GRAND AFRICAN SAFARI DEPARTING 8 AUGUST 2018

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1 24 DAY GRAND AFRICAN SAFARI DEPARTING 8 AUGUST 2018

2 Scenic Grand African Safari 24 Day Tour Cape Town > Johannesburg A Scenic highlights 6 exclusive experiences Your choice of 6 Freechoice activities 2 Sundowners events 4 memorable Special Stays 56 meals 2 breakfasts 15 lunches and 18 dinners Essential Africa Close your eyes and think of Africa and you re likely to picture one of the iconic attractions in this itinerary. After all, this journey was designed to introduce you to Africa s true essence. The wonder of it all is that the Africa you imagine does in fact exist. In so many ways, Africa is just as you d always dreamed it would be. It s a place with vast herds of elephants and antelope, where lions roam the plains, and cheetahs chase down their prey with spectacular speed. It s a place with many monumental wonders, Cape Town s Table Mountain, and Zimbabwe s Victoria Falls, to pick out just two. It s a world that encompasses all the splendour of Kenya s highest mountain peaks and Tanzania s great rolling grasslands. And best of all, it s not only accessible, it s available right here in one complete, convenient and wondrous journey. B C

3 Grand African Safari Scenic A Thornybush Private Game Lodge, South Africa B Chobe river cruise, Botswana C Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 1 Overnight stay 1 Optional extension Included flight Cape Town > Johannesburg Land content Optional rail (not included) Lake Nakuru National Park 2 Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya Nairobi Amboseli National Park Ngorongoro 2 National Park 2 Kilimanjaro Tarangire 1 National Park Tanzania 1 Chobe National Zanzibar Park Extension Botswana Johannesburg Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Blyde River Canyon Pretoria Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) Cape Town South Africa Blue Train Extension Freechoice activity Join your Maasai guide for a walk in the savannah of the northern Masai Mara, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife in the most remarkable of regions. Cape Point Day Destination Highlights 1 Cape Town (South Africa) Welcome reception 2 Cape Town Table Mountain gondola, Freechoice Cape Town Cape Point, Penguin colony 4 Cape Town > Thornybush Flight to Thornybush 5 Thornybush Game Reserve - Dine in the bush 6 Thornybush Game Reserve Game drives 7 Panorama Route > Johannesburg Blyde River Canyon 8 Johannesburg > Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Victoria Falls National Park Sundowners cruise 9 Chobe National Park (Botswana) River cruise and game drive 10 Victoria Falls - Meet the people 11 Victoria Falls > Johannesburg (South Africa) Flight to Johannesburg 12 Johannesburg > Nairobi (Kenya) Flight to Nairobi 1 Nairobi > Tarangire National Park Great Rift Valley, Game drive (Tanzania) - Tribal dance 14 Tarangire National Park > Ngorongoro Crater Game drive 15 Ngorongoro Crater Game drive 16 Ngorongoro > Amboseli National Reserve (Kenya) Mount Kilimanjaro, Game drive 17 Amboseli National Reserve - Maasai village visit 18 Amboseli > Lake Nakuru Game viewing Game drive, - Lake Nakuru 19 Lake Nakuru National Park Baby Orphanage 20 Masai Mara National Reserve The Great Migration (Jul-Sept) 21 Masai Mara National Reserve Game drives 22 Masai Mara National Reserve Scenic Freechoice 2 Masai Mara > Johannesburg - Bush breakfast (South Africa) Flight over the Masai Mara 24 Johannesburg Farewell

