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Day 1
Group report at Bandaranaike International airport for
departure. |
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Day 2
Arrive at Johannesburg International
airport.
Meet/assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon tour of Gold Reef City; Gold Reef City
brims with experiences that the visitor would not find anywhere
else. Experience the package-deal of fun, fantasy and historical
facts offered by Gold Reef City.
International travellers savour the offering of
traditional African music, dance and history found throughout the
complex. And nowhere else will the tourist find such a comprehensive
and colourful depiction of mining life at the turn of the nineteenth
century.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 3
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Pilanesberg National Park.
The Pilanesberg National Park borders on the entertainment complex
of Sun City. The park is 55,000 hectares in extent. It is almost
perfectly circular because it comprises the area of a 1200 million
years old volcano crater with a small lake in the centre.
In the Pilanesberg National Park today live virtually all the animal
species of Southern Africa, including, Lions, Elephants, white and
black Rhinos, Buffaloes, Leopards, Zebras, Hyenas,
Giraffes, Hippos and Crocodiles. Over 300 bird species were counted.
On arrival check-in to lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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Day 4
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Sun City.
Sun City is the South African interpretation of Las Vegas amusement.
The resort complex features a lot of luxurious and entertainment
facilities, namely hotels, amphitheaters, outdoor sights, parks, and
of course, casinos. Adapting the same kind of entertainment used by
Sun City (Las Vegas), the facility also hosts events such as boxing
matches, concerts, and the Miss World beauty pageants.
Aside from the glitz and glamour of the place, the site also has a
nearby golf course and an artificial lake for outdoor water sports.
On arrival check-in to hotel.
Spend the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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Day 5
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast leave for Kruger
National Park.
The world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa offers a
wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the
world.
On arrival check-in to hotel/lodge.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel/lodge |
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Day 6
Breakfast at hotel/lodge.
Morning/afternoon/evening game activities.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel/lodge. |
Day 7
Before breakfast, enjoy game viewing at its
best.
Breakfast at hotel/lodge.
After breakfast leave for Johannesburg taking the Panorama Route.
En route visit The Blyde River Canyon; the third
largest canyon in the world and one of the most spectacular sights
in Africa. View some of the most unusual rock formations.
Then visit God's Window; God's Window is a small
part of a 250km long earthwork of sheer cliffs and extravagant
beauty, with views of canyons,
rock formations and waterfalls, God's Window is truly an area of
breathtaking scenic splendour.
Afterwards visit the Wonder View; located 02 km north of God's
Window at an altitude of 1730 m it is the highest view point in the
area.
Then visit the Lisbon Falls; The Lisbon River plunges
down in a double stream, 90 meters high, over a semicircular rock
face. Get a really spectacular view from the base of the falls.
Then proceed to the town of Pilgrims Rest; a living
museum, the entire town has been declared a national Monument,
taking the visitors to the day of old Transvaal Gold Rush.
Arrive at Johannesburg airport to board flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town transfer to hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
Day 8
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast enjoy a City Tour. A detailed city orientation tour
starting with a trip up the famous Table Mountain by Cable Car.
Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most famous landmark and one of the
city’s greatest attractions. The best views of Cape Town are seen
from the top of Table Mountain.
The Cableway takes you to the summit in under ten minutes and the
cable car's rotating floor ensures that all passengers get a 360
degree aerial view of the city. The views in all directions are
magnificent and the feeling of being on top of the world is what
makes this such a popular destination.
Afterwards visit the Cape Malay Quarter; The Cape Malay Quarter, or
'Bo-Kaap' which sprawls along the slopes of Signal Hill, bordering
the city,
presents a scenario of enduring historic and cultural significance.
The establishment of the Cape Malay people evolved with the Islamic
influences which became their religion and culture during the years
of slavery in Cape Town in the 18th century and beyond. Company’s
Gardens; a large public park and botanical garden and Castle of Good
Hope; the oldest surviving building in South Africa now houses the
military personnel of the South African national defense force in
the Western Cape. The tour thereafter continues to Milnerton
Lighthouse for an opportunity to photograph the majestic Table
Mountain, then a brief stop at Diamond Works; Cape Town's most
exquisite collection of jewellery, offering a rare experience to
visitors. It is a destination where all visitors can learn about
diamond cutting and it has a fully operational diamond-cutting
workshop.
Then be dropped off at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (South Africa's
most visited destination) where the tour ends. Have lunch before
your ferry boat ride to the Robben Island ; Robben Island lies
eleven kilometers off the coast of Cape Town, within clear sight of
the city bowl. It was on this island that Nelson Mandela was held
prisoner for 18 years, much of it under hard labour.
It is now a museum and conservation area and was declared a World
Heritage Site in 1999.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
Day 9
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy the Cape Winelands Tour.
The Cape Winelands is a scenically enchanting region of dramatic
mountains and fertile valleys, planted with vines stretching across
rolling fields. Here farmers enjoy perfect conditions and produce of
the best wines in the world. It is a wonderful combination of small
historic towns, beautiful scenery and wine estates producing
delicious wines and brandies. There are literally hundreds of wine
estates, all offering the chance to sample their unique blends in a
picture-perfect setting.
The tour begins with a short tour of Stellenbosch ;Stellenbosch is
the capital of the Winelands and was the second town to be
established by the Dutch settlers. It is very attractive and full of
old thatched and whitewashed Cape Dutch buildings and historic
national monuments. View the gracious blend of 18-century Cape
Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings as you travel down Dorp
Street. Then proceed to one of the nearby wine estates for a wine
tasting session.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
Day 10
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Johannesburg. Enjoy the vibrancy of the city
of Egoli by starting off with a magnificent panoramic view from the
50th floor of the Carlton Centre; the top of Africa. We continue
through to the northern suburbs and see where Nelson Mandela lives
today. Pass through Hillbrow before reaching Museum Africa where the
history and cultures of the South African Rainbow Nation are well
depicted.
Return to hotel in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. |
Day 11
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast transfer to Johannesburg International airport for
your return flight to Colombo.
Day 12
Arrive in Colombo. |
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