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Magic of Africa Tour 21 Days / 19 Nights from $12,639 per person! Email this Page to a Friend!     Package Name: Magic of Africa Tour Duration:  21 days/19 nights   Description This amazing tour of Africa will allow you to visit some of the highlights of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kruger National Park and Chobe National Park in the comfort of a private bus!  Visit National Parks & Game Reserves such as; Kruger, Cape of Good Hope & Zambezi, enjoy Game Drives in search of lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo, see the Matsamo Cultural Show in Swaziland and relax on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River!     Included Domestic flights within South Africa and between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls Accommodation at First Class and Deluxe hotels 18 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 12 Dinners Sightseeing in luxury coach Local English-speaking guides All sightseeing as listed All transfers Entrance fees.   Call a Travel Team Agent at 1.800.788.0829 to book this Package Today!     Itinerary   Day 1: Depart USA to Cape Town Depart your hometown, to one of our recommended gateway cities of Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver or Toronto for your flight to Cape Town.   Day 2: Arrive Cape Town Welcome to Africa!On arrival, you will be met by your Tour Director who will be with you for the next 20 days and will transfer you to your hotel.  The remainder of the day is at leisure. Stay: Table Bay for 3 nights   Day 3: Cape Peninsula Depart after breakfast on a full day's touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula. Travel to Hout Bay, Noordhoek and through Ou Kaapse Weg to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Ride the funicular to the viewpoint. A delicious lunch is included in Simon's Town, before visiting Boulders Beach and the Penguin Colony on our way back to Cape Town.    Day 4: Robben Island This morning board a ferry to Robben Island (weather permitting), cruel home of icon Nelson Mandela for more than a quarter of a century, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days. Rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a contemporary South African dinner with panoramic views of Table Mountain.    Day 5: Franschhoek We journey into the tranquil Cape Winelands of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch where we visit some world famous wineries and enjoy wine tasting at two well-known estates. We also visit the Huguenot Memorial in Franschhoek, with time to stroll the streets of this quaint little town before visiting the Afrikaans Language Monument. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.  Stay: Franschhoek Country House    Day 6: Winelands to Oudtshoorn Travelling via the town of Montagu, with a stop in the pretty village of Barrydale for tea, we arrive in Oudtshoorn, known as the "Feather Capital of the World" due to its huge ostrich industry. Later we go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, one of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. Stay: Swartberg Country Manor   Day 7: Oudtshoorn to Knysna This morning visit a nearby ostrich farm for an informative tour and an ostrich race. We will then continue driving via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Knysna where we will board the Featherbed Nature Reserve Cruise and view the imposing sandstone "Heads" which guard the sea entrance to the lagoon. Our specialist guides will share some of the fascinating tales of the surrounding areas while we enjoy the scenery and lunch. Later in the day we drive to our hotel for dinner and overnight. Stay: Protea Knysna Quays - Lagoon Facing room for 2 nights   Day 8: Knysna Transfer to Plettenberg Bay's main beach and board a boat for your 2-hour marine tour. Head out into the ocean, hoping to get a glimpse of the rare Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin or the Bryde's Whale. Cruising along the 'Wild' side, we may see more pods of dolphins as well as the unique geology of the area. After our cruise, we will drive up to Storm River Village to explore the wonders of the Tsitsikamma backroutes..   Day 9: Knysna to St. Lucia Today we travel via the glorious indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest to reach Port Elizabeth where we connect with our flight to Durban. We transfer to our hotel in St. Lucia, located approximately 3 hours north of Durban. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Stay: Seasands Lodge for 2 nights   Day 10: Excursion to Zululand This morning we travel to the Kingdom of the Zulu's towards Hluhluwe visiting an authentic "Kraal", where the assegai-wielding warriors share their fascinating secret of the sangomas, the traditional witch doctors/healers. After lunch we will travel to St. Lucia to board a sunset cruise to view the World Heritage protected St. Lucia Wetlands.     Day 11: Zululand to Swaziland After a leisurely breakfast we leave for the tiny kingdom of Swaziland, a former Protection Territory, now ruled by King Mswati III. Enjoy a visit to the Swazi Candle Factory. Stay: Royal Swazi Sun    Day 12: Swaziland to Kruger This morning we visit the famous Ngwenya Glass Works to see master craftsmen at work. Travel northwards heading for your luxurious private game lodge located in the world famous Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park. Arrive in time to freshen up and depart on your first safari in open 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class game viewing. Stay: Lion Sands Private Game Reserve - River Lodge for 3 nights   Day 13: Lion Sands Private Game Lodge We set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and other wondrous wildlife including birds and plants. Later, we enjoy a morning outing to Henna Pre School.    Day 14: Lion Sands Private Game Lodge - Sabi Sand We set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of the "Big 5" and more. Tonight we experience a private bush dinner.    Day 15: The Lowveld and Panorama Route Bid farewell to the wildlife and travel via God's Window to the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, taking in some of the most breathtaking scenery of the Lowveld. Stop in the old mining town of Pilgrims Rest before continuing to Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Stay: Peermont Mondior Hotel    Day 16: Johannesburg to Chobe National Park After breakfast we will be transferred to OR Tambo International Airport for our flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival we will be met and transferred by road to Chobe Game Lodge in Botswana where the remainder of our day is at leisure. The lodge features a large swimming pool, bar with an outdoor patio overlooking the Chobe River, and a cigar bar with a champion size billiard table. Stay: Chobe Game Lodge for 2 nights   Day 17: Chobe National Park After some light refreshments we set off before breakfast in our open safari vehicles in search of all manner of wondrous wildlife including birds and plants. The Chobe National Park is home to 450 species of birds and the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.   Day 18: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls After breakfast we will be transferred to by road to Victoria Falls. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure before departing on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Admire the views of the Zambezi River, the surrounding game reserves and spectacular African sunsets. This evening, we enjoy a traditional Boma Dinner - "Our Place of Eating" which will provide a unique African experience combining a feast of entertainment with mouth-watering local dishes. Stay: Victoria Falls Hotel for 2 nights   Day 19: Victoria Falls We take a guided walk to the Falls, considered the largest curtain of falling water in the world. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the spectacular surroundings. After sunset, enjoy a slow, luxurious steam train journey into the Zambezi National Park while enjoying your “Farewell” dinner on board. Disembark and enjoy entertainment before returning to your hotel.   Day 20: Victoria Falls to Home After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport to board our onward flight to Johannesburg and then connect to North America.   Day 21: Arrive North America You will arrive back in North America this morning.     Pricing   Departures from North America Per person Jul 7, 2012 $12,639 Sep 15, 2012 $13,434 Oct 13, 2012 $13,984 Nov 10, 2012 $13,434   * International Airfare & Taxes not included   Call a Travel Team Agent at 1.800.788.0829 for a price quote, including international airfare.   Learn more about our Tailor-Made Itineraries