DAY 01: - OCTOBER 18, 2008 - DEPART THE US FROM JFK, NY

Arrive for check in at JFK International airport. Depart on flight in the evening.

DAY 02:  - OCTOBER 19, 2008 - JOHANNESBURG – CAPE TOWN

Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport and proceed to Cape Town. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by your new English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (BB) or similar

DAY 03:  - OCTOBER 20, 2008 - CITY TOUR – TOWNSHIP – ROBBEN ISLAND

After breakfast this morning you’ll embark on a tour of the “Mother City”, your first visit will be to the Company Gardens followed by a visit to the Cape Malay Quarter with its cobble stoned streets and rich Malay influence. Afterwards you’ll depart to South Africa’s oldest township, Langa; here you will visit one of the townships schools and a Sangoma (traditional healer). Afterwards you’ll travel back to V&A Waterfront to embark on a 3½ hour tour incl. Ferry time to Robben Island most famous or infamous, for having been the isolated prison of former South African President Nelson Mandela, also known as a place of banishment for the Leper people, Robben Island has a lot of history. You’ll travel back to V&A Waterfront where you’ll have the rest of day at leisure.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (DBB) or similar

DAY 04:  - OCTOBER 21, 2008 - CAPE PENINSULA

You will depart on a Cape Peninsula Tour this morning; you’ll travel past the Atlantic coast bypassing Sea Point, Camps Bay to Hout Bay where you will embark on a Seal Island Tour. Return to Hout Bay Harbour and depart to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve home to thousands of flora and fauna. Enjoy a trip with the Funicular to the point where the Two Ocean’s meet. Lunch will be enjoyed at a nearby restaurant (not included). You’ll have an opportunity to visit the jackass penguins at Boulders Beach before returning back to Cape Town.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (DBB) or similar

DAY 05:  - OCTOBER 22, 2008 - WINELANDS

This morning after breakfast you’ll depart Cape Town for the wine lands where you will partake in a cooking demonstration of local cuisine by chefs in training at Zevenwacht Wine Farm. You will partake in various wine tasting and food demonstrations followed by lunch (included). Afterwards proceed to the New Beginnings winery for a tour. You depart to Franschoek for a stroll in this small town. If time allows you will visit the historic town of Stellenbosch with its oak lined trees; return to Cape Town in the late afternoon.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (BBL) or similar

DAY 06:  - OCTOBER 23, 2008 - DAY AT LEISURE 

The day is at leisure to explore the many more attractions the Mother City has to offer.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (BB) or similar

DAY 07:  - OCTOBER 24, 2008 CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG

Transfer to the Cape Town airport; depart on your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will be met & transferred by your English - speaking guide via short Johannesburg City Tour to your hotel. Check in at your hotel. Rest of day will be at leisure

CENTURION LAKE HOTEL (BB) or similar

DAY 08:  - OCTOBER 25, 2008 - JOHANNESBURG – PILANESBERG

This morning after breakfast you’ll check out and travel to the Pilanesberg area via a cultural visit to Lesedi Cultural Village where you will enjoy a welcome song, drink, and traditional dance followed by a guided tour of the ethnic villages. A Traditional Dance Show will be enjoyed followed by an African feast for lunch (included). You will proceed to the Pilansberg area where you will check in at the Bakubung Lodge. Dinner at lodge- rest of day at leisure

BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE (DBBL) or similar

DAY 09:  - OCTOBER 26, 2008 - BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE

The day is at leisure enjoying the many activities the lodge has to offer. The high point here will be a morning and an evening game drive to observe lions, elephants, rhinos, gazelles, zebras, many species of birds, and countless wildlife in their own habitat.

BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE (DBB) or similar

DAY 10:  - OCTOBER 27, 2008 - BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE – SOWETO

After breakfast this morning you will depart the African bush and return to Johannesburg via a Soweto Tour-one of the largest townships in South Africa-which comprises a number of Townships which were developed by South Africa’s suppressive white dominated government during the 20^th century. You’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant Wandie’s (not included) followed by a visit to the Orlando Children’s Home for abused, abandoned, and HIV/AIDS orphans. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the children. Return to your hotel, the rest of day will be at leisure

CENTURION LAKE HOTEL (DBB) or similar

DAY 11:  - OCTOBER 28, 2008 – DEPART JOHANNESBURG

Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport in the afternoon and bid farewell to South Africa then depart for NY.

DAY 12:  - OCTOBER 29, 2008 – ARRIVE IN NY

Arrive at JFK International Airport and proceed through immigration and customs.

