SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI
AND
ODYSSEY OF NATURE’S WONDERS

WITH 3 DAY OPTIONAL EXTENSION
TO VICTORIA FALLS IN ZIMBABWE
One of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World

AND CHOBE NATIONAL PARK IN BOTSWANA

SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI TRIP DATES AUG 31-SEPT. 12, 2012
OPTIONAL EXTENSION SEPT 11-15, 2012

Join us for a one of a kind travel experience.  We will head to one of the richest safari lands in the world.  South Africa is home to the Big 5 safari animals - Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo and its prime wildlife park, Kruger National Park is home to one of the most diverse species of safari life in the world.

Temperatures on Safari in September are ideal, averaging a high of 78 degrees F in Kruger National Park, with low precipitation levels, making conditions ideal for spotting wildlife.

 But there is so much more to this trip!   We will visit 4 amazing scenic sights listed in the famed book 1001 Places to see Before Die.  You will witness wonders of nature in unparalleled splendor

We will also visit a lion cub conservation park, where our group will have the opportunity to hold a lion cub in their own arms in a protected environment for an unforgettable experience (and photo opp.)  Plus we will have the chance to take a zip line tour over 3 miles across the S. African safari landscape

Another highlight of this tour will be a 3 day visit to Cape Town with an excursion along the cable car to the top of Table Mountain at the tip of the Cape of Good Hope.  The view from the top, of the two great oceans (Atlantic and Indian) coming together on the cape, is simply spectacular.

Yet another highlight will be a full day visit to experience two of the regions greatest wineries, with wine tasting at each and a visit to one of the world’s only warm weather penguin colonies.

We will also visit the Blyde River Canyon, “Africa’s Grand Canyon” and just as picturesque as our own Grand Canyon with canyon vistas and waterfalls.  Plus we will visit the site where Mandela was inaugurated the 1st black president of the nation.

All together, our tour will feature 4 magnificent sights that were featured in the now famous book 1001 Places To See Before You Die. (Cape Point, Table Mountain, The Blyde River Canyon and The Garden Route, yet another sight of fantastic natural beauty.)

Our optional 3 days at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana will take us to one of the world’s tallest and most powerful waterfalls, as well as to another one of the greatest Wildlife parks in all of Africa. 

Chobe National Park in Botswana is home to the greatest elephant herds and offers a chance to ride these gentle beasts on a most unique safari experience. 

September is peak viewing time for Victoria Falls (Named one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World and also The 5th sight on our tour featured in 1001 Places to see Before You Die.)  The falls in September will be at their most powerful period of the year, providing a mesmerizing experience for all to behold and witness.   

Temperatures in Zimbabwe and Botswana in September average in the 80’s with very little rainfall.

Over a mile and a quarter wide, Victoria Falls are the largest single curtain falls anywhere in the world

 

DAILY ITINERARY

 

Aug 31 - depart JFK at 9:40 pm on Lufthansa flight 405 - overnight flight to Europe.
Luggage routed all the way through to Johannesburg.   Dinner, breakfast and beverages served during Trans-Atlantic flight.

 

Sept 1 - Arrive Frankfurt, Germany at 11:20 am.

While waiting for our flight to South Africa, the day is free for you to relax in Germany’s capital city or if you wish, take our optional excursion to travel down to the quaint university village of Heidelberg and sample German beer at one of the best German breweries and sample traditional German sausage/wurst, as well as visit the famous Castle “The Schloss”.

In the evening we will board Lufthansa flight 572 departing FRA at 10:45 pm.
Dinner, breakfast and beverages served on board during your flight to South Africa.

 

Sept 2 - Arrive Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport at 9:10 am. Clear Customs and Passport Control, claim your checked bag and immediately recheck on a seamless re-check system for the South African Airways Flight SA 327 departing Johannesburg at 11:00 am. Snacks and beverages served on board.

Arrive Cape Town at 1:10 pm.

Collect your bags and together with our trip escorts, we will meet our local S. African tour manager/guide who will be with us for the entire tour and we will be transferred to our hotel in the heart of Cape Town.

