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EXCELLENCE INTRAVEL
Inca GroupToursSmall personable groups
4 or 5-star, fully-escorted
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Welcome to with inca thesmall group
includessome of thebest propertiesInca Tours uses some of thefinest hotels, lodges, trainsand cruising vessels in theworld. Where possible, we utilise properties with localcharm, style and character, avoiding foreign chains with their generic decor andinternational design styles.
includesall sightseeingInca Tours includes all sightseeing activities, so youdo not have to pay extrawhen you get there. If it isworth doing or seeing, we include it for everyone in our small groups. This way,you do not have to choose between various options.
includes all tipping & porterage
all inclusiveJourneysNo hidden extras, alltipping, all porterage,all entrance fees and alltransfers are included.
all inclusiveof flightsAll economy-class flightswithin Africa are included
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Inca Tours is both a tour wholesalerand a registered travel agent, being amember of the Council of Australian
Tour Operators (CATO) and the Australian Federation of
Travel Agents (AFTA).
Africa tours specialists
includesfine diningWhere possible, Inca Tours’lunches and dinners are inlocal restaurants with freechoices, not at set menu or buffet “tourist restaurants”.Let us surprise you with various special event meals,included to enhance youroverall Africa experience.
includesall activitiesInca Tours has chosen the verybest sights and activities soyou can simply sit back, relaxand enjoy the exclusive andpampered Africa experience.When it comes to includingsights and activities in ourtours, it’s our attention to detail that helps set us apart.
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100% of ourdepartures areguaranteed
Vic falls zanzibar the nile abu simbel
contentsexperience africa & egyptwith inca tours, thesmall group specialists
luxury-class africa & Egypt 32
short tours & extensions 54
superior-class africa 44
cape to cairo gold tour 36africa part of gold tour 42egypt part of gold tour 43
africa sensations tour 48southern africa part of tour 52east africa part of sensations tour 53
mashatu & mala mala safari 54best of jordan 55gorillas & golden monkeys 56malawi & zambia 57republic of congo 58namibia & etosha national park 60wild kingdoms safari 62garden route & whale coast 63sun city & madikwe 64zanzibar, the spice island 65tour enhancers 66combining tours 67
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inca tours will show you the real africa
Africa is colour and contrast—fromthe sands and ancient monuments of the North to the rainforests of theCentre; from the savannahs, teemingwith wildlife in the East to the unrivalled scenic beauty of the South.
southern africaSouthern Africa has a lot to offer, from Cape Town with its ideal location and Cape Dutcharchitecture, to Namibia’s spectacular scenery, the unique wildlife and waterways of the OkavangoDelta; Chobe National Park with its concentration of Elephant in the dry season and last but certainlynot least, the mighty Victoria Falls, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
east africaKenya and Tanzania are legendary for their superb safari experiences as millions of plains’ animalsundertake their annual migration through the Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Parkand Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Also high on the experience agenda is a visit to see the Gorillasand a stay on the exotic “Spice Island” of Zanzibar.
equatorial africaEquatorial Africa is a core region of the continent which includes Equatorial Guinea, the CentralAfrican Republic, the Republic of Congo (often simply referred to as “the Congo” and not to beconfused with the Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC) and Gabon. Often overlooked, this vastand truly wild equatorial region, with its wide range of landscapes and habitat, is home to an incrediblediversity of life. Forest Elephant, Forest Buffalo, Leopard, Bongo, Giant Forest Hog and Hippopotamuslive alongside Western Lowland Gorilla and Chimpanzee. The best country from which to access thisregion is the Congo.
egyptEgypt is home to some of the most recognisable landmarks in the world: the Pyramids of Giza, theSphinx, Tutankhamun’s Gold, as well as the life giving Nile River. Not to be missed is the Temple ofRamses II at Abu Simbel, undoubtedly the most magnificent temple in all of Egypt.
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includesuniquewildlife experiences,as well assome of the moststunningscenery inall of africa
includesinteractionwith some of the veryoldest, most interesting & friendliest cultures onthe african continent
nature at its mostgrand!
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with inca tours, you are in very good hands
Inca Tours, a destination specialist, is very proud to have over 35 yearsexperience organising small groupjourneys to various parts of theworld. Just imagine what we can do for you?
we have done all the planning for youIn planning a visit to a diverse region, one not only has to decide what to see and how much time tospend in each location but just as importantly, what to avoid. Tours must be planned to satisfy specialinterests, whether they be the majestic scenery, dynamic cities, the monuments of past civilisations, the colourful people who call it home, meeting new friends or just having a good time! We do all thisand more. Our tours are planned and operated by people who know and above all, love Africa.
your tour leader is there for youEach component of your journey is hosted by one of our experienced tour leaders. They are in turn,assisted by our expert English-speaking local guides, drivers and ground handlers to ensure yourjourney is as seamless as possible and you get to remember it for all the right reasons. As our group sizes are small, you have regular access to your tour leader and your local guides. This usually occurs on a one-on-one basis, so you get the absolute most from your holiday.
guaranteed departures & group sizes allow you to book with confidenceUnfortunately today, many tour companies have in their fine print that the tour may be cancelled ormay not be fully escorted without a minimum number of clients. We know this uncertainty causesmany problems for travellers, so for all Inca Sensations Tours and Inca Gold Tours, we guarantee thatthe tours will operate and that they will be fully escorted with two or more guests.
In the same way that we guarantee our departures and tour leader, we also place a cap of only eighteenguests on each of our Sensations and Gold Tours. For financial reasons, most other tour companies do not do this. We believe your tour should give you the opportunity to connect with the people andplaces you visit and enable your tour leader to get to know you personally, not just by a name tag. Thisis only possible if travelling in a small group, not in the large crowds often seen in other tour groups.
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Inca Tours’personalisedgroups (a Maximumof only 18)means youare not justanother face in thecrowd
your tour leader, with assistancefrom our english-speakinglocal guideswill ensure a seamlessjourney
whychooseincatours?
• Superior-class & Luxury-classhotels and lodges.
• Luxury Nile River Cruise.• Luxury rail experience on the
world famous Rovos Rail.• Exclusive Okavango Delta
visit, a must see African gem!• Dedicated tour leader
and expert local guides.• Most dining is included.• All cultural & sightseeing
activities are included.• Special dining events.• All flights within Africa as
outlined in each itinerary.• All city & sightseeing tours
and associated entrance fees.• All porterage is included.• All private airport transfers.• All tipping and gratuities.
australian owned & operated
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with inca tours’small groups, youwon’t miss a thing
We were one of the pioneers in smallgroup travel, boasting more than 35years of continuous service. You arein very good hands when you chooseto travel with us, as our small groupsmean you won’t miss out on a thing.
inca tours has led the way & still doesFor many destinations, we were the first or one of the first to take small group journeys into what wasconsidered “out of the way” places. Our tour leaders and office staff regularly visit these destinations, as well as new ones, which ensures that our destination knowledge is always up-to-date and second tonone. Because of this we are able to plan and execute the very best itineraries, many of which are nowemulated by those who have followed our lead. Regular destination updates also mean we are equippedto make changes if any aspect of the journey has changed or if better options have become available.
no gimmicks!Because of our extensive knowledge, we do not have the “free choice” gimmicks that others offer. If it worth doing or seeing, we simply include it!
no need for headsetsUp to forty people on a tour is not a small group! With a maximum of only18 guests, our groups areintimate and small which means there is no need for clumsy and uncomfortable headsets to allow you to hear what the local guide or tour leader is saying. With us you hear it directly from “the horse’smouth” as they say. Our small group sizes also mean that it is much easier for you to ask questions andbe heard and more importantly, answered.
inca tours’ free choice mealsWhere ever possible, we arrange for the included lunches and dinners to be enjoyed at local restaurants,with guests having free choice from the menu and thus avoiding limited “set menus” or buffets. Manyof these restaurants are chosen because of their location of because of their quality and style, whichturns the dining experience into a highlight in itself. Only touring with small groups provides theflexibility in this area and subsequently, greatly enhances your Africa experience.
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witha maximum of only 18guests, youare assuredof the most personalisedservice onyour incatour
withdailyone on one interactionwith yourtour leader,you will have thegreatest experiencepossible
with inca,you won’t miss
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inca tours’extraordinary experiences
There is a big difference between visiting a destination and truly experiencing it. There are numerousactivities built into our journeys so that you experience Africa in all of its colour, glory and diversity
experience the pristine Cape of Good Hope when in Cape Town, the picturesque gateway to South Africa.
journey on Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world, travelling from Cape Town to Pretoria.
float on the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta.
feel the spray of the mighty Zambezi River, as it plunges over the majestic Victoria Falls.
explore narrow and historic streets of Zanzibar’s Old Stone Town, on the Island of Zanzibar.
witness majestic herds of animals on the vast African Savanna in East Africa.
interact with proud Maasai Warriors who have called Africa home for millenia.
cruise like a Pharaoh on the mighty River Nile.
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one day youare crossingthe Africanplains in aluxury train,the next youare cruisingthe nileriver like aPharaoh
whetherviewingwildlife ordancingwith locals,you will experiencethe trueafrica withincas tours
once in alifetime
experiences
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spectacular hotels& lodges in reallystunning locations
Most hotels and lodges used by ushave been inspected and stayed in by members of the Inca Tours’ team.They are chosen for their location,history, character or ambiance, soyou’ll experience only the very best.
the table bay hotel, a ‘Leading Hotel of the World’,at Victoria& Albert Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa.
kanana luxury tented camp, in the pristine Okavango Delta, Botswana.
the victoria falls hotel, a ‘Leading Hotel of the World’, at the majestic Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
ngorongoro crater serena lodge, overlooking some of East Africa’s most breathtaking views.
zanzibar serena inn, in the heart of the Old StoneTown, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
the mena house, at the Great Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt.
The old cataract hotel, by Sofitel, on the River Nile, Aswan, Egypt.
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truly spectacularhotels andlodges sit in the moststunning locations to be foundin africa & egypt
follow thefootsteps of writeragathachristie, asyou stay inthe famousold cataracthotel inaswan, egypt
some ofafrica’s finestproperties
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exotic rail & river cruise experiences
Our tours include authentic experiences which could easily have come from a by-gone era. Why rough it on your once in a lifetime journey to deepest Africaand historically rich Egypt.
rovos rail: one of the most luxurious trains in the worldThis historic train, the Pride of Africa, captures the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era whenprivileged travellers experienced the mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. Meals are servedin one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining cars and are complemented bya selection of fine South African wines. The superb cuisine served onboard is elegant yet simple andmeal times are a real highlight. The deluxe suites accommodate two passengers in either twin or doublebeds and have a lounge area and ensuite bathroom with shower. The wood-panelled rebuilt sleepercoaches, remodelled and refurbished to mint condition, offer every modern convenience and comfort.
sonesta star goddess: one of the very best all-suite nile cruisesThe Sonesta Star GoddessNile Cruise Ship sails on the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor. All of theship’s 33 cabins are spacious suites, each with a private balcony and separate lounge area. After guidedtours of ancient sites, you may relax in the ship’s swimming pool or enjoy a massage in the full-servicespa. Fine dining awaits in the restaurant and nightly entertainment caps off each most memorable day.
