Exotic. Kenya & South Africa. Highlights of the tour

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1 Exotic Kenya & South frica Highlights of the tour complete all inclusive exotic tour Stay in top quality hotels aily buffet breakfast at the hotels. Services of professional and experienced Tour Manager traveling with you throughout your tour. KEN Stay night at Mount Kenya Safari Club Enjoy meals in the comfort of your lodges in Kenya Stay nights in Masai Mara - The Word famous game reserve Once in a lifetime chance to see the Big Five Rhinos, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes and Lions Stay night at the Naivasha Lodge at Naivasha. Extensive game drives included to experience the wild from up close. Photograph yourself at the Equator. Black Rhinos, While Rhinos, Waterbucks, Wild Buffaloes, Baboons, etc. Stay night in - the capital of kenya Visit the Langata Giraffe Centre in. SOUTH FRIC Stay 03 nights at scenic Ride the cable car to the top of the beautiful Table Mountain for breathtaking views. Guided city tour of Visit the famous Victoria and the lfred Waterfront - s biggest tourist attraction Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Exciting tour to the Cape of Good Hope Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island. Visit Cape Point where the tlantic and the Indian Ocean meet View the Jackass penguins at Boulders beach Visit Simons s Town Stay nights at paradise on Earth Cruise on the Lagoon Visit Cango Caves - beautiful stalagmite and stalactitte formations Stay night at Johannesburg and enjoy an orientation tour 66 67

2 Welcome aboard! rrive into. On to luxurious Mt Kenya Safari Club drive across the equator. Today enter the world of ir Tours Holidays as you embark on your exciting tour of Kenya. On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International irport,, you will be met by our professional and experienced tour manager / local representative in the arrival area located outside the customs hall. (Please arrive at the airport prior to 1500 hrs. Reconfirm the exact timings & details about the tour, Hotels & meeting place with the tour manager). Later drive to Mt Kenya and check in at Mount Kenya Safari Club. With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort s 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club s illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. This evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner. Overnight at Mount Kenya Safari Club or similar in Mt. Kenya () Exotic Kenya & South frica Johannesburg Msai Mara Mt Kenya Naivasha Enjoy Game rive in OlPejeta Sweet waters. Onto Naivasha. n early morning game drive in OlPejeta Sweet waters Conservancy. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including all the Big Five (the endangered black rhino, leopard, elephant, buffalo and lion). Later after an merican breakfast at the lodge, check-out and drive to Lake Naivasha. On arrival enjoy lunch and later enjoy boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Tonight enjoy a delicious dinner at the Lodge. Overnight stay at Lake NaivashaSopa Lodge or similar in Naivasha (B, L, ) 11 NIGHTS 12 S Mt. Kenya OlPajeta Naivasha Masai Mara Oudtshoorn Johannesburg Game Viewing Masai Mara Onto the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve! fter an merican breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the world-famous Masai Mara Game 03 Reserve and enjoy the spectacular scenery. rrive at the lodge in time for lunch and later, check in at the lodge. The Mara offers wildlife in variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe; over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. In the fternoon, enjoy an enthralling gameviewing drive. Spotting Lions, Rhinos, Hippos, Crocodiles, Giraffe, Wildebeests, Zebras, Buffaloes, Warthogs, Hyenas, Jackals, and a variety of antelopes is the highlight of your day. View from Mt Kenya Safari Club This evening, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at your lodge. Overnight stay at Mara Keekorok Lodge or Similar in Masai Mara. (B, L, ) full day of game-viewing! Early morning, you set out on an exciting game-drive to view the teeming wildlife savoring their morning kill. 04 rive around to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Return to your lodge just in time for breakfast. Later, enjoy the stunning surroundings as you have time at leisure. fter a sumptuous lunch at your lodge, proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous Big Five. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at your lodge. Overnight stay at Mara Keekorok Lodge or Similar in Masai Mara (B, L, ) City tour of. Visit Langata Giraffe Center Today after an merican breakfast, checkout and proceed to for a city tour. The city tour takes you 05 to s ancient landmark buildings Parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference Center with the monument of 1stfounding President of Kenya MzeeJomo Kenyatta, and to a lookout point where spectacular views of the city of awaits you, then onto The City market for some shopping. Visit the fascinating Langata Giraffe Center which enables you to come face to face with the Rothschild Giraffe and have the pleasure of hand feeding them giraffe food. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant. Then proceed to your hotel & check-in. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight stay at mber Hotel or similar in. (B,L,) On to picturesque South frica fter an merican breakfast at the hotel, check out & drive to the airport to board your flight to 06 (flight cost not included). rrive into late afternoon, proceed to your hotel and check in. