SOUTH AFRICA THE OFFER 11 DAY $ DAY EXTENSION $5999 XXX $XXX

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1 SOUTH AFRICA $ 4399 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE 38 THAT S % OFF TYPICALLY $7099 CAPE PENSINSULA CAPE TOWN MABULA GAME RESERVE THE OFFER Even if you weren t born there, it s easy to feel at home in South Africa. With wide, open savannah plains teeming with all kinds of exotic creatures - it s the place to live out your wildest, childhood dreams. Grab the opportunity to go on safari and experience the thrill of Africa for yourself, on this magical 11-day tour of Cape Town and beyond. Feel the thrill of a fully-guided safari as you go in search of lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo and more in Mabula Game Reserve. Take an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland of Cape Point with its magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages. Learn all about the fascinating history of South Africa with city tours of Cape Town and Soweto. For those on the extension package, the spectacular waterfalls of the UNESCO-listed Victoria Falls are yours for the taking, as is a very special Zambezi Sunset Cruise. Includes return international flights, 1 internal flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, 4 star accommodation, 16 meals including three meals a day while on safari, transportation by A/C vehicles and open air 4x4 vehicles, return airport transfers and more. 11 DAY $ DAY EXTENSION $5999 XXX $XXX Want to make your trip an even better bucket-list experience? Upgrade to the 14 day package with Victoria Falls pre-tour extension. *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure.

2 THE ITINERARY Day 1 Australia - Cape Town, South Africa Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Cape Town, South Africa! Fly with South African Airways and Virgin Australia (subject to availability). *Please note: Adelaide customers may have up to an 8 hour stopover in Perth due to flight scheduling Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to Cape Town Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town Meals included: None Day 3 Cape Town Half Day City Tour After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely half day Cape Town city tour. Including all the must-sees, this introduction is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling modern shopping malls of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. End the tour by taking an optional ride on the cable car up Table Mountain (the ticket is not included as it is weather dependent). The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Full Day Peninsula Tour 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 all the way to Cape Point. In Simon s Town you will stop for the chance to see penguins and to have lunch (not included). On the way back you will also visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Note: The drive via Chapman s Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg (mountain pass in Cape Town) will be used as an alternative route when necessary. The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Cape Town Free Day Today is free at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join an optional Cape Wineland Full Day Tour (not included). Optional Activity: Cape Wineland Full Day Tour - $115 per person This delightful drive 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. Walk down the canallined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, you are truly spoilt for choice when you enjoy your first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate (or similar). Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many aw ard winning restaurants (lunch not included). Onward to Paarl, one of the Cape s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl wine route. Return to the bustle of city life after an enthralling day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel in the early evening. Includes: All transportation, 3 wine tastings and an English Speaking Guide. The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mabula Game Reserve This morning you will be picked up and transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Johannesburg (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival you will be met and transferred onwards to your safari lodge in Mabula Game Reserve (approx. 2.5 hours). Over the next 4 nights you will be able to experience Mabula Game Reserve s varied habitats which provide ideal conditions for an astounding selection of large mammals including elephants, lions, rhinos and other predators such as hyena and jackal, and a variety of antelope from red hartebeest to eland, gemsbok to blesbok. That s not to mention the elusive cheetah, cheeky