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journeyacross thevast africansavannah instyle, whileenjoying adrink fromyour ownprivatelystocked bar
cruise onthe mightynile river in the opulent luxury ofyour very spacious, all suite nile vessel
soak up the atmosphere ofyesteryear
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the picturesquecape of good hope, south africa
Cape Town is so much more thanjust a city. Its harbour is consideredto be one of the top three most beautiful waterfronts in the world.The City sits on the doorstep of thepristine Cape of Good Hope.
old & new cape townOld and New Cape Town offer many highlights, including the Castle of Good Hope from1666, thehistoric Malay Quarter, magnificent Table Mountain, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens andthe Victoria and Albert Waterfront, where the Inca Sensations and Inca Gold Tour hotels are located.
cape peninsula, gloriously spectacular The Cape Peninsula is a spectacular area, with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles; the fishingvillage of Hout Bay; Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet; the False Bay Coastline;Simon’s Town; Boulders Beach, Fishoek fishing village and last but not least, Mount Muizenberg.
robben island, of nelson mandela fameThe notorious Robben Island is but a short fast ferry ride from the Cape Town Waterfront. Formerly a political prison, now a National Monument, the island still houses the maximum-security cell whichwas Nelson Mandela’s place of incarceration for most of his adult life. To visit is a moving experience.
stellenbosch & franschhoek are gems South Africa’s fertile Western Cape is a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates, shaded by giantoaks. Here you find Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town and quaint Franschhoek—absolutegems! Both exhibit a gracious blend of18th Century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings.
the picturesque “garden route”The “Garden Route” is a picturesque stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa. It stretches fromHeidelberg in the Western Cape to Storms River in the neighbouring Eastern Cape. The name comesfrom the diverse vegetation found here and the numerous lagoons and lakes dotted along the coast. It includes places such as Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and George, the route’s largest city.
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rough seas,ruggedmountains & a floralkingdom all its own,the capepeninsula is a uniqueplace to visit
the oldesteuropean settlementin sub saharaafrica sitsnear the V&Awaterfront,the currentheart of cape town
cape town, a beautifulplace to stay
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victoria falls & the ancient okavango delta
Follow in Livingston’s footsteps asyou experience the mighty VictoriaFalls. Relax as you explore the crystal clear waterways of the pristine Okavango Delta, one of the absolute gems of Africa.
the mighty victoria fallsThe majestic Victoria Falls is known as “The Smoke that Thunders” or “Mosi-oa-Tunya” in the localindigenous language. It is also famous as being “the Greatest Curtain of Falling Water in the World”.The falls were ‘discovered’ by David Livingstone, an explorer and doctor. A Henry Stanley had beensent to find Livingstone (believed lost), by theNew York Herald in1869. As you may know, whenStanley found him, he uttered the now famous phrase: “Dr Livingstone, I presume?”
The falls form part of the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and can be viewed from either side. It is usually better however to view them from the Zimbabwean side during the low flow period(August to November) and from the Zambian side during the high flow period (January to April).
the ancient okavango delta Botswana’s ancient Okavango Delta is a place like no other! This wildlife filled paradise is made up of a vast series of crystal clear channels and waterways. The area encompasses a necklace of islands dottedwith palms, figs, ebony and knobthorn, and is home to a myriad of birds, plants and animals. Thenature of the habitat means it is the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found within the Okavango Delta.
The permanent luxury tented camp we utilise on the Gold Tour is a hidden jewel set on a river in thesouthwest of the Okavango Delta. Situated on a private concession that allows guided walks, mokoroexcursions and night drives, in addition to game drives, the options are almost limitless. This allows for a great safari experience which is very, very different from safari experiences in other parts of Africa.
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vic falls issteeped inhistory fromlivingstonto the dayswhen the flying boatsstopped ontheir way to london
the delta is a gem, withuniquewildlife not seen elsewhere & a must see as part of any safari in africa
vic falls, “thesmoke thatthunders”
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east africa safari,the perfect gameviewing experience
Home to the world’s Safari Icons:the Masai Mara National Reserve,Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater,East Africa is a must see for anywildlife enthusiast or photographer.
masai mara national reserveMasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya is renowned for The Great Migration, where millions of plains’animals undertake their annual circuit over a 500 km round trip, extending down into Tanzania. The migration tends to follow a similar route each year but the timing can vary by a month in eitherdirection, so predicting where the animals will be on a particular day in the future is not possible. Forthis reason our tours cover most of the areas the animals frequent, thus almost guaranteeing that youwill find them somewhere while in East Africa.
serengeti national park Tanzania too is legendary for its safari opportunities as millions of plains’ animals undertake theirannual migration. Serengeti National Park is therefore also home to the Great Migration for a verylarge part of the year. The migration is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet!
ngorongoro craterNgorongoro Crater, Tanzania is a caldera. One of the Wonders of the World and a designated UNESCO
Listed World Heritage Site, it is a veritable Noah’s Ark!17 km in diameter, 260 square km in area and670 metres deep, it has a variable population of large animals including Wildebeest, Lion, Cheetah,Rhino, Elephant, Zebra, Hyena and Pink Flamingo. Our lodge sits on the lip of the crater and hascommanding views down into it, probably the most breathtaking in East Africa!
lake manyara Ernest Hemingway said that Tanzania’s Lake Manyara was the “loveliest lake in Africa”. This beautifulshallow lake covers an area of 230 square km and is situated in Lake Manyara National Park, which is 330 square km in size. The national park lies between the wall of the Great Rift Valley and LakeManyara itself and is ideal for game drives. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions, baboons, largeelephant herds, giraffes and hot springs.
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perched atopngorongorocrater, theserena lodgeboasts one of the most spectacularviews inafrica, if notthe world!
visit the maasai, whohave herdedtheir cattleover thesevast plains alongsidewildlife forhundreds of years
home to the world’s safari icons
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africa, much morethan just the great migration
Don’t miss out on the lesser knowngems of the area, including Congo,Rwanda and the island of Zanzibar.These destinations can provide someof the most thrilling, yet poignantand moving experiences in your life.
congo, home to gorillas & chimpanzeesThe Republic of Congo is made up of a rich landscape of falls, wetlands and rapids, with the northerncountry distinguished by huge tracts of virgin forest and a diversity of wildlife. It is characterised bydense rainforest and is noted for its Western Lowland Gorillas and Chimpanzees. In fact, the countryhas over 80% of the world’s population! Outside the French-flavoured capital of Brazzaville, attractionsinclude Odzala National Park, one of Africa’s least known tropical ecosystems, covering 13,600 squarekm of pristine rainforest and holding globally significant populations of Forest Elephants.
rwanda, also home to gorillas & friendsRwanda is also one of the best and easiest places in Africa to see Gorilla and Golden Monkey. It isdominated by a central plateau made up of steep mountains and deep valleys and is therefore alsoknown as “Land of thousand hills”. On the western side of the plateau is found Rwanda’s principalgeographic feature; the famous Virunga chain of volcanoes which extend towards the DRC andUgandan borders. These volcanoes form part of the Albertine Rift Valley and it is here that one findsRwanda’s main attraction: Gorillas and Golden Monkeys! Our Rwanda excursions won’t disappoint.
Rwanda has a rich history and culture. It was long regarded as a mysterious kingdom with a legendarymilitary force and as a result, was carefully bypassed by Arab traders and the great Nile Explorers.Together with Burundi and Tanzania, Rwanda formed part of the German East African Colony.
zanzibar, the “spice island” of east africaThe exotic Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar or “Unguja”, which is its correct name, with Zanzibarbeing the island’s main town, boasts a rich, varied and sometimes dark history. This history comesfrom many influences, having been ruled at different times by Omanis, Arabs, Europeans and nowAfricans. Zanzibar is often referred to as the “Spice Island” and for good reason, as not only are manyspices grown here but a number, now grown in other parts of the world, originated here. With itsUNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Stone Town and magnificent palm fringed beaches, this mysticalspice island has much to offer the visitor.
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a visit to theendangeredmountaingorillas is a truly lifechanging experiencefor most people whoundertake it
zanzibar hasa historydating backhundreds ofyears, fromthe arabs tothe slavetraders, aswell as hometo stanley
poignant & moving experiences
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namibia, malawi& zambia, off africa’sbeaten track
Often overlooked for better knowndestinations, Malawi, Namibia &Zambia have so many unique experiences to offer including crystal clear Lake Malawi, as well as other magnificent wildlife areas.
namibia, home of the himba peopleNamibia is home to Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s most important game sanctuaries. Thebirdlife here is prolific and thousands of wild animals such as Blue Wildebeest, Springbok, Zebra,Kudu, Giraffe, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion and Elephant are also found here. Namibia is home to theHimba, a semi-nomadic tribe. Known for their proud yet friendly stature, the women are noted fortheir unusual beauty and intricate hairstyles. While in Namibia, a visit to Sossusvlei is a must. FromSossusvlei you experience the Namib Desert (from where Namibia’s name is derived), considered to be the world’s oldest. In the desert’s “dune belt” the ever changing yellow, orange and red colours of the world’s highest sand dunes will surely impress.
malawi, the warm heart of africaExplore the highlights of Malawi, an unknown treasure in the heart of Africa. Visit the famous MuaMission and Museum on the road to Cape Maclear, stay at Mumbo Island in the world famoustropical fish paradise of Lake Malawi, ascend to the top of the breathtaking Zomba Plateau beforeheading for Liwonde National Park. Continue on and end your tour with South Luangwa NationalPark in Zambia.
zambia, a pristine wilderness areaOne of the best experiences you will have in Zambia is when you fly to Mfuwe Airport, near to SouthLuangwa National Park. From here we drive you to one of our recommended camps. Here you spendtime enjoying the wildlife of the Luangwa Valley, in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles by day and atnight, as well as on walking safaris. Each of the camps offer personal service and flexibility. Wildlifehighlights in the Luangwa include big game such as Elephant, Lion, Buffalo and in particular, Leopard.
In addition to South Luangwa National Park, Zambia (along with Zimbabwe) boasts the majesticVictoria Falls. Along with Iguassu Falls in Brazils and Niagara in North America, Vic Falls is not to bemissed. Here the mightly Zambezi River falls about100 metres over the almost two km wide VictoriaFalls rock face, before continuing on and flowing into Lake Kariba.
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lake malawiis home toover 1,000species of colourfultropical fish& offers greatswimming,snorkelling, and safaris
east zambia isas far off thebeaten trackas you canget, Offeringgreat safariexperiences, it combinesvery wellwith malawi
1,000 speciesof unique
tropical fish
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egypt & jordan, ancient civilisationsmassive monuments
Visit the fabled land of Cleopatraand Tutankhamun, where you viewthe Sphinx with the Pyramids at itsrear, before you undertake a leisurelyluxury all suite cruise on the mightyNile River itself.
Egypt, land of the PharaohsEgypt is home to some of the most recognisable landmarks in the world and for the entire duration of your time here, you are guided by one of our expert, English-speaking Egyptologist guides. Theywill take you to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Tutankhamun’s Gold, as well as accompany you on your Nile River Cruise. Egypt boasts many other lesser known treasures like the Monastery of St Catherine, some of the best scuba diving sites in the world near Sharm el-Sheikh and the fabuloustemple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, undoubtedly the grandest temple in all of Egypt.
jordan & petra, land of the crusadersJordan has a lot to offer from Roman Ruins to the ancient Nabatean Capital of Petra and the DeadSea. Amman boasts its Crusader Castle located near Ajlun and Jerash, dating back 2,000 years andacknowledged as one of the largest and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture outside Italy.Travelling from Amman to the Dead Sea you visit Madaba (Saint George Church), with its wellknown mosaic of the Holy Land and Mt Nebo, believed to have been the burial site of Moses. A DeadSea swim is not to be missed, as it is famous for its therapeutic waters. From the Dead Sea to Petra, youtravel on the “King’s Way”, an ancient route which still has marks left by traders, armies and pilgrimswho followed it centuries ago. This route takes you through Wadi Mujib, a deep valley boasting someof Jordan’s most breathtaking views. Petra dates back over 2,000 years. Proceed down a long narrowfissure between two overhanging cliffs over eighty metres high in parts, before arriving at the spectacularRed Rose City of Petra. Wadi Rum is a protected area with spectacular mountain desert scenery.
the middle eastThe Middle East is an area long visited by Westerners and never fails to amaze. Dubai has emergedfrom the rest of the Middle East as the latest “must visit” destination. From snow covered ski runs todesert dinners, opulent shopping centres and accommodation to suit, all making it a great stopoverwhen visiting North and East Africa. The Arabian Fjords in Oman are easily visited from Dubai oreven better still, combined with a visit to historical Muscat and a visit to the wadis in the desert.
