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| South African Tapestry |
| 15 days from $7,499 |
| Departing Daily | | | | Day 1 Depart USA | |
| Depart the USA on the overnight South African Airways flight to Cape Town. | | | | | Day 2 Arrive Cape Town | |
| Welcome to the "fairest cape of all" - Cape Town. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your luxury hotel nestled in the Constantia Valley, just 20 minutes from the center of Cape Town. This intimate hotel was originally the home of Catherina Ustings who came to Cape Town from Germany in 1662. She originally named the farm Swaaneweide, "feeding place of Swans". The buildings were lovingly restored and have been declared a National Monument. This afternoon, enjoy walking the grounds of Cape Town's oldest wine farm. | | Steenberg Country Hotel | | | | Day 3 Cape Town | BL |
| Your private tour of the Cape Peninsula begins as you drive out of Cape Town and stop at the fishing harbor of Hout Bay. Continuing along Chapman's Peak Drive, you'll have breathtaking views of the shining bay and the wide beaches that dot the shore. Stop at the Cape Point Nature Reserve, a 19,000 acre reserve that boasts an incredible diversity of flora specimens, including the indigenous fynbos. You might also spot bontebok, cape mountain zebra, cape grysbok, cape fox and caracal. Continue on to Cape Point for a funicular ride to the lookout point. See if you can spot the phantom Flying Dutchman, whose ill-fated captain swore to round the point even if it took forever! After stopping for lunch, you'll visit the colony of jackass penguins at Boulders Beach before heading to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to explore one of the world's leading botanical gardens. Return to your hotel late this afternoon. | | Steenberg Country Hotel | | | | Day 4 Cape Town | BL |
| Today's excursion takes us to the Southern Seaboard and world-famous Hermanus, known best for its spectacular whale-watching season. The drive takes you through the seaside towns of the Strand and Gordon's Bay and along the spectacular Marine Drive. Between July and November, you often see the Southern Right Whales as they make their way towards Hermanus to mate and calve. If you like, you can stop to visit the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, famous for its beautiful Red Disa. Continue over the Bot River to the village of Hermanus where you might stop at one of the wine estates. After a delightful seafood lunch (and during season, some whale watching), return to Cape Town via the Hottentot Hollands Mountains. | | Steenberg Country Hotel | | | | Day 5 Cape Town | B |
| The day is at leisure to relax and enjoy the grounds of your hotel's estate. Or, perhaps enjoy some wine tasting at the other nearby wine estates. Cape Town's waterfront is filled with shops and restaurants and is a perfect place to spend a leisurely day exploring and soaking up the views of the harbor and towering table mountain. | | Steenberg Country Hotel | | | | Day 6 Cape Town-Sanbona Wildlife Reserve | BLD |
| A private 3-hour drive takes you to the heart of the Little Karoo and the more than 133,000 acre Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. This expansive area of undulating plains and mountains was home to the San people, who roamed the area for thousands of years. Settle into your luxury accommodations and then choose from a variety of afternoon activites. You might want to take a nature walk and learn about the more than 600 plant species on the reserve. | | Tilney Manor | | | | Day 7 Sanbona Wildlife Reserve | BLD |
| Sanbona is designed to pamper you. You might enjoy a leisurely morning or you might decide to take a nature walk or a game drive. Sanbona is home to the Big 5, along with a variety of larger plains game such Gemsbok, Springbok, Red Hartebeest and zebra. Smaller game such as Jackal, Caracal, Aardwolf, and Antbear, are also common. | | Tilney Manor | | | | Day 8 Sanbona-Shamwari Game Reserve | BLD |
| A private 3-hour transfer takes you back to Cape Town International Airport for the short flight to Port Elizabeth. Here, you will be met and transferred to Shamwari Game Reserve, a malaria-free reserve of almost 50,000 acres just 40 minutes from Port Elizabeth. Shamwari boasts 5 different eco-systems and is one of the most recognized conservation areas in South Africa. This afternoon, choose from a variety of activites offered. | | Bushmans River Lodge | | | | Day 9 Shamwari Game Reserve | BLD |
| Choose from a variety of activites today or spend time relaxing and enjoying the grounds of the reserve. Game drives are exciting and escorted by professional game rangers who delight in introducing you not only to the game on the reserve, but also to the flora and fauna. You might also want to visit Khaya Lendaba, and African Arts and Culture Village where you gain insight to the traditions and art of various African cultures. | | Bushmans River Lodge | | | | Day 10 Shamwari-Kruger National Park | BLD |
| A short transfer takes you back to Port Elizabeth, where you board your flight to Johannesburg and then on to Mpumalanga Airport near Kruger National Park. You will be met and transferred to your luxury lodge set in the first private concession located within the boundaries of Kruger National Park. Tonight, enjoy a night game drive. | | Jock Safari Lodge | | | | Day 11 Kruger National Park | BLD |
| Three full days give you time to enjoy the wide variety of activities at your luxury lodge - as well as to relax and do absolutely nothing! Game drives feature 4WD open vehicles with professional rangers and trackers. All of the Big 5 can be found around Jock's and your rangers will help you spot the tell-tale signs of a lion or leopard on the hunt. Why not take a nature walk one day. Walks are tailored to the fitness of participants and offer a unique perspective of the eco-systems of the area and of the other elements of the bush, such as insect life, plant and tree life and how they all play an important role in the delicate balance of nature. | | Jock Safari Lodge | | | | Day 12 Kruger National Park | BLD |
| A full day of game viewing activities. | | Jock Safari Lodge | | | | Day 13 Kruger National Park | BLD |
| A full day of game viewing activities. | | Jock Safari Lodge | | | | Day 14 Kruger National Park-Depart | B |
| A final early game drive before breakfast and your departure by air to Johannesburg, where you board your overnight flight back to the United States. | | | | | Day 15 Arrive USA | |
| Arrive in New York or Atlanta early this morning. | | | |
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| Daily Between | Air
Inclusive | Land Only | SRS | | 01 Jan 04 - 30 Apr 04 | $9,450 | n/a | $3,599 | | 01 May 04 - 10 Jun 04 | $7,499 | n/a | $2,099 | | 11 Jun 04 - 15 Aug 04 | $7,699 | n/a | $2,199 | | 16 Aug 04 - 30 Sep 04 | $7,599 | n/a | $2,199 | | 01 Oct 04 - 30 Nov 04 | $10,099 | n/a | $4,199 |
| | | All prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together sharing a twin bedded room and include roundtrip economy airfare from New York or Atlanta. Affordable add-ons are available from other cities. Bookings are subject to availability of both air seats and hotel space. Departure taxes of approximately $120 are not included in the above tour prices. |
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Blue Bell, PA 19422
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 | Roundtrip economy airfare on South African Airways from New York or Atlanta | | 12 nights Deluxe accommodations on a twin-share basis with private facilities | | 12 Breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners | | Roundtrip airport transfers | | Private sightseeing in Cape Town | | Game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles with professional Rangers | | Hotel taxes and park entry fees | | UTG Safari Kit and duffel bag | | UTG Exclusive Safari Delay Protection Plan |
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