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| South Africa is known as "a world in one country." Situated at the southern edge of the African continent, this country is bounded by oceans on three sides, with an interior that has a wonderful assortment of habitats, from lush tropical forests to arid deserts, from mountains to the open savannah of the bushveld. Since the demise of infamous Apartheid regime, the country has become one of the top travel destinations on the planet, blending elements of both "Africa of old" with modernity. |
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On one hand, one can escape to wild, remote areas and experience exceptional game viewing and true wilderness. Then just an hour's flight away, there are modern cities and hotels that compete with the best in the world. With 11 official languages and a diverse range of cultures and ways of life, it is no wonder that Mandela has named South Africa the "rainbow nation."
When it comes to wildlife and scenery, South Africa has a plethora of places to see, including a number of World Heritage Sites and incredible game reserves. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town is built amongst an entire, unique Cape Floral Kingdom, one of the six plant kingdoms of the world. There are more naturally occurring different species of flowers in this region than in North America and Europe combined. On the other side of the spectrum are the deserts and arid areas.
The coastline of South Africa is enormous, offering superb scenery, such as sandy beaches and sheer fynbos covered cliffs of the Garden Route, as well as amazing wildlife opportunities, from humpback whales breaching off the shores of Cape Town to the unspoiled coral reefs along the KwaZulu - Natal coastline.
The pride of South Africa's heritage is the Kruger National Park. At 4.4 million acres and over 185 miles long, this enormous area encompasses a savannah landscape with some 147 mammal species, over 400 bird species and numerous reptile, amphibians and insects.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA - 13 DAYS |
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- DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN
Arrive today in Cape Town. Met and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Ambassador Hotel, B.
- DAYS 2 / 3 / 4 - CAPE TOWN
During these 3 days you will be taken on a half day City Tour including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with highlights that include penquins on Boulders Beach and Cape Point Nature Reserve. In addition, enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful wine producing region.
Ambassador Hotel, B.
- DAYS 5 / 6 - MPUMALANGA
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Nelspruit. Met and transferred to your hotel. Full day Panorama Tour including spectacular scenery, waterfalls, mountains and canyons. Also visit Pilgrims Rest, an old gold mining town.
Jatinga Country Lodge, B.
- DAYS 7 / 8 / 9 - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Morning and afternoon / evening game drives conducted in open four-wheel drive vehicles, accompanied by a professional ranger and tracker.
Mala Mala Main Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 10 - JOHANNESBURG
After an early morning game drive transfer to the airport for flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival transfer by shuttle bus to your hotel.
D'Oreal Grande Hotel, B.
- DAYS 11 / 12 - VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA
Transfer to the airport for flight to Livingstone in Zambia. Met and transferred to your hotel situated near Victoria Falls. Included is a walking tour of the falls and a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River.
Royal Livingstone Hotel, B.
- DAY 13 - JOHANNESBURG
Transfer back to the airport for flight to Johannesburg.
LAND COST FROM:
- $5150 per person sharing / $ 2080 single supplement
Valid 01 Jan – 31 Oct 2010
DEPARTURES: Daily
*Based on a minimum of 2 people
*International and domestic airfares available upon request.
*Soccer World Cup blackout period applicable |
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EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA - 13 DAYS |
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- DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN
Arrive today in Cape Town. Met and transferred to your hotel.
Ambassador Hotel, B.
- DAYS 2 / 3 / 4 - CAPE TOWN
During these 3 days you will be taken on a half day City Tour including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with highlights that include penquins on Boulders Beach and Cape Point Nature Reserve. In addition, enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful wine producing region.
Ambassador Hotel, B.
- DAYS 5 & 6 - GARDEN ROUTE
Two day Garden Route Tour. Highlights include ostrich farms, Cango Caves, Knysna Lagoon and Plettenberg Bay.
La Plume Guest House or similar, B, D. & Fish Eagle Lodge or similar, B, D.
- DAY 7 - PORT ELIZABETH
Continue traveling through the Eastern Cape to Port Elizabeth.
Beach Hotel, B.
- DAY 8 - DURBAN
Transfer to the airport for flight to Durban. Met on arrival and taken on a half day City Tour. Highlights include the Golden Mile.
Elangeni Hotel, B.
- DAY 9 - ZULULAND
Drive along the coast to Zululand. Visit Lake St. Lucia and Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Game Reserve. Evening game drive.
Hilltop Camp, B, D.
- DAY 10 - SWAZILAND
Today drive the mountainous kingdom of Swaziland visiting local craft markets and other points of interest.
Forester Arms Hotel, B, D.
- DAY 11 - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Depart Swaziland and enter the famous Kruger National Park. Afternoon game drive.
Kruger Park Rest Camp, B, D.
- DAY 12 - HAZYVIEW
Full day game viewing, continue to Hazyview.
Royal Hotel or similar, B, D.
- DAY 13 - MPUMALANGA
Morning Panorama Tour including spectacular scenery, waterfalls, mountains and canyons. Late afternoon arrival late afternoon in Johannesburg.
LAND COST FROM:
- $3795 per person sharing / $890 single supplement
Valid 01 Jan – 31 Oct 2010
DEPARTURES: Saturdays
*Based on a minimum of 2 people
*International and domestic airfares available upon request.