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no trip toegypt is completewithout an all suite luxury nilecruise and visits to thesphinx & thepyramids
jordan has manyspectacularsites like petra& jerash, oneof the bestpreservedroman sitesoutside of italy
“40 centurieslook downupon you”
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useful check list when comparing alternative tours
It is difficult to compare tours whendescriptions in brochures look thesame but differ when experienceddue to subtle differences. This checklist should help you cut through some of the hype!
issues to consider Inca other otherwhen comparing tours tour? tour?• Is the tour guaranteed to depart with only
two guests? (As unlikely as this scenario is.) YES _________ _________
• Is the tour guaranteed to have a tour leaderregardless of minimum guest numbers? YES _________ _________
• Does the tour price include all airfares, fuel surcharges and airline / airport taxes? (These can be a substantial additional cost.) YES _________ _________
• Are all activities / excursions included or doyou have to choose between alternatives? ALL included _________ _________
• Do you have free choice from a menu or areall included meals from a buffet / set menu? MANY free choices _________ _________
• Is everything described included or are there optional extras at additional cost ifyou choose to undertake them? ALL included _________ _________
• Does the tour operator have over 35 years of experience organising small group tours? YES _________ _________
• Do you need to use headsets to hear what is being said by the guide as the groups are so large? (Normally more than 20 guests.) NO _________ _________
• Are there excessive claims of EXCLUSIVEwhen in reality most are not exclusive but widely available and used on different tours? NO _________ _________
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memories arenot basedon what youdid not do!you haveworkedhard and deserve agreat experience
book your future memoriesnow withinca tours, so you do not regret missing out later
life longfriendshipsare formed
the inca gold tourthe ultimate luxury tour to africa & egypt
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leading hotels of the world rovos ra
the pinnacle of opulence & serviceInca Tours has forged a reputation for opulence and outstanding service based on over 30 continuousyears of travel experience. The Inca Gold Tour is our ultimate luxury tour including most of thehighlights of Africa and Egypt and staying in some of the best hotels on the continent. It is led by anexperienced tour leader and includes expert English-speaking guides during all excursions and tours.
guaranteed departures with 2 or moreYou have the confidence to book with Inca Tours knowing that the Inca Gold Tour is guaranteed tooperate and won’t be cancelled due to insufficient numbers at the last minute, as often happens withother tour operators. On all Gold Tours, we guarantee that your tour will operate with only two ormore guests.
ultimate small groups with a max of 18In the same way that we guarantee our departures and tour leader, we also place a cap of only eighteenguests on each of our Inca Gold Tours. This way you receive personalised attention all the way. Forfinancial reasons, most other tour companies do not do this and book as many people as they can onto their tour departures.
stay in some of africa’s best propertiesWe select hotels, trains and cruises which retain the charm and character of Africa and Egypt. We avoidwhere possible, the chrome and glass hotels of major international chains, preferring to experience theculture and lifestyle first hand in properties with a local flavour. You have worked hard all of your life,so you deserve it!
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reside insome of thebest hotelsand lodges,combinedwith the ultimate inclusions,as well asfine dining
guaranteed max of 18guests eachtour, with a dedicatedtour leader& expert english-speakinglocal guides
the finest hotels & lodges
rail serena lodges all suite nile cruise
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luxury-class hotels,lodges, train & cruise
inca gold
It is envisaged that you will be hosted in the followingexquisite establishments during your tour of a lifetime.
south africa
botswana
zimbabwe
tanzania
franschhoekcountry house,franschhoek
the table bayhotel,on the waterfront,cape town
rovos rail, from capetown to pretoria
rovos rail, from capetown to pretoria
kanana tented camp,okavango delta
michelAngelohotel,sandton
table bay zanzibar serena inn Vic falls
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kenya
egypt
victoria fallshotel,victoria falls
zanzibar serena inn,old stonetown, islandof Zanzibar
lake manyaraserena lodge,lake manyara
ngorongoroserena safarilodge,ngorongorocrater
nairobiserena hotel,nairobi
the menahouse,at the pyramids, cairo
semiramisintercontinentalhotel,cairo
the old cataract hotel,aswan
sonesta star goddess,all suite nile cruise, aswan to luxor
world classhotels & facilities
Please note: the interior hotel room photos on these two pages are for general information purposes only. The specific room you are accommodated in on tour may differ slightly in terms of room type, standard and configuration.
hotel mena house old cataract hotel
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includedhighlights
• Experienced senior tour leader throughout the tour, from beginning to end.
• Expert English-speaking local guides in each and every location.
• All tipping, porterage and departure taxes throughout the entire tour.
• Cape Town City Tour, including the historic and modern parts of this beautiful place.
• Table Mountain by revolving cable car for a birds-eye view, weather permitting.
• Robben Island, reached by fast ferry to view what was once Nelson Mandela’s cell.
• Cape Peninsula Tour and Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
• Rovos Rail, 2 nights on the world’s most luxurious train, from Cape Town to Pretoria.
• Okavango Delta, in a permanent luxury tented camp with private ensuite facilities.
• Vic Falls, staying at the world famous Victoria Falls Hotel and including falls’ tours.
• Views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, weather permitting.
• Lake Manyara, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley and teaming with wildlife.
• Ngorongoro Crater, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a veritable Noah’s Ark.
• Olduvai Gorge, “Cradle of Mankind” where the earliest human remains were found.
• Maasai Village Visit, to experience and meet this proud warrior tribe.
• Zanzibar, the exotic “Spice Island” of East Africa, just off the coast of Tanzania.
• Spice Plantation & Old Stone Town Tours while in Zanzibar for 3 fabulous nights.
• Cairo Museum Tour, including the priceless gold from Tutankhamun’s burial chamber.
• Alabaster Mosque, one of the many highlights of historic Cairo City.
• Khan El-Khalili Markets, many avenues of bustling local markets and founded in1382.
• Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx, two of the world’s most recognisable monuments.
• Luxor and Karnak Temples, as well as Aswan, site of the Aswan Dam engineering feat.
• Valley of the Kings, where the mummies of many of Egypt’s Pharaohs were entombed.
• Nile Cruise over 4 nights, on the all-suite luxury Sonesta Star Goddess cruise vessel.
• Abu Simbel, including the Temple of Ramses II, undoubtedly Egypt’s grandest temple!
includedfine dining• Most meals are included, with the
exception of those during leisure time.This allows you to do what you want and eat where you like in your free time.Our experienced tour leader will makerecommendations about where to dine.
• Where possible, lunches& dinners are not buffet or set menus. We visit local restaurants where you have a choice.
• 63 meals are included: 27 breakfasts,20 lunches &16 dinners, some ofwhich are tour highlights. In addition,a number of meals are served on flights.
• Open Bar while on Rovos Rail.
exclusive cape to cairogold tour
30 days6 countries: south africa botswana
ZIMBABWE
TANZANIA
SOUTH AFRICA
KENYA
EGYPT
BOTSWANA
Ngorongoro CraterLake Manyara
Okavango DeltaVictoria Falls
StellenboschFranschhoek
Abu Simbel
LuxorAswan
ZanzibarArusha
Sandton (Pretoria)
Nairobi
Cape Town
Cairo
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“cape town to cairo” road sign
DAY 1 Tuesday Home / SingaporeYou depart from your capital city on your
flight to Singapore. On arrival you remain in
transit until the departure of our flight to Cape
Town early the next morning. (Meals inflight)
DAY2 Wednesday Singapore / FranschhoekOn arrival in Cape Town we are met and taken
to our deluxe hotel located in the Franschhoek
Valley near Cape Town. Here, breath-taking
scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine
and the finest wines all combine to create
lasting memories. In the late afternoon we
hold a very informative Tour Orientation
Meeting in which we get to know each other
better and outline the important aspects of the
day-to-day operation of the Gold Tour. This is
followed by Welcome Drinks. (Meals inflight)
DAY3 Thursday FranschhoekWhile South Africa’s fertile valleys of the
Western Cape are world famous for their
crisp white and classic French-style red wines,
the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty
and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak
trees. This area was first settled in the late
17th Century by French Huguenot refugees,
bringing Southern Africa’s first vines with
them. Today we visit some of the surrounding
estates before exploring the village of
Franschhoek with its wonderful art, crafts and
antique shops, galleries or stop off in one of
the many coffee shops or restaurants. Tonight
we celebrate a sumptuous Welcome Dinner in
the spectacular surrounds of our hotel. (BLD)
DAY4 Friday Franschhoek / Cape TownOur first stop today is in Stellenbosch, South
Africa’s second oldest town. Here
we view the gracious blend of 18th
Century Cape Dutch, Georgian
and Victorian buildings and
massive Oak trees still shade the
original water furrows found in
the town. From here we head to
an estate, famous for its award
winning cheeses and wines, where
we undertake a matched cheese
and wine tasting before having a
light lunch. Later we continue on to Cape
Town where we check into our luxury hotel,
strategically situated in the heart of the
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Here we are
made welcome for our three-night stay. (BL)
DAY 5 Saturday Cape Town City TourOur day starts with a city tour taking in many
of the highlights of Cape Town, which include
viewing the Castle of Good Hope from1666,
the Malay Quarter and the magnificent Table
Mountain. Here we ascend to the top (weatherpermitting) by revolving cable car, where we can
marvel at the birds-eye view of the city and its
beaches far below. After descending from the
mountain we proceed to the harbour where
we board a ferry to Robben Island. Formerly a
political prison, now a museum and National
Monument, we view what was once Nelson
Mandela’s maximum-security cell during his
18 years of incarceration. (BL)
DAY6 SundayCape peninsula
Today begins with a scenic drive
along the Atlantic Coast, with
its glorious views of the Twelve
Apostles; the fishing village of
Hout Bay; and then on to Cape
Point in the Cape of Good
Hope Nature Reserve, where the
Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Following
the False Bay Coast, we return to Cape Town
via Simon’s Town where we visit the Penguin
Colony at Boulders Beach, Fishoek fishing
village and the Muizenberg Mountain. We also
stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens for a
short walking tour of this beautiful place. The
final leg takes us past Cape Town University,
Rhodes Memorial and Groote Schuur Hospital
where the world’s first successful human
heart-transplant was performed in1967. (BL)
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Many thanks from
us both for looking
after us so well on
our wonderful Inca
African Tour, which
exceeded all of our
expectations.
Pam Newman, Sydney
never morethan 18 in aninca group!
