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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Sun City

8 Nights from $3255

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Destinations
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Sun City, Timbavati
Private Game Reserve

Your Itinerary Includes

All round trip airport and land transfers
1 night Johannesburg
2 nights Victoria Falls
2 nights Sun City
3 nights Timbavati Private Game Reserve
Timbavati game viewing safari
8 breakfasts 3 lunches 3 dinners

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Day-By-Day Itinerary

This itinerary can be fully customized; to tailor this package to your specific requirements please call one of our travel specialists at 1-800-22-SWAIN.

Day 1 Fly USA to Johannesburg

Day 2 Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

They came from far and wide to strike it rich when gold was discovered here in 1886, and the “City of Gold” still pulsates with entrepreneurial energy.

Day 3 Fly Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

The Victoria Falls, affectionately abbreviated to Vic Falls by anyone who’s been there, is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the locals refer to the Falls as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (the smoke that thunders). There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and crocodiles lurk.

The mighty Zambezi flows broad and placid to the brink of a one mile wide basalt lip before taking a headlong 328 foot plunge into the thunderous, frothy chasm of the gorge below. This is the world's largest sheet of falling water.

Once the river has taken its plunge, things change...for those with the courage, the rapids immediately downstream offer some of the most adrenalin-pumping white water rafting available anywhere in the world.

Day 4 At leisure, Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls offers an ample array of activities; why not visit the falls on foot or visit the local craft market? Plunge from the second highest bungee jump in the world from the Victoria Falls Bridge. In the afternoon enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise whilst sipping a cocktail.

Day 5 Fly Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. On arrival you will be assisted to your transfer to Sun City; internationally renowned as South Africa’s premier holiday resort offering a multitude of attractions and activities.

Day 6 At leisure, Sun City
Sun City is a fabulous resort complex which captivates visitors with its combination of golf, game and gambling as well as world-class hotels. Try your luck in one of the casinos or spend the day outside at the Valley of the Waves. There is also the malaria free Pilanesberg National Park where you can do a game drive in the reserve.

Day 7 Fly Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
Transfer back to Johannesburg for your onward flight. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in the Timbavati.

Timbavati Nature Reserve shares a common unfenced border with the Kruger National Park allowing animals free range and ensuring guests to the area the opportunity to view the greatest diversity of wildlife that Africa has to offer.

View the big game from open vehicles, on foot or from the comfort of your room as you experience timeless Africa.

Days 8-9 On safari, Timbavati
As the early morning sun rises, depart in open vehicles into the African bushveld. Game viewing is best in the early mornings and this safari will provide the opportunity to experience the fascinating wildlife in an open Land Rover safari vehicle. Relax in the heat of the day and perhaps enjoy an afternoon nap. Set out again in the afternoon for another game drive. Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

Day 10 Fly Hoedspruit to USA (Via Johannesburg)
Transfer to the airport for your onward flights.

Day 11 Arrive USA

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Hotels

For more information about the hotels visited in this itinerary please click the hotel name below.

City	Standard	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury

Johannesburg	Metcourt Laurel	D'Oreale Grande	InterContinental Airport Sun	-

Victoria Falls	The Kingdom	Victoria Falls Safari Lodge	Victoria Falls Hotel	-

Sun City	Sun City Main hotel	Cascades Hotel	The Palace of the Lost City	-

Timbvati Reserve	Tanda Tula	Kings Camp	Royal Malewane	-

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Pricing

To determine pricing for your tour select the appropriate travel season and desired accommodation level from the table below.

	Twin Share	Single Share
Standard

12/1/09-12/17/09; 1/3/10-1/31/10	$3,945	$4,570

12/18/09-1/2/10	$4,025	$4,730

1/3/10-1/31/10	$3,945	$4,570

2/1/10-4/30/10	$3,970	$4,615

5/1/10-9/30/10	$3,255	$3,905

10/1/10-10/31/10	$3,855	$4,505

Superior

12/1/09-12/17/09	$3,830	$4,665

12/18/09-1/2/10	$3,920	$4,845

1/3/10-4/30/10	$3,910	$4,775

5/1/10-5/31/10	$3,675	$4,535

6/1/10-7/14/10	$4,025	$5,060

7/15/10-9/30/10	$3,675	$4,535

10/1/10-11/30/10	$4,030	$4,890

Deluxe

12/1/09-12/17/09	$6,955	$9,420

12/18/09-1/2/10	$7,105	$9,720

1/3/10-1/31/10	$7,355	$10,000

2/1/10-10/31/10	$7,380	$10,045


Add International Airfare Pricing
Routing: JFK or IAD-JNB-JFK or IAD

5/1/10-6/30/10; 8/11/10-9/10/10; 12/24/09-1/6/10		$1,315

7/1/10-8/10/10; 12/10/10-12/23/10		$1,580

9/11/09-12/9/09; 1/7/10-4/30/10		$1,140

Add Internal Africa Air
Routing: JNB-VFA-JNB

9/11/09-9/10/10		$370

Routing: JNB-HDS-JNB

9/11/09-9/10/10		$260

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Terms & Conditions

*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 60 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. CST #2012413-20 See our Complete Terms and Conditions.

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