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight stay at President Hotel or similar in. (B, PL,) 07 Enjoy the city sights of on a guided city tour. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain. fter an merican breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting guided city tour of this beautiful city with the majestic Table Mountain in the backdrop. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and coastline. Then through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South frican Museum, with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Castle and other interesting sights. Enjoy lunch. Then visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and lfred Waterfront. This is South frica s most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. Today, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight stay at President Hotel or similar in. (B,LL,) 08 Visit the famous Cape of Good Hope. See the Jackass penguins. Visit Simon s Town. Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full day Tour of Cape Point. We flank the cold tlantic Giraffe Centre Table Mountain 68 69

3 WHT OUR TOUR PRICE INCLUES (Contd.) Masai Mara night accommodation at mber Hotel or similar in. 03 nights accommodation at President Hotel or similar in Cape Town nights accommodation at Log Inn or similar in. night accommodation at PeermontMondior or similar in Johannesburg. MELS aily breakfast at the hotel. aily Local / Indian / Western / vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches aily Indian vegetarian & non-vegetarian dinners TRNSFERS Kenya ll Transfers and excursions as specified 4x4 land cruiser or any upgrade version and air conditioned Please note Safari vehicles in Kenya are NOT air conditioned. South frica ll transfers and excursions as specified in the itinerary will be by an air conditioned coach TIPS & PORTGE Tips to be paid to the Guides/river while on tour. Water bottle (1 litre) per person per day on safari Water during meals in Kenya only TOUR MNGER Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour TOUR COST KEN & SOUTH FRIC Per Person on Twin Share : US 3,600 Child (with bed) : US 2,550 Single Room Supplement : US 800 -ON VICTORI FLLS (ZMBI) WITH CHOBE NTIONL PRK MIN. 15 PSSNGERS Per Person on Twin Share : US 950 Child (with bed) : US 550 Single Room Supplement : US 150 -ON KRUGER NTIONL PRK MIN. 15 PSSNGERS Per Person on Twin Share : US 1,800 Child (with bed) : US 1550 Single Room Supplement : US 400 -ON TNZNI MIN. 15 PSSNGERS Per Person on Twin Share : US 2,865 Child (with bed) : US 1,980 Single Room Supplement : US 480 Note: In case of a triple room, the 3rd person in the room will get a rollaway bed. The room size may be the same as the double room. Triple room will be on request and Supplement Charges will be applicable Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case of any one member sharing room with other cancel their reservations. person below 12 years is considered a child. 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 half an hour cruise to Seal Island. 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 tlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis rake the Explorer once called it the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe. nd rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South frica. Evening free at leisure. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight stay at President Hotel or similar in. (B, LL, ) 09 Onto. Enjoy Lagoon Cruise fter breakfast, check out from the Hotel & proceed to via Mossel Bay situated exactly half way between the provincial capital of the Western Cape Province and Port Elizabeth. fter Lunch continue your drive to. On arrival transfer to the Hotel & check in. Later in the evening enjoy a beautiful cruise on the Lagoon. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner Overnight stay at Log Inn or similar in. (B, LL, ) WHT OUR TOUR PRICE INCLUES SIGHTSEEING N EXCURSIONS KEN Mt. Kenya : Photo stop at the equator OlPajeta : Enjoy game drive Naivasha : Boat ride on Lake Naivasha Masai Mara : Enthralling game viewing drives : Visit the Masai Mara National Reserve : Chance to see the Big Five : City tour of : Visit Langata Giraffe Center SOUTH FRIC Jackass Penguins Boulders Beach : Guided city tour including drive past Malay Quarter, South frican Museum, the Castle etc., : Cable car to the top of Table Mountain : Full-day tour to the Cape of Good Hope 10 Visit an Ostrich Farm and Cheetah Ranch. fter an merican breakfast at the hotel, drive to Oudtshoorn. On arrival into Oudtshoorn proceed to the Ostrich Farm where you can enjoy shows performed by well-trained birds. ou also have the opportunity to ride this magnificent bird and try your luck at breaking an ostrich egg, which is an impossible task. fter this exciting visit, drive to the Cheetah Ranch, where you marvel at the grace and beauty of the world s fastest animal. Visit the famous Cango Caves, where the stalactite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight. Enjoy a lunch enroute today. rive Back to. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight stay at Log Inn or similar in (B, LL, ) Onto Johannesburg. fter an merican breakfast at the hotel, checkout & proceed to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg 11 (Flight cost not included). On arrival at Johannesburg International irport, proceed for lunch and enjoy a panoramic orientation tour of Johannesburg. Later proceed to the Hotel and check in. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Overnight at Hotel PeermontMondioror similar in Johannesburg. (B, LL, ) 12 Scenic Lagoon Farewell!!! fter an merican breakfast check out and drive to irport ON OUR OWN to board flight to return home with wonderful memories of your tour with ir Tours Holidays, which we re sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B) WHT OUR TOUR PRICE INCLUES (Contd.) : View the Jackass penguins at Boulders beach : Visit Simons Town : Entrance to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens : Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island : Enjoy a cruise on Lagoon. : Visit the Ostrich Farm. : Visit the Cango Caves : Visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch Johannesburg : Enjoy a panoramic orientation tour of the city. CCOMMOTION night accommodation at Mount Kenya Safari Club or similar in Mt. Kenya night accommodation at Lake Sopa Lodge Club or similar in Naivasha. nights accommodation at Mara Keekorok Lodge or Similar in VISS REQUIRE TO TRVEL ON OUR TOUR US Citizens : Multiple entry Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Tanzania visa Green Card Holders : Multiple entry Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania & South frica visa Indian National : Multiple entry Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania & South frica visa s per the Consulate/Embassy requirement one has to procure yellow fever vaccination certificate. Cost of above mentioned Visas is not included in your Tour Price. PREPOST TOUR CCOMMOTION Cost of Pre/Post Tour accommodation in / Johannesburg will be available on request OVERSES TRVEL INSURNCE It is extremely important to possess an overseas travel insurance policy before you travel on your tour. It s very important to find out whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas, your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors and hospital visits in other countries. lways look into the aspects of covering your trip for unforseen events. Please be informed that insurance taken within 15 days from the day of deposit mayoffer certain additional benefit (e.g. Pre-existing coverage). EPRTURE TES July : 31 ugust : 29 November : 28 Note: Tour starts in on the above mentioned dates. There could be a possibility of flight departure on the previous evening) WHT OUR TOUR PRICE OES NOT INCLUES Cost of International/Internal ir Ticket Cost of deviation: In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking. Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you have opted for deviation or purchase on separate ticket & not traveling under group ticketing. Cost of visas to travel on the tour Medical/ Travel insurance ny expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels, cruise shore excursion and any type of beverages in cruise etc. nything not specified under inclusions. Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in What your tour price includes eparture taxes except where included. Incidental tips/gratuities to hotel/lodge staff, gratuities payable to cruise. IMPORTNT ll tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 35 full paying passengers traveling together. Incase there are less than 35 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on any another departure date. POINTS TO BE NOTE Please refer to pages 123 to 126 for details 70 71

4 dd-on Victoria Falls with Chobe National Park Extension to Kruger National Park NIGHTS 03 S 03 NIGHTS 04 S Zimbabwe. Sundowner Cruise Today arrive LVI irport and transfer to Victoria Falls, cross border into Zimbabwe (cross border formalities en route) and proceed to the hotel & check in. Lunch at the hotel. Later depart for your Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River. The Boat meanders slowly upstream along the length of the National Park. Heed the call of frica while sipping traditional cocktails and enjoying snacks. Following this memorable experience you will be transferred back to your Hotel. Tonight enjoy local dinner at the hotel Overnight at The Elephant Hills Resort or similar in Zimbabwe (LL, L) Full day safari to Chobe National Park fter breakfast at the hotel proceed for a full day seatin-coach safari to Chobe National Park. One of the only two places in the world where four countries - Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana meet in the middle of the river. Cruise along the banks of the Chobe River which flows between the Chobe National Park and Namibia, past several islands, enjoying sightseeing s of the vast elephant herds, numerous buffalos, antelope and other wildlife, gazing on rain sweetened grass along the shores. Embark on your open 4x4 safari to explore the scenic wilderness of Chobe National Park. Experience one of the world s finest game reserves, home to thousands of elephants as well as four of the Big Five, including the majestic lion. Tonight enjoy local dinner at the hotel Overnight at The Elephant Hills Resort or similar in Zimbabwe (B, LL, L) 03 Farewell! fter Breakfast at the hotel check-out and proceed to VF airport for your flight back home. (B) WHT OUR TOUR PRICE INCLUES SIGHTSEEING N EXCURSIONS Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River Full day safari to Chobe National Park Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls (If time permits) HOTELS nights accommodation at The Elephant Hills Resort or similar in Zimbabwe MELS aily breakfast Local / Western vegetarian / non vegetarian lunches Local / Western vegetarian / non vegetarian dinners TIPS & PORTGE Tips to be paid to the Guides/river while on tour. TOUR