| Best
of Morocco 8 Nights from $1425*
Day 1 - ARRIVE CASABLANCA
Welcome to Morocco, considered
the 'Jewel of North Africa'! Known to the Arabs as "the
farthest land of the setting sun!", it is a land
so intrinsically beautiful and rich with heritage, it
has attracted seekers of the exotic over the centuries.
Even for the most seasoned travellers, there is much
to see and do. On arrival at Casablanca Airport, your
airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at
09:00, 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00. Then relax and settle
in. Tonight join your Tour Director and fellow travellers
for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Sheraton Casablanca. (D)
Day 2 - CASABLANCA- RABAT- MEKNES- FEZ
After a sightseeing tour of
Casablanca, depart for the capital Rabat to see the
mausoleum of King Mohammed V and the Royal Palace. Now
on to one of the kingdom's imperial cities, Meknes,
dating back to the 11th century, its surroundings remaining
unchanged for centuries. Make a rare highlight visit
inside the mosque and see Bab el-Mansour gateway before
continuing to Fez. Hotel: Ramada Fez. (BB,D)
Day 3 - FEZ SIGHTSEEING
A day packed with fantastic
sights and smells as you tour this carefully preserved
university city, which had its golden age in the fourteenth
century, during the reign of the Merinides dynasty.
Visit the medina of Fez and walk through its old streets.
See one of the oldest universities in the world, taking
time to haggle in the Bazaar and see Moroccan pottery.
Oriental rugs are an attraction for bargain hunters-
witness this most important handicraft of Fez. Enjoy
a superb Moroccan dinner and a folklore show with drums
and belly dancing. (BB,HD)
Day 4 - FEZ- ZIZ GORGES- ERFOUD
Leave the bustle of the city
behind and head for the spectacular snow-capped High
Atlas Mountains. Pass through Ifrane before reaching
the great cedar forests of Azrou. Travel up through
the magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm fringed towns
to Er Rachidia, built by the French at an important
crossroads. Your destination is Erfoud, on the edge
of the Sahara Desert.
Hotel: Chergui Kasbah. (BB,L,D)
Day 5 - ERFOUD- TODRA GORGE- DADES VALLEY- OUARZAZATE
This morning there is the
option of taking camels into the Sahara to witness the
glorious sunrise. Later, venture towards the oasis of
Tinehir, noted for its silver and jewellery workshops.
Take a detour to explore the Todra Gorge- the Grand
Canyon of the Sahara. At Boumalne-du-Dades, encounter
the dry rugged Dades Valley, dotted with oases of figs,
olives, date palms and with castellated mud houses hugging
the slopes. The route concludes at Ouarzazate, film
capital of Morocco, with everything from Lawrence of
Arabia to Star Wars being filmed here. Hotel: La Berbere
Palace. (BB,L,D)
Day 6 - OUARZAZATE- AIT BENHADDOU- MARRAKESH
Get your cameras ready as
you stop at the village of Aït Benhaddou,
boasting one of Morocco's finest kasbahs. Continue via
the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass before descending
past charming mountain villages, dense woods and green
fields to the ochre coloured city of Marrakesh.
Hotel: Atlas Medina & Spa. (BB,D)
Day 7 - MARRAKESH
Sightseeing includes an exploration
of the fascinating Medina (old town), the Koutoubia
Mosque, whose minaret dominates the Marrakesh skyline,
and a visit to the secluded tombs of the Saadi dynasty,
hidden behind high walls. After some time to watch the
dancers, storytellers and acrobats at the bustling Djemaa
El Fna Square, take a scenic drive south of Marrakesh
to the beautiful Ourika Valley. Visit a Moroccan family
home to witness a traditional mint tea preparation ceremony
before returning to your hotel. Tonight, maybe consider
an optional horse and buggy ride to the magical Jemaa
el Fna Square to enjoy the sights and sounds by night,
followed by dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant
(BB)
Day 8 - MARRAKESH- CASABLANCA
Heading towards the Atlantic
coast, say goodbye to the snake charmers of Marrakesh
and drive back to Casablanca. Now you've experienced
the traditional charms of the country, Casablanca is
a fascinating place to return to, offering a unique
insight into modern Morocco. In many ways, the economic
capital represents the hopes and dreams of the country.
Spend your last afternoon at leisure, enjoying this
vibrant city at your own pace. Hotel: Sheraton Casablanca.
(BB,D)
Day 9 - RETURN TO USA
Sadly, your Moroccan adventure
comes to an end today. Departure transfers arrive at
Casablanca Airport at 07:00, 10:00 & 12:00. (BB)
Tour begins in Casablanca Nov. 6,
13, 27 and Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, at $1425 per person
based on double occupancy
Availabe Dec. 18 at $1450, Dec. 27 at $1625 March 12,
19 and March 26 at $1499*
Highlights
of Kenya 9 days from $2,595*
2010
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart on your overnight flight
to London. (Note: Depending on flight schedules, passengers
west of the Mississippi may have to depart one day earlier.)
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
Arrive in London early this
morning and continue on the flight to Nairobi, arriving
later this evening.
