ZANZIBAR ITINERARY
(5 nights / 6 days from $1,700 including flights from Malawi)


Depart on Fridays from Lilongwe on QM6204 to Dar Es Salaam 0920 1300.
Arrive and transfer to domestic departures and connect with Coastal flight to Zanzibar departing at 1530 – met on arrival in Zanzibar and transferred to one of the following hotels

Blue Bay

Breezes Beach Club

Return on Wednesday – transfer back to Zanzibar airport for flight to Dar es Salaam departing at 1715 – connect with Air Malawi to Lilongwe - QM6203 1915 2055

End of arrangements

Includes: flights Lilongwe/Dar / Zanzibar return, 5 nights accommodation on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis, airport transfers in Zanzibar
Excludes: visa fees , drinks, lunch , excursions and activities, items of a personal nature
Valid for travel between 20 Dec 09 and 15 March 2010

Valid until 15 March 2010

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170USD per person per night sharing a room (min 2 nights) - MALAWI RESIDENTS ONLY

This fantastic special deal offer you
- A more personal safari experience with a maximum of just 4 guests to a vehicle
- A relaxing half hour FREE spa treatment at their Bush Spa
- A delicious breakfast in the bush
- A private guide and vehicle for any group of 4 adults or more

Includes - accommodation, all meals, 2 activities a day, half hour spa treatment
Excludes - drinks, national park fees, Zambian visa fees, transport to South Luangwa

Valid until 15 January 2010

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1000USD per person for the 4 night package - MALAWI RESIDENTS ONLY
Valid 20 January - 30 March 2010

- 2 nights shared accommodation at Kapani Lodge
- 2 nights shared accommodation at Kakuli Camp - remote bush camp
- 2 gameviewing activities a day including boat transfers between the camps

Excludes - drinks, national park fees, Zambian visa fees, transport to South Luangwa NP

Valid until 30 March 2010

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FROM USD 2,860 per person based on shared accommodation

Highlights
· Seek out the ‘Big Five’ in the Kruger National Park.
· Orientation city tour of Maputo.
· Full day at leisure at the beach, regarded as one of Southern Africa’s best beaches.
· Visit Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, famous for its white rhino conservation efforts.
· Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake St Lucia – A World Heritage Site.
· Tour of Ngwenya Mine, arguably one of the oldest in the world, dating back to 42 000 BC!

SET DEPARTURE DATES (13th Nov / 27 Nov / 8 Jan / 22 Jan) and other dates throughout next year on request


Day 1 (Fri) – Deaprt Lilongwe on SAA for Johannesburg - met on arrival in Johannesburg and trabsfered to Garden Court sandton City
2 nights in Johannesburg for shopping before the trip begins

Day 3: (Sun) Malalane
Transfer to Johannesburg Airport for flight to Krufer Mpumulnaga (0850/0945) – Met on arrival depart from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport by 12h00 and proceed to the Jane Goodall Institute – Chimpanzee Eden, for a unique opportunity to see chimpanzees in semi-wild surroundings in the first and only sanctuary in South Africa. Afterwards we continue to your hotel which is located on the banks of the Crocodile River, a natural boundary of the Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Rio Vista Lodge or similar

Day 4: (Mon) Kruger National Park (B)
Early this morning we head into the Kruger National Park for a full day’s game viewing in our closed vehicle. Together with your experienced and qualified guide you will search for creatures big and small in the magnificent reserve, which is home to the ‘Big Five’. Return late afternoon in time to witness a typical
African sunset, weather permitting, from the hotel’s deck overlooking the Crocodile River.
Accommodation: Rio Vista Lodge or similar

Day 5: (Tue) Mozambique (BD)
We depart for Mozambique today, for an interesting orientation tour covering the historical, cultural and scenic palm lined beachfront sights of Maputo, the Capital of Mozambique. After lunch (own account), a ferry ride across Maputo Harbour brings us to the start of our 4x4 adventure, 110 kilometres south, to our lodge located along a beautiful, isolated and relatively untouched area of Africa.
Accommodation: Ponta Mamoli Lodge or similar

Day 6: (Wed) Mozambique (BD)
A full day at this remarkable beach resort. Relax in the sun on what is regarded as one of Southern Africa’s best beaches, or take advantage of the many optional extra activities on offer, including scubadiving, deep-sea fishing, fly-fishing, rock surf fishing or horse riding. Keep your eyes peeled for wild dolphins and the odd whales and whale sharks which are known to visit the area.
Accommodation: Ponta Mamoli Lodge or similar

Day 7: (Thu) Hluhluwe / St Lucia (B)
Later this morning we visit a local orphanage which is run by a dedicated NGO organization determined to improve the lives of the local Mozambique people. A short drive will take us into rural northern Zululand, where we will proceed to the town of Hluhluwe in time for lunch (own account). A short ride further will bring us to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park for an afternoon game drive. This reserve is the oldest in Africa, renowned for its white rhino conservation, as well as being home to the ‘Big Five’ plus an abundance of other animal species. After what will hopefully be a rewarding day’s game viewing, we proceed to the town of St Lucia reminiscing about the day’s sightings.
Accommodation: Elephant Lake Hotel or similar

Day 8: (Fri) St Lucia (B)
This morning we visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (Greater St Lucia Wetland Park), South Africa’s first World Heritage Site, for a 2-hour boat cruise on the estuary, home to a huge variety of birdlife and hundreds of crocodiles and hippo. Your afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. You way wish to take an optional extra
game drive through Eastern Shores Game Reserve and spend time at the beach at Cape Vidal (where you can also do some snorkelling) or alternatively you may wish to do an optional extra afternoon open vehicle game drive into Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
Accommodation: Elephant Lake Hotel or similar

Day 9: (Sat) Swaziland (BD)
We depart early morning for the second smallest country in Africa, Swaziland. We pass through scenic mountainous countryside, before arriving at Ngwenya Mine, reportedly the oldest in the world, dating back to 42 000 BC! A local Swazi guide will fascinate you with its history, which was mined by the Khoisan and Nguni people thousands of years ago for Ochre, used for ceremonial purposes. Afterwards we continue to our lodge which is situated close to the beautiful Malalotja Mountain Reserve.
Accommodation: Hawane Lodge or similar
Day 10: (Sun) Swaziland / Mpumalanga (B)
This morning we visit the Nsangwini Rock Art (weather conditions permitting and walking shoes essential).
These rock paintings, created by the Khoisan people recording their fascinating history, are painted on the
oldest rock formations on earth. Thereafter we cross the Jeppes Reef Border back into South Africa where your 3 Country tour ends with a drop off at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport by 13h00. For flight back to Johannesburg
Overnight Mondior Hotel Johannesburg Airport
Day 11 (mon) – fly back to Malawi
End of arrangements
Included
Transportation
· Tour in a specially modified 4x4 air-conditioned 4/10 seater overland vehicles Starting from Mpumulanga Airport

Professionally Escorted
· Discover Kruger, Mozambique, St Lucia and Swaziland with our professional Tour Guide.

Accommodation
· Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
· Accommodation in Mozambique and Swaziland have ceiling fans only.
· All accommodation is of a 3 star standard.

Dining Inclusions
· 10 Breakfasts.
· 3 Dinners.

Plus
· Hotel porterage included.
· Kruger National Park Conservation Levy included.
· KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife Reserve Conservation Levy included.

Please Note
· Visa conditions apply for Mozambique and Swaziland and passports are required.
· Minimum 2 and maximum 10 passengers.
· No children under 12 permitted

Valid until 31 March 2010

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