MNGER Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour (Subject to 15 full paying passengers) VISS REQUIRE TO TRVEL ON OUR TOUR ouble entry South frica Visa Single entry Zambia Visa ouble entry Zimbabwe Visa Cost of above mentioned visa is not included in your tour price. Onto Kruger National Park Today you will be met by your driver & guide for your private transfer to the Kruger National Park (approximately 6-7 hour s drive). On arrival enjoy lunch at the lodge. Later, proceed for afternoon game drive which may continue into the early evening in order to view the nocturnal animals as well. Tonight enjoy dinner at the Lodge. Kruger National Park (LL, ) Full day game drive Today is an exciting and early start to the day. Proceed on an early morning game drive into the park. The lodge s professional rangers are all experts and well trained to give all guests the best possible opportunity of locating wildlife. Be enthralled by the magic and absorb the peace in the bush. Later return to the lodge for breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure for you to relax. fter lunch, depart on an afternoon Game rive that continues into the night. inner is served at the lodge upon return from the game drive. Kruger National Park (B, LL, ) 03 Full day game drive Today is an exciting and early start to the day. Proceed on an early morning game drive into the park. The lodge s professional rangers are all experts and well trained to give all guests the best possible opportunity of locating wildlife. Be enthralled by the magic and absorb the peace in the bush. Later return to the lodge for breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure for you to relax. fter lunch, depart on an afternoon Game rive that continues into the night. inner is served at the lodge upon return from the game drive. Kruger National Park (B, LL, ) 04 Farewell! fter a buffet breakfast at the lodge, check out and drive to Johannesburg airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour. (B) WHT OUR TOUR PRICE INCLUES SIGHTSEEING N EXCURSIONS 03 nights accommodation at Shishangeni Private Lodge or similar in Kruger National Park Game drives as mentioned in the above itinerary ll transfers & excursion as specified in the itinerary MELS aily buffet breakfast aily local / western vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches aily Indian vegetarian/ non vegetarian dinners TIPS & PORTGE Tips to driver & guide Porterage of bag (20 kgs) per person at hotels only TOUR MNGER Services of an experienced Tour Manager throughout the tour (subject to minimum of 15 full paying passengers) 72 73

5 Post tour Tanzania the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Enjoy packed lunch in the crater. Overnight at NgorongoroSopa Lodge or similar (B, PL, ) Ngorongoro rusha fter an merican breakfast at the hotel, check out & drive to the rusha airport to board flight to return 06 home with wonderful memories of your tour with ir Tours Holidays, which we re sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B) Ngorongoro WHT OUR TOUR PRICE INCLUES SIGHTSEEING N EXCURSIONS Enjoy Game rive in Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro CCOMMOTION night accomodation at Lake ManyaraKilimamoja Lodge or similar nights accomodation at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar nights accomodation at NgorongoroSopa Lodge or similar MELS aily buffet breakfast aily Indian / western/vegetarian / non-vegetarian lunches aily Indian / western / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners TRNSFERS Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicles with a pop up roof for easier game view. VT pplicable Value dded Tax by Govt. of Tanzania. WTER, TIPS & PORTERGE: 1 liter bottled mineral water per person per day Tips to be paid to the Guides/river while on tour. TOUR MNGER Services of a professional and experienced tour manager throughout your tour (subject to minimum of 15 full paying passengers) 05 NIGHTS 06 S Welcome aboard! rrive into Kilimanjaro. Onto Lake Manyara. Today enter the world of ir Tours Holidays as you embark on your exciting tour of Tanzania. On arrival at Kilimanjaro irport, you will be met by our professional and experienced tour manager / local representative in the arrival area located outside the customs hall. On arrival drive to rusha. Enjoy lunch and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive (if time permits) after which you check in to your lodge. Enjoy dinner in the lodge. Overnight at Lake ManyaraKilimamoja Lodge or similar (L, ) Enjoy game rive. On to Serengeti fter breakfast, proceed to Serengeti National Park. Today enjoy a packed lunch. Enjoy a game drive in the Park enroute to the lodge. rriving at your lodge, find yourselves deep in the heart of this famous migration corridor. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar (B, PL, ) Serengeti Game rive fter breakfast, enjoy the morning and afternoon game drives. Behind the masses of migrating animals, follow 03 the ever-searching predators watch as this life and death drama unfolds before you. Enjoy a lunch at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or similar (B, L, ) 04 Onto Ngorongoro fter breakfast, drive across the Serengeti plains viewing game en route and arrive at Olduvai Gorge (Optional). Lunch at the lodge. fternoon at leisure Overnight at NgorongoroSopa Lodge or similar (B, L, ) 05 Ngorongoro Game rive fter breakfast, descend into the crater for a session of game-viewing. Ngorongoro is one of the finest game viewing areas in frica and dubbed by some as Ngorongoro Crater 74 75