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South African Romance
Thursday
Depart New York / Atlanta on South African Airways flight to Cape
Town.
Friday
Upon arrival at the Cape Town Airport you will be met by a Representative
and transferred to the Cape Grace Hotel by private vehicle. Accommodation
at The Cape Grace Hotel in a luxury room for 3 nights. Breakfast
included.
Situated on the West Quay of Cape
Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and overlooking the new
international yacht basin, the Cape Grace occupies the prime position
in the Cape. The hotel celebrates the French influence upon the
history of Cape Town. The Cape Grace provides the perfect link
between the 'old city' and the vibrancy of the waterfront. On
its own promontory surrounded by water on three sides, all the
rooms open on to views of Table Mountain, the yacht marina or
a working harbour. The hotel is the perfect base for leisure travellers,
and is fully equipped with every modern convenience. Every one
of the 92 bedrooms and 12 suites are luxuriously appointed. Each
room has a lounge area, walk-in dressing room, and en suite bathroom,
with separate shower and double vanities. The cuisine is contemporary
and relaxed. As the Cape Grace is situated in the heart of the
Waterfront, leisure activities abound. The Victoria Wharf offers
upmarket shops, restaurants, cinemas, and a theatre. The hotel
is situated three minutes from the city center, and is within
easy reach of Cape Town's art galleries, museums, botanical gardens,
wine farms and beaches. The Cape Grace is a member of the Small
Luxury Hotels of the World.
Saturday
Today you will be met by a Wilderness Cape Representative for
your full day private tour.
Peninsula Tour (Lunch included)
This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular
Cape Peninsula. Find out firsthand why it's called the "Fairest
Cape". Dependent on the weather, enjoy a leisurely walk in
the 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. (Optional Seal Island
Cruise – time permitting). Later we stop for lunch. Then
onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing
point. From here we drive along the Indian Ocean coastline, where
we visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, where you have the option
to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins. Afterwards
enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon's Town
Or
Winelands Tour (Lunch included)
Escape to the Tranquility and 'olde worlde' charm of the Paarl,
Franschhoek and Stellenbosch wine areas. Our first stop is the
famous Afrikaans Language Monument. Situated on Paarl Rock, it
also offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Travel
to a prize-winning wine estate, for a wine tasting and tour. A
second wine tasting is enjoyed at another of South Africa's prize
winning wine estates, after which we visit the Huguenot Monument
and Museum in Franschoek or Stellenbosch. After lunch we continue
to Dorp Street in Stellenbosch or visit the world famous 19th
Century Shop, 'Oom Sanies se Winkel' before returning to your
hotel in Cape Town.
Sunday
Today you will be met by a Representative for your half day private
tour.
Cape Town City Tour including Table
Mountain (lunch not included)
Depart from the hotel and drive up Kloof Nek between Table Mountain
and Signal Hill to Tafelberg Road and the lower cable station.
Board the new Rotair cable car that takes under 5 minutes to reach
the summit of Table Mountain, 1036 metres above sea level. The
views of the city and surrounds are spectacular and there is a
chance to walk around the top of the table to view various parts
of the city. Return to the city via the Bo-Kaap, the Cape Malay
quarter, and then leave the vehicle to walk through Government
Avenue where the original settlers planted their vegetable gardens.
Today it is home to the South African Museum, the Cultural History
Museum, the Houses of Parliament, the National Gallery and St
George's Cathedral. Walk through the city to the old Town Square,
bustling with the market traders of Greenmarket Square and St
George's Mall. We then drive to the castle, the oldest building
in the country with its beautiful collection of old Cape paintings
and home to the Western Cape Command. We see the Grande Parade
where Nelson Mandela spoke to Capetonians after his release in
1990. Visit the District Six Museum that highlights the horror
of the forced removal of people from their homes. The museum contains
a moving collection of memorabilia donated by former residents
of the area and their descendants.
Or
New Rest Tour (lunch not included)
Depart the hotel and travel along the N2 highway to the New Rest
informal settlement opposite Cape Town International Airport in
Gugulethu. We meet the residents and people of the community who
are involved in THE NEW REST/ KANANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST.
There are approximately 1200 families living in New Rest itself,
and we gain insight into this project to promote the development
of the community of New Rest & Kanana with specific emphasis
on Housing Development , Adult Basic Education and Training ,
Health , Economic Development , Infrastructure Development.
Walk through New Rest and visit the new crèche built with
funds from overseas visitors and bricks made by the community.
Stop at the brick-making project where bricks are being made by
the locals to eventually build their own homes. This is a project
that the local community is running with advice and input from
the tour company and the University of Cape Town.
Monday
Today you will be met by a Representative and transferred to Cape
Town Rail Station by private vehicle. Board the Rovos Rail train
for your journey to Pretoria. Accommodation
on Rovos Rail in a deluxe suite for 2 nights. All meals, daily
activities and drinks included.
