South Africa and Victoria Falls

2016
ADVANCE COPY
South Africa and Victoria Falls
11 Days • 14 Meals Glorious scenery and majestic wildlife are not the only things you’ll
experience on this holiday. From the fascinating cities to the enthralling game drives, breathtaking
scenery and the thunder of Victoria Falls, this holiday is sure to offer you an experience of a
lifetime.
2016 Departure Dates: April 9; October 8; November 5
Spend four nights in Cape Town
Jackass Penguins waddle along Boulder Beach
The Mayflower Way
✔ 14 Meals (9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
✔ Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by
Mayflower Tours
✔ Spend 4 nights in Cape Town, the ‘Mother City’
✔ See the magnificent views atop Table Mountain ascending and
descending by Ariel Cableway
✔ Enjoy a full-day excursion to the Cape Peninsula
✔ Spend 2 nights at Kruger National Park
✔ Experience the excitement of two game drives searching for the
“Big Five”
✔ Overnight in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa
✔ Included sightseeing along the Panorama Route
✔ Spend two nights in Zimbabwe including a Sundowner Cruise
on the Zambezi River
✔ Tour Victoria Falls – Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece
✔ Enjoy a Boma dinner with traditional music and dance
✔ $55 in Mayflower Money
DAY ONE – Depart the USA
Today you’ll depart the USA on your overnight flight to Cape
Town, South Africa.
DAY TWO – Arrive in South Africa
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be met by a Mayflower Tours
representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of
the day is at your leisure to begin getting acquainted with the
area and the unique culture of South Africa.
DAY THREE – Cape Town
Cape Town is known as the ‘Mother City’ in South Africa. It is
also one of the most iconic cities in the world. Cape Town is
the second largest city in South Africa and is the capital of the
Western Cape Province, as well as being the legislative capital of
South Africa where the Houses of Parliament are located. It is
located in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of
Good Hope.
Visit Africa’s iconic Cape of Good Hope
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will embark on an excursion to Table Mountain, Cape Town’s most iconic destination.
Ride the Aerial Cableway to the top of the mountain and discover the stunning views of the surrounding oceans and the city
below.
You return to Cape Town with free time for lunch. In the afternoon you will enjoy a city tour, which includes the city’s most
interesting museums. On your visit to the Bo Kaap Museum, in
the heart of the Cape Malay quarter, you’ll see the building that
was built in 1763 and has been restored to represent a typical
Malay-style dwelling in the 19th century. The museum documents the history of the Malay people in the Cape, who were
originally brought to the Cape as slaves. You’ll visit the Castle
Military and Iziko Museums, as well as the South Africa Museum, beautifully located at the top of the enchanting Company
Gardens. This evening we enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
(Breakfast and dinner)
DAY FOUR – Cape Peninsula Tour
Following breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full-day excursion to
the Cape Peninsula. Begin with a visit to Houtbay Harbor and
the fishing village of Hout Bay—one of Cape Town’s best-kept
secrets. On a boat cruise you will see thousands of Cape Fur
Seals in their natural environment. Continue along the spectacular coastal scenery to Chapman’s Peak (weather permitting)
enroute to Constantia Berg, the highest point. On your visit to
the famous Cape of Good Hope, you see the rich biodiversity of
life – both flora and fauna. The morning finale is a visit to Point
Nature Reserve (a Natural World Heritage Site) and a ride
aboard the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the old lighthouse.
With views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the purest air in
the world coming from the Antarctic, it’s an amazing experience. The day rounds out with a visit to Boulders Beach, home
to the Jackass Penguins, and a most memorable visit to the
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY FIVE – Optional excursion to Robben Island
Following breakfast at the hotel, you may choose to join an optional excursion to Robben Island or spend your day at leisure
taking in the local sites and shopping. (Breakfast)
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Get upclose with Africa’s stunning wildlife
Search for the “Big Five” in Kruger National Park
DAY SIX – Kruger National Park
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kruger
National Park, your home for the next two nights. Kruger National park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. You’ll
spend time with qualified guides in the African bush. Learn
about the diverse wilderness aboard an open vehicle game drive
this afternoon. Go in search of wildlife, including the “Big Five”
– the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros. This evening, dinner is at the hotel. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY SEVEN – Kruger National Park
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will have another opportunity to witness the majestic wildlife of Africa on your half-day
open vehicle game drive through the breathtaking scenery of
Kruger National Park. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY EIGHT – Panorama Route to Johannesburg
Following breakfast at the hotel, you depart for Johannesburg
via the Panorama Route. Your visit to ‘God’s Window’ showcases
a breathtaking natural rock formation that allows for spectacular views of the Lowveld and ravine, the Lebombo Mountains
and Kruger National Park. You’ll see Blyde River Canyon, one
of South Africa’s most popular natural attractions with over 150
miles of sheer cliffs. You continue on to beautiful Lone Creek
Falls. Declared a national monument, the area is known for its
scenic beauty and fantastic bird life along the “waterfall route.”
