South African Explorer - Worldwide - Just You Europe & Worldwide 2012

South Africa | woRlDwiDE sEE aNd do MoRE Victoria Falls Add-on from only £1199 This is awesome power and beauty at its greatest Victoria Falls, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. This add-on has been carefully developed to give you a real African experience in Zambia. This four night stay gives you the opportunity to experience everything from the mighty magnificence of the falls to the tranquillity of cruising the Zambezi. You will enjoy a visit to Makuni village, a tour of the Zambian side of the falls, a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River and also free time to explore at leisure! When taking this add-on please note that a night in Johannesburg is required prior to your flight to Zambia for your four night stay. Please note the Falls are impressive at any time of year. However the volume of water cascading down depends on the amount of rainfall in any particular month. Between July and January water levels tend to be lower. For full details please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors. Please note: This add-on is not available on the 2nd Feb or 19th Dec departures. Please note: This add-on is offered on a bed & breakfast basis, and will be accompanied by a Tour Manager. Table Mountain, Cape Town yoUR HotEls Typical of the hotels we use are the Protea Hotel Victoria Junction in Cape Town, the Protea Riempie Hotel in Oudtshoorn, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays in Knysna, the Kelway Hotel in Port Elizabeth, the Emdoneni Hotel in Hluhluwe, Forresters Arms in Swaziland, Nkamberi Tented lodge for Kruger National Park and Protea Hotel Hazyview at Hazyview. All rooms feature private facilities and are air-conditioned where appropriate. There will be a restaurant and bar in most locations. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents. Simon's Town, penguin colony day 8 Port Elizabeth Continue along the magnificent Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay with its superb beaches. There will also be the chance to walk to the Storm's River Bridge and see Tsitsikamma Coastal Park. Continue to Port Elizabeth before a short orientation tour and then transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay. Meals: B/D day 9 durban This morning we take a morning flight from Port Elizabeth to Durban before beginning our journey north into Zululand. We arrive at your next lodge in time to take lunch, before an included game drive in the Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve, famous for both black and white Rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion. Inland, the game reserves of Zululand are amongst the most impressive in South Africa. Distinctive `beehive' and rondavel homes dot the landscape. Stay overnight in Hluhluwe. Meals: B/D day 10 swaziland Today we cross the border into Swaziland, a small but beautiful country bordered on three sides by South Africa, yet a totally independent and ancient tribal kingdom. One night's accommodation has been arranged Meals: B/D. day 11 Kruger National Park This morning you will drive through Swaziland, continuing northwards into South Africa again and drive towards Kruger National Park. Two nights' accommodation has been arranged at a private game lodge yoUR Holiday located inside the Park. A late afternoon game drive is included today before returning to the lodge to relax by the open fire. Dinner is included at the lodge. Meals: B/D day 12 Kruger National Park Situated in Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park is an internationally renowned game reserve Kruger (roughly the size of Wales) has the greatest variety of animals of any of the African game parks. It boasts 130 species of mammal. You will have a chance to take an optional game drive. Meals: B/D day 13 Hazyview Enjoy an optional game drive in Kruger National Park before continuing to Hazyview and your lodge. You'll stay here for two nights with time to relax. This afternoon, take the opportunity to come face to face with an elephant. You'll be able to touch, feed and take a short ride on one of these gentle giants on this optional excursion. Meals: B/D day 14 Blyde River Canyon Today you will enjoy some magnificent scenery as you drive into the mountains. You will be able to view Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window, with its view over the Low Veld, and Blyde River Canyon. Meals: B/D day 15 Johannesburg/UK Travel back to Johannesburg airport for your return flight to the UK. Meals: B day 16 UK Arrival in the UK. Your included meal guide B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner Holiday dEtails 13 nights' accommodation in your own room. Please see itinerary for included meals. 2012 datEs & PRiCEs Holiday REF: SLSA 2 Feb 8 Mar 26 Jul 13 Sep £3229 £3229 £2899 £3049 27 Sep 25 Oct 22 Nov 19 Dec HEATHROW £3049 £3049 £2999 £3799 iNClUdEd EXCURsioNs · Cable car up Table Mountain (weather permitting) · City sightseeing of Cape Town · Full day excursion to Oudtshoorn, the Cango Caves and an ostrich farm at Knysna · Cruise to Featherbed Nature Reserve · Game drive in Hluhluwe Game Reserve · Entrance and tour in Kruger National Park oPtioNal EXCURsioNs · Winelands · Cape of Good Hope and Simon's Town · Elephant experience Meeting an elephant up close Christmas departure. FLIGHTS South African Airways between Heathrow and Cape Town returning from Johannesburg; departs 2100h / return arrival 0625h. A Zambian visa is required when taking the Victoria Falls Add-on US $50 (not included) on arrival. Holiday Insurance please see page 123. Additional supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. Speak to a Holiday Advisor for flight upgrade options. also Fly FRoM Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see page 12 for details. · Cape Point tour also iNClUdEd The services of an experienced Just You Tour Manager Hotel porterage Welcome drink Farewell get-together meal Transfers & transportation as detailed CUstoMER RatiNg YOUR HOLIDAY Customers rating excellent or good Sep 10 - Aug 11 99% Visit justyou.co.uk 81