An African Safari with Tony Park

13 Days Escorted by: Author, Tony Park Departs: 14 May 2010

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself into a book that you have read? Well now is your chance. Join acclaimed Australian author Tony Park on this fantastic trip through South Africa. Bringing his novels to life, you will visit places from Silent Predator, his fifth novel set in and around The Kruger National Park. Joining this tour will see you also visit places from his sixth novel Ivory. Get an insight into how an author sets the plot, finds the locations and creates the characters of a successful novel whilst seeing some of the best that this beautiful country has to offer.

All passengers receive a complimentary copy of the new novel Ivory.

Itinerary

Friday, 14 May 2010
This morning you will make your own way to Sydney International Airport in time to check in for your South African Airways / Qantas Airways code share flight to Johannesburg. After clearing immigration and customs formalities, you will use the Emperors Palace courtesy shuttle service, and be transferred by road to the Peermont Metcourt Hotel for your overnight accommodation including breakfast. Welcome Dinner.

Saturday, 15 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by your Driver/Guide and depart Johannesburg and travel en route via the Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route to Skukuza Restcamp, located in the Kruger National Park, for your overnight stay including all meals and concession fees.

Sunday, 16 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, depart on a game drive through the Kruger National Park to Satara Restcamp for your two night stay including all meals, concession fees, game activities, water and snacks on game drives. After game drive in the park.

Monday, 17 May 2010
Today you will participate in morning and afternoon game activities from Satara Restcamp.

Tuesday, 18 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, depart on a game drive further North through the park to Letaba Restcamp for your two night stay including all meals, concession fees, scheduled game activities, water and snacks on game drives.

Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Today you will participate in game activities from Letaba Camp.

Thursday, 20 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, you will depart from Letaba Camp for your transfer via a game drive to Tinga Narina Lodge for your two night stay in suite room including all meals, two daily game drives, house wines, local brand spirits, beers and soft drinks.

Friday, 21 May 2010
Today, you will participate in morning and afternoon game drives offered by Tinga Narina Lodge.

Saturday, 22 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, you will be met for your private road transfer to Mpumalanga Airport in time to check in for your onward flight to Cape Town via Johannesburg. Upon arrival into Cape Town Airport, you will be transferred by road to Cape Town Hollow Hotel for your three night stay including breakfast daily, full day Table Mountain and Cape Point Peninsular Tour and a dinner at the Africa Café and Five Flies Restaurant.

Sunday, 23 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, you will be met at approximately 0800 am in the lobby of the hotel for your Full Day Table Mountain and Cape Point Peninsular Tour. Return to the hotel in the later afternoon and dinner this evening is at the Africa Cafe.

Monday, 24 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, you will be met at approximately 0800 am in the lobby of the hotel for your Full Day Winelands Tour including lunch and wine tasting. Return to the hotel in the later afternoon and dinner this evening is at the Five Flies Restaurant.

Tuesday, 25 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, your Representative/Driver will transfer you by road to Cape Town Airport in time to check in for your onward flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you wil be met and transferred to the Sandton Garden Court Hotel for overnight accomodation. Farewell dinner this evening.

Wednesday, 26 May 2010
This morning after breakfast, you will be met by a Representative/Driver and transferred by road to meet with “lion whisperer” Kevin Richardson at his property north of Johannesburg. After your visit, you will be transferred by road to O.R. Tambo International Airport in time to check in for your South African Airways flight to Sydney.

2010 Departure

All prices in Australian Dollars

Full Detailed Itinerary

Notes:

• *Ex other cities upon request
• Maximum 10 passengers

Included:

• Return economy class flights from Australia to Johannesburg including taxes
• All internal flights
• 12 nights superior accommodation
• Breakfast daily plus most lunches and dinners
• Welcome and farewell dinner
• All park fees and game activities on safari

Not Included:

• Drinks and items of a personal nature

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