Overnight at the 4-star-superior Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel.

Situated at the southern tip of Africa, this is where traditional Cape hospitality is at the heart of your experience. The luxury and elegance of Southern Sun Cape Sun lies in the center of the Cape Town CBD, and is complimented by spectacular views over Table Mountain, Robben Island & Table Bay.

The hotel offers an indoor pool and fitness facility.

Southern Sun Cape Sun lies in the center of the Cape Town CBD, and is complimented by spectacular views over Table Mountain, Robben Island, Table Bay and the spectacular Green Point Stadium.

Rooms are luxurious, spacious and offer all the amenities required to ensure a relaxing stay.

Dinner at our leisure in the many restaurants nearby.

 

Sept 3 -  After buffet breakfast today we will enjoy a full day Cape Peninsula tour starting with a ride to the top of Table Mountain.

Our ride will take us past Clifton Beach and Camp's Bay - two of the best beaches in Cape Town on the Atlantic Ocean.

Continue to Hout Bay, the picturesque fishing village from where we will take a boat ride to Seal Island.

Continue along scenic Chapman's Peak Drive to Cape Point.  At the bottom of Cape Point after you enter the Nature Reserve, you will marvel at the breathtaking view of Africa's southernmost point where the two great oceans meet - the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Included is the funicular to the very top.

 
 Table Mountain scenic view                                                   Cape Point seascape

 

Next, we will continue along the Indian Ocean side to Simonstown, the charming old naval town, to the beautiful Boulders beach, where the Jackass penguin colony which we will visit is located

For a truly memorable view of these endemic birds, take to the boardwalks that lead you over the dunes and vegetation and thread their way through the noisy, bustling colony of birds. Watch them come in from the sea and be raucously greeted by those they left behind, or simply preen and sun themselves. They used to be called jackass penguins, a name that will quickly become apparent as you get to know - and hear - these endearing creatures (because of their distinctive mating call that sounds like a braying donkey, but don't try to touch them, they can be grouchy).

There is also a new information center on site.

South Africa, Cape point, penguins at Boulder's beach

At the end of the day we will return to the hotel.

Overnight at the Cape Sun Hotel.  Dinner at leisure to explore the lively waterfront restaurants.

 

Sept 4  - After buffet breakfast – Choose from 2 options today.

Enjoy an included full day wine lands tour, or an optional adventure tour to go Shark cage diving/snorkeling

For those choosing our included tour today, you will enjoy a morning visit to Franschoek in the Wine lands and a chance for a wine tasting. Franschoek is the perfect wine lands town with vineyards dating back to the first settlers who arrived at the Cape in the 17th century.

For those looking for a bit of adventure, you can opt for our optional Shark Cage diving tour (additional cost applies for this excursion.  No diving experience is needed and you do not need to have any special equipment of your own.  All gear will be provided by the shark company).

You will be picked up at our hotel early in the morning (approx. 4am) and driven approx. 2 hours to the launch site of the boat that will then take us on a 20 minute boat ride to the area of the ocean where the Great White Sharks inhabit. 

A light breakfast will be served at the boat dock before launching the boat.  The boat is captained by a licensed experienced sea captain and professional crew from the White Shark Diving Company of South Africa.

Once in the Shark waters area, we will be amazed at the sight of watching these enormous creatures as they break out of the water in what is known as a “breach”, which means they jump out of the water and dive back in.  It is a true spectacle to witness.

Early September is peak season to watch shark breaching activity in this area.

We will spend approx. 1 hour watching the breaching activity from the safety of our boat in the ocean

Then we will proceed to take turns entering the shark dive cage, adjacent to the boat.  (4-6 people will enter the cage at a time for periods of 30 minutes.  ).  All passengers are given full wet suits by the shark dive company, as well as snorkel gear (the activity is really a snorkel and not a dive and thus no diving equipment or diving experience is needed).  Each passenger spends 30 minutes in the cage floating in the water and each time the dive master sees a shark approaching the cage he will give the signal and all can then put their head slightly below the surface of the water with the assistance of the snorkel gear provided to all passengers in the boat and you will be mesmerized with amazement as the shark swims past the cage.

