SOUTHAFRICA  SWAZILAND  LESOTHO 237 FAMILY TOURS Imaginative Facts Tour code: FKSS • Activities: Game drives, pony trekking, boat cruise and hiking • Accommodation: 10 nights tourist class hotels and lodges, 4 nights chalet style accommodation • Transport: Fully equipped safari vehicle or minibus depending upon group size • Fully Escorted: By two crew ( Imaginative Traveller tour leader and driver) • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Cape Town Extension' tour DAY 1: PRETORIA- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: GRASKOP- We leave the city behind and head north along the Panorama Route, through the historic settlement of Pilgrim's Rest, an old gold mining town that looks almost the same today as it did a hundred years ago. En route we stop at the Mac Mac Falls, before ending up at Graskop. ( BLD) DAYS 3 & 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK-Setting off early we drive through Mpumalanga Province, stopping off at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon with its breathtaking views and Bourke's Luck Potholes, a series of unusual rock formations, before arriving in Kruger National Park in the afternoon. All of the amazing wildlife of South Africa can be found here and we enjoy game drives through the park, in search of the ' Big Five'. We hope to spot lion, rhino, elephant, giraffe and perhaps leopard and cheetah. ( BLD) DAY 5: SWAZILAND- After a morning game drive we travel to the small Kingdom of Swaziland and into Mlilwane Game Reserve. This afternoon there is time for a walk around the reserve. ( BLD) DAY 6: ST LUCIA- Today we drive to St Lucia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a fantastic beach, where we take a sundowner cruise on the nearby lake, looking out for hippos and crocodiles. We then head to Hluhluwe to spend the night. ( BLD) DAY 7: HLUHLUWE- Take a morning excursion to Hluhluwe/ Umfolozi National Park, home to the largest population of black and white rhino in the world. ( BLD) DAYS 8 & 9: DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS-Head inland and drive through the spectacular scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains, one of South Africa's ( if not the world's) most impressive areas. The scenery here will simply take your breath away with towering rock escarpments soaring high into the sky, changing colours as the day progresses. We take a nature walk through this beautiful region, and have the opportunity to go for a swim at a nearby pool ( Day 8 - B, Day 9 - BLD) DAYS 10 & 11: LESOTHO- Travel to the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, a tiny country completely surrounded by South Africa. We go pony trekking through the surrounding mountains, enjoying fantastic scenery and learning about the culture of the people who live here. ( BLD) DAY 12: INDIAN OCEAN COAST- Back to the coast as we head to Durban and our Indian Ocean resort. The beaches here are superb and there are also some great nature reserves nearby. Kick back and relax. ( BL) DAYS 13 & 14: INDIAN OCEAN COAST-Two full days to enjoy at your leisure. ( B) DAY 15: INDIAN OCEAN COAST- Tour ends. ( B) Visit one of the most vibrant and exciting destinations on the planet • Spot an amazing array of African wildlife at Kruger National Park • Search for hippoon a St Lucian cruise and rhino in Umfolozi National Park • Trek and ride into the jaw- dropping sceneryof the Drakensberg Mountains • Explore the tiny kingdom of Swaziland and pony trek in Lesotho • Enjoy the gorgeous tropical beachesof the Indian Ocean The Spirit of South Africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: FKCX • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Extensive walking at sites • Accommodation: 4 nights tourist class hotel • Transport: Plane, private bus • Flight: Durban to Cape Town • Escorted: Services of local representatives and guides DAY 1: DURBAN - CAPE TOWN- Following your ' Spirit of South Africa' trip, fly to Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. DAY 2: CAPE TOWN- This morning we embark on a tour of Africa's most vibrant city, and of course take a cable car up iconic Table Mountain ( weather permitting). This afternoon we visit the Two Oceans Aquarium, where you can get up close to the tropical marine life of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. ( B) DAY 3: CAPE TOWN- We take a tour of the fabulous Cape Peninsula, packed with surprising wildlife, coastal views and historic sights. We visit Cape Point for the Cape of Good Hope, historic Simonstown, the bird park and the fantastic penguin colony at Boulders Beach among other sites. ( B) DAY 4: CAPE TOWN- Free day to explore further or relax. There are numerous options to choose from - shopping in the buzzing waterfront complex, a township tour or the ( highly recommended) Robben Island visit where you can see where Nelson Mandela spent so many years imprisoned. ( B) DAY 5: CAPE TOWN- Tour ends. ( B) A vital part of any South African experience • Visit the iconic city of Africa - at the base of majestic Table Mountain • Tour the Cape Peninsula with its penguins, wildlife and Cape of Good Hope • Plenty of time for shopping, visiting Robben Island and enjoying Cape life! Cape Town Extension Single Supplement £ 150 ( compulsory if you are occupying a single room) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 449pp Land Only Child £ 525pp Land Only Adult familyfamily Tour duration 15 daysTour duration 5 days Single Supplement £ 265 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 22.13 All prices are subject to currency fluctuations * Price includes tour price of £ 899 ( adult) / £ 749 ( child under 12) and local payment of US$ 400 £ 960pp Land Only Child * £ 1110pp Land Only Adult * Starts SatEnds Sat PretoriaDurban 2009 11- Jul- 0925- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 19- Dec- 0902- Jan- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat PretoriaDurban 2010 02- Jan- 1016- Jan- 10 27- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 24- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 07- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 18- Dec- 1001- Jan- 11 new tour for 2009 new tour for 2009 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

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