Holidays to South Africa - Garden Route Escorted Tour plus Game Park Tour Ref: SE11

Cape Town * The Garden Route * Port Elizabeth * Private Game Park

Enjoy many of South Africa’s highlights including an escorted tour starting in Cape Town, explore the lovely Cape Peninsular; travel the famous Garden Route a strip of stunning scenery hemmed in between mountains and the Indian Ocean. The final two nights are spent in a malaria-free private game reserve which may be the highlight of your tour.


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Day 1 (Sat)
London – Cape Town

Depart from Heathrow o­n your Virgin Atlantic overnight flight to Cape Town.

Days 2 (Sun)
Cape Town

You will be met o­n arrival at Cape Town Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take the cable car up Table Mountain. o­nce at the top, walking around is easy and provides some of the most breathtaking views in South Africa. Perhaps have a snack at the mountain top bistro before returning.

Overnights (3): Cape Town - Southern Sun Waterfront


Days 3-4 (Mon/Tues)
Cape Town

This morning take an included half-day tour down the Cape Peninsular past Hout Bay and Chapman Peak to Cape Point. Take the cable car to a viewing platform for panoramic views of the Cape of Good Hope. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore the city. Maybe visit Robben Island or take a champagne sunset cruise o­n Table Bay. Breakfast included.


Day 5 (Wed)
Cape Town – Oudtshoorn

Depart today o­n your luxury escorted tour of South Africa’s highlights, first the winelands, Robertson, Montagu and the Klein Karoo to Oudtshoorn, the “Ostrich Capital” of the world. Breakfast and Dinner Included

Overnight (1): Oudtshoorn - Queens Hotel or similar

Day 6 (Thur)
Oudtshoorn – Knysna

After breakfast tour the vast Cango limestone caves and take a guided Ostrich Farm tour. Continue via George to Knysna where your afternoon is at leisure to explore. Knysna has a superb location o­n a lagoon with high cliffs flanking the entrance from the sea. Breakfast Included

Overnights (2): Knysna - Protea Hotel Kynsna Quays or similar

Day 7 (Fri)
Knysna

Today a cruise across the lagoon to Featherbed Nature Reserve is included. Ride to the top of Western Head and stroll down through the milkwood trees with awesome views of the lagoon, the Heads and the Indian Ocean. Southern Right, Humpback or Brydes whales may be seen offshore from June to November. Lunch is included in your tour and your afternoon is at leisure in Knysna. Breakfast & Lunch Included


Day 8 (Sat)
Knysna – Port Elizabeth

Continue east today along a breathtaking stretch of the Garden Route skirting the Tsitsikamma mountains - forests o­n o­ne side of you, rugged cliffs and sandy bays o­n the other. Cross Broukrans Bridge, site of the world's highest bungee jump and Storms River Bridge before arriving at Port Elizabeth. Breakfast Included

Overnight (1): Port Elizabeth - Garden Court Kings Beach or similar


Day 9 (Sun)
Port Elizabeth – Private Game Park

A private transfer will be provided this morning from Port Elizabeth to your private game reserve. Enjoy tea and a late afternoon open vehicle game drive. Full board Included

Overnights (2): Lalibela Private Game Reserve


Lalibela Game Reserve now consists of 7,500 hectares (approximately 18,500 acres) and is home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo & leopard). Lalibela is unique in the Eastern Cape in that we have no public roads running through our property. All of the animals, including the predators, are free-roaming throughout the entire reserve.

We currently have three game lodges - Lentaba Lodge, Mark's Camp and Tree Tops - all offering decor that is infused with the essence of Africa, as well as warm and friendly service and unforgettable game viewing. Lalibela brings you the charm of authentic Africa and is a perfect blend of the formal and informal. At Lalibela, food is true safari cuisine with an emphasis o­n local specialties, ranging from centuries-old recipes to exciting contemporary African dishes.

Day 10 (Mon)
Private Game Reserve
Game drives at Lalibela private game reserve are led by professional rangers. The rangers have extensive big five game knowledge, which means you are likely to view lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, antelope, abundant birdlife and rare flora o­n our game drives. This is a birdwatchers paradise and binoculars are trained to spot rare specimens amongst the abundant birdlife. Full board included.


Day 11 (Tues)
Port Elizabeth to UK
Enjoy a morning game drive before you depart the lodge o­n a private transfer to Port Ellizabeth Airport in time for your afternoon flight to Johannesburg and overnight connection to London. Breakfast Included


Day 12 (Wed)
Arrive London
Arrive early morning at London Heathrow Airport at the end of your South African tour.


Our tours are guaranteed to operate o­nce confirmed. Transportation is in air-conditioned touring vehicles, coaches,minibuses or sedan vehicles appropriate to the requirements of the tour.Holidays2 reserves the right to use smaller coaches minibuses or sedan vehicles o­n its scheduled tours should the number of passengers participating reduce sufficiently to warrant this.

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VIRGIN FLIGHT UPGRADES
UPGRADE YOUR FLIGHT TO PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS from £250 each way

Premium Economy seats are bigger and wider than in Economy, with a headrest, a legrest and a seat pitch of 38 inches. The premium service begins at the airport with a dedicated check in that means you'll be through faster. A dedicated cabin means you'll get prompt and attentive service throughout the flight. A full range of newspapers and a minimum of eight channels o­n the seatback TV showing the latest movies and a host of great programming. A video games console o­n most of the flights and, rolling out across the fleet, a video o­n demand system that allows you to pause, rewind or fast forward videos.

UPGRADE YOUR FLIGHT TO UPPER CLASS from £800 each way
Upper Class customers enjoy a dedicated check-in and access to Exclusive Clubhouses. Not o­nly can you sleep soundly in a completely lie-flat bed, but the unique design allows passengers to dine with a companion. A luxurious leather armchair that converts to a fully lie-flat 80” bed. Video and audio o­n-demand with a 10.4” high resolution screen and active noise cancellation headsets.
Every seat has direct aisle access.


HOLIDAYS2 PRICE GUARANTEE
All offers are subject to availability. o­nce a booking is confirmed your holiday price is 100% GUARANTEED against any increase in price such as currency exchange fluctuations or fuel surcharges.

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In accordance with "The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations1992" all passengers booking land-only with Holidays2 are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation if required, arising from cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Holidays2. A certificate detailing this cover will be given to each passenger booking land-only as evidence of cover. Please ensure that you have been given the appropriate certificate(s) at the time of confirmation of booking.
This Insurance has been arranged by International Passenger Protection Limited and underwritten by Insurers who are members of the Association of British Insurers.

Other holidays which include air travel from the UK are fully protected under our ATOL licence 6423 and a certificate is not required.


2010 Prices - Garden Route Escorted Tour plus Game Park Tour Ref: SE11 - Prices in £'s per person sharing
Departure Dates  Twin Share
07,14,21,28 Aug, 04,11 Sep  £2,292
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18,25 Sep  £2,372
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02,09,16 Oct  £2,563
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For Departures onwards please see Holiday SE11A 



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Included
  • Scheduled Economy Class Fights by Virgin Atlantic Heathrow-Cape Town and Johannesburg -Heathrow and local domestic flight Port Elizabeth-Johannesburg
  • Airport taxes where they may be prepaid, security charges, UK Air Passenger duty and airline imposed fuel charges.
  • Airport transfers at all airports in South Africa
  • Meals as shown (8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels and resorts as specified or similar
  • Two nights in a malaria-free Private Game Reserve inc. meals and game drives
  • Transportation as specified
  • Sightseeing as specified
  • 24-hour customer service support within South Africa

Not Included
  • Meals other than those stated



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