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South Africa in Style Commodore and Jackalberry	South Africa in Style CAPE CADOGAN & LION SANDS
South Africa in Style Twelve Apostles and Jackalberry	Best of Kenya

Commodore and Jackalberry

Day 01
Depart from New York or Washington on South African Airways for Johannesburg, on South African Airways.

Day 02
On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, clear Customs & Immigration, then connect with your domestic flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met by a Visit Southern Africa representative and transferred to your hotel.

The Commodore Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town's center of activity, with a variety of stores, restaurants and bars. The hotel offers superb service and excellent cuisine in a secure, friendly environment and most rooms have wonderful views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Signal Hill. The Clipper Restaurant offers superb dining in a tranquil setting, from a mouthwatering buffet breakfast to a diverse A la Carte menu and devilish desserts! And to delight the palate further, indulge in a large selection of sherries, brandies and fine cognacs, or explore The Commodore House Wine Collection. Alternatively, relax to the nostalgic melodies played by the piano man over a light meal or high tea at The Admiralty Bar & Lounge.

Accommodation: Commodore Hotel

Day 03
Today you will be taken on a half day Winelands tour.
While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the Winelands area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak-lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be quickly forgotten. See some of the wine estates that were developed by early settlers who produced the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and royalty such as Edward VII. Stop for a wine-tasting on an estate, where you will have the opportunity to purchase some of the wines.

Accommodation: Commodore Hotel (B)

Day 04
Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Commodore Hotel (B)

Day 05
Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in CapeTown will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty, and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Accommodation: Commodore Hotel (B)

Day 06
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg Airport connect with your scheduled flight to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival at Hoedspruit you will be met and transferred to your lodge.

If you are looking for spectacular views, understated comfort and ethnic ambience that blends harmoniously with nature; Jackalberry Safari Lodge in Thornybush Private Game Reserve is ideal. Whether you come alone or as part of a group, you will find Jackalberry Camp or Lodge the perfect remedy for the stresses of work and city living. Jackalberry Safari Lodge has a background of the towering majesty of the Drakensberg Mountains providing the backdrop for this safari lodge. This intimate camp offers magnificent views and under-stated comfort. All with air-conditioning, Jackalberry Safari Lodge can accommodate up to 16 people in comfortable family suites, luxury suite and double chalets.

Accommodation: Jackalberry Game Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 07
Morning game viewing activity in this spectacular wildlife kingdom. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing around the pool or perhaps take a siesta to make up for the early morning wake-up call. In the afternoon you will be taken on another unforgettable safari through the unspoilt African bush

Jackalberry Game Lodge in Thornybush Private Game Reserve, adjoining the Greater Kruger National Park, is one of the world's premier 'Big Five' game viewing areas. Game drives in open safari vehicles with highly trained rangers and trackers offer the privilege of experiencing a true bushveld environment, as well as the prospect of seeing Africa's 'Big Five' at close quarters.

Accommodation: Jackalberry Game Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 08
After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. (B)
On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, connect with your scheduled international flight to the USA.

Day 09
Return home with a lifetime of memories!

COSTING
SA in Style – Commodore & Jackalberry

2008	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October
Selling Price $	2799	2799	2799	3099	2199	3199	3199	3199	3099	2799
Single Supp $	775	775	775	775	575	575	575	575	850	850

INCLUDES:

International Airfare Washington or New York to Cape Town via Johannesburg
Domestic flights as indicated in itinerary
All services as specified
6 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Game drives as specified in itinerary
Accommodation in standard rooms
Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by qualified English speaking guide
Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated
Visit Southern Africa Representative Meet and Greet upon arrival

EXCLUDES:

Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc
All other services not mentioned
Gratuities/Tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
Costs of obtaining Passports or Visas
Trip cancellation insurance

Twelve Apostles and Jackalberry

Day 01
Depart from New York or Washington on South African Airways for Johannesburg, on South African Airways.

Day 02
On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, clear Customs & Immigration, then connect with your domestic flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met by a Visit Southern Africa representative and transferred to your hotel.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in glorious Cape Town. This intimate 5-star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking pool gardens magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins. Twelve Apostles are also extremely proud to have been awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa's only 'Leading Spa 2005' by The Leading Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and exceptional spa experience!

