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08 Nights / 09 Days

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Day 01: Cape Town – Optional Half day City Tour

Welcome to Cape Town. After clearing customs, meet our representative in the waiting area and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, go for an optional half day city tour on a private / SIC basis. This tour gives you the opportunity to discover the spirit of the Mother City, experience her vibrant cultures and history and enjoy botanical scenery.  It is for 4 hours including a walking tour of Bo Kaap to experience the different cultures Cape Town has to offer.

Highlights of the tour include: Table Mountain – weather permitting, scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point, Green Market Square, District Six, and Walk through the multi-cultured suburb on the banks of the city centre, Scenic City tour passing the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall, the Castle and Slave lodge. Visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting)

Overnight at your hotel in Cape Town.

Meal Included: None.

Day 02: Full day Cape Peninsula / Cape Point Tour

After breakfast today at 9 am, depart for a full day Cape Peninsula / Cape Point tour. Embark on Africa’s premier tour route to the romantic meeting place of the Indian & Atlantic Oceans. Sir Francis Drake the explorer called it “the fairest Cape that we saw in the circumference of the Globe” This tour offers a full and exciting day out. The tour departs at 9 am and you come back generally by 5 pm.

This tour offers a full and exciting day out. Includes: Hout Bay, 30-minute cruise to the seal colony in a glass bottom boat (weather permitting), Cape Point nature reserve, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, stop for lunch at Fish Hoek Galley (included, visit penguin colony in Simonstown and Kirstenbosch botanical gardens.

In the evening return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Cape Town.

Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 03: Optional Vineyards Tour / Hermanus (Whale Watching) Tour / Shark Cage Diving Tour

You will be collected after check-out for an adventurous drive to the Garden Route, stopping off at Spier, for wine tasting and optional lunch at the Spier Restaurant, then off to either Hermanus for whale watching(season) or further to Gans Baai for Shark cage diving, then off to Knysna to overnight at hotel in Knysna.

Meal Included: Breakfast.

Day 04: Knysna and Surroundings

After an early breakfast today, depart to Tsitsikamma Forest for zip-lining, Bunji-jumping at Bloukrans on the Garden-Route. After this you will be heading back to the Knysna to enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants of your choice before heading back to the hotel to overnight.

Meal Included: Breakfast.

Day 05: Kynsna – Ferry ride

After breakfast today, to the Knysna dock to catch a ferry over to The Featherbed Nature Reserve for a 4 x 4 trailer ride up to the top of the cliff.

Enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants of your choice before heading back to the hotel to overnight.

Meal Included: Breakfast

Today you will indulge in the following activities:-

Day 06: Travel to Port Elizabeth via Plettenberg bay

After an early breakfast at 9 am, depart to Port Elizabeth which is a 3 hour drive, further on the garden route. Visit Plettenberg bay on the way and do not forget to visit the Monkey land Primate Sanctuary. The entrance to Monkey land is included in your package cost.

Plettenberg Bay is the jewel of The Garden Route and is tranquil and charming, hospitable and rather special. Originally christened “Bahia  Formosa” (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay offers the visitor miles of sweeping, un spoilt golden beaches, a dramatic rocky peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, towering indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers and sea.

Opened in 1998, Monkey land primate sanctuary is currently the top eco-tourism attraction on the Garden Route. The sanctuary is exceptional as it caters for several species of primates who are not caged. They are free to move about the forest and this they do most harmoniously.

Highlights of the tour include: Shark Rock Pier, Fort Frederick, Donkin Reserve, Pyramid Monument, Horse Memorial, St. George’s Cricket Ground, Feather Market, Library and City Hall.

Overnight at your hotel in Port Elizabeth.

Meal Included: Breakfast.

Day 07: Day at leisure in Port Elizabeth

Today your day is at Addo Elephant Park in Port Elizabeth. The “friendly” city with is well known Oceanarium and snake house. This is an optional trip at an extra cost. The rest of the day you can explore Port Elizabeth on your own.