Nairobi Safari Park
Day 3 Nairobi-Aberdares (BLD)
Your drive takes you north
this morning, past Nyeri and to your tree hotel nestled
in the Aberdares mountains. Tonight observe game as
they come to the lodge’s flood-lit waterhole to
drink water.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 4 Aberdares-Lake Nakuru (BLD)
Drive around the northern
part of the Aberdares Range to descend into the Great
Rift Valley, arriving in time for lunch. The lake is
famous for its million plus flamingos which migrate
along the Rift Valley Lakes. Enjoy an afternoon game
drive.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 5 Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara (BLD)
Leave early today, climbing
out of the Rift Valley, to enter the Masai Mara Reserve,
part of the Serengeti ecosystem. After lunch, be ready
to experience some of the best game viewing in Kenya’s
most exciting game reserve. Choice of Accommodations
Day 6 Masai Mara (BLD)
Morning and afternoon game
drives should reveal lion, elephant, giraffe, buffalo,
zebra, topi, hartebeest, cheetah, gazelle, wart hog,
and abundant bird life. Choice of Accommodations
Day 7 Masai Mara-Nairobi (BD)
Bid farewell to the Mara and
return to Nairobi by early afternoon. Spend the afternoon
visiting Karen Von Blixen’s former home along
with the Giraffe Center where you will have time to
feed the Rothschild giraffes. You’ll have time
to freshen up before dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant
this evening. Nairobi Safari Park
Day 8 Nairobi-Depart (BD)
A treat awaits this morning
as you visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
to learn about the important work they do with elephants.
Later this evening, depart on the overnight flight to
London.
Nairobi Safari Park (Day Room)
Day 9 Arrive USA
Arrive in London this morning
and continue on the flight to the USA.
Per Person Prices in US Dollars from New York
Per Person Sharing Twin Single Traveler
Value Plus
Depart Tuesday Between Air & Land Land Only Air
& Land Land Only
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars from New York |
| |
Per Person Sharing
Twin |
Single Traveling
Alone |
| Depart Tuesday Between |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| May 24 - Sept. 2, 10 |
$3495 |
$2175 |
$4295 |
$2965 |
| Sept. 3 - Oct. 31, 10 |
$2895 |
$2035 |
$3395 |
$2955 |
| Nov. 1 - Dec. 10, 10 |
$2595 |
$1995 |
$3495 |
$2775 |
| Notes: Per
Person prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons
traveling together. International departure taxes
and fuel surcharges are additional. Add-on fares
from most major US cities available. |
Plains of Tanzania
9 Days with confirmed air from $2995*
Day 1 Depart New York
Depart the USA on your overnight
flight to London. (Note: Due to flight connections,
passengers flying from the West Coast may have to depart
one day earlier.)
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
Arrive in London this morning
where you connect to the Nairobi-bound flight, arriving
late this evening. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will
be met and transferred to the Nairobi Safari Club. Nairobi
Safari Park
Day 3 Nairobi-Arusha-Lake Manyara (BLD)
An early departure takes you
south across the border into Arusha for lunch before
continuing on to the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. As you
approach Lake Manyara, you are sure to be struck by
the dramatic views. The lake lies in a depressed valley
with the brown and red cliffs of the escarpment rising
strikingly on one side.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 4 Lake Manyara-Serengeti (BLD)
This morning, enjoy game viewing
in the nearby park. Watch for hippo in the Simba River,
elephants in the forest and Cape buffalo on the open
plains at Mahali pa Nyati, which means "the place
of the buffalo" in Swahili. Birdwatchers, you have
more than 400 species of birds to delight you. Return
to the lodge for lunch and then continue to the Serengeti
and the Serengeti Serena Lodge. Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 5 Serengeti (BLD)
The name Serengeti is derived
from the Maasai word “siringet”, which means
endless plains. Game-viewing is exciting year-round,
as the Serengeti supports large prides of lions as well
as a healthy amount of leopards. A full day in the Serengeti
allows time for both morning and afternoon game drives.
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 6 Serengeti-Ngorongoro (BLD)
After breakfast, you drive
takes you to Ngorongoro Conservation area. Your first
stop this morning is at Olduvai Gorge. Resembling a
long, dry trench, the Gorge is a veritable archaeological
treasure-trove. Louis and Mary Leakey spent more than
28 years sifting through hundreds of fossils before
uncovering the “homo habilis” (Handy Man),
datiang back more than 1.6 million years. Then continue
on to your lodge where the afternoon is at leisure.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 7 Ngorongoro (BLD)
Supporting more than 25,000
mammals, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to a wide variety
of both herbivores and carnivores. Zebra, wildebeest,
buffalo and eland are abundant. With such a rich food
supply, carnivores like lion, hyenas and leopard are
also at home in the crater. Watch for the kori bustard
(the world's largest flying bird) to see if you can
spot its elaborate territorial display during breeding
season. Enjoy a morning on the crater floor, returning
to your lodge for lunch. Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 8 Ngorongoro-Nairobi-Depart (BLD)
Return to Arusha for lunch
and then continue back to Nairobi where you will have
dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant before departing
on the overnight flight to London.
Day 9 Arrive New York
Arrive in London early this
morning where you connect to the USA-bound flight, arriving
home later today.
