Green Route Destinations Overview

OUR DESTINATIONS

“GREEN ROUTE TAKES YOU TO 6 INCREDIBLE DESTINATIONS, TAILOR MADE TO SUIT YOUR

NEEDS.”• Mozambique

• Kenya

• Botswana

• Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls

• Zambia - Livingstone

• South Africa

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- Sun City

- Safari

- Cape Town & Winelands

CAPE TOWN & WINELANDS

“THERE IS NOWHERE LIKE CAPE TOWN!

PERCHED BETWEEN THE OCEAN AND THE

MOUNTAIN, WITH A NATIONAL PARK AS ITS

HEART, IT’S A PLACE TO RENEW AND

RECONNECT.”

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CAPE TOWN – FAST FACTS

•Acclaimed as one of the world’s most beautiful cities – the jewel of the African crown!

• Among the top 3 cities in the world for long-haul incentive travel

• Flight Access : Direct to Cape Town International Airport or via OR Tambo (Johannesburg)

• Best Time to Travel: October to May

• Currency: Rands – ZAR (1GPB = 12ZAR / 1Euro = 11ZAR)

• Area: 300 sq/km

• Population: 3.98m

• Time Zone: GMT+2 / UTC+2

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CAPE TOWN – HIGHLIGHTS

• Table Mountain – the world’s only heritage site surrounded by a city

• The Winelands – hundreds of idyllic wine estates, the earliest dating back to 1652

• Cape Point – the tip of Africa and home to the Cape of Storms

• Historical Landmarks – from Robben Island to the Cape Town Castle

• V&A Waterfront – gateway to fine dining and quality shopping

• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – one of the finest plant collections in the world

• World class conferencing and events facilities

• Interesting opportunities for culturally diverse interactions

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CAPE TOWN – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Sunset cocktails on a private hilltop

• “Meet the People” cultural township tours

• Whale watching and communing with Penguins

• Transfers with a difference – vintage cars, Harley Davidson's, double-decker bus

• “Blind” wine tasting competitions

• Remote beach picnics

• High speed adventure and water sport activities

• Self-drive “treasure hunts”

• Fun Sailing regattas in Table Bay harbour

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SAFARI

“AFRICAN SAFARIS ARE WITHOUT DOUBT

THE MOST SOUL ENRICHING EXPERIENCE

ONE CAN HAVE IN A LIFETIME. “


SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI – FAST FACTS

• Over 20 National Game Parks, 3 Trans-Frontier Parks and many luxurious Private Reserves

• Mpumalanga: Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands and Timbavati Private Game Reserves

• KwaZulu Natal: Phinda Private Game Reserve, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park

• North West Province: Madikwe Game Reserve and Pilanesberg National Park (Sun City)

• Eastern Cape: Addo Elephant Park

• Western Cape: Gondwona, Bushmanskloof Nature Reserve

• Access: Direct to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) plus Domestic Flight, Charter Flight and/or Road Transfers

• Best Time to Travel: Spring / Autumn


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SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI – HIGHLIGHTS

• The Big 5 (Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino)

• A true African experience

• Easy access

• Very exclusive

• Unique dining venues

• Adventure activities

• Total relaxation

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SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Early morning and ‘night eyes’ game drives

• Guided tracking, horse riding and bush walking trips

• Bird watching and wildlife photography sessions

• Scenic flights (by microlight, helicopter, paraglider or hot air balloon)

• Sundowner bush cocktails during your game drives

• Pre-dinner drinks and drumming in a reed Boma

• Magical Bush Dinners under the African nights skies

• Tribal entertainment – drummers, warrior dancers and singers around the camp fire

• Star gazing with African liqueurs

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SUN CITY

“SUN CITY IS UNIQUE IN THE CONTEXT OF WORLD

RESORTS, WITH A COMBINATION OF FEATURES

UNMATCHED ELSEWHERE, INCLUDING TOP-QUALITY

HOTELS AND MAGNIFICENT SPORTING AND

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.”


SUN CITY – FAST FACTS

• So much to do on one unique property!

• Sun International 5 Star Hotels: Palace of the Lost City (338 rooms) / Cascades (243 rooms)

• 30 Dining and bar venues

• Close to Pilanesberg National Park

• Malaria free area

• Access: 1.5 hour charter flight from Johannesburg plus 20 min coach transfer to hotels

• Best time to travel: Spring and Summer


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SUN CITY – HIGHLIGHTS

• Luxury 5 star accommodation in the middle of the African bush

• World renowned golf courses

• Wildlife, culture, water sports, casino, entertainment – a place that never sleeps!

