Join our Africa Group for May 2020 !
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CAD 4,299.00 per person
Based on Double occupancy Based on a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 12 My Own Room (single supplement) CAD 1,189.00 Deposit 250.00 CAD PER PERSON |
Explore Southern Africa
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Itinerary
Day 1 Cape TownArrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Arrival Airport Transfer Cape Town International Airport – Cape Town1hYou will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure. Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting 1h18:00Meet your Cape Town G Adventures representative at the hotel (at approx. 18:00) - please have a look at the information board in the hotel. Your rep will go through your tour details, help you with booking optional activities, and be your contact person for the next few days. AccommodationBelow is an example of the hotel we may use in this city Sun Square Cape Town (or similar) Day 2 Cape TownVisit Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden with an expert guide on a tour exclusively designed for our groups — the garden has been named one of the top gardens in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Continue on to explore vibrant Cape Town and Cape Point, with a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach. Private Vehicle Cape TownSettle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Guided TourStop and smell the flowers on a tour specially designed for National Geographic travellers. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, led by an expert who will talk about the history of the gardens, its exhibits and a behind the scenes look at the mother beds. The garden is administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) who have received funding from National Geographic and the site has been named one of the Top 10 gardens in the world by National Geographic Traveler. Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point Cape Town7hEnjoy a guided orientation tour of vibrant Cape Town. Continue on to Cape Point to enjoy a stunning vista and visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Accommodation Sun Square Cape Town (or similar) Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Cape TownEnjoy a day of leisure and choose from a variety of optional activities including a visit to Table Mountain or a Stellenbosch wine tour. There is something for everyone in Cape Town. Visit Table Mountain, walk the V&A Waterfront or embark on a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch. For the adventurous, opt to go skydiving, abseiling, or, if you're really brave, cage diving for a close encounter with a great white shark. Wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa. Check out the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and many other museums and theatres. If you are interested in visiting Robben Island - you must book it directly with the museum on their website prior to travel: http://www.robben-island.org.za Due to high demand, it is common that this tour can be sold out over one month in advance. Free Time Cape Town Full DayEnjoy a day of your leisure in this cosmopolitan and charming city. Accommodation Sun Square Cape Town (or similar) Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Cape Town/JohannesburgFly to Johannesburg. Enjoy a traditional South Africa Braai (barbecue) for dinner with your local CEO and fellow travellers. Depending on the flight schedule from Cape Town, there may be time for a short tour of Soweto, to see Nelson Mandela's house, and other interesting sites of the anti-apartheid struggle. Plane Cape Town – Johannesburg2hLook! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually. Your Foodie Moment: Traditional South Africa Braai (BBQ)Enjoy a spread of grilled meats, vegetables and homemade salads, and talk with your friendly hosts about life in South Africa. Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on CombosYou may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour. Accommodation Malikana Guesthouse (or similar) Guesthouse Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner Day 5 Johannesburg/Kruger National ParkEnjoy a full day scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Continue to our tented camp located near the Kruger National Park and this evening enjoy a delicious South African dinner in the boma. Today is a very long driving day; however, we will make many stops along the way at sites along the Panorama Route. Panorama Route Scenic DriveEnjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route. You’ll see magnificent mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, and waterfalls. There will also be stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and God's Window. Private Vehicle Johannesburg – Kruger National Park7h-8h30m500kmSettle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Accommodation Muluwa Lodge (or similar) Safari Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner Day 6 Kruger National ParkEnjoy a morning wildlife safari drive through Kruger National Park in an open vehicle. Take in views of the abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, and giraffe. In the afternoon, opt to extend your safari drive or head back to the lodge where you can take a short nature walk or relax on the deck with views of the surrounding area. At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent. Safari vehicle Kruger National Park3hGet a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride. Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Half day Kruger National Park3h-4h MorningHop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African NP. Free Time Kruger National Park AfternoonOpt to take an optional afternoon safari drive or nature walk. Accommodation Muluwa Lodge (or similar) Safari Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner Day 7 Kruger National Park/Karongwe Private Game ReserveContinue on to a private nature reserve in the Greater Kruger area. This afternoon, meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Metapopulation Project who will share information about their efforts to protect cheetahs and other carnivores. This National Geographic-sponsored project is part of the Big Cats Initiative. After, the researcher will join us on our evening wildlife safari drive. For the next two days, enjoy ranger-led morning and evening wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle in Karongwe Nature Reserve. Search for buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos – Africa's famed Big Five. With over 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) of supreme African bushveld, Karongwe Private Game Reserve is home to many creatures, and our safari drives provide several opportunities for wildlife viewing. We use various accommodations within the reserve (the location is based on availability). During your time here, you will either stay in lodge rooms or very comfortable permanent tents (both of equal quality and with similar amenities). Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and Shangaan trackers who will share their vast experience of the African bush. On some occasions, if space is unavailable, we may need to change accommodations or even use a different private reserve. In such a case, be assured we will choose other lodges or comfort camps (of equal quality) within the Greater Kruger area. Private Vehicle Kruger National Park – Karongwe Private Game Reserve3h150kmSettle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation ExperienceMeet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Cheetah Metapopulation Project, a project managed by National Geographic grantee Vincent van der Merwe. A member of Vincent's team will give a talk about cheetahs in South Africa and the important research CMP is doing. We will also discuss conservation within parks and reserves in South Africa and National Geographic's Big Cats Initiative. You will then be accompanied by the researcher on a wildlife safari drive to give you more insight into cheetahs and other carnivores. Accommodation Karongwe Private Game Reserve - Lodges (or similar) Safari Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Day 8 Karongwe Private Game ReserveEnjoy early morning and afternoon safari drives with our local guides, searching for buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos – Africa's famed Big Five. In our down time, relax at the camp, take a walk around the grounds, or enjoy a cool drink on the deck. Wake up before the sun (around 5am) and sip your morning coffee before heading out on a morning wildlife safari drive. Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time. Converse on the deck, walk the grounds and gardens, and enjoy high tea. Following tea, it's time for a late afternoon safari drive. After spotting tons of wildlife, it’s time to return to camp and freshen up before dinner. Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Karongwe Private Game Reserve3h05:00Jump into a safari 4x4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters. Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and Shangaan trackers; both will share their vast experience of the African bush. Free Time Karongwe Private Game Reserve AfternoonRelax and enjoy some down time between wildlife safari drives. Accommodation Karongwe Private Game Reserve - Lodges (or similar) Safari Lodge Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Day 9 Karongwe Private Game Reserve/JohannesburgAfter one last wildlife safari drive, head back to the city. In the evening, enjoy dinner at our local guest house. Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Karongwe Private Game Reserve3h05:00 MorningJump into a safari 4x4 and keep your eyes open for fantastic wildlife encounters. Wildlife safari drives are conducted with qualified wildlife rangers and Shangaan trackers; both will share their vast experience of the African bush. Private Vehicle Karongwe Private Game Reserve – Johannesburg7h500kmSettle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Accommodation Malikana Guesthouse (or similar) Guesthouse Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner Day 10 Johannesburg/Victoria FallsFly to Zimbabwe and meet our local CEO. Gain insight into what life is like here with a walk through a local market and dinner at a family homestead. Meet our host, learn their history, and discuss daily life and culture in Zimbabwe. Share stories as you enjoy a traditional Zimbabwean dinner. The mist off Victoria Falls can rise to a height of more than 400m (1312 ft). Local tribes used to call the falls Mosi-o-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders.” Explorer and missionary David Livingstone renamed the falls after Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855. Plane Oliver Reginald Tambo International – Victoria Falls2hLook! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually. Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family DinnerFlatter Ncube is the head of her family which includes two sisters and numerous children. She’s the youngest of a family of 10 and, now in her early 40s, lives in the village she was raised in near Victoria Falls. There she takes care of her extended family on their homestead, which she and they have been proudly building by hand, brick by brick, for years. Flatter’s story highlights that life isn’t easy in Africa, but despite its challenges, there is much love and laughter and a strong sense of family here. Visit Flatter’s homestead in her rural village; meet her and some of her family, and walk with some of them throughout the property, among the fruit and vegetable plants the family grows for consumption. (They even plant hot chillies among the vegetables to discourage nosy elephants.) Then help the family prepare a traditional Zimbabwean dinner, which we'll all eat together outside on the property, weather permitting. Ingredients for the meal will have been hand-selected earlier in the day, at the bustling and friendly local village market. This experience offers great insight into typical African life, and ultimately reinforce how we all really want and need the same things in life: a stable home full of love, a good education, and plenty of opportunity for our children. Accommodation Cresta Sprayview Hotel (or similar) Hotel Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner Day 11 Victoria FallsEnjoy a morning tour of the beautiful Victoria Falls, then the rest of the day is free to explore the area. Take part in a river safari, cultural tours, whitewater rafting, canoeing, or a helicopter ride over the falls. If you have an activity planned for this morning, we will reschedule your Falls tour for this afternoon, or tomorrow morning. Victoria Falls Guided Tour Victoria Falls1h30m-2h30mJoin a knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable experience at Victoria Falls. Explore the rainforest and learn about the geology, history, and local legends of this world wonder. After your immersion, get up close to the falls and discover the beauty of “the smoke that thunders.” Be sure to have your camera ready! Accommodation Cresta Sprayview Hotel (or similar) Hotel Meals included: Breakfast Day 12 Victoria FallsDepart at any time. Departure Day (Activities)Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require. Meals included: Breakfast |
Optional Excursions
Two Oceans Aquarium Cape Town1h-2h 175ZAR per person Stay dry while exploring the incredible diversity of marine life that dwells in and around the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Table Mountain Hike Table Mountain2h-4h 4-6km 550-1400ZAR per person Hike up one of the world's most recognizable mountains, Table Mountain. Rise early to meet your guide for a transfer to the start of the hike. Wind your way up the mountain, stopping regularly to take in the surrounding views of the city, Atlantic coast, and Table Bay. Take note of the changing vegetation on the mountain - a highlight of this trek. Once reaching the summit there are stunning panoramic views. Make your way down to the base of the mountain via the cable way. Ascent: 700m (2,297 ft) Table Mountain Cable Car Table Mountain1h-2h 293ZAR per person Take the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park. The operation of the cable car is weather dependent. Please note that the cable car is closed every year for a 2 week period between July and August for annual maintenance. Shark Cage Diving Cape Town 2650ZAR per person Apex Shark Expeditions specializes in photographic and cage-diving excursions to view great white sharks in False Bay, South Africa. They’re among the area’s foremost experts on these massive creatures and are passionate advocates for conservation and ethical diving practices. Opt to get up close with a great white on this once-in-a-lifetime activity. Cape Winelands Tour Cape Town8h-9h 1050-1450ZAR per person Take a full day guided tour of three different South African wine regions, including a visit to the historical Dutch Capital of Stellenbosch. Explore an old wine estate on a guided cellar tour, and indulge in multiple tastings and pairings of chocolate, cheese, and the local delicacy, Biltong (salted meat). Take in the picturesque surroundings and enjoy a traditional South African lunch before returning to your hotel in Cape Town. Soweto Tour Soweto1h-2h Take a guided tour of bustling Soweto and learn more about its important history. The residential area was created under apartheid and played a significant role in bringing the issues of segregation to the forefront. The anti-apartheid movement was launched here by its most famous resident, Nelson Mandela. Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on CombosYou may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour. Muluwa Nature Walk 100ZAR per person Head out on a guided walk to explore the extensive estate of the Muluwa Lodge. Enjoy the diverse scenery of the Lowveld, and keep an eye out for the 'plains' wildlife that graze close to the lodge. Kruger National Park - Afternoon Safari Extension Kruger National Park3h-4h 450ZAR per person After an included lunch in the National Park, continue your safari drive in 4x4 safari vehicles. Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting Victoria Falls4h-7h 150-160USD per person Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch. Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee. Zambezi River Sunset Cruise Victoria Falls 58USD per person Climb aboard and cruise along the beautiful Zambezi River. Enjoy some snacks, drinks, a festive atmosphere, and gorgeous views of the sunset. It's the ideal way to end an eventful day in Victoria Falls. Zambezi Bungee Jump Victoria Falls 160USD per person Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience. Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15min Victoria Falls 160USD per person You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity. Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min Victoria Falls 330USD per person You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 25 minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. This extended ride also includes time flying over the vast and towering walls of the Batoka Gorge. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 25min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity. Canoeing the Zambezi Victoria Falls 160USD per person Opt to canoe above the Falls on the upper Zambezi for a unique and tranquil bird and animal sighting experience. |
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4V Inside Cabin $699.00 CAD per person (1st & 2nd Passengers) CRUISE ONLY
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