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DAY 7 Monday Cape Town / Rovos RailWe bid farewell to Cape Town as we board
the famous Rovos Rail for our two-night
journey across the vast South African interior
to Pretoria. This historic train captures the
romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era
when privileged travellers experienced the
magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed
and elegant fashion. Its suites are some of the
world’s most spacious train suites. The cuisine
served aboard is elegant yet simple and meal
times are a real highlight. Initially we pass
through the Cape Winelands then ascend
to the interior through the coastal mountain
range. In the evening we stop to visit historic
Matjiesfontein, an authentic perfectly
preserved Victorian period village. (BLD)
DAY8 Tuesday Rovos Rail
As we continue our relaxing journey we stop
for an off-train excursion at Kimberley, the
“Diamond City” of Africa, where we visit the
“Big Hole”, one of the world’s largest hand-made
excavations (source of the Hope Diamond) and
site of what was once the richest diamond mine
in the world. Following the visit we re-board
our train, which proceeds overnight across
the grassy plains of the vast interior. (BLD)
DAY9 Wednesday Rovos rail / sandton
On arrival at Pretoria’s Capital Park Rail
Station we are taken on a tour of Pretoria,
before checking in to our hotel located in
the heart of up-market Sandton. (BL)
DAY 10 Thursday sandton / OkavangoThis morning we take the express train to the
airport and fly to Maun, where we board our
flight to the Okavango Delta. Our camp is a
hidden jewel set on a river in the southwest
of the delta. The area encompasses a necklace
of islands dotted with palms, figs, ebony and
knobthorn and is home to a myriad of birds,
plants and animals. The nature of the habitat
means it is the perfect place to experience the
diversity of species found in the delta. (BD)
DAY 11 Friday Okavango DeltaSituated on a private concession which allows
guided walks, mokoro excursions and night
drives in addition to game drives (water levelspermitting), the options are limitless. This leads
to a great safari which is very different from
safari experiences in other parts of Africa. (BLD)
DAY 12 Saturday Okavango / vic fallsWe have a final excursion this morning before
boarding our flight to Kasane, where we are
met and taken by road to Victoria Falls, in
Zimbabwe. Here we check into our hotel with
its commanding views of the majestic and
awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. (BD)
DAY 13 Sunday victoria falls / sandtonFollowing breakfast we undertake a guided
tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Natural
Wonders of the World. During this leisurelyrovos rail’s attention to detail
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walking safari we view the falls from the
Zimbabwean side. Following the visit we fly
to Johannesburg. On arrival we again catch the
Express Train back to our Sandton hotel. (B)
DAY 14 Monday sandton
Our morning is taken up with a tour of Soweto,
where we gain a glimpse into the bustling life
of a township. The afternoon is at leisure to
relax or visit the up-market shopping plaza
located near our hotel. (BL)
DAY 15 Tuesday sandton / Zanzibar
We have an early start as we leave South Africa
behind when we fly to the mystical island of
Zanzibar, Tanzania, with its World Heritage
Listed Old Stone Town. Ruled at different
times in its history by the Omanis, Arabs,
Europeans and Africans, Zanzibar is an island
steeped in exotic history. We are accommodated
at our enchanting historic hotel, located in the
heart of the Old Stone Town overlooking the
Indian Ocean, for a magical two nights. (BD)
DAY 16 Wednesday Zanzibar
Zanzibar is referred to as the ‘Spice Island’ for
good reason. Today we embark on a tour to a
spice farm where we see numerous varieties of
spices being grown including cardamom, cloves,
cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and mace, as
well as tropical fruits such as jack fruit, bread
fruit and the perfume and lipstick trees. Your
afternoon is at leisure to relax at our hotel. (B)
DAY 17 Thursday Zanzibar / Lake Manyara
This morning we head into Zanzibar’s Old
Stone Town for a relaxed walking tour of this
historic and cultural city. We proceed on our
leisurely walk through the narrow streets of
Old Zanzibar to experience the rich Zanzibari
Culture in its many exotic and colourful
bazaars and markets. We then continue on to
the old slave market. Following this we fly to
Arusha, on the Tanzanian Mainland. Arusha
is known as the “Safari Capital”of Africa and
for good reason! On arrival in Arusha we are
met and driven across the floor of the Great
Rift Valley, to our lodge strategically located
on top of the rift wall with its splendid views
of Lake Manyara below. (BLD)
DAY 18 Friday Manyara / NgorongoroOur day starts with a safari into Lake Manyara
National Park before we head by road to our
Ngorongoro Crater lodge for two fantastic
nights. Perched on the lip of the world-famous
Crater—a Natural Wonder of the World—this
comfortable lodge has some of East Africa’s most
breathtaking views. Later we visit the Olduvai
Gorge, the archaeological site where some of the
world’s most important finds have been made.
At the gorge’s lookout a local expert tells us
about the excavations below, taking us back in
time to envisage our ancestors at the dawn of
mankind. We also visit a nearby Maasai Village
to meet the proud people, who have lived on
these plains with their cattle in harmony with
the wildlife since time immemorial. (BLD)
mokoro excursion, okavango delta, botswana
zanzibar serena inn, old stone town
lake manyara victoria falls zanzibar
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DAY 19 Saturday Ngorongoro Crater
We leave early in 4-wheel drive game viewing
vehicles and head down into the Crater for a
fantastic game viewing experience among the
numerous species of animal and bird that call
Ngorongoro home. We will enjoy breakfast and
lunch in between exploring the crater, returning
to our lodge late in the afternoon. (BLD)
DAY20 Sunday Ngorongoro / Nairobi
After a leisurely start to the day we are driven
to Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha, to board
our flight to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. On
arrival we are taken to our hotel to freshen up
before being taken out to a local restaurant
for dinner. (BLD)
DAY21 Monday Nairobi / Cairo
Today we have a brief Nairobi City Tour
before visiting the David Sheldrick Elephant
Orphanage, where we witness the elephants
being cared for. We return to our hotel before
flying to Egypt. On arrival in Cairo we settle
into our hotel, located near the pyramids, for
a luxurious three-night stay. (BL)
DAY22 Tuesday Cairo
We have the morning at leisure in our new
surroundings before visiting the Egyptian
Museum of Antiquities. Opened in1902, it is
world renowned for its Tutankhamun Gold
Collection and the mummies of eleven of
Ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs housed here. (B)
DAY23 Wednesday Cairo
Today we tour the Giza Plateau where we visit
the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) as well as the
Great Sphinx. Napoleon Bonaparte summed
them up in the following statement to his
troops before the Battle of Giza in1798:
“From atop these pyramids, forty centuries
look down upon you”. They are arguably the
most recognisable landmarks known to man
and are the only Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World still standing. This evening we return to
the Giza Pyramids where we have dinner and
view a spectacular Sound & Light Show. (BLD)
DAY24 Thursday Cairo / Abu Simbel / Aswan
Early this morning we fly to Abu Simbel
in Nubia, home to the famous Temples of
Ramses II and his wife Nefertiti. On arrival we
tour the temples, arguably the most impressive
in Egypt. After the tour we return to the airport
for our flight to Aswan where we are met and
taken to our historic hotel for the night. (BLD)
DAY25 Friday Nile Cruise
After a leisurely start we board our all suite
Nile cruiser for three fabulous nights. We
visit the Aswan High Dam and the Northern
Quarry, where the unfinished Obelisk has
remained for centuries. Later we visit the
Philae Complex, situated on a small island and
dominated by the Temple of Isis. After dinner
we attend a Nubian Folkloric Show. (BLD)big cat
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DAY26 Saturday Nile CruiseOn arrival in Kom Ombo, “City of Gold”, wevisit the temple before sailing to Edfu. Knownas the “Greek City of Apollinopolis Magna”,Edfu was a religious and commercial centre.Here we visit the Temple of Horus from237BC,dedicated to the Falcon Headed God. (BLD)
DAY27 Sunday Nile CruiseToday we visit the Valley of the Kings on theWest Bank. Two of the best known Pharaohsburied here were Ramses II and Tutankhamun.On our return we visit the Temple of QueenHatshepsut. After lunch we visit Karnak andLuxor Temples. Karnak was constructed over1,300 years and is the world’s largest templecomplex. Luxor was built for the Opet Festivalin which the king became a divine being. (BLD)
DAY28 Monday Nile Cruise / CairoToday we fly to Cairo, where we are taken toone of the world’s oldest restaurants for lunch.Later we visit the Khan el-Khalili Market, from1382, before being taken to our city hotel. (BL)
Day 29 Tuesday Cairo / SingaporeAfter a leisurely breakfast we travel to the airportfor our afternoon flight. (B &Meals inflight)
DAY30 Wednesday Singapore / HomeWe arrive in Singapore this morning and boardour respective flights home. Welcome Home!
egyptian relief
the old cataract hotel, aswan
cairo abu simbel nile river luxor
tour Dates for Cape to Cairo Gold Tour
Departing 2nd March 2016 Returning 31st March 2016
Departing 28th February 2017 Returning 29th March 2017
costs for Cape to Cairo Gold Tour
$29,990 Per person twin-share ex-Australian Capital Cities
$28,890 Per person twin-share starting in Cape Town & ending in Cairo
$6,900 Single room supplement for solo travellers not wishing to share rooms
$5,900 Business-class upgrade for long-haul international sectors
jordan tour extension
Please consider our Jordan Extension as detailed on page 55 of this brochure.It works very well at the end of this tour and has proved to be very popular.
Terms and conditions apply. Please see inside of back cover and booking form for full details.Tour costs may change prior to receipt of full payment due to circumstances beyond our control.
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includedhighlights
• Senior tour leader throughout.
• Expert local guides in each location.
• All tipping, porterage& departure taxes.
• Cape Town City Tour.
• Ascend Table Mountain.
• Robben Island Tour.
• Cape Peninsula Tour.
• Rovos Rail.
• Okavango Delta.
• Victoria Falls Tour.
• View Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Ngorongoro Crater Safari.
• Olduvai Gorge Tour.
• Maasai Village Visit.
• Lake Manyara Safari.
• Zanzibar Island.
• Spice & Old Stone Town Tours.
includedfine dining
• Most meals are included, with the exception of those during leisure time.
• 43 meals are included:19 breakfasts,13 lunches&11dinners.
• Open Bar while on Rovos Rail.
africa partof cape to cairo gold tour
DAY 1 TODAY20 Home / nairobi
The itinerary for the Africa Part of Gold Tour is
the same as the Cape to Cairo Gold Tour from
Day 1 to Day 20. Please see pages 37 to 40.
DAY21 monday nairobi / Joburg
This afternoon you bid farewell to the other
members of your tour when you are taken to the
airport to fly to Joburg. On arrival you connect
with your flight home departing later today. (B)
DAY22 tuesday perth / Home
You arrive home later today. Welcome Home!
This dynamic escorted tour takes in the very best that Southern and East Africa haveto offer. At twenty two days in length, it also allows people with limited time to enjoythe luxury and pampering of our Cape to Cairo Gold Tour.
From the Cape of Good Hope with its spectacular scenery to the wildlife filled plains of East
Africa, this tour covers it all.
You visit the highlights of Cape Town and travel on the most luxurious train in the world, the
Rovos Rail. You view Dr Livingstone’s statue as it looks out over the mighty Victoria Falls
before gliding through the waterways of the Okavango Delta with its myriad of plants,
animals and birds. You stay in the Old Stone Town of Zanzibar, bathe in the warm waters of
the Indian Ocean and then see some of the most spectacular wildlife at the Ngorongoro Crater.
Overall this is a tour with a good balance of safari, culture and sightseeing which has everyone
eagerly anticipating the next surprise, yet conducted at a leisurely pace to give us time to take
in everything we are seeing and doing.
africa part tour Dates
Departing 2nd March 2016 Returning 24th March 2016
Departing 28th February 2017 Returning 22nd March 2017
africa part tour costs
$23,890 Per person twin-share
$22,790 Per person twin-sharestarting & ending in Cape Town
$4,680 Single supplement
$5,900 Business-class upgrade
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TANZANIA
SOUTH AFRICA
KENYA
BOTSWANA
Ngorongoro CraterLake Manyara
Okavango DeltaVictoria Falls
StellenboschFranschhoek
ZanzibarArusha
Johannesburg (Sandton)
Nairobi
Cape Town
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egypt partof cape to cairo gold tour
egypt part tour Dates
Departing 14th March 2016 Returning 24th March 2016
Departing 13th March 2017 Returning 23rd March 2017
egypt part tour costs
$12,495 Per person twin-share
$11,395 Per person twin-sharestarting & ending in Cairo
$2,485 Single supplement
$5,900 Business-class upgrade
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tutankhamun’s funeral mask
includedhighlights
• Senior tour leader throughout.
• Expert local guides in each location.
• All tipping, porterage& departure taxes.
• Cairo Museum.
• Alabaster Mosque Visit.
• Khan El-Khalili Market.
• Pyramids of Giza & The Sphinx.
• Luxor, Karnak & Aswan.
• The Valley of the Kings.
• Nile Cruise on Sonesta Star Goddess.
• Abu Simbel Monuments.
includedfine dining
• Most meals are included, with the exception of those during leisure time.
• 19 meals are included: 8 breakfasts,6 lunches& 5 dinners.
DAY 1 monday Home / Cairo
Today you board your flight to Egypt with a
plane change enroute. On arrival into Cairo you
are met and taken to our hotel, located near the
pyramids, for a relaxing three nights. Here you
meet your tour leader and the other members
of your Gold Tour group. (Meals Inflight)
DAY2 TODAY 10 Cairo / Home
The itinerary for the Egypt Part of Gold Tour
is the same as the Cape to Cairo Gold Tour
from Day 22 to Day 30, except that your return
flight may be different. Please see pages 40 and
41 of this brochure for the detailed itinerary.
