10 Days / 9 Nights South Africa with Kruger National Park. 7M Tours International Series 7M TOURS 2016 TRAVEL SERIES

Transcription

1 10 Days / 9 Nights South Africa with Kruger National Park 7M Tours International Series

2 Itinerary 10 Days / 9 Nights South Africa with Kruger National Park Day 1 Departing from USA to South Africa Welcome to 7M TOURS South Africa Tour! Today you will be departing from US to visit South Africa. These regions in the continent of Africa serve as one of the most visited destinations in the world! While you are there, enjoy the close encounters with regal wildlife that takes you to an unforgettable journey. Sit back on your flight and enjoy a Tour that you will have you come back over and over again! Day 2 Cape Town Cape Town City Tour Today we will proceed on an exciting sightseeing tour of this beautiful city with its majestic Table Mountain backdrop. Enjoy a scenic view at the top of Table Mountain Cable Car 3600 (weather permitting) for a panoramic view of the city and coastline. Visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a delicious lunch. Later visit the famous Victoria and the Alfred waterfront, one of Cape Town s biggest tourist attractions where you enjoy a guided boat cruise of the waterfront, Green Market square, District Six, walk through the company gardens, drive past the Houses of the Parliament, the City Hall, the Castle and Slave Lodge. The rest of the day is free; you can enjoy shopping at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre which has 400 Shops! (Meals: B, L, D) Day 3 Visit the famous Cape of Good Hope and enjoy a cruise to Hout Bay Enjoy Funicular Ride at the Cape of Good Hope View the Jackass Penguins Simon s Town Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full day Tour of Cape Point. We flank the cold Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbour still has a charm of days gone by. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must.we now continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony, which has become well established, at Boulders beach near Simon s town. Then we travel onwards until we reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe. And rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South Africa. Our last stop of the day is at the Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens, home of some 3500 species of Southern African fauna and flora. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 4 Onto Scenic Knysna Visit Dias Museum Post Office Tree National Heritage Site Enjoy Sunset Cruise After an English breakfast checkout and start your journey to Knysna via Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay is a harbor town where you visit the Bartolomeu Dias Museum complex which is the largest of the museums in Mossel Bay. Later visit Post Office Tree - A post box in the shape of an old boot has now been erected under the tree, and the tree declared a national heritage site. After enjoying a hot lunch continue your scenic journey to Knysna, proceed to your conveniently located hotel and check in. Later depart for your scenic Sunset Cruise. (Meals: B, L, D)

3 Day 5 Onto Oudtshoorn The Feather Capital of the World Visit Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Cheetah Ranch and Crocodile Enclosure After an English breakfast in your hotel, you will head to Oudtshoorn, which is set in a semi-arid valley. Drive through thewine lands along the Breede River, Valley to Oudtshoorn The Feather Capital of the World. Visit the famous Cango Caves, where the stalaclite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight. Later, proceed to the Ostrich Farm where you can enjoy shows performed by well-trained birds. You also have the opportunity to ride this magnificent bird and try your luck at breaking an ostrich egg, which is an impossible task. Enjoy Lunch. Thereafter, drive to Cheetah Ranch, where you can marvel at the grace and beauty of the world s fastest animal. Visit Crocodile Enclosure. We then driver back to Knysna. Later tonight, enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 6 Johannesburg Johannesburg City Tour Pretoria Pretoria City Tour After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to the airport. Fly to Johannesburg and on arrival, proceed for Johannesburg City Tour and view - Westcliff View, Nelson Mandela Bridge, Museum Africa, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, the Carlton Centre and Constitution Hill. Later proceed to Pretoria, the country's administrative capital, visiting all the historical sites and places of interest. The highlights are the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Church Square, the City Hall, State Theatre/Opera House and the Union Buildings. Overnight at Johannesburg. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 7 Johannesburg Day Trip to Sun City After an English breakfast at the hotel proceed to day trip of fantastic man-made wonder of the world - Sun City. It is a city that knows no limits, a city that never sleeps! Enjoy Lunch. Each day and every night, from the heart of an ancient volcano, Sun City rocks you like you have never been rocked before. Overnight at Johannesburg. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 8 Johannesburg Kruger National Park by Coach This morning after breakfast from Johannesburg journey through the beautiful countryside to the picturesque town of Machadadorp where you ll see the Elands River that is filled with trout fish. Descend into the Lowveld area in the province of Mpumalanga ( place of the rising sun ) that enjoys sub-tropical climate, abundant sunshine and lush covered hills and valleys where citrus groves and tropical fruit orchards abound. Here you may stop at some of the colorful roadside stands where local merchants offer exotic fruits and nuts. Encompassing some of the most stunning and diverse terrain, the park is South Africa s premier game sanctuary. With open spaces, African nature at your doorstep and effortless comfort, your hotel epitomizes the beauty, warmth and tranquility of this unique area. A sumptuous dinner at your hotel is included this evening. Overnight at Kruger National Park. (Meals: B, L, D)

