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$1,300

Road to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia & Victoria Falls National Park

Cities Covered: New York, Johannesburg, Livingstone, Knysna, Oudtshoorn & Cape Town

Traveling Dates:

Sep 12 - 27, 2017 (16 Days)

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Tour Package IncludesRoundtrip International Flight from HonoluluAll Meals & Admissions as Stated4 Intra Flight Air faresUNESCO World Heritage Site – Robben IslandOne of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – Victoria FallsNatural World Heritage Site – Cape Point Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi RiverChobe National Park in BotswanaGame Viewing Cruise & 4x4 Safari VehiclesHighgate Ostrich RanchCango Wildlife RanchMabula Game ReserveWine Tasting & Lobster Lunch

Africa

Vast and ancient, wild and free, Southern Africa is alive with experiences that will captivate even the most seasoned traveler. Widely accepted as the cradle of humankind, this region is both a natural and archeological wonderland with an inspirational political history to match! Here lies a lifetime of unforgettable discoveries.unforgettable discoveries.

Victoria Falls

4 Countries: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa

Highgate Ostrich Ranch

Penguin Colony

with an inspirational political history to match! Here lies a lifetime of

Game Drive

Lobster

Honolulu – New York

Johannesburg – Livingstone

Start the trip by boarding a flight bound for New York. Overnight on board.Arrive in New York

Arrive at New York. Meet an Air and Sea Travel representative who will take us to our hotel.

Today, we will transfer to John F. Kennedy International Airport and fly to Johannesburg, the largest and most populous city in South Africa. Overnight on board.

New York – Johannesburg

Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport and clear immigration. Meet with the Air & Sea Travel representative who will assist with checking in for the flight to Zambia. In 2010, the World Bank named Zambia one of the world's fastest economically reformed countries. After arriving in Livingstone, transfer to our hotel, relax and enjoy Africa’s greatest natural wonders in true Zambian style. Welcome Dinner is arranged at the hotel.

Day 1**Sep 12

Day 4**Sep 15

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Livingstone – Zimbabwe – LivingstoneDay 5**Sep 16

Day 2**Sep13

Day 3**Sep 14

**Hotel Accommodation: Avani Victoria Falls Resort or similar

**Hotel Accommodation: Crown Plaza Newark Airport or similar

Livingstone is the capital of the Southern Province of Zambia. Lying 10 km (6.2 mi) to the north of the Zambezi River, it is a tourism center for Victoria Falls and a border town with road and rail connections to Zimbabwe on the other side of the falls. After a sumptuous buffet breakfast, depart on our morning tour of Victoria Falls from both sides of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are described as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. We will find out how the falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them. In the afternoon, meet at the welcoming center where we will depart on our Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River, the fourth longest river in Africa and the longest east flowing river in Africa. Zambezi River means the “Great River” in the local Tonga dialect. Greeted by a Marimba Band and a Cold Cocktail, we will experience the wonders of the river in luxurious surroundings.

Livingstone – Botswana – LivingstoneDay 6**Sep 17 (B, L)Today we will have a full day excursion to the famous Chobe National Park in Botswana – home of nearly 45,000 elephants. It is one of the greatest game reserves in southern Africa and famous for the number of elephant that live there. The Chobe River flows lazily through the Caprivi flood plains and provides a haven for huge herds of buffalo and elephant, zebra, wildebeest and impala which are followed closely by predators including the lion, hyena, the elusive leopard and the odd pack of the now rare wild dog. The bird life in particular is exceptional. Travelling to Chobe includes an exciting crossing by Speedboat of the Zambezi River at the point where the 4 countries of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia meet. The Safari starts with a morning Game Viewing Cruise on the Chobe River with tea, coffee, drinks and snacks served on board. Large flocks of birds, big pods of hippos and very large crocodiles are all around. After disembarking, lunch is at the Chobe Safari Lodge, which overlooks the Chobe River and the plains beyond. In the afternoon, open 4x4 Safari Vehicles are used for a game drive into the park. The game drive meanders its way back to Customs and Immigration, before crossing the Zambezi and then transferring to Livingstone.

