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Friday, April 29, 4:30 PM, South Africa time. (10:30 AM New Jersey time)Note: South Africa is 6 hours ahead of New Jersey Daylight Savings Time. 12 noon in Jersey is 6 p.m in South Africa.

Arrive at Johannesburg Airport .

Transfer to Hotel, Southern Sun Katherine St., Sandton

Our Collette Vacations Tour Manager: Linda Oberholzer

2:39 PM – PHI Flt. 7688 Arr. DUL - DC 3:38 PM

5:40 PM –DUL- Flt. 208 Arr. 4:30 PM, Apr. 29 Johannesburg

Flight time: +/- 17 hours (8,128 mi)

Hometown pickup in Vincentown Thur. April 28Parking/Loading 11:15 AM – Departure 11:30 AM1

Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton

Attractive landscaped gardens surround the Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton hotel, located in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg’s premier business and financial hub. A mere 30 minutes’ from the O.R Tambo International Airport, and 5 minutes from the spectacular Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City Shopping Centre and the elegant Athol Square.

Walking into the hotel reception – it has almost a colonial feel about it…

It is more like a resort than a hotel…

The rooms are spacious and well decorated with modern but cozy furnishings and colors…

Friday, April 29 - Dinner Saturday, April 30 – Breakfast/Lunch

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SandtonFriday, April 29 – Arrive at Airport – 4:30

6:00 p.m. - Arrive at hotel8:00 p.m. – Welcome Dinner

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Cosmopolitan Center of Johannesburg – Est. 1969

Soweto came to the world's attention on June 16, 1976 with the Soweto Uprising, when mass protests erupted over the government's policy to enforce education in Afrikaans rather than English

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Saturday, April 30

Saturday, April 30 – Lunch in a local Shebeen or house tavern.3

Sat. afternoon, April 303

Panoramic Route to Kruger National Park

Sunday, May 1 (Breakfast & Dinner included) Drakensburg Mountain Range Blyde River Canyon (3rd largest canyon in world) Three Rondovals Bourke’s Luck Potholes

Drakensberg escarpment view in the Mpumalanga province

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Blyde River Canyon

Three Rondovals

Bourke’s Luck Potholes

Blyde River Canyon

The Three Rondovals

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Bourke’s Luck Potholes

Sabi River Sun Hotel Hazyview/Mypumalanga

Sunday, May 1 Monday, May 2

The Sabi River Sun is situated along the banks of the tranquil Sabi River, surrounded by the scenic splendour of the Lowveld. The hotel is in close proximity is the world-famous Kruger National Park, as well as Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window, the Blyde River Canyon, Pilgrim's Rest and many other places of interest.

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Kruger National Park

• Monday, May 2 (Breakfast and Dinner included)

Safari game drive (open air vehicle)

Search for Big 5: lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo!

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4:40 PM – Flight 419Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

Arrival: 6:20 PM

Coach ride from Kruger National Park back to Johannesburg to board flight for Port Elizabeth

Breakfast only today

Southern Sun Garden Court Kings Beach Humewood, Port Elizabeth

Southern Sun Holiday Inn Garden Court King`s Beach Hotel,Port Elizabeth is situated in a residential area of Port Elizabeth, with a magnificent view of the Indian ocean, and is centrally situated close to major shopping and entertainment centers, as well as to the local airport. It also has easy access to the National Highway.

Garden Court King`s Beach

Tuesday, May 3 - Breakfast only today

Port Elizabeth – Founded 1820 for British settlers; Gateway to the Garden Route, a scenic stretchy of coastline between mountain ranges and the Indian Ocean.

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Garden Route Between Mountain Ranges and the

Indian Ocean

Wednesday, May 4 – Breakfast & Dinner Included

Tsitskamma Forest

Knysna – heart of the Garden Route

School visit

Dinner in Waterfront Restaurant at Knysna

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Tsitsikamma Forest – Wednesday, May 4

School Visit

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Graywood Hotel

Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5

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Knysna, South Africa

Knysna

Thursday, May 5 Featherbed Nature Reserve

Lagoon Cruise to famous Knysna Heads.

4 x 4 vehicle takes you deep into the forest

Leisurely-paced Nature Walk Lunch among the ancient

milkwood trees Return cruise Leisure time in Knysna (Optional “A Taste of Knysna”)

$50

Breakfast and Lunch included

Knysna Heads Lagoon

Lunch at the “Heads”

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8 Thursday, May 5 Optional Evening “Excursion” - $45 USD

A TASTE OF KNYSNA (see page 30)

Tour and Tasting at Mitchell’s Brewery, “The Beer that made Knysna Famous!”

