Tours for Women - South Africa for Women

SOUTH AFRICA FOR WOMEN
16 DAYS from $7,140 Canadian
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Join us on this 16 day adventure tour with highlights to include Cape Town, Mossel Bay, Winelands, Knysna, Choo-Tjoe Train, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and more...

28 September, Sunday Departure from Canada / Washington / Johannesburg / Cape Town
This morning you board your flight for Washington where you connect with your flight to Johannesburg. Overnight: En Route

29 September, Monday Arrival in Cape Town
On arrival in Johannesburg you will collect your luggage, go through customs and immigration and make your way to the domestic departure area to check in for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival you are met and transferred to your hotel located in the suburb of Sea Point and close to the Atlantic Ocean. The President Hotel is a 4* property and provides a relaxing atmosphere after day excursions and traveling.
Overnight: The President Hotel

30 September, Tuesday Cape Town (B,D)
This morning you are met for a full day tour of the City, Table Mountain. A comprehensive city orientation tour starting with a trip up Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting). The state-of-the-art cable car rotates 360° on its way to the top, offering a panoramic view. At the summit are short walks to enjoy the magnificent vistas. Other highlights include a brief tour of the Malay Quarter, city centre, Company Gardens and Castle of Good Hope. Of special interest to women your tour will stop at Monkey Biz. Monkey Biz supplies richly coloured glass beads to women in the townships of Cape Town. The 450 women involved in this project are currently producing exquisite hand beaded artworks - each a unique one-of creation. The women are paid for each piece they produce; and since they work from home, can look after their families and avoid transport costs. The beaded works are creating a sensation wherever they appear - locally and abroad. The tour ends with a visit to Greenmarket Square where you have time to walk around this bustling African Market. Return to the hotel to freshen up before a transfer to the Waterfront for dinner at Quay Four.
Overnight: President Hotel

01 October, Wednesday Cape Town - Cultural Tour (BD)
After breakfast you are met for a Cultural Tour of the city. Our first call is the haunting District Six Museum, named for the sixth municipal district of Cape Town. Next the tour heads to Langa, the oldest existing formal township in the Western Cape. Visit a local creche and health centre. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. This evening you are met for a transfer to "On the Rocks" restaurant in Bloubergstrand to enjoy a farewell Cape Town dinner.

02 October, Thursday Peninsula and Winelands tour (B, picnic L,D)
Following breakfast depart on a full day Peninsula and Winelands combination tour. Heading for Cape Point this tour takes you on a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast via Chapman’s Peak to Cape Point where, the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. We will provide you with a picnic lunch that you can enjoy during the scenic drive. Proceed along False Bay to Stellenbosh in the heart of the winelands area for an afternoon visit to a wineland estate for a tour and wine tasting. Your guide will also take you on a walk in the town of Stellenbosch. This evening enjoy dinner at Die Volkskombuis (translation: The People's Kitchen).
Overnight: D'Ouwe Werf, Stellenbosch

03 October, Friday Cape Town / Mossel Bay (B,L,D)
This morning depart on the start of your Garden Route Tour. First stop is Hermanus – heart of the Whale Route. Hermanus is one of the best land based whale watching sights in the world. Enjoy a lunch stop in Hermanus. Later continue along the N2 highway via the town of Swellendam heading for Mossel Bay. Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Overnight: Protea Mossel Bay Hotel

04 October, Saturday Mossel Bay / George (Choo-Tjoe Train) Knysna (BD)
Mossel Bay is a small harbour town and home to the Post Office Tree and Maritime Museum which we visit after breakfast. At 1:30pm transfer to the train where you board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe train on a journey to George. The routing takes you via Hartenbos, Little Brak and Great Brak. The Choe-Tjoe train is the last steam hauled scheduled passenger train operating in South Africa. On arrival you are met and transferred to Knysna travelling along the N2 highway via the Wilderness. The afternoon at leisure to enjoy the interesting stores in the town. This evening dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Knysna Quays

05 October Sunday Knysna (BLD)
This morning transfer to the lagoon for a ferry ride across to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Here you are taken on a trailer ride to view the Knysna Heads before returning to the main area for a fish lunch. Return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure. Take some time to stroll through the town with its interesting array of shops or merely relax at the pool. Dinner at the Knysna Oyster Company Restaurant.
Overnight: Knysna Quays

06 October, Monday Knysna / Port Elizabeth (B,L,D)
The Garden Route tour continues this morning with a visit to Monkeyland. Monkeyland, is unique in that the sanctuary caters for several species of primate, and they are not caged, they are free to move about the forest, and do so in harmony. The primates are therefore not found on predetermined points displayed on a map, the emphasis is to search for them, and the reward is to see them as they should be free and in the wild. Monkeyland is a modern primate sanctuary established in a pristine natural high canopy forest which is well suited to those primates fortunate enough to live there. Perhaps the most significant aspect of the sanctuary is that it is both a multi specie and free-roaming facility. Monkeyland which is only three years old, is totally self sustaining from the revenue it derives from tourism, this revenue is generated by taking visitors out on monkey safaris, and these safaris are conducted by enthusiastic rangers. The safaris which are fun and exciting, are also educational and generally result in our guests leaving the sanctuary with a whole new focus on the primates of the world and the problems they are facing. After you visit to Monkeyland continue to the Tsitsikamma forest for a visit and lunch. The drive then continues to the port city of Port Elizabeth. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight: Beach Hotel

07 October, Tuesday Port Elizabeth / Johannesburg (B,L)
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Transfer to the hotel. Later you are met for a tour of Soweto which includes lunch at Wandies Shebeen (pub ). This tour introduces you to the sprawling metropolis of Soweto (South Western Township) situated on the outskirts of Johannesburg. This place offers you a glimpse into the turbulent past of South Africa - hostels, Freedom Square, the struggle for liberty. The tour includes a full view of Soweto from the vicinity of Baragwanath Hospital, visits to African merchants of traditional medicines, a typical four-roomed dwelling, an informal settlement, a creche, an old-age home,and affluent suburbs. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Dinner from own account. Overnight: Protea Hotel Balalaika

08 October, Wednesday Pretoria and Lesedi (B,D)
A full day tour to Pretoria followed by a Cultural experience at Lesedi. View the impressive Voortekker Monument and stop at the Paul Kruger House Museum. You will also have the opportunity to experience the spectacular view of the city that the Union Buildings gives. Government Drive houses official government buildings and a host of embassies. Continue to Lesedi. Experience African Culture at its best - a Zulu warrior dance combined with other ethnic traditional dances. See the colourful huts of the Ndebele tribe adjacent to those of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi and Sotho. Enjoy a pan African feast with delicacies from north, east and southern Africa. Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel Balalaika

09 October, Thursday Kruger National Park (B,L,D)
Depart from Johannesburg traveling to the Kruger National Park with a stop en route for a light lunch. Your hotel is located on the outskirts of the Kruger National Park. This afternoon participate in your first game drive in open vehicles into the park. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Protea Kruger Gate

10 & 11 October Fri/Sat. Kapama River Lodge (B,L,D)
A morning game drive in open vehicles and breakfast. Return to the lodge for the transfer to Kapama River Lodge where you spend the next two nights. Arrive in time for lunch. Later this afternon enjoy a game drive in an open 4 x 4 vehicle with a game ranger and tracker. During your game drive you may get to see a variety of animals such as lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, zebra and a variety of plains game and bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Kapama River Lodge

12 October, Sunday Kruger National Park / Johannesburg / Washington (B,L)
This morning enjoy a final game drive and breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Arrive at Johannesburg airport in time to connect with your flight to Washington.
Overnight: En route

13 October, Monday Washington / Toronto
Early arrival in Washington gives you time to connect with your flight to Toronto.

Optional Extension to Victoria Falls
October 12 to October 15, 2008

12 October, Sunday Kapama River Lodge/ Johannesburg (B)
This morning enjoy a final game drive and breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Arrive at Johannesburg airport. You will be met and transferred to your hotel at Johannesburg Airport.
Overnight: Metcourt Laurel or similar

13 October, Monday Johannesburg / Victoria Falls (B, D)
This morning take the airport shuttle bus to the airport (International) and make your way to the International departure level where you will find the British Airways Customer Service Desk. Here you collect your flight tickets and documents for Victoria Falls. Check in for your flight and make your way to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check in join your group and local guide for your first visit to Victoria Falls known as Mosoi un Tunya “The Smoke That Thunders”.
Overnight: Ilala Lodge

14 October, Tuesday Victoria Falls (B, D)
Your day is at leisure. There are optional tours available at the lodge or join your escort for shopping and personal site seeing. This evening you are taken on a sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Overnight: Ilala Lodge

15 October, Wednesday Victoria Falls / Johannesburg / Washington
You have some free time until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onward connection to Washington . Victoria Falls is a great place to shop and your tour escort will be available to show you her favorite shops.

16 October, Thursday Washington / Toronto
Early arrival gives you time to connect with your flight to Toronto.

Included:
Return airfare Johannesburg-Victoria Falls-Johannesburg;
Accommodation as specified;
Breakfast daily;
Scheduled transfers as specified;
Scheduled excursions as specified;

Not Included:
Arrival visa fee of US $75.00 per person;
Departure Tax of US $25.00 and airfare taxes of approximately Canadian $155.00 per person;
Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc;
Gratuities;
Any item not listed under INCLUDED.

DEPARTURE DATES
October

PRICES
From approx $7,140 Canadian per person