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| PRE & POST TOURS
All tours should be booked using the conference registration form All departure dates are given as Thursday, 7 th June 2007 after the congress. The same tours or specially adapted tours can be arranged to suit individual requirements starting before or after the congress.
The tours that are offered centre around visits to game reserves and overland tours, and accommodation is not suitable for one large group. In most tours there will be daily activities but there will be free time for quiet time or special interests.
Pilanesberg National Park is adjacent to Sun City, a world class resort located in an extinct volcano crater . There will be two opportunities to visit Pilanesberg National Park, home of the Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard (the big five are not judged purely by size but by the respect hunters had for their prey). There will also be time to participate in some of the many Sun City activities, and to play golf at the Gary Player Country Club, home to the famous Million Dollar Tournament. Pilanesberg, in the Northwest Province, is conveniently located only about two hours' drive from Johannesburg. Centred on an ancient - totally dormant - volcanic crater, Pilanesberg is blessed with attractively undulating relief. The Pilanesberg National Park, which covers some 55 000 hectares, is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free park is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such craters in the world. Pilanesberg exists within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as 'Bushveld'. Unlike any other large park, unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because of this transition zone. Springbok , Brown Hyena, the Red-eyed Bulbul, and Camelthorn trees usually found in arid areas are found co-habitating with moist-area-limited Impala , Black-eyed Bulbul and Cape Chestnut trees . Day1Enjoy breakfast at your Cape Town Hotel before 09h00 collection for a transfer to Cape Town International Airport. Connect with a direct flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, departing at 10h30, arriving in Johannesburg at 12h30.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be greeted and transferred to Sun City, which is about 2 hours outside of Johannesburg. Upon arrival, check in to Sun City Main Hotel. Settle in and explore the surroundings before preparing for an evening game drive at 18h00. The game drive will depart from the Sun City Welcome Centre, located next to the Entertainment Complex. Kindly meet 20 minutes before departure. Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants. Overnight at Sun City Main Hotel .
Day 2Enjoy breakfast before departing on a 07h30 game drive from the Welcome Centre. Return to the hotel late morning. The rest of the day is at leisure enjoying optional extra activities, such as a round of golf, Valley of the Waves or the Entertainment Centre. Overnight at Sun City Main Hotel.
Day 3 Breakfast and checkout in time for return transfer to Johannesburg, departing at 13h00. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, connect with overseas flight.
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
◦ Accommodation, bed and breakfast basis, in standard rooms. (3 star property) ◦ All transfers as per the itinerary. ◦ Meals as indicated in itinerary. Excludes dinner and refreshments. ◦ Lunch vouchers will be issued in your greeting pack ◦ The single leg airfare from Cape Town to Johannesburg, including airport taxes. Quoted at best price at time of proposal and may be subject to change due to availability. ◦ Entrance fees where applicable. ◦ Tourism levies where applicable.
EXCLUDED
◦ Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.) ◦ Any gratuities. ◦ Any additional accommodation unless otherwise specified. ◦ Any medical or travel insurance. ◦ Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost. ◦ Overnight accommodation on returning to Johannesburg, if required. ◦ T he single leg airfare from Johannesburg to Cape Town, including airport taxes. Should you wish to book a flight back to Cape Town to do further tours, please indicate on the tour booking form and a consultant will contact you with best prices and availabilities.
Day 1 Enjoy breakfast at your Cape Town hotel before 07h30 collection for a transfer to Cape Town International Airport. Connect with direct flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, departing at 09h30, arriving at 10h40.
Transfer by air-conditioned microbus from Port Elizabeth to the malaria-free Kariega Game Reserve situated high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley in a wondrous African setting. In search of animals under the African skies, enjoy the opportunity to view the 'Big Five' and many species of plains game in open safari vehicles.
Activities available at the lodge include: Hiking: for hiking enthusiasts, Kariega's trails are a must. Walk safely amongst more than 25 species of game and wonderful birdlife. Game Drives: enjoy game drives in open vehicles with experienced rangers. River Cruises: board the 'Kariega Queen' for a memorable cruise down the Kariega River and enjoy the tranquility of nature, while enjoying a refreshing drink from the bar on deck. Horse rides: gallop along the beautiful beach of Kenton-on-Sea. Kariega Game Reserve - full board basis including game drives.