Sip complimentary pint in the garden

Journey to Knysna’s trendy Thesen Harbor Town

Have a relaxing dinner overlooking the Sea at Sirocco

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Knysna – Thursday, May 5

Scene at Featherbed Nature Reserve

Knysna Heads Lagoon

Caves

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Knysna – Oudtshoorn – Cape Town Friday, May 6 - (Breakfast and Lunch

included) Oudtshoorn – Ostrich capital of South Africa Guided tour of ostrich farm Optional ride on an ostrich Outdoor barbecue lunch Continue on to Cape Town

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Cullinan Hotel Cullinan Street

Cape Town, South Africa

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Stylishly grand and perfectly majestic, Southern Sun The Cullinan offers business and leisure travellers easy access to most of Cape Town’s exclusive business and leisure venues. Within walking distance to the world-renowned V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town Convention Centre and the Cape Town CBD, the hotel offers an entertaining experience for all guests.

Complementing the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town through timeless architecture, the opulent décor creates a mood that is a world-away-from-home, while service and attention to detail ensure your every need is taken care of.

Guest rooms are elegant and spacious with luxurious bathrooms and all other amenities required feeling comfortably at home. Such amenities include the outdoor pool and the gym and fitness centre.

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Saturday, May 7 - Breakfast only included today.

Panoramic tour of Cape Town Cable Car ride to flat-topped Table Mountain Fabulous view of Cape Town, Robben Island, and Lion’s Head Return via Table Bay, passing through the Malay Quarter Milnerton Lighthouse. At your leisure: Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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Free-time option on Saturday, May 7Afternoon and Evening

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Saturday, May 7 Cape Town Optional: “Evening on the Waterfront” $75

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Robben Island Prison - Since 1997 it has been a museum and a heritage site. The museum is a dynamic institution, which acts as a focal point of South African heritage. It runs educational programmes for schools, youths and adults, facilitates tourism development, conducts ongoing research related to the Island and fulfils an archiving function.

Robben Island (not a part of our tour)10

Sunday, May 8 - Only Breakfast is included

Explore coastal scenery and towns of the Cape Peninsula

Explore the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

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Visit penguins at Boulder Beach on Cape Point

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Monday, May 9 - Breakfast and Dinner Included Visit to Cape Winelands Visit to local wine farms, including wine tasting.

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Monday, May 9 - Breakfast and Dinner Included

Farewell to Africa with an after-hours tour of the African Gold Museum Farewell Diner: Traditional African Dining experience.

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Cape Point

Cape Winelands

Camps Bay

Table Mountain

The Rand is available in banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 Rand denominations.

It is also available in 9 coins in 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, and R5 denominations.

The RAND

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$ 2.98

$ 7.46

$ 15.00

$ 30.00

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R1 = .15

R2 = .30

R5= .75

May 10 – 4:50 PM Flt. 354 Depart Cape Town

Arrive Jo-berg - 6:50 PMDepart Flt. 207 9:40 PM

Arrive Dulles, DC – May 11 – 10:20 AM

Depart Flt. 7688 12:26 PMArrive Philadelphia 1:32 PM Wednesday, May 11

Hometown Limo to Vincentown – Arrive c. 3:00 p.m.

17:30 hr. flight

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Tuesday, May 10 – Breakfast included

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May 10 - 14, 2011

Joan Boas Janet Mee

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Booklet Page 24

6 AM - Cape Town to Johannesburg (arrive 8 AM)

10:50 AM - Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (arrive 12:35 PM)

Transfer and Hotel Check in: Victoria Falls Hotel “grand old lady of the falls”

5 PM – Sunset cruise on Zambezi River

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Victoria Falls Hotel – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 10, 11, 12

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Tuesday, May 10 – Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River

Victoria Falls – One of the Seven Wonders of the World

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Wednesday, May 11 - Breakfast and Lunch included Page 24

Elephant back safari

Breakfast

Village walking tour

Lunch with local family

3-hour walking tour of Victoria Falls – One of the “Seven Wonders of the World”

Curio Shop

Hotel Arrival at 5 PM

Optional BOMA dinner

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Thursday, May 12 – Breakfast and Dinner included Booklet page 25

Day of leisureOptional: 8:00 a.m. Chobe National Park – Botswana9:30 – cruise on Chobe River, looking for gameReturn to lodge for lunchAfternoon Game Drive5 PM return to Victoria Falls.

Dinner at the Livingstone Room

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OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Thursday, May 12

The opulent Livingstone Room of the Victoria Falls Hotel

Farewell Dinner here as part of tour package .