Livingstone – Cape TownOur final morning at Livingstone is at your own leisure. Transfer to Livingstone Airport for our flight to South Africa. Upon arrival in Johannesburg or Thambo Airport, proceed to check in for the flight to Cape Town, a coastal city in South Africa. It is the second most populous urban area in South Africa, after Johannesburg. It is also the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. Arrive at Cape Town International Airport where our representative will meet us and assist us for the transfer to our hotel.

(B)Day 7**Sep 18

**Hotel Accommodation: Southern Sun Gullinan or similar

Cape TownThis morning, depart from the Nelson Mandela Gateway on a Ferry to Robben Island, a World Heritage site, established as a National Monument and a National Museum by the Cabinet of the South African Government in September 1996. We will be guided through the Maximum Security Prison, often by a former political prisoner who had personal experiences in the prison. A 45-minute bus ride around the island details its history as a mental hospital, military base and leper colony. There is also an opportunity to explore Murray's Bay Harbour with its Muslim Shrine and Museum Shop. When we return, we will cross Table Bay for a Cape Town City Tour. Ascend Table Mountain by Cable Car for unforgettable sweeping views of “the fairest Cape” (weather permitting). Return to the city and pass through the Malay Quarter, before driving past the Castle of Good Hope, Houses of Parliament and the Company Gardens. Return to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for some time at leisure. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are widely acknowledged as Cape Town's premier shopping and tourist destination. Enjoy a Thai Style Dinner at Wang Thai Restaurant.

(B, L, D)Day 8**Sep 19

Cape TownAfter breakfast, depart for a full day Cape Peninsular Tour. Travel at a pace that allows us to explore the beauty of theCape Peninsula. Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa’s most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay. Enjoy a Cruise to Seal Island to view seals and sea birds at Duiker Island (weather permitting). We will have a Lobster Lunch en route. Travel onwards and visit the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Continue

(B, L, D)Day 9**Sep 20

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B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner☺We wish you a safe journey and many wonderful memories to share with family and friends!

**Hotel Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays or similar

**Hotel Accommodation: Mabula Game Lodge or similar

**Hotel Accommodation: Sandton Sun or similar

**Hotel Accommodation: Crown Plaza Newark Airport or similar

Cape Town – KnysnaThis morning, we will transfer over to Knysna, the pearl of the scenic Garden Route to nnjoy the beautiful scenery. Along the way, we will have a Wine Tasting stop at Stellenbosch Wine Estate. Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa’s wine industry is a place of great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African tradition. The Stellenbosch wine route is arguably the country’s most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars. The heart of the town lies amidst the oak-lined Dorp Street. With its venerable old buildings, this is the University’s main thoroughfare, where modern student life sits comfortably side by side with the area’s history and architectural heritage. Visit Anura Vineyards situated on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains between Stellenbosch and Paarl. Its location provides Anura with a wide variety of soils, slopes and microclimates.

(B, L)Day 10**Sep 21

Knysna – Oudtshoorn Town – KnysnaThis morning, we will move to the "ostrich capital of the world” – Oudtshoorn. Two ostrich-feather booms, during 1865-1870 and 1900-1914, truly established the settlement. With approximately 60,000 inhabitants, it is the largest town in the Little Karoo region. The town's economy is primarily reliant on ostrich farming and tourism. Oudtshoorn is home to the world's largest ostrich population, with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. We will visit Cango Caves, situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains, where we will find the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast halls and towering formations. Sculpted by nature through the ages, their fascinating limestone formation occurs in a variety of ways. The Cango Caves are internationally renowned as one of the world’s great natural wonders. Then, we will tour Highgate Ostrich Ranch for the World's first, finest, and most original Ostrich Show Farm. Spend some time at this working ostrich farm for an unforgettable tour where you will come face to face with the biggest bird in the world. The tour starts in the breeding camp and ends with an “Ostrich Derby” as local jockeys display their ostrich riding skills. If time permits, we will visit Cango Wildlife Ranch. Established in 1977, the Cango Wildlife Ranch is internationally recognized as one of South Africa’s premier attractions in the Western Cape, providing visitors with a world-class experience like no other. The tour takes us through different habitats where we can see animals such as the crocodile, exotic birds, tiger, cheetah and white lion.