This popular escorted tour takes in the very best Egypt has to offer. At ten days inlength, it also allows people with very limited time to enjoy the luxury and pampering of our Cape to Cairo Gold Tour.
You have the opportunity to spend time in the historical cities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with their temples and museums, some of which date back more than four thousand years.
No tour to this area would be complete without visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx,Tutankhamun’s Gold Collection at the Cairo Museum, the Valley of the Kings and the KarnakTemple Complex.
This tour however also takes you to Abu Simbel and utilises one of the most luxurious NileCruisers available in Egypt, in addition to many other little included extras you do not see on other tours to this region.
This tour offers a great historical perspective on Egypt yet does it in great comfort and luxury at a pace to give you time to enjoy the romance and atmosphere of this interesting region.
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LuxorAswan
Cairo
10 daysegypt part
the africa sensationstourthe ultimate superior class tour to africa
cape town chobe Vic falls serengeti
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africa’s highlights in a shorter periodThe Inca Sensations Tour of Africa includes the highlights of Africa but over a shorter duration and ata more moderate level than the luxury Inca Gold Tour. This is our more modestly priced Superior-classtour to Africa, designed for the more budget conscious guest. It too visits most of Africa’s highlightsand is escorted by an experienced tour leader with assistance for our expert English-speaking localguides. It stays at less extravagant hotels than the Gold Tour but the properties are very well located, of a very high standard and exhibit all the charm and character that is Africa.
guaranteed departures with 2 or moreYou have the confidence to book with Inca Tours knowing that the Sensations Tour is guaranteed tooperate and won’t be cancelled due to low numbers at the last minute, as often happens with other touroperators. On all Sensations Tours, we guarantee that your tour will operate with only two or more.
ultimate small groups with a max of 18In the same way that we guarantee our departures and tour leader, we also place a cap of only eighteenguests on each Sensations Tour. This way you receive personalised attention all the way. For financialreasons, most other tour companies do not do this and book as many people as they can on each tour.
stay in some of africa’s best locationsWhy go all that way only to stay near the places you want to see? We select hotels which retain thecharm and character of Africa and are located at the places of interest. We avoid the internationalchains, preferring to experience the culture and lifestyle first hand in properties with local flavour and style. You have worked hard during your life, you deserve it!
great hotels& lodges inthe very bestlocations,combinedwith themust see & doinclusions,as well asfine dining
guaranteed max 18 guestseach tour,with tour leader & expert localguides meansan extremelypersonalisedexperience
superior class lodges & hotels
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superior-class hotels & lodges
sensations
It is envisaged that you will be hosted in the followingexquisite hotels and safari lodges during your tour.
commodore hotel chobe game lodge
south africa tanzaniacommodorehotel,cape town
Peermont D’OrealeGrande at EmperorsPalace,johannesburg
chobe safarilodge, kasane
kingdomhotel,victoria falls
botswana
zimbabwe
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the finest of lodges & hotels
Please note: the interior hotel room photos on these two pages are for general information purposes only. The specific room you are accommodated in on tour may differ slightly in terms of room type, standard and configuration.
ngorongoro serena lion hill lodge
kenya
lake manyaraserena safarilodge,lake manyaranational park
ngorongoroserena safarilodge,ngorongorocrater
serengeti serena safarilodge,serengeti national park
masai mara serena safarilodge,masai mara national reserve
sarova lion hillgame lodge,lake nakuru national park
nairobiserena hotel,nairobi
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includedhighlights
• Experienced senior tour leader throughout the tour, from beginning to end.
• Expert English-speaking local guides in each and every location.
• All tipping, porterage and departure taxes throughout the entire tour.
• Cape Town City Tour, including the historic and modern parts of this beautiful place.
• Table Mountain by revolving cable car for a birds-eye view, weather permitting.
• Robben Island, reached by a fast ferry to view what was once Nelson Mandela’s cell.
• Cape Peninsula Tour and Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
• Soweto Township Tour, to experience the bustling community and enjoy lunch there.
• Chobe National Park, home of the world’s largest elephant population.
• Livingstone and Victoria Falls, with our hotel affording fabulous views of the Zambezi.
• An Upper Zambezi River Cruise, where you should see an abundance of wildlife.
• Lake Manyara NP, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley and teaming with wildlife.
• Ngorongoro Crater, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a veritable Noah’s Ark.
• Olduvai Gorge, “Cradle of Mankind” where the earliest human remains were found.
• Maasai Village visit, to experience and meet this proud warrior tribe.
• Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest NP and one of the world’s largest reserves.
• Masai Mara Reserve, with its stable population of game including Lion and Leopard.
• Nairobi, the trendy and cosmopolitan capital city of Kenya.
• A Nairobi City Tour, visiting the highlights of Kenya’s thriving capital.
• A visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a truly memorable experience.
includedfine dining• Many meals are included, with the
exception of those during leisure time.This allows you to do what you want and eat where you like in your free time.Our experienced tour leader will makerecommendations about where to dine.
• Where possible, lunches& dinners are not buffet or set menus. We visit local restaurants where you have a choice.
• 47 meals are included: 21breakfasts,13 lunches &13 dinners, some ofwhich are tour highlights. In addition,a number of meals are served on flights.
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ZIMBABWE
TANZANIA
SOUTH AFRICA
KENYA
BOTSWANA
Ngorongoro CraterLake Manyara
Serengeti & Masai Mara Lake Nakuru
Chobe National ParkVictoria Falls
Arusha
Johannesburg
Nairobi
Cape Town
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some of the twelve apostles, cape town
DAY 1 Monday Home / Singapore
Today you make your way to the airport
for your flight to Singapore. On arrival you
remain in transit for our connecting flight
to Cape Town. (Meals inflight)
DAY2 tuesday Singapore / Cape Town
On arrival in Cape Town this morning we are
taken to our hotel for three relaxing nights.
Later we hold an informative Tour Orientation
Meeting while enjoying a welcome drink or
two. (Meals inflight)
DAY3 Wednesday Cape Town
We enjoy a city tour taking in the highlights of
Cape Town, which include views of the Castle
of Good Hope from1666, the Malay Quarter
and the magnificent Table Mountain. Here
we ascend to the top (weather permitting)
by revolving cable car, where we are able to
marvel at the birds-eye view of the city and its
beaches far below. This afternoon we proceed
to the harbour where we board a ferry to
Robben Island, formerly a political prison and
now a museum and a National Monument.
Here we view what was once Nelson Mandela’s
maximum-security prison cell during his18
years of incarceration. (B)
DAY4 thursday Cape Town – Peninsula
Our Peninsula Tour begins with a scenic drive
along the Atlantic Coast, with its glorious
views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table
Mt Range; the fishing village of Hout Bay; and
then on to Cape Point in the Cape of Good
Hope Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and
Indian Oceans meet. We return along the False
Bay Coastline by way of the Penguin Colony
at Boulders Beach and the
Kirstenbosch National Botanical
Gardens, where we undertake a
short tour of this beautiful place.
Our return journey takes us past
Cape Town University, Rhodes
Memorial and the Groote Schuur
Hospital where the world’s first
successful human heart-transplant
was performed in1967. (BL)
DAY5 Friday Cape Town / joburg
We fly to Johannesburg where on arrival, we
undertake a tour of Soweto on the outskirts
of Johannesburg. During the tour we gain
a fascinating glimpse into the bustling
neighbourhood life of this township of
approximately1.5 million people. Here
we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, owned
and operated by residents of Soweto. (BL)
DAY6 saturday Joburg / Chobe NP
This morning we fly to Kasane, Botswana.
On arrival we are taken to our lodge on the
banks of the Chobe River adjacent to Chobe
National Park. Later we enjoy a sunset cruise
on the river to observe the animals as they
come to drink. Chobe is famous for its buffalo
and elephant herds, as well as a variety of
predators. (BLD)
DAY 7 sundayChobe NP
Game viewing in Chobe National
Park is a unique experience as
it is home to the world’s largest
elephant population. Cruises along
the Chobe River are a wonderful
and somewhat different way of
viewing game. We undertake both
morning and afternoon game
viewing activities today. (BLD)
DAY8 Monday Chobe NP / livingstone
Today we are driven to Livingstone in Zambia
for a two-night stay. In the late afternoon we
undertake a ‘sundowner’ cruise on the upper
Zambezi River during which we have the
chance of seeing elephants, crocodiles,
hippos and a wide variety of birdlife. (B)
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DAY9 tuesday livingstone
We take a tour of the Zambian side of Vic Falls
before having some free time. You may like to
undertake one of the optional activities available,
such as a helicopter flight over the falls. This
evening we go out for an enjoyable dinner. (BD)
DAY 10 wednesday livingstone / nairobi
Following a leisurely morning we fly to
Nairobi, the Kenyan Capital for the night. (B)
DAY 11 thursday nairobi / lake manyara
An early flight takes us to Kilimanjaro in
Tanzania from where we are driven to our lodge
overlooking Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley.
Later we take a leisurely walk through the
township and visit a banana plantation. (BLD)
DAY 12 friday Lake Manyara nP / Ngorongoro Crater
We drive to Ngorongoro Crater, one of the
Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Our crater lodge has commanding
views, probably the most breathtaking in East
Africa. Later we visit Olduvai Gorge, the
archaeological site where some of the world’s
most important anthropological finds have been
made. At the lookout on the gorge’s edge a local
expert explains the excavations, taking us back
in time to envisage our ancestors at the dawn of
mankind. We also visit a Maasai Village, to meet
these proud, plains dwelling people. (BLD)
DAY 13 saturday Ngorongoro Crater
We leave early in our game viewing vehicles
and descend into the crater for a fantastic day
among Africa’s “Big 5”: Lion, Leopard, Buffalo,
Elephant, Rhino as well as other wildlife. (BLD)
DAY 14 sunday Ngorongoro / Serengeti
Leaving Ngorongoro Crater we head for the
Serengeti. Although quite a long drive, there
are animals to be seen along the way. (BLD)
DAY 15 monday serengeti National Park
The landscape of Serengeti National Park, with
its low vegetation and vast seas of open plain,
is ideal for game viewing. Wildebeest, Zebra
and Gazelle are hunted by predators such as
Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena. We spend
the mornings and afternoons game viewing
in Tanzania’s largest national park and one of
the largest nature reserves in the world. (BLD)
DAY 16 tuesday Serengeti NP / Masai Mara
We depart on the drive to our lodge in the
Masai Mara, crossing the border between
Tanzania and Kenya enroute. (BLD)
DAY 17 wednesday Masai Mara NATIONAL PARK
We have morning and afternoon game drives.
Blessed with a permanent water supply, Masai
Mara has a stable population of game including
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DAY 18 thursday Masai Mara national park
We have another day of leisurely game drives
in this spectacular wildlife paradise, all with
superb photographic opportunities. (BLD)
DAY 19 friday Masai Mara NP / Nairobi
This morning we say goodbye to the wildlife
when we depart the Masai Mara and are driven
back to Nairobi. On arrival we are taken to
our hotel for tonight. We have some free time
before being taken out to dinner at the home
of a local family. (BD)
DAY20 saturday Nairobi / Johannesburg
We visit the highly respected David Sheldrick
Elephant Orphanage to witness it’s elephants
being fed and cared for. Following the visit
we are taken to the airport for our flight to
Johannesburg, departing later this afternoon.
On arrival at Johannesburg Airport we take
the courtesy shuttle to our hotel, located
conveniently close to the airport, for our
final night on the African Continent. (B)
DAY21 SUNDAY Joburg / Singapore
Today we bid farewell to Africa as we fly on
to Singapore. (B&Meals inflight)
DAY22 MONDAY Singapore / Home
On arrival in Singapore we connect with our
flights home, arriving later today.Welcome home!pink flamingo
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tour Dates for africa sensations Tour
Departing 12th October 2015 Returning 2nd November 2015
Departing 2nd March 2016 Returning 23rd March 2016
costs for africa sensations Tour
$18,990 Per person twin-share ex-Australian Capital Cities
$17,490 Per person twin-share starting in Cape Town & ending in Johannesburg
$2,995 Single room supplement for solo travellers not wishing to share rooms
$5,900 Business-class upgrade for long-haul international sectors
zanzibar tour extension
Please consider our Zanzibar Extension on page 65 of this brochure. It worksvery well at the end of this tour and has proved very popular in the past.