4 Scenic Africa Grand African Safari 24 Day Itinerary Cape Town > Johannesburg Cape of Good Hope Thornybush Game Reserve Tree climbing lion, Tarangire National Park Blue Train extension Why not commence your trip with a night journey on board the luxurious Blue Train? Please enquire for details. Day 1: Wednesday 8 August 2018 Cape Townt Welcome to Cape Town. Your journey into wonder begins with a three night Special Stay at the Table Bay Hotel. Day 2: Thursday 9 August 2018 Cape Townf Ascend Table Mountain by rotating gondola for stunning 60 degree views. Freechoice: Sample South Africa s finest vintages with a winelands tour. Alternatively, visit Robben Island, take a township tour, or a Harley Davidson ride. Day : Friday 10 August 2018 Cape Town Journey along the Atlantic coastline to Cape Point, stop at the Cape of Good Hope, then visit Boulders Beach, home to an African penguin colony. Meals: B.L Day 4: Saturday 11 August 2018 Cape Town > Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger NP) t Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Thornybush Private Game Lodge, adjacent to Kruger National Park and home to Africa s Big Five, where you ll enjoy a three night Special Stay. Day 5: Sunday 12 August 2018 Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) e Specially adapted Land Rovers are able to game drive without restriction, to track the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Dine in the bush under a starlit sky with the sounds of African wildlife close by. Day 6: Monday 1 August 2018 Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger National Park) Today, you ll get to encounter more of Africa s wildlife on your morning and evening game drives. There is an opportunity for a walking safari with your game ranger. Day 7: Tuesday 14 August 2018 Panorama Route > Johannesburg Travel the magnificent Panorama Route en route to Johannesburg and see the Blyde River Canyon, the third deepest in the world. Enjoy an overnight stay in Johannesburg. Meals: B Day 8: Wednesday 15 August 2018 Johannesburg > Victoria Falls ts Fly to Victoria Falls for your three night Special Stay. Witness the world s largest sheet of falling water which plunges over 100 metres in a dramatic cascade. Your outdoor dinner features a mesmerising display of traditional dancing. Sundowners Be treated to a special Sundowners cruise down the Zambezi River and watch the teeming wildlife on the banks, drink in hand, just upstream from Victoria Falls. Day 9: Thursday 16 August 2018 Chobe National Park Enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, home to vast herds of elephants and buffalo as well as a game drive along the shoreline. Meals: B.L Day 10: Friday 17 August 2018 Victoria Falls e Visit a typical Zimbabwean village to gain unique insights into traditional tribal life. Get up close and personal during your visit to an elephant sanctuary. Witness the power of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side. Enjoy dinner in the beautiful Livingstone Restaurant to complete your day. Day 11: Saturday 18 August 2018 Victoria Falls > Johannesburg Helicopter flight Helicopter flight - This morning enjoy an optional helicopter flight over Victoria Falls for magnificent panoramic views. (Additional cost, please book on tour). Return to Johannesburg and transfer to your elegant hotel. Day 12: Sunday 19 August 2018 Johannesburg > Nairobi Today, board your morning flight to Nairobi where you ll stay overnight, your hotel is situated on a private acreage. Day 1: Monday 20 August 2018 Nairobi > Tarangire National Park e Fly to magical Tanzania and stay overnight your luxurious lodge in the Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an absorbing traditional dance by a local tribe within the lodge grounds.