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars from New York |
| |
Per
Person Sharing Twin |
Single
Traveler |
| Depart Thursdays |
Air &
Land |
Land Only |
Air &
Land |
Land Only |
| May 24 - Sept. 2, 2010 |
$4495 |
$3155 |
$4895 |
$3595 |
| Sept. 3 - Oct. 20, 2010 |
$3895 |
$3115 |
$4295 |
$3560 |
| Oct. 21 - Dec. 19, 2010 |
$3195 |
$2595 |
$3595 |
$2950 |
| Notes: Per Person prices are based
on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. International
departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional.
Add-on fares from most major US cities available.
|
Best
of Tanzania 9 days Land Only from $3795*
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart on your overnight flight
to London. (Note: Depending on flight schedules, passengers
west of the Mississippi may have to depart one day earlier.)
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
Jambo and welcome to Kenya!
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Nairobi
Safari Park
Day 3 Nairobi (BD)
After a leisurely morning,
travel out to the Ngong Hills and the Karen von Blixen
museum. You’ll have time to tour the house of
the famous author of “Out of Africa” and
experience the magnificent views of the Ngong Hills
before continuing to the Giraffe Center. Enjoy the fun
of feeding the Rothschild giraffes before returning
to your hotel. This evening, a fun dining experience
awaits at the Carnivore Restaurant. Nairobi Safari Park
Day 4 Nairobi-Lake Manyara (BLD)
Today, your drive takes you
south, across the border into Tanzania. Stop in Arusha
for lunch before continuing across the Masai Steppe
into the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. The views
are particularly breathtaking here and your lodge’s
location provides stunning panoramas of the Valley.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 5 Lake Manyara-Serengeti (BLD)
Spend the morning on a game
drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Thanks to the wide
variety of habitats found inside the park, game is plentiful.
Be on the lookout for the graceful impala, the mischievous
baboon and much more. Return to the lodge for lunch
and then continue your drive to Tanzania’s most
famous park, the Serengeti. Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 6 Serengeti (BLD)
Rise early this morning to
enjoy a game drive as the animals begin to stir across
the expansive plains of the Serengeti. You’ll
have time to relax at your lodge during the heat of
the day before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Game is abundant in the Serengeti: wildebeest, zebra,
buffalo and impala all dot the horizon. The predators
are found here as well and you will almost certainly
spot lion and cheetah during your stay. Serengeti Sopa
Lodge
Day 7 Serengeti-Ngorongoro (BLD)
Your first stop today is
at Olduvai Gorge, site of some of the most significant
archaeological excavations. After stopping for a picnic
lunch, continue on to the Ngorongoro Conservation area
where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Ngorongoro
Sopa Lodge
Day 8 Ngorongoro (BLD)
A highlight awaits as you
descend 2,000 feet to the Crater floor for a morning
game drive. The Crater’s wide variety of habitats
allows it to support abundant wildlife. Birdlife is
equally spectacular - be sure to have your binoculars
ready. Ngorongoro Sopa LodgeDay 9 Ngorongoro-Tarangire
(BLD)
Your journey takes you to
Tarangire today. Thanks to the permanent water supply
of the Tarangire River, the park is a dry-season haven
for huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and other plains
game. During your afternoon game drive, enjoy the vistas
dotted with majestic baobab trees. Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 10 Tarangire-Nairobi-Depart (BL)
Return to Arusha where you
stop for lunch before continuing by road to Nairobi.
You'll have time to relax and freshen up in our partner's
lounge prior to leaving for the airport. Later this
evening, depart on the overnight flight to London.
Day 11 Arrive USA
Arrive in London early this
morning and connect to your homeward bound flight.
Passengers carrying a US Passport are required to obtain
a Kenya and Tanzania visa.
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars From New York |
| |
Per Person
Sharing Twin |
Single |
| Depart Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday
Between |
Air
& Land |
Land
Only |
Air
& Land |
Land
Only |
May 23 - Sept. 4, 2010
|
$4795 |
$3425 |
$5395 |
$4035 |
| Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2010 |
$4195 |
$3380 |
$4795 |
$3995 |
| Nov. 1 - Dec. 10, 2010 |
$3795 |
$3165 |
$4295 |
$3695 |
| Notes: Per Person
prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling
together. International departure taxes and fuel
surcharges are additional. Add-on fares from most
major US cities available. |
1 800 422 3727
In
the Shade of Kilmanjaro 9
days from $2,895
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart New York on the overnight
flight to London. (Note: Due to flight connections,
passengers departing from the West Coast may have to
leave one day earlier and overnight in London.)
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
Arrive in London early this
morning where you connect to the Nairobi-bound flight.
Upon arrival into Nairobi this evening, you will be
met and transferred to your hotel. Nairobi Safari Park
Day 3 Nairobi-Masai Mara (BLD)
Leaving Nairobi after breakfast,
you’ll travel towards Kenya’s fertile highlands
and head down the Rift Escarpment. You’ll pass
the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you
head across the Valley to Narok, and then on to the
Masai Mara for a 2-night stay. Enjoy lunch and then
head out on your first game drive in Kenya’s most
famous reserve. Keep your eyes open, as there is always
something to discover.
Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 4 Masai Mara (BLD)
Enjoy both morning and afternoon
game drives today. Mara Sopa Lodge
Day 5 Masai Mara-Great Rift Valley (BLD)
Leaving the Masai Mara after
breakfast with a picnic lunch, you’ll travel across
the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, past Narok and
on to the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley.
