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15 Day Timeless African Safari

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$6,499PER PERSON, TWIN SHARESouth Africa is a country of astonishingdiversity. Enjoy the thrill of the chase as youseek out the legendary Big Five in one ofAfrica’s most acclaimed national parks.Experience the nostalgia of a bygone eraonboard the luxurious Rovos Rail as youtraverse exotic terrain. And finally, explore a

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DAY 1Destination Home Johannesburg

Meals included

Hotel N/A

Today begins the adventure of a lifetime as you depart Australia for your private Africa safari!

DAY 2Destination Johannesburg Kruger National Park

Meals included Dinner

Hotel Maqueda Lodge, or similar

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will take your connecting flight to Nelspruit Airport, the gateway to the Kruger NationalPark. Upon arrival in Nelspruit, you will be warmly greeted by a representative from your lodge and transferred to yourluxury accommodation.

After check-in, spend the rest of the day at your leisure, relaxing and mingling with your fellow travellers. Later thisevening, we'll enjoy a delicious three-course dinner to round off the day before preparing for an early morningtomorrow.

DAY 3Destination Kruger National Park

Meals included Breakfast, Dinner


Rise with the sun this morning as you begin an early morning game drive through Kruger National Park. Ensure youbring your camera along as you will be spotting the magnificent Big Five in their natural habitat. The Big Five representthe five largest game animals in Africa and include the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and Cape buffalo. Theseincredible animals are on most safari bucket lists, but we'll be seeing so much more as we explore this sprawling gamereserve, which is one of the largest of its kind on the continent. We'll get up close to all kinds of animals on this six- toeight-hour tour in our specialised safari vehicle, led by an expert guide.

Later this evening, enjoy a well-deserved three-course dinner while swapping stories of animal encounters with yourfellow travellers.

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Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Today is free day to spend as you wish. Following breakfast, you may simply relax and unwind or partake in an optionalexcursion to Swaziland.

Optional tour:Optional tour: Swaziland – Known for its wilderness reserves and colourful festivals, this landlocked monarchy is anincredible cultural experience and a must-see on any South Africa itinerary. After an early breakfast, we'll visit a SwaziVillage to gain insight into the local culture and traditions. The tour includes a typical Swazi lunch, plus dancing and anopportunity to interact with the local community.

Optional tour:Optional tour: Sunset Game Drive – This tour offers a very different experience to your daytime safari; Kruger NationalPark comes alive with a whole new range of nocturnal animals once the sun starts to set, and your expert guide will helpyou spot them.




Rise early again today for another phenomenal game drive through Kruger National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for anyanimals you may have missed on the first game drive and savour the range of different landscapes you'll traverse. Notwo days within the park are the same!




Enjoy a free day today after breakfast. Relax at the lodge and reminisce about all the amazing animals you've seen so far,or partake in an optional tour.

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Optional tour:Optional tour: Panoramic Tour – Rise early for a visit to one of the most scenic regions in South Africa, the Drakensberg.The eastern portion of the Great Escarpment is a breathtaking sight that stretches more than 3,000 metres tall andmore than 1,000 kilometres long. Your tour includes a visit to the stunning Blyde River Canyon, the aptly named God’sWindow and the spectacular geological phenomenon, the Bourke's Luck Potholes.

DAY 7Destination Kruger National Park Pretoria

Meals included Breakfast

Hotel 4 AM Milner , or similar

After breakfast, say farewell to the magnificent animals that call Kruger National Park home as you head to NelspruitAirport for your flight back to Johannesburg. You'll be welcomed at the airport for your transfer to Pretoria for yourovernight stay. After check-in, spend the rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 8Destination Pretoria Rovos Rail


Hotel 5 Rovos Rail - Pullman Suite, or similar

Today your luxury tour onboard Rovos Rail begins. This five-star train harks back to a more glamorous, bygone era oftravel – one that includes gleaming wood panelled interiors, rolltop baths and evening meals in sumptuously decorateddining carriages.

You’ll be transferred from your hotel to the Rovos Rail Station for departure, where you'll begin your journey travellingthrough the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in thelounge car or observation car at the rear of the train.