4 Day 9 Full day at Kruger National Park Safari Today is devoted to exhilarating and unforgettable game drives to discover Kruger Park s abundant wildlife. A local safari ranger leads you on a morning game drive, in open vehicles, in search of the parks many residents including the Big Five : Lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino and hopefully the more elusive leopard. You may also spot hippopotamus and crocodiles as well as zebras and giraffes. Plains game and bird life also abound. Have your camera ready! After a break for lunch at your own expense, continue your thrilling exploration with an additional afternoon guided open-vehicle safari. Later return to your hotel. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 10 Return home with wonderful memories! After an American breakfast at the hotel, depart the Kruger Park area en route to Johannesburg then proceed to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight back home. Take back wonderful memories of your South African tour. (Meals: B, L)

5 Sightseeing & Excursions Cape Town (South Africa) Cape of Good Hope Knysna Oudtshoorn Sun City Johannesburg Visit Table Mountain One Of The Natural Wonders Of The World Guided City Tour Including Houses Of Parliament District Six, Green Market Square, Clifton & Sea Point Enjoy A Boat Cruise At The Victoria And Alfred Waterfront The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in the historic heart of Cape Town s working harbor is South Africa s most-visited destination, having the highest rate of foreign tourists of any attraction in the country Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Full Day Tour To The Cape Of Good Hope Cruise To Hout Bayv View The Jackass Penguins At Boulders Beach Simon s Town Knysna Dias Museum And Post Office Tree Via Mossel Bay Knysna Sunset Cruise Ostrich Farm Crocodile Enclosure You can bring your own swimming gear but swimwear, goggles and snorkels are provided. Photo footage documenting your encounter is an optional paid extra and presented to you in a photo folder for your Guesswhat-I-did memoirs. Site amenities include nice showers Cango Caves Cheetah Ranch Visit the famous Sun City! Johannesburg City Tour Pretoria City Tour Kruger National Park Visa(s) Required to Travel on your Tour Country US Citizen Only Visa Cost (Embassy Fee + processing charge) Green Card (Indian Nationality) Visa Cost (Embassy Fee + processing charge) South Africa Not Required N/A Required USD $ 70.00