• Easy Access

• Great climate all year round

• Unique venues

• Team building and adventure activities

• Great variety of conferencing facilities

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SUN CITY – MAGIC MOMENTS

• African Boma BBQ dinner with traditional entertainment

• Fun casino competitions– slots, roulette, blackjack and more

• Rock n roll beach party and fun rides at the Valley of the Waves

• Exciting “safari” rallies – game drives, bird sanctuary, elephant sanctuary, crocodile park

• Early morning hot air ballooning with champagne breakfast

• “Mini Olympics” including tennis, squash, cycling , horse-riding, volleyball, golf and more

• Relaxing picnic lunch on the lush lawns at Waterworld

• “Wet n wild” water sports on jet skis, windsurfers, water skis, banana boats or paddle boats

• Endless entertainment – cabaret extravaganza , “carnival” games, nightclub, live music

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BOTSWANA

“THE BEAUTY OF BOTSWANA IS FOUND IN ITS

LAND FORMATIONS, WILDERNESS, WILDLIFE

AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. A VISIT TO

BOTSWANA OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO

WITNESS BIRDS AND WILDLIFE IN THEIR

NATURAL STATE.”


BOTSWANA – FAST FACTS

• Botswana is renowned for its environmental complexity and contrasts

• Attractions: Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Kalahari Desert

• Chobe Access: Direct flight from Johannesburg to Kasane or via Livingstone (Zambia)

• Best time to travel: June to October

• Currency: Botswana Pula – BWP (Foreign currency accepted at major hotels)

• Area: 600,370 sq/km


• Time Zone: GMT+2/UTC +2

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BOTSWANA – HIGHLIGHTS

• Unsurpassed game viewing – guided walks, river cruises, safari game drives

• Prolific elephant herds

• “Big 5” game

• 112 mammals

• Birder’s paradise

• 5 Star accommodation facilities

• Combines conveniently with a trip to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Livingstone (Zambia)

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BOTSWANA – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Touch 4 countries in one day – Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia

• Tackle Tigerfish in the Mamboya rapids

• Paddle a “makoro” dugout on the quiet backwaters of the Chobe River

• Embrace a 2000 year old baobab tree on a visit to a cultural village

• De-stress and pamper yourself with a plethora of indulgent spa treatments

• Tee off for a round of golf in the most unlikely of places

• Enjoy a sightseeing cruise to Sedudu Island, submerged for several months of the year

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MOZAMBIQUE

“MOZAMBIQUE IS AN ENTICING

INTERNATIONAL INCENTIVE DESTINATION

OFFERING MANY POSSIBILITIES.”


MOZAMBIQUE – FAST FACTS

• Attractions: Maputo, Vilanculos and the Bazaruto Archipelago

• Access: Via OR Tambo International (Johannesburg) or Kruger Mpumalanga International To Maputo International Airport or Vilanculos Airport (approx. 2 hours)

• Best time to travel: April to October

• Currency: New Metical – MZN (GPB, Euros and ZAR also accepted at hotels)

• Area: 801,590 sq/km



• Summer: Oct - Apr l Winter: Apr – Oct (sub-tropical summer rainfall area)

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MOZAMBIQUE – HIGHLIGHTS

• Mozambique is renowned for its abundance of flora, birds and marine life and its pristine

beaches and coral reefs

• 4 and 5 Star accommodation options

• Big game fishing – kingfish, tuna and marlin amongst others

• Variety of water sports – scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing

• Abundant adventure activities – sand boarding, quad biking, horse-riding

• Delicious cuisine with African, Indian, Middle Eastern, Spanish and Portuguese influences

• Sumptuous seafood delights including the world famous “peri peri” prawns

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MOZAMBIQUE – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Take a thrilling night dive to see what comes out after sundown

• Sip sundowners on board a traditional dhow boat

• Witness the endangered leatherback turtle laying her eggs in the sand

• Snorkel with whale sharks and manta rays

• Dive with the gentle, highly endangered dugong

• Visit local communities involved with the implementation of sustainable principles

• Enjoy a relaxing beach picnic on a deserted island

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LIVINGSTONE, ZAMBIA

“WITH WORLD CLASS HOTELS, A PLETHORA

OF ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND THE

DRAWCARD OF SAFARI ON YOUR DOORSTEP,

LIVINGSTONE IS A MUST SEE DESTINATION!”


