Day 1 - Arrival Johannesburg
Arrival
On arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport guests will be met by a Welcome Tourism
Services guide who will escort them to the transfer vehicle. From here guests will
be taken on a tour to the Cradle of Humankind and The Lion Park.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the biggest city in South Africa and also the financial hub of Southern
Africa. Johannesburg is a relative young city, just over 100 years old. The city
is proud to be the biggest man made forest in the world and consists of over ten
million trees, making it a beautiful green city in summer. The majority of South
Africa’s gold mines can be found near Johannesburg and gave rise to the city just
over 100 years ago. Johannesburg is also known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities
in Africa with a mixing pot of different cultures from South Africa, Africa and
the world.
Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site is an easy drive of about an hour from
Johannesburg or Pretoria. Our ancestors have lived in this area for more than 3-million
years. By coming here, you are coming to the birthplace of humanity. The Cradle
of Humankind is a World Heritage Site first named by UNESCO in 1999, about 50 kilometres
northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa in the Gauteng province. Maropeng means
“returning to the place of origin” in Setswana, the main indigenous language in
this area of South Africa.
Lion Park
The Lion Park is neither a game reserve nor a zoo. It has been split into two areas
– one area for the herbivores such as zebra, giraffe, and various plains antelope
and other grass-eating animals, and the other area for the carnivores. The herbivores
roam freely around the area and visitors are able to view the animals at close proximity
at any time.The carnivore camps, which currently house three prides of lions and
a clan of hyena, are protected by barriers and fences to prevent the different prides
from attacking one another. By nature, lions are protective of their territory and
can become fierce and aggressive if other lions or prides enter their domain. The
camps are therefore divided by two fences - each about three metres high and a few
metres apart - and they conform to Gauteng Nature Conservation specifications.
After a fun filled day of learning guests will make their way to the Garden Court
Sandton City hotel, where they will follow check in formalities.
The
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel is within close walking distance to Sandton
City, Nelson Mandela Square and Village Walk, South Africa's exclusive shopping
complexes with their vast selection of restaurants, designer boutiques, entertainment
centres, banks and restaurants.
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel is right next to
the world-class Sandton Convention Centre, South Africa's premier conference venue,
which can accommodate 10 000 people at any one time. Set in an attractive, landscaped
garden with an outdoor swimming pool, the
Garden Court Sandton City Hotel provides
an informal atmosphere, which is combined with efficient service. The breakfast
room often serves a light or full buffet breakfast, and McGinty's Irish Pub and
Grill is the perfect spot for a pub lunch or dinner.
Services Included
Vehicle & guide services: Full Day
Entrance fees included: Cradle of Humankind (Maropeng Visitors Centre) and Lion
Park
Meals Included: None
Overnight accommodation | Garden Court Sandton City | Standard rooms | Bed and breakfast
basis
Day 2 – Johannesburg to Bush
Breakfast
Guests will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Check out
After breakfast guests will complete check out formalities and transfer to OR Tambo
International Airport for the flight to Hoedspruit. (flight not included)
Arrival Hoedspruit
On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport guests will be met and transferred by road to the
Lodge.
Check In
On arrival guests will check in at
Makalali Private Game Lodge.
Nestled on 22 000 hectares of conservancy,
Makalali Private Game Lodge prevails
as one of the most unique game lodges in South Africa. Four exclusive camps each
consisting of six spacious air-conditioned suites with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor
showers and private Salas situated on the banks of the Makhutswi River. Amenities
at each camp include a swimming pool, boma and dining and lounge area. The Conference
Boma seats 48 delegates.
Makalali Private Game Lodge is the ideal safari destination,
with activities including game drive in open Land Rovers or game walks accompanied
by professional game rangers, photographic excursions and bird watching safaris.
Makalali Private Game Lodge cooks up culinary delights to equal its extraordinary
settings. A taste adventure awaits you as chefs create a fusion of African flavours
to be enjoyed at bush breakfasts, leisurely lunches overlooking the river and romantic
boma dinners under the stars. For ultimate relaxation, the on-site therapist provides
a comprehensive range of treatments including environmentally friendly facials.
Lunch
Guests will enjoy lunch at the lodge depending on their time of arrival.
Afternoon Game Drive
Guests will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve looking for the Big 5.
Dinner
Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge.
Services Included
Vehicle & guide services: Road transfer to OR Tambo International Airport from hotel
and from Hoedspruit Airport to lodge
Entrance fees included: Conservation Fees
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (excluding drinks)
Overnight accommodation | Makalali Private Game Lodge | Standard rooms | Full Board
and Game Activities
Day 3 – Bush
Morning Game Drive
Guests will be woken early for a morning game drive.
Breakfast
Upon returning to the lodge breakfast will be served.
Check out
After breakfast guests will complete check out formalities and transfer to Hoedspruit
Airport, where they will be met and transferred through to
Kapama River Lodge.
Kapama River Lodge is situated within Kapama Game Reserve, and presents the perfect
blend between luxurious safari accommodation and a generous bed capacity of 64 bedrooms.
Although large, it is so stylish and roomy and beautifully positioned along a dry
riverbed, that guests fall in love with it. Each spacious room at
Kapama River Lodge
features a full en-suite bathroom and terrace with uninterrupted views into the
leafy-green Big 5 game reserve. The central guest entertainment areas include a
large rimflow swimming pool, the long L-shaped lounge and bar, curves around the
pool. The Rhino Boma dining area with tables arranged under a low thatch in a horseshoe
curve, has a central open space where a roaring outdoor fire gives a glow to evening
meals. Buffet-style meals introduce African flavours with Pan African dishes using
fresh local ingredients and specialist dishes featuring venison like kudu and impala.
Lunch
Guests will enjoy lunch at the lodge depending on their time of arrival.
Afternoon Game Drive
Guests will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Dinner
Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge.
Services Included
Vehicle & guide services: Road transfer from
Makalali Private Game Lodge to Hoedspruit Airport and
onto
Kapama River Lodge
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (excluding drinks)
Overnight accommodation | Kapama River Lodge | Standard rooms | Full Board and Game
Activitie
Day 4 – Depart
Morning Game Drive
Guests will be woken early for a morning game drive. (Dependant on departure time)
Breakfast
Upon returning to the lodge breakfast will be served.
Check out
After breakfast the group will complete check out formalities and transfer to Hoedspruit
Airport for the flight to OR Tambo International Airport. (Flight costs not included)
Depart
Services Included
Vehicle & guide services: Road transfer to Hoedspruit Airport
Entrance fees included: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
END OF SERVICE
RATES:
R 7,200.00nett
/ per person (Based on 1 full paying guests)
R 4,190.00 nett
/ per person sharing (Based on 2 full paying guests)
R 1,920.00 nett
/ single supplement
Validity
06 - 09 May 2014
13 - 16 May 2014
Included
• Transportation (VAT exempt) in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle as follows - 1-2
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. - 1-2 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.
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.
• Any entrance fees not mentioned above.
• 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.
60 to 46 days before travel date 25%
45 to 31 days before travel date 50%
30 to 16 days before travel date 75%
15 to 0 days before travel date 100%
All percentages refer to the total booking value
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 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 valid for above mentioned dates only.
• 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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