(B, L)Day 11**Sep 22

Knysna – Johannesburg – Mabula Game ReserveAfter enjoying our breakfast, we will depart for George Airport for a short flight to Johannesburg. Travel to Mabula Game Reserve in the Limpopo province. The list of species found in the reserve includes sixty mammals, three hundred birds, one hundred plants and numerous reptiles and insects. Wildlife includes the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, African elephant and rhinoceros, but also the Small Five: ant lion, leopard tortoise, buffalo weaver, elephant shrew and rhino beetle. Apart from these, the following mammals can be seen here: hedgehog, lesser bushbaby, vervet monkey, chacma baboon, pangolin, scrub hare, tree squirrel, spring hare, and more. In the afternoon, we have a game drive in 4x4 Safari Vehicles. The game drive will continue into the early evening to see the nocturnal animals. After our safari, enjoy dinner at our lodge.

(B, L, D)Day 12**Sep 23

Mabula Game Reserve – Johannesburg We will take a Morning Game Drive before breakfast. Then we depart for Johannesburg with a Pretoria City Tour en route. Visit the beautiful city of Pretoria, known as the “Jacaranda City” because of its many flowering jacaranda trees and take in Pretoria’s past, present and future on this half day tour. Sites include the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, and Union Buildings. Towering at 9 meters tall, a bronze sculpture of the late Nelson Mandela can also be seen at the Union Buildings. The statue was unveiled in December 2014 and the Union Buildings have since been declared a national heritage site. Farewell Dinner is arranged tonight.

(B, D)Day 13**Sep 24

Johannesburg – New YorkTransfer to Johannesburg Airport and fly back to Hong Kong. Overnight onboard.

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Day 14**Sep 25

Arrive in New YorkArrive in New York. Transfer to hotel and rest. Free at leisure for the day.Day 15**Sep 26

New York – HonoluluCheck out hotel and transfer to airport for our flight back to Honolulu.Day 16**Sep 27

to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The scenery en route to Cape Point, at the South Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape. Indigenous fauna and flora are conserved in this priceless wilderness area. The New Lighthouse is the most powerful in the world – it beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean. Ascend to the top by Funicular. Return to Cape Town in late afternoon and enjoy dinner.

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Written notice is required for any cancellation.$1,000 deposit is non-refundable if you cancel after June 1, 2017.

Within 70 days before departure, the cancellation fee will be as follows:**69-50 daysprior to departure, 50% of total price plus any other service fee caused from the cancellation;

** 50 days prior to departure or withdrawing during the tour shall be regarded as willingly giving up all rightsconcerned, 100% of total price, and request for other services as a substitute shall not be accepted.

**We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance when you make reservations**

Payment Policy:CHECK OR CASH PAYMENT ONLY. A deposit of $1000 per person is required at the time of application. The balance of payment is due on June 1, 2017. In case balance of payment is not made within the required time period, Air and Sea Travel Center reserves the right to cancel reservations and charge a cancellation fee.

Remarks:Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and include all airline taxes and feesBusiness class is available, please call your agent for priceEscorted tour with a minimum of 20 passengersLocal English speaking tour guide serviceAll transportation and sightseeing tours in air conditioned coach; At Chobe National Park in Botswana and Mabula Game Reserve, open four-wheel drive vehicles or boat safari cruise will be used for transfers and game viewing.Visa to Zambia is not included.Botswana Yellow Fever vaccination RequiredTour price is subject to change according to any airfare increase, increase in government taxes, additional fuel charges and fluctuation of the rate of exchange between U.S. and foreign currencyTips and gratuities are not includedRefer to “General Condition of Air & Sea”We reserve the right to modify the itinerary to ensure a successful tour Tour price includes fuel surcharge & government taxes and fees. The tour price shown is current at time of listing and pricing on Oct. 20, 2016