Dinner is served in the charming, Victorian-era dining cars and will be complimented by a selection of fine South Africanwines. Meals onboard will include fresh, local ingredients and traditional game dishes.

DAY 9Destination Rovos Rail


Hotel 5 Rovos Rail - Pullman Suite, or similar

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Enjoy a fabulous breakfast in the dining car as the train passes by a beautiful shallow lake. On the right-hand side of thetrain you can often spot flocks of fairy-floss-pink lesser flamingos, up to 23,000 strong.

Shortly after breakfast we'll arrive in Kimberley, the capital of South Africa’s Northern Cape Province. Disembark the trainfor a tour of the city and a visit to the Diamond Museum, where you’ll see sparkling jewellery displays as well as uncutstones. Next, visit the 19th-century diamond mine, known plainly as The Big Hole – this incredibly deep mine was dug byhand.

We'll depart Kimberly just in time to enjoy lunch in the dining cars. Savour the views as you travel through the hugesemi-desert expanse of the Karoo. Spend the afternoon in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the trainwhere tea will be served until dinner time.

DAY 10Destination Rovos Rail Cape Town

Meals included Breakfast, Lunch

Hotel 4 Winchester Mansions , or similar

Enjoy breakfast this morning as the train continues on towards the village of Matjiesfontein. You'll have the opportunityto disembark the train at Whitehill Siding and enjoy a leisurely walk along the final five kilometres into town, should youchoose. You’ll be accompanied by a member of staff, who will advise putting on a comfortable pair of walking shoes.Alternatively, you may wish to disembark the train at Matjiesfontein station. Here you'll stroll through the Victorian-eravillage before returning to the platform to visit the collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right ofthe grand Lord Milner Hotel.

Shortly after departing Matjiesfontein the train will arrive at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The second tunnel is 13.5kilometres long, and guests are advised to be careful during this thrilling experience as we are temporarily deprived ofthe natural light.

Lunch will be served in the dining cars as the train descends the 750 metres down the escarpment, through the HexRiver Valley. Tea will be available in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train as you relax and enjoy thevista through the last leg of your train journey.

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On arrival in Cape Town, you will be welcomed by a representative of Private Safaris who will assist you with the transfersto your hotel, Winchester Mansions. This iconic seafront hotel is situated between Table Mountain and the V&AWaterfront. Check in and freshen up before spending the rest of your day at leisure.

DAY 11Destination Cape Town



Today is a free day to enjoy the spectacular city of Cape Town at your own pace.

Optional tour:Optional tour: Franschhoek Valley – The food and wine heartland of the country, the Cape Winelands region is whereworld-famous sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir grapes are grown. The fertile soil and Mediterranean climatealso mean this region some stellar produce, attracting top chefs from far and wide. This tour includes a combination ofvintage style railway tram and open-air tram-bus transport, taking you around a seven-stop loop. Hop on and off as youplease at each stop, and experience the activities on offer, be it for wine tasting or a delicious lunch.




After breakfast, we'll take a brief tour of Afrogem, one of the country's leading jewellery manufacturers. Witness firsthandhow smelted gold is transformed and watch the craftsman set gems and semi-precious stones into exquisite creationsbefore your eyes.

Next, we'll enjoy a trip in the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for panoramic views over the so-called Mother City.When you're ready, make your own way back to your hotel where the rest of the day is yours to spend as you please.

Optional tour:Optional tour: Robben Island – Famous, or rather infamous, as the island prison where Nelson Mandela served 18 years,Robben Island has become a major tourism attraction, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum. In addition toa prison, this isolated site has also housed a hospital, a mental institution, a leper colony and a military base. Learn moreabout the political prisoners that once resided here, as you explore this important part of South Africa's history.

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After an early breakfast we’ll set out to enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Don’t forget your camera! The tourbegins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic seaboard, passing through the natural beauty of Camps Bay, and thequaint fishing village of Hout Bay.

