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South Africa Cultural Heritage-11 days

Johannesburg - Durban - Cape Town

A journey to South Africa of the past and present. The tour highlights the spirit of hope and reconstruction of the post-apartheid era. It also offers a glimpse of South Africa's diverse heritage including visits to Museums, Soweto, and the winelands, Robben Island. The tour ends in Durban with visits to Inanda and Mahatma Gandhi settlements.

Somak Advantages

� 24/7 travel assistance available through three
   Somak offices in East Africa

� Meet and greet in Johannesburg

� All airport transfers in Africa

� Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

� Services of local English speaking guides

� Accommodation in standard rooms

� Meals as indicated B-Breakfast L- Lunch, D-

Dinner in the itinerary

� Entrance fees

� tour of Soweto and Apartheid Museum

� Cultural experience in Shakaland and tour of

   townships in Cape Town

� Tour of Gandhi settlement in Durban

� tour of Cape Winelands

� Cruise to Robben Island

� Somak Travels Pack including personalized

   itinerary with essential information and travel

   bag.

Itinerary

Day 1:Thursday, New York
Depart from New York on South African Airways fight.

Day 2: Friday Johannesburg
You are met by the Somak representative and transferred to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Protea Hotel Balalaika

Day 3: Saturday Johannesburg
Embark on a historical voyage of discovery. Explore the history of South Africa and its apartheid years. . The tour includes, Soweto, Freedom Square, Regina Mundi Church, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Apartheid Museum and other famous �struggle for freedom� sites (B) Protea Hotel Balalaika

Day 4: Sunday Durban
Fly to Durban. On arrival in Durban you are met by our representative and transferred to your hotel situated on famous Golden Mile. Afternoon at leisure to explore the City of Durban. (B) Holiday Inn Elangeni

Day 5: Monday Durban
For a taste of authentic experience of Zulu Culture today you will drive to Zululand passing the rolling hills of sugar cane fields and forest plantations. Visit Shakaland, a Zulu kraal, near Eshowe, in the Nkwalini valley. Cultural programs of Zulu traditions: beer brewing, spear making, hut building, pottery, weaving, traditional dress, Zulu etiquette and the layout and social structure of a kraal. Enjoy a spectacle of delightful traditional dancing as well as a delicious lunchtime feast (included). (B, L) Holiday Inn Elangeni

Day 6: Tuesday Durban
Today�s excursion takes you to Inanda, which was home to the Natal Native Congress, which then became the home of the African National Congress. We visit the Gandhi Settlement, where Mahatma Gandhi developed his philosophy of passive resistance, which had a profound impact on the history of both South Africa and India. Nearby is Ohlange, the school founded by John Dube, the founding father and first president of African National Congress (ANC). It is here where ex-President Nelson Mandela cast his first vote in the new Democratic Republic. The tour will also cover the various Shembe religious churches, which were founded by the prophet Isaiah Shembe and which have now grown to be one of the largest churches in South Africa.
Return to hotel for overnight. Holiday Inn Elangeni

Day 7: Wednesday Cape Town
Fly to Cape Town. The rest day at leisure to explore the historical Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. (B) City Lodge Waterfront

Day 8: Thursday Cape Town
Your day will begin with a tour of District Six, where you view the harsh reality of the past. In the townships of Langa and Guguletu, experience the spirit of hope and reconstruction of the present South Africa. In the afternoon take a cruise to Robben Island, where former inmates bring to life the history of this prison. (B) City Lodge Waterfront

Day 9: Friday Cape Town
After breakfast, depart for the full-day experience of the famous Cape Winelands. During the course of the day there will be ample opportunity to taste some of the magnificent wines produced in this region. (B) City Lodge Waterfront

Day 10: Saturday Cape Town
Morning at leisure for some final last minute shopping. Fly to Johannesburg and connect with your flight to New York

Day 11: Sunday New York
Arrive in USA.

Accommodation

	Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton is set in the heart of Sandton, within walking distance of Sandton City, Sandton Convention Centre and The Nelson Mandela Square. The Hotel is situated in one of the best LOCATIONS in the Sandton area, linked to the Village Walk Shopping Centre, complete with a Clicks, movie theatres, boutiques and a number of restaurants. The Hotel has Wireless connectivity and offers a Business Centre in the foyer.
Protea Hotel Balalaika

	Southern Sun Elangeni is situated on Durban's North Beach with breathtaking views of Durban's Golden Mile and the warm Indian Ocean. the travellers will enjoy fine service and hospitality at one of Durban's premier hotels. The light, spacious lobby is the focal point where friendly, efficient staff provide a warm welcome. All 447 air-conditioned rooms are well furnished and offer every amenity. The hotel has three superb cosmopolitan restaurants which provide a choice of cuisine from authentic Japanese to ethnic Indian. Two bars offer light snacks and a range of South African wines. The comprehensive Conference Centre is a favourite venue for national and international conferences and events.
Southern Inn Elangeni

	Set in a serene atmosphere of indigenous gardens and designed to reflect the rich textures of Africa and to give you a true African experience, Kapama Game Lodge offers you 20 spacious en-suite thatched chalets with magnificent rrr views accross the nearby lake and a refreshing atmosphere from the surrounding indigenous gardens. Here, the discerning traveller will find unsurpassed personal service and warm hospitality to ensure an unforgettable bushveld experience. Suites are air-conditioned and have ceiling fans.
City Lodge WaterFront

Dates and Prices

South Africa Cultural Heritage -Tour Code SCH

2007 Guaranteed departures

Departure Dates Per Person Single
Supplement Round Trip
Airfare from

Jan $2015 $515 $1345

Feb $2015 $515 $1345

Mar $2015 $515 $1345

Apr� $2015 $515 $1495

May $1925 $495 $1495

Jun $1925 $495 $1745

Jul $1925 $495 $1745

Aug $1925 $495 $1745

Sep $2165 $535 $1495

Oct $2165 $535 $1345

Nov $2165 $535 $1345

Dec $2250 $550 $1745

International airfare from New York or Washington in Economy Class

Add-on fares available from other cities

Internal Airfare: Port Elizabeth/ Johannesburg/Kruger/Johannesburg

Economy Class: $945

Please note this price on internal airfare is only available when booked by Somak in conjunction with international ticket

Notes:

� Land prices are per person double occupancy

� The land prices are based foreign exchange rates known at the time of posting and

are subject to change without prior notice.

� Airfares are from New York and are subject to availability at the time of payment and

reservations.

� Internal airfares are available when booked by Somak in conjunction with

international ticket

� All airfares are subject to airlines penalties and seasonal surcharges

� All accommodation is in standard rooms

� Easter, Christmas and New Years supplements apply

Included in the land price

� Meet and greet in Johannesburg

� All airport transfers in South Africa

� Meals as indicated B=Breakfast, L, Lunch, D=Dinner

� Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

� Services of local English speaking guides

� Tour of District Six museum

� Tour of Soweto and Apartheid Museum

� Cultural experience in Shakaland and tour of townships in Cape Town

� Tour of Mahatma Gandhi settlement in Durban

� Tour of Cape Wineland

� Tour to Robben Island

� Somak Travel Pack with personalized itinerary and essential travel information

Not included in land only price

International and intra-Africa airfares, departure taxes, visa fees and associated costs, personal items such as phones calls, faxes, meals not specified, laundry, beverages, bottled water, tips to driver/guides, waiters and porters, medical and trip cancellation insurance, excess baggage or shipping charges, optional excursions, airport departure taxes.

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