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AFRICA ALIVE SCHEDULED TOUR
Code: JKD6C (6 Days) JULY 2007
Departs Mondays
 DAY 1: MONDAY
Johannesburg – Blydepoort – Ohrigstad07h00: Collection from Sandton or Rosebank hotels or any other hotel by prior arrangement
07h30: Depart from Johannesburg and travel across the plains of the Highveld via the coal mining town of Witbank to Dullstroom. Then cross over Long Tom Pass, via the town of Sabie to the historical village of Pilgrims Rest for a fascinating glimpse of the alluvial gold rush days. Stop for lunch at Scott’s Café; then continue along the Panorama Route with a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon
Overnight: Hannah Game Lodge - (Lunch and Dinner)
Time permitting: Enjoy an evening open land rover safari at Hannah Lodge near Ohrigstad
 DAY 2: TUESDAY
Ohrigstad – Kruger National ParkAfter breakfast proceed via the Abel Erasmus Pass which reveals panoramic views of the Olifants River Valley and includes the J.G. Strydom Tunnel. Travel to Hoedspruit and visit the famous Kapama Cheetah Centre for an audio visual presentation followed by a guided tour where these magnificent animals may be viewed at close quarters, before entering the world famous Kruger National Park. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon in the Park
Kruger is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size as  Wales. It covers 18,989 square km (7,332 sq mi) and extends 350 km (217 mi) from north to south and 60 km (37 mi) from east to west. The Kruger Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms
Overnight: Rest Camp or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
Optional extra: Enjoy a night safari in an open vehicle – advance booking is essential
 DAY 3: WEDNESDAY
Kruger National ParkA full day is spent game viewing in search of Africa’s 'Big Five', enjoying the incredible variety of flora and fauna in the Park, a host of other animals and prolific birdlife
Overnight: Rest camp or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
Optional extra: Enjoy a night safari in an open vehicle – advance booking is essential
 DAY 4: THURSDAY
Kruger National Park – SwazilandAfter breakfast, there is another chance to view Africa’s big game in their natural habitat as you drive through the Park and then through beautiful mountain scenery to enter the mystical Kingdom of Swaziland. Here an African King rules contented people who observe ancient rites and traditions. We pass through timber plantations before our night stop near the mountains and forests of Mhlambanyatsi. There will be time to visit the renowned Ngwenya Glass Factory and to browse and shop in the traditional Swazi Market
Overnight: Mountain Inn or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
 DAY 5: FRIDAY
Swaziland – HluhluweEnjoy the continuing scenic route through Swaziland. Re-enter South Africa at the Golela Border Post, with the Lebombo Mountains towering in the east. Enter northern Kwa-Zulu Natal and in the afternoon visit the famous Hluhluwe Game Reserve, renowned for its White Rhino. Here you will also find many other species including Black Rhino, Nyala, and Impala
Overnight: Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge or similar - (Breakfast and Dinner)
Optional extra: Enjoy a night safari in an open vehicle – advance booking is essential
 DAY 6: SATURDAY
Hluhluwe – Durban
After breakfast travel to a Zulu kraal for an enchanting step back into history. Be entertained with lectures and visual displays on many aspects of African tribal culture such as hut building, stick fighting, bead making and the full spectrum of Arts and Crafts. Enjoy a traditional lunch. Drive along the North Coast road, through extensive sugar plantations to Durban, South Africa's premier holiday resortDrop off at your hotel by prior arrangement or at Durban International Airport - (Breakfast and Lunch)
COST: R14, 820.00 per person sharing
R 1, 995.00 single supplement
R 7, 410.00 child rate (under 12)
R19, 830.00 per person sharing with one night in a private game lodge
R 3, 650.00 single supplement
R 9 ,915.00 child rate (Under 12)
INCLUDES:
Accommodation in rooms with private facilities as per itinerary
Meals as specified
Game viewing activities and tours as specified
Services of a qualified driver/guide
1% tourism levy
VAT at 14%
EXCLUDES:
Airfares and taxes not included in the itinerary
Entrance fees where not included
Meals where not stated
Items of a personal nature i.e. room service, laundry
Bar account, gratuities, porterages
Visas if applicable
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
ALL PRICES ARE BASED ON APPLICABLE RATES AS OF TODAY, HOWEVER, THE ABOVE QUOTATION IS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY AFRICAPASS AT THE TIME OF BOOKING AND MAY BE AFFECTED BY AIR, FUEL INCREASES, ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY OR ANY OTHER STATUTORY INCREASE BEYOND OUR CONTROL.
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