Watch for herds of giraffe and gazelle as you head up
the Mau Escarpment, before arriving at Lake Nakuru.
The waters here are often coloured shimmering flamingo
pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its
shores. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National
Park before continuing to the Lake Naivasha for dinner
and overnight.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 6 Great Rift Valley-Amboseli (BLD)
Leaving Lake Naivasha behind,
enjoy the spectacular views as you travel out of the
Great Rift Valley and on through Kenya's highlands.
Stop for a picnic lunch in Nairobi before heading southeast
to Amboseli National Park. The park sits at the foot
of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, and is probably most
well known for its elephants. Game drive enroute to
your lodge. Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Day 7 Amboseli (BLD)
Rise early to get the first
glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro as the cloud cover lifts.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives today. Amboseli
Sopa Lodge
Day 8 Amboseli-Depart (BD) Following
an early breakfast, you'll catch your last views of
the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as you depart Amboseli
viewing game en route to the border of the park and
on to Nairobi. A stop at the Karen Blixen Museum provides
time to walk the grounds and picture life in the days
the famous author of "Out of Africa" lived
here. Then it's on to feed the giraffes at the Giraffe
Center. Enjoy dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant before
transferring to the airport for the overnight flight
to London.
Day 9 Arrive USA
Arrive in London this morning
where you connect to the USA-bound flight, arriving
later today.
| Per
Person Prices in US Dollars From New York |
| |
Per Person Sharing Twin |
Single Traveler |
| Depart Wednesday,
Friday & Sunday Between |
Air
& Land |
Land
Inclusive |
Air
& Land |
Land
Inclusive |
May 24 - Sept. 2, 2010
|
$3495 |
$2195 |
$3995 |
$2695 |
Sept. 3 - Oct. 31, 2010
|
$2895 |
$2165 |
$3495 |
$2695 |
| Notes: Per Person prices are based
on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. International
departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional.
Add-on fares from most major US cities available.
|
Best
of Kenya
10 days from $4,195
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart the USA on your overnight
transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi
Upon arrival in London this
morning, connect to the Nairobi-bound flight, arriving
later this evening. Upon arrival, you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. (West Coast travelers may
need to depart one day earlier due to flight schedules.)
Norfolk Hotel
Day 3 Nairobi (BD)
The morning is at leisure.
After lunch, travel out to the suburbs of Karen to visit
the former home of Karen von Blixen, now a museum. After
time to walk through the house (which still contains
some of Ms. Blixen's original possessions) take the
short drive to the Giraffe Center. Here, come eye-to-eye
with the graceful Rothschild giraffes and feed them
from an elevated platform. Later tonight, enjoy dinner
at the Carnivore Restaurant. Norfolk Hotel
Day 4 Nairobi-Aberdares (BLD)
This morning your drive takes
you into the Aberdares mountain range for a night at
a tree hotel. Relax on the verandah of your lodge and
wait as animals come to the lit waterhole to drink water
and to scratch for salt. The Ark
Day 5 Aberdares-Mt. Kenya (BLD)
Travel by road to William
Holden's former retreat set at the foot of majestic
Mt. Kenya. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the
110-acre setting. Perhaps a round of golf or relaxation
by the pool?
Mt. Kenya Safari Club
Day 6 Mt. Kenya-Masai Mara (BLD)
Transfer to the airstrip for
your light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara and your
tented camp set along the banks of the Mara River. After
lunch, enjoy game viewing in Kenya's most famous national
reserve. Perhaps best known for its black-maned lions,
the Mara is also home to all the Big Five as well as
a wide variety of plains game like zebra, wildebeest,
topi and impala. Mara Safari Club
Day 7 Masai Mara (BLD)
During your two full days
in the Mara, you might want to take an optional hot
air balloon safari one morning. As you glide above the
plains, you have a unique perspective on the game activities
below. Bird enthusiasts will thrill at the prospect
of spotting some of the 500 species of birds recorded
in the Mara. Watch for cheetah in the rolling grassland,
as well as warthog, kongoni, and jackal - among the
95 mammal species recorded in the Mara. Mara Safari
Club
Day 8 Masai Mara (BLD)
On morning and afternoon game
drives, you will surely see any animals that you might
not have already checked off your list. The Mara is
home to some of the most abundant wildlife in Kenya!
Mara Safari Club
Day 9 Masai Mara-Depart (BD)
After an early morning game
drive, a light aircraft flight takes you back to Nairobi
where day rooms are available until your departure this
evening on the overnight flight to London.
Norfolk Hotel (day room)
Day 10 Arrive USA
Arrive in London early this
morning and connect to your homeward bound flight.
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars From New York |
| |
Per Person in Twin
Sharing |
Single Traveler |
| Depart
Monday between |
Air
& Land |
Land
Only |
Air
& Land |
Land
Only |
May 23 - Sept. 4, 2010
|
$5495 |
$4150 |
$6995 |
$5645 |
| Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2010 |
$4895 |
$4115 |
$6395 |
$5595 |
Nov. 1 - Dec. 10, 2010
|
$4195 |
$3590 |
$5295 |
$4685 |
Notes: Per Person prices are based on a minimum
of 2 persons traveling together. International departure
taxes and fuel surcharges are additional. Add-on
fares from most major US cities available. |
South
Africa Discovery 12 days
from $4,695
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart the USA on your overnight
flight to London.
