ACCOMMODATION, TOURS & TRANSFERS ICMC Conference April 2017

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1 ACCOMMODATION, TOURS & TRANSFERS ICMC Conference April 2017

2 ACCOMMODATION Vineyard Hotel & Spa Main Conference Venue & Hotel Welcome to a seven-acre riverside garden estate on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, over the hill from the city... A country cottage, built among vineyards by legendary Georgian, Lady Anne Barnard, is today a 207- room luxury hotel. Join us for urban bliss, luxury cape town accommodation and a Cape Town stay that s sure to stay with you. Views of shady courtyard water gardens, riverside, treed parkland and mountainscape are features of the en-suite rooms located across the estate, which include Standard Rooms and Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Suites and Cottages.

3 Park Inn Newlands Designed for the global Gen Y, Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands is a friendly, fresh, vibrant and uncomplicated establishment. We aim on Adding Colours to Life spirit of service which resonates well with today s travellers. The opening of Park Inn by Radisson Newlands marks a new era for the Park Inn by Radisson brand in Sub Saharan Africa. At this first next generation of Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Sub Saharan Africa, guests can expect to experience the friendliness and vibrancy of the Park Inn by Radisson brand. We are focused on delivering the modern essentials of a great hotel experience that will resonate well with international and domestic travellers. The hotel is located within close proximity to the conference venue

4 PRICES TAKE NOTE: ACCOMMODATION ROOM TYPE Vineyard Hotel DOUBLE ROOM SINGLE ROOM Courtyard Facing Standard ZAR 2635 ZAR 2095 Courtyard Facing Deluxe ZAR 2920 ZAR 2420 Park Inn Standard Room ZAR 1800 ZAR 1600 Include VAT 14%, breakfast & tourism levy. Rooms are currently being held for the dates Extended stays can be requested, but are subject to availability. The walking distance between the Park Inn Hotel and the Vineyard Hotel, the conference venue, is 1300 meters. As a result there will be no shuttle service to / from the conference venue. Alternative accommodation to above listing can be proposed, but is subject to availability. Taxi services can be arranged by the hotel concierge on request Cancellation fees: 60 days prior to arrival = 0% cancellation fee 59-0 days prior to arrival = 100% cancellation fee

5 Private Airport Transfers ROUTING Cape Town International Airport to / from Cape Town City Hotels Cape Town International Airport to / from Conference Venue (Vineyard Hotel & Spa) and nearby hotels. PRICE P/P ZAR 360 ZAR 360 TAKE NOTE: Prices include Vat 14% and are per person per way. Vehicles are air-conditioned and chauffeurs are of the highest standard. No Shows will be charged a 100% cancellation fee.

6 HOTEL MAP Table Mountain National Park Liesbe ek River Main Road Union Avenue Newlands Brewery Newlands Cricket Grounds VINYARD HOTEL (Conference Venue) Protea Road Walking distance between hotels Main Road PARK INN NEWLANDS NEWLANDS

7 AREA MAP V&A Waterfront Signal Hill CAPE TOWN CAPE TOWN AIRPORT Table Mountain VINYARD HOTEL NEWLANDS (CONFERENCE VENUE)

8 SCHEDULED DAY TOURS The Mother City Half Day City & Table Mountain Tour ZAR 690 pp Including all the `must-sees` of any Cape Town day tour, this option is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to the dazzling metropolitan city it has become. HIGHLIGHTS Table Mountain (Cable car fee not included) A walk through the Company Gardens The historic Castle of Good Hope SA Museum INFORMATION Daily Departs 08:30 / 13:30 Returns 13:00 / 17:30 Cable car fee: approx. R250 pp (Price time of print) Table Mountain is a weather permitting activity Full Day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour ZAR 1160 pp This awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views and picturesque coastal villages. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world s most scenic areas and stretches from the City centre to Cape Point. HIGHLIGHTS Atlantic Seaboard Clifton, Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles Hout Bay harbour (optional boat trip to Seal Island) Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve & Cape Point Lunch at seaside restaurant (not included in the cost) Boulder s Beach Penguin Colony Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens INFORMATION Daily Departs 08:30 Returns 17:30