Great White Shark breaching in the ocean off the coast of South Africa

 

Plan to bring a waterproof camera for amazing photos.

A professional DVD will be made of the journey and will be available for purchase from the shark company after the excursion.

Our excursion will have us back at the hotel approx. 3pm this afternoon.

The cost of the tour including  round trip pick up at the hotel and return to the hotel is 1950 South African Rand which is just under $250.  This includes:

• ·         Pickup at our hotel and transport to the boat dock
• ·         Light breakfast at the boat dock
• ·         Boat ride to the site of the Shark Breaching activity
• ·         Approx. 1 hour of Breaching watching aboard the boat with restroom facilities onboard
• ·         Two 30 minute sessions in the cage to watch the sharks up close in small groups of 4 to              6 people in the cage at one time.
• ·         Wet suit and snorkel gear
• ·         Boat ride back to the dock
• ·         Transport back to our hotel
• ·         Professional licensed S. African Captain and Crew from the White Shark Dive             company

For anyone that loves adventure, this is a once in a lifetime thrill and an opportunity to see something you will see no place else.  The Great White Sharks are truly amazing to see and this excursion gives you the chance to see them in a safe, yet up close perspective that you will always remember as a thrill of a lifetime.

For more details on this excursion, click the link below

http://www.sharkcagediving.co.za/shark-breaching.php

The White Shark dive company takes a limited number of passengers per day, so if you wish to take this excursion, you should let us know as soon as possible so we can book it for you, or, after completing the booking for the trip on our website, you can fill out the booking form for the shark excursion on their website (and make sure to mention in the comments field of their booking form that you are part of the allsinglestravel.com group, so you get the group discount!)

In the event of inclement weather and the shark excursion is thus cancelled, the shark company provides a full refund of the excursion cost

For details on this excursion, click the link below

http://www.sharkcagediving.co.za/shark-breaching.php

 

Sept 5 - After buffet breakfast depart Cape Town along the famous Garden Route, the 3rd of our 4 sights in South Africa that we will visit, which were listed in the famed book 1001 Places To See Before You Die.

 

South Africa's Garden Route, offered referred to as “South Africa’s Garden of Eden” is a 200 kilometer drive along the south coast, between Mossel Bay and the mouth of the Storm River through resort towns such as George, Wilderness, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. It is considered to be one of the most spectacular coastal drives of the world.

Here, a rapid rise of 3280 feet from the sea to the peaks creates a sight of rare beauty which combines vistas of The Indian Ocean, lush forests, majestic mountains, scenic rivers, lagoons, golden sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs.

 

A river mouth on the Garden Route

We will travel along the Indian Ocean side past the historic town of Hermanus, the port of Mossel Bay.

Our coastal drive from Hermanus takes us along a stretch where it is not uncommon to spot a Southern Right Whale (Southern White Whale) frolicking in the ocean, as they visit the waters near the shores of Hermanus to mate.

 We will continue on to the scenic town of George, via the Outiniqua Pass and along the Dolphin Pass through the town aptly called Wilderness for its lush green forests.  Our day ends in the town of Knysna, the Oyster capital of South Africa.  

 Overnight at the Protea Knysna Quays Hotel.  Dinner at leisure at one of the quaint waterfront restaurants in the area, as our S. African guide will suggest.

 
Photo Scenes from a stretch of the Garden Route, as it winds through Knysna, site of our hotel accommodations and the end of this afternoon’s sightseeing.

 

Sept 6 - After buffet breakfast – We depart Knysna and continue along the great Garden Route via the “Millionaire’s Playground” of Plettenberg Bay to Tsitskamma National Forest, witnessing scenic forests and fabulous beaches.  Gaze in awe as we cross the Storms River where photo opps. abound and then onward to Port Elizabeth .  

Overnight at the Garden Court King's Beach Hotel, Port Elizabeth. King's Beach is the city's most famous beach and your hotel is located right opposite, offering wonderful opportunities for scenic vistas and even stargazing along the beach.   Dinner at leisure.