Day 2 En Route
Arrive in London this morning
where day rooms are available until departure on the
evening flight to Cape Town. Heathrow Hilton (Day Room)
Day 3 Arrive Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa! Upon
arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Choice
of Accommodations
Day 4 Cape Town (B)
Choose from three excursions
today: Spend the full day traveling past Camps Bay and
on to Cape Point or spend the full day touring the picturesque
winelands around Cape Town. Or, you might wish to spend
the day on a cultural tour, learning a bit about Cape
Town’s history and the effects of apartheid. The
choice is yours.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 5 Cape Town (B)
Enjoy a full day at leisure
to explore this beautiful city. Be sure to walk along
the waterfront and browse the numerous shops! Choice
of Accommodations
Day 6 Cape Town-Kruger National Park or Private Game
Reserve (BD)
Fly to Johannesburg early
this morning and connect to the flight to Mpumalanga.
(The Value Plus option uses road transfers between Johannesburg
and your lodge in Hazyview). This afternoon, enjoy a
game viewing activity. Choice of Accommodations
Day 7 Kruger National Park or Private Game Reserve
(BD)
A full day in the park affords
time for both morning and afternoon game viewing activities.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 8 Kruger Area-Johannesburg (B)
After an early morning game
activity, return to the airstrip for the flight to Johannesburg,
where the remainder of the day is at leisure. Airport
Sun Inter-Continental
Day 9 Johannesburg-Victoria Falls (B)
Fly to Livingstone this morning,
where you will be met and transferred to your hotel
along the Zambezi River. Later this afternoon enjoy
a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi. Choice of Accommodations
Day 10 Victoria Falls (B)
A highlight awaits this morning
as you visit thundering Victoria Falls. Be prepared
to get wet as the mist of the falls rises up from the
river below. After included lunch, enjoy a cultural
visit at a local village.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 11 Victoria Falls-Depart (B)
The morning is at leisure
before your transfer to the airport to board the flight
to Johannesburg, where you connect to the overnight
transatlantic flight.
Day 12 Arrive USA
Arrive in the USA early this
morning, and connect to your homeward-bound flight.
| Per Person
Prices in US Dollars From New York |
| |
Per Person
Twin Sharing |
Single Traveler |
| Depart
Daily Between |
Air
& Land |
Land
Only |
Air
& Land |
Land
Only |
| Value
Plus July 16 - Sept.3, 2010 |
$5495 |
$3625 |
$7750 |
$5950 |
Sept. 4 - Oct. 31, 2010
|
$4695 |
$3415 |
$7150 |
$5875 |
| Lunch is not included
on Day 7. Transfer from Johannesburg to Hazyview
is by road. Air Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg
is not included in the Land Only Price. |
First
Plus July 16 - Sept. 3, 2010
|
$6195 |
$4360 |
$8650 |
$6815 |
| Sept. 3 - Oct. 31, 2010 |
$5795 |
$4510 |
$8395 |
$7160 |
| Air Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg
is not included in the Land Only Price. |
| Premier
Plus July 16 - Sept. 3, 2010 |
$7495 |
$5695 |
$10395 |
$8550 |
| Sept. 3 - Oct. 31, 2010 |
$7095 |
$5850 |
$10155 |
$8895 |
Lunch and dinner is included
on Day 9 & 10. Airfare Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg
is not included in the Land Only price.
Note: All prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons
traveling together. International departure taxes
and fuel surcharges are additional. Add-on fares
from most major US cities available. Holiday supplements
apply - please refer to each tour category for specific
holiday supplements. This tour is easy to modify
to include your favorite hotel, more touring and
extensions throughout Southern Africa. Ask us for
details. South Africa hosts the 2010 FIFA World
Cup between June 11-July 11, 2010. |
Cape
Town Breakaway 9 days from $1,695
Departing Daily
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart on the overnight flight
to London.
Day 2 En Route
Arrive in London early this
morning, where the day is at leisure until departure
on the overnight flight to Cape Town.
Day 3 Cape Town (B)
Welcome to the fairest Cape
of all! After clearing customs and immigration formalities,
you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a
5-night stay.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 4 Cape Town (B)
Choose from two options for
today. You can visit the beautiful Cape winelands (including
an opportunity to taste some of South Africa's best)
or travel out to the Cape Peninsula and see the Cape
of Good Hope.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 5 Cape Town (B)
Cape Town is also steeped
in history - today why not take an optional tour of
District 6 and learn about the struggles under apartheid
Choice of Accommodations
Day 6 Cape Town (B)
If you haven't toured the
city yet or taken the funicular ride to the top of Table
Mountain, be sure to do it before you leave. Choice
of Accommodations
Day 7 Cape Town (B)
Enjoy your last full day in
Cape Town. Perhaps an exciting walk with a baboon troup
today?
Choice of Accommodations
Day 8 Cape Town-Depart (B)
After a leisurely morning,
you will be transferred to the airport for departure
on the overnight flight to London.
