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AFFORDABLE SOUTH AFRICA (Sample)

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This package includes flights, a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula plus an African safari, with so much more…

Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg you will connect onwards for your 2 hour flight on South African Airways to Cape Town. On arrival you will be met for your transfer to your hotel.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Protea Hotel Sea Point

 Day 3

After breakfast you will be met by your local English speaking driver-guide for your full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Depart the hotel and flank the colder Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community, now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbor still has a charm of days gone by. A chance to join the M.V “Circe” for a half hour cruise to “Seal Island” or for the not so adventurous, the fish market “Mariners Wharf” is a must. The tour now continues over the famous Chapman’s Peak drive – if open, with a 200 meter drop on one side and a 200 meter rise on the other, as we make our way south, following the Atlantic Ocean until we reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it “the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe”. And rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South Africa. Our optional lunch stop today is at the Fish Hoek Galley. We pass the naval base of Simonstown as we continue along the Indian Ocean, en route to see the Jackass penguin colony which has become well established at Boulders Beach near Simonstown. Our last stop of the day is at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home of some 3 500 species of Southern African fauna and flora. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon, having seen some of the best the Cape has to offer.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Protea Hotel Sea Point

 Day 4

A full day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town. Maybe take a trip in the cable car up Table Mountain or a boat ride for a poignant visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. Perhaps take time to explore the vibrant V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and activities available as well as the fascinating Two Oceans Aquarium. In the summer months maybe head for the white sand beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay for people watching and soaking up the African Sun. Whatever else, you will not be at a loss for things to do!

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Protea Hotel Sea Point

Day 5

Full day at leisure.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Protea Hotel Sea Point

Day 6

After breakfast you will be met and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival in Johannesburg, meet your driver-guide for your road transfer to the “Big 5” Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Apart from the “Big 5”, there are 50 other species of large mammals, 354 species of birds and 132 species of trees. A wide variety of other rare mammal species also exist in the park, such as the nocturnal brown hyena, the fleet-footed cheetah and the majestic sable antelope. The lodge site is particularly favored by both black rhino and white rhino, and sightings of lion and elephant are frequent. The nearby cliffs are home to klipspringer and rock hyrax and provide strong updrafts for Verreaux’s Eagle and many more soaring marvels.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge

Day 7

A host of nature and safari activities are on offer from daily morning and afternoon game drives in open game vehicles with dedicated game rangers to walking trails through the Pilanesberg wilderness. Refreshment breaks have been included on your game drives to make your safari experience that much more enjoyable. Meals are enjoyed at the lodge.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Shepherd’s Tree Game Lodge

Day 8

After breakfast and an early morning game drive you will be transferred to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to the United States.

Day 9

Arrival in the United States at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airports.

Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington(IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Domestic coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg – Cape Town – Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Most meals as per the itinerary (6x breakfast, 2x lunches, 2x dinners) ~ Ground transfers as per the itinerary ~ Scheduled Cape Peninsula tour ~ All park fees and safari activities

Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Entrance fees on Cape Peninsula tour to Boulders penguins, Seal Island cruise ~ Any items of personal expense – i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers

Terms

Price is per person based on required double occupancy. Valid as of May 23, 2014 for departures from New York or Washington, D.C. between August 11 – November 30, 2014 with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods. Price for other departure cities and/or travel dates may vary. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Baggage and optional service fees, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply. Package include all government and airline imposed taxes and fees.

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 KENYA AND TANZANIA HIGHLIGHTS (Sample)

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This program runs throughout the year and features East Africa’s renowned parks and reserves, from the famous land of migration, The Masai Mara, to the great ornithological site – The Lake Nakuru National Park, to Amboseli the land of elephants, to Ngorongoro – the largest volcanic crater on earth, to the mighty Serengeti and to the tree climbing lions of beautiful Lake Manyara.

Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa and onward connection to Nairobi.

Day 2

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met and assisted with your transfer to your hotel.

Overnight on a Bed and Breakfast basis at the Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 3

This morning after breakfast, you will be met by our customer care representative who will brief you on your program ahead before driving to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.

Arrive in time for lunch.

Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Mara Serena

Day 4

The day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena. While in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles. Other highlights include giraffe, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds. Spend the evening in camp where colorful Masai dance and cultural performances are offered nightly.

Optional activities abound while you’re in the Maasai Mara. You can try a balloon safari (at an additional cost) for an exhilarating experience over the savannah as the early sun rises and the animals are more active. If you wish, for a nominal fee, you can also visit a Maasai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Mara Serena

Day 5

After breakfast drive south to Lake Nakuru which is the most famous of the Great Rift Valley lakes and home to a shifting population of over one million flamingos. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, which enjoys sweeping views across the lake.

Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s first and largest rhino sanctuary where sightings of both black and white rhino are almost guaranteed and where you have a higher than average chance of spotting a leopard. Other wildlife includes: lion, hippo, the rare Rothschild’s giraffe, Columbus monkey, numerous plains game and 450 species of birds.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Lake Elementaita Tented Camp

Day 6

This morning after breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, which is famous for its large elephant population roaming across the vast grassy plains, the Big Five, and the majestic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa among other species of flora and fauna.

Enjoy a delicious lunch in Nairobi before proceeding to Amboseli in the late afternoon for a game drive.

Your accommodation at Amboseli Serena Lodge is set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Amboseli Serena

Day 7

Full day in the Amboseli National Park with two game drives.

You drive through this vast lakebed, which is often dry but swampy in some areas. Game here is in abundance, where cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, gazelles and herds of elephants all set against the amazing back drop of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro showing all its glory, may be seen.

If you wish, for a nominal fee (not included in the cost), you can also visit a Maasai Village to experience this nomadic tribe’s way of life and see their colorful culture.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Amboseli Serena

Day 8

After breakfast, drive to the famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA), which features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains and dormant volcanoes. Journey up the side of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, which is one of the largest volcanic craters in the world (almost 20 kilometers wide, 610-760 meters deep and covering a total area of 264 sq km).

A hot lunch will be served at the Arusha Hotel before proceeding to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, which enjoys one of the finest views in the world. Spend the rest of the day at leisure at this unique lodge that clings to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the largest and most perfect volcanic crater on earth. Long and low, the lodge is built from local river stone and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape, it is entirely invisible from the floor of the crater 600 meters below.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Ngorongoro Serena

Day 9

Today after breakfast, you will descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before climbing back up to the lodge in time for some relaxation before dinner.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Ngorongoro Serena

Day 10

After breakfast, leave the NCCA and cross into the neighboring Serengeti National Park, stopping en route at Ol Duvai Gorge. Known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, this is one of the most important pre-historic sites in the world. Pioneered by famous paleontologists Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s it offers a glimpse into life two million years ago.

Arrive at Serengeti Serena in time to relax and enjoy a classic safari supper.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Serengeti Serena

Day 11

The next two days will be spent in the Serengeti, enjoying full day game viewing drives with meals being taken in true safari style ‘in the vast and sensational Serengeti’, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Serengeti Serena

Day 12

After breakfast, drive to beautiful Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that shimmers in a cleft in the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, which stands on the edge of the escarpment, overlooking the lake.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy game viewing in this small but uniquely diverse national park, which is home to the world-famous tree-climbing lions, thousands of flamingoes and nearly 500 species of birds.

Later return to the lodge in time for a swim in the stunning horizon pool and dinner in the elegant central dining room.

Overnight on a Full Board basis at Lake Manyara Serena

Day 13

Today drive to Arusha, enjoy a delicious buffet meal at the Arusha Hotel before continuing to Nairobi as you enjoy the wonderful views of the countryside.

Overnight on a Bed and Breakfast basis at Nairobi Serena Hotel

Day 14

Today enjoy some last minute shopping.

Later, transfer to Nairobi for your outbound flight to Johannesburg and onward connection to the United States.

Day 15

Arrival in the United States at New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) airports.

Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Regional coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg – Nairobi – Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Most meals as per the itinerary (13 x breakfast, 11 x lunch, 11 x dinner) ~ Ground transfers as per the itinerary ~ All park fees and safari activities.

Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Any items of personal expense – i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers

Terms

Price is based on a minimum of 2 persons travelling. The price is per person based on required double occupancy. Valid as of January 10, 2014 for departures from New York or Washington, D.C. between April 01 – May 31, 2014 with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods. Price for other departure cities and/or travel dates may vary. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Baggage and optional service fees, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply. Package includes all government and airline imposed taxes and fees.