Exotic, exciting South Africa
With Victoria Falls
July 14-28, 2012 (cool in South Africa)
Conducted by Dr. Wayne Barnes, Assisted by African guide Leslie Edwin
All-inclusive price from Baton Rouge – $8,499
*Fabulous Landscape and Game Viewing*
Enjoy the natural beauty, the wildlife and the great cities of the southern part of the continent of Africa. Visit three countries – South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Visit the two main game parks in the world – Chobe and Sabi Sands (Kruger)
plus spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders.
“I invite you to come with me to experience this ‘world within a country’. From the pristine surroundings of Victoria Falls to myriad sightings of fabulous wild animals (while staying at exclusive lodges) to the modern cities of Cape Town & Johannesburg – we will see the very best of South Africa. This is an itinerary you will not find in the racks of the usual agencies. It has been expressly put together by Leslie Edwin, a native of South Africa, who has been everyone’s favorite guide. He will be with us throughout the trip. Come go with me!” Wayne Barnes
Price includes – Airfare from Baton Rouge (cost has increased $650 more than past trips), excellent hotels and lodges, most meals (except six), full sightseeing with entrance fees, transfers, all taxes and tips, extensive game viewing in open Land Rover type vehicles. No shots required. You will need valid passport. Single supplement – Approximately $1,200.
Itinerary
Day 1, Sat., July 14 - Mid-day flight from Baton Rouge.
Day 2, Sun., July 15 – Capetown – Afternoon arrival in Johannesburg and connecting flight to Capetown – one of the world’s most
beautiful cities and our home for two nights at the lovely Vineyard Hotel.
Day 3, Mon., July 16 - Capetown – Day excursion to Cape of Good Hope – beautiful seascape. See two oceans come together. See
hundreds of penguins at Boulder’s Beach – best penguin viewing in the world.
Day 4, Tues., July 17 – Capetown / Johannesburg– A day to enjoy in Capetown. Weather permitting, ride to the top of Table
Mountain. Visit impressive Fisherman’s Wharf, the major shopping and restaurant area. Evening fight to Johannesburg.
Day 5, Wed., July 18 – Sabi Sands Reserve – Deluxe tented camp. Sabi Sands is the best game viewing safari location in all of
Africa. It is a private reserve that is part of Kruger. The wildlife here is totally unbelievable - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, giraffe,
zebra, kudu, cheetah, hyena, warthog, all face to face with you.
Day 6, Thurs., July 19 – Sabi Sands Reserve – Deluxe tented camp. Morning and afternoon viewing in open Land Rover vehicles
with tracker and ranger. Up close encounters with exotic animals.
Day 7, Fri., July 20 – Sabi Sands Reserve – Inyati Lodge – today we move to the beautiful Inyati Lodge, ideally located on the
Sand River. More game viewing from the new location in Sabi Sands.
Day 8, Sat., July 21 – Sabi Sands Reserve – Inyati Lodge – Another wonderful day in the wild. There is nothing like it!
Day 9, Sun., July 22 – Sabi Sands Reserve – Inyati Lodge – Worship service and game viewing.
Day 10, Mon., July 23 – Sabi Sands – Inyati Lodge – Another game day.
Day 11, Tues., July 24 – Johannesburg - Drive to Johannesburg.
Day 12, Wed., July 25 – Victoria Falls - Morning flight to Victoria Falls. Afternoon visit to the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of
the seven natural wonders of the world, over a mild wide with more than 300 foot drop. Stay two nights in the historic 5-star Victoria
Falls hotel.
Day 13, Thurs., July 26 – Victoria Falls – Full day tour to the nearby country of Botswana and wonderful Chobe National Park
with the largest concentration of elephants and hippos in the world. Morning land game drive and afternoon boat safari for wonderful
game sightings.
Day 14, Fri., July 27 – Afternoon flight to Johannesburg and on to the U.S.A., flying overnight.
Day 15, Sat., July 28 – Arrive Baton Rouge mid-day.
PASSPORT REQUIRED – VALID FOR 6 MONTHS PAST LAST DATE OF TOUR – AT LEAST 3 BLANK “Visa” PAGES.
* Deposit of $300 per person to reserve space, refundable until April 21, 2012, when full payment is due
* 3% surcharge on credit card payments.
* Make checks payable to ZACHARY TRAVEL CENTER - 5145 Main Street, Suite E, Zachary, LA 70791 225-654-9210
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Enclosed is my $300 per person deposit for South Africa – July 14-28, 2012 FINAL DUE: April 21, 2012
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Other Info
- Cape Town has been named the number one city in Africa by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler.
- American tourism to southern Africa is increasing at between 10-12% annually.
- One who recently returned from south Africa writes “Southern Africa is truly one of the most fascinating places on the planet. Seeing lions, elephants and rhinos up close in the wild is amazing. You can’t come away from a trip like this unchanged.”
- Another writes “People have no idea the kind of luxury you can experience in the bush”
Frequently Asked Questions
Question #1 Will I get tired or bored with so much game viewing?
No, no one has I’ve ever taken. Most all wish for more. Actually, every day’s viewing is different.
Question #2 How does it rate compared to other trips you do?
It’s probably the best. It’s certainly the most enjoyable. Most who go say they hope to do it again. Several have done so. One lady has gone 4 times and might go again. If you can afford it – go. You’ll be glad you did.
Question #3 Will I see many animals?
Yes, more than you think possible and many up close. Many African birds also.
Question #4 Is it a hard trip?
There is less walking than on most trips. The game viewing portion is the easiest and most relaxing. The only hard part is the long flight over and back.
Question #5 What animals will I likely see in the wild?
You will see many animals and birds, such as: jackal, warthog, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, zebra, giraffe, cape buffalo, wildebeest, impala, bushbuck, nana, kudu, waterbuck, hippopotamus, hyena, cheetah, mongoose, crocodiles, moneys, baboons and birds, such as snake eagle, fish eagle, francolin, guinea fowl, heron hornbill, kingfisher, woodpecker, and lilac breasted roller.
Question #6 How are the accommodations?
Very nice hotels in the cities and excellent lodges in the game parks. You will love the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town.
Question #7 How is the food?
Most meals are buffet, with the traditional foods we are used to eating such as pork, fish, beef and chicken. Often you will have a choice of exotic animal meat such as Kudu (deer like).
Question #8 What is a typical day in the Game Park?
Get up early (by daylight), have coffee or tea and a roll. Get in open Land Rovers for a 2 ½ -3 hour drive, with a refreshment break in the middle of the drive. Return to lodge for breakfast and leisure. About 1:00 p.m. have lunch at the lodge, then leisure until about 3:30 p.m. when we leave for the late afternoon drive of about 3 ½ hours, with a refreshment break in the middle of the drive. Return after dark to the lodge for dinner, which is often outdoors around a fire. Following dinner retire to your lodge for sleep. The game viewing vehicles usually will have about six people plus ranger/driver and tracker. Everyone has unobstructed viewing.
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