A 16 days Adventure tour to Africa.
Departure on our international flight to Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South AfricaUpon arrival meet with GMTours representative and transferred to your hotel as shown below
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: The Park Inn Sandton , or similar – standard room
Meals: Dinner
Johannesburg, South Africa
Breakfast at the hotel, then depart on a private Full day Rise to Freedom Tour with lunch at Wandies in Soweto
Experience a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighbourhood life. Soweto is the most metropolitan township in the country - setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language. Drive past two former Nobel Prize winners’ previous residences; the Hector Peterson memorial; Regina Mundi Church, Freedom Square and the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in the world. Visit the Apartheid Museum and embark on a journey of discovery of the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans just over a decade ago. Information on the Soweto uprising of 1976, the history of the African National Congress, solitary confinement of political prisoners and the birth of a new democratic country are detailed.
Welcome dinner at hotel Overnight: The Park inn Sandton or similar
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Soweto, Johannesburg, South AfricaThis morning depart overland on a private Kruger Park Tour with driver and guide
From Johannesburg your tour heads east to Mpumalanga ‘Place Where The Sun Rises’, enter the Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Mac Mac Falls. Dinner at hotel
Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, or similar
Meals: (Breakfast, Dinner)
Kruger National Park, South AfricaToday you will experience an early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drive, leave the lodge and enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna and spend the day game viewing. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. Lunch on your own account dinner at lodge- Overnight: Protea hotel Kruger Gate outside Kruger National Park or similar
Meals: (Breakfast –Dinner)
Kruger National Park, South AfricaToday you will experience an early morning & late afternoon open vehicle game drive, leave the lodge and enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna and spend the day game viewing. Search for the ‘Big Five’ (rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, and elephant) as well as prolific birdlife and numerous other game. Lunch in your account. dinner at lodge- Overnight: Protea hotel Kruger Gate outside Kruger National Park or similar
Meals: (Breakfast –Dinner)
Kruger National Park, South AfricaAfter an early breakfast, your journey to Johannesburg begins. On arrival at the Cape Town Airport transfer to your hotel
Overnight: The Protea Hotel Victoria Junction hotel or Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel or similar
Meals: (Breakfast)
Cape Town, South AfricaMORNING CITY TOUR , TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR WITH TRIP TO ROBBEN ISLAND
Our drive to the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a baroque building and the Grand Parade. As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malay’s, settled here. Our route then leads us to Kloof Nek and the magnificent Table Mountain. We'll ascend to the top [weather permitting] by the revolving cable car. Here, we'll see wild flowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other. Descend from the Upper Cableway station to your awaiting vehicle and then proceed around Table Bay to the Milnerton area (time permitting). From here we can see Table Mountain from the same perspective as the early settlers did when they sailed into Table Bay.
Visit to the Castle of Good Hope (time permitting).
This afternoon you will be dropped off at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for your Robben Island Ferry and Tour. (unescorted)
The Robben Island ferry departs from the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the Clock Tower Precinct, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Cape Town, South AfricaOvernight: The Protea hotel Victoria Junction, or similar -standard room
Cape Town, South AfricaFly this morning to one of the world’s natural wonders, Victoria Falls, and transfer to the spectacular Victoria Falls Hotel, your home for the next three nights. This evening, enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Zambezi River, taking in the majestic African sunset. Over night at Ilala Lodge hotel or similar
Meals: (Breakfast)
Victoria Falls, ZimbabweThis morning, experience Victoria Falls on a guided walking tour. After viewing the Devil's Cataract and Rainbow Falls you will surely appreciate why the falls are one of the "Seven Wonders of the World." This evening, enjoy a sunset cruise aboard the African Queen. Listen to the sounds of African music while enjoying a cocktail and watching hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Dinner at Boma Restaurant
Over night at Ilala Lodge hotel or similar
Meals: (Breakfast+ Dinner)
Victoria Falls, ZimbabweDepart Victoria Falls and travel by road to Chobe in Botswana. Arrive in time for lunch at your hotel, the Chobe Safari Lodge, before going on an afternoon game drive.
Chobe, NamibiaToday you have the choice of 2 activities – game drives/or a boat cruise. Enjoy the day to see The Chobe National Park, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and the largest population of elephants in Africa.
(Two game drives, one river Cruise and two park fees)
(Breakfast + Lunch+ Dinner)
Chobe, NamibiaFly to Johannesburg today where you will have the remaining of the day at leisure
Overnight: The Park Inn Sandton , or similar – standard room
Johannesburg, South AfricaYour tour ends today transfer to Johannesburg airport for our flight home. Today breakfast will be included.
Johannesburg, South Africa
A 16 days Adventure tour to Africa.
Cancellation charges:
$700.00 Nonrefundable if canceled more than 45 days
44-22 days -50% of the total cost
Within 21 Days or less-100% of total cost
Travel arrangements through GMTours Inc. are sold as a package, and therefore we regret that there can be no refunds on unused hotel rooms, meals, sightseeing, and ground transportation of other services booked.
TRIP DESCRIPTIONS & PRICES
The trip descriptions, prices and booking conditions in this brochure are accurate at the time of printing and published in good faith. However, due to currency fluctuations, rising costs and changing travel conditions overseas, GMTours Inc. reserves the right to modify the price and itinerary.
SINGLE ACCOMODATIONS
If single accommodation is requested, a single supplement fee will be charged.
CANCELLATIONS BY US
If we are forced to cancel a trip due to inadequate trip participation or conditions beyond our control, our liability are limited solely to the cost of the land arrangements. GMTours Inc. cannot be held responsible for financial losses due to the imposition of a charge by airline carriers on partially or totally nonrefundable tickets. It is our sincerest desire to operate all trips offered in our brochure; consequently cancellations by us are a matter of last resort. Refunds limited to the above conditions apply. We will transfer your payments to another trip if you so desire.
INSURANCE
Travel insurance is highly recommended to join one of our trips; we strongly suggest that you do so. We offer a variety of plans to cover trip cancellation, interruption, accidental, medical and baggage/ personal effects. If insurance is declined we will require a signed waiver of insurance. It is also advisable to check your current health insurance policy for its overseas applications.
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PASSPORT / VISA
A valid passport is required for international travel with an expiry date of at least six months after your return. Please verify if you require a visa for the country to which you are traveling. All clients are responsible for obtaining their own visa.