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Day 03
Today you will be taken on a half day Winelands tour.
While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the Winelands area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak-lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be quickly forgotten. See some of the wine estates that were developed by early settlers who produced the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and royalty such as Edward VII. Stop for a wine-tasting on an estate, where you will have the opportunity to purchase some of the wines.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (B)

Day 04
Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostels Hotel & Spa (B)

Day 05
Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in CapeTown will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty, and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (B)

Day 06
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg Airport connect with your scheduled flight to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival at Hoedspruit you will be met and transferred to your lodge.

COSTING
SA in Style – 12 Apostles

2008	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October
Selling Price $	2699	2699	2699	2899	1999	3299	3299	3299	2899	2699
Single Supp $	900	900	900	900	750	750	750	750	700	910

INCLUDES:

International Airfare Washington or New York to Cape Town via Johannesburg
Domestic flights as indicated in itinerary
All services as specified
6 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Game drives as specified in itinerary
Accommodation in standard rooms
Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by qualified English speaking guide
Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated
Visit Southern Africa Representative Meet and Greet upon arrival

EXCLUDES:

Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc
All other services not mentioned
Gratuities/Tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
Costs of obtaining Passports or Visas
Trip cancellation insurance

CAPE CADOGAN & LION SANDS

Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met by a Visit Southern Africa representative and transferred to your hotel.

The Cape Cadogan is a stately double-storied Georgian and Victorian building that dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. It was originally a farmhouse which was 'Victorianised' in 1912 and declared a national monument in 1984.
This boutique hotel is well known for its comfortable, luxurious atmosphere. Our reception areas are individually decorated and designed for comfort and tranquility. It is themed on the Irish literary figure Oscar Wilde who was renowned for his bohemian lifestyle throughout Europe and New York during the latter part of the 19th century.
Our public areas comprise a comfortable lounge with an open fireplace, a garden and pool area, and a library where you can relax and read or research your itinerary from the computer terminal provided for your convenience.

Accommodation: Cape Cadogan

Day 03
Today you will be taken on a half day Winelands tour.
While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the Winelands area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak-lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be quickly forgotten. See some of the wine estates that were developed by early settlers who produced the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and royalty such as Edward VII. Stop for a wine-tasting on an estate, where you will have the opportunity to purchase some of the wines.

Accommodation: Cape Cadogan (B)

Day 04
Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Cape Cadogan (B)

Day 05
Day at leisure to visit the city. Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in CapeTown will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty, and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here.
Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Accommodation: Cape Cadogan (B)

Day 06
Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg Airport connect with your scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga airport. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge in the Sabi Sands.

Lion Sands River Lodges are decorated in an old African style with a sundeck and bar. Lion Sands River Lodge swimming pool is built with a zero - edge overlooking the river. Lion Sands - River Lodge has 10km (6.21 miles) of Sabie River frontage with a high concentration of game around the river especially during the dry seasons. It provides a great diversity of general fauna and flora and affords unique activities based around the river, hides and fishing. This afternoon you will take part in an open vehicle game drive.

Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 07
Today you will take part in a early morning, as well as an early afternoon/evening game drive. Have your camera ready to take photograph of all the wild animals of Africa!

Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 08
After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, you will be transferred to Mpumalanga airport for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. (B)

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, connect with your scheduled international flight to the USA.

Day 09
Return home with a lifetime of memories!

COSTING
SA in Style – Cape Cadogan & Lion Sands River Lodge

2008	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October
Selling Price $	2999	2999	2,999	3,299	2399	3499	3499	3499	3399	3099
Single Supp $	900	900	900	900	575	575	575	575	990	990

INCLUDES:

International Airfare Washington or New York to Cape Town via Johannesburg
Domestic flights as indicated in itinerary
All services as specified
6 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Game drives as specified in itinerary
Accommodation in standard rooms
Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by qualified English speaking guide
Entrance fees for sightseeing as indicated
Visit Southern Africa Representative Meet and Greet upon arrival

EXCLUDES:

Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc
All other services not mentioned
Gratuities/Tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
Costs of obtaining Passports or Visas
Trip cancellation insurance

DAY 1: Depart USA
Depart USA Depart on British Airways flight from New York (see other gateways available) to London.

DAY 2: LONDON/NAIROBI
Arrive in London and connect with the British Airways service to Nairobi. On arrival met at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transferred to The Stanley Hotel. Day spent at leisure.

