“Ubuntu,” ,which is Zulu, roughly translated means offering you the highest level of Hospitality. Join us as we visit three of southern Africa’s most exciting Kingdoms. Southern Africa where man and nature respectfully live together. A safari in South Africa is like no other experience. The air is clean and the roar of a lion reverberates within you. In the high seated game vehicles, you can come eye to eye with a five ton elephant. Southern Africa is colors, sounds and southern hemisphere sunsets unlike any in the world. You’ll visit Lesotho, the roof of the world, over a thousand feet above sea level and experience a Black Horseback culture that you have to see to believe. Swaziland is heartbreakingly beautiful with wild game and colorful tribes, and of course a King who is very accessible and loves people to visit. “A great deal of what we experience when you go to South Africa is doing things that you never thought you would do”- Danny Glover. Southern Africa is a spiritual experience, and at the same time has awesome beauty, openness, excitement and a natural energy. Her various ethnic tribes are her greatest assets, and they all extend to you, “Ubuntu”.
Day 1, October 26, 2007:
Depart St. Louis for Durban
Day 2, October 27, 2007:
Upon late arrival into Durban, we are met and transferred to our hotel.
Day 3, October 28, 2007:
Early morning departure for Lesotho - the roof of Africa. Breakfast is en-route as we climb the renown Sani-Pass to this unique Black kingdom. After our full day visit, we return to Durban for dinner at the BAT Cultural Center. Overnight – Durban B,L,D
Day 4, October 29, 2007:
We leave Durban and start our exploration of the rest of Zulu Natal. This morning we head for Shaka Zulu. This village is located in the thousand hills area of Natal. After eating lunch, we visit the AIDS orphanage/school that we are going to support. We spend an afternoon with students and teachers as they welcome us with ceremonies. Late afternoon, we return to Shakaland for cultural programming which includes audiences with a very famous Sangoma. After dinner, the cultural interaction continues. Overnight – Shakaland B,L,D
Day 5, October 30, 2007:
After breakfast, we move to Hilltop Camp at Hluhluwe. After getting settled in, we depart for our first view of the Big Five. Enjoy the late afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for a hearty dinner served under the African sky. Overnight - Hilltop Camp B,L,D
Day 6, October 31, 2007:
After an early breakfast, we depart for the Kingdom of Swaziland at Goelela border post. We then proceed into Swaziland via the Lebombo Mountains. Lunch will be enjoyed enroute. Our journey continues to Kruger National Park’s Malelane Gate where we check into our game lodge. This evening, we have an afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner. Overnight - Pestana Kruger Lodge B,L,D
Day 7, November 1, 2007:
Just a little before sunrise, we depart on an early morning game drive where we witness the animals starting to move about in search of water and to hunt, taking our breakfast with us. Afternoon spent at leisure, exploring the lodge’s amenities. Lunch is at the Lodge. Late afternoon game drive; then return for dinner. Overnight - Pestana Lodge - Kruger National Park B,L,D
Day 8, November 2, 2007:
Early breakfast at the lodge, afterwards we board our bus for the Panorama Route traveling the Sabie country via the Kowyn’s Pass to Graskop. This breathtaking panorama route features Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawals, God’s Window and various waterfalls. We have a short visit in the historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest, Mac, Mac Falls and Sabie before arriving at our lodge, where we have dinner. Overnight – Pestana Lodge B,L,D
Day 9, November 3, 2007:
After a hearty breakfast on the verandah overlooking the Sabie River, we depart for Johannesburg. Along the way we visit Lone Creek Waterfalls and travel over the historical Long Tom Pass where we stop at various towns. Lunch is en-route. Arrive Johannesburg and check into our hotel. Dinner’s on own at Gold Reef City Complex. Overnight - Johannesburg - Gold Reef City Hotel B,L,D
Day 10, November 4, 2007:
Breakfast at hotel, balance of morning is on your own. You will want to visit the National Apartheid Museum as it is located next to the hotel. We then check out of the hotel and start for the airport, allowing us plenty of time to stop at two handicraft markets along the way. Late afternoon we board our plane, for the return flight home. B, Dinner on plane.
Day 11, November 5, 2007:
Arrive New York.
The Cost: $3350.00 per person
Note: A passport is required to depart from the U.S. Anyone traveling to South Africa must have three consecutive blank pages open in their passport, and passports must also be valid for at least months.
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 per person is due at the time of booking. A second deposit of $300.00 per person is due by April 1, 2007. The balance is due on September 5, 2007. It is highly recommended that you purchase trip cancellation insurance as protection against the unforeseen.
Package features include:
Roundtrip airfare from STL/DUR/JNB/STL
Overland coach tranfers in luxury air-conditioned coaches
8 nights hotels throughout the program
Meals include 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
Full day tour to Lesotho
Dinner show at BAT Center
Cultural programming at Shakaland
2 evening and 2 morning game drives
Kruger National Park Conservation fees
Panoramic bus tour
Services or registered english speaking guides and rangers
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