9 The Fairest Cape Half Day Cape of Good Hope Tour ZAR 870 pp For those with limited time, this day tour to Cape Point and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony as a perfect half-day option.note: Chapman s Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg will be used as an alternative route. HIGHLIGHTS Atlantic Seaboard Clifton, Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles Hout Bay harbour (optional boat trip to Seal Island) Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve & Cape Point Lunch at seaside restaurant (not included in the cost) Boulder s Beach Penguin Colony INFORMATION Daily Departs 08:00 Returns 14:00 Full Day Cape Highlights Tour ZAR 1470 pp This tour encapsulates the best that the Cape has to offer magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, historic & picturesque coastal villages, superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads are to be seen along the way. HIGHLIGHTS Atlantic Seaboard, Clifton, Camps Bay and Hout Bay Cape Point Boulder s Beach Penguin Colony Explore historic Stellenbosch Cellar tour & wine tasting INFORMATION DAILY Departs 08:30 Returns 17:30

10 Long walk to Freedom Half Day Uthando Township Tour ZAR 940 pp The Uthando Tour covers an extensive discussion on South African history, the legacy of Apartheid, political, social, economic, cultural and local issues. As Uthando is a Non Profit Company focused on community upliftment, the core of our trips is taking people to visit interesting community development projects. The Uthando Tour covers an extensivediscussion on South African history, the legacy of Apartheid, political, social, economic, cultural and local issues. As Uthando is a Non-Profit Company focused on community upliftment, the core of our trips is taking people to visit interesting community development projects. We work with, support and visit many different types of projects, for eg: day care / early learning centres, urban agricultural and environmental programmes, youth development, after school programmes where children are taught dance, music, sports, an old age project, animal care projects and many more. Visits depend on what projects are available on the day and tours are arranged the day before depending on availability of the projects. HIGHLIGHTS On every half day tour we take guests to visit 3 different community projects. Guests have an opportunity to interact with the locals at these projects, find out about the inspiring work they are doing. The projects showcase their work and lives to the visitors. INFORMATION DAILY Departs 08:00 Returns 13:00 NOTES We suggest doing this tour on Thursday 6th April so as to group as many conference delegates together as possible. Uthando incorporates contributions to all projects visited in their cost.extra donations to specific projects are of course welcome but not expected, projects do not expect donations while on tour. There is a list on the Uthando website called Pack for a Cause should you wish to bring anything to support their projects. Once again this is also not necessary.

11 Adventure FULL DAY SAFARI ZAR 3260 pp Enjoy an unforgettable African Big Five Safari in a malaria-free environment approximately 2 ½ hour s drive from Cape Town. The Africa Big Five and a large variety of re-introduced game can be viewed in their natural habitat. HIGHLIGHTS Scenic drive from Cape Town to the Reserve Buffet breakfast 2-3 hour open vehicle game drive The reserve hosts a variety of animals and game including elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes and smaller buck species Buffet lunch INFORMATION DAILY Departs 06:30 Returns 17:30

12 Wine Tastings Half Day Cape Winelands Tour ZAR 870 pp For those with limited time, this tour to the Cape Winelands is offered as a half-day option visiting the historic Stellenbosch and Franschhoek regions. HIGHLIGHTS Stellenbosch & Franschhoek wine routes Wine tastings at award winning estates INFORMATION DAILY Departs 08:30 / 13:30 Returns 13:00 / 17:30 Full Day Cape Winelands Tour ZAR 1160 pp This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. HIGHLIGHTS Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl wine routes Wine tastings at award winning estates Cross over Helshoogte Mountain Pass Lunch stop in Franschhoek or similar (not included in the cost) INFORMATION DAILY Departs 08:30 Returns 17:30

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14 5 DAY ESCORTED TOUR Scenic Garden Route Circular ZAR p/p sharing ZAR 3700 Single Supplement p/p A 5 day escorted tour along one of the most beautiful stretches of South Africa s coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Mountains crowd close to INFORMATION Departure 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle English speaking THETA registered tour guide Superior accommodation Includes 4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 4 Dinners Min. 2 Pax required a shoreline dotted with beaches and bays and vividly coloured wild flowers delight the eye. Visit Oudtshoorn, known for its large ostrich farming industry and home to the Cango Caves. Enjoy a cruise along the serene Keurbooms River and interact with the gentle giants at the Elephant Sanctuary. Also visit a free-flight bird sanctuary and the inspiring Tsitsikamma National Park. HIGHLIGHTS Overberg wine region Whale watching Quaint towns Magnificent scenery Encounters with elephants Ostriches Cango Caves Route 62

15 Itinerary Day 1-5 DAY 1 - TUESDAY Cape Town / Overberg / Swellendam Dinner Morning departure from Cape Town over the Hottentots-Holland Mountains via Sir Lowry s Pass into a region of immense beauty. Stop at the Hamilton Russell Vineyards near Hermanus for a tour & tasting of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley terroir driven wines. During whale season (June to December), also stop in Hermanus which boasts the best land based whale watching along its cliff path. Here you would have the option of embarking on an eco-marine (all year round) and whale watching boat trip (seasonal, additional charge). After lunch (for own account), continue to Swellendam the third oldest settlement in South Africa. Dinner is enjoyed at the hotel restaurant. Overnight at Schoone Oordt Country House (luxury suite) or similar. DAY 2 WEDNESDAY Swellendam / Plettenberg Bay Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner After a leisurely breakfast, depart Swellendam and enjoy your journey along the Garden Route via Mossel Bay. Travel to Plettenberg Bay millionaires playground for lunch and a stroll along the white sandy beaches. Check into your accommodation during the afternoon. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge. Overnight Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard room) or similar. DAY 3 - THURSDAY The Crags / Tsitsikamma National Park Breakfast, Dinner After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Elephant Sanctuary. With the help of the resident African elephants and the well-informed guides, you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants. The visit presents an opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. After lunch (to own account), travel to the Tsitsikamma National Park, the garden of the Garden Route. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. Spend leisure time in the beachside town, Plettenberg Bay, before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard suite) or similar. DAY 4 - FRIDAY Plettenberg Bay / Knysna / Oudtshoorn Depart Cape Town and travel along Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch (not included in cost). Continue to Oudtshoorn the feather capital of the world. Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour. Check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner. Overnight De Opstal Country Lodge (standard room) or similar. Day 5 Friday Oudtshoorn / Knysna / Plettenberg Bay Breakfast, Dinner Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves one of the natural wonders of the world. Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy some time at leisure at the Knysna Waterfront before proceeding to The Crags near Plettenberg Bay. Embark on a cruise up the Keurbooms River before arriving at your accommodation where you shall spend the following two nights. Freshen up before dinner at the lodge. Overnight The Country House (standard room) or similar

16 14 DAY ESCORTED TOUR Grand South Africa Discovery ZAR p/p sharing ZAR Single Supplement p/p Embark on a 14 day tour encompassing the best that South Africa has to offer in way of scenery, wildlife and culture between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Experience all that Cape Town has to offer, including the Winelands, Peninsula & City Tour, visit a working ostrich farm in the feather capital of the world, Oudtshoorn and travel along the magnificent Garden Route. Experience Swazi and authentic Zulu culture, search for the Big Five in the world renowned Kruger National Park and the Hluhluwe-Imofolozi Game Reserve. Travel along the awe-inspiring Panorama Route and the Land of the Rising Sun. Enjoy all of this and superb cuisine, luxurious accommodation and true South African hospitality throughout your journey. INFORMATION Departure Mondays Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle English speaking THETA registered tour guide Includes 13 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners and 1 Lunch Tour price does not include PLZ/DUR domestic flight. (We recommend booking a flight departure Port Elizabeth no later than 10h30) Min. 2 Pax required HIGHLIGHTS Table Mountain Cape Peninsula & Winelands Route 62 Magnificent scenery Quaint & charming towns Knysna Lagoon & Heads Encounter with elephants Durban s beaches and Indian market UNESCO World Heritage Site isimangaliso Wetlands Park Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve safari Zululand Multi-cultural experiences Swaziland Kruger National Park safari Panorama Route

17 Itinerary Day 1-6 Day 1 Monday Arrival Cape Town Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by your tourguide and assisted with your transfer to your hotel. Afternoon collection from the hotel by your Travel guide for a scheduled City Tour a geographical and cultural extravaganza showing you Cape Town from its historical beginnings to modern buildings and malls. The tour commences with a tour of Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included, approx.. R250pp for 2016). In the city itself, we visit the Company Gardens, the S.A. Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the vibrant and arty flea market, Greenmarket Square. Return to the hotel by 17h30. Dinner to own arrangements. Overnight at Pepperclub Hotel (deluxe studio) or similar Day 2 Tuesday Cape Point & Peninsula Breakfast This morning you will be collected for your scheduled full day Cape Point & Peninsula Tour. We travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach (optional boat trip to Seal Island to own account). Continue via Chapman s Peak, one of the world s most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch at a nearby restaurant (for own account), we go on to historic Simon s Town a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful boulders Beach. Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. End the day with a visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens which is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape Flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. The tour ends upon return to your hotel during the late afternoon. Dinner by own arrangement. Overnight at Pepperclub Hotel (deluxe studio) or similar Day 3 Wednesday Cape Winelands Breakfast Today you embark on a scheduled full day Cape Winelands Tour. This is a delightful drive, which winds its way to the heart of the Cape winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to the wine country via the N2 to the heart of South Africa s wine industry, Stellenbosch, boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are truly spoilt for choice when we enjoy our first wine tasting of the day. Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. We enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants (lunch to own account). Time permitting, a visit to a Paarl region estate would be included to round off the day s wine-tasting experiences before heading back to Cape Town. Dinner to own arrangements. Overnight at Pepperclub Hotel (standard room) or similar Day 4 Thursday Cape Town / Route 62 / Oudtshoorn Breakfast, Dinner Depart Cape Town and travel along Route 62 to Barrydale for lunch (not included in cost). Continue to Oudtshoorn the feather capital of the world. Visit a working ostrich farm for a guided tour. Check into your accommodation in the late afternoon before enjoying dinner. Overnight De Opstal Country Lodge (standard room) or similar Day 5 Friday Oudtshoorn / Knysna / Plettenberg Bay Breakfast, Dinner Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves one of the natural wonders of the world. Continue to the lagoon side town of Knysna the gem of the Garden Route. Enjoy leisure time at the Knysna Waterfront before proceeding to The Crags near Plettenberg Bay. Embark on an informative cruise up the Keurbooms River before arriving at your accommodation where you shall spend the following two nights. Freshen up before dinner at the lodge. Overnight The Country House (standard room) or similar Day 6 Saturday Plettenberg Bay area (Breakfast, Dinner) After breakfast, get up-close-and-personal with nature at the Elephant Sanctuary. With the help of the resident African elephants and the well-informed guides, you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Elephants. The visit presents you with the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. After lunch (for own account), visit Birds of Eden the largest free-flight bird aviary in the world. The sanctuary stems from the need to create a safe environment in which to release a large collection of free-flight African birds and also enables bird owners to release their pet birds into Birds of Eden, after undergoing rehabilitation. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight The Country House (standard room) or similar

