12-Day Tour of South Africa with Airfare and Hotels from Gate 1 Travel. Price/person Based on Double Occupancy.
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See zebras and leopards at Kruger National Park, Nelson Mandela's former residence in Johannesburg, and a boat ride on St. Lucia Estuary
What You Get
- 12-day/10-night tour of South Africa with airfare
- 34 options available, including departures in April–December 2014 from NYC (specific gateway determined by availability).
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
Note: All options priced per person and valid for a Travel with a Friend package (two Groupons required), or pay an additional $500 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 2/25/14
- Cancellation policy & fees: $300/person fee to cancel; 46-day notice or fee of 1/2 Groupon price; 31-day notice or fee of 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare non-refundable once booked.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Gratuities not included.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
12-Day Tour of South Africa
This tour takes you from Cape Town to Johannesburg with stops in St. Lucia Estuary and Kruger National Park for game viewing along the way.
This vacation includes:
- Round-trip airfare (if applicable)
- Alternate departure dates/gateways may be available for additional fee.
- Flights NYC–Cape Town, Johannesburg–NYC. Other departure cities are available; click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- Intra-flight from Cape Town–Durban
- 4 nights standard accommodations in Cape Town
- 1 night standard accommodations in Hluhluwe
- 1 night standard accommodations in Swaziland
- 2 nights standard accommodations in Hazyview
- 2 nights standard accommodations in Johannesburg
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 15 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Days 1–5: Cape Town
The 17th-century Castle of Good Hope is one of the highlights of Cape Town’s Grand Parade and one of the highlights of your half-day tour of the city. You’ll spend four days in Cape Town total, including a driving tour of the mountainous landscape and a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. There’s also some leisure time to check out the city at your own pace.
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve spans more than 17,000 acres and is home to rare plant and animal life, including Cape Mountain zebras, eland antelopes, and endangered fynbos plants.
- Boulders Beach: More than 2,000 penguins dwell amid these giant boulders; the best place to catch a glimpse of them is from atop the Foxy Beach boardwalk.
- Table Mountain Cableway (weather permitting): A cable car takes you up to the summit , which is covered with wildflowers and shiny silvertrees. Look down and you’ll see the city and distant Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served his prison sentence.
Days 6–7: St. Lucia Estuary and Hluhluwe Game Drive
This leg of the tour explores the local wildlife: enjoy a boat ride on the St. Lucia Estuary and a game drive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve before continuing northward to Swaziland.
- St. Lucia Estuary: Cruise the country’s largest coastal lagoon to see hippopotami and crocodiles; flamingoes and white pelicans also flit along the shoreline.
- See the Big Five: This game drive voyages through the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, which shelters lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Days 8–9: Kruger National Park Game Reserve
The next stop is Swaziland, a small monarchy near Africa’s southeastern coast. You’ll visit a glass factory, where artists blow and shape recycled glass in the shape of indigenous animals.
- Kruger National Park Game Reserve: The state of Connecticut could fit inside this massive wildlife park, which is home to zebras, lions, and cheetahs.
Days 10–12: Johannesburg, Soweto Tour
Cruise to Johannesburg along the Panorama Route, which winds through the sandstone walls of the Blyde River Canyon and offers overhead views of Kruger National Park.
- Soweto District: Along the way, you’ll stop at Nelson Mandela’s former residence and the Apartheid Museum, which documents the country’s apartheid history through historic photos and documents.<p>
###Frequently Asked Questions **How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?** The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist. **Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?** Yes, you may extend your stay. **How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?** The dates available are listed on each option. **What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?** You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. **Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?** Children 12 and over will need a Groupon for travel. Children under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Gate 1 Travel directly for child fares 1 (800)-682-3333. _Love to travel? Follow us on [Facebook](http://gr.pn/17RUxNX) and [Twitter](http://gr.pn/1e9KPhk) for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world._
Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- All passport holders should have two or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when traveling to South Africa and Swaziland.
Getting There
- By plane: includes round-trip airfare from New York (gateway based on availability; average flight time is 16 hours)
See zebras and leopards at Kruger National Park, Nelson Mandela's former residence in Johannesburg, and a boat ride on St. Lucia Estuary
What You Get
- 12-day/10-night tour of South Africa with airfare
- 34 options available, including departures in April–December 2014 from NYC (specific gateway determined by availability).
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
Note: All options priced per person and valid for a Travel with a Friend package (two Groupons required), or pay an additional $500 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 2/25/14
- Cancellation policy & fees: $300/person fee to cancel; 46-day notice or fee of 1/2 Groupon price; 31-day notice or fee of 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare non-refundable once booked.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Gratuities not included.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
12-Day Tour of South Africa
This tour takes you from Cape Town to Johannesburg with stops in St. Lucia Estuary and Kruger National Park for game viewing along the way.
This vacation includes:
- Round-trip airfare (if applicable)
- Alternate departure dates/gateways may be available for additional fee.
- Flights NYC–Cape Town, Johannesburg–NYC. Other departure cities are available; click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- Intra-flight from Cape Town–Durban
- 4 nights standard accommodations in Cape Town
- 1 night standard accommodations in Hluhluwe
- 1 night standard accommodations in Swaziland
- 2 nights standard accommodations in Hazyview
- 2 nights standard accommodations in Johannesburg
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 15 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Days 1–5: Cape Town
The 17th-century Castle of Good Hope is one of the highlights of Cape Town’s Grand Parade and one of the highlights of your half-day tour of the city. You’ll spend four days in Cape Town total, including a driving tour of the mountainous landscape and a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. There’s also some leisure time to check out the city at your own pace.
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve spans more than 17,000 acres and is home to rare plant and animal life, including Cape Mountain zebras, eland antelopes, and endangered fynbos plants.
- Boulders Beach: More than 2,000 penguins dwell amid these giant boulders; the best place to catch a glimpse of them is from atop the Foxy Beach boardwalk.
- Table Mountain Cableway (weather permitting): A cable car takes you up to the summit , which is covered with wildflowers and shiny silvertrees. Look down and you’ll see the city and distant Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served his prison sentence.
Days 6–7: St. Lucia Estuary and Hluhluwe Game Drive
This leg of the tour explores the local wildlife: enjoy a boat ride on the St. Lucia Estuary and a game drive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve before continuing northward to Swaziland.
- St. Lucia Estuary: Cruise the country’s largest coastal lagoon to see hippopotami and crocodiles; flamingoes and white pelicans also flit along the shoreline.
- See the Big Five: This game drive voyages through the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, which shelters lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses.
Days 8–9: Kruger National Park Game Reserve
The next stop is Swaziland, a small monarchy near Africa’s southeastern coast. You’ll visit a glass factory, where artists blow and shape recycled glass in the shape of indigenous animals.
- Kruger National Park Game Reserve: The state of Connecticut could fit inside this massive wildlife park, which is home to zebras, lions, and cheetahs.
Days 10–12: Johannesburg, Soweto Tour
Cruise to Johannesburg along the Panorama Route, which winds through the sandstone walls of the Blyde River Canyon and offers overhead views of Kruger National Park.
- Soweto District: Along the way, you’ll stop at Nelson Mandela’s former residence and the Apartheid Museum, which documents the country’s apartheid history through historic photos and documents.<p>
###Frequently Asked Questions **How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?** The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist. **Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal?** Yes, you may extend your stay. **How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available?** The dates available are listed on each option. **What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?** You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. **Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room?** Children 12 and over will need a Groupon for travel. Children under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Gate 1 Travel directly for child fares 1 (800)-682-3333. _Love to travel? Follow us on [Facebook](http://gr.pn/17RUxNX) and [Twitter](http://gr.pn/1e9KPhk) for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world._
Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- All passport holders should have two or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when traveling to South Africa and Swaziland.
Getting There
- By plane: includes round-trip airfare from New York (gateway based on availability; average flight time is 16 hours)
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Feb 25, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 2/25/14 or promo value expires
- 2/person, +2 as gifts
- Valid only for option bought
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $300/person fee to cancel; 46-day notice or fee of 1/2 Groupon price; 31-day notice or fee of 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
- Airfare non-refundable once booked
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Credit card required at booking/check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- $500 fee to travel solo
- Wheelchairs, walkers, and motorized scooters may not be taken aboard motor coaches
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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