 

Sept 7 - After buffet breakfast -  This morning we will be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for a short flight to Johannesburg.  On arrival, collect your bags and then we will meet our coach and driver and together with our S. African tour manager, we will travel through South Africa's maize (corn) belt before entering the Lowveld with its spectacular scenery en route to Hazyview next to the great Kruger National Park.

Time permitting we will visit the scenic Blyde River Canyon and Johnson/Lisbon Falls today, or  - if time does not permit for it to be done today, it will be done on September 10 on the coach ride en route back to Johannesburg.   

The canyon is the last of our 4 sights in S. Africa that we will visit, which were featured in “1001 Places to see Before You Die”.  It is a place of magnificent scenery, rivaling that of our own Grand Canyon.

Our singles group enjoys the view over the Blyde River Canyon
on our 2005 South African Safari.

Overnight at the 4 star Sabi River Sun Hotel where a carvery dinner is included tonight.  Our hotel is located along the Sabi River which winds its way into the Kruger National Park - entrance to the Kruger Park is a mere 10 miles from our hotel.

Just off the border of the Kruger National Park, the Sabi River Sun Lifestyle Resort offers endless activities including game drives and bush safaris, unrivalled sporting facilities including, 5 swimming pools, 3 floodlit tennis courts, a bowling green, a squash and volleyball court, spa and a jogging trail.

Rooms are luxuriously comfortable, each with private bathrooms and fully air conditioned. Selected DStv channels offer in-room entertainment.

 

Sept 8 - After early breakfast one of the highlights of our tour will be a full day safari game drive into the Kruger National Park with qualified game rangers. Today you will see a variety of game with a chance to see the Big Five - Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo.   

Welcome to the internationally renowned Kruger National Park, boasting one of the most diverse game viewing experience in Africa.

The group will also enjoy a visit to the historic Skukuza Camp.  A stop will be made for lunch at leisure in one of the camps along the banks of the River Sabie.  The Lower Sabie Road is famous for its lion and elephant - we may be surrounded by a herd of elephants including mothers, infants and teenage elephants - an unforgettable experience and photo opportunity.

This is possibly the best time to visit for wildlife game-viewing as permanent waterholes attract animals, the vegetation becomes thinned out, and trees don't have so many leaves to obstruct the view.

Temps. Average 24 Celsius (78 F) and rainfall is low.
 
http://www.go2africa.com/south-africa/kruger-national-park/african-safari-guide/when-to-go

We will return to the hotel early evening.

 

A lion at rest in Kruger national park

A Kalahari cheetah in the park

“Time for a Break” – Safari goers are often treated to natural habitat sights such as this in Kruger National Park.

Overnight at the Sabi River Sun hotel with dinner included.

 

Sept 9 - After buffet breakfast, the day is at leisure to relax at the pool, explore Hazyview or take an optional tour.   A number of options will be offered:

• The Elephant Sanctuary located near our hotel – Here you can enjoy a treat - The trunk-in-hand program where you will interact with the elephants.   Imagine walking around with one of these gentle giants leading him by the trunk and touching his soft tongue as you feed him. (tour cost is only $60 per person for a half day)

-Enjoy another full day guided safari in Kruger National Park. (only $79 per person for the full day safari experience, providing yet another opportunity to witness the Big 5 in their natural habitat.)

-Enjoy a Skyway Zipline Trail as you take the aerial cable trail - experience the thrill of South Africa's longest Cable Trail - over a mile as you slide over one of the last remaining natural forested areas along the Sabie River. The trail takes 3 hours to complete and is suitable for all ages.  (only $49 per person for a half day tour – This tour can be combined with the half day Elephant Sanctuary tour for a most memorable full day touring experience)

Overnight at the Sabi River Sun Hotel with dinner included.

Tonight, if you wish, take an optional guided night safari (prices vary) for a most unique look at some of the night time patterns of the wildlife in their natural habitat. 