Welcome home beaming with stories and treasured memories from the Southern Tip of Africa.

Durban & Lesotho Extension

DAY 11: - OCTOBER 28, 2008 – JOHANNESBURG – DURBAN 

This morning transfer from your hotel to the Johannesburg Airport to board your flight to Durban. Upon arrival in Durban you will be met and transferred to your hotel via a City Tour with your driver/guide.

Overnight at the Southern Sun North Beach (BB)

DAY 12: - OCTOBER 29, 2008 – SUNI PASS – LESOTHO

Your full day guided tour to Lesotho departs from the Underberg Village Mall (shop 21) at 9.30am. The tour will take you through Himeville and then on to the Sani Pass. Our qualified, registered guide will stop at historical points and view sites to explain the saga of Sani Pass and its interesting history and to enable you to take photos of the magnificent views.  Valid passports must be produced at both the South African and Lesotho border posts. Once you arrive in Lesotho we will take you to an authentic Basotho village where you will be welcomed into the homes of these hardy people to taste their beer and bread.  This is an authentic village and NOT a tourist attraction in the true sense of the word.  We will then take you back to Sani Top Chalet for lunch. You will have enough time here to walk along the very edge of the Drakensberg.

We depart Sani Top by 2.30pm to return you to the Underberg Mall between 4.00pm and 4.30pm depending on the road and weather conditions.

Please remember to bring warm clothing, ie jersey or jacket and closed shoes at any time of year.  In the winter months, May – August, there is always a probability of snow and temperatures rarely get above +3 Celsius.  Please bring appropriate clothing.

Overnight at the Southern Sun North Beach (BB)

DAY 13: - OCTOBER 30, 2008 – DURBAN – JOHANNESBURG 

Today you will have a free morning to rest or shop before transferring from hotel to Durban Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Once in Johannesburg you will board your flight to NY bidding farewell to Southern Africa until you return.

DAY 14: - OCTOBER 31, 2008 - NY

Arrive at JFK International Airport at 7:30 am. You’ll proceed through immigration and customs.

Welcome home beaming with stories and treasured memories from the Southern Tip of Africa.

Sun City Extension

DAY 11- OCTOBER 28, 2008 – SUN CITY – GOLFING – ENTERTAINMENT – SHOPPING

Transfer to Sun City, check in at your hotel. World Class Golfing at Gary Player or Lost City Course; Casinos, Entertainment,

Horse back riding, Helicopter rides, shopping are among a multitude of activities to enjoy.

DAY 12: - OCTOBER 29, 2008 – SUN CITY – GOLFING – ENTERTAINMENT – SHOPPING

Free day for Golf shopping or several available optional activities

DAY 13:- OCTOBER 30, 2008 – SUN CITY – JOHANNESBURG – NY

Free morning for optional activities before transferring to the airport in Johannesburg in the afternoon to board your flight to NY

DAY 14: - OCTOBER 31, 2008 – NY

Arrive in NY with treasured memories

South Africa Tour includes: - $3950 based on double occupancy

• Round trip airfare from JFK, NY
• Transport in luxury coach
• Services of local English speaking guide
• Wildlife Safari
• Accommodation as specified
• Meals: breakfasts, lunch and dinners as specified
• Porterage at airports & hotels
• Entrance fees for sightseeing and Parks
• Local taxes
• Orientation information

South Africa Tour excludes:

• Any additional services not specified
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry, room service
• Gratuities for drivers and guides
• Airport taxes and fuel surcharges which are also subject to change
• Optional Single Room Supplement - $610

Durban & Lesotho Extension Includes - $860 based on double occupancy

• Round trip airfare from Johannesburg to Durban
• Transport in Durban per itinerary
• Services of local English speaking guide
• Full day excursion to Lesotho
• Accommodation in Southern Sun North Beach hotel on bed and breakfast basis
• Porterage at airports
• Entrance fees for sightseeing per itinerary
• Local taxes
• Orientation information

Durban & Lesotho Tour excludes:

• Any additional services not specified
• Visa for Lesotho
• Lunches and dinners
• Airport taxes and fuel surcharges which are also subject to change
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry, room service
• Gratuities for drivers and guides
• Optional Single Room Supplement - $245

Sun City Extension Includes - $642 based on double occupancy

• Round trip transfers from Johannesburg to Sun City
• Accommodations in Sun City based on bed and breakfast basis
• Local taxes
• Orientation information

Sun City excludes:

• Any additional services not specified
• Lunches and dinners
• Optional Activities
• Gratuities
• Optional Single Room Supplement - $325

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