3 THE ITINERARY honey badger and the omnipresent crèches of warthogs that flit across one s path during your game drive at Mabula Game Lodge. Distinctly African in style, Mabula Game Lodge offers comfortable thatch-roof suites with luxury finishings. Mabula Game Lodge, Mabula Private Game Reserve Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 7 Mabula Private Game Reserve Safari drives are offered to lodge guests twice a day once early morning and again in time for sundowners in the late afternoon, and depending on the time of year you visit, each experience can be unique. Watch the vivid change of the seasons as the green thickets and grasslands give way to the bushveld greys and yellows of autumn. Feel the chilly winter air on your cheeks before sunrise and witness the rebirth of the bush as the first summer rains fall and with it the exciting arrival of lambing season. Mabula Game Lodge, Mabula Private Game Reserve Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 8 Mabula Private Game Reserve After a quick morning tea/coffee reception, you embark on an early morning game drive in search of wildlife once again. You will return to the lodge around mid-morning for breakfast and enjoy free time for the rest of the day. Just before sunset you will go on your second game drive of the day, for more wildlife viewing opportunities. Mabula Game Lodge, Mabula Private Game Reserve Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 9 Mabula Private Game Reserve Another full day of safari game drives including early morning and sunset drives with your qualified ranger. Last chance to spot wildlife and get your photos to wow the folks back home! Mabula Game Lodge, Mabula Private Game Reserve Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Day 10 Mabula Game Reserve, South Africa - Australia After your morning safari and breakfast, it s time to check out. You will be picked up and transferred to Johannesburg. On route you will enjoy a guided tour of Soweto. Soweto is a place of contrasts: pitted roads and littered sidewalks offset green parks; a mishmash of tin shanties; some their original grey or red brick, others beautifully renovated and some turned into luxurious mansions. The area is rich in history of the apartheid movement and also responsible for many political, sporting and social luminaries, including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu - two Nobel peace prize laureates, who once lived in the now world famous Vilakazi Street in Orlando West. (entrance fees to the Mandela House is not included). There may also be an opportunity for a dinner stop (not included). Arrive at Johannesburg Airport for your return flight back to Australia. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight Day 11 Arrive in Australia Itinerary - 2 Day 1-14 Day Cape Town, Mabula Game Reserve & Victoria Falls Package Australia - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (via Johannesburg)! Fly with South African Airways, SA Airlink and Virgin Australia (subject to availability). Meals included: In-Flight Day 2 Welcome to Victoria Falls Upon arrival into Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Victoria Falls Meals included: None Day 3 Victoria Falls Morning Guided Tour of the Falls This morning you will be collected and transferred to the Falls. Visiting Victoria Falls is a truly awe-inspiring experience the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight. En route, you may be taken past the Big Tree where you may stop and take photos. You will be

4 THE ITINERARY accompanied through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist you with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed. The afternoon will be spent at leisure. Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Victoria Falls Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Victoria Falls - Zambezi Sunset Cruise (approx. 2.5 hour cruise) Today you will have the morning and early afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon, you will be picked up and transferred to the jetty for your scheduled Zambezi Sundowner Cruise. The Zambezi sunset cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. You may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant as well as enjoy the many different bird species. The cruise includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks. Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Victoria Falls Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Victoria Falls - Cape Town (Day 2 of 11 Day Itinerary) Today after breakfast you will check out of your hotel and be transferred to the airport to board your connecting flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town, South Africa. Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where the extension tour concludes and you will meet the rest of the tour group. The PortsWood Hotel, Cape Town Meals included: Breakfast

5 TOUR INCLUSIONS 11 Day Package WHAT YOU GET Discover Cape Town on a half day city tour Enjoy a full day Cape Peninsula Tour Visit Cape Nature Reserve and the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Experience the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Relax with a free day at leisure in Cape Town Stay in Mabula Private Game Reserve, home to an abundance of wildlife and birds Search for elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, leopards and more Experience up to 7 safari game drives with a qualified ranger See elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo and leopards in open air 4x4 vehicles Tour the historic Soweto townships with a local guide FLIGHTS Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/MEL/BNE/ ADL/PER 1 internal flight: Cape Town to Johannesburg Fly with South African Airways Airline taxes and surcharges TRANSPORT Transportation by A/C vehicles and open air 4x4 vehicles TRANSFERS Return airport transfers 14 Day Package All of the above plus the following; 2 international flights (economy class): Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls to Cape Town 3 nights hotel accommodation in Victoria Falls 3 additional meals Enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world Look for hippos, crocodiles and elephants on a Zambezi River sunset cruise Return airport transfers ACCOMMODATION 4 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation 4 nights in the 4 star Mabula Game Lodge DINING Enjoy 16 meals including three meals a day while on safari TOUR ESSENTIALS Qualified safari field rangers and trackers English-speaking tour guides

