Day 1 – Durban to Nothern Zululand
Transfer
Guests will be met by an English speaking driver/guide at King Shaka International
Airport (pre-tour) or the hotel lobby (post-tour) and transfer by road to Thanda
Phinda Private Game Reserve in the Northern Zululand Region.
Check in
Complete check in formalities and proceed to allocated rooms.
Thanda Private Game Reserve
Thanda Private Game Reserve is situated approximately 300 km north of Durban, and
invites you to experience ultimate luxury and world-class service. A full suite
of animal species, including the Big 5, which roamed the area in the past have been
reintroduced to the 14,000 hectare reserve, and guests can enjoy game drives in
open game viewing vehicles, and bush walks guided by knowledgeable and experienced
game rangers and trackers.
There is also a wellness centre, which offers a variety of therapies and beauty
treatments to ease the effects of life's daily stresses on your body and mind.
The dedicated and professional chefs at Thanda Main Lodge will skilfully prepare
an exquisite variation of Western and traditional Zulu cuisine. And you choose where
you would prefer to savour the masterpieces that will be presented to you - in front
of a roaring fire in the dining room in winter, under sparkling skies on clear nights
in the boma or in the bush, or for a more romantic or private option, in your own
secluded private boma or terrace.
The 9 luxury bush villas at Thanda Main Lodge are pure indulgence. Each spacious
bush villa has a private splash pool and viewing deck, sala, lounge, fireplace and
a full bathroom with an inside as well as an outside shower. The Zulu culture is
fully embraced, by including elements of it throughout all aspects of the lodge,
and guests will truly learn to appreciate the rich and still very much alive traditions
of the Zulu people.
Lunch
Guests can enjoy lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon Game Activity
Depart on an afternoon game drive with knowledgeable game rangers and trackers who
have extensive knowledge of both the fauna and flora in Thanda's ecosystems.
Animals are more active during the cooler hours of the day. Game drives are conducted
in opentopped Land Rovers, with a maximum of six guests per vehicle.
Dinner
Dinner will be served at the lodge.
Services Included
Coach & guide services: Transfer only from Durban hotel or airport with an English
Speaking driver/guide
Entrance fees included: 1 x Afternoon game activity
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including selected local brand drinks
at dinner only)
Overnight accommodation | Thanda Private Game Reserve – Main Lodge | Standard Villa
| Full Board + 2 game activities
Day 2 – Northern Zululand
Morning Game Activity
For those guests who wish an wake-up call can be arranged and the delights of a
new day awaits. The ranger will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant
tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. Wildlife on Thanda's 14,000-ha
property include the wild dog, endangered black rhino, cheetah, hyaena, warthog
and plains game as well as an abundance of bird life.
Breakfast
A fantastic way to round an exciting morning game drive off is with a hearty breakfast
served at the lodge.
Check Out
Complete check out formalities and settle all personal accounts.
Transfer
After breakfast transfer with an English speaking driver from Thanda Private Game
Reserve to Phinda Mountain Lodge.
Check In
Guests will complete check in formalities and proceed to the allocated rooms.
Phinda Mountain Lodge
With wraparound views of the spectacular Ubombo mountain range and the surrounding
Zululand bushveld, Mountain Lodge at &Beyond Phinda is a dramatic safari destination.
25 split-level suites crest the mountain’s edge, offering breathtaking raptor’s-eye
views of the Reserve below. This much-loved lodge has recently been rebuilt and
refurbished, and each luxurious suite now boasts a romantic ensuite bathroom, private
sitting area, and spacious veranda complete with private plunge pool and outdoor
shower. The guest area is a magnificent u-shaped building with central al fresco
courtyard, which provides seductive comfort between exciting game drives. The intimate
sitting areas are filled with sunlight, and the dining area overlooks the Reserve
with the Ubombo Mountains in the distance. Delicious Pan African meals can be enjoyed
in the remarkable stone and reed boma, romantically illuminated by dozens of candles
and lanterns, or savoured in a spectacular clearing in the bush under an umbrella
of twinkling stars. Phinda is renowned for its bush banquets in unique, unexpected
settings.
Lunch
Guests can enjoy lunch at the lodge.
Afternoon Game Activity
Later the afternoon game drive begins and lasts until after dark, when spotlights
are used for a glimpse into the nocturnal bush life. Listen to lions roar in the
dark or admire the small nocturnal animals. Enjoy sundowners in a scenic location
as the sun slowly sinks beneath the horizon.
Dinner
A boma dinner is awaits at the lodge or in a surprising bush location.
Services Included
Coach & guide services: Transfer only from Thanda Private Game Reserve to Phinda
with an English driver/guide
Entrance fees included: 1 x Morning Game Activity and 1 x Afternoon Game Activity
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (including local brand beverages)
Overnight accommodation | Phinda Mountain Lodge | Standard Suite | Fully Inclusive
+ 2 game activities
Day 3 – Northern Zululand to King Shaka International Airport
Early Morning Game Activity (This game activity is dependent on flight departure
time)
For those guests who wish an wake-up call can be arranged and the delights of a
new day awaits. The ranger will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant
tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. Phinda is renowned for its exceptional
sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino. There is also a number
of resident lion prides and rangers will do their best to provide guests with a
glimpse of all of these animals.
Breakfast
Return to your lodge for a delicious breakfast.
Check out and transfer
Complete check out formalities and settle all personal accounts.
