*definitely different Edition 2

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1 Unique, memorable experience & package, as the packaged Definitely Different real deal! mirchee is a destination management company that caters to the traveler who is looking for `the' tour operator that can offer that extra special service along with unique and different travel ideas. That s what sets us apart, as we take the extra effort to ensure all your travel needs are met with, as per your expectations. Our forte lies in Incentive, conference, exhibitions & trade, student, sport, special focus and leisure group travel. In saying our prices are generally very competitive with exemplary service, and combined with a great experience. All-inall, this is our core focus which is valued most highly by our clients. We confidently, though never arrogantly claim to, constantly ensure and strive to offer that truly unique & memorable experience & package, as the packaged definitely different real deal".

2 Discover Southern Africa: Best of Kenya 8 days 3* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 5* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 Vic Falls Zimbabwe or Zambia *direct flights available from Mumbai to Vic Falls 3 days, Flights to and to from O.R Tambo Airport 4* from USD 605/- p.p sharing (min 2 5* from USD 880/- p.p sharing (min 2 Classic Namibia Self Drive 14 days ALL MEALS INCLUDED* Self Drive & fabulous sightseeing 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 2 Kenyan Highlights 6 days 3* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 5* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 Vic Falls Chobe Okavango Delta 7 days, Flights to and to from O.R Tambo Airport 4* from USD 3265/- p.p sharing (min 2 Fabulous Namibia Guided 8 days 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 2 TOP NEWS Our products *Cape Town *Incentives Champagne *Conferences Sunset Crise *Congress Robben *Meetings Island *Special focus tours Helicopter *Leisure Peninsula tours *Sports tour tours *Exhibitions Lions *Trade Head Delegations hike *Student tours *High Winelands end Tour unique tours Township tour MEALS Day Spa package - *Vegetarian Winelands meals *Indian Madame cuisine *Jain Zingara meals *Halaal * Shark Kosher Cage *Vegan Diving Skydiving Whale Watching Paragliding

3 Tanzanian Highlights 4 days 3* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 5 Star Packages Available on request Seychelles - Beach Resort 6 / 8 days NO MEALS INCLUDED Airport transfers in luxury vehicles, self-drive & fabulous sight-seeing 3* from ZAR 9 825/- p.p sharing (min 2 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 2 7 Nights 3* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 2 7 Nights 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 2 Discover the South - Madagascar 7 days Standard Hotels from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 Luxe Hotels from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 NO MEALS INCLUDED Airport transfers in luxury vehicles, self-drive & fabulous sight-seeing 3* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 5* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 10 Zanzibar Incentive Package 4 days Mauritius - Beach Resort 8 days TOP NEWS Our products *Incentives *Conferences *Congress *Meetings *Special focus tours *Leisure tours *Sports tours *Exhibitions *Trade Delegations *Student tours *High end unique tours MEALS *Vegetarian meals *Indian cuisine *Jain meals *Halaal * Kosher *Vegan 4* from ZAR /- p.p sharing (min 40

4 Unique tours: We Care Travel & Safety Tips The` definitely different deal would also include our unique tours to Southern Africa. We offer our high-end luxury clients various types of tours that give them a completely different experience to suit their lifestyle and taste. A few examples would include a Ferrari tour & Harley Davidson motor-biking tours for those with the need for speed, luxury tented tours with personal driver, butler and chefs, Jet-ski seafari, Quad tours, side-car adventures, pink tours, silver tours, Game capture adventures, Gorilla trekking, Home-stays, to name a few.. Having had a fulfilling holiday and being assured that you have socially and environmentally contributed in a small but responsible manner -wouldn t that make your travels a little more worthwhile? We want to make a difference and do our best in making the world a better place for each and every one. A small contribution (even as little as R 10) will help us make that difference. Every year or sooner, mirchee will donate the contributions to a charity, or charities, of our choice and all details of these initiatives will be posted on our website. We at `mirchee' also strive to make a difference in the quality of our living environment. We are concerned about the carbon footprints we leave behind and how we can make a difference to preserve our environment both for us and for generations to come. We do our best to ensure that our suppliers and hotels we deal with have a greening policy in place. Reduce, Re-use, Recycle is our policy. Safety is on every traveller s mind. We believe that the more informed our travellers are, the safer, better prepared and happier their vacation will be, here are the top safety tips for travellers coming to Africa. Avoid ostentatious displays of wealth and keep use of your digital gadgets to a minimum in crowded public places. Stay out of the busy downtown areas in cities and the industrial or business areas after dark. When in doubt, ask your travel manager and listen to their advice. Always make copies of your travel documents and store these separately. Keep money in a belt that deters pickpockets and turn down offers of friendly assistance when it comes to exchanging money. TOP NEWS Our products *Incentives *Conferences *Congress *Meetings *Special focus tours *Leisure tours *Sports tours *Exhibitions *Trade Delegations *Student tours *High end unique tours MEALS *Vegetarian meals *Indian cuisine *Jain meals *Halaal * Kosher *Vegan When travelling in Africa - as with any exotic destination - there are a handful of less obvious considerations: you may be going on safari, which means the possibility of malaria and the presence of large, dangerous lions. There are specific cultural considerations and logistics to consider too - here are our tip tips to consider when planning your next African safari.