Terms and conditions apply. Please see inside of back cover and booking form for full details.Tour costs may change prior to receipt of full payment due to circumstances beyond our control.
ZIMBABWE
SOUTH AFRICA
BOTSWANA
Chobe National ParkVictoria Falls
Johannesburg
Cape Town
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bokaap, cape town
11 dayssouthern africapart
includedhighlights• Senior tour leader throughout.
• Expert local guides in each location.
• All tipping, porterage and departure taxes.
• Beautiful Cape Town.
• Table Mountain Cable Car Excursion.
• Robben Island Tour orStellenbosch Winelands Tour.
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
• Soweto Township Tour.
• Chobe National Park.
• Livingstone & Victoria Falls.
• Upper Zambezi River Cruise.
includedfine dining• Many meals are included, with the
exception of those during leisure time.This allows you to do what you want and eat where you like in your free time.
• 19 meals are included:10 breakfasts,5 lunches& 4 dinners.
southern africa partof africa sensations tour
DAY 1 TODAY9 Home / livingstone
The itinerary for the Southern Africa Part
of the Sensations Tour is the same as the
Sensations Tour from Day 1 to Day 9. Please
see pages 49 and 50 for the detailed itinerary.
DAY 10 wednesday livingstone / joburg
This morning you say bye to the others in your
tour when you fly to Joburg and connect with
your flight to Australia. (B &Meals Inflight)
DAY 11 thursday arrive Home
You arrive home later today. Welcome Home!
Southern Africa represents a most remarkable holiday destination to suit all tastesand this escorted tour takes in the very best that picturesque Southern Africa offers. At only eleven days duration, it allows people with limited time to experience thequality and personalised service provided on our small group Sensations Tour of Africa.
South Africa has been marketed as “The world in one country” which it really is! From
beautiful beaches to scenic mountains, spectacular deserts to impenetrable forests, South Africa
offers so much see, do and experience.
From the Cape of Good Hope with its spectacular scenery, you fly to Joburg and undertake a
Soweto Tour. It’s then on to Chobe NP, home to the world’s largest elephant population.
Finally, you spend time at the mighty Victoria Falls, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
Overall this is a tour with a good balance of culture, nature, game viewing and sightseeing
which will have you eagerly anticipating the next surprise, yet conducted at a leisurely pace to
allow time to take in everything you are seeing and doing.
southern part of sensations tour
first part tour Dates
Departing 12th October 2015 Returning 23rd October 2015
Departing 2nd March 2016 Returning 13th March 2016
first part tour costs
$9,390 Per person twin-share
$7,890 Per person twin-sharestarting Cape Town & ending Joburg
$1,190 Single supplement
$5,900 Business-class upgrade
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includedhighlights• Senior tour leader throughout.
• Expert local guides in each location.
• All tipping, porterage and departure taxes.
• Lake Manyara National Park.
• Ngorongoro Crater.
• Serengeti National Park.
• Masai Mara National Reserve.
• Nairobi, the Capital of Kenya.
• Nairobi City Tour.
• David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage visit.
includedfine dining• Many meals are included, with the
exception of those during leisure time.This allows you to do what you want and eat where you like in your free time.
• 29 meals are included:12 breakfasts,8 lunches& 9 dinners.
east africa partof africa sensations tour
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DAY 1 tuesday Home / singaporeToday you fly to Singapore.On arrival you boardyour flight to Johannesburg. (Meals inflight)
DAY2 wednesday johannesburg / nairobiOn arrival into Joburg you connect with yourflight to Nairobi, where on arrival you are takento your hotel. Here you meet your tour group.
DAY3 TODAY 15 nairobi/ HomeThe itinerary for the East Africa Part of theSensations Tour is the same as the SensationsTour from Day 11 to Day 23. Please see pages50 and 51 for the detailed itinerary.
This popular small group escorted tour takes in the very best of East Africa. At fifteendays in length, it also allows people with limited leave to enjoy the personalised quality service provided on our small group Sensations Tour of Africa.
Kenya and Tanzania are legendary for their safari experience as millions of plains’ animals
undertake their annual migration through the Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti
National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This tour includes all of the above as
well as Lake Manyara National Park and the cosmopolitan city of Nairobi.
As it is not possible to cross directly between Serengeti National Park and the Masai Mara,
the Africa Sensations Tour (and this East Africa Part) utilise a lesser known crossing between
Kenya and Tanzania, near to Lake Victoria. This makes a same day crossing between the
two reserves possible.
Obviously, this tour focuses heavily on wildlife, providing you with East Africa’s very best
game viewing opportunities in a leisurely and relaxing two weeks.
east africa part of sensations tour
second part tour Dates
Departing 20th October 2015 Returning 2nd November 2015
Departing 10th March 2016 Returning 23rd March 2016
second part tour costs
$12,680 Per person twin-share
$11,180 Per person twin-sharestarting & ending in Johannesburg
$1,485 Single supplement
$5,900 Business-class upgrade
TANZANIA
SOUTH AFRICA
KENYA
Ngorongoro CraterLake Manyara
Serengeti & Masai Mara Lake Nakuru
Arusha
Johannesburg
Nairobi
14 dayseastafricapart
SOUTH AFRICA
BOTSWANA
Game ReserveMala Mala
Mashatu Game Reserve
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Polokwane
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mashatu & mala mala extensionmake your tour more memorable!DAY2 Saturday mashatu game reserveMorning and afternoon game drives in this
30,000 hectare reserve are in open 4-wheel drive
safari vehicles, which are able to leave the road
and provide guests with up close game viewing.
Beside Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and
Hyena, general game such as Giraffe, Zebra,
Wildebeest, Eland and a variety of Antelope and
nocturnal species are prevalent here. The bird
life is prolific with over 366 different species
recorded. Night drives, with the aid of powerful
spotlights bring the dark bush to life. (BLD)
DAY3 sunday mashatu / mala malaToday you are driven back into South Africa
where you board a charter flight to Mala Mala
Game Reserve. On arrival you are taken to
your deluxe lodge for an incredible three nights.
Situated between Sabi Sand Game Reserve
and Kruger National Park, Mala Mala’s ochre
coloured buildings are clustered amid shady
trees and lawns overlooking the Sand River.
The individually decorated, spacious and
comfortable accommodation is equipped with
private bathrooms, temperature control, insect
proofing and mini-bars. Despite the comfort,
Mala Mala retains an authentic wildlife safari
camp atmosphere with the attention to detail
for which Mala Mala is famous. You undertake
your first game drive this afternoon. (BLD)
DAY 1 friday joburg / mashatu reserve
This morning you fly to Polokwane, in South
Africa. On arrival you are driven across the
border into Botswana. Mashatu Game Reserve
is located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve.
It is the embodiment of all that defines Africa.
Space so open and vast; an array of wildlife
from the gigantic to the miniscule; majestic
skies open to the universe; a quiet so loud it
thrums with life; and unexpected adventure
beyond the game drives. Here you experience
the lives of Africa’s big cats, as well as one of
the world’s largest mammals, the elephant! (LD)
mala mala game reserve lodge
DAY4 monday mala mala game reserveYour expert local guide takes you on morning
and afternoon game drives in search of the
extensive array of wildlife found here. With
some of the best game viewing in Africa, you
are in for a treat including the “Big 5”, among
many other species of animals and birds. (BLD)
DAY 5 tuesday mala mala / joburgAfter a final morning game drive you fly to
Johannesburg. On arrival your tour ends. (B)
For a shorter tour, it is possible to visit MashatuorMala Mala Game Reserve, rather than both.
mashatu & mala mala reserve
tour extension costs
$4,250 pp sharing Superior-class
$5,260 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
2 Before the Africa Part of the GoldTour on page 42.
do it AFTER
3 After the Gorillas and Golden Monkeys on page 56.
4 After Sun City on page 64.
best of jordan extensionmore to enjoy before heading home!
JORDAN
EGYPT
Wadi RumAqaba
Petra
Dead Sea
Cairo
AmmanTo Dubai
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wadi rum
This is followed by a leisurely walk in the old
downtown area of the city through the Suq
(bazaars) and the gold market. (BL)
DAY3 thursday amman / petraThe morning you are driven to Petra for two
nights. You travel via the King’s Way, an ancient
route which still has marks left by traders, armies
and pilgrims who followed it centuries ago.
Enroute you drive through Wadi Mujib, a valley
boasting some of Jordan’s most breathtaking
views. This evening you are taken (subject toavailability) on a Petra-by-Night Tour. (BD)
DAY4 friday petraToday you return to the ancient Nabatean
Capital of Petra, dating back over 2,000 years.
Your tour starts as you walk through the Siq,
a long narrow fissure between two overhanging
cliffs, over 80 metres high in parts. After you
proceed through the Siq, the spectacular Red
Rose City will unfold her mysteries. You have
the full day to explore this fascinating site. (BL)
DAY 5 saturday petra / aqabaIn the late morning you depart for Wadi Rum.
On arrival you are taken on a jeep safari into
this protected area with its spectacular mountain
desert scenery. Following the safari you are
taken to Aqaba where you spend the night. (BL)
DAY 1 tuesday arrive ammanOn arrival at Amman Airport you are met and
taken to your city hotel for a two-night stay.
DAY2 wednesday ammanToday you have a full day tour beginning with
the Crusader Castle, located near Ajlun. After
this you head to Jerash, dating back 2,000 years
and acknowledged as one of the largest and most
well preserved Roman architecture sites outside
Italy. After lunch you head for Jabal al-Qal’a
(Citadel Hill), the Umayyad Place, the Folklore
Museum and Roman Theatre around Amman.
DAY6 sunday aqaba / dead seaLate this morning you depart for the Dead Sea.
Enroute you visit Madaba (St George Church)
with its well known mosaic of the Holy Land
and Mt Nebo, believed to have been Moses’
burial site. On arrival at your resort on the
shores of the Dead Sea, at minus 380 metres
below sea level and the earth’s lowest point, you
have the remainder of the day at leisure. (BD)
DAY 7 monday dead sea / depart ammanYou are taken to the airport in Amman where
your tour comes to an end. (B)
amman petra aqaba & dead sea
tour extension costs
$1,670 pp sharing Superior-class
$1,950 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it after
1 After the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
2 After the Egypt Part of the GoldTour on page 43.
3 After the Africa Sensations Tour onpage 48.
RWANDA
Volcanoes NPVirunga Mountains
To Johannesburg
Kinigi
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5 daysgorillas &monkeys
gorillas & golden monkeys extensionone of life’s greatest experiences!DAY3 virunga National Park
Today is an early morning start as you
commence your search for the mountain
gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. You have
the opportunity to visit one of the habituated
gorilla families. Sitting among them as they go
about their daily activities will undoubtedly be
one of the most poignant and thrilling wildlife
encounters of your life! The sheer physical
presence of an adult male silverback, three
times as bulky as the average man, yet
remarkably peaceful and tolerant of humans,
defies description. The remainder of your day
is at leisure. (BLD)
DAY 1 arrive kigaliOn arrival at Kigali Airport you are met and
taken to your hotel for the night.
DAY2 kigali / virunga NPThis morning you undertake a comprehensive
Kigali City Tour, including a visit to the local
Genocide Memorial Centre, where the history
of the tragedy is explained. (In Rwanda you
find memorials across the country to recall the
genocide of 1994.) A visit to the Genocide
Memorial is for most visitors a highly emotional
event. Later you travel by road to Kinigi in the
foothills of the Virunga Mountains. Here you
check in to your lodge for two nights. (BD)
old gorilla golden monkey
DAY4 virunga NP / kigaliThis morning you set off again, this time in
search of the Golden Monkeys also found
here. A visit to the Golden Monkeys is a very
different experience from the gorilla encounter
of yesterday. The monkeys react and interact
very differently from the gorillas and keep up
their game of hide-and-seek while you watch.
