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Tour South Africa with Robben Island & Victoria Falls
14 DAYS
December 3rd - 16th, 2024
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PAYMENT SUMMARY
Price per person $6,144.00 (Double Occupants)!
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Single Room Supplement $6,594.00
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**NOTE: $300.00 DEPOSIT DUE BY MARCH 15, 2024
"BALANCE WILL BE DIVIDED INTO MONTHLY PAYMENTS"
**Includeds Flight from Atlanta**
**Travel Insurance Recommended $325.00
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TOUR INCLUDES
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure.
Round-trip airport/ hotel transfers.
Economy class flight from Cape Town to Kruger National Park.
Accommodation in listed properties.
Tours in private vehicle.
Experienced tour guides.
Admission to all listed sites and safari park.
Meals indicated.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
Gratuity for driver and guide.
Meals that are not listed.
Personal expenses.
Contact
Maud Barron 678.739.5992
Email: brightdestinations@gmail.com
South Africa Itinerary
Thursday Dec.5th - Depart Atlanta an overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa
Friday, Day 2: ARRIVE CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive in Cape Town, as we transfer to our hotel, we'll see the towering symbol of the city, Table Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure in this seaside city.
Overnight: Cape Town
Saturday, Day 3: Cape Town City Tour
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade and St. George's Cathedral. The route then leads to Kloof Nek and Table Mountain. Ascend to the top (weather permitting) by means of a cable car. Descend and proceed to Cape Town's V & A Waterfront for time at leisure. In the afternoon, take a ferry across the Bay to visit Robben Island, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour historic Robben Island's prison before returning to Cape Town. Conclude the day with dinner.
Overnight: Cape Town
*Table Mountain Aerial Cableway will be closed between Jul 15 - Sep 1, 2024.
**The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Sunday: Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Then, following the coastline along False Bay, return to Cape Town after lunch. On the way, visit the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach, and the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Tonight, attend the optional Traditional African Dinner Experience for an evening of live performances and African gastronomy before returning to the hotel.
Overnight: Cape Town
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5- Monday: Full day in Cape Town
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps join the optional South African Wine Tour, which takes you along the country's principal wine route to the towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch with tastings along the way. Alternatively, thrill seekers will not want to miss the optional excursion to Shark Alley to experience shark cage diving. Tonight, experience local culture at the optional Home Hosted Dinner.
Overnight: Cape Town
*Note: The South African Wine Tour and Full Day Shark Cage Diving operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours.
Optional: South African Wine Tour
Optional: Full Day Shark Cage Diving
Optional: Home Hosted Dinner in Cape Town
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday: Flight to Durban, Game Viewing Cruise on the St. Lucia Estuary
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, drive to St. Lucia. Later, embark on a game viewing cruise that takes you on the St. Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles, and even sharks. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7, Wednesday: Game Drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, Travel to eSwatini
After an early breakfast, travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, situated in northern KwaZulu Natal, which is famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. Home to Africa's "Big Five." You may have a chance to see elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino during your morning game drive through the reserve. Time permitting, meet children at a local school before continuing to the border of the Kingdom of eSwatini, an independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa. Stop at a handicraft market this afternoon before arriving at your hotel in the early evening.
Overnight: Mbabane (eSwatini)
*Note: eSwatini is an independent country from South Africa and therefore has different entry requirements. Non-US passport holders are responsible to check if a visa is required for eSwatini in addition to all other countries on their itinerary.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8, Thursday: eSwatini Sightseeing and Matsamo Village Visit
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch glass blowers create a range of African animals and tableware made from recycled glass. Transfer to the South African border and visit Matsamo Cultural Village where you can learn more about the Swati traditions and customs. Enjoy traditional Swati cuisine along with dance and song performances. Later, continue to the hotel in time for dinner.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9, Friday: Kruger National Park Game Drive
FULL DAY:
Upon departure from the hotel, a pre-packed breakfast will be provided for you. Then, on to Kruger National Park for a full day, open-vehicle game drive. You may have a chance to see lion, elephant, giraffe, or zebra in their natural habitat. After stopping at a rest camp for lunch, continue your game drive. End the day with dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Hazyview
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodations: Kapama River Lodge
Day 10, Saturday: Travel to Johannesburg
Depart after breakfast, on a long drive today. Travel via Konwyn Pass, offering spectacular views over the Lowveld and visit the 213-foot Mac-Mac Waterfall in the Mac-Mac Forest Nature Reserve. Proceed to the historic logging town of Sabie, once a gold mining town, it now relies on forestry. Admire spectacular views of mountain passes and continue the drive, past the small town of Waterval Boven, nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains on the way to Johannesburg. Arrive late afternoon and check into hotel.
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Voco Johannesburg Rosebank
Day 11 Sunday: Soweto Tour
Depart on a half day tour of Soweto. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela's former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans. Cap off the day with dinner tonight.
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 12, Monday: Flight to Victoria Falls & Sundowner Cruise
Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Victoria Falls, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the hotel to relax before embarking on a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, where you can encounter herds of buffalos and elephants.
Overnight: Victoria Falls
*Flights to Victoria Falls will arrive and depart into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia. The Livingstone airport is a 30-minute drive to the hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Day 13, Tuesday: Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
This morning, take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World". The walking safari takes you through the magnificent rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is yours to discover this beautiful area independently, or join the optional Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls. Experience the spectacular waterfalls on a thrilling helicopter flight. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed.
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Optional: Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
Day 14, Wednesday: Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international departure flight this evening. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 7:30 PM.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast