Tony Park Safari

14 Days Escorted by: Author, Tony Park Departs: 4 July 2011

Itinerary

Day 1
This morning you will make your own way to Sydney International Airport in time to check in for your South African Airways flight to Johannesburg.

After clearing immigration and customs formalities, you will make your own way to the Emperors Palace courtesy shuttle service, and transferred by road to the Peermont Metcourt Hotel for your overnight accommodation including breakfast and a welcome dinner.

Day 2
This morning after breakfast, you will depart from the Peermont Metcourt Hotel and take the Emperors Palace courtesy shuttle transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg.

Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, you will check in for your South African Airways flight to Mpumalanga. After collecting your luggage, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and transferred by road to Hazyview for your overnight accommodation at the Rissington Inn including lunch, dinner and an afternoon Elephant Whisper Activitiy.

Day 3
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and transferred by road to Satara Rest Camp for your two night stay including dinner, breakfast and a scheduled game drive en route.

As one of Africa's top three safari destinations, the Kruger National Park offers visitors the iconic African safari - a dramatic production rich in lion prides, elephant herds and thousands of other animals, played out against shifting backdrops of savannah, forest, river and mountain. Travellers arrive from all over the world for a taste of the Kruger National Park safari experience - a safari holiday characterised by unspoilt wilderness, a huge density and diversity of animals.

Day 4
Today you will participate in scheduled game activities offered to you by Satara Rest Camp.

Satara Camp which is located in the centre of the Kruger National Park in South Africa, stakes its reputation on being one of the best spots in the world for viewing Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, because of the fertile grazing land found in the area which attracts vast herds of Antelope. For this reason Satara camp is often referred to as the 'cat camp'.

Day 5
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from the Satara Camp for your road transfer to Kruger National Park where you will spend two nights accommodation at & Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp including all meals, soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees, game drives/scheduled game activities, refreshments on game drives, nature walks, and laundry (excluding underwear).

Day 6
Today you will participate in scheduled activities offered to you by & Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp. Renowned for its exceptional African wildlife and leopard sightings, Kirkmans Kamp offers exhilarating twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles and guided bush walks in the Sabi Sand Game Park.

Day 7
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from & Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp via the Panorama Route to Pretoria for your overnight stay at Pretoria Sheraton Hotel including dinner.

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve - The fresh mountain scenery and panoramic views over the Klein Drakensberg escarpment are quite spectacular and give the area its name of 'Panorama Route'. Viewpoints are named for the spectacle they offer, and God's Window and Wonder View hint at the magnitude of the scenery. The 'Pinnacle' is a single quartzite column rising out of the deep wooded canyon and the ‘Three Rondavels' (also called 'Three Sisters’) are three huge spirals of dolomite rock rising out of the far wall of the Blyde River canyon. Their domed heads are iced in green and their sides are stained with fiery orange lichen. From the 'Three Rondavels' you can see the extensive Swadini Dam in the far distance, which marks the end of the reserve.

Day 8
Early this morning, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from Sheraton Pretoria Hotel for your road transfer to Pretoria Railway Station.

Upon arrival at Pretoria Railway Station you will register and check in for your Overnight Blue Train Journey from Pretoria to Cape Town in deluxe carriages including all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic), and off the train excursions.

The Blue Train has an aura of mystique about it. Kings and presidents have travelled on this magnificent moving five-star hotel. Its very name has become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service.

Day 9
Today you will arrive at Cape Town Railway Station where your Blue Train journey will end.

After disembarking, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and transferred by road to the Radisson Blu for your three night stay including breakfast and dinner.

Day 10
This morning after breakfast, you will be met at approximately 0800 am in the lobby of the Radisson Blu Hotel by your Driver/Guide for your Full Day Cape Point Peninsular and Table Mountain tour.

Follow Africa's premier tour route to the romantic meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Sir Francis Drake the explorer called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the circumference of the Globe".

Day 11
This morning after breakfast, you will be met at approximately 0900 am in the lobby of the Radisson Blu Hotel by your Driver/Guide for your Full Day Cape Winelands Tour.

Be swept away by the overwhelming beauty of rolling vineyards and perfect blue sky. Start off with a visit to Paarl and the spectacular Paarl Valley. Here we enjoy a wine tasting and cellar tour at one of the local estates.

Day 12
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel for your road transfer to Cape Town Airport, in time to check in for your South African Airways flight to Johannesburg, then transferred by road to Sun City for your two nights accommodation at the Sun City Hotel including breakfast.

Day 13
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and transferred by road to meet with “lion This morning after breakfast, you will have a full day at your own leisure from The Sun City Main Hotel.

A multitude of entertainment options characterize The Sun City Hotel in the heart of the Sun City complex. The Sun City Hotel in South Africa is for those who want to be where the action is - day and night this hotel never stops pumping.

Day 14
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and depart from the Sun City Hotel for your road transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, in time to check in for your South African Airways flight to Sydney.

2011 Departure

All prices in Australian Dollars

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