Day 9 Arrive USA
Arrive in London this morning
where you connect to your USA-bound flight, arriving
later today.
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars From New York |
| Daily
Departures |
Air Inclusive |
Land Only |
Single Air
Inclusive |
Protea
President Hotel July 15 - Sept. 2
|
$2395 |
$855 |
$2495 |
| Sept. 3 - Sept. 28, 2010 |
$1695 |
$810 |
$1895 |
Sept. 29 - Oct. 24,2010
|
$1995 |
$1095 |
2395 |
Cape
Town Hollow July 15 - Sept. 21
|
$2895 |
$1365 |
$2995 |
| Sept. 3 - Oct. 24,2010 |
$1895 |
$995 |
$2295 |
| Protea Sea Point July 15 - Sept. 2 |
$2395 |
$855 |
$2595 |
| Sept. 3 - Oct.
24,2010 |
$1895 |
$995 |
$2295 |
| Notes: Per person prices
are based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together.
International departure taxes and fuel surcharges
are additional. Add on fares from most major US
cities available. This tour is easy to modify to
include your favorite hotel, more touring and extensions
throughout Southern Africa. Ask us for details.
|
Cape
Town's 15 on Orange Getaway 11 Days with confirmed air
from $2,295*
Departing On Select Departure Dates
Visiting ~ ¦Cape Town
Roundtrip economy airfare New York-Cape Town
Luxury accommodations in twin-bedded room with private
facilities
Full breakfast daily
Arrival and departure transfers
Full day tour to Cape Point with English-speaking driver-guide
Full day tour to the Winelands with English speaking
driver-guide
Day 1 Fri Depart USA
This evening, depart on the
overnight flight to London.
Day 2 Sat Enroute
Touchdown in London early
this morning where the bulk of the day is at leisure.
Later this evening, continue on the overnight flight
to Cape Town.
Day 3 Sun Arrive Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa and
the beautiful city of Cape Town. After you have cleared
customs and immigration formalities you will be met
and transferred to your home for the next 7 nights --
the stylish 15 on Orange. Newly opened, the 130 suite
hotel is the flagship of the prestigious African Pride
portfolio.
15 On Orange
Day 4 - 9 Mon-Sat Cape Town (B Daily)
Spend the next week exploring
Cape Town. On Tuesday, we'll provide a full day tour
to the Cape Pointe. See for yourself how this spectacular
southern tip of Africa became known as the "Fairest
Cape". Drive along the Atlantic seaboard past Camps
Bay, Clifton and Llandudno, referred to as "Millionaires
Paradise". Visit Hout Bay and its harbour where
there is time to take an optional Seal Island Cruise.
Continue along Chapmans Peak to the Cape of Good Hope
Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing point. Stop at
Boulders Beach to see the African penguins, and then
travel through the naval port of Simon’s Town.
Simon’s Town is situated on False Bay and is rich
in history, character and atmosphere. Return later this
afternoon to your hotel.
On Thursday, we spend the day in the winelands. You
don’t need to be a wine connoisseur to take pleasure
in spending a day meandering around the Cape Winelands,
sampling wines that are among the finest in the world.
Your full day excursion takes in the tranquillity and
beauty of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in the
Cape Winelands. Experience the rich historical and cultural
heritage while sampling wines of merit at local well
known wine estates.
The rest of the time is at
leisure, to allow you to explore as you wish. We're
happy to recommend some additional activities - perhaps
adding a cultural tour to learn about times under aparthaid,
including a moving visit to Robben Island. 15
On Orange
Day 10 Sun Cape Town-Depart (B)
Time always ends too soon
on trips like these and this is no exception. Sadly,
we bid farewell to Cape Town s you depart on the late
afternoon flight to London.
Day 11 Mon Arrive USA
Land in London early this
morning where you continue on your USA-bound flight,
arriving later today.
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars from New York |
| |
Per Person
Double Occupancy |
Single |
| |
Air
& Land |
Land |
Air
& Land |
Land |
| July 23 , August 20 |
$2895 |
$1370 |
$3795 |
$2270 |
| Sept. 10, 2010 |
$2295 |
$1330 |
$3295 |
$2225 |
| Notes: Per Person
prices are based on 2 people traveling together.
International departure taxes and fuel surcharges
are additional. Add-on fares from most major US
cities available. |
The Cape
and The Bush 11 Days with confirmed air from $3195*
Day 1 Depart New York
Depart New York on the overnight
flight to London.
Day 2 Enroute
Arrive in London this morning
where the day is at leisure until later this afternoon
when you depart on the overnight flight to Cape Town.
Day 3 Cape Town (B)
Welcome to South Africa! After
clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will
be met and transferred to your hotel, The Protea President
Hotel where your room has a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Protea President Hotel
Day 4 Cape Town (B)
Depart this morning on a full
day tour to the Cape Peninsula. See for yourself how
this spectacular southern tip of Africa became known
as the "Fairest Cape". Drive along the Atlantic
seaboard past Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno, referred
to as "Millionaires Paradise". Visit Hout
Bay and its harbour where there is time to take an optional
Seal Island Cruise. Continue along Chapmans Peak to
the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic
viewing point. Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African
penguins, and then travel through the naval port of
Simon’s Town. Simon’s Town is situated on
False Bay and is rich in history, character and atmosphere.
