All Gay Luxurious South Africa Tour

ALL GAY LUXURIOUS SOUTH AFRICA TOUR

Where:	South Africa - Africa
When:	October 16 to 26, 2008
Clientele:	Men & Women Welcome

Escape to South Africa and embark on adventurous safaris in the bush, tracking a pride of lions returning from the night's hunt, sip internationally renowned wines in Stellenbosch and explore the gay Mecca knows as Cape Town.

Not only will all of this come true on your guided tour of South Africa with us, but you will also relax in luxurious accommodations and follow the paths of wild animals by foot with our bush walks. Join us for a vacation that will truly be Memorable!

Highlights

Enjoy numerous safaris in search of lions, elephants, rhinos and much more in Kruger National Park
Tour vineyards & taste some award wining South African wines
Explore the vibrant and ever popular gay Mecca, Cape Town
Relax in luxury accommodations
Enjoy free time on your own to discover South Africa at your pace

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ITINERARY

Date	Description
Oct 16	Depart from Home Depart from your home today for your international flight to Johannesburg, South Africa.
Oct 17	Johannesburg Arrival in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel. This evening we host a welcome dinner so we may better acquainted. Relax and enjoy the colorful brand of African hospitality serving an extensive buffet as rich and exciting as the many diverse cultures it draws from. Live performers will entertain you to indigenous theater, dance and traditional storytelling. Meals: D.
Oct 18	Johannesburg to Kruger National Park We transfer to the airport for our short flight to Kruger National Park, one of the most famous national parks in the world and the oldest one in Africa. There are 147 species of mammals including the Big Five. We will be staying at the Lukimbi. This luxury resort offers the supreme comfort if 16 luxury suites overlooking the Lwakahle River, a favorite watering hole for elephants and buffalo. After checking in we experience our first safari game drive. What will we see? A lion? Rhino? Afterwards enjoy a rewarding toast in the bush. This evening feast on a Boma dinner. Meals: B, D.
Oct 19	Kruger National Park We continue to explore the park on a whole day of Safaris. After breakfast join your safari guide for a bush walk in the park for a unique safari experience. This afternoon we enjoy another safari as well as "sundowners" in the bush. Meals: B, L, D.
Oct 20	Kruger National Park We continue to explore the park on a whole day of Safaris. Alternatively we will offer an optional tour of the Panorama Route, which offers breathtaking viewpoints of the country. Visit God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and Blyde River Canyon. This evening we gather for traditional dinner. Meals: B, L, D.
Oct 21	Kruger National Park to Franschhoek Transfer to the airport for our flight to Cape Town. We drive the short distance to Franschhoek, a classic wine territory of the Western Cape. Franschhoek is set in a valley with a strong French Huguenot heritage and many farms and street names bear testament to this. This afternoon we enjoy a wine tasting at a local farm. Our hotel this evening is the small luxurious Mont Rochelle. Meals: B.
Oct 22	Cape Winelands Tour-Cape Town We depart this morning for Paarl and visit the Taal Monument as well as enjoy another wine tasting at a local estate. Excellent microclimates, good soil and a tradition of cultivating legendary red such as Roodeberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, port and Shiraz qualify this area for the title of first "Red Route" in the world. Paarl offers architectural heritage, breathtaking scenery and many nature trails. We continue to the wine area of Stellenbosch. A high percentage of award wining wines originate from this superb growing area. Lunch will be followed by wine tasting. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Meals: B, L.
Oct 23	Cape Town This morning we head off to Cape Town, one of most sought after destinations in Africa . The fairest Cape as it is known throughout the world for its scenic splendor and cosmopolitan sophistication. It is in Cape Town that the Rainbow Nation really covers the spectrum with cultural diversity. We visit Table Mountain and board a cable car for a ride to the top. Table Mountain is probably the most famous landmark in Cape Town and offers spectacular views of the city. Afterwards we take a trip to Robben Island, the infamous site where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. We check into our luxurious hotel, the Metropole, perfectly situated in the centre of Cape Town. Later this evening we enjoy dinner together at the African Café. Meals: B, D.
Oct 24	Cape Town Today we find out what makes Cape Town so famous. We drive out to the Cape Peninsula including a visit to Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak Drive, followed by the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Here we have the opportunity to reach the summit by monorail where one can view the meeting of the two oceans. After our included lunch we visit the Boulders Penguin Colony and then return to Cape Town where the evening is at leisure. Meals: B, L.
Oct 25	Free Day / Cape Town Pride Today is completely free for you to enjoy Cape Town on your own pace. We will have a number of suggestions for how you can spend your day enjoying some of the best Cape Town has to offer. This evening we host a farewell dinner as we share memories of our times in the African bush and in the beautiful cape. Meals: B, D.
Oct 26	Return Home Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and connect for your return flight home. Meals: B.