Transfer
Guests will meet their English speaking driver/guide at the lodge’s reception area
and transfer to Durban for a city orientation tour. Thereafter continue the Durban
where guests will either be dropped off at the hotel (Pre- tour) or at King Shaka
International Airport for their onward flight home (Post – tour) - flight cost not
included.
Durban City Orientation Tour
Durban - A multicultural City shaped by a complex collaborative history involving
the early colonial settlers, the indigenous Zulu population, and the Indian community
who arrived as indentured labourers in the 19th century. We travel along the brand-new
Golden Mile, through the City, viewing the majestic City Hall and uncover the past’s
harsh system of labour control at the original offices of The KwaMuhle Museum (closed
Sundays – for own account). From history to nature, we visit the peaceful Durban
Botanic Gardens. Lastly, in harmony with Indian culture and history, you’re going
local...taste a unique Bunny Chow, a traditional ‘take-away’ food (for own account).
We then conclude with a visit to an icon, the Moses Mabhida Stadium where you will
have the option of experiencing the cable car ride (for own account) to the top
of the Stadium for that phenomenal view of Durban and its surrounds.
Services Included
Coach & guide services: Transfer from Phinda Mountain Lodge to hotel or airport
with an English driver/guide
Entrance fees included: 1 x Game Activity
Meals Included: Breakfast
END OF SERVICES
RATES:
R 19,260.00 nett
/ pp (Based on 1 full paying guest)
R 11,160.00 nett
/ pp sharing (Based on 2 full paying guests)
R 3,060.00 nett
/ single supplement
Validity
07 – 09 May 2014 and 13 – 15 May 2014
Included
• Transportation (VAT exempt) in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle as follows - 0-2
Passengers based on a 3 seat sedan vehicle
• Services and expenses, meals and accommodation where applicable of experienced
SATOUR registered driver/guide on touring and transfers applicable to the following
passenger numbers. - 0-2 Passengers
• Accommodation in standard rooms at hotels, lodges and camps, unless otherwise
indicated in the itinerary. • Meals as indicated in itinerary.
• Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Porterage for one reasonably sized piece of luggage per person per point.
• Tourism levies where applicable
Other included Value added Welcome Tourism Services
• 24 Hours Manager On Duty helpline for the full duration of clients’ stay in South
Africa.
• Meet and greet staff at all international airports within South Africa.
• Extended office hours : Monday – Friday 07h00 – 17h30 Saturday 08h00 – 13h00 Sunday
08h00 – 13h00
• Countrywide infrastructure, with offices located in Johannesburg, Durban, and
Cape Town.
• Extended passenger liability of R100 million per incident.
Not included
• Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.)
• Any gratuities. • Porterage.
• Entrance fees not mentioned.
• Any airfare or airport departure taxes
• Any medical or travel insurance.
• Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost
Cancellation Policy
Should any reservation be cancelled, the following cancellation fees will be due
and payable:
All cancellations must be made in writing and shall be effective only on the date
on which Welcome receives the written notice of cancellation.
14 to 0 days before travel date 100%
All percentages refer to the total booking value
Please note a 14 day booking lead time applies ie. Bookings for this package can
only be made 14 days prior to arrival and subject to availability at time of reservation.
Important Notes
• All costings are based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling, with a single
supplement, should a costing be required for a single traveller, this will be on
request only.
• Please note that clients should be made aware of luggage restrictions on Domestic
Flights prior to departure. Guests are restricted to 1 bag of 20 kgs only on several
Domestic Carriers. Should guests travel with 2 bags – the second bag will be charged
for at R300.00 which will be for the client’s own account.
• Please be aware that coaches also do not have capacity for copious amounts of
luggage, hence we would urge you to advise your clients to limit their luggage
• Please note the terms and condition applicable to groups are not the same as the
FIT terms and conditions on our website and our brochure. Once a group has been
confirmed a contract fitting the specifics of that particular group will be sent
to cover deposits requirements and release dates etc.
• A copy of the terms and conditions are available on request.
• This is a cost proposal only and is subject to availability of quoted services
at time of booking.
• Proposal is subject to terms and conditions of business as per our Agents Manual.
Copy of conditions is however available on request.
• Costs are nett and non-commissionable.
• Costs are based on rates made available by our suppliers for requested travel
period.
• Costs are subject to change due to currency fluctuations or any other statutory
increases beyond our control.
• It might be necessary, due to circumstances beyond our control, where we
might need to change the programme. Closing times at sightseeing points, changed
flight times, road blocks, detours or act of God can also delay the programme. We
reserve the right to make changes due to circumstance of this nature.
Very important note for all potential visitors to South Africa
• Please ensure that when booking a trip for yourself or clients that your/their
passports all comply with immigration regulations.
• According to an international regulation, passports must have at least two blank
pages in them when one enters a country, and it should also not have less than 6
months to go before expiry. South African immigration officials are very particular
about enforcing this regulation and will not allow guests to enter the country should
their passports be incorrect.
• Unless otherwise stated, all services are subject to our general terms & conditions,
which are available on our website: www.welcome.co.za/terms.htm
• Errors and Omissions Excepted
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Contact Information
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Tel:
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(+27-11) 676 3300
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Fax:
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(+27-11) 884 1590
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Email:
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tours@welcome.co.za
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Location:
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4th floor, 66 Grayston, 2 Northwich Close, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa,
2196
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Post Address:
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PO Box 651817, Benmore, South Africa, 2010
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