5 Grand African Safari Scenic Ngorongoro Crater Sarova Mara Camp Bush breakfast, Masai Mara Day 14: Tuesday 21 August 2018 Tarangire National Park > Ngorongoro Crater t Take an early morning game drive in search of Tarangire s famous treeclimbing lions. Later travel onto the Ngorongoro Crater, known as Africa s Eden. You ll enjoy a two night Special Stay at Sopa Lodge, on the crater s rim. Day 15: Wednesday 22 August 2018 Ngorongoro Crater Witness a spectacular sunrise over the crater before taking an extended game drive along the crater floor. The area is reputed to contain the largest number of predators in all of Africa. Day 16: Thursday 2 August 2018 Ngorongoro Crater > Amboseli National Reserve Enjoy marvellous views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, as massive herds of elephants migrate across the dry plains of Amboseli National Reserve. On your game drives today and tomorrow, cheetahs and lions can often be seen stalking the plains. Your lodge, your home for two nights, sits beside a major elephant trail with views of the mountain. Day 17: Friday 24 August 2018 Amboseli National Reserve es Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about this complex and proudly independent culture. Sundowners Climb to the top of Observation Hill and gaze at the sunset views over Amboseli National Reserve, drink in hand. Day 18: Saturday 25 August 2018 Amboseli National Reserve > Lake Nakuru National Park Journey north into the heart of Kenya to Lake Nakuru. You ll enjoy a two night stay at your lodge, overlooking the lake. Day 19: Sunday 26 August 2018 Lake Nakuru National Park e The shallow alkaline lake near the town of Nakuru is home to vast bird populations. Visit the Lake Nakuru Baby Orphanage centre, established by an Australian family, and draw a little closer to Africa and its wonderful people. Day 20: Monday 27 August 2018 Masai Mara Reserve The Masai Mara is home to 95 species of animals. You ll check in for a three night stay inside the reserve. Day 21: Tuesday 28 August 2018 Masai Mara Reserve Game drives through the Masai Mara encompass all types of animals, from lions, cheetahs, and leopards, to vast herds of zebras and antelopes. Day 22: Wednesday 29 August 2018 Masai Mara Reserve f Hot air balloon Hot air balloon flight - Experiencing the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. (Additional cost, please book on tour). Freechoice: Join your Maasai guide for a walk in the savannah of the Masai Mara, or take an African cooking class. Day 2: Thursday 0 August 2018 Masai Mara > Johannesburg e Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Masai Mara amongst the wildlife. Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi, then connect to your flight to Johannesburg for an overnight stay. Meals: B Day 24: Friday 1 August 2018 Johannesburg Transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your onward or home bound flight. Meals: B Key t Scenic Special Stay e Scenic Sundowners f Scenic Experience Freechoice - see page of the full brochure Meals: Breakfast (B). Lunch (L). Dinner (D) Enquire about our Post tour extension option. The Rwanda Gorilla Trek Experience.

6 Scenic Africa 5-STAR LUXURY SAFARI LODGES THE NTH DEGREE ENRICHING EXPERIENCES HOTELS 5-STAR MEANS 5-STAR D RLU X U RY IS STA N D A RAIL JOURNEYS FREECHOICE ACTIVITIES GAME DRIVES LUXURY CRUISING With Scenic, seeing the sights is just part of the adventure. Luxurious lodgings, fine dining, exclusive experiences, authentic encounters and first-class service are what sets us apart. Whether you re ensconced in luxury accommodations, feasting on world-class cuisine in adventurous surroundings, or immersing yourself in local culture in a traditional village, your experience will always be to the highest standard and you are always our first priority.

7 Africa Scenic Scenic Scenic Freechoice Hotels Safari Lodges Our Journey Designers have handpicked a range of unique experiences that will be among the highlights of your journey. These are exclusive multi-sensory moments that will add a deeper dimension to your experience. From meeting the children of the Lake Nakuru orphanage in Kenya to visiting traditional Maasai and Zulu villages, you ll be left with amazing memories to treasure forever. Choose between a range of activities and sightseeing experiences to ensure you only see what you want to see, and do what you want to do, at a tempo that suits you. From wine tours and intrepid walks through Africa s open plains, tracking big game or hippos, to authentic encounters with Maasai warriors and exploring the world s oldest pyramids, there s a wealth of options, whatever your interests. Our hotels are selected on more than reputation alone, rather on a combination of location, character and ambience to ensure your hotel stay is truly reflective of your destination. From grand colonial and legendary historic hotels to luxurious city stays; whether it s a stay on Cape Town s waterfront or overlooking Victoria Falls Gorge. When it comes to accommodation, you ll discover a range of distinguished properties that will make your journey extra-special. Nothing evokes images of a great African adventure more than staying at iconic safari game lodges. Scenic has been able to secure access to the very best lodges, many of them have private concessions and are therefore limited to resident guests. You can rest assured that your needs will be front and centre at all times and that you ll be afforded a level of quality and a standard of service second to none. Game Drives Victoria Falls Rail The Nth Degree No effort is spared to ensure that you re able to make the most of being on your dream safari, including iconic game drives through the continent s untamed wilderness. You ll be escorted in open top vehicles that allow you to enjoy close proximity to the wildlife, in search of the ultimate safari jackpot, one of the Big Five lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos or elephants. There s nothing quite like standing in front of the world s largest sheet of falling water, which rises up to 108 metres high and spans a gorge carved out of a flat plateau. Victoria Falls, although rightly considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, isn t just a spectacular natural feature, it s also a place of immense spiritual strength and beauty. David Livingstone, the first European to witness the magnificence of Victoria Falls, best described it as a scene gazed upon by angels in their flight. Why not join us for the wonder of the Blue Train rail journey? Enquire for details. Perhaps the last thing you expect in coming to Africa is to find yourself spirited along on a world-class luxury rail journey. However, that s precisely the experience awaiting you on board the Blue Train the highly-lauded rail service that runs between South Africa s two traditional capitals, Pretoria and Cape Town. You can look forward to a personal welcome at the airport, and can relax in the knowledge that you ll be transferred to and from your hotel, regardless of when you arrive. Furthermore, all our transport is of the highest possible standard. We use local guides as nobody knows a place as well as those who live there. Our tours will not only show you the expected highlights, but also the hidden gems that only locals know. What s more, absolutely everything is taken care of. No additional tipping is required for any activities or meals while on tour it s all included.

