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Travel Package 4
Description
Day 1
Arrival to Johannesburg. Meeting at the airport Russian-speaking guide.
Sightseeing tour of Johannesburg (+ -3 hours). You will visit the center of the city, where you will rise to the 50th floor of the tallest building on the entire African capital – Carlton Center and see the city from a bird’s-eye view. Then you will drive a car through the city: along the main and oldest street, whose Victorian architecture will tell about the early period of the city’s development; we will drive along Gandhi Square towards the modern business district, where the main offices of the leaders of the diamond and gold business, such as De Beers, Anglo-American Corporation, stock exchanges, offices of international companies and banks are located; you will see the building of the city library, once recognized as the richest reading room in Africa, the House of Culture (the largest organ in the world is located here), the post office building, the tower clock, which were made in the same workshop as the Big Bene. Your tour continues in the direction of the Constitutional Mountain, where the old fort used to be located – now there is a museum (a former prison complex for political prisoners during apartheid) and the eponymous court of the country, whose doors are always open to visitors.
After the tour – accommodation at the hotel.
At 19:00, dinner at the Karnivor restaurant (an additional $ 25 + drinks per person is paid) is one of the most popular and famous restaurants in all of South Africa, with multiple world-class awards. The atmosphere of this place, the friendly staff, and the meal itself is arranged as a small performance – will not leave you indifferent. Here you can taste dishes from various species of wild animals (kudu, iland, crocodile, boradavochka and others), as well as enjoy the wine from the local cellar. The pleasure of an unforgettable dinner guaranteed! Transfer to the hotel. Relaxation.
Accommodation: Hilton Sandton 5 *
Day 2
Meeting with a Russian speaking guide in the hotel lobby after breakfast.
Excursion in one of the capitals of South Africa – Pretoria.
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. At the time of flowering of trees JAKRANDY (October, November), it is especially beautiful. But even without this, there are many interesting things in it! On the day of our excursion we are transported for several centuries to the past, in the era of the colonization of South Africa. And we will begin our journey through time with a visit to the magnificent building in honor of the Boer settlers – Furtrekker Monument. Here you will learn about the history of the Great Trek, about peaceful life and battles, about devotion to your faith and work. Then we go to the house-museum of Paul Kruger (he is Paulus Kriher, he is Uncle Paul!) – one of the former presidents of the Transvaal Republic. After that, we will have the Church Square, where we will take a pedestrian walk. You will see the buildings built at the very beginning of the founding of the city, learn their history, and also visit the very first cafe-restaurant in the city of Pretoria, which to this day has retained its appearance and design. And in the end – the Union Building, located on one of the hills of the city, offering a beautiful view of the city.
After – the trekking of the park Lviv, where you can cuddle the little cubs and touch the graceful cheetah.
Further, a trip to the ethnic village of Lesedi is a fascinating journey into the world, culture and traditions of various indigenous peoples in South Africa, such as Zulu, Ndebele, Basutu, Khoza and Pedy. The tour is conducted by a local guide, who is the representative of one of the tribe. And the fascinating African dances under the loud beating of the drums at the end of the performance will draw you into an amazing kaleidoscope of traditions and rituals. Dinner at Lesedi.
Transfer to the hotel. Relaxation.
Accommodation: Hilton Sandton 5 *
Day 3
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the lodge in Kruger Park.
At 16:30 a night safari in the heart of the Kruger Nature Reserve awaits you at an open safari car.
Return around 20:00. Dinner.
Accommodation: Hamiltons Lodge 4 *
Day 4
After breakfast – safari in Kruger Park by car guide. Full day.
Arrival at the lodge. Relaxation.
Accommodation: Nyaleti Lodge 4 *
Day 5
Breakfast in the hotel. Extract from the hotel.
Departure for a tour of the Panoramic Route (views of amazing beauty!) With a Russian-speaking guide (Pilgrim Rest – an open-air museum, Window of God, Luke Potholes, Blaide River Canyon). Moving to Johannesburg with a stop for dinner in the atmospheric town of Dalstrum. Hotel accommodation.
Accommodation: Premier Hotel OR Tambo 4 *
Day 6
Breakfast in the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Flight Victoria Falls VFA – 10:35 to Cape Town International CPT – 13:45 (Kenya Airways)
Meeting at the airport with a Russian-speaking guide and a Cape Town sightseeing tour.
Cape Town – the Mother of African Cities or Mother City – this is also called this city. This is where the colonial and history of multinational South Africa begins. You will pass through the historic center of the city, the famous Aderley street with its many monuments, you will see an ancient fortress, the first building built by Europeans in southern Africa. Stroll along the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Take the cable car to one of the natural wonders of the world – Table Mountain, offering unique views of the city, the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic mountain range.
Accommodation: Pepper Club Hotel and Spa 5 *
Day 7
Meeting with Russian speaking guide in the hotel lobby. Excursion to the Cape of Good Hope. Today you will find a journey along one of the most beautiful roads on our planet – along the coast of the endless Atlantic Ocean under the shadow of the unique mountain range of the 12 Apostles. Passing along the white beaches of Kemps Bay, you will find yourself in the town of Hout Bay, a fishing village founded several centuries ago, which has a unique charm and attracts not only tourists, but also the inhabitants of South Africa. Then, driving along the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, you will arrive at Cape Point Nature Reserve, to the legendary Cape of Good Hope. From two hundred meters high, standing at the old lighthouse, you can see how the waters of the Indian and Atlantic oceans converge on the horizon. Today you will also pass through Simons Town and visit the penguin colony not far from this town, in the town of Boulders Beach, where you will watch the interesting life of these lovely little “citizens” in their natural habitat. Subject to good weather, it is possible to cross the boat to the island of fur seals. Return to the hotel around 18-00.
Relaxation.
Accommodation: Pepper Club Hotel and Spa 5 *
Day 8
Breakfast in the hotel. Excerpt from the hotel and a tour of the best wine-growing areas of South Africa with a Russian-speaking guide, where you will discover incredible beauty landscapes on charming, bleached farmsteads, stretching among the emerald vineyards surrounded by the magnificent mountains of the Western Cape … taste delicious wines of various varieties, as well as different types of cheeses.
Accommodation: Pepper Club Hotel and Spa 5 *
Day 9
Free day. (additional activities: diving with sharks, whale watching, nga Cape Agulny trip).
Accommodation: Pepper Club Hotel and Spa 5 *
Day 10
Departure home.
Additional charge:
– international flight
– medical insurance
– Visa in Zimbabwe, Botswana (UNI visa) (for citizens of Ukraine you need a visa to South Africa and BOTSWANA – done at your place of residence in advance; for citizens of Belarus you need a visa to BOTSWANA, also done in advance)
– Lunches, dinners not listed in the program
– drinks during lunch, dinner, not listed in the program
– additional excursions at hotels / lodges not listed in the program
– tips