*Soccer World Cup blackout period applicable |
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CAPE TOWN & SAFARI - 7 DAYS |
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- DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN
Arrive today in Cape Town. Met and transferred to your hotel.
Ambassador Hotel.
- DAYS 2 / 3 - CAPE TOWN
During these 2 days you will be taken on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with highlights that include penquins on Boulders Beach and Cape Point Nature Reserve. In addition, enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful wine producing region.
Ambassador Hotel, B.
- DAYS 4, 5 & 6 - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to airport for flight to Kruger National Park. Met and transferred to Timbavati Game Reserve. Morning and afternoon / evening game drives conducted in open four-wheel drive vehicles, accompanied by a professional ranger and tracker.
Buffalo Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 7 - JOHANNESBURG
After a final game viewing activity you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
LAND COST FROM:
- $1720 per person sharing / $635 single supplement
Valid 01 Jan – 31 Oct 2010
DEPARTURES: Daily
*Based on minimum of 2 passengers
*International and domestic airfares available upon request.
*Soccer World Cup blackout period applicable |
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DRIFTERS KRUGER PARK CAMPING SAFARI - 5 DAYS |
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(Suitable for adventure minded people of 18 - 55 years. Active participation is required)
- DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG / BUSH CAMP
Depart Johannesburg by road to Mpumalanga. Along the way visit Dullstroom, traverse Robbers Pass and spend time at Pilgrim's Rest, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon.
Drifters Bush Camp, D.
- DAY 2: BUSH CAMP
Early morning game walk (3 hours) accompanied by a guide and tracker followed by brunch. Afternoon / evening open vehicle game drive and barbeque dinner.
Drifters Bush Camp, Brunch D.
- DAY 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Kruger National Park and spend the entire day viewing animals.
Kruger Park Rest Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 4: HAZYVIEW
Morning game viewing in the park. Drive to Hazyview. This afternoon relax at the bird hide, or enjoy swimming and forest walks.
Hazyview Inn, B, L, D.
- DAY 5 - JOHANNESBURG
Travel back to Johannesburg.
LAND COST FROM:
- $735 per person
Valid Jan – June 2010
- $833 per person
Valid July – Dec 2010
DEPARTURES: Every Sunday
*Based on a minimum of 2 people
*International airfares available upon request. |
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DRIFTERS SOUTH AFRICA OVERLAND - 18 DAYS |
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(Suitable for adventure minded people of 18 - 55 years. Active participation is required)
- DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG / BUSH CAMP
Depart Johannesburg by road to Mpumalanga. Along the way visit Dullstroom, traverse Robbers Pass and spend time at Pilgrim's Rest, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon.
Drifters Bush Camp, D.
- DAY 2: BUSH CAMP
Early morning game walk (3 hours) accompanied by a guide and tracker followed by brunch. Afternoon / evening open vehicle game drive and barbeque dinner.
Drifters Bush Camp, Brunch D.
- DAY 3: HAZYVIEW
Drive to Hazyview. This afternoon relax at the bird hide, or enjoy swimming and forest walks.
Hazyview Inn, B, L, D.
- DAY 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Kruger National Park and spend the entire day viewing animals.
Kruger Park Rest Camp, B, L, D.
- DAYS 5-6: SWAZILAND / ZULULAND
Travel south through Swaziland via traditional homesteads and on to Zululand. Spend two nights at a rustic camp. Enjoy a guided game walk and an open vehicle game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Drifters Zululand Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 7: DOLPHIN COAST
Drive to the Dolphin Coast. Spend time on the beach and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean.
Drifters Dolphin Coast Inn, B, L, D.
- DAYS 8 - 9: DRAKENSBERG
Visit the city of Durban (Ushaka Marine World or the Golden Mile and traditional market). Continue to the Drakensberg mountain range. Spend time hiking and visiting a San rock art site. Pony trekking is also available.
Drifters Drakensburg Inn, B, L, D. (lunch not included on Day 8)
- DAY 10: LADYBRAND
Travel across the Oliviershoek Pass to visit Golden Gate National Park. Continue on to the village of Clarens to explore the art galleries and other unique attractions.
Farm accommodations, B, D.
- DAYS 11 - 12: KAROO
Travel into the dry Karoo interior. Enjoy an extensive walk in the mountainous terrain, home to a variety of interesting plants, animal and bird life.
Drifters Karoo Inn, B, L, D.
- DAYS 13 - 14 - 15: GARDEN ROUTE
Drive to Graaff-Reinet to visit museums and unique architecture. Continue over the Outeniqua Mountains to the Garden Route area. Spend three exploring the forests, Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park, beaches, the quaint town of Knysna, and Knysna Heads.
Drifters Knysna Inn, B, D. (One lunch & one dinner not included)
- DAYS 16 - 17: CAPE TOWN
Travel to Cape Town. Spend time visiting Cape Point, Hout Bay, and the Waterfront, secluded beaches, a wine farm and many more highlights. Also hike up Table Mountain.
Drifters Cape Town Inn, B.
- DAY 18: CAPE TOWN
This tour ends at 4.00 pm.
LAND COST FROM:
- $1813 per person
Valid Jan – June 2010
- $1953 per person
Valid July – Dec 2010
DEPARTURES: Available upon request
*International airfares available upon request. |
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