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South Africa, Zimbabwe & Kenya 17-Days
Included Meeting and assistance upon arrival Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers and luggage handling Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle Experienced English-speaking tour guides Meals indicated (16 breakfasts, 6 lunche, 15 dinners) Admission to sites listed Mineral water and specially outfitted vehicle for game-viewing Domestic airfare within AfricaNot included International flight to South Africa Travel insurance Cost of Visa Gratuities for driver and guide Meals not listed
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| Call (614) 777-6022 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8943027 | | Palace Travel Inc | | Offer valid through 3/31/2010 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Johannesburg | International flight arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Meal(s) Included: No | | Day 2 | Johannesburg | Tour Constitution Hill, the site of the Old Fort Prison Complex, commonly known as Number Four. At the height of apartheid rule, up to 2000 black South Africans were processed through its entrance daily. The site has now been transformed into a museum. In Soweto observe the Hector Petersen Memorial, Regina Mundi Church, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Mandela's House, Freedom Square and the Oppenheimer Tower. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 3 | Kruger National Park | Depart Johannesburg along the N4 Highway towards Mpumalanga Province. Spend the day exploring this spectacularly beautiful region. Enjoy the magnificent view from God's Window across the Blyde River and Lowveld, the natural splendor of Bourke's Luck Potholes and the quaint old mining town of Pilgrims Rest. Enter the world famous Kruger National Park. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 4 | Kruger National Park | Enjoy a full day of game viewing in open vehicles in search of the "Big Five" namely lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos and leopards. During the heat of the day, stop for a leisurely lunch at one of the rest camps. Return to the camp in time for dinner. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 5 | Cape Town | We again start at dawn and do a thorough morning drive taking in as much as possible on this, your last day in the Park. By this time hopefully you have caught a glimpse of the elusive Leopard. Have a late breakfast and depart thereafter for the scenic drive towards Johannesburg. Explore the Mpumalanga Panorama route, and along the way we visit some breathtaking views and spectacular scenery. Our first stop is God's Window, an overwhelmingly beautiful viewpoint with a 1000m drop into the "Lowveld". At the Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Blyde (Happy) and the Treur (Sad) Rivers meet up and form a magnificent display in the Blyde River Canyon. We stroll back in time, down the historic main street of Pilgrim's Rest. It takes us back to the days when dreamers and desperadoes from around the world converged on this little-known valley in a hectic scramble for the riches that lay beneath its grassy hillsides. Arrive Johannesburg in time for your flight to Cape Town. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 6 | Cape Town | Early morning, take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting) for a fabulous view of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. In the afternoon, depart by ferry to Robben Island for a tour of the island and prison where Nelson Mandela spent 26 years. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 7 | Cape Town | Today's excursion will be a full day scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula. First, visit the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before traveling along the coast to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Board the Funicular (optional) to reach the hillcrest; experience the grandeur of the highest sea cliff in the world, the drama of the two mighty oceans meeting to become one and the scenic splendour of the southern most tip of Africa. After lunch (not included), visit a African penguin colony. Return via Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay, with a short stop at the harbor, Sea Point and the city. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 8 | Cape Town | Full day tour of the wine lands. Visit Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch. Enjoy wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area and a visit to the town that includes the Village Museum. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 9 | Victoria Falls | Early morning departure for your flight to Victoria Fall. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Tour Victoria Falls. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 10 | Victoria Falls | After breakfast you can spent the day at leisure or discover the many activities Zambia/Zimbabwe has to offer. Go Elephant back riding, horse riding, white-river rafting, bungi jumping, walk through the Victoria falls and for the daring, micro-light over the Victoria Falls. These activities are at your own expense and bookings may be made through the hotel upon arrival. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 11 | Nairobi | Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg to connect with your flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Day room optional. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 12 | Nairobi | Arrive Nairobi early morning. In the afternoon, visit the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Manor for a view of the Rothschild giraffe. Visit the popular carnivore restaurant. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner | | Day 13 | Abderdares | Drive through the fertile central highlands, ascending into the forested Abderdare Mountains to arrive at The Ark - a forest lodge built to resemble Noah's vessel, ideal for an eye-to-eye view of the game that frequents the giant watering hole - floodlit during the night, permitting nighttime animal viewing. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 14 | Mount Kenya | Travel to the slopes of Mt. Kenya. The famous Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a unique blend of comfort and relaxation amid lush gardens for the perfect mid-safari break. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 15 | Masai Mara | Fly across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve - the highlight of any Kenyan safari. Afternoon game drive. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 16 | Masai Mara Game Reserve | Morning and afternoon game drives. The evening's entertainment includes musicians, Masai dancers, wildlife, films and storytelling. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 17 | Nairobi | Enjoy one last morning game drive before bidding farewell to safari life. Return to Nairobi. This afternoon is at leisure, before boarding your evening homeward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast |
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