Return later this afternoon to your hotel.
Protea President Hotel
Day 5 Cape Town (B)
You don’t need to be
a wine connoisseur to take pleasure in spending a day
meandering around the Cape Winelands, sampling wines
that are among the finest in the world. Your full day
excursion takes in the tranquillity and beauty of Paarl,
Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands.
Experience the rich historical and cultural heritage
while sampling wines of merit at local well known wine
estates.
Protea President Hotel
Day 6 Cape Town (B)
Spend today at leisure. We
suggest setting some time aside to visit the Victoria
and Alfred Waterfront -the hottest, happening part of
the city with boutique shops,the fun and entertaining
Two Oceans Oquarium and innumerable great restaurants
from which to watch the comings and goings of the worlds
finest ships, cruise liners and luxury yachts.
Protea President Hotel
Day 7 Cape Town-Kruger National Park (BD)
Transfer back to Cape Town
International Airport this morning and check in for
your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
where you will be met and transferred to Protea Kruger
Gate, situated pjust 100metres from the Kruger Gate
Entrance to the Kruger National Park.
Kruger Gate Lodge
Day 8 Kruger National Park (BD)
Rise early this morning for
a full day of game viewing in Kruger National Park.
This world famous reserve is unrivaled in its variety
of wildlife, 147 species of mammals and more then 500
species of birds.
Kruger Gate Lodge
Day 9 Kruger National Park (BD)
Two wonderful experiences
await today. Early this morning, enjoy another game
drive in Kruger National Park. This afternoon, a short
drive takes you to Hazyview for an incredible encounter
with the gentle giants of the plains - the African Elephant.
At Elephant Whispers you will experience the thrill
of being close to these magnificent creatures to witness
their intellingence, their compassionate nature and
sheer delight interacting with their human counterparts.
The interaction with the elephants offers you the opportunity
to touch the Elephants, exchange trunk greetings and
offer tasty treats. Experienced Elephant handlers share
their in-depth knowledge of fascinating Elephant behaviour.
It will be an afternoon you never forget.
Kruger Gate Lodge
Day 10 Kruger National Park-Depart (B)
Transfer Kruger Mpumalanga
International Airport( KMIA) for the flight to Johannesburg.
From here, continue on the overnight flight to London.
Day 11 Arrive USA
Arrive in London early this
morning where you will connect to the USA-bound flight,
arriving back later today.
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars from New York |
| |
Per
Person Double Occupancy |
Single |
| |
Air
& Land |
Land |
Air
& Land |
Land |
| July 16 - Sept. 4, 2010 |
$3795 |
$1780 |
$4395 |
$2415 |
| Sept. 5 - Sept. 30, 2010 |
$3195 |
$1735 |
$3795 |
$2375 |
| Oct. 1 - Oct.31, 2010 |
$3395 |
$1990 |
$4195 |
$2785 |
| Notes: Per Person prices are based
on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. International
departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional.
Add-on fares from most major US cities available.
A supplement of $65 per person per night applies
between December 24, 2009-January 3, 2010 and April
2-5, 2010. . Airfare Cape Town-Mpumalanga-Johannesburg
is not included in the Land Only price. This tour
is easy to modify to include your favorite hotel,
more touring and extensions throughout Southern
Africa |
Glimpses of South Africa
11 Days with confirmed air from New York from $3195*
Day 1 Depart New York
Depart New York on the overnight
flight to London.
Day 2 Enroute
Arrive in London early this
morning. Spend the day at leisure until you continue
this evening on the overnight flight to Cape Town.
Day 3 Cape Town
Welcome to the beautiful harbor
city of Cape Town. After transferring to your hotel,
the remainder of the day is at leisure. Cape Town's
charm is apparent as you drive in from the airport.
With towering Table Mountain on one side and the magnificent
harbor on the other, Cape Town blends old and new together
in a delightful mixture of sights and sounds. Browse
the shops along the waterfront or choose one of the
many ethnic restaurants for dinner this evening.
Cape Town Hollow
Day 4 Cape Town (B)
Enjoy a scenic drive to Camps
Bay and a stop at Hout Bay, where you may opt to visit
Seal Island. Visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve and
the Cape of Good Hope. After lunch, visit the Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens.
Cape Town Hollow
Day 5 Cape Town (B)
Enjoy a full day at leisure
in this beautiful harbor city.
Cape Town Hollow
Day 6 Cape Town-Mpumalanga (BD)
Transfer to the airport for
the flight to Mpumalanga, gateway to Kruger National
Park. You will be met and transferred to your country
hotel nestled on the banks of the Sabie River. Late
this afternoon, a 10-minute drive takes you to Kruger
National Park, where you enjoy a game drive in 4WD vehicles.
Hippo Hollow
Day 7 Kruger National Park (BD)
Get ready for some exciting
game viewing on your full day of game drives in Kruger
National Park.
Hippo Hollow
Day 8 Mpumalanga-Depart (B)
Transfer to the airport today
for your flight to Johannesburg, where you connect to
the overnight flight to London.
Day 9 Arrive USA
Arrive in London early this
morning and connect to the flight back to the USA, arriving
later today. Welcome Home!