The tour includes a trip to the gorgeous Cape Point, which lies at the south-western tip of the Cape Peninsula. Hereyou’ll witness dramatic scenery and the most spectacular views as you witness the union of the Atlantic and IndianOceans. The rugged and mountainous Cape Point Nature Reserve comprises 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora.Here you can see some incredible wildlife, including baboons, Cape Mountain Zebra and the elusive eland (the world'slargest antelope).

En route back to your hotel you’ll also have the opportunity to visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Your day willfinish off at the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for a short walking tour of the largely native flora.

DAY 14Destination Cape Town Home

Meals included breakfast

Hotel N/A

After breakfast it’ll be time to check-out of your hotel and begin your farewells as your trip comes to a close. You will betransferred to Cape Town International Airport where you will board your onward flight to Australia. We hope you’ve hada fantastic adventure with plenty of stories, photos and memories to share with friends and family back home.

DAY 15Destination Home

Meals included

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Inclusions

WHAT'S INCLUDED Return international airfares with South African Airways All internal Africa airfaresAll airport transfers and station transfers10 nights premium hotel & lodge accommodation 2 nights on board ultra-luxury Rovos Rail in a Pullman Suite including most drinks,fine dining meals and off train excursionsDaily breakfast, 4 lunches & 7 dinnersMultiple game drives while in Kruger National Park to witness the incrediblewildlifeIncredible sightseeing while on the Rovos Rail and throughout Cape Townincluding the imposing Table Mountain

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS Kruger National Park - Enjoy multiple game drives in one of the world's mosticonic big game parks.Rovos Rail - Watch the African savannah drift by from the luxury of your stateroom.Rovos Rail - Visit the Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum.Rovos Rail - Visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein.Cape Town - Journey up the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for someexquisite views of Cape Town.Cape Town - Undertake a full day tour of the spectacular Cape Peninsula.

REVERSE ITINERARY Some dates operate in reverse. Please refer to the departure date list. Please click here forthe reverse itinerary.

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HOW TO BOOK & PAYMENTS Deposit & PaymentDeposit & Payment

Secure your package with a deposit of $500 per person.Pay a 2nd instalment of $2749 per person within 28 days.You will then be invoiced for final payment 90 days prior to departure.

Booking ProcessBooking Process

Select the purple 'Sign Up For Full Details' tab to begin your booking (you mustsign up first by enterting your email and creating a password)Then select the purple 'Book now' tabSelect your Departure Date, Departure City, number of Passengers, RoomConfiguration, and enter any Special RequestsClick the purple ‘Proceed to Secure Checkout' tabEnter your credit card or PayPal details to secure your deposit/paymentOnce your order is complete, you will be prompted to complete a booking form sothat we can fulfil your bookingYour booking is confirmed once your booking form is submitted and you canbegin the countdown to your Inspiring Vacation!

FLIGHTS, UPGRADES &EXTENSIONS

Airfare InformationAirfare Information

You will travel with South African Airways (or Qantas if unavailable)Most flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos ofhand luggage.Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilosper person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well ascoach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling yourluggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over thisamount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline,payable direct. Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to theairline rules and change fees.Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.

Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades

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Premium Economy - Not available. Business Class upgrade available from an additional $5,500 per person (subject toavailability).

Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will bequoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable, or that you aredissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.

Qantas UpgradeQantas UpgradeIf you would prefer to fly with Qantas, please mention this in the "Special Request" field whencompleting your purchase. Our supplier will make contact with you directly to confirm yourflight preferance and any surcharge involved to upgrade to Qantas, will be invoiced to youdirectly by Inspiring Vacations.

Cabin UpgradeCabin UpgradeDeluxe Cabin upgrade: $999 per person, in addition to the package price. Please make yourrequest 'deluxe cabin' in the 'special requests' field prior to making your purchase.

Land Only discount (if booking your own flights)Land Only discount (if booking your own flights)A $1,700 per person reduction from the twin share price applies if you wish to arrange yourown airfares. Should you wish to purchase land only, please select this option in the bookingprocess, under 'Departure City'.

Please note, no internal flights are included if you take this option.

Namibia ExtensionNamibia ExtensionNamibia Extension - $3,499 per person, twin share.

