Itinerary
Day
1/Sunday
New York or Atlanta
Depart on South
African Airways flight to South Africa Airways flight to Cape
Town.
Day
2/Monday
Cape Town
Met on arrival by
the Somak representative and transferred to your hotel of your choice.
City Lodge, (First
Class)
Cullinan Inn (First Class Plus)
The Radisson
Waterfront (Deluxe)
Day
3/Tuesday
Cape Town - City tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the City. The tour gives you the
opportunity to discover the spirit of the Mother City, experience her
vibrant cultures and history and enjoy botanical scenery. Visit the
City center, the Company Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope and the Malay
quarters. Weather permitting take Table Mountain by cable car to view the
city underneath (the cost of the cable car ticket is not included as
the excursion is weather dependant). Your last stop is at the
vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront where you may choose to return to
the hotel or stay to explore the bustling shops and restaurants.
With more than 300 specialty stores, craft markets and 70 eateries, the
V&A Waterfront opens a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners
alike. (B)
City Lodge
(First Class)
Cullinan Inn (First Class Plus)
The Radisson
Waterfront (Deluxe)
Day
4/Wednesday
Cape Town - Cape Winelands tour
Depart for the
full-day experience of the famous Cape Wineland with its historic
homesteads, sprawling vineyards and the quaint tree-lined village streets.
Your tour
begins with a drive to Paarl, offering historical charm, culture,
architectural heritage, wine and fruit farms and breathtaking scenery.
Continue along the Berg River valley to the picturesque town of
Franschhoek have the opportunity of walking through the quaint village.
Next stop is at the historic University town of Stellenbosch, the oldest
town in the country after Cape Town and is one of the most scenic and
historically-preserved towns in southern Africa. During the course of the
day there will be ample opportunity to taste some of the magnificent wines
produced in this region and also to enjoy lunch (which is on your own
account). Late afternoon return to Cape Town and your hotel.
(B)
City Lodge (First
Class)
Cullinan Inn (First Class Plus)
The Radisson
Waterfront (Deluxe)
Day
5/Thursday
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula Tour
Today enjoy the
scenic drive along the Atlantic Coastline, to the Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve and the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. This exciting tour takes
in all the important sights of the Cape Peninsula in one full day. Travel
from the hotel via Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay to Hout Bay
Harbor. In Hout Bay you may opt for a boat cruise to seal island
(extra cost). Crossing over the mountain at Constantia Neck travel
to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. At Cape Point one
can walk / take the funicular up to the look-out point for a panoramic
view of the dramatic South Western edge of Africa. From Cape Point travel
to Boulder's Beach, a cluster of beaches situated amongst huge granite
boulders, forming a protected shoreline, which is home to one of only two
penguin colonies on the False Bay coast. Lunch (own account) is
enjoyed en route. From Boulders Beach visit the world famous Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens before returning to the City and your Hotel
City Lodge (First
Class)
Cullinan Inn (First Class Plus)
The Radisson
Waterfront (Deluxe)
Day
6/Friday
Kruger National Park or Private Game
Reserve
After breakfast transfer to Cape Town
International Airport for your flight to Mpumalanga International Airport
in Nelspruit. On arrival you will be met by the lodge's driver and
transfer to the accommodation of your choice. Enjoy an afternoon
game drive in open 4X4 vehicles with experienced rangers and trackers with
chances of spotting one of the Big Fives. (B,
D)
Protea Hotel Kruger
Gate Lodge ( First
Class)
Idube Lodge (First Class Plus)
Jock Safari Lodge
(Deluxe)
Day
7/Saturday
Kruger National Park or Private Game Reserve
A full day in the
wilderness with morning and afternoon game drives accompanied by game
rangers who attend to
your every need
and the fantastic reality of getting closer to and experiencing Africas
nature, (B,L,D)
Protea Hotel Kruger Gate
Lodge (First
Class)
Idube Lodge (First Class Plus)
Jock Safari Lodge
(Deluxe)
Day
8/Sunday Johannesburg
Depending on your flight departure time, you may have
the opportunity to enjoy a morning game drive. After breakfast transfer to
the airport for the flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and
transferred to the hotel of your choice. The rest of the day is at your
leisure. (B)
Holiday Inn
Garden Court Sandton (First Class)
Protea Hotel
Wanderers (First Class Plus)
Melrose Arch
(Deluxe)
Day
9/Monday
Livingstone , Zambia (Victoria Falls)
Transfer to Johannesburg for the flight to Livingstone in Zambia.
