The Best of Botswana and South Africa | 11 Days, weekly year round , on Thursdays| Extend to To Victoria Falls

Experience the Best of Botswana & South Africa

11 - Days From thrilling game drives near Botswana's remote Limpopo River to South Africa's most cosmopolitan city on Table Bay, Cape Town, let us introduce you to the land…South of the Limpopo

This 11 Day African tour commences in JFK on Thursday , Weekly, year round

This is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy the ultimate African Safari at an affordable price. This combination of cosmopolitan Cape Town , Victoria Falls, and the Safari Adventure C Botswana is a diverse itinerary offering an array of Southern Africa's finest travel experiences.

Cost per person in double : Land & Air $3395 (Round-trip from JFk ), or $3890 per person in single.
Land Only :$2095.00 ( in double ) , or $ 2690 in single

Air fare add-on cities available

Join us on and experience Southern Africa the way it was meant to be seen -- in the most affordable manner.
Remember because there is limited space on the safari vehicle, ONE medium sized bag (soft luggage preferred) is allowed on the safari vehicle per person, plus your carry on.

Table Mountain South Africa, African Tour
Table Mountain ,South Africa

Highlights

Overnight at the elegant Mount Grace Hotel

3 nights at luxurious Mashatu Main Camp, Mala Mala's sister property in Botswana on wildlife-rich Limpopo River

Mashatu Game Reserve hosts the largest concentration of elephants in the world on private land , with more than 700 elephants.

Tour Cape Town in relaxed style with 3 nights in a luxury ocean-front hotel.

Beautiful scenic drive to Cape Point Cape Peninsula, where Indian and Atlantic oceans meet.

View dramatic Cape of Good Hope, landmark for explorers of all sorts for more than three centuries.

Visit world-renown Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with a specialist guide.

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SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 - Thursday -- Depart USA - Depart JFK on board British Airways
Overnight across the Atlantic.

Day 2 - Fri - London / Johannesburg
Arrive London, enjoy day room use at an airport hotel in London . This evening we depart for Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lion, Safaris, African Adventure
Day 3 - Sat -- Johannesburg, South Africa

Arrive Johannesburg in AM. You're transferred to Mount Grace Hotel, one of the finest country hotels in South Africa. Set in hills surrounding Rietpoort Valley, it is home to abundant bird life, cascading waterfall, stone-age relics, and a 400-year-old olive tree. Guests are welcomed with tasteful furnishings and impeccable service. Mount Grace (D)

Days 4 through 6, Sun to Tues
Mashatu, Botswana - This morning, board safari flight to Mashatu Game Reserve. At the confluence of Limpopo and Shashe Rivers is Tuli Enclave, a diverse region ranging from savannas to forests to open plains. In open four-wheel-drive land cruisers, experienced Tswana rangers and trackers provide guests with unequalled close-up game- viewing and photographic opportunities. Night game drives dinners overlooking lighted watering hole offer unique views of bush life. Mashatu Main Camp (BLD)

Day 7 - Wed -- Cape Town

Board morning safari flight to Johannesburg and connect with onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival, you are transferred to the Radisson Granger Bay Hotel - home for the next three nights. The hotel is located next to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Radisson Granger Bay Hotel (B)

Day 8 - Thurs -- Cape Point / Peninsula Tour

Travel coastal road that hugs the cold Atlantic Ocean to Hout Bay, a former fishing community that is a popular residential area. But it still retains charm of days past. Continue south to Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet. Return along the Indian Ocean coast road. Visit a colony of penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive through Simonstown naval base to Kalk Bay. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of Africa's finest gardens. Radisson Granger Bay Hotel (BL)

The Legendary Mont Grace Hotel

Day 9 - Friday - Cape Town

The day is at leisure to enjoy Cape Town. Radisson Granger Bay Hotel (B)

Day 10 - Saturday - Departure

The morning is at leisure. This afternoon, we are transferred to the Cape Town Airport to board flight to London. (B)

Day 11 - Sunday - USA

Arrive London - Arrive London this morning. Connect with onward flight home.

INCLUDED:

Airfare from the USA to Johannesburg and back from Cape Town, with tax included

Internal Airfare - Johannesburg - Mashatu - Johannesburg - Cape Town.

Daily accommodations as shown in the itinerary & all hotel taxes and service charges

Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B =Breakfast), (L = Lunch) , (D = Dinner).

All hotel /airport transfers as indicated

Transportation in air-conditioned in buses

Game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles, conducted by experienced Tswana rangers and trackers Spotlight game drives at night

Game walks accompanied by experienced Tswana ranger and tracker

All sightseeing, game viewing, entrance fees and park fees as indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Any international airport departure taxes, passport and visa fees, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, shipping charges, and other items of a personal nature such as gratuities to drivers and guides, porters, telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, and beverages.

General info on : Airport departure taxes:

Botswana P45pp, Zimbabwe Departure Tax US$20pp payable in cash - NB No US$100 notes accepted, Zambia US$20pp, Mauritius Rs400pp, South African Airport tax R34pp for domestic departures, South African Airport for regional departures R77pp, South African Airport tax for international departures R100pp, South African Government tax for regional departures R50pp, South African Government tax for international departures R100pp, (these South African taxes should be included in the cost of your ticket).

Personal expenses including but not limited to beverages, laundry, communication costs, excess baggage fees (baggage is restricted to 26 lbs (Modify as required) per person in a soft sided bag where charter flights are included) �

Traveler's insurance (the purchase of travel insurance is required to protect your investment in case of unanticipated curtailment or cancellation of your tour).

Medical expenses, medical insurance ( passenger must show proff of insurance or ask for the flyer to be mailed).

Gratuities to drivers, guides or tour managers.

Any sightseeing, safari activities, meals, or other activities not specified in the itinerary or indicated as optional.

Please note that tipping is discretionary, however, the following guidelines are provided: $5-$10 per day for professional safari guides; $3-$5 per day for camp staff, e.g. waiters, housekeepers, which is a communal tip that is shared among the staff); porters - $1; driver/guides - $2-$5); restaurant waiters/waitresses - 10% of bill; hotel housekeeping - $2 per day.

Excess baggage charges, shipping charges, items of a personal

Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry not in our control.

DEPARTURE DATES
Weekly departures on Thursdays year round .

Terms and conditions as per our web site & our brochures.