Per
Person Prices in US Dollars from New York |
| |
Per Person
Double Occupancy |
Single Traveler |
| |
Air
& Land |
Land |
Air
& Land |
Land |
| July 17 - Sept. 3, 2010 |
$3995 |
$1990 |
$4495 |
$2495 |
| Sept. 4 - Oct.31, 2010 |
$3195 |
$1750 |
$3795 |
$2390 |
| Notes:Per Person prices are based
on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. International
departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional.
Add-on fares from most major US cities available.
Airfare Cape Town-Mpumalanga-Johannesburg is not
included in the Land Only price, but is included
in the Air-Inclusive price. In order to obtain the
best price for this portion, you may have to pay
for this ticket at the time of booking. |
Best
of Africa 16 days from $8,495*
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart the USA on your overnight
transatlantic flight.
Day 2 En route
Arrive in London this morning
where day rooms are available until your departure on
the evening flight to Cape Town. Sofitel London Heathrow
(Day Room)
Day 3 Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town this afternoon
where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure. Choice of Accommodations
Day 4 Cape Town (BL)
There are so many things to
see and do in Cape Town. A full day excursion is included
today - the selection is up to you. Perhaps a full day
in the Winelands or a full day out to Cape Point? Or,
focus on the history of South Africa with a fascinating
cultural tour, including visits to Robben Island and
District Six.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 5 Cape Town (B)
Enjoy a day at leisure to
explore the shops along the waterfront or perhaps take
an optional tour of the winelands. Choice of Accommodations
Day 6 Cape Town-Victoria Falls (B)
Fly to Johannesburg early
this morning, where you connect to the flight bound
for Victoria Falls. Later, why not enjoy a sundowner
cruise along the Zambezi. Choice of Accommodations
Day 7 Victoria Falls (B)
This morning, enjoy a tour
of the Falls, followed by a visit to a traditional village
where you have the opportunity to see a way of life
that has remained virtually unchanged during the last
hundred years. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 8 Victoria Falls-Johannesburg (B)
The morning is at leisure
before flying to Johannesburg. Your hotel is conveniently
located just across from the main terminal at the airport.
Airport Sun Inter-Continental
Day 9 Johannesburg-Nairobi (BD)
Fly to Nairobi this morning,
where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
This evening, sample zebra, ostrich and other exotic
game at the Carnivore Restaurant. Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 10 Nairobi-Masai Mara (BLD)
Transfer to the airport for
the short light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Here,
lodge vehicles will meet and transfer you to the camp.
After lunch, enjoy your first game drive in the park.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 11 Masai Mara (BLD)
Rise early this morning for
a game drive before breakfast. Return to the lodge for
time at leisure before heading out on an afternoon game
drive. Among the variety of wildlife you might see are
lion, cheetah, hippo, giraffe, gazelle, elephant and
a host of birdlife. Look carefully for the Lilac Breasted
Roller, one of the prettiest birds in Kenya. Choice
of Accommodations
Day 12 Masai Mara-Nairobi (BD)
After breakfast, depart on
the morning flight back to Nairobi. This afternoon,
travel out into the Ngong Hills and visit the former
home of Karen von Blixen, now a museum. Then, continue
on to the Giraffe Center for a delightful time feeding
the giraffe. Tonight, enjoy dinner in the elegant Mandhari
Restaurant.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 13 Nairobi-Serengeti (BLD)
Fly to Arusha this morning
and connect to the light aircraft flight to the northwestern
corridor of the Serengeti. Camp vehicles will greet
you at the airstrip and transfer you to your luxury
camp with spectacular views of the plains. Enjoy a cocktail
before an extraordinary dinner, complete with china
and crystal service.
Choice of Accommodations
Day 14 Serengeti (BLD)
Rise early this morning for
a game drive in the park, returning to the camp for
breakfast and some leisure time. The camp’s terrace
faces out over the plains and is ideal for catching
up on journal entries or writing postcards. This afternoon
enjoy another game drive. Choice of Accommodations
Day 15 Serengeti-Depart (BD)
A light aircraft flight takes
you back to Nairobi, via Arusha. The remainder of the
afternoon is at leisure before departing on the overnight
flight to London. Nairobi Serena Hotel (Day Room)
Day 16 Arrive USA
Arrive in London early this
morning and connect to your homeward-bound flight, arriving
later today.
Per
Person Prices in USD from New York |
| |
Per Person Twin
Sharing |
Single Traveler |
| Depart Daily Between |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Value Plus
July 16 - Sept. 4, 2010 |
$8995 |
$7045 |
$11395 |
$9455 |
| Sept. 5 -Oct. 31, 2010 |
$8495 |
$7195 |
$11145 |
$9835 |
| Airfare Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg
is NOT included In the Land Only price. |
| First Plus
July 16 - Sept. 4, 2010 |
$9795 |
$7945 |
$12850 |
$11530 |
| Sept. 5 - Sept. 30, 2010 |
$9195 |
$7895 |
$9950 |
$8530 |
| Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2010 |
$9395 |
$8085 |
$13195 |
$11885 |
| Airfare Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg
is NOT included In the Land Only price. Accommodations
in the Masai Mara are now at Mara Safari Club; accommodations
in the Serengeti are now at Kirawira Tented Camp.
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