One of the leading tourist attractions in Nelson Mandela Bay, Bay world is unique in Southern Africa, embracing a natural and cultural history Museum combined with a Snake Park and Dinosaur Park. It is located in the heart of the Port Elizabeth beachfront and serves up a feast of edutainment to hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Open from 9 am to 16.30 hours daily.

The main activities of the Complex are research and education aimed at stimulating a greater awareness of the need for conservation of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. Research and education programmes focus on marine life, reptiles, maritime and local history.

Overnight at your hotel in Port Elizabeth.

Meal Included: Breakfast.

Day 08: Travel to Johannesburg. Relax or Shop!

After breakfast, catch a flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg. The day is to explore Johannesburg. Take a drive to Rhino and Lion Park in Krugersdorp and on the return see what Johannesburg has to offer.

Johannesburg is mostly known as the “New York of Africa” and has many places to pick up the perfect gift or souvenir, or just to browse around at what is on offer. From modern shopping centre complexes to local markets, it is certainly a varied shopping experience. Johannesburg can be considered as the shopping paradise in South Africa.

Travellers are able to shop in the more than 20 mega-malls around Johannesburg. Sandton City Shopping Centre, Nelson Mandela Square, Hype Park Corner, Oriental Plaza, Montecasino and Rosebank Mall are the places of the best shopping. There plenty of shopping malls and shopping centres that are mostly located in the northern suburbs. Most of them are exclusive and include all top international brands as well as with the popular local ones.

Overnight at your hotel in Johannesburg.

Meal Included: Breakfast.

Day 09: Flight from Johannesburg to back home

After breakfast, bid farewell to Johannesburg and transfer to Johannesburg airport to catch your flight home.

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Package Inclusions

• 02 Nights stay in Cape Town, 02 Nights stay in Knysna, 02 Nights stay in Port Elizabeth and 02 Night stay in Johannesburg
• Daily breakfast at the hotel of your stay (from Day 02 – Day 09)
• Full Day Cape Peninsula / Cape Point Tour on Seat in private vehicle Basis
• Private transfers from Cape Town airport to your hotel in Cape Town
• Private transfer from Cape Town to Knysna by road
• Private transfers from Knysna to Port Elizabeth with a visit to Monkey land.
• City Orientation tour in Port Elizabeth.
• Private transfers from Port Elizabeth hotel – Port Elizabeth Airport
• Private return transfers from Johannesburg airport to Johannesburg hotel & back
• Driver’s allowance, fuel charges, parking, toll, tax etc.
• Local English speaking guide during sightseeing.

Package Exclusions

• Anything not mentioned in “Package Inclusions”
• Domestic and International Airfare, Train Fare, Travel Visa & Travel Insurance & Medical Premium, Medical tests, etc.
• Individually extended accommodation, sightseeing, transfers, excursions pre, post or on tour.
• OK to board for the airline (if applicable)
• Meals other specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Juices, Sodas, Soft & Beverages Drinks, etc.

Visa Requirement and Charges:

Please check online or with our authorised representative if Travel visa is required to visit our country. It is your responsibility to submit all relevant documents and obtain a legal travel visa (as per requirement) before you travel.

In case your tour is cancelled or curtailed short due to visa issues, we will be unable to provide you any refund of the tour cost.

For E-Visa, we are happy to provide you the visa requirement charges and documents required at highly competitive rates on our portal: https://www.visadone.com

You may click the above link and check the details there*

For Sticker Visa, please check with our local branch for the costing, documents required and approximate processing time.

Travel Insurance

Travel & Medical Insurance Charges:

It is Traveller’s responsibility to obtain and be in possession of the comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance, including medical insurance with provision for air evacuation, insurance in case of accidents, sudden sickness, medical expenses or death, before embarking on a tour. Our company is neither responsible nor liable for any claims, damage or loss as a result of Client’s failing to obtain necessary insurance cover.

We are however, happy to provide you travel insurance as per the plan you select which can offer you comprehensive coverage at highly competitive costs.

Age limit to provide Insurance – Up to 75 years. For Insurance, all rates given are per person in USD.

Current Exclusion:

• To & from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal & Bangladesh.
• From India (However to India (Inbound) is allowed).

Insurance fees once paid is totally non-refundable. For further details you can check with us on insurance@solidarityinvest.com

*Disclaimer: Please do check with our Branch / Authorised representative about the latest requirement as visa requirement / fees / travel insurance charges are dynamic and subject to change. The consulate at their discretion may ask for additional documents also for visa processing. Visa issuance is purely at the discretion of the consulate and not us.

Payment and Cancellation Policy:

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 50% payment at the time of confirmation
• Balance 50% within 10 days of confirmation or travel date whichever is earlier.

We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards also. In case of a bank transfer please add USD 30 per transfer per time you transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

If you cancel:

• 60 days prior to departure there will be a 10% deduction on the package cost.
• 59 – 45 days prior to departure: 25% deduction on the package cost.
• 44 – 30 days prior to departure: 45% deduction on the package cost.
• 30 – 15 days prior to departure: 65% deduction on the package cost.
• 15 – 07 days prior to departure: 95% deduction on the package cost.
• 06 days or less: 100% deduction on the package cost.

TERM AND CONDITIONS:

• Disclaimer: In view of the COVID19 situation we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.
• We reserve all rights. All rooms, rates and services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Rates are subject to change at the time of confirmation.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is normally 1500 hrs. And check-out 12 Noon. (Please check with the hotel for the same)
• Early check-in, late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel and not guaranteed unless paid for.
• We reserve the rights to reschedule the itinerary or routing.
• Unused inclusions in a tour package are non-refundable.
• Tours will be seat in coach basis or SIC basis (Unless mentioned otherwise) where guests have to reach on time at designated pick up point.
• Any delays from your side are considered a no show.
• No refund applicable in case of no show.
• Rates are not valid during any trade fair periods, Major European Holidays, Events & festivals and blackout dates.
• Most of the Hotels may ask for a security deposit at the time of check-in, which is refundable at the time of check-out and is subject to the hotel’s policy.
• All rates are net and per person for the package.
• Rates for the extra night, if given are per person per night.
• Child rates apply for children aged from 2 to 11 years old. One child sharing a room with two adults (depending on hotel policy).
• Most hotels in Europe have occupancy policy per room. They will generally not allow more than 03 people in one room (based on the room size).
• If the hotel doesn’t have availability for family rooms, adult rates will apply for child also.
• We will endeavour to match the rates quoted in the packages.
• If certain entrances are closed during certain periods, alternative entrances will be provided.
• In view of the current situation, please be advised that whilst the information and rates quoted are correct as of today’s date – we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.
• Any damages caused whilst on tour shall be borne (paid or settled) locally by the client, we will not be liable for the same.

COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES

Covid Guidelines (If any): Please check the below website for Covid Guidelines –

https://www.gov.za/covid-19/models/current-alert-provincemetro

Mandatory Medical /Tests or Vaccination details: Please check the below website for the same –

https://www.gov.za/covid-19/models/current-alert-provincemetro

Package Cost

Package rates per person for the above package:

Taxes Extra.  Above 12 years Child will be considered on adult rates only.

Notes:

• Child with bed – may be given sleeper couch in the same room sharing with 02 fully Paid adults.
• Child No bed – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding
• Infant – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding.
• All ages will be calculated as per the date on the passport.

Points to Note (If any)

Please do note that the below points are shared with you for your reference only. Please use them at your own discretion.

Your Health: It is your (Traveller’s) responsibility is to ensure that you are in good health and medically fit to undertake safari tour. If the tour passes through the malaria area, precautionary treatment is advised. Consultation with medical practitioner/doctor and obtaining prophylactic and precautionary anti-malaria treatment is necessary.

Local Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted throughout South Africa.
American Express and Diners Club – not so much!

Foreign currency can be exchanged at local banks and Bureaux de Change. ATM’s are readily available in major cities.

Helpful items for your packing list:

• Light weight shirts/blouses with long sleeves as protection from the sun and mosquitos
• T-shirts / Shorts / Jeans or safari trousers / Pajamas / Socks /Underwear
• A light weight water-proof jacket
• Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers / Comfortable walking sandals or flip flops for warmer days
• A wide brimmed hat with under-chin tie to prevent it from flying away
  Swimsuit
• A warm windproof jacket (winter) / A fleece jacket that will go under the warm jacket (winter) /A warm polo neck shirt (winter) A beanie (winter)
• Gloves (winter) / A warm scarf (winter)
• Sunglasses / Spare prescription eye glasses/contact lenses
  Binoculars
• Cameras and related paraphernalia like lenses etc and plenty of memory cards and spare batteries
• A small powerful flashlight and extra batteries
• Travel alarm clock / Small purse size umbrella can come in handy
• Small lint roller / A light packable backpack or tote to carry equipment and stuff on game vehicles
• A supply of Ziploc bags in different sizes may come in handy for dust or water proofing cameras, wet bathing suits etc.
• Chargers for cell phones, iPads, cameras, computers and you may want to invest in a mini travel charger surge protector with dual USB ports and five charging outlets.

Photography: Due to nature of the safari tour, rugged terrain and extremely dusty conditions,

We would like to urge to carefully pack all sensitive photographic, electronic and filming equipment, preferably in the dust-proof bags.

People: South Africans are loud and friendly – genuinely friendly. They’re the ones who will strike up a conversation with the locals in any country they visit. And whenever they come across tourists on their own turf, they’re equally as warm-hearted.

Population can be divided into (at least) 11 ethnic groups, the biggest group of which is the Zulu, probably found everywhere in the country. South Africa has 11 officially recognized languages, most of them indigenous dialects.

English is widely spoken throughout and is the primary language in cities, commerce, banking, and government. Road signs and official forms are in English and you can expect all hotel staff to speak it fluently.

Climate: South Africa enjoys a high number of clear, sunny days. Although varied through different regions, South Africa’s climate is generally mild year-round.

Snowfall is limited to the highest mountain peaks and mean annual rainfall comes to a relatively dry 20 inches.

CAPE TOWN has a Mediterranean climate – it rains during the winter months and it is chilly. The summer months are dry and warm and can be very windy at times.

DURBAN’S climate is almost the same as Miami Florida, hot and humid and rainy in the summer, warm dry days and cool to chilly evenings during the winter months.

JOHANNESBURG‘S climate is warm during the summer with most of the rainfall during this time. Because of the heat in Johannesburg in the summer, residents and visitors alike can experience the most spectacular thunder and lightning storms! Winters in Johannesburg are moderate, with dry sunny days and chilly nights.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – climate during the summertime is hot and humid during the day and cooler in the evenings. Afternoons very often bring thundershowers which tend to refresh the air considerably. Winter weather is warm and dry during the days with chilly evenings and mornings.

Make no mistake, in the winter months the evenings and early mornings can be bitterly cold. If you are on safari during this time, you will need to take very warm clothing especially for early morning game drives.

Safety and Security:  Leaving your belongings unattended is not advisable. Be with your driver / guide and/or group to avoid unnecessary issues.

Staying safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities: Your safari guide will ensure your safety at all times – listen carefully to instructions and follow the park’s rules at all times. When on a self-drive safari, don’t drive too close to wildlife and only leave your car in designated areas where it is safe to do so.

Staying safe in Cities and Towns: South Africa has a high level of crime, including rape and murder. The risk of violent crime to visitors travelling to the main tourist destinations is generally low. The South African authorities prioritise protecting tourists and tourism police are deployed in several towns and cities. Being in numbers and staying with your driver / guide always helps. It may not be safe to venture out post dark alone.