5 Personal Security Internet research. Traveller forums like TripAdvisor, the US and UK government advisories and popular Africa travel blogs, make it quick and easy to find out what s happening where. Contextualize the headlines. High crime rates can taint an entire country but iconic destinations like Cape Town and the Masai Mara are among the safest places to visit. Be sensible: Don t take photographs at border crossings or of government buildings and adopt a positive attitude when dealing with uniformed authorities. Take advantage of on-the-ground information - your hotel and Travel Managers are there to help. Be respectful: Treat places with religious or cultural sensitivities, such as Zanzibar or the Maasai homelands, with the same respect you expect of tourists in your neighborhood. Avoid taking intrusive photographs of people and dress appropriately in religious settings. Appropriate dress for men and woman in these religious regions is clothing that covers the knees and elbows, closes up to the collarbone. For woman with long hair, it's often considered appropriate to tie your hair back or simply tuck it into a hat. Health Ask a healthcare professional for advice on country-specific inoculations and vaccines. For travel to East Africa, you may be required to provide proof of your yellow fever inoculation. Vaccinations, or boosters of your childhood vaccines, are highly recommended, especially for typhoid, tetanus, meningitis, hepatitis A and B, and rabies. Mandatory 10 days prior to travel. Take anti-malarial precautions. The best defense against malaria is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. In the evenings, cover your legs, arms and feet and apply insect repellant liberally. Speak to your healthcare professional about the malarial prophylactics available to you - this is strong medication with many contra-indications and can be unsettling. Be aware of common side effects and remember that you may need to take the prophylactics before and after your safari. If you want to take the risk out of the equation, there are a number of malaria-free destinations in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. Drink bottled water it s cheap and readily available. Most lodges serve complementary bottled water on game drives and in your room. Tap water is fine in South Africa and in many lodges where the wilderness setting means the pure spring water runs through the taps. However, many illness are waterborne making it inadvisable in urban areas outside South Africa to: drink tap water, take ice cubes in your drinks, or eat raw fruit and vegetables that may have been washed in tap water. Bring a hat and sun block. No matter your destination or the time of year, from summer in the Namib Desert to the Serengeti in winter, you need sun block and a hat. Dehydration. This is one of the most common causes of upset on vacation. Overheating, over exerting yourself, and not drinking enough fluids can all cause dehydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, early symptoms include headaches, fatigue, nausea, constipation, being very thirsty, having noticeably dry skin and feeling light headed or dizzy. It's not enough just to drink lots of water, you also need to replace the electrolytes you lose in sweat (much like athletes do). Speak to your healthcare professional about electrolyte replacements that you can add to bottled water if you suspect you are dehydrating and make sure you add these to your safari first aid kit. Your personal first aid kit. Always bring enough of any prescription medication you take regularly - never assume that you can obtain the same medication in Africa. It's a good idea to carry a small first aid kit when you travel - chat to your travel clinic or healthcare professional and pack regular non-prescription medication that you use at home for minor medical needs. Inform your agent and guide. Always alert your agent of any chronic illness so that both your lodge and guide are informed of any special needs you may have. If you feel unwell while you travel, always alert your guide, hotel concierge or lodge host. These individuals are best placed to get you to professional medical care, or simply to adjust your itinerary with regard to how much time you spend exposed to the elements or how much distance there is between bathrooms. Getting Around

6 Familiarize yourself with how you ll get from A to B. Visitors to Kenya land at Nairobi s Jomo Kenyatta International but transfer to Wilson Airport, which is an hour and a half drive away, to catch their flight into the country's legendary safari areas. Knowing where to go and how to do it reduces nasty surprises midway through your itinerary. Organize airport transfers before you travel. Airports and other travel hubs are points where a traveler s ignorance makes them most vulnerable to being taken advantage of - rather begin your holiday being greeted with your name on a clipboard and a smile of welcome rather than a clamoring scrum of taxi drivers. An African Safari Expert pre-arranges all your logistics ahead of time. Stick to South Africa and Namibia for self-drive holidays. Both are ideal destinations in terms of roads, signage, accommodation and attractions. The rest of Africa isn t suited to self-drive touring - you need exceptional 4X4 driving skills, a sensibility for wandering livestock and a very thorough knowledge of where you are heading as signage and maps can be outdated or simply incorrect. If you prefer travelling by road, a private guide is an excellent option in Africa. Safari Safety Take careful note of your safety briefing on arrival. Many safari lodges are unfenced and wildlife wanders onto the property. Always remember that the creatures you encounter are entirely wild and will react defensively if you appear to be a threat, or aggressively if you act like an easy meal - never approach a wild animal or attempt to touch one. Be malaria savvy: use your room s mosquito nets and ceiling fans and apply insect repellent to exposed skin in the early mornings and late afternoons (before your game drives) and again in the evenings before dinner. Always listen to your guide: he knows how to keep you safe, but he can only do that if you listen to his instructions. The great beauty of an African safari is experiencing the wilderness as naturally as possible. Be mindful and realistic about encountering potentially dangerous animals, bugs and exposure to the elements