8 Pricing and offers Earlybird Offer - strictly limited Partner Fly Free to Africa, including taxes * When you book by 15 November 2017 PLUS Limited Business Class from $4,995 per person ** Tour Pricing from $22,725 per person / twin share QIncludes Return Airfares from Sydney or Canberra PAYMENTS Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking) Second deposit (required 28 September 2017) $1,000pp $2,000pp All prices are per person (pp) in AUD, twin share and include taxes and charges. Tour Code: SZK DISCOVER Explore a continent of monumental beauty, where nature still exercises dominion over the land, as well as the people and creatures that roam its plains. This is a place where the law of eat or be eaten still prevails. There s every possibility that Africa won t just open your eyes to new wonders, but that it will change the way you look at life. ALL INCLUSIVE LUXURY Fully escorted touring Scenic - unforgettable and exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences Scenic Sundowners - exclusive hosted evening drinks in memorable locations Scenic Freechoice - an extensive choice of activities and sightseeing experiences Scenic Special Stays - iconic hotels remarkable for their location and history Terms and Conditions These terms and conditions are additional to the full terms and conditions contained in Scenic The Wild Wonders of Africa 2018 brochure. All bookings are subject to Scenic full terms and conditions. The Contract: 1.1 The contract between Scenic Tours Pty Limited ( Scenic, We, Us or Our ) and You includes: these Terms and Conditions; and (b) Your Itinerary. 1.2 It is important that You carefully read the Contract as You will be bound by it once You have signed these Terms and Conditions or otherwise paid the earlier of Your Booking Deposit or the Tour Price. What s included in the Tour Price? Where indicated in Your Itinerary, Your Tour Price includes all coach travel; services of a Scenic Tour Director; airport transfers on first and last day of touring; specified meals; accommodation; sightseeing and admissions where stated; economy class internal flights and Air taxes set out in Your Itinerary; GST (where applicable); and all gratuities and tipping on land tours. Prices are in Australian Dollars and are quoted Per Person on a Twin Share basis. What s not included in the Tour Price? Unless expressly listed in Your Itinerary, costs will not be included in the Tour Price; additional optional activities; meals not specified in Your Itinerary; drinks; laundry; passport fees; visas; vaccinations; government taxes and charges (excluding GST) and items of a personal nature. Overnight accommodation required to meet Your Tour will be at Your expense. How do You pay? Booking Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is required within 7 days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due when fights are open to booking (approximately 11 months prior to tour departure) *Partner Fly Free to Africa: Based on South African airways economy class ex Sydney or Canberra and subject to availability of a specific class. Offer is limited and available for bookings deposited by 15 November 2017 or until sold out. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. A second deposit of $2,000 is due 11 months prior to tour departure. Once deposit is paid scenic reserves the right to ticket and fees will be applicable for any changes made. Variable taxes from $510 per person are included. This amount is subject to change and any increases in taxes will be payable. Internal flights are included in your Tour price and are subject to price changes. Additional airline baggage fees may be applicable for internal flights. **Business Class from $4,995 per person: Limited offer, subject to availability. 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