 

Sept 10 - After buffet breakfast – We will be transferred to Johannesburg via the S. African capital Pretoria.  If we were unable to do the Blyde River Canyon on Sept 7, it will be done today en route to Johannesburg - the views are spectacular and rival the Grand Canyon.  Also included will be the Johnson/Lisbon Falls and shopping opportunities for local handicrafts, curios and hand-crafted jewelry.

First stop on the way back to Johannesburg will be Pretoria for a photo stop at the Union Buildings where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated the first black President of South Africa in 1994.

Before arriving at our hotel, we will enjoy a visit to the Lion Park for a chance to interact with the lion cubs, enjoy the opportunity to hold a cub in our own arms, as well as see the rare white lions.

The lion cub interaction is a one of a kind, once in a lifetime memory, where you get to hold the baby lion cub in your own hands, in a protected environment.  You will never forget this experience.

You will also have the opportunity here to feed a giraffe.

This is another special experience:  You walk up some wooden stairs onto a platform - so you are eye level with the giraffe and you are given little snacks to feed the giraffe.
"Experience a close encounter with these beautiful animals. Our feeding station allows you to touch and feed the giraffes at eye level, providing a truly "one-on-one" experience."

Overnight at the Garden Court Sandton City, located in the heart of Sandton City/President Nelson Mandela Square - one of the best shopping centers in the world. Restaurants are in abundance and food, service and shopping regarded as exceptional.  Dinner at leisure.

 

Sept 11 - after breakfast, the group will have the choice of either doing a 3 night Extension to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls and Botswana's Chobe Game Reserve famous for its elephant herds or ending your tour with a return flight home.  For those who are not taking the Victoria Falls Extension, the day will be at leisure to enjoy great shopping opportunities in the many stores and boutiques in and around President Nelson Mandela Square.  Or relax at the hotel pool before transferring to the Johannesburg Airport in the late afternoon to board LH 573 departing Johannesburg at 6:45 pm. Dinner and beverages served on board during your flight to Frankfurt.

 

Sept 12 - After breakfast on board, arrive Frankfurt, Germany at 5:20 am.
Remain in transit and connect to LH 400 departing Frankfurt at 10:25 am - arrive New York JFK early afternoon at 12:45 pm.

 

Optional Zimbabwe/Botswana Extension - Sept 11 - 14/15, 2012:

  “ Such a sight must have been witnessed by angels in their flight to heaven.”
               
African explorer David Livingstone, upon witnessing Victoria Falls for the 1st time.

 THE AWE INSPIRING VICTORIA FALLS

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Sept 11 - after breakfast, check out of the Garden Court Sandton City Hotel and transfer to Johannesburg Airport for short flight departing at around 11:00 am.

 

Arrive Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at around midday.  A small visa fee of either USD $40 for a single entry or USD $50 for a multiple entry visa (if you plan to visit Botswana and Chobe during our free day) – The Visa can be purchased on arrival at the airport in cash in US dollars.
After clearing Passport Control, we will be transferred to the Kingdom Hotel at Victoria Falls Zimbabwe.

The all new Kingdom at Victoria Falls, built in 1999, is one of Africa's finest resorts.
The distinctive Zimbabwean design, based on the Great Zimbabwe Monument in Masvingo, provides this 4-Star property with a unique feel and atmosphere.

Built around a man-made water feature, the 294 bedrooms create the impression of having been built on a lake.


With a food court, bars and one of Zimbabwe's finest and most attractive casino's The Kingdom at Victoria Falls has it all, and is the nearest hotel to the mighty Victoria Falls, only a 5 minute walk from our hotel.  The hotel offers 6 restaurants, 4 pools and 3 bars including a poolside bar.

Rooms have hair dryer, electronic safe and air conditioning with ceiling fan.

http://africanadrenalin.co.za/zimsun/kin.htm

After check-in we will all enjoy the famous Zambezi River Sunset Cruise which departs late afternoon. This two hour cruise takes you on the Upper Zambezi River where you will enjoy an open bar for unlimited drink privileges from the on-board bar and snacks as you take in a spectacular African sunset.