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Thursday Evening, May 12

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Booklet Page 25

Leisure breakfast

10 AM transfer to airport

1:25 PM flight (41) to Johannesburg (arrive 3:05 PM)

9:40 PM Flight (207) to Washington

Arrival in Washington DC 10:20 AM

Departure for Philadelphia – United 7688 – 12:26 PM

Arrival in Philadelphia – 1:32 PM

Hometown Transfer to Vincentown

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Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-13-1-1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less (by volume) ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure.Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening.Be prepared. Each time TSA searches a carry-on it slows down the line. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.Declare larger liquids. Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.TSA working with our partners. TSA works with airlines and airports to anticipate peak traffic and be ready for the traveling public.

62 linear inches

(l x h x w)11 pounds

36 linear inches

(l x h x w)50 pounds

ONE ONLY! ONE ONLY!

•Restrictions dictated by both the airlines and Collette Vacations, because of the need to carry luggage for approximately 50 people on the coach..

•Put blue Collette luggage tag on your checked bags at the start of the trip. These will be used to identify your room at each hotel.

•Include a card inside your luggage with both your home contact information and the list of your hotels on this trip.

Credit Cards

Credit cards, for use at ATMs and virtually any retailer in southern Africa, are the most convenient way to carry money in the region. They also provide a record of all your expenses and generally offer relatively good exchange rates. (Keep in mind that many banks now assess a "transaction fee" of around 1%-3% on all charges you incur abroad. And you'll pay interest from the moment of your withdrawal, even if you pay your monthly bills on time, so try to settle your account immediately on return.) With the proper precautions , credit cards that require a PIN are also the safest way to carry money. Just don't let your card out of your sight, as the use of card skimmers and cloning devices, mainly employed by organized criminal syndicates, has dramatically increased in heavily touristed areas such as airport restaurants and Cape Town's Waterfront.

If you have only an American Express, MasterCard, and/or Diners Club card, it's worth opening a Visa account, as this is by far the most accepted choice in Southern Africa. Camps in remote areas do not always have credit card facilities, but in all likelihood, you will be booking and paying for these all-inclusive experiences ahead of time. For the most part, you'll find credit cards to be invaluable. (Debit cards are also useful as a back-up for drawing cash from ATMs.)Read more: http://www.frommers.com/

Tipping None for Hometown pickup bus (Compliments of

Collette Vacations) Tour Manager:

$4-$6 p/p per travel day = $44-$66 (300/440 ZAR) Coach Driver

$3-$5 p/p per travel day = $33-$55 (220/365 ZAR) Step-on local tour guide = $1.00/$2.00 (7/14 ZAR) Gratuities in hotels are included in the tour price. Tipping in Bars and Restaurants: Wages are low, and

tipping is expected. Today, an extra 10% or 15% is usual in tourist areas. (Lonely Planet South Africa tour guide)

http://www.ehow.com/how-to.html

How to Use a Cell Phone in South Africa

www.Magellans.com

Travel Tips: Voltage Converter for South Africa

South Africa's electrical current is 220/50 (volts/hz) and uses the plug adaptors listed to the right under Recommended Products. Many North American appliances are designed to operate only within the 100-125 volt range. These appliances will suffer damage if plugged into 220-250 volts without the proper transformer or converter.

To determine which plug adaptors you'll need and if you'll require a transformer or converter, use our Electrical Connection Wizard.

Voltage, Frequency and Plug/Outlet Type in South Africa

Tourists to South Africa should be aware that:The South African electricity supply is 220/230 volts AC 50 HZ. Most plugs are 15 amp 3-prong or 5 amp 2-prong, with round pins. If an adaptor is

called for, consider bringing one with you, although they can be purchased locally.

US-made appliances may need a transformer. Most hotel rooms have 110 volt outlets for electric shavers and appliances.

There are three main types of voltage converter. 1. Resistor-network converters will usually be advertised as supporting something like 50-

1600 Watts. They are light-weight and support high-wattage electrical appliances like hair dryers and irons. However, they can only be used for short periods of time and are not ideal for digital devices.

2 Transformers will have a much lower maximum Watt rating, usually 50 or 100. Transformers can often be used continuously and provide better electricity for low wattage appliances like battery chargers, radios, laptop computers, cameras, mp3 players and camcorders. However, they are heavy because they contain large iron rods and lots of copper wire.

3 Some companies sell combination converters that include both a resistor network and a transformer in the same package. This kind of converter will usually come with a switch that switches between the two modes. If you absolutely need both types of converter, then this is the type to buy.

PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS