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South Africa July 17 - August 13 - Landbased South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in
the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and
culture offer the traveller a unique and inspiring experience. South Africa is located on the southern tip of the African continent,
bordered by northern neighbours Namibia , Botswana , Zimbabwe
and Mozambique . It encompasses the independent mountain
kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland and is flanked by the Atlantic
Ocean on the west and the warm Indian Ocean on the east - giving
the country its spectacular range of biodiversity.
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Latest 2006 Trips
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We will take you on a tour right around this spectacular country! |
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Day 1: 22 July 2009 Soweto Township |
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Explore the bustling neighbourhood life of the
township areas and visit two Nobel Prizewinners' previous residences. Explore the historical Hector Peterson Memorial and the Baragwanath Hospital.
Highlights of the full day tour cover the above
highlights and a guided tour of the Apartheid
Museum where you embark on a journey of
discovery of the racial segregation experienced
by millions of South Africans a mere decade ago.
The Soweto uprising, the history of the ANC,
solitary confinement of political prisoners and the
birth of a new democratic country are detailed. |
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| TOUR DETAILS |
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| Tour Length |
Half Day Morning Tour |
| Start |
Rosebank hotels ( 09:10 ) |
| End |
13:00 |
| Vehicle |
Luxury Microbus |
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- Two Nobel Prizewinners' previous residences
- The Hector Peterson Memorial
- Baragwanath Hospital
- Guided tour of the Apartheid Museum
- Detailed history of the ANC
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Day 2: 23 July 2009 Road Trip To Mozambique
This is the time for you to relax and ask questions as we spend some time on the road passing through the South African Lowveld, past Jozini Dam and over the mountain where you can see the outstretch of untamed land all the way to the border of Mozambique. We will then pass through the border where we will need your passport. Visas will be obtained at the border. Once we're in Mozambique we will be driving with 4x4's as we are now traveling on sand roads for about 10km to a town called Ponta Do Oura. |
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- A road trip full of adventure
- Pass through the Lowveld
- See the stunning view from Jozini Mountain
- Experience the untamed land between SA and Mozambique
- Pass Through the border into Mozambique
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Day 3-5: 24 - 26 July 2009
Mozambique at its best! |
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The time for the divers to explore the vast
underworld and see the exotic unspoiled
reefs
of golden Mozambique. Start the night with sundowners at the bar
and
enjoy
dinner in the Dive camp. 6 dives
are
booked per
person. The dives at Do Oura
range
from good to
spectacular.
The 14 dive sites range from 33 ft on Bread
loaf
to
100 ft at Pinnacles. Fish life is abundant
on all
coral
reefs with the resident Potato bass
“Nuisance”
(see picture) on Doodles and his
relative “Bert”
at Bass City . Chances are very
good of spotting
sharks at Pinnacles early in
the morning.
The water emperature range from 73º - 84º F
in
summer. So don't worry about dry suits or
any thing
like that a 5 mm wetsuit is more
then enough.
- The time for diving
- The time for Party
- Time for relaxing in the sub tropical
climate of Mozambique
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| TOUR DETAILS |
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Tour Length |
3 days |
Start |
7:00 in the morning till round
about 14:00 in the afternoon. |
End |
14:00 |
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Day 6: 27 July 2009 Sodwana Bay
Transfer 7:00 to the border and then on to
Sodwana. Stay at Coral Divers for 1 night.
Upon arrival you can freshen up and have
a
quiet afternoon or go for a trip to Lake
Sibaya
for a sundowner. Early morning we enjoy 2 dives.
Water temperature range from 73º - 84º F.
The most popular of the dive sites, 2 Mile is
a large reef, measuring just short over a mile
long and ± ¾ mile wide.
Depths vary between 30 ft (Pinnacles)
& 125 ft (Deep Sponge).
There are many dive sites scattered within the
main body of 2 Mile, and they average out at
about 45 ft - 53 ft. |
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| TOUR DETAILS |
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Tour Length |
1 Full Day |
Start |
7:00 in the Morning we leave
for Soddies. |
End |
17:00 |
Vehicle |
Luxury Microbus |
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There is also an option of 5 mile, 7 mile and
9 mile reef. Each has an added cost.
After the dives we get ready for the drive to Hluhluwe game reserve at approximately 14h00.
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Relaxing on the beach
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Day 7- 9: 28-30 July 2009
Hluhluwe Game Reserve |
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Set in the heart of Zululand , the oldest
game reserve in
Africa where Zulu kings
such as Dingiswayo and Shaka
hunted and
put in place the first conservation laws, where
today the "big five" of African legend
stalk the fertile savannah.
The Park covers some 96 000 ha and
contains an immense diversity of fauna
and flora. Hluhluwe is characterized by
hilly topography and the northern section
of the park is noted for
its wide variety
of both bird and animal life. A Game drive takes you through the park,
where you will
discover the secrets of the
bushveld from the informative
guide. The BIG FIVE - lion, rhino (back & white)
elephant, buffalo
and leopard are all to
be seen in the park, as well as a
variety
of other species, including cheetah, wild
dog and
giraffe.
It is also one of the best places in the
world to see nyala. |
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| TOUR DETAILS |
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Tour Length |
3 Full Day & night |
Start |
7:00 in the Morning we transfer
to the border |
End |
17:00 |
Vehicle |
Luxury Microbus |
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Day 9-10: 31 - 1 August 2009
Aliwal Shoal |
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| TOUR DETAILS |
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Tour Length |
2 Days |
Start |
Early from Hluhluwe |
End |
17:00 |
Vehicle |
Luxury Microbus |
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- Sharks
- Wrecks
- Crocodile park
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The Aliwal Shoal is an extensive, submerged fossilised
sand dune located approximately 5km offshore, south of Umkomaas, near Durban .
It is easy to see why this reef is
so popular,
as its beauty equals that of many other famous
dive sites world-wide. Besides the beautiful reef and the formidable 'Produce' ship wreck, Aliwal Shoal is the gathering ground for ragged-tooth sharks,
where a dive amongst these spectacular creatures
is truly an unforgettable experience. You will do 4 dives over period of stay from
a rubber duck (zodiac) with an exiting “river launch”. |
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Day 10-13 2-4 August, 2009
Cape Town |
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In 1652 the Dutch East India Company, yielding to repeated petitions and recommendations from their ships' officers, at last decided to establish a post at Table Bay.
They sent three small ships, the Dromedaris , the Reijger and the Goede Hoop under the command of the 23-year-old Jan Antony van Riebeeck, a ship's surgeon, to establish a stronghold on the shores of Table Bay.
Their objective was to grow vegetables, barter for livestock, with the Hottentot tribes, and build a hospital and a sanctuary for the repair of ships. Jan van Riebeeck's first fort, subsequently replaced by the existing Castle of Good Hope , was Cape Town 's first building. In Cape Town is your choice of activity is varied. Options range from visiting Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was prisoner to
a tour through the wine lands where you can appreciate some of the world's best wines. |
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| TOUR DETAILS |
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Tour Length |
3 Days |
Start |
Early from Aliwal,
fly to Cape Town |
Vehicle |
Luxury Microbus |
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Price : Approx $6,000
All transportation in South Africa are included,
but flights from and to USA not included. |
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- Great White Cage diving
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Wine tour
- Castle of Good Hope
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