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Zulu and Safari
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Days (Escorted / First Class)
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Departure
Guaranteed on Friday
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DAY
01 |
USA - Durban
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Depart USA. meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment
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DAY
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Durban
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On
arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of
the day at leisure. Durban |
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DAY
03 |
The Kingdom
of the Zulu's (L) |
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We
leave the city of Durban and head up the coast towards
the magical heart of the Zulu Kingdom. Our first stop
is an authentic cultural village where dancers perform
an ancient dance to the beating of African drums.
Sample traditionally brewed Zulu beer and watch woman
craft clay pots and intricate Zulu beadwork. After a
hearty lunch, we proceed to the village of St Lucia
checking in at your hotel. Protea Hotel St Lucia
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DAY
04 |
The
Kingdom of Swaziland (BLD) |
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The
day begins with a motor launch cruise on magnificent
Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage Site and home to
hippo,crocodile and several hundred bird species.We
leave the soothing wilderness and head for the Kingdom
of Swaziland, via northern Zululand, a landscape
dotted with traditional Zulu homesteads. Inside
Swaziland, we visit the Swazi Candle Factory, its
shelves packed with ethnic candles of every hue, size
and shape imaginable. We arrive at our hotel in the
late afternoon. Lugogo Sun |
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DAY
05 |
Kruger
National Park (BD) |
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We
visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Factory, to watch
craftsmen fashion delightful animals and functional
art from molten glass, then we continue on to Kruger
National Park. We enter through the southern-most gate
and head north through the vast reserve, reaching our
camp in time for a traditional sundowner (own account)
in the African bushveld. Kruger Rest Camp |
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DAY
06 |
Kruger
National Park (B) |
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Set
off before breakfast in open safari vehicles on a
full-day safari 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. Kruger Rest Camp
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DAY
07 |
The
Lowveld & Panorama Route (BD) |
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The
day's highlights include Pilgrim's Rest, the old
mining village where gold was first discovered, the
glorious God's Window, a boundless view of forested
mountains and fertile plains, and a visit to the
spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural
wonders of Africa. The Royal Hotel |
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DAY
08 |
Pretoria
& Johannesburg (BL) |
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We
leave Mpumalanga rising several hundred feet into the
Highveld en route to Pretoria, South Africa's capital
city. After lunch, we proceed on a tour of our
Capital, tracing South Africa's extraordinary history
with visits to Kruger Museum and the Voortrekker
Monument. Arrive in Johannesburg in the late
afternoon. Drop off at the airport. |
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DAY
09 |
Arrive in
USA |
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Your homebound flight arrives today |
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Highlights |
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 Experience
traditional Zulu life of a bygone era at a cultural
village.
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Enjoy
a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia - A World Heritage
Site. |
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Seek
out the Big Five in the Kruger National Park in open
safari vehicles. |
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View
the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and God's Window.
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Visit
Pretoria to trace South Africa's extraordinary
history. |
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Tour Features |
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Transportation
Tour in air-conditioned micro-buses or 18-seater
mini-buses. |
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Professionally
Escorted
Discover KwaZulu-Natal and the Kruger National Park
with our professional Tour Guides. |
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Accommodation
Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
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Dining
Inclusions
* 5 Breakfasts * 3 Lunches * 3 Dinners
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Plus
Hotel porterage included.
Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included.