Later in the day you are returned to Kigali
where on arrival, you check in to your hotel
for tonight. (BL)
DAY 5 depart kigaliThis morning you are taken to Kigali Airport
where your tour comes to an end. (B)
kigali & the virunga mountains
tour extension costs
$5,190 pp sharing Superior-class
$5,540 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
2 Before (or after) the Africa Part ofthe Gold Tour on page 42.
3 Before (or after) the Africa Sensations Tour on page 48.
4 Before (or after) the East Africa Sensations Tour on page 53.
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malawi & zambia extensionextend your africa stay & see more!
kafunta river lodge hippos
DAY3 friday lake malawiToday is also at leisure on Lake Malawi to do
as much or as little as you wish. Scuba diving
and snorkelling in this tropical paradise are
popular, as well as swimming or exploring
the island’s surroundings on foot. (BLD)
DAY4 saturday lake malawi / south luangwa national parkThis morning you fly back to Lilongwe
Airport. Here you connect with your flight to
Mfuwe International Airport adjacent to South
Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
DAY 1 wednesday lilongwe / lake malawiOn arrival at Lilongwe Airport you board a light
aircraft for your short flight to Likoma Island,
on Lake Malawi. On arrival you are met and
taken to Kaya Mawa, your lodge where you are
made welcome for an exotic three nights. (D)
DAY2 thursday lake malawiYou spend today relaxing at the lodge and
undertaking a range of activities on offer. Lake
Malawi NP is probably Africa’s most important
freshwater fish sanctuary, protecting a diversity
of endemic tropical species (Cichlids). (BLD)
Here you are met and driven to your lodge on
the Luangwa River for a three-night stay. (BD)
DAY 5 & 6 sunday & mondaysouth luangwa np
These days are spent enjoying the Luangwa
Valley’s wildlife in safari vehicles, as well as
undertaking walks. Wildlife includes Elephant,
Lion, Buffalo and in particular, Leopard! (BLD)
DAY 7 tuesday sth luangwa / lilongwe
Following breakfast you are taken back to
Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lilongwe.
On arrival your tour comes to an end. (B)
lake malawi & south luangwa np
tour extension costs
$4,955 pp sharing Superior-class
$5,450 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
do it AFTER
2 After the Africa Part of the GoldTour on page 42.
3 After Africa Sensations on page 48.
4 After the East Africa Sensations Touron page 53.
ZAMBIA
MALAWI
Likoma Island
Sth Luangwa NPLilongwe
7 daysmalawi & zambia
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lango camp
DAY3 Odzala National ParkActivities at Lango Camp focus on the bai
itself, associated salines, the Lekoli River and
the surrounding savannah. Most activities are
a combination of walking and boating, while
some driving is included in others.
Today you partake in both morning and
afternoon activities. Forest Buffalo and
Western Sitatunga are regular visitors to the
bais and can be seen at any time of the day.
Your afternoon activity will conclude with a
night drive back to the camp. Forest Elephant
and Spotted Hyena are also regular visitors but
are more typically seen after dark. Nocturnal
DAY 1 Arrive BrazzavilleOn arrival in Brazzaville, Congo’s capital, you
are met and taken to your hotel for the night.
DAY2 Brazzaville / Odzala NPYour exciting safari starts with a charter flight
from Brazzaville to M’boko Airstrip. You arrive
at Lango Camp (inside Odzala National Park)
in the afternoon in time to freshen up and
embark on a short afternoon activity. A major
feature of this area is the occurrence of “bais”
or salines. These are swampy, grassy clearings
in the otherwise dense forest that wildlife visit
on a regular basis in order to drink, feed and
obtain minerals and salts. (BD)
ngaga camp
visitors to the bais include the rare Bongo,
Leopard and Red River Hog. Harnessed
Bushbuck and various forest duiker species can
be encountered nearby and Guereza Colobus
monkeys are frequently seen in camp. Other
primates, such as Grey-cheeked Mangabey
and Putty-nosed Monkey are commonly seen
nearby, while Chimpanzees are regularly
heard from camp. Hippos are found in small
numbers in the Lekoli River and Serval
is occasionally seen in the savannah areas.
Crocodiles are represented by two harmless
species, the Slender-snouted Crocodile and
African Dwarf Crocodile. (BLD)
odzala National park ndzehi forest
local tracker guide
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Odzala-KokouaNational Park
Ndzehi Forest
Brazzaville
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western lowland gorilla
walk on the forest trails in search of the local
bird and animal life. Western Lowland Gorillas
favour areas of marantaceae (flowering and
starchy) vegetation which is their staple food
source but at certain times throughout the year
also seek out fruiting trees. Other primates
such as Crowned and Moustached Monkeys
are encountered in the forest, while Central
Chimpanzees are often heard and occasionally
seen. Various forest duikers occur as well as
some spectacular forest birds, such as the very
large Black-casqued Wattled Hornbill, the Great
Blue Turaco, as well as many others. (BLD)
DAY6 Ndzehi ForestEarly this morning you set off on foot for a
gorilla tracking excursion before returning
to camp for lunch. In the afternoon you
undertake a walk on the forest trails to see
what new encounters the forest has to offer.
This evening enjoy sundowners on the main
deck followed by a leisurely dinner.
Excursions are led by a guide and skilled local
tracker who are able to interpret and follow
signs on the forest floor that can lead them
to the chosen gorilla group for the day.
Birding walks and night walks are possible for
groups that are interested. Night walks may
reveal rarely seen creatures such as the Central
Potto or one of the minute Galago species,
among others. (BLD)
DAY4 Odzala National ParkThis morning you enjoy a boat trip down the
river on a pirogue, a small flat-bottomed boat
traditionally used for fishing in shallow waters.
You return to camp on foot through Lango
Bai. Later you are taken upstream by pirogue
to fish on a catch-and-release basis before
returning to camp on a night drive. (BLD)
DAY 5 Odzala / Ndzehi ForestToday you are driven through savannahs and
forests to Ngaga Camp, where the main
activity is the tracking on foot of Western
Lowland Gorillas. On arrival at your camp you
are briefed on the gorillas before enjoying a
DAY 7 Ndzehi ForestWith an early start you set off on foot for
another awe-inspiring gorilla tracking
excursion. Later you undertake a final walk
on the forest trails, returning to camp in the
early evening when you may see nocturnal
mammals. (BLD)
DAY8 Ndzehi Forest / Brazzaville
After a leisurely breakfast you are taken to
M’boko Airstrip for your charter flight to
Brazzaville, the French-flavoured capital of
the Republic of Congo. On arrival your safari
comes to an end. (B)
and french flavoured brazzaville
tour extension costs
$10,280 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
do it AFTER
2 After the Africa Part of the GoldTour on page 42.
3 After the Africa Sensations Tour onpage 48.
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waterhole, etosha national park
DAY2 SossusvleiThis morning you visit the world famous
Sossusvlei. It is an enormous clay pan, flanked
by the famous sand dunes that stand starkly
against the blue sky and flush red in the early
morning sun. These dunes have developed
over millions of years, the wind continuously
transforming the contours of this sea of red
sand. The “vlei” itself only fills after rare, heavy
rainfalls when, in a complete turn-around, it
becomes a spectacular turquoise lake. (BLD)
DAY3 Sossusvlei / DamaralandToday you fly from Sossusvlei to Damaraland.
On arrival you are met and taken to your
camp for a two-night stay. (BLD)
DAY4 DamaralandActivities revolve around extensive game drives
and exploratory hikes through this unparalleled
landscape. A trip to the Twyfelfontein San art
engravings is not to be missed. Namibia’s first
World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein has the
largest collection of petroglyphs (prehistoric
rock art) in Africa. Visit the Damara Living
Museum and learn about the fascinating
traditional culture of the Damara people. This
combination of Africa past and present makes
for a unique and unforgettable experience.
Wildlife viewing here concentrates on the game
found in the riverbed and along the valleys that
fill with floodwaters during good rainy seasons.
DAY 1 arrive windhoek / SossusvleiOn arrival in Windhoek, the capital city of
Namibia, you are met and taken by road to
Sossusvlei, situated within the Namib Desert,
the oldest desert in the world.
The Namib Desert is part of the Namib
Naukluft National Park that stretches 400 km
south of Walvis Bay and is sandwiched
between the west coast and the escarpment
that runs parallel for more than100 km inland.
The desert’s huge red dunes and flat valley
floors make up the archetypical view of the
Namib that is world famous. (D)
red dune, namib desert
This arid desert environment is home to
desert-adapted elephant, gemsbok, springbok
and variety of other species such as bat-eared
fox. This includes the occasional glimpse of the
endangered black rhino and cheetah. Birdlife
is excellent with several Namibian endemics,
such as Damara Hornbill, Carp’s Tit and
Rupell’s Korhaan. (BLD)
DAY 5 Damaraland / Etosha NpToday you fly to an airstrip near Etosha
National Park. On arrival you are taken to your
camp. If time permits you undertake your first
game viewing activity this afternoon. (BLD)
DAY6 Etosha national parkEtosha National Park is Namibia’s premier
wildlife destination. At almost the size of
Switzerland it is one of Africa’s largest game
parks. Large herds of plains game concentrate
around the waterholes in the dry season, while
the summer months’ sporadic rainfall produces
a profusion of new life, including baby
springbok and young wildebeest. (BLD)
DAY 7 Etosha np / OkonjimaAfter breakfast you depart by car to Okonjima.
Nestled among the Omboroko Mountains lies
Okonjima—a Herero name meaning “Place of
the Baboons”. This is much more than just a
lodge however. Okonjima is also home to the
respected AfriCat Foundation, a non- profit
organisation set up to conserve and protect
windhoek sossusvlei damaraland
NAMIBIA
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Etosha National Park
Damaraland
Sossusvlei & Namib Desert
Serra Cafema(Kunene Extension Option)
Windhoek
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serra cafema camp
DAY 5 Damaraland / KuneneIf you elect to undertake this additional 4 days
in Kunene, you deviate from the main tour
today when you fly from Damaraland to Serra
Cafema Camp. The camp is located in the
extreme north-west of Namibia on the Kunene
River, the only permanent source of water in
this region. The river creates a winding band of
green surrounded by the lunar-like landscape
of the spectacular Namib Desert.
Serra Cafema is an intimate, peaceful camp
with a unique mix of rustic and luxury
elements nestled amongst the shady Albida
trees on the banks of the Kunene. Rapids just
below the camp provide a calming ambiance,
with guests often lulled to sleep by the gurgling
waters. Serra Cafema’s accommodation consists
of only eight riverside Meru-style canvas and
thatched villas on spacious, elevated decks
blended smoothly into the surroundings. Each
fully furnished tent has an ensuite bathroom,
ceiling fan and mosquito nets. The public area
comprises indoor and outdoor dining areas,
sunken lounge, library and swimming pool,
all sharing views of the Kunene River. (BLD)
DAY6 & 7 KuneneActivities at Serra Cafema Camp revolve
around the exploration of surrounding Namib
Desert sands and the lush oases along the river.
Informative nature drives and carefully guided
quad bike excursions through the fragile dunes
threatened cheetah, leopard and other wild
carnivores in Namibia. During your stay here,
you will observe AfriCat’s work and learn more
about these amazing and beautiful animals.
Namibia is home to the world’s largest wild
cheetah population. The majority roam freely
on Namibia’s 7,000 odd commercial farms.
These large carnivores occasionally prey on the
livestock that roam unprotected in the bush.
As a result, cheetahs (and leopards) are often
regarded as vermin by the farming community
and are deliberately trapped or killed. AfriCat
has taken on a large number of these unwanted
cats. Among those being rescued, researched and
rehabilitated by AfriCat are Cheetah, Leopard,
Lion, Caracal, Wild Dog and Hyena. (BLD)
DAY8 OkonjimaLeopards are frequently seen here, so you
may have the opportunity to observe these
magnificent predators while game-viewing.