LIVINGSTONE – FAST FACTS

• Within easy access of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Chobe National Park (Botswana)

• Large choice of top-quality hotels, lodges and conferencing facilities

• Access: Via Johannesburg (OR Tambo) to Livingstone Airport (90 minutes flying time)

• Best time to travel: March to May and September to November

• Currency: Zambian Kwacha – ZMK (USD currency and traveller’s cheques)

• Area: 752,614 sq/km



• Summer: Sept – Nov (hot, dry) l Rainy season: Dec – Apr l Winter : May – Sept (cool, dry)

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LIVINGSTONE – HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Victoria Falls located just 10km away

• Big 5 game viewing – game drives, elephant back rides, horse trails, lion encounters

• Unique dining venues

• World class cuisine created with African flair

• Adrenalin fueled adventure activities

• Total relaxation

• Cultural visits – Livingstone Museum and Makuni Village

• Crafts and curios – Maramba Market

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LIVINGSTONE – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Bungee jump into the chasm of the Falls

• Take an exhilarating “Flight of the Angels” helicopter flip

• Experience wildlife from the back of an elephant

• Canoe your way to Livingstone Island for a relaxing picnic lunch

• Enjoy an exciting sunset bridge run over the Falls on a vintage steam train

• Sip African sundowners on board the Lady Livingstone river cruiser

• Join the tribal dancers around the camp fire during an African “fancy dress “dinner

• Make memories with a magical gala dinner under starlit African skies

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VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

“VICTORIA FALLS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF

THE MOST POWERFUL ADVENTURE

DESTINATIONS ON THE PLANET!”


VICTORIA FALLS – FAST FACTS

• A World Heritage site and premier incentive destination in Africa

• Incentive travel to this region originally pioneered by Green Route in 1992

• Access: Connections to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg, Windhoek, Harare and Livingstone

• Best time to travel: March to May and September to November

• Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar – ZWD (US Dollar currency preferred)

• Area: 390,580 sq/km



• Summer: Oct – Apr l Winter: May – Oct (summer rainfall area, winter peak season)

VICTORIA FALLS – HIGHLIGHTS

• The majestic Victoria Falls – “the smoke that thunders” (April to July)

• Variety of luxurious accommodation options

• Fantastic array of dining and function venues for groups

• Adrenalin activities and water sports

• Abundant wildlife experiences

• African wellness opportunities

• Retail therapy in Victoria Falls town

• Unique cultural experiences

VICTORIA FALLS – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Walk with lions – trail the undisputed kings of the bush up close

• Savour an “Out of Africa” bush breakfast on board a steam train

• Enjoy a traditional high tea on the lawns of the “Raffles-style” Victoria Falls Hotel

• Watch waterbuck cross the 18 hole championship golf course before playing through

• Visit Botswana for a day to experience the Chobe National Park

• Land the “big one” on a tiger fishing excursion

• Take a thrilling, high speed power boat ride on the Zambezi

• Feast on delectable Zimbabwean dishes in an open air Boma

• Tap to tribal beats with interactive drumming and cultural dances

KENYA

“KENYA IS A COUNTRY OF ABUNDANT

WILDLIFE, DIVERSE LANDSCAPES, STRONG

CULTURE, COMPLEX HISTORY AND

FRIENDLY, WELCOMING PEOPLE.”


KENYA – FAST FACTS

• Safari Attractions: Masai Mara, Rift Valley, Mount Kenya, Amboseli, Tsavo, Samburu

• Coastal Attractions: Mombasa, Shanzu, Diani , Malindi, Watamu, Lamu Archipelago

• Access: Direct international flights to Nairobi or Mombasa/ daily domestic & charter flights

• Best time to travel: Masai Mara – July to Oct (migration) / Jan to Feb (hot, dry months) Mombasa – August to April

• Currency: Kenyan Shilling – KES (USD & GBP currency & traveller’s cheques recommended)

• Area: 582,650 sq/km

• Population: 38m

• Time Zones: GMT+3 / UTC:+3

• Short Rains: Oct – Dec l Long Rains: Mar – June l Dry Period: Jan – Feb

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KENYA – HIGHLIGHTS

• Fantastic opportunities to incorporate “sea” and “safari” elements into your trip

• Exclusive bush camps and luxurious coastal resorts

• The awe-inspiring spectacle of the Great Migration

• Meet the Masai people

• Game drives and bush walks across the savannah grasslands

• Water sports and fun activities

• Historic and cultural tours of coastal towns

• Visits to the Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi

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KENYA – MAGIC MOMENTS

• Enjoy an exciting aerial view of the migration masses from a hot air balloon

• Learn about the local ecology on a bush walk guided by Masai warriors

• Adopt an orphaned elephant so that it can be reintroduced to the wild

• Enjoy a sumptuous Swahili beach dinner under the stars

• Sample exotic meats from the fire pit of Nairobi’s famous “Carnivore Restaurant”

• Explore the streets of Mombasa Old Town, unchanged in over 400 years

• Learn to sail a traditional dhow boat

• Scuba dive or snorkel with tantalising Indian Ocean marine life

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