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION *Please note: all information provided in this brochure is subject to both change and availability. Prior to purchase please check the current live deal at au or contact our customer service team on TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date information. If you have already purchased this deal, the terms and conditions on your Purchase Confirmation apply and take precedence over the information in this brochure BOOKING INFORMATION After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation, directing you to an online Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of purchase. Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. On purchasing this Travel Offer you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information. Please Note: all additional charges are payable direct to your Travel Consultant (unless otherwise stated). OFFER ESSENTIALS Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 25th November Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share. Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement applies: - 11 Day Package: $ Day Package: $1700 Departure Dates (2018) May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 June: 7, 14, 21 July: *5, *12, *19, 26 August: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 September: 6, 13, *20 ^October: 18, 25 ^November: 1, 8, 15 (SOLD OUT) Please Note: If departing on the 14 Day South African Highlights Package with the Victoria Falls Pre Tour Extension your departure date is 3 days prior. Surcharges Please note: dates/months with a * or ^ incur a high season surcharge * Flight high season surcharge of $300 per person/voucher ^ Land high season surcharge of $300 per person/voucher Departure Cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth FLIGHTS Full Service Airline(s) Used International Flights: South African Airways & SA Airlink plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). Domestic Flights: Virgin Australia plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). Arrive early in Cape Town, South Africa (11 Day Package Only) $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stay behind in Johannesburg, South Africa $200 per person, subject to availability Please note: - This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers. - No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued. - Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking. Stopover Packages Not available Flight Class Upgrades - Premium Economy: Not available. - Business Class: Buy now for $5999 per person (Australia to South Africa and South Africa to Australia sectors only). Please note: - All Premium Economy and Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your business class request the upgrade cost will be refunded). - On any upgrade purchase, short haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Used 11 Day Package 4 Star (self-rated) - Cape Town: The PortsWood Hotel - Mabula Game Reserve: Mabula Game Lodge 14 Day Extension Package 3-4 Star (self-rated) - Cape Town: The PortsWood Hotel - Mabula Game Reserve: Mabula Game Lodge - Victoria Falls: Cresta Sprayview Hotel Please note: rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel. Extra Nights - Cape Town, South Africa (Pre Tour): $240 per room including breakfast. - Mabula Game Lodge (Post Tour): $510 per room including full board and up to 2 safari game drives per day. Please note: extra nights are only available between 1st May - 30th September 2018 and are subject to availability until the time of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. Maximum Room Capacity 3 people (subject to availability). Child Policy - No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents. - Valid for Children/infants 8 years old and over. Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed. Triple Share No discounts apply for 3rd person travelling. Full price applies, subject to availability. Please inquire further with a TripADeal representative Bedding Configuration

7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability). Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire on booking if you require this option. GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 10 per vehicle. Optional Tours / Activities Day 3: Table Mountain Cable Car Ticket approx. ZAR 255 per person (approx. $25 AUD) payable on tour Day 5: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour (Cape Town) - $115 per person Please Note: - prices are based on per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable direct to the tour operator in the currency specified. - The Full Day Cape Winelands optional tour must be purchased during checkout or with our reservations team up to 120 days prior to travel - Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. EXCLUSIONS - Visa fees and requirements (A visa for South Africa is not required if travelling on an Australian passport, however a visa is required for Zimbabwe, purchased on arrival) - Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary - Optional gratuities/tipping - Optional activities/tours - Personal expenses - Travel insurance (Mandatory) Please Note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town has a Mediterranean-style climate: wet and cool winters, dry and warm summers. The annual average temperature in Cape Town is a delightful 17 C. Cape Town lies on the 34th latitude South, together with Casablanca, Los Angeles and Sydney. Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg is situated on the highveld plateau, and has a subtropical highland climate. The city enjoys a sunny climate, with the summer months (October to April) characterised by hot days followed by afternoon thundershowers and cool evenings, and the winter months (May to September) by dry, sunny days followed by cold nights. Temperatures in Johannesburg are usually fairly mild due to the city s high elevation, with an average maximum daytime temperature in January of 25.6 C, dropping to an average maximum of around 16 C in June. The UV index for Johannesburg in summers is extreme, often reaching due to the high elevation and proximity to the equator. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe October is the hottest month in Victoria Falls with an average temperature of 27 C and the coldest is June at 17 C. TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER Tour Guide: Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/ attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group. Tour Leader: An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined. Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. COACH TOUR Meals: 16 meals are included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. You can also enquire about any allergies and food and if necessary advise meals to be to be prepared with any medication you require. Luggage: You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of their luggage from the coach. Gratuities: Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour and are optional and at the customer s discretion. Fitness Level Required / Mobility: Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile. Please note: a basic level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel. VISAS South Africa A tourist visa is not required if travelling to South Africa on an Australian Passport Zimbabwe Passengers travelling on an Australian passport entering Zimbabwe for tourism purposes are required to pay for a single entry, 30-day visa on point of entry into Victoria Falls and costs $50 USD (subject to change). This is only required for travellers purchasing the 14 day package. Please Note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION and what personal identification is required. INSURANCE We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information. SCHEDULE OF FEES Voluntary Changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue. 1st Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. 2nd Change - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Subsequent changes - $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 30 days of departure $ person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Changes within 14 days of departure $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider. Name Changes Due To Passenger Error If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $ per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/ cruise company/ other travel provider will apply.