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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| The perfect combination of exciting safaris, unique flora and fauna, picturesque landscapes, delightful cities, exciting casinos, theatrical extravaganzas, gourmet restaurants, and thrilling rides, this specially-designed holiday package to South Africa is your ticket to one of the most beautiful places in the world. From Cape Town to the Garden Route, and Sun City to Jo'burg, Safarica promises you an unforgettable holiday of a lifetime! |
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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 accomdation in Oudtshoorn
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1 night's accomdation in Knysna
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2 night's accomdation in Mabula Game Lodge
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2 night's accomdation in Sun City
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1 night's accomdation 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 car to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure, in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, the Western Cape Province in South Africa. It is a province of extraordinary diversity and, with its numerous attractions and famous landmarks, offers various day tour and sightseeing options. Cape Town, known as the "Mother City", offers beautiful white sandy beaches, the Table Mountain, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and much more.
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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DAY 3: 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 - GARDEN ROUTE (OUDTSHOORN)
Breakfast at your hotel
Depart to over land to Garden Route (Oudtshoorn), a transfer of approximately 5 hours. The Garden Route, South Africas most famous scenic highway links the Nelson Mandela Metropolis to Cape Town in the Western Cape Province.
Visit an ostrich farm with hundreds of ostriches to see, from incubation to full grown adults. The adventurous may even decide to ride an ostrich. After our visit we check into our hotel in Oudtshoorn.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 5: OUDTSHOORN - KNYSNA
Breakfast at your hotel
Half day tour in and around Oudtshoorn. We visit the world renowned Cango Caves and the Cango Wildlife Ranch where you will learn more about cheetah and crocodiles. Depart to Knysna, a drive of approximately 2 hours.
Check into your hotel.
Enjoy an evening cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 6: ONTO MABULA
After breakfast, you will be transferred in a private car to George Airport, in time to board your flight to O.R Tambo International Airport. Upon your arrival in Johannesburg, you will be transferred to the Mabula Game Lodge (2 hours away) in a private car. The Mabula Private Game Reserve is a 12,000 hectare malaria free reserve that is home to an abundance of wildlife and birds, including the world famous Big Five.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch (time permitting) & dinner
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DAY 7: MABULA
Today you will proceed on a delightful Morning Game Drive with a stop for morning tea/coffee, and enjoy the rest of the morning at your leisure, before lunch at the lodge. After lunch, you will go on the Afternoon Game Drive, before returning to the lodge at around with plenty of time to freshen up before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 8: ONTO SUN CITY
After breakfast today, you will depart for Sun City in a private car. Upon your arrival at Sun City Palace Hotel - the millionaire's playground of sparkling theatrical extravaganzas, restaurants and casino - you will proceed to check-in, and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 9: SUN CITY
You can take an optional early morning Game Drive in the Pilanesberg National Park before breakfast today, or you can proceed directly for breakfast, and then spend a leisurely day as you please, in this magnificent holiday resort. The pool area is surrounded by tropical plants and nearby is the incredible Water World and the Valley of Waves with its wide variety of water activities. Sun City is a sportsman's paradise, from golf at the two golf courses designed by Gary Player, to tennis, mini-golf, squash, ten-pin bowling and horse riding. There is also a gym, sauna, and spa. (Costs not included for additional activities).
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 10: ONTO JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast today, you have the day free until your late afternoon transfer to your hotel in Johannesburg, where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
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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 11: JOHANNESBURG
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg Airport) in time to board 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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THE PALACE
City: Sun City
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SUN CITY MAIN HOTEL
City: Sun City
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ST. JAMES OF KNYSNA
City: Knysna
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ROSENHOF HOTEL
City: Oudtshoorn
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QUEENS HOTEL
City: Oudtshoorn
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PROTEA HOTEL KNYSNA QUAYS LAGOON FACING
City: Knysna
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OUDTSHOORN INN
City: Oudtshoorn
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MONDIOR CONCORDE
City: Johannesburg
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METCOURT HOTEL
City: Johannesburg
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MABULA GAME LODGE
City: Mabula
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KNYSNA LOG INN
City: Knysna
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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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| OUDTSHOORN |
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Oudtshoorn, a famous town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, is located in the ecologically diverse region of Little Karoo or Klein Karoo. The largest town in the region, Oudtshoorn is also home to the world's largest ostrich population. This is because of the numerous specialized ostrich breeding farms in the area, such as the Safari Show Farm and the Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, most of which have existed since the 19th century. Today, Oudtshoorn is a town that relies principally on tourism, ostriches, and agriculture. The town is also famous for many other things, such as the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (Little Karoo National Arts Festival), which is South Africa's largest Afrikaans language arts festival. The production of the exceptional South African Port style wines in the surrounding regions also makes Oudtshoorn famous. Oudtshoorn has also recently become a hub for hot-air ballooning, and enthusiasts from all over the world come to see the regions natural beauty from high in the skies. The proximity of the mountains of the Swartberg Pass, which provide plenty of opportunity of treks, is also a famous part of the region. The area also has numerous limestone cliffs and outcrops, perfect for rock-climbing, and suitable for both beginners and experts. Last but not the least in the list of what makes Oudtshoorn famous are the Cango Caves, which are Precambrian limestone caves that stretch for many kilometres below the mountains of the Swartberg Pass.
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| KNYSNA |
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Knysna is known as the pearl of the Garden Route, and is situated between George and Plettenberg Bay. Lush green all year round, Knysna is also has a beautiful lagoon that is famous for providing some of the best seafood in the country, especially the Knysna Oysters. The lagoon is protected from the ocean by the Knysna Heads - two rocky outcrops about 230 meters apart which are best explored by catamaran. Here in the lagoon you can swim, snorkel, take part in the many water sports. The nearby Tsitsikamma National Park area is also worth a visit, home to many species of wildlife native to South Africa. Also check out the Featherbed Nature Reserve, where apart from observing the unique flora, you can take part in various arts and crafts, as well as adventure activities such as like, abseiling and tree canopy gliding.
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Knysna Beach
Knysna Heads
Knysna Lagoon
Knysna Western Cape
Knysna
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| MABULA |
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Part of the Limpopo Province, the Mabula Private Game Reserve is one of the many game reserves in the wildlife rich region. The Limpopo Province, apart from being home to the numerous species of flora and fauna, is also the home of numerous tribes, as well as spectacular sceneries. Common animals to be seen here include zebra, blue wildebeest, eland, impala, giraffe, cheetah, civet cat, caracal, kudu, bush pig, warthog, red hartebeest, ostrich, gemsbuck, waterbuck, blesbuck, and antelope. There also over 300 species of African bird life in the region. Most of the private game reserves in the Limpopo Province are located in Valley of the Olifants and Waterberg. Some of the famous reserves are: Balule Game Reserve, Klaserie Nature Reserve, Manyeleti Game Reserve, Marakele National Park, Thornybush Game Reserve, and Zwahili Private Reserve.
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Bush Breakfast at Mabula Game Lodge
Herd of Elephants at Mabula Private Game Reserve
Pride of Lions at Mabula Private Game Reserve
Rhino Seen During a Safari at Mabula Private Game Reserve
Zebra Twins at Mabula Private Game Reserve
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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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