Top ten reasons to visit South Africa:
- Ride the cable car up Table Mountain. Hint: The mountain is often covered with a cloud “tablecloth.” If it’s clear on top, head to Table Mountain on the spot – even if you have to rearrange your schedule a bit. The panoramic view of the city and sea is magnificent on a clear day.
- Stare down a lion (and/or leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippo, rhino, zebra) on safari.
- Savor a Sundowner – customarily a frosty gin and tonic prepared by your safari guide at sunset.
- Drink in the beauty of the Winelands – particularly Franschhoek, a picturesque village with a French heritage that’s known for its award-winning restaurants; and Stellenbosch with its charming historic center and numerous wine estates.
- Venture to Cape Point, the southwesternmost tip of the continent. Hike or ride the funicular up to the viewing platforms. The vistas from there are spectacular!
- Visit a cheetah park and learn about these amazingly speedy creatures.
- Treat yourself to High Tea at the Mount Nelson. (You won’t believe the spread!)
- Take the catamaran from Cape Town to Robben Island. Now a World Heritage Site, it’s where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
- Visit Boulders Beach, home to a large colony of playful African penguins.
- Travel the scenic coastal road to Hermanus for whale watching. (Best times of year: autumn and spring.)
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Tantalizing South Africa: 8-day Food & Wine Tour |
| Offer provided by Absolute Travel |
| Cape Town • Franschhoek • Hermanus |
Your South African Tour includes:
- Three nights’ accommodation at Cape Grace
- Helicopter ride and city tour of Cape Town
- Full-day Cape Peninsula excursion
- Evening cooking class in Cape Town
- Full-day Cape Town tour
- Two nights’ accommodation in Franschhoek
- Drive to Franschhoek to tour the famed South African wine region
- Full-day winery tasting tour
- Two nights’ accommodation in Hermanus
- Full-day Hermanus tour with whale watching and visits to local villages
- Full day game activities and elephant excursion
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| Private tours depart daily |
| 8-day tour from US$5,800 per person, double occupancy |
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South Africa Family Highlights: 14-day South African tour |
| Offer provided by Big Five Tours & Expeditions |
| Cape Town • Cape Winelands • Southern Cape Coast (Overberg) • Sun City • Madikwe Private Game Reserve • Johannesburg |
Your South African Tour includes:
- Accommodations throughout tour with exclusive amenities
- Meals included: 14 Breakfasts; 6 Lunches; 3 Dinners
- All tour costs including entrance fees (excluding optional activities)
- Services of a Satour-registered guide and coach driver
- All internal flights, Cape Town to Johannesburg and Madiwke to Johannesburg
Tour Highlights:
- Kids are a plus on this dynamic program designed with families in mind.
- Touring is tailored to family interests
- Tour scenic wine estates and sample excellent wines while your children visit a cheetah park and an ostrich farm
- Come face-to-face with big game on safari while younger children enjoy their own special game drives in Madikwe
- Stay in beautiful, child-friendly hotels and lodges that feature special children’s programs
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| Available from January 16 to April 30, 2008 |
Adult rates from US$7,390 per adult, double occupancy
Child rates from US$3,190 per child age 4 to 10 in parent's room
Teen rates from US$6,150 per teen age 11 to 16 in separate room
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Scenic South Africa – 12-day tour |
| Offer provided by Abercrombie & Kent South Africa |
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Johannesburg • Cape Town • Franschhoek • Lion Sands Private Game Reserve • Royal Malewane Private Game Reserve • Johannesburg |
Your South African Tour includes:
- Accommodations throughout tour
- Meals, transfers and excursions
- A&K private transfer with a qualified English speaking guide
- Porterage for two pieces of luggage per person per A&K transfer
- Mineral water on all A&K transfers and excursions
- Shared game viewing activities daily at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge and Royal Malewane
- All drinks at the lodges, excluding Champagne and premium brands
- Shared charter flights to and from Johannesburg International
- A&K gift
- Locally hosted guiding throughout
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| 12-day South African tour from US$10,536 per person, double occupancy |
Airfare: Johannesburg - Cape Town - Johannesburg from US$585 per person
*Please note the above fares are quoted on full economy basis, and are subject to fare increases until ticketed.
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Samara Private Game Reserve |
Your Virtuoso Exclusive Experience includes:
- Luxurious accommodations
- Complimentary upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Full breakfast daily
- A complimentary bottle of South African champagne on arrival
- Private balcony or suite dinner
- Romantic mountain-top picnic overlooking the plains of Camdeboo (weather permitting)
- Early check-in, subject to availability
- Exclusively designed African shawl from the Samara curio boutique
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| Available from October 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008 |
Virtuoso rates from ZAR2,070 (approx. US$315) per person, per night, double occupancy |
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Wine, Wildlife and Culinary Impressions for the Virtuoso Traveler –
12-day tour |
| Offer provided by African Travel |
| Cape Town • Hermanus • Franschhoek • Cape Winelands • Limpopo Province • Johannesburg |
Your Virtuoso Exclusive South African Tour includes:
- Three nights’ accommodation at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town with champagne on arrival
- Half-day private touring of Cape Town and Table Mountain
- Full-day private car and driver sightseeing of Cape Peninsula with a private lunch at Colona Castle
- Two nights’ accommodation at Birkenhead House in Hermanus
- Full-day whale watching excursion
- Two nights’ accommodation at Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek
- Full-day private car and driver sightseeing the Cape Winelands
- Full-day experiencing the tastes of Franschhoek, including local foods, beer, wine, champagne, chocolate and cheese, with lunch at Chamonix Wine Estates
- Three nights’ accommodation at Royal Malewane including daily wildlife viewing activities
- One spa treatment of choice at Royal Malewane
- One-night accommodation at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg
- All transfers from/to arrival and departure flights via private vehicle
- Meals included: 11 breakfasts; 8 lunches; 8 dinners
- Scheduled charter arrangements Johannesburg/Royal Malewane/Johannesburg
- Complimentary emergency evacuation coverage
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| Available for travel through August 2008 |
12-day tour from US$9,995 per person
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| Book through your Virtuoso travel specialist and also receive a complimentary bottle of wine at Twelve Apostles and a 60-minute jetlag treatment at Sanctuary Spa. |
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Über-luxurious South Africa – 12-day tour |
| Offer provided by Heritage Tours Private Travel |
Your Virtuoso Exclusive Experience includes:
- Exclusive dinner at South Africa’s Groote Schuur Presidential Estate (security clearance required)
- Private Cape Malay cooking lesson with celebrity chef and author
- Three nights’ deluxe accommodation in Cape Town
- Two nights’ deluxe accommodation in the Winelands
- Two nights’ world-class Rovos Rail accommodation from Cape Town to Pretoria
- One night deluxe accommodation in Pretoria / Johannesburg
- Three nights’ deluxe accommodation on safari
- Private sightseeing and transfers
- Small plane flights to and from safari camp
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| Available for travel on a private basis through December 15, 2008, subject to availability. Can be customized. |
12-day South African tour from US$11,469 per person, double occupancy
Private buy-out of safari villa available upon request at additional cost |
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Book through your Virtuoso travel specialist and receive the following Exclusive Wine Experience with compliments of Heritage Tours:
With an accredited sommelier (European trained), enjoy a full day exploring South Africa’s up-and-coming, boutique, low-production wine estates (those that are normally closed to the public). You will be hosted by the owners and/or winemakers
Available on a private basis through December 15, 2008, subject to availability. |
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