6 Package Details 10 Days / 9 Nights South Africa featuring Kruger National Park Cost per person (in USD $ Dollars) ** NOTE: THESE RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON TRAVEL DATES & AVAILABILITY ** USD $ per person IMPORTANT NOTE: All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 36 full-paying Passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 36 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date. Tour Inclusions (per person) International and domestic airfare Deluxe Hotel Accommodations on Double Occupancy Basis. All Transfers & Transportations in an air-conditioned coach in each city Cost involved Sightseeing per Itinerary with entrance fees Cost of English speaking Tour Guides 24/7 Tour Manager Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Indian Dinner mentioned in your itinerary (Only Vegetarian) NOTE: (All the meals are preset and cannot be changed) 01 Gala Dinner Exclusions (Not Included items) Baggage handling and airline Baggage Charges Cost of Visa for USA citizen only (7M Tours is not responsible for rejection in Visa by consulate) Early check in in the Hotel. Anything not included in the package Any tours, transfers or event tickets not mentioned in package Travel and medical Insurance to participate in tour Airports Departure Taxes Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary Tips of any nature i.e. drivers, guides, tour managers etc Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc. Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in Inclusions Hotel Information listed below or similar Basic Information City (Area) Hotel listed or similar City (Area) Hotel listed or similar Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA Peermont Metcourt Suites or Hotel D oreale Grande or similar Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA Hotel Protel President or Hotel The Westin Cape Town or similar Knsyna, SOUTH AFRICA Protel Hotel Knysna Quays or Hotel The Views or similar TOTAL of Ngts: 9 Check-In at 4pm Check-Out at 11am Breakfast Time (as provided at hotel): 6:30am-9:30am NOTE: Incidental charges and/or any additional menu items must be paid by client. Important Points to Remember 1) Credit Card or Cash required as deposit for hotel Check-In. 4) Driver(s) have a 15 minute window to wait per transfer. 2) No Meet & Greet is provided for the tour unless added. 5) If late and miss any tour or event, no refunds will be issued. 3) US Cell phone is an absolute must for proper coordination. 6) All City Tour durations are approx. 3-4 hours on SIC basis. Payment Terms A Deposit of 25% WILL BE REQUIRED to start booking process. Remainder 75% of payment due no later than 7 DAYS prior to client arrival.

7 Terms & Conditions Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event/weekend in any other event in city. We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal or higher standers. No refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused services in above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing tours. We are not responsible for any missed breakfast, lunch or dinner due to flight timings. No Intercity surface transfers are included unless specified in the package. We are not responsible for any baggage charges by any airlines for the clients. Payment for the tour must be made as per the invoice & payment terms and conditions. Changes to any part of the agreed itinerary cannot be made once partial and/or full payment has been made to 7M Tours. Tour will not start on a weekend uness previously arranged by 7M Tours. Booking Conditions Each traveler is required to fill out a Disclaimer Form, duly sign in and return along with a copy of the valid passport (Photo page for US Citizen). Meals: The location and menus are pre-set for the meals provided on the tour. We reserve the right to change the location and the menu under events which occur beyond our control. Hotels: We tend to select hotels which are more comfortable after a long day of sightseeing. All baggage and personal belongings are at all times and under all circumstances your responsibility. 7m Tours will not be responsible or liable in case of loss / breakage of such items from the hotel or transit all along the duration of tour. The company is not liable for any damages done to the room or the hotel during your stay there. Transportation: We use air-conditioned/air-cool luxury coaches for ground transportation. No seat numbers will be allocated and daily seat rotation will be done as to be fair to every traveller. The tour manager has the final authority for the seating arrangement/rotation in the coach. Cancellation due to VISA rejection: All clients travelling with 7M Tours must possess a valid visa, if applicable. However, kindly note that Visa issuance is entirely at the discretion of the concerned Consulate/Authorities to grant/reject visa even after submitting all relevant documents and the company will not be held responsible for the same. The company will not be responsible for non-issuance of the visa due any reason whatsoever. Travel Insurance: We highly recommend you purchase a comprehensive Travel insurance in order to protect your trip from any unforeseen cancellations, medical problems during the tour, trip cancellations etc. Disclaimer: We reserve the right to change any information or attractions before or after our booking the tour due to events beyond our control like bad weather, any natural calamity, or any accident. All rates and hotels are subject to change without any prior notice. Major road works may necessitate route change in the itineraries. Closure of Indian restaurants or change in the management may cause us to make changes in the itinerary. We will notify you in advance where we know about these changes beforehand, otherwise our tour managers or local representative will inform you of the changes during the tour. We cannot be responsible for any loss or damages, injury, sickness, accident, delay, discomfort, death, increased expenses, which is caused by the act or default of the company, and management or employees of any hoteliers, airlines, shipping company, coach owner/coach operator who are the company s independent contractors residing outside our normal selection and inspection process. Any claim or complaint by the client must be notified to the company in writing with 7 days after the end of the tour.