For many visitors to South Africa,
there's no finer way to see the country than on the popular 48-hour
weekly journeys between Cape Town and Pretoria. Cape Town offers
a blend of cosmopolitan city life, magnificent mountains and superlative
wine lands, while the twin cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg
form the economic heartland of South Africa and the ideal departure
point for Mpumalanga's world-famous Game Reserves. This 1600-kilometre
journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in
one country. Travel the windswept grasslands of the gold rich
Highveld to the haunting barrenness of the Great Karoo, the spectacular
mountain ranges and scenic wine lands of the Cape to the Mother
City of South Africa, Cape Town, cradled by the imposing bulk
of Table Mountain, Devils' Peak and Lions Head. Highlights of
the north and southbound routes include a visit to the historic
village of Matjiesfontein. This authentic, perfectly preserved
Victorian Village, which was founded by Mr. Logan as a refreshment
stop in 1890, also boasts an impressive museum on the Station
platform. A stop is also made in Kimberley with an opportunity
to enjoy a city tour, the Mine Museum and visit the world's largest
man-made excavation, the 'Big Hole'.
11:00 am - Depart from Platform 23
at Cape Town Station and proceed inland to Worcester
06:00 pm - Upon arrival at Matjiesfontein you may visit this quaint
historical village
07:00 pm - Depart Matjiesfontein
Tuesday
01:00 pm - Upon arrival in Kimberley you are transferred to the
historic Kimberley Club for lunch and then take the electric tram
from the City center for a tour of the Big Hole and museum
Wednesday
12:00 pm Arrive at Rovos Rail's Capital Park Station, Pretoria
Upon arrival you will be transferred by a Representative from
Pretoria Capital Park Station to The Grace Hotel by private vehicle.Accommodation
at The Grace Hotel in a one bedroom Suite for 1 night. Breakfast
included.
The Grace Hotel is located in the heart of Rosebank and surrounded
by boutiques, art galleries, art cinemas, high quality craft markets
and a mix of restaurants and clubs. The hotel has 75 rooms in
total comprising 60 king size or twin rooms, 12 one-bedroom suites
and 3 one-bedroom penthouse suites. Each room has an en suite
bathroom with bath and separate shower, mini-bar, satellite TV,
wall safe, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, air-conditioning
and telephone. The suites each have a separate lounge and guest
toilet and the penthouse suites are larger than normal suites,
and have a private balcony. Flavoursome cuisine is available in
the hotel's fourth-floor dining room, which opens onto a rooftop
pool and terrace garden where one can enjoy light alfresco meals.
The ground floor sitting room with its fascinating library and
complimentary cafe complet has a warm intimate ambience. With
classical architecture, intriguing artwork reflecting South Africa's
history, and superb business amenities, The Grace provides an
excellent blend of personalized hospitality and devotion to detail.
Adjoining the ground floor is a business facility center where
all modern communication and presentation equipment is at hand,
as well as secretarial services.
Thursday
Today you will be met and transferred by a Representative and
transferred from The Grace Hotel to Johannesburg Airport by private
vehicle. Scheduled South African Airlink flight from Johannesburg
Airport to Mala Mala Airstrip On arrival you will be met by a
Mala Mala Representative and transferred to Mala Mala Main Camp.
Accommodation at Mala Mala Main Camp in a standard room for 2
nights. All meals and daily activities included.
Mala Mala is located in the game-rich
Sabi Sand Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park and offers
exceptional "Big Five" game viewing and photographic
safaris. Guests can enjoy sunrise and sunset game drives or bush
walks, accompanied by experienced game rangers and trackers, in
an area renowned for its exceptional game viewing. Set on the
banks of the Sand River and shaded by indigenous trees, Mala Mala
Main Camp has received numerous international awards. The 25 rooms
at Mala Mala comprise twin or double rooms, suites, family rooms
and a disabled suite. The thatched air-conditioned bungalows are
spacious and have "his" and "hers" en suite
bathrooms. Other facilities include heated towel racks, mini bars,
hairdryers, insect proof screens and PABX telephone/intercoms.
Guests can relax in the Buffalo Deck lounge, where displays of
bronzes, artworks and animal trophies capture the essence of Africa.
The lounge leads onto a large wooden deck that provides elevated
views of animals watering in the Sand River. There is a swimming
pool, room service, a complimentary laundry service, wine cellar,
bush gym, bar and safari boutique at Main Camp.
Friday
Mala Mala Main Camp
Saturday
After your game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to
Mala Mala Airstrip.
Scheduled South African Airlink flight from Mala Mala Airstrip
to Johannesburg Airport Scheduled South African Airways flight
from Johannesburg to New York / Atlanta
Sunday
Arrive New York / Atlanta
Price per person double occupancy:
February 1 - 28, 2005 - $6,339. single supp = $2,870.
March 1 - April 30, 2005 - $6,394. single supp = $2,870.
May 1 - May 31, 2005 - $6,158. single supp = $2,641.
June 1 - August 31, 2005 - $6,446. single supp = $2,641.
September 1 - September 30, 2005 - $6,481. single supp = $2,870.
taxes are not included in above prices
Note: Travel must start and end between
the dates shown.