18 Itinerary Day 7-10 Day 7 Sunday Plettenaberg Bay / Port Elizabeth Breakfast After breakfast and check-out formalities, journey along the final leg of the Garden Route to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the garden of the Garden Route to Tsitsikamma National Park. Enjoy a walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. Arrive in Port Elizabeth at approximately 18h00 with drop-off at the hotel. Dinner is by own arrangement. Overnight: Radisson Blu Port Elizabeth (standard room) or similar Day 8 Monday Port Elizabeth / Durban Breakfast This morning you shall be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival at King Shaka International Airport, you will be met by an your tourguide and transferred to the hotel.embark on an afternoon city tour of Durban, with your tourguide, a tour dedicated to the discovery of the cultural & historical contrasts of this cosmopolitan city where east meets west. Drive along Durban s distinctive beachfront, the Golden Mile, past the art-deco buildings and ushaka Marine World to The Point at the harbour entrance. Drive along Victoria Embankment and through the city past buildings of historical significance such as the Natal Museum, City Hall and the Play House Theatre. Return to your hotel for overnight. Dinner is to your own arrangements. Overnight: The Benjamin Boutique Hotel (standard room) or similar Day 9 Tuesday Durban / Hluhluwe / Zululand Breakfast, Dinner Early morning departure immediately after breakfast. Travel along the Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal to St Lucia which is located at the southern extremity of the isimangaliso Wetland Park a World Heritage Site. Here you embark on an estuarine boat trip which provides an opportunity to view crocodiles, hippo and numerous bird species, including the elusive Kingfisher Eagle, in their natural habitat. Continue to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve for an afternoon of game viewing. The Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve covers a combined area of ha and it was here that the white rhino was saved from extinction. Evening arrival at your hotel in time for dinner before retiring for the day. Overnight: Ghost Mountain Inn (standard room) or similar Day 10 Wednesday Zululand (Breakfast, Dinner) Enjoy a morning at leisure to relax or embark on one of the optional morning activities on offer from the lodge. Later in the day, embark on an afternoon scenic drive up the Lebombo Mountains, offering views over Lake Jozini. At the summit and as the setting sun transforms the sky into a tapestry of colours, stop for sundowners. The drive will be combined with a visit to a local and authentic Zulu homestead for a glimpse into Zulu life in today s world. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight: at Ghost Mountain Inn (standard room) or similar

19 Itinerary Day Day 11 Thursday Zululand / Swaziland Breakfast After breakfast, travel to the Royal Kingdom of Swaziland. This tiny mountainous kingdom is filled with bygone African traditions and culture and offers beautiful scenery and attractions such as game reserves and art & craft outlets to name a few. Travel via Big Bend and visit the Swazi Candle Factory where each candle is made and finished by hand using the age-old technique millefiore. No two are the same and the range boasts an astonishing array of patterns, shapes and designs. After spending some time at the craft markets arrive at your hotel located in the beautiful Ezulwini Valley. Dinner by own arrangements. Overnight Royal Swazi Spa (standard room) or similar Day 12 Friday Swaziland / Hazyview Breakfast, Lunch This morning the tour continues through Swaziland. En route you will stop at the Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen create beautiful sculptures and artwork from molten glass. At the Jeppe s Reef border, enjoy a showcase of the traditional Swazi culture followed by traditional lunch at the Matsamo Cultural Village. Continue the journey to the Land of the Rising Sun Mpumalanga, and your hotel. Arrive in the late afternoon followed by dinner. Overnight Perry s Bridge Hollow (standard room) or similar Day 13 Saturday Kruger National Park Breakfast, Dinner Early morning transfer to the Kruger National Park for a morning open vehicle safari through the Kruger National Park. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. At nearly 2 million hectares, the reserve is the flagship of South African National Parks and is home to an impressive number of flora and fauna. Return to your hotel in the afternoon and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. You will have the option to return to the Kruger National Park to absorb the tranquil beauty of an evening safari (additional charge). Overnight Perry s Bridge Hollow (standard room) or similar. Day 14 Sunday Hazyview / Johannesburg Breakfast Breakfast and check-out of the hotel. Depart Hazyview and travel to Johannesburg via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route is the Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points one has a view of the 33km long gorge, which starts at Bourke s Luck Potholes and ends at the Three Rondavels. Time and weather permitting, stop at God s Window. Late afternoon arrival at your Johannesburg based hotel or at O.R.Tambo International Airport for your onward flight arrangements (suggest departure flight is booked for the following day, or no earlier than 20h00). TERMS & CONDITIONS Scheduled Day & Escorted Tours General: A minimum of 2 people are required to run all tours All tours are subject to availability at time of booking All fully escorted tour prices are subject to the availability of accommodation mentioned. Prices are thus subject to change and will be re-confirmed to the client Payment: 25% deposit is due and payable on booking of tour. 75 % balance is due 30 days prior to tour start date. 100% payment due if tours booked within 30 days of the tour start date. Cancellations: All amendments & cancellations must be in writing. For any reservation within 30 days of arrival date, a charge of the full value of the service booked will be made and any refund is subject to the discretion of management. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Further Terms & Conditions available on request

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