On your visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes you learn of natural and
socio-historical features of the region. Spend time at The Tree
Rondawels, known as the Three Sisters, the mountaintops that
resemble the pointed roof of a traditional African homestead.
Arrive in Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa by its
population. It is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and the seat of the Constitutional
Court, which has the final word on interpretation of South
Africa's constitution. (Breakfast)
DAY NINE – Zambezi National Park
Following breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Johannesburg
airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. This evening enjoy a Sundowner Cruise at sunset on the Zambezi River including snacks
and drinks. It’s a great way to see hippo, crocodile and elephants
Experience the natural wonder of Victoria Falls
in their home environment against a spectacular sunset. The remainder of your evening is at leisure to take in the natural wonders of your surroundings. (Breakfast)
DAY TEN – Victoria Falls
Witness the awe-inspiring sight, sound, smell and humbling feeling that Victoria Falls ensues. This is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece, showcased by regional guides as you travel through the
rainforest and share all of the flora, fauna and history of the
Falls. This afternoon is at leisure allowing you free time to explore on your own or do some local shopping. This evening,
enjoy a Boma dinner of local dishes with entertainment by traditional dancers, a storyteller and a witchdoctor as a grand finale to
your experience in South Africa. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY ELEVEN – Johannesburg / USA
This morning, transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your
flight to Johannesburg and then home. All too soon your African
adventure comes to an end, but you’ll bring back memories of
these majestic natural wonders which will last a lifetime.
(Breakfast)
Overnight
Start City
End City
Visit
Tour Route
Victoria Falls
Zambezi
2 National Park
ZIMBABWE
NAMBIA
BOTSWANA
Atlantic Ocean
Johannesburg 1
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town 4
Cape of Good Hope
Kruger
2 National Park
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Enjoy two game safari’s in Kruger National Park
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2016 DEPARTURES
April 9
October 8
November 5
PER PERSON
TWIN ROOM
SINGLE
ROOM
$2,399
$2,499
$2,499
add $869
add $995
add $995
Please add $600 for inter-country flights from Cape Town to Kruger National Park
and round trip Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to Cape Town,
South Africa and from Johannesburg airport
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days Two through Five – Southern Sun Waterfront,
Cape Town, South Africa
Day Six and Seven – Sabi River Sun,
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Day Eight – Garden Court Sandton City,
Johannesburg, South Africa
Days Nine and Ten – A’Zambezi River Lodge,
Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) - $149
This nonrefundable fee waives all cancellation fees when we are notified of cancellation one day
before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death
of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after
the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Mayflower Tours. If you purchase
the optional Travelers Protection Plan (TPP), you will be refunded all payments, including deposit
amount, less the TPP premium amount.
Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP)
• 91 days or more
Deposit Amount
• 90 to 45 days prior
20% of tour cost
• 44 to 15 day prior
30% of tour cost
• 14 to 1 day prior
40% of tour cost
• Day 1 of departure
100% of tour cost
or early departure from tour
• No refund on unused portions of the tour
Exclusions: Mayflower Tours reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from
an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Tours.
Passport & Visas
Each U.S. citizen must have a valid passport. Expiry date of passports should be at least 6
months after the return date of tour. If you don’t have a passport, call our office and we’ll
tell you how to apply for one. Some countries require visas for entry by U.S. citizens. We will
send visa applications and instructions if a visa is required for your tour. Holders of nonU.S. passports should contact their nearest consulate and inquire about the necessary passport or visa
documentation required for entry into the countries visited. NOTE: Due to airline security measures,
your passport name must match your airline ticket name and your tour reservation name or you may
be denied aircraft boarding.
National Tour Association
revised 07-30-2015