Enjoy 6 days journeying to incredible Namibia and the iconic Etosha National Park and itsdesert landscape. One of the few countries where animals still roam freely mostlyunrestricted by human influence, the country has a great mix of desert, semi- desert andsavannahs.

Internal Africa airfares from Cape Town to WindheokReturn airport transfers5 nights deluxe accommodationGame drives in Etosha National ParkBreakfast daily, 3 dinners

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Transportation

Please click here to view the extended itinerary.

The $150pp extension supplement does not apply if selecting this option.

How to extend your stayHow to extend your staySome customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour.If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:

Follow the ‘book now’ prompts.After selecting your departure date and completing your bedding configurationdetails, please select if you wish to 'arrive early' and/or 'stay behind' in the 'extraservices' field.In the 'special requests' field, please specify your extension requirements.Complete the remaining booking requirements and click ‘pay now’.After finalising your purchase, a member of our reservations team will be incontact with you to discuss your extension request.

A $150 per person supplement plus any fare difference applies if you wish to confirm yourextension. You will be contacted after purchase for collection of this payment. All additionalaccommodation and sightseeing is at your own arrangement.

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OPTIONAL TOURS Swaziland - $215ppSunset Game Drive - $120ppPanoramic tour - $215ppFranschoek Valley - $135pp

Optional tours can be booked at the time of purchase with your package. You will be able toselect these as an ‘Add-On’ during the purchase path before paying your deposit. Anyadditional costs incurred will be added to the final balance of your booking.

If you are not ready to choose your optional tours, you can log in to your account and addthem to your order at a later date, or you can contact your Dedicated Support Agent forassistance. Please note that if you are pre-purchasing an optional tour, you must book thetour no later than 60 days before departure.

Additional tours may be purchased while on your trip, however, they are subject toavailability and liable to price fluctuations as a result of currency exchange rates at the time.

EXCLUSIONS VisasTravel insurance (compulsory)TippingAnything not mentioned in the itineraryOptional activitiesPersonal expenses

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fitness RequirementsFitness RequirementsWhile the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expectedrequirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours interms of their intensity.

These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensurethe overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is notincluded, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where helpmay not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “2”

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2. Easy Tour: An average level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour. There is aconsiderable amount of free time throughout the itinerary, though some sightseeing maybe conducted on uneven terrain, including some incline and walking over short distances.For Safari tours, you will be required to get on and off vehicles with minimal assistance.

TippingTippingA friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is not compulsoryon your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industryand is a welcome way to show your appreciation. If you feel that your guide/s and driver havedone an impeccable job, you can choose to give a gratuity, but this is entirely your decision.

The suggested tipping amounts for Africa is AUD$5-7 per person per day for the guide andAUD$3 per person person day for your driver, to be paid in either local currency or USD, soyou will need to convert your currency depending on your preference. Please note that thisinformation is to be used as a guideline only and is subject to change based on therecommendations that we receive from our ground operator. Tipping is not compulsory andshould be done at your discretion.

AccommodationAccommodationThe accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higherstandard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be madeto meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.

Single SupplementSingle SupplementSingle supplement is $2,999 per person in addition to the twin share price.

Triple ShareTriple ShareNot available.

Travel InsuranceTravel InsuranceTravel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

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Visa & Passport informationVisa & Passport informationIt is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must bevalid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return to Australia.

Australian passport holders do not require a visa for travel to South Africa.

Tour DocumentationTour DocumentationFinal documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30days prior to travel.

Group SizeGroup SizeThis is a non-group package. It will not be fully escorted, some components will beindependant, and will have different guides throughout your tour.

ChildrenChildrenChildren must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children arethe same price as adults.

Tour LengthTour LengthThe total length of the tour in days includes time spent inflight and is subject to change,depending on the flight schedule. Please refer to the day-by-day itinerary for the time spentin your destination(s).

Rovos RailRovos RailDress Code:

Days on board are smart casual: Neat, conventional yet relatively informal in stylecombining casual and formal clothing pieces.Evening attire is more formal: For gentlemen a jacket and tie is a minimumrequirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits. On longjourneys we enjoy theme evenings where guests can dress up accordingly or optfor smart casual.

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