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Spectacular South Africa - Fixed Departures
20 May 2010 |
Spectacular South Africa – 10 days
Cape Town – Oudtshoorn – Knysna – PE – Johannesburg –
Sun City - Johannesburg |
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| ITINERARY |
20 May : - Cape Town (D/B) |
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a Hot Holidays representative meets you for a transfer to your pre-booked hotel.
 Cape Town is one of the most popular long haul destinations in the world. Due to its unique topography, it is also one of the easiest places in which to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you; you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.
• Overnight at Hotel
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21 May : - Cape Town - City Tour (D/B) |
After breakfast leave on a half-day Mother City tour.
 You will go for a scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point & later tour passes the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the SA Museum, and a few other historical sights – District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge & ending at the bustling Greenmarket Square. A cable car ride, takes you up the Table Mountain (weather permitting otherwise Signal Hill) for a breathtaking view over the city (entrance is included) Return to your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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22 May : - Cape Town - Peninsula Tour (D/B) |
Breakfast is taken at the hotel. Depart on a full day Peninsula tour
 This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula and why it is it's called the Fairest Cape. Go for a leisurely walk in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in the morning or afternoon. Travel past Sea Point and Camps Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard. Later you will take to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Seal Island. From here you will drive along the Indian Ocean coastline, where you can visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, and have the option to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins. Thereafter we enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon's Town. Return to the hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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23 May: - Cape Town – Oudtshoorn (D/B) |
After breakfast leave for Oudtshoorn (425 Kms – 5½ hrs). It is known as the ‘Feather Capital of the World’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry.
 On way you will visit a crocodile Park where you have opportunity to take pictures with Cheetah. In Oudtshoorn you go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. Check into hotel and spend rest of evening in the comfort of your hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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24 May: - Oudtshoorn - Plettenberg – Knysna (D/B) |
After breakfast you leave for Knysna via Plettenberg known as “the Millionaires playground” (125 Kms – 2 hrs)
 Arrive in Knysna, later you will go on a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch (own account) spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars. Afternoon, you check into the hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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25 May: - Knysna – Port Elizabeth (D/B) |
After breakfast transfer to Port Elizabeth (350 Kms – 4.5 – 5 hrs) via Tsitsikamma and Bloukrans River Bridge where you can do the highest bungee jumping in Africa (cost not included). Arrive PE and transfer do a brief tour of the City Known as the friendly city is situated along the shores of Algoa Bay. The city offers a diverse selection of attractions, scenic nature trails, historic heritage, cultural experience and water sort activities
Transfer to a prebooked hotel. After check in transfer to the beach to spend some time there before being dropped off at the Boardwalk casino.
Leave for dinner in an Indian restaurant before returning to the hotel.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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26 May: - Elizabeth - Johannesburg - Sun City (D/B) |
After breakfast leave for PE airport for a flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you are met by a Hot Holidays representative for a Gold Reef City tour (No tours on Mondays and Tuesdays)
 Where you will see reconstruction of Johannesburg during the Gold Rush era, built around a mine. Activities include a Victorian fun fair, miners' houses, brewery, pubs, restaurants and stock exchange. You can watch molten gold being poured and take a trip down an old mine shaft. Tribal dancing adds to the fun.
Later transfer to Sun City (190 Kms – 2 - 2.5 hrs).
 The Sun City complex is surrounded by two championship golf courses, numerous swimming pools and a huge man made lake offering various water sports. Optional activities include Hot Air Ballooning. Enjoy lunch at the Calabash Restaurant (own account). Then you could relax at the Valley of the Waves, or take a walk through the gardens of the Lost City. This magical city knows no limits - you have the chance to win a fortune at the Casino and Entertainment Centre, there are lavish extravaganzas and a multitude of restaurants to cater for every taste.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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27 May : - Sun City (D/B) |
After breakfast you will enjoy your day at leisure.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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28 May : - Sun City - Johannesburg (D/B) |
After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg (190 Kms – 2 - 2.5 hrs). On arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. And enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
• Overnight at Hotel |
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29 May : - Johannesburg (B/B) |
| After breakfast, transfer to OR Tambo International for flight back home (own arrangement). |
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(B/B) - Bed & Breakfast
(D/B) – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
TOUR COST – (Group Travel)
ZAR 12774 per person on twin sharing
ZAR 12744 per person on twin sharing
ZAR 4250 single supplement
ZAR 3293 per child sharing with 2 adults
Hotel used 4 star: |
- 3 nights at Southern Sun Waterfront – Cape Town www.southernsun.com
- 1 night at Queens hotel/Oudtshoorn Hotel – Oudtshoorn www.africanskyhotels.com
- 1 night at Knysna Quays Hotel – Knysna www.proteahotels.com
- 1 night at Protea Marine – Port Elizabeth www.proteahotels.com
- 2 nights at Sun City Main Hotel – Sun City www.suninternational.com
- 1 night at Crowne Plaza The Rosebank –Johannesburg www.therosebank.co.za
Reduction for Southern Sun Cape Sun – ZAR 190 per person sharing
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| Inclusions: |
- Meet and Greet Representation at the Airport
- Full day “Cape Peninsula” & a half-day “Mother City” Tour in Cape Town.
- Accommodation in standard rooms in above or similar hotels on half board basis.
- All transfers & sightseeing is on private basis in an air conditioned luxury vehicle.
- Day visit to Cango Caves and Wildlife Ranch, Ostrich Farm and a cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon.
- All entrance fees as per the itinerary with Table Mountain Cable car ride.
- A guided tour to Gold Reef City with a qualified English guide.
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| Exclusions: |
- All flights, Porterage and tips, mineral water, laundry, telephone or any other expense personal in nature.
- Personal Insurance, we strongly suggest that the passenger’s take out there own insurance before departing for South Africa.
- Drinks and lunches/dinner except where mentioned
- Items of a personal nature, driver and guide gratuities
- All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
- Porterage at hotels and airports
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, excess baggage, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, airline or hotel policies etc.
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| NOTES: |
- The above prices are subject to availability of flights and hotel accommodation and services at the time of processing the reservation.
- The quote is based on the above hotels and any change will impact the cost. Long week-ends & school holidays in SA may attract a supplement.
- The check-in time is 1430 hrs and check out time is 1030 hrs. Early check-in or a late checkout is not guaranteed and is only on request.
- Full day vehicle is 8-9 hrs and half – day is 4-5 hrs. On the Garden Route the vehicle is available for 10-12 hrs. Any extra hours required may not be allowed and is purely on request and will be charged for.
- The drivers/guides may not stay in the same hotel as the clients. It is customary to pay 10% gratuity (tips) both to the driver and the guide to ensure a more pleasurable services.
- Any unutilised entrances/sightseeing is non-refundable.
- The prices are nett with all bank charges to your account. Credit cards payments will attract 3.5% processing fee. Any cash payment will attract 1% processing fee
- We must receive the above nett quoted amounts in our bank, whether the amount transferred is in Dollar or Rand.
- Cancellations 30-day prior to the client’s arrival is subject to a cancellation fee. 30% advance required at the time of booking and balance of full payment required 35 days prior to arrival.
- The prices may change, due to Rand/Dollar exchange rate fluctuations, revision in fuel prices or govt. levies / duties, without notice. It is deemed our detailed terms and conditions applicable have been read, understood and agreed upon. A copy of the same can be requested by email or fax or downloaded from on our website www.hotholidays.in
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