You will also have the chance to see various game as they come down to the river to quench their thirst at the end of a long hot day or view some hippo and crocodiles passing by.  Round trip hotel/riverbank transfers are included with our cruise together with an open bar and snacks.

After our cruise we will be returned to the Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.  Dinner at leisure.

 

Sept 12 - after breakfast, enjoy an optional full day tour to Botswana's famous Chobe National Park.

After an early pick-up at our hotel you will be transferred to the border between Zimbabwe and Botswana - no visas are required for Botswana but do not forget to bring your passport - your driver will assist you with the border formalities.

You will meet your local professional safari guide here and after a light breakfast served at the Thebe Safari Lodge, head into the Chobe National Park in open game-drive vehicles for a 3 hour morning safari drive.

The Chobe National Park is situated along the banks of the Chobe River where this ecosystem attracts a large variety of animals including large herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, lion, leopard and a number of antelope species.  Good wildlife viewing is almost certainly assured, as will be visiting in peak season for wildlife viewing (May through October).

ELEPHANTS OF CHOBE NATIONAL PARK:
The park is probably best known for its spectacular elephant population: estimated at 120,000 elephants today, it is actually the highest elephant concentration of Africa.

The Chobe River has its origins in the highlands of Angola and once it enters Botswana, it goes through several name changes. It enters as the Kwando River and immediately becomes the Linyanti, then the Itenge and is finally called the Chobe River.

 

Lunch will be served at one of the lodges back in town before boarding your boat to head back into the National Park for an afternoon cruise on the river. Further game viewing and sightseeing is assured.  It is not uncommon to see herds of elephants drinking from the river’s waters.

After an exciting day, return to the border where you re-enter Zimbabwe and transfer back to Victoria Falls.  

Your Chobe experience includes breakfast, lunch and all transfers. Price for this full day safari experience is just $149 per person.

 Overnight at the Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Dinner on own.

 

Sept 13 - After buffet breakfast we will enjoy a morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Over a mile and a quarter wide, they are the largest single curtain falls anywhere in the world. Tour includes return transfers, park entrance fees, bottled water and raincoats.

This afternoon and the following morning, enjoy if you wish, any of these optional activities:

-White water river rafting where you will be kitted out with a life jacket and helmet and transferred to Batoka Gorge. Descending into the Zambezi River, join your raft and guide for arguably the best one day white water river rafting anywhere in the world.    Half day river rafting - $139 per person.

-An elephant back safari ride - $149 per person for this unforgettable experience to ride on the back of an elephant through the safari lands.  You may come across other wildlife along your journey, but no doubt you will enjoy an unparalleled experience.

-A helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls - $145 per person

During these options, staff will be on hand to take a DVD video of you as you enjoy an unforgettable experience at Zimbabwe's famous Victoria Falls and its various options. The personalized DVD video is between 10 to 15 minutes and costs around $35 to $40. It will provide an unforgettable memento of a true Southern African experience at the famous Victoria Falls.

Overnight at the Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Dinner at leisure.

 

Sept 14 - after breakfast - morning at leisure for any further optional activities or last minute shopping for African curios, souvenirs and handicraft. Early afternoon, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for flight to Johannesburg. On arrival at O R Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, collect your luggage, remain in transit and proceed to the Lufthansa check-in counters for your international flight back to the USA  LH 573 departs Johannesburg at 6:45 pm. Dinner and beverages served on board during your flight to Frankfurt.

 

Sept 15 - After early breakfast, arrive Frankfurt, Germany at 5:20 am.
Remain in transit and connect to LH 400 departing Frankfurt at 10:25 am.
Lunch, snacks and beverages served on board during your Trans-Atlantic flight.
Arrive New York JFK early afternoon at 12:45 pm.