RATE

$3,595 USD per person (land only plus domestic airfare).
EARLY BIRDS SAVE $100!

Single Suplement: $1,100 USD. Not Required. We can match you with another traveler should you wish at no cost. Price includes: all activities outlined in the itinerary; all ground transportation; services of a specialized local guide; services of a tours escort throughout the trip with a minimum participation of 6; all hotels and meals mentioned. Not included: round-trip international air transportation to and from South Africa/Zambia; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, laundry, telephone calls, faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature as well as customary tips to drivers and guides; domestic airfare currently $300 US, which we can book for you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Hotels:
Johannesburg: Garden Court Sandton City (4*) - An excellent base for tourists, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the upmarket Sandton City and Sandton Square shopping centres. The hotel facilities include and outdoor pool, restaurant and bar.
Kruger: Lukimbi Safari Lodge (5 stars) - Lukimbi is a luxury safari lodge situated in the southern section of Kruger National Park. The lodge has exclusive use of 15000 ha of prime bushveld where no other vehicles are permitted. The Lukimbi lodge offers the supreme comfort of 16 luxury suites overlooking the Lwakahle River. This river is a favorite drinking place for elephants and buffalo and the adjacent plains are host to a variety of antelope. Each suite has a private deck where guests can relax in privacy, apart from the variety of other decks built around the lodge. Each suite features handcrafted marbled baths as well as spacious showers both inside and outside. Other facilities in the lodge include a swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.
Franschoek: Mont Rochelle, Merlot Rooms (5 stars) - Mont Rochelle Hotel invites you to relax in one of the luxurious bedrooms and suites, most of which offer spectacular views across the valleys and vines of Franschhoek. Each of the 16 bedrooms and 6 suites is individually decorated, creating a unique ambiance. En suite bathrooms, telephones, televisions, safes, under-floor heating, air-conditioning and in-room refreshment facilities are amongst the facilities of each room.
Cape Town: Protea Hotel Fire & Ice (4 star+) - If you're looking for something different, you've definitely come to the right place. We'll have you climbing the walls ... no, really, there's a 5 storey climbing wall on the outside of the building. Hang around in our reception area (literally) ... we have a hanging chair for those who really like to "hang around". Swim around our restaurant ... the glass walls between our restaurant and pool, along with the fantastic lighting, definitely draw a lot of interest. In short, stay with us and go with the flow. Whatever your heart desires, you'll find it here or we'll find it for you. Protea Hotel Fire & Ice offers you a place to chill, a base from which to explore and a friendly place to call home at the end of each day.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are not required to have visas to enter South Africa. You must have a valid passport. Visas are required for travel to Zambia which may be obtained upon arrival at the airport.

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to South Africa but the government does recommend vaccination against yellow fever and Cholera as well as taking Anti-Malaria pills. We also recommend hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines. Also we recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date. Please contact your health care provider as soon as you have registered for this tour. You should check with your doctor to determine which vaccines you will need.

Currency and Money Issues:
The currency is the South Africa Rand (ZAR). Many banks and hotels exchange foreign currency. Credit cards (Visa and Master Card) are accepted, as are traveler's checks, preferably in U.S. dollars which may be exchanged at banks, some hotels, and foreign exchange offices. Do not rely on your American Express Card or Diners Card as many establishments do not accept this card. We recommended a combination of US Dollars in Cash, some small bills for tips at restaurants etc... and the rest in $50 or $100 bills and your credit card which you would be able to withdraw cash from ATM machines if you needed to.