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Please
Note
Visa conditions apply for Swaziland and passports are
required. |
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Global
gate vacations reserves the right to offer
accommodation of a similar standard, subject to
availability. |
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2012 , 2013 and
2013 Zulu and Safari , (Friday Departure 9
Days) (Escorted / First Class)
Prices are Valid for the period
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Between |
And |
land only |
air
& land |
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JAN 06 |
APR
10 |
2345 |
3845 |
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APR
11 |
AUG
31 |
2395 |
3945 |
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SEP
01 |
DEC
27 |
2595 |
3995 |
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(XMASS&NEW YEAR GALA
DINNER MAY APPLY) 2013 |
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JAN
03 |
FEB
28 |
2395 |
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MAR
01 |
MAR
31 |
2345 |
3885 |
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APR
01 |
JUN
30 |
2395 |
3975 |
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JUL
01 |
SEP
30 |
2545 |
3995 |
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OCT
01 |
DEC
06 |
2645 |
4145 |
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DEC
07 |
DEC15 |
2475 |
3955 |
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DEC
16 |
DEC 30 |
2745 |
4345 |
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(XMASS
&NEW YEAR GALA DINNER MAY APPLY) 2013 |
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DEC
31 |
FEB
28 |
2445 |
4145 |
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Cape Town and the Western Cape |
The Western
Cape is situated on the south-western tip of Africa. The climate
is cool and rainy during winter and hot in the summer. This region
is well known for its scenic beauty and many attractions, making
it one of the premier tourist attractions of South Africa.
Some attractions in Cape Town and the Western Cape include:
• Table Mountain - The striking flat-topped mountain forming the
backdrop to Cape Town
• Robben Island - A former prison, now a national monument
• Cape Point - The most southern point of the Cape Peninsula
• Kirstenbosch - One of the world’s great botanical gardens with a
wide variety of indigenous plants and also home to many rare
fynbos species
• The Winelands - Beautiful vineyards, towering mountains and
towns with great history
Activities:
With so much to do and things to discover your days will be jam
packed with activities. Visit the Castle of Good Hope with its
history dating back to 1660s, enjoy the fabulous beaches the Cape
has to offer or do a guided tour of the townships.
The
Garden Route runs along the southern Cape coast. With its
Mediterranean climate the summers are moderately hot and
winters are mild and chilly. This region is also one of the
richest rainfall areas in South Africa which keeps it
constantly green. The lush green forests, beautiful
mountains, bays and lakes makes this region a must see.
Some attractions in the Garden Route include:
• The Cango Caves - Caves of awesome splendour, sculpted by
nature through the ages
• Outeniqua Choo Tjoe - A magnificent steam hauled train
traveling between George and Knysna in the heart of the
Garden Route
• Bloukrans River Bridge (Storms River) - The highest bridge
to Bungee jump from in the world
• Tsitsikamma National Park - Internationally recognized for
its magnificent forests
Once you have experienced the Garden Route you can end your
trip in Port Elizabeth, the ‘Friendly City’ and gateway to
the Eastern Cape. This region has much to offer in terms of
wildlife and scenery. Experience the best of the Eastern
Cape, visit the reserves this region is so famous for and do
one of the many safaris it has to offer.
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Johannesburg and Pretoria |
The
Gauteng region, also know as ‘the Place of Gold’, is the
smallest of the nine provinces. This region has a lot to
offer the traveler interested in discovering Gauteng. Some
places of interest in Gauteng include The Apartheid Museum,
The Cradle of Humankind at Sterkfontein - Gauteng’s famous
World Heritage Site and the townships.
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Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga and Limpopo |
This
magnificent province is home to the world-famous Kruger
National Park, one of the major tourist attractions of the
country. Its boasts a rich cultural tradition offering
visitors a taste of Africa. Here you can experience awesome
views, great private game lodges, the famous Blyde River
Canyon as well as the ‘Big Five’.
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Sun City, the North West and Waterberg |
The North West,
also known as the “Heritage Province’, is home to the world-famous
Sun City hotel/entertainment complex. Sun City is a tourist
hotspot attracting many tourists to this region annually. This
region is also home to the famous Pilanesburg Game Reserve where
visitors can experience the ‘Big Five’. If you want to experience
traditional folklore and ancestry you can visit the Lesedi
Cultural village, just a short drive outside of Johannesburg.
KwaZulu-Natal,
know as the Kingdom of the Zulu, is situated on South
Africa’s south east coast. It has a subtropical climate
making it a very popular holiday destination. Some of
KwaZulu-Natal’s greatest attractions include the
Battlefields - with their great history of turbulent wars,
the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park - the largest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal,
the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park - one of South Africa’s
first World Heritage Sites and the majestic Drakensberg
Mountain range.
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