Our First South African Journey

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1 PRESENTS Our First South African Journey April 9-21, 2011 Join us to experience the people, the beautiful places, and the Big Five Aviva Travel Group Post Office Box Chicago, IL Website: Address: Telephone:

2 Day 1- Sunday, April 10, 2011 Our South African Itinerary We will be met at Cape Town Airport and transferred to the Victoria and Alfred Hotel. We are at this lovely hotel for a 3 night stay with breakfast included each morning. Dinner is on our own with many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel on the V & A Waterfront. Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel in a Piazza- facing room (on a Bed & Breakfast basis). Day #2 Monday, April 11, 2011 We will be picked up at 9:00 AM for a City Centre Tour, Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula Tour (includes all entrance fees). Lunch will be at Harbour House. Lunch is included, but drinks are not. We will return to the hotel at 5:00 PM. Table Mountain Cable Car you will be riding At 7:00 PM we are picked up for dinner at Emily s. Dinner is included, but not drinks. We will be transferred back to the V & A hotel after dinner. Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel in a Piazza. Day #3 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 The morning is for our own leisure. We will be picked up at 1:30 PM to enjoy an afternoon visiting various community projects with Uthando SA. At 7:00 PM we will be picked up for dinner at Five Flies. Transportation and Dinner are included but not drinks.

3 Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel. Day # 4 Wednesday, April 13, 2011 We will be picked up from the V & A Hotel at 9:00 AM for a morning shopping trip the guides will ascertain your interests beforehand and then schedule appointments with galleries, jewelry shops, arts and crafts dealers. We continue onto Winelands, to Moyo at Spier for lunch and local entertainment (includes a set menu lunch but not drinks. Following lunch, we will be transferred to the Village of Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands, where you will check into Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa. At 5:00 PM our coach will take us to the centre of the Village so that we can enjoy the boutiques and atmosphere of the village and have dinner at any restaurant we choose, as it is on our own. At 8:00 the coach will transfer us back to our hotel. Overnight at the Le Franschhoek Hotel in a standard room on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Day # 5 Thursday, April 14, 2011 We will be collected from Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa at 10:00 AM for a full day tour of the Winelands. We will be dropped off at the hotel at 4:00 PM (cost includes entrance fees and lunch at La Petite Ferme but not drinks. We will be collected from Le Franschhoek Hotel at 6:30 PM and transferred to La Petite Dauphine (boutique winery and fruit farm) for a gourmet braal (that is a barbeque). Transfer back to the hotel after dinner. Overnight at the Le Franschhoek Hotel in a standard room on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

4 Day # 6 Friday, April 15, 2011 We will be collected from the le Franschhoek Hotel and transferred to Cape Town Airport in time for the flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, we will be met and transferred to the Westcliff Hotel. We will make our own arrangements for the afternoon. We will be picked up and take to Linger Longer for dinner. (includes set menu but not drinks. Transfer back to the hotel afterwards. Overnight at the Westcliff Hotel in a Standard Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Day # 7 Saturday, April 16, 2011 We will be collected from the Westcliff Hotel at 9:00 AM for a tour of Johannesburg, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Lunch at Wandies Place in Soweto (excluding drinks) Drop off at the hotel at 4:00 PM to freshen up before heading to the Lesedi Cultural Village for a tour followed by dinner and entertainment (includes set menu but not drinks). Transfer back to the hotel Overnight at the Westcliff Hotel in a Standard Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Day # 8 Sunday, April 17, 2011 We will be collected from the Westcliff Hotel at 11:00 AM for a shopping tour the guides will ascertain our interests beforehand and then schedule appointments with galleries, jewelry shops, arts and crafts dealers. Lunch at the Famous Butchers Grill. Overnight at the Westcliff Hotel in a Standard Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

5 Day # 9 Monday, April 18, 2011 We will be collected from the Westcliff Hotel and transferred to Johannesberg Airport in time for flight to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, we will be collected and transferred to Thornybush Game Reserve. Afternoon Game activities Overnight at Thornybush Game Lodge in Suite on a fully-inclusive basis. Day # 10 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Morning and afternoon game activities and the rest of the day at leisure Overnight at Thornybush Game Lodge in Suite on a fully in inclusive basis. Day # 11 Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Morning Game activities. We will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport. OR Optional Trip to Victoria Falls Includes: Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone Transfer from Livingstone Airport to Royal Livingstone 2 nights accommodation at the Royal Livingstone in a Luxury Room on a bed & Breakfast Basis Sunset cruise on the African Queen along the Zambezi River (includes drinks and snacks ) Tour of the Victoria Falls (including transfers to and from the Falls) Transfer from the Royal Livingstone to Livingstone Airport Flight from Livingstone to Johannesburg

6 Cape Town OUR SOUTH AFRICAN HOTELS Victoria and Alfred Hotel You can feel the ambience of colonial Cape Town as you step into the foyer, sense the past of shipwrecks and storms that color every corner, then relax in the elegant contemporary bedrooms and savor the atmosphere of the world s most famous working harbor. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honor of the Queen of England and her son. Prince Alfred visited the Cape in 1870 and officially opened the Breakwater basin, today s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

7 Village of Franschhoek, in the Cape Winelands Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa Located in the world famous Cape Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa has become one of the most romantic getaways in its class. Capturing the essence of five star luxury, the impeccably appointed Le Franschhoek offers unparalleled views of the Franschhoek Mountains and is the perfect setting for a taste of the legendary Cape Wine Routes. Located on the site of one of Franschhoek s original country retreats, Le Franschhoek retains its elusive charm with a contemporary Cape Dutch feel. Features include a destination Camelot Spa and world-class conference facilities coupled with one of the most beautiful settings in the Winelands. Johannesburg Westcliff Hotel The Westcliff part of the exclusive collection of Orient-Express Hotels - is one of Johannesburg s most luxurious hotels. Located in the peaceful residential suburb of Westcliff, the hotel is built on a hillside in the style of a Mediterranean village, with spectacular views over the city s Zoological Gardens. The hotel's vertiginous vantage point is becoming renowned as a location to enjoy the celestial splendors of the African night skies - from rare eclipses to spectacular star fields and full moons rising- not forgetting the twinkling city nightscapes, which are always in evidence. While on a clear day one can almost see forever from the Westcliff's vantage, guests can explore the horizons even further by making use of the telescope which has been installed on the pool terrace.

8 Thornybush Game Reserve Nestled in the heart of Big Five country adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, with a huge diversity of mammal and bird species, lies over 10,000 hectares of pristine African Bushveld - this is the Thornybush Game Reserve. It is here that a superlative safari destination, the elegant and exclusive Thornybush Game Lodge, awaits discovery by the discerning traveler. Unrivalled big game viewing is complemented by exquisite accommodation and sublime cuisine. Superb attention to detail and highly personalized service make for a memorable stay. This lodge has been rated as 5-star by the South African Tourism Grading Council. Our stay in the Thornybush Game Reserve is allinclusive. Meals are included. We hope you will decide to join us on our fabulous South African Journey. You deserve this trip. The experience will be too memorable to miss. Ruth JUNE SALE; If I receive your $1,000 deposit by June 30th, I will take $200 off your final balance due.

9 Aviva Travel Group PO Box Chicago, IL Our South African Journey REGISTRATION/PAYMENT FORM Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Telephone ( ) $4,395 Double (per person) Deposit $1,000 Payment Enclosed $6,165 Single Deposit $1,500 Payment Enclosed Make your check or money order payable to Aviva Travel Group and mail to: Ruth Bridges Aviva Travel Group PO Box Chicago, IL Questions? Call Ruth Bridges at or avivatravel@aol.com