On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel of your choice. In
the evening transfer to the jetty for the sunset cruise on the Zambezi
River. The cruise is along the river boundary of the Mosi Oa Tunya
National Park, around Siloka Island and back to The Waterfront jetty. The
total cruise time is approximately 2.5 hours. From the boat, sightings of
elephant, giraffe and even rhino coming down to the river to drink are
common. There are also abundant, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife. Aboard
the boat there is complimentary bar and serve freshly baked snacks. An
experienced guide accompanies cruise and has good knowledge on the
wildlife and local history of the area. (B)
Zambezi Sun Hotel ( First Class)
Zambezi Sun Hotel ( First Class-Plus)
The Royal Livingstone Hotel (Deluxe)
Day
10/Tuesday
Livingstone, Zambia (Victoria Falls)
After breakfast depart on a
guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of seven natural wonders of the world.
This walking tour takes you through the magnificent rain forest where you
are able to view the fall. Remainder of the day at leisure return to the
fall on your own (guests of the hotel have unlimited access), take an
optional tour into the town or to a local village or relax at the hotel.
There are a number of optional excursions available to fill your day: try
a helicopter flight over the falls (flight of the angels), whitewater
river rafting, gameviewing on land or by boat, or a cultural visit
to Chief Mukuni's village. (B)
Zambezi Sun Hotel ( First Class)
Zambezi Sun Hotel ( First Class-Plus)
The Royal Livingstone Hotel (Deluxe)
Day
11/Wednesday
Johannesburg /New York or Atlanta
Morning at leisure
followed by a transfer to Livingstone Airport for the flight to
Johannesburg where you will connect your flight back to the
USA.
Day
12/Thursday
New York or Atlanta
Arrive in the
morning.
Dates and Prices
South Africa and Victoria Falls -Tour Code SAV
2007 Guaranteed departures
| Departure Dates   |
First Class Per Person |
First Class Single Supplement   |
Deluxe Per Person |
Deluxe Single Supplement   |
Round Trip
Airfare from |
| Jan |
$2445 |
$550 |
$2445 |
$550 |
$1345 |
| Feb |
$2445 |
$550 |
$2445 |
$550 |
$1345 |
| Mar |
$2445 |
$550 |
$2445 |
$550 |
$1345 |
| Apr |
$2445 |
$550 |
$2445 |
$550 |
$1495 |
| May |
$2300 |
$495 |
$2300 |
$495 |
$1495 |
| Jun |
$2300 |
$495 |
$2300 |
$495 |
$1745 |
| Jul |
$2825 |
$895 |
$3625 |
$1255 |
$1745 |
| Aug |
$2825 |
$895 |
$3625 |
$1255 |
$1745 |
| Sep |
$3690 |
$1125 |
$4115 |
$1455 |
$1495 |
| Oct |
$3690 |
$1125 |
$4115 |
$1455 |
$1345 |
| Nov |
$3690 |
$1125 |
$4115 |
$1455 |
$1345 |
| Dec |
$3650 |
$1125 |
$4250 |
$1455 |
$1745 |
| International airfare from New York
or Washington in Economy Class |
| Add-on fares available from other cities |
2008 Guaranteed departures
| Departure Dates   |
First Class Per Person |
First Class Single Supplement   |
Deluxe Per Person |
Deluxe Single Supplement   |
Round Trip
Airfare from |
| Jan |
$3375 |
$1125 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1405 |
| Feb |
$3485 |
$1315 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1405 |
| Mar |
$3485 |
$1315 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1405 |
| Apr |
$3075 |
$945 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1555 |
| May |
$2785 |
$910 |
$3550 |
$1415 |
$1555 |
| Jun |
$2785 |
$910 |
$3550 |
$1415 |
$1805 |
| Jul |
$2785 |
$910 |
$3550 |
$1415 |
$1805 |
| Aug |
$2825 |
$910 |
$3550 |
$1415 |
$1805 |
| Sep |
$3485 |
$1125 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1555 |
| Oct |
$3485 |
$1125 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1405 |
| Nov |
$3485 |
$1125 |
$4280 |
$1745 |
$1405 |
| Dec |
|
|
|
|
$1805 |
| 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, single room supplement is a
shown
above
The land prices are based foreign exchange
rates known at the time of posting and
are subject to change without
prior notice.
International airfares are based on
departures from New York, departure taxes not
included
Fares are available from other USA
cities
All airfares are subject to airlines
penalties and seasonal surcharges and are based
on availability at the
time of reservations and payment.
The price of internal airfares shown above
are is available when booked by Somak in
conjunction with international
ticket on South African Airways. When booked without
international
flights the cost is much higher.
All accommodation is in
standard rooms
Easter, Christmas and New
Years supplements apply
Included in the land
price
Meet and greet in Cape
Town
All airport transfers in
Africa as per itinerary
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 on tours
except where optional is specified
Cape Town City tour
Cape Peninsula tour
Cape Wineland tour
Guided tour of Victoria
Falls and Sundowner Cruise
Game drives as shown in
the itinerary
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/tours, airport departure taxes in Livingstone
($20.00)