Day 2Enjoy an early morning game drive in further search of the "Big Five". Return to lodge mid-morning for breakfast. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the many optional extra activities or just relax. Take an afternoon siesta before preparing for late afternoon game drive & dinner. Kariega Game Reserve - full board basis including game drives.
Day 3
Same as Day 2.
Kariega Game Reserve - full board basis including game drives.
Day 4 In the morning, enjoy the many activities on offer before returning to your lodge for a sumptuous breakfast, departing at 11h00. Return to Port Elizabeth in time to catch an early afternoon flight to Johannesburg to connect with your evening international flight.
INCLUDED
◦ Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner basis, in standard rooms at lodge. (3 star property) ◦ All transfers as per the itinerary. ◦ Meals as indicated in itinerary. Lunches are included ◦ A morning and evening game drive in an open vehicle. ◦ Airfares between Cape Town & Port Elizabeth and between Port Elizabeth & Johannesburg (or Cape Town), including airport taxes. Quoted at best price at time of proposal and may be subject to change due to availability.
EXCLUDED
◦ Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.) ◦ Any gratuities. ◦ Any additional accommodation unless otherwise specified. ◦ Any medical or travel insurance. ◦ Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost. ◦ Overnight accommodation on returning to Johannesburg, if required.
Day 1 08h00 Collection and departure from your Cape Town Hotel. With our last sight of majestic Table Mountain, we wave good-bye to the 'Mother City' of Cape Town. Traversing Sir Lowry's Pass, we arrive in the town of Stellenbosch. Take a fascinating stroll through 'Oom Samie se Winkel' - Stellenbosch's first trading store, and admire the historical beauty of the 'heart of the Winelands'. Travelling over the Helshoogte Pass to Franschhoek, we pass through to the town of Robertson. From here, we arrive in Montagu in time for a delectable country luncheon at Mimosa Lodge, well known as a place of fine hospitality and superb cuisine. After lunch, we continue through the Little Karoo before Barrydale until we arrive in the Tradouw Valley. From here, we take a nostalgic trip on a vintage tractor through the vineyards of the Joubert Tradouw Cellars, where we enjoy a cellar tour and wine tasting. Crossing the Tradouw Pass, our journey to the beautiful town of Wilderness begins. Driving through Mossel Bay, marvel at the splendour of 'Dolphin Point' before arrival at our seaside resort.Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar - bed and breakfast including lunch at Montagu.
Day 2 - Nature's Beauty and Nostalgia From our hotel in Wilderness, we board the famous Outeniqua Choo Tjoe and travel to Knysna. On arrival at the Knysna Waterfront, we embark on the Featherbed Nature Reserve's ferry, to visit their nature trail and have lunch. After the ferry returns to the Featherbed Ferry Terminus, the day's adventure ends with a scenic drive back to Wilderness for drop off at your hotel.
Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar - bed and breakfast including lunch in Knysna.
Day 3 -Klein Karoo Kaleidoscope The day's adventure begins as we depart Wilderness to the historic town of Mossel Bay. Our tour continues via the Robertson Pass to the town of Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Show Farm and enjoy a traditional lunch. The day continues with a fully guided tour of the Cango Caves as well as the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Valley of Ancients endangered species breeding facility. The day concludes with a scenic drive over the Outeniqua Pass into George and onward to Wilderness where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar - bed and breakfast including lunch in Oudtshoorn .
Day 4 Leaving the quaint seaside village of Wilderness we continue via Sedgefield to South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After a short refreshment stop at Knysna's East Head, continue via the "millionaires' playground" of Plettenberg Bay to the Tsitsikamma Forest area. Attractions here include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. After lunch at the scenic Storms River mouth (not included), gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River where photographic opportunities abound. Leaving the Garden Route via the high forests of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Groot River and Bloukrans Passes, we arrive in Port Elizabeth for drop off at Port Elizabeth airport in time to connect with the early evening flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, transfer via complimentary hotel shuttle to the Southern Sun Airport Sun Hotel.
