hotel today, you will proceed on an exciting city tour, and begin by taking a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the entire city and coastline. Next you will visit the historic Malay Quarter, and pass the South African Museum with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Cape Castle and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa's most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. You have the rest of the day at your leisure, to enjoy the wonderful harbour and waterfront, or explore your way through the city and its many avenues, before returning to the hotel on your own for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY3: CAPE TOWN
After breakfast today, you will proceed on a full day tour of Cape Point. You will be driven across roads flanked by the cold Atlantic Ocean, en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbour still has a charm of days gone by. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must. You will then continue, now alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony which has become well established at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town. You will then proceed towards Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the globe". Our last stop of the day is at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home of some 3,500 species of Southern African fauna and flora, before proceeding back to the hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 4: CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to the Cape Town International Airport, where you will board your scheduled flight to O.R Tambo International Airport .Upon your arrival in Johannesburg, you will be transferred in a private car to your hotel, where you will proceed to check-in. You have the rest of the day at your leisure, to explore delightful Jo'burg.
OR OPTIONAL
Take the Gold Reef City Tour, built on the site of the now worked out Crown Reef Mines. Highlights include descending underground with your Gold Reef Guide who will explain how the ore was mined a century ago and how it is mined in the "City of Gold" today. Afterwards, watch a gold bar being poured and enjoy the traditional gum-boot dancing, uniquely created by the miners decades ago. End off by strolling through the museum village which also offers specialty shopping, including original mining antiques at the Old Mine Shop and interesting coins at the Gold Reef City Mint.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast today, you will be transferred to O.R Tambo International Airport for your flight back home
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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WESTIN GRAND ARABELLA
City: Cape Town
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MONDIOR CONCORDE
City: Johannesburg
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METCOURT HOTEL
City: Johannesburg
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D OREALE GRAND HOTEL
City: Johannesburg
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CAPETONIAN HOTEL
City: Cape Town
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CAPE TOWN LODGE
City: Cape Town
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| CAPE TOWN |
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Set in a stunning location, Cape Town is pure eye-candy. The Legislative capital of South Africa, it holds several attractions for the tourists, such as the striking Table Mountain backdrop, enchanting vineyards, rugged landscapes, and delightful beaches. The region is also known for its diverse flora and fauna. So, take a cable car up the 1086 metre tall Table Mountain, and check out the spectacular views of the impressive sea, beaches, and countryside, and city. Visit the island of Bloubergstrand, which in turn offers spectacular views of Table mountain, Devil's Peak and Lion's Head. Don't forget to laze around and learn how to surf on one of the many beaches. Also check out Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned along with other political prisoners. Famed for its hospitality, Cape Town has a lively cultural scene, particularly when it comes to music, which seems to pervade every corner of the city. The food is amazing as well, with a diverse mix of cuisines from across the world.
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Cape Town Camps Bay Beach
Cape Town Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town Table Mountain
Cape Town Waterfront
Cape Town Harbour
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| JOHANNESBURG |
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Johannesburg, The City Of Gold is now one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa, with plenty of stark contrasts and diverse cultures that dynamically co-exist within it. By African standards, this city is quite modern and the sights here include the Museum Africa, which offers a direct look at the nation's sometimes troubled past, and the Market Theatre Complex, which houses theatres and a Saturday flea market. Also visit the Oriental Plaza, a centre for the ethnic Indian population. Check out the fossils at the Sterkfontein Caves, visit Gold Reef City - the old Johannesburg Gold Mine, as well as the several game reserves and breeding stations, such as De Wildt Cheetah Research Station, the Hartebeespoort Dam and the Heia Safari Ranch, where tribal dancers perform.
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Johannesburg Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg Mandela Square
Johannesburg Skyline
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Cape Town Camps Bay Beach
Camps Bay Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Cape Town, and attracts thousands of natives and tourists everyday to its shores. It offers spectacular views of the bay, as well as such geographical formations as Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles Mountain range, apart from clean and fine white sand along with beautiful clear water. The sea is quite calm and good for swimming, and there is a stretch of lawn at one end of the beach which is popular for picnics.
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