INDABA 2014

Tourism INDABA Safari and Sun City Tour

Discover the real Africa up close when you spot the Big 5 with an authentic African safari in the malaria free Pilanesberg National Park. Combine your game drives with a visit to the well known Sun International property, Sun City. This luxury casino resort is just the place to try your luck in the casino, see the manmade water features, dine in one of the many restaurants and if you wish catch a round of golf at the prestigious, Gary Player or Lost City golf course.

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Day 1 International Flight to South Africa

Overnight flight. Depending on your departure and arrival date you will fly with one of our airline carriers.

Day 2 Arrive in Johannesburg

Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will be met by a local China Travel Services South Africa representative, who will accompany you to your awaiting coach.

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A transfer from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park will follow, with a stop en route at the Lesedi Cultural Village. The tour begins at the Ndebele village, where the introduction to the cultural experience begins. This is followed by a guided tour of the other four ethnic homesteads - Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi. Guests are then treated to a Pan African Buffet in the Nyama Choma Restaurant – "The Greatest African Feast".

After you have enjoyed the African experience, your transfer vehicle will take you to Pilanesberg National Park. Depending on your arrival time, check in and enjoy a welcome drink before your afternoon game drive. Pilanesberg National Park is a malaria free zone and excellent for viewing game. Watch the African sunset and take photos of the Big Five- Lion, Elephant, White and Black Rhino, Buffalo and Cheetah. Enjoy dinner at the boma area, where you can engage and share your African experience with your fellow guests.

Depending on your arrival time meals may be provided.
Overnight at a four star hotel.

 

Day 3 Pilanesberg - Sun City

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Today you will be transferred to Sun International's, world famous Sun City Resort where you can enjoy an array of extra optional activities, ranging from gambling to playing golf at the Gary Player designed course or the Lost City course, visiting the Valley of the Waves and of course dining in one of the many fine restaurants. Sun City’s most exciting feature is the Palace of the Lost City, with its unique elaborate architecture and unmistakable African pulse, in the dry rugged bushveld area. In the late afternoon you will be collected and taken back to your overnight accommodation. Enjoy dinner in the bush setting while you dine under the stars.

Breakfast: Hotel
Lunch: Western cuisine
Dinner: Local delicacy
Overnight at a four star hotel.

 

 

 

Day 4 International Flight to China

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Enjoy an early morning game drive when game viewing is said to be at its best. Return later that morning for a full breakfast before check out. You will be transferred back to Or Tambo International Airport to board your flight to China.

Depending on your departure time meals may be provided.
International flight back to China.

Additional Services: Should you wish China Travel Services can arrange for golf equipment to be hired for you at an additional cost.

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RATES:

ZAR 6 100.00 pp sharing based on 10 pax **SINGLE SUPPLEMENT APPLY**

Includes

  • Meet and greet by a local CTSSA representative.
  • Accommodation as specified.
  • Game drives as specified.
  • Transportation in luxury air conditioned vehicles.
  • Services of Mandarin speaking guide for the duration of your trip.
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary.
  • Return Transfer + entrance fees to Sun City complex.

Excludes

  • All international, regional and domestic flights.
  • Visas, travel and medical insurance.
  • Tips, gratuities, anything of a personal nature.
  • All other entrance fees not included.
  • All activities at Sun City Complex.

CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA Booking Terms & Conditions

All pricing and itineraries subject to final confirmation.

Deposit

In order to confirm a reservation CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA requires a 40% non-refundable deposit immediately and the balance of payment is required 60 days prior to arrival.

Cancellation Policy

  • 60 days prior to travel – no charge
  • 45 days prior to travel – 50% cancellation fee
  • 31 days prior to travel – 75% cancellation fee
  • 30 days and less prior to travel – 100% cancellation fee

CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES reserves the right to cancel all services booked by CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES should full payment not be received prior to arrival.

For short lead-time bookings, CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES would allow for 5 days from time of confirmation until payment reaches us before CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES would cancel any services booked.

Method of Payment

Payments can be paid directly into CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES’s account. However, all payment must be made in full and free of any bank charges. Account details as follow:

Bank Name: STANDARD BANK SOUTH AFRICA
Account Name: CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA
Account Number: 070573808
Branch Code: 020909

Travel Insurance

All clients must take out comprehensive travel insurance covering them for personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses, cancellation and curtailment as the booking will be subject to cancellation penalties as detailed above.

Visas and Passports

It is important that you thoroughly check your visa requirements before your intended date of travel, as CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES cannot be held responsible should necessary visa requirements not be fulfilled. All visitors to South Africa are required by law to have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to enable the entry visa to be issued. If there is insufficient space in the passport, entry will be denied and the person is likely to be detained pending return to their country of origin.

Air Tickets

In order to comply with international insurance requirements all airline tickets must clearly show the passenger’s title, name and surname (as indicated in their passport). As this applies to both scheduled and charter flights we would be grateful if you could provide us with this information at the time of your reservation. The air fare and airport tax quoted are current and are subject to change without prior warning should the airline impose an increase in rates for any reason. Should the fare quoted not be available at the time of booking the next applicable fare will be booked and amended costs advised accordingly. Please note that fares may increase between time of booking, time of payment and the ticket being issued. CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES cannot be held responsible should airlines discontinue flights on certain routings or change scheduled timetables resulting in missed connections. Should an amendment in routing or itinerary be necessary, any additional costs incurred will not be borne by CHINA TRAVEL SERVICES.

General

Malaria

It is important that you take precautions against malaria prior to the commencement of your holiday. We recommend that you contact your doctor, pharmacist or travel advisory clinic for advice on the Malaria areas and as to which prophylactic is recommended.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccinations are no longer a legal requirement for entry into Tanzania or Zanzibar. Please note however that your country of origin, or other countries visited on your tour may require this certificate upon your re-entry. Please confirm with a travel clinic prior to travel.

Dietary Requirements

Any special dietary requirements must be advised at time of booking or well in advance of check-in. We will do our utmost to comply with your requirements.

Preferred Clothing on Safari

We recommend light cotton shirts and trousers / shorts. The best colours are khaki, beige and white. Light cotton, long sleeved clothing is recommended for game drives. Evenings can be cool/cold on game drives and some form of jersey or windbreaker is recommended even during the summer months.

Gratuities

Tipping is at your discretion. The lodge manager will be able to assist with guidelines.

Contact Details

South Africa
T:+27 21 418 4612
F:+27 21 418 3864
E: info@sachinatravel.com 
w: www.sachinatravel.com
2nd fl. 42 Hans Strijdom Ave, Capetown 8001 South Africa
Shinzhen Office
T:+86 136 0256 7877
E: Ipan@sachinatravel.com
Room NO,1306 - 1308 Hubei Baofeng Building, 1054 Baoan South Road, Shenzhen, China
2nd fl. 42 Hans Strijdom Ave, Capetown 8001 South Africa

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