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A WORLD IN ONE COUNTRY

13 Nights / 14 Days

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A World in one CountrySouth Africa has a varied landscape and a myriad of cultures - this tour allows visitors a glimpse of South African wildlife, scenery, traditional cultures of old as well as the dynamic South Africa of today. From wildlife reserves that literally teem with birdlife and excite with sightings of the infamous Big Five, to modern cities, world renowned wine farms, ancient forests and the arresting beauty of rugged coastlines to long stretches of warm waters and golden sands. This tour certainly encompasses a huge slice of South Africa hospitality, culture and sights.

Tour At a Glance
Tour Style : Small Group Tour
Tour Departure : Every Sunday (Min. 2 pax)
Tour Validity: Dec 2010 - 31 Oct 2011

Tour Start From : Johannesburg
Tour Ends at: Cape Town
Departure: Sunday's - Min 2 Passengers
Visit : Johannesburg (Arrive) - Pilgrim's Rest - Kruger National Park - Swaziland - Zululand - Durban - Port Elizabeth - Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Cape Town (Depart)
Price Starting From : USD 2,980

Tour Package Includes :
• 13 night's accommodation, twin share on bed & breakfast basis
• Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater mini-bus
• Professional English speaking tour guide
• 3 lunches & 4 dinners
• Return airport transfers
• Hotel porterage
• Kruger National Park Conservation Levy

Tour Package Does Not Includes:
• Domestic flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth - please contact us for rates
• Drinks with meals
• Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions
• Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc
• International flight to South Africa
• Travel insurance of any kind
• Optional tours
• Any required visas - multiple entry South African visa is required. For entry into Swaziland, passport & visa conditions apply
• Any items not listed in the above inclusions


A World in one Country tour South Africa B = Breakfast, L - Lunch, D = Dinner

Day 1: Sunday Arrive Johannesburg
Touch down at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls or take an optional Soweto Tour (own account). At 19h00 we all meet up at reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet your fellow travellers.

Day 2: Monday Pretoria - Mpumalanga
Depart by 07h30 and leave Johannesburg's distinctive skyline and head for Pretoria, South Africa's capital city, for a short orientation tour, before continuing to Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. We travel via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg, passing over the famous Long Tom Pass onto the small town of Sabie. This afternoon explore the living history in the form of Pilgrim's Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered. (B, D)

Day 3: Tuesday Kruger National Park
This morning gasp at the glory that is God's Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and visit the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. We explore the quaint village of Graskop before arriving mid afternoon at our overnight hotel. (B, D)

Day 4: Wednesday Kruger National Park
Set off before breakfast in an open safari vehicle in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plant species. Savour the magic of this enormous wilderness. (B)

Day 5: Thursday Swaziland
Enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory, now ruled by King MsWati III. Witness a Swazi cultural experience before visiting the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory to see master craftsmen fashion collectable figures and functional art out of molten glass. We continue through the capital city, Mbabane, known for its vibrant markets packed with woven baskets, beadwork and carvings. Spend the night in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Friday Zululand
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory, teeming with exquisite wax artworks in every shape and colour imaginable. Then on into Zululand, passing traditional round huts and endless vistas. Arrive mid afternoon at the town of St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to hippo, crocodile and no less than 367 bird species. (B)

Day 7: Saturday Durban
This morning enjoy a cruise on Lake St Lucia before departing for Durban. Hug the lush KwaZulu-Natal coastline en route to Durban, watching the sugar cane fields do their own version of the Mexican wave at the urging of the wind. Check into your hotel just before lunch (own account). The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure, or you may opt take an optional afternoon Durban City Tour (own account). (B)

Day 8: Sunday Port Elizabeth - Knysna
Morning at leisure until your collection and transfer to the airport for your mid morning flight to Port Elizabeth (cost of flight not included). There you'll be met by a new guide who'll, upon everyone arriving, take you through the glorious, indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest, before reaching Knysna, perhaps South Africa's most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. (B, D)

Day 9: Monday Knysna
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone 'Heads' which guard the sea entrance to Knysna's huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches beyond. After lunch the remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy this lovely and special town. (B, L)

Day 10: Tuesday Oudtshoorn(BL)
This morning we enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Outeniqua Pass en route to Oudtshoorn, the 'feather capital of the world', so named because it's the centre of South Africa's ostrich industry. After lunch, which features Ostich Steak on the menu, we learn more about these hardy, enigmatic creatures during a tour of an ostrich farm. We then head underground for a fascinating tour of the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's most incredible natural wonders. (B, L)

Day 11: Wednesday Capetown
A day of magnificent vistas. Enjoy the ever-changing passing canvas as we travel to Cape Town. During the whale season we will travel via the seaside village of Hermanus in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the southern right whales, which frolic offshore (July to November only). Out of season we will return to Cape Town along 'Route 62', South Africa's version of America's 'Route 66'. (B)

Day 12: Thursday Cape Peninsula
A full day touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula via the Atlantic seaboard. We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (own account) to Seal Island to watch the antics of these natural performers. Then we continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, before stopping off to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. We drive through the quaint naval village of Simon's Town on our way back to Cape Town. (B)

Day 13: Friday Cape Winelands
Journey into the beautiful and tranquil Cape Winelands, visiting both Paarl and Stellenbosch before stopping for wine tasting at two well known estates. A visit to the Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Afrikaans Language Monument provides a historical perspective. (B)

Day 14: Saturday Depart Capetown
This brings us to the end of our 'World in One Country'. Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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Tour Price Validity: Dec 2010 - 31 Oct 2011

Tour Dates Price per person based on twin share
01 Nov 2010 - 30 Apr 2011  
Per person, twin share: $USD 3210
Per person, single: $USD 4240
 
01 May 2011 - 31 Aug 2011 $USD 2980
Per person, twin share: $USD 3954
Per person, single:  
 
01 Sep 2011 - 31 Oct 2011  
Per person, twin share: $USD 3221
Per person, single: $USD 4271

Departures: Small Group Tour departs Every Sunday (Min. 2 pax).
• Based on a minimum 2 paying passengers. Single rate is only applicable if other passengers are travelling (i.e. 3rd, 5th traveller). Please contact us for rates for one passenger only.

** Please note : Children under 8 years are not permitted on tour.

13 night's accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided on bed and breakfast basis. A hotel list is as follows:--

Places No. of Nights Standard Hotels
Johannesburg 01 Night Protea Hotel Wanderers or similar
Pilgrim's Rest 01 Night The Royal Hotel or similar
Kruger National Park 02 Nights Perry's Bridge Hollow, Hazyview or similar
Swaziland 01 Night Lugogo Sun or similar
St. Lucia 01 Night Elephant Lake Hotel or similar
Durban 01 Night Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge or similar
Knysna 02 Nights Knysna Hollow or similar
Oudtshoorn 01 Night Oudtshoorn Inn or similar
Cape Town 03 Nights Protea Hotel President or similar

** Please note: If one of the above listed hotels/lodges is not available we will substitute with similar hotel/lodge.

Tour Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

Amount of Cancellation Charges: -
- 45-30 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
- 29-15 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
- Less than 14 Days before arrival 100%*
(Cancellation conditions for Maldives may differ)

Changes By You:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.

Passports and Visas:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. Passports are required; in addition travelers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements. Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveler.
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