 

OUR SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI OF DELIGHTS INCLUDES

• ROUND TRIP AIR ON LUFTHANSA AIRLINES FROM NY-JFK AIRPORT TO JOHANNESBURG S. AFRICA
• DOMESTIC FLIGHTS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO CAPE TOWN AND FROM PORT ELIZABETH BACK TO JOHANNESBURG
• 3 NIGHTS 1ST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN CAPETOWN AT THE 4 STAR SOUTHERN SUN CAPE HOTEL
• 1 NIGHT 4 STAR ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE Protea Knysna Quays Hotel ALONG THE SCENIC GARDEN ROUTE
• 1 NIGHT 4 STAR HOTEL at the Garden Court King's Beach Hotel, in Port Elizabeth on the Garden Route
• 3 nights 4 star hotel accommodations at the Sabi River Sun Hotel, just outside Kruger National Park
• 1 night accommodations at the 4 star Garden Court Sandton City hotel in Johannesburg
• SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR MANAGER WITH OUR GROUP FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR

• Allsinglestravel.com tour escort with the group for the entire tour

 

Plus included tours:

• Table Mountain Cable Car ride to the top of the Cape of Good Hope
• Seal Island, Chapman's Peak Drive & Cape Point
• Simonstown and Boulder Beach with its Jackass Warm Weather Penguin Colony
• Franschoek in the Wine lands and Boshendal Winery Estates for unique wine tasting experiences
• 2 day tour of the gorgeous Garden Route, listed as one of the 1001 places to see before you die.
• Blyde River Canyon for amazing scenery rivaling our own Grand Canyon (tour also includes Johnson/Lisbon Falls offering spectacular scenes within the Blyde River canyon)
• Full day Safari Drive in Kruger National Park (with option for a 2nd full day safari on the free day at Kruger the following day)
• Visit to Pretoria and the site of the Inauguration of Nelson Mandela as the 1st Black President in the country.
• Lion Cub Interaction experience with opportunity to hold a lion cub in your own hands

Plus included meals on our S. African Safari of Delights:

• Buffet breakfast daily
• Dinner daily during our 3 night stay in Kruger National Park

TRIP COST:   $3999 + $440 taxes if booked with deposit by March 31st
 
                        $4099 + $440 taxes if booked with deposit after March 31st
                                        (taxes are subject to change by the airline)

Optional single supplement for anyone not wishing our free roommate matching service: $689

A $400 deposit is due within 7 days of booking.

Deposits are refundable if cancelled by March 1st;  50% refundable if cancelled March 2-31 and non-refundable if cancelled after March 31st

Balance payments are due Friday May 25th and are non-refundable.

pricing is subject to a maximum of $100 per person currency fluctuation in the event of a change in exchange rate between the dollar and the S. African Rand currency..

Optional trip extension to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park Botswana
                                                          Sept. 11-15, 2012

 

INCLUDED IN OUR OPTIONAL VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE TRIP EXTENSION ARE:

• ROUND TRIP AIR FROM JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE ON SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINES
• 3 NIGHTS FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE Kingdom Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe WITH BUFFET BREAKFAST DAILY
• GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS including park fees
• ZAMBEZI RIVER SUNSET CRUISE WITH OPEN BAR AND SNACKS, including park fees
• ALL TRANSFERS TO/FROM AIRPORT AND HOTEL AND TO/FROM OUR INCLUDED SIGHTS.
• SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR MANAGER WITH OUR GROUP FOR THE ENTIRE TOUR
• Allsinglestravel.com tour escort with the group for the entire tour

COST FOR OUR 4 DAY/3 NIGHT TRIP EXTNSION TO VISTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE: $1199 + $348 TAXES (taxes subject to change)

Optional single supplement for anyone not wishing our free roommate matching service:$349

• optional excursions:

• Full day safari to Chobe National Park, Botswana feature morning safari drive and afternoon safari river cruise ( only $149 for the full day safari including RT hotel transfers and lunch)

•  White Water Rafting $139

•  Helicopter ride $135

•  Elephant-Back Safari Ride $149

•  All optional excursions offer the chance to have your memory captured with personalized DVD services.    Other optional excursions also available which can be purchased from our hotel’s tour desk.

No deposit is required to reserve your space on the optional 3 night extension but please do select the reservation option which includes the 3 night trip extension when filling out your reservation form on our website.