They roam freely and catch their own prey
within the rehabilitation nature reserves. At the
nocturnal ‘hide’ you may see nightlife such as
porcupine, honey-badgers and caracal. (BLD)
DAY9 Okonjima / WindhoekThis morning you are driven to Windhoek
where you are accommodated for tonight. (BD)
DAY 10 Depart WindhoekToday you are taken to Windhoek Airport
where your tour comes to an end. (B)
allow guests to experience the true Namib
in its unbridled glory. The utmost care is taken
to tread lightly on the dunes and preserve the
unique and delicate habitats of this landscape.
Boating on the Kunene River provides the
opportunity to venture through the lush
riverside oases. Crocodiles and waterbirds seem
out of place in this surreal landscape. Walking
in the remote mountain and river valleys is also
a highlight, as is a visit to a Himba village, one
of Africa’s last true nomadic peoples. (BLD)
DAY8 Kunene / Etosha NpYou fly to Etosha National Park and continue
on from Day 5 of the original itinerary. (B)
etosha National Park & okonJima
tour extension costs
$7,980 pp sharing Luxury-class
$5,720 pp for Kunene Extension
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
2 Before (or after) the Africa Sensations Tour on page 48.
do it AFTER
3 After the Africa Part of the GoldTour on page 42.
4-day kunene extension add-on5-star safari anyone?
himba village
SOUTH AFRICA
SWAZILANDSabi Sabi
Kruger NPBlyde River Canyon
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve
Durban
Johannesburg
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wild kingdoms safari extensionimmerse yourself in natural beauty!DAY3 Tuesday Mpumalanga / Sabi SandToday begins with an open-vehicle game drivethrough Kruger National Park. The park offersgreat game viewing opportunities and you willsoon appreciate the challenges of managing thisunique reserve. At Skukuza you are met by aSabi Ranger and taken to your Sabi Sabi GameReserve Lodge. Here you have a late afternoonopen-vehicle game drive. Search for the “Big5”, as well as prolific birdlife and game. (BLD)
DAY4 Wednesday Sabi Sand / MpumalangaAfter an early morning game drive you returnto Skukuza where you meet your tour guide.On the drive back to your hotel, enjoy anothergame drive through Kruger National Park. (B)
DAY 5 Thursday Mpumalanga / SwazilandToday you travel to Swaziland, an independentKingdom in South Africa, known for its craftsand indigenous culture. Here you visit a glassfactory, where you watch glass blowers create arange of enchanting African animals, birds andfish, made from glass collected by local kids. (B)
DAY6 Friday Swaziland / ZululandYou travel to Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve,famous for its conservation of black and whiteRhino. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. (B)
DAY 1 Sunday Arrive JohannesburgOn arrival in Joburg you are taken to your hotel
in the trendy northern suburb of Sandton.
DAY2 Monday Blyde Panorama RouteThis morning you start your journey through
Mpumalanga Province, known as “Paradise
Country”. You are driven along the spectacular
“Panorama Route”, offering amazing scenery
including the 26 km long Blyde River Canyon
and the historic God’s Window, a breathtaking
view of the edge of the escarpment taking in
Kruger NP. You continue on to your hotel. (B)
young south africans
DAY 7 Saturday Zululand / DurbanAfter breakfast, travel past sugar cane fields and
Zulu kraals to Zululand.Visit a traditional Zulu
village to experience their culture and enjoy a
delicious lunch before continuing to Durban
for tonight. Durban offers a fascinating mix of
cultures, from Zulu rickshaws, temples, mosques
and the oriental bazaar to modern malls. (BL)
DAY8 Sunday depart durbanYour safari ends today. (B) If continuing on withthe Garden Route and Whale Coast Extension,you depart on your flight to Port Elizabeth.
on the panorama route
panorama route kruger swaziland
tour extension costs
$2,440 pp sharing Superior-class
$2,690 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before Garden Route and WhaleCoast on page 63 (please see opposite).
2 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
3 Before (or after) the Africa Sensations Tour on page 48.
4 Before (or after) Southern AfricaPart of Sensations Tour on page 52.
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DAY3 Tuesday KnysnaThis morning you enjoy a lagoon cruise to the
Featherbed Nature Reserve. From here you can
take a ride to the top of the Western Head to
enjoy panoramic views of the town and lagoon,
returning for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure
to further explore this charming place. (BL)
DAY4 Wednesday Knysna / OudtshoornThis morning you are taken through the
spectacular Outeniqua Mountain Range to
Oudtshoorn where you tour an ostrich farm.
Oudtshoorn is in fact the centre of the world’s
ostrich farming industry! Later you visit the
spectacular limestone caverns of the Cango
Caves, one of the world’s great natural wonders,
sculpted by nature throughout the ages. (BD)
DAY 5 Thursday Oudtshoorn / StellenboschToday you travel through the “Little Karoo” and
Montagu, a picturesque and historic spa town.
Enroute you stop off in Barrydale, where you
have the opportunity to visit a local farm school,
interact with the children and teachers and
learn about the local farming community. You
continue to Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second
oldest city and surrounded by some of the
most spectacular mountains and vineyards. (B)
DAY6 Friday Stellenbosch/Hermanus
Today you have a wine tasting near Stellenbosch,
the country’s best wine route. Later you travel
to Hermanus, a seaside town offering some of
the world’s best shore-based whale watching. (B)
DAY 7 Saturday Hermanus
Today is at leisure. Optional activities include
cruises to see the Southern Right Whales. (B)
DAY8 Sunday Hermanus / Cape Town
This afternoon you are driven to Cape Town. (B)
DAY 1 Sunday Arrive Port ElizabethOn arrival in Port Elizabeth you are met and
taken to your hotel. If undertaking the WildKingdoms Safari first you fly in from Durban.
DAY2 Monday Port Elizabeth / KnysnaToday you are driven west along the “Garden
Route”, following the Indian Ocean Coast
and bordered inland by soaring mountains and
indigenous forests, to Knysna. Here you have
two nights. Knysna, known as the “oyster box of
South Africa”, nestles on the banks of a beautiful
lagoon in the heart of the Garden Route. (B)
cape town coast
garden route & whale coast extensionnature in all its magnificent glory!
knysna oudtshoorn stellenbosch
tour extension costs
$3,735 pp sharing Superior-class
$4,730 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
3 Before (or after) the Africa Sensations Tour on page 48.
do it AFTER
3 After Wild Kingdoms Safari on page 62 (please see opposite page).
SOUTH AFRICA
Oudtshoorn
Knysna
Stellenbosch
HermanusPort ElizabethCape Town
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sun city & madikwe extensionrelax before your gold tour starts!DAY2 friday sun city
You have the day at leisure to experience the
array of activities available at the resort. For
golfers, you may wish to enjoy an optional
game on the well known Gary Player Course,
one of Africa’s best golf courses. (B)
DAY3 saturday sun city
Today is also at leisure. You may wish to visit
one of the tropical pools, go shopping in the
many boutique shops, dine at one of the
restaurants or try your luck in the casino. (B)
DAY 1 thursday johannesburg / sun city
On arrival at Johannesburg Airport you are
met by your guide and driven to Sun City,
approximately a two hour drive. On arrival
you are taken to your luxury hotel, the Palace
of the Lost City, for a three-night stay. The
Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and
an African rhythm of its own. There are four
world-class hotels in the resort. The Palace
of the Lost City, where you will be staying,
glitters like a jewel beneath the African sun,
in its rainforest surroundings and luxurious
in its detail and design.
foyer, palace of the lost city lion
DAY4 sunday sun city / madikweThis morning you are driven to the privatelyowned, Madikwe Game Reserve for twonights. This afternoon enjoy a game drive. (BL)
DAY 5 monday madikwe game reserveMadikwe Game Reserve is a beautiful, malariafree park, home to the “Big Five”. Today youhave morning and afternoon game drives. (BLD)
DAY6 tuesday madikwe / johannesburgThis morning you are driven back to JoburgAirport where your tour comes to an end. (B)
sun city & madikwe game reserve
tour extension costs
$2,525 pp sharing Superior-class
$3,375 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Cape to Cairo Gold Touron page 36.
2 Before the Africa Part of the GoldTour on page 42.
do it AFTER
3 After the Africa Sensations Tour onpage 48.
4 After Mashatu&Mala Mala, page 54.
SOUTH AFRICA
Madikwe NatureReserve
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Sun City
6 dayssun city &madikwe
ZANZIBAR
Stone Town
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fresh fish, zanzibar
4 dayszanzibar
zanzibar, the “spice island” extensionunwind before heading home!
old stone town, zanzibar zanzibar’s pristine east coat
DAY2 zanzibar
Following breakfast you are taken on a city
tour of Zanzibar’s Old Stone Town. You start
off with a leisurely walk through the narrow
streets of Old Zanzibar. Here you experience
the rich Zanzibari Culture in its many exotic
and colourful bazaars. The walking tour
culminates as you are taken through the
intimidating slave market and chambers. From
here, you pass along the beach road to the Old
British Consulate, the Old Fort and the House
of Wonders. You are returned to the hotel
around midday. Your afternoon is at leisure
to further enjoy this mysterious place. (B)
DAY 1 arrive zanzibarOn arrival at Zanzibar Airport you are met
and taken to your hotel, conveniently located
in the historic World Heritage Listed Old
Stone Town portion of Zanzibar. Here you
will have an exotic three-night stay.
Zanzibar is steeped in a rich and sometimes dark
history. This originates from many influences,
having been ruled at different times by the
Omanis, Arabs, Europeans and now Africans.
Zanzibar is often referred to as the “Spice
Island” for good reason, as not only are many
spices grown here but a number, now grown
in other parts of the world, originated here.
DAY3 zanzibarThis morning you embark on a tour to a
spice and tropical fruit farm, located outside
of the Old Stone Town. Here you are taken
on a guided walking tour during which you
see numerous varieties of spices including
cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper,
nutmeg and mace, as well as jack fruit, bread
fruit and the perfume and lipstick trees
growing. (B)
DAY4 depart zanzibarYour morning is at leisure before being taken
to Zanzibar Airport where your tour comes to
an end. (B)
zanzibar stone town spice tour
tour extension costs
$580 pp sharing Superior-class
$1,095 pp sharing Luxury-class
do it BEFORE
1 Before the Egypt Part of the GoldTour on page 43.
2 Before Best of Jordan on page 55.
do it AFTER
3 After the Africa Sensations Tour onpage 48.
4 After the East Africa Sensations Touron page 53.
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popular gold tour combos
combining tours
popular sensations combos
days tour & extensions pages39 cape to cairo gold + jordan 36 & 5527 africa gold +gorillas 42 & 5629 africa gold +malawi & zambia 42 & 5730 africa gold +republic of congo 42 & 5832 africa gold +namibia & etosha np 42 & 6017 Egypt Gold + Jordan 43 & 5537 mashatu & mala mala +cape to cairo gold 54 & 3627 mashatu & mala mala +Africa gold 54 & 4232 mashatu & mala mala +Africa gold +gorillas 54, 42 & 5633 mashatu & mala mala +Africa gold +sun city 54, 42 & 6440 republic of congo+cape to cairo gold 58 & 3642 namibia & etosha np+cape to cairo gold 60 & 3638 Sun city +cape to cairo gold 64 & 3628 Sun city +africa gold 64 & 42
days tour & extensions pages28 africa sensations +gorillas 48 & 5630 africa sensations +malawi & zambia 48 & 5731 africa sensations +republic of congo 48 & 5833 africa sensations +namibia & etosha np 48 & 6027 africa sensations +zanzibar 48 & 6520 east africa sensations +gorillas 53 & 5622 east africa sensations +malawi & zambia 53 & 5719 east africa sensations +zanzibar 53 & 6531 wild kingdoms +Africa sensations 62 & 4819 wild kingdoms +southern africa sensations 62 & 5231 garden route +Africa sensations 63 & 4819 garden route +southern africa sensations 63 & 5229 sun city +Africa sensations 64 & 48
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