INCLUDED
◦ Accommodation, bed and breakfast basis, in standard rooms. (3 star property). ◦ All transfers as indicated. ◦ Meals as indicated in itinerary. ◦ Flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg (or Cape Town), including airport taxes. Quoted at best price at time of proposal and may be subject to change due to availability. ◦ Entrance fees where applicable. ◦ Tourism levies where applicable.
EXCLUDED
◦ Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.) ◦ Any gratuities. ◦ Excludes refreshments ◦ Dinner and refreshments, unless otherwise specified. Any additional accommodation unless otherwise specified. ◦ Any medical or travel insurance. ◦ Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost. ◦ Overnight accommodation on returning to Port Elizabeth or Johannesburg, if required.
Day 1 08h00 Departure from Cape Town via Du Toit's Kloof Pass to Worcester and traverse the famous Route 62 passing through Montagu to the town of Robertson. Visit the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp where the true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas to your quaint hotel in Oudtshoorn.
After checking in to your hotel, the remainder of the afternoon is spent visiting the Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Return to the hotel and enjoy a hearty dinner at a local restaurant famous for its ostrich fare and fine wines. Hlangana Lodge or similar - bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2 After breakfast, start the day with a visit to a local ostrich farm for a guided tour. Leaving Oudtshoorn, continue over the Outeniqua Pass and experience the sudden contrast of the semi-desert Klein Karoo to indigenous 'Fynbos' vegetation as we approach South Africa's 'oyster capital', Knysna. After checking in to your Waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront. Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar - bed and breakfast basis.
Day 3 After breakfast you have sufficient time to enjoy a boat cruise on the lagoon (not included) or a simple stroll through the village or waterfront. Enjoy a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historic Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with their relics of famous explorers. The day continues with an afternoon game drive in a malaria-free private game reserve, which is home to an abundance of animal and birdlife, including the 'Big Five'. Set against the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountain Range, the Garden Route Game Lodge guards the entrance to South Africa's world famous Garden Route coast. Dinner in an African boma (weather permitting) provides us with a unique dining experience where a hearty array of tasty traditional cuisine can be enjoyed. Garden Route Game Lodge - dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 Game viewing activities.
Day 4 An early morning game drive followed by a sumptuous breakfast can be enjoyed. After this guests complete their stay with an informative guided tour of the lodge's Reptile Centre and Cheetah Breeding Centre. Our tour continues via Swellendam to your hotel at Arniston, set in the beauty of white limestone cliffs, giant sand dunes, pristine beaches, stunning nature reserves and the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Freshen up for a delectable dinner featuring Cape Country cuisine blending old Cape Malay favourites with some modern eclectic innovations. The Arniston Hotel or similar - dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 5 After a full South African breakfast, our final day begins with a short stop at the small town of Bredasdorp with a visit to the world-famous Shipwreck Museum. Continue via Cape Agulhas (where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet) en route to Hermanus. Short rest stop in Hermanus, which is famed for being the best land based whale-watching site in the world. Our journey back to Cape Town continues as you travel via the wheat fields of the Overberg. Proceed via the spectacular coastal drive along the east coast of False Bay with its panoramic views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. Our tour ends with drop off at hotel or at Cape Town International Airport.
INCLUDED
◦ Accommodation, breakfast and dinner basis, in standard rooms. (3 star property) ◦ All transfers as indicated. ◦ Meals as indicated in itinerary. Lunch vouchers will be provided in your greeting pack ◦ Entrance fees where applicable. ◦ Tourism levies where applicable.
EXCLUDED
◦ Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.) ◦ Any gratuities. ◦ Refreshments, unless otherwise specified. ◦ Any medical or travel insurance. ◦ Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost. ◦ Overnight accommodation on returning to Cape Town, if required.
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Sun City
Rovos Rail
Selati
Kariega
Bush Lodge
Photos courtesy of SA Tourism &
Cape Town City Routes Unlimited
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