Overnight : The Stanley Hotel Bed & Breakfast

DAY 3: Shaba
Heading north after an early breakfast, pass near Thika, and then on through Nanyuki, a bustling town in the foothills of Africa's second highest mountain, Mount Kenya. Continue north through some breathtaking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee and onward eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo. From here it's a fairly short hop to your destination: Sarova Shaba Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon Game drive of the reserve, leads you to the discovery of rare game indigenous to this part of Kenya.

Dinner and Overnight : Sarova Shaba Lodge Full Board

DAY 4: Shaba
Spend the entire day in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, seeking out the long neck gerenuk, grevy zebra, reticulated giraffe and Beisa Oryx, just to mention a few.

All meals and Overnight : Sarova Shaba Lodge Full Board

DAY 5: LAKE NAKURU
After breakfast, depart heading Southwest to Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson's Falls for its 237 foot cascade. After a brief stopover, travel in a southerly direction to your next destination: Lake Nakuru, coloured a shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its shores. Arrive at Lion Hill Lodge affording unforgettable views of the lake from its hillside perch. The Lodge also is a perfect base from which to explore the lake, with its fabulous array of birds as well as many species of game. Lunch at the lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park. A game drive in Nakuru National Park which is, of course, known for its birdlife as thousands of flamingos make this lake their home, among hundreds of other species. But wildlife is also in abundance here. You'll see large numbers of waterbuck, warthog, impala, buffalo, plains game, cheetah, and rhino.

Dinner and Overnight : Lion Hill Lodge Full Board

DAY 6: MAASAI MARA
Early breakfast in the lodge. Leaving flamingo fringed Lake Nakuru behind, you head southwards and turn right at Maai Mahiu to ascend up over the top of the Mau Escarpment. Then heading due south, you travel towards Narok, gateway to the Maasai Mara and district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. You'll travel across the "breadbasket" of Kenya, covered with acres of wheat and barley; you'll reach your destination, Mara Sarova Camp, by lunchtime. Located within the boundaries of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, this comfortable luxury camp offers delicious meals and a swimming pool, and makes a perfect base from which to explore the wonders of this corner of Kenya. Lunch in the camp Evening game drive in this magnificent game reserve. Maasai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Game abounds here, particularly when the migration is on, and millions of wildebeests and zebras make their way back and forth across the Mara River on their annual trek.

The Mara is also noted for its abundance of lions - particularly the superb black manned males. You'll see lots of elephants here often in large herds, as well as if you're lucky leopard, cheetah and rhino. All of the Big Five are residents. You're sure to see the African buffalo. Get the cameras ready, stock up on film and enjoy yourselves!

Dinner and Overnight : Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Full Board

DAY 7: MASAI MARA
Full day at The Mara with both morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the reserve.

All meals and Overnight : Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Full Board

DAY 8: Dayroom & DEPART
After breakfast at the lodge, Depart Maasai Mara and head back to Narok, district headquarters of this part of Maasailand and then travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. You will arrive in Kenya's bustling capital city in the early afternoon.
Lunch on own arrangements.
Dayroom at The Stanley.
Transfer to the Airport for your departure flight.

DAY 9: LONDON / USA
Arrive in London and connect with service to the USA.

**WELCOME HOME**

Best of Kenya Rates 2008
01 FEB - 29 FEB	USD 2599	01 JUN - 30 JUN	USD 3199
01 MAR - 16 MAR	USD 2499	01 JUL - 03 SEP	USD 3299
17 MAR - 23 MAR	USD 2499	04 SEP - 22 OCT	USD 2699
24 MAR - 31 MAR	USD 2599	23 OCT - 31 OCT	USD 2599
01 APR - 25 MAY	USD 2399	01 NOV - 15 DEC	USD 2499
26 MAY - 31 MAY	USD 2999

Cost includes:

Safari Transport in 07 seater Minibus with services of English speaking driver/guides
Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
Park entry fees
Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
International Airfares ex JFK

Cost excludes:

Airport taxes
Personal Insurance
All items of personal in nature. E.g. drinks, laundry, cigarettes etc
Changes or deviation from the itinerary
Any item not specified above
Flying doctors coverage/fees
Tips and gratuities to safari guides
porters and hotel staff
porterage

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