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SOUTH AFRICA
ESCORTED TOURS
DAY 5
After breakfast at the hotel enjoy an enchanting drive to the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland where you will visit the Matsama cultural village, the Ngwenya Glass Works, capital Mbabane and it's vibrant markets. Overnight at Tum's George Hotel in Manzini.
famous oyster town of Knysna, nestled along the shores of the stunning lagoon. Time permitting embark on an optional sunset cruise. Overnight at Protea Hotel Knysna Quays.
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DAY 15
Fly Air Mauritius to Mauritius for four nights on half board basis at the Preskil Beach Resort (p182), in a Lagoon room, a great value base from which to enjoy the tropical island.
DAY 11
After breakfast visit the ostrich capital of the world, Oudtshoorn, take a tour of a working ostrich farm and visit the impressive Cango Caves for a tour of their vast interior. Overnight at Hlangana Lodge.
DAY 6
Visit the Swazi Candle Factory this morning en route south through Swaziland to Zululand. A relatively unexplored area of the country, it has magnificent scenery and wildlife and is home to South Africa's oldest National Park, the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi. Arrive in Hluhluwe (pronounced `shushluway') in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Bushlands Lodge.
DAY 19
Air Mauritius overnight flight to Heathrow, arriving the next day.
DAY 12
The `alternative' Garden Route awaits today, as you travel along route 62 towards Cape Town. Regarded as more interesting and scenic than the coastal motorway, you will pass through the Breede River Valley and Klein Karoo, two of South Africa's most diverse regions and home to much-underrated wine estates also. On arrival in Cape Town the rest of the day is at leisure to explore the `Mother City's shopping, food and nightlife. Three nights are spent at the Premier Cape Manor hotel, just a five minute taxi from the Victoria and Alfred waterfront.
13 NIGHTS
DAY 7
Early morning game drive in open safari vehicle in the National Park, well known as one of the best for Rhino spotting. Return to the hotel for lunch (own account) before embarking on a boat safari on Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage site, in the afternoon where you might spot hippos and plentiful bird life. Overnight at Bushlands Lodge.
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NEED TO KNOW... DEPARTURES: Jan 13, 27; Feb 10, 24; Mar 09, 23; Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25; Jun 08, 22; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 07, 21; Oct 05, 19; Nov 02, 16, 30; Dec14. MEAL PLAN: Breakfast throughout, plus dinner on Days 2, 3 and 4. Full breakfast and dinner in Mauritius. ESCORTED: Best of South Africa is escorted from Day 2 to Day 15 by an English speaking guide. The tour includes: Accommodation in medium class hotels or lodges. Alternatives to those listed may be used according to local availability Sightseeing and entrance fees Transport in people carrier on minibus, and four-wheel drive vehicle in The Kruger GRATUITIES: Small amounts and often for services such as porterage. We recommend tipping your driver at the end of your tour. KUONI EXCLUSIVE: This tour is solely for Kuoni customers in groups no bigger than 13. TRAVEL TIPS: Parts of this tour are in malaria risk areas. Consult your GP before travelling.
DAY 13
Explore the famed Cape Peninsula today on a full day tour, visiting Table Mountain (including cable car ride to the top weather permitting), passing the beaches of Camps Bay and Llandudno en route to the pretty harbour of Hout Bay, where you can take an optional 40 minute cruise to Seal Island and the chance of spotting a great white shark (weather permitting). Continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach before returning to your hotel.
DAY 8
Travel inland today towards the majestic and historic Drakensberg Mountains. En route take a battlefield tour including two of the most famous from the Anglo-Zulu wars Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift, where the feats of British Soldiers were immortalised in the film `Zulu'. Overnight at Sandford Park hotel.
DAY 9
Drive approx. 3½ hours south to Durban for your flight (South African Airlines or similar) to Port Elizabeth, arriving in the afternoon where you will transfer to your hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean. Rest of day is at leisure. Overnight at Paxton Hotel.
DAY 14
A spot of indulgence today as you enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful winelands region. Visit the Hugenot museum in Franschhoek before stopping at one of the many fine vineyards for some wine tasting, then onto Stellenbosch for the chance to explore the famous and historic university town. A second wine tasting and cellar tour follows before returning to Cape Town. DAY 15 After breakfast use the day to explore the city at your own pace before your evening South African Airways flight to Heathrow, arriving the next day.
DAY 10
Begin your coastal journey westwards to Tsitsikamma, a beautiful mountainous region with secluded valleys and deep gorges (one home to the world's highest bungy jump). An optional walk to the suspension bridge at the river mouth is available before continuing to Plettenberg Bay, stopping at Monkeyland the world's first free roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. Continue in the afternoon to the
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REF NO. SF8180 SF8181
HOLIDAY BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA BEST OF SOUTH AFRICA + MAURITIUS
MEAL PLAN MMP MMP
NO. OF NIGHTS 13 17
HOLIDAY PRICES 13JAN 29FEB 2176 2664 01MAR 31MAR 2256 2664 01APR 29APR 2176 2664 30APR 30JUN 2075 2529 01JUL 16JUL 2137 2612 17JUL 18AUG 2339 2847 19AUG 13SEP 2222 2579 14SEP 29SEP 2222 2615 30SEP 31OCT 2352 2799 01NOV 30NOV 2319 2819 01DEC 14DEC 2352 2913
SINGLE SUPP PER TOUR FROM 247 323
PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES FLIGHTS For full details of flight schedules and upgrade supplements please refer to p12-13. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK SF8180: 2008: Mar21-31 £150. SF8181: 2008: Apr07-13 £20, Oct22-28 £90. UPGRADES Available on request. AIRPORT TRANSFERS Included. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS Peak season per room per night: PRESKIL BEACH RESORT from £16. Christmas and New Year Dinner per person per night irrelevant of board basis booked: LE PRESKIL: Dec24 £30, Dec31 £35. MEAL PLAN MMP mixed meal plan - see `Need to Know' for details.
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FLEXIBILITY Holidays can be of any duration subject to flight schedules (airlines cannot be mixed). Simply add the required number of extra nights together with any applicable supplements to the base price shown above. Also add £33 if total duration more than 14 nights. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p194-199 before you book your holiday. Brochure prices can go up or down see Kuoni's Price guarantee p196. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time.
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