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Rs115,000

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Quick Overview

Fast Facts about South Africa
Borders:         Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho
Time:              3.5 hrs behind India Time
Telephone:     Country code 27; international access 00
Currency:       Rand; ZAR (1 ZAR = Approx. 6.2 `)
Seasons:         Cape Town: cold & wet (May to August); sunny & warm (September to May); Durban & Johannesburg: dry (May to September); wet (October to April)
Population:     46.9 million
Capital:           Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial) and Cape Town (legislative)
Languages:     11 (English, Afrikaans, Ndebele, Sepedi, Setswana, Sotho, Swati, Tshivenda, Xhosa, Xitsonga, and Zulu)

Highlights of the Tour:
Cape Town (3 Nights):            Table Mountain (if weather permits) by Cable Car (Optional), Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Penguin Park, Seal Island And Orientation Tour of Cape Town.
Garden Route(3 Nights):        Knysna Lagoon, Bungee Jumping Bridge, Cango Caves, Cheetah Land and  Crocodile Park And Cango Ostrich Park.
Johannesburg (2 Nights):      “Sun City Day Excursion”

Day 01:    Mumbai – Johannesburg – Port Elizabeth
Assemble at Chattrapati Shivaji International airport to board flight for Johannesburg. Arrive at O R Tambo International airport and proceed for connecting flight for Port Elizabeth. Arrive at and proceed to check in at Hotel Radisson Blu / Similar. Overnight at Port Elizabeth.

Day 02:    Port Elizabeth – George (Approx. 340 kms – 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast we check out from the hotel and proceed towards George via Garden Route. The Garden Route is a popular and scenic stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa. It stretches from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River which is crossed along the N2 coastal highway over the Paul Sauer Bridge in the extreme eastern reach of the Western Cape. On way we visit Bungee Jumping Bridge World Longest Point (Optional), and then after proceed to Knysna Lagoon, after that proceed further to check in at Hotel Hyatt Regency/Similar (5 star). Later time free to explore your unique 5 star property. Overnight at George.

Day 03:    George
After breakfast proceeds to Cango Caves, one of the world's great wonders, to experience the fusion of fantasy with natural beauty in the world's finest stalactite caves. The breathtaking beauty of these fascinating limestone formations in nature’s own sculpted works of arts. Thereafter proceed to Ostrich Farm to avail the ever had opportunity of riding an ostrich or stand on top of ostrich egg. Later on we visit Cheetah Land and crocodile farm. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight at George.

Day 04:    George – Cape Town (Approx. 440 kms – 6 hrs drive)
After enjoying your breakfast proceed to Cape Town. On way to Cape Town stop at Mossel Bay for Tandem Sky Diving (Optional). Skydive Mossel Bay offers you the experience of a lifetime! Do a tandem skydive from 10 000ft strapped to an experienced tandem instructor and enjoy the thrill of free fall on your 1st jump! No experience required. It is said “Skydivers have more fun than people”… Arrive and check in at Hotel Westin / Similar (5 star). Later time free to explore your unique 5 star property. Overnight at Cape Town.

Day 05:    Cape Town
After breakfast proceed to drive up to the cable car station, for a cable car ride up (OPTIONAL) TABLE MOUNTAIN (IF WEATHER PERMITS), South Africa's premiere tourist attraction. The exhilarating assent of Table Mountain provides breathtaking views over the city and its beaches. The Panorama Stretches from Table Bay to False Bay and around the mountain to the Hout bay valley. Thereafter drive to Cape Point (The most South Western Point of the African Continent) and take the "Flying Dutchman" to the top of cape point. Also visit "Cape Of Good Hope". On the way back visit Penguin Park and then drive through the area of millionaires. Return back in the evening. Overnight at Cape Town.

Day 06:    Cape Town
After breakfast we drive towards Hout Bay and take a boat trip to Seal Island a 45 minutes boat trip. Seal Island is a small land mass located 5.7 km off the northern beaches of False Bay, near Cape Town, in South Africa. The island is so named because of the great number of Cape Fur Seals that occupy it. There are a few sea birds as well. It is an outcrop of the Cape granite and rises no more than about six meters above the high tide mark. The island is long and narrow, 800 meter long and only 50 meter wide. There is no vegetation or soil of any significance. Later we proceed for an Orientation City Tour visiting Houses of Parliament, the Castle, Water Front, Malay Quarters and Downtown Business District. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 07:    Cape Town – Johannesburg
After breakfast proceed to Cape Town airport to board flight for Johannesburg Arrive and proceed to Hotel D’Oreale / Similar. Later proceed on half day city tour of Johannesburg, Jo'burg, Jozi, eGoli or 'the city of gold' (never Johannesburg) by far the largest city in South Africa. En route to Johannesburg, we drive by Pretoria – a stately Jacaranda lined city and the administrative capital of South Africa for a panoramic tour. The city’s eastern suburbs are dominated by the historic Union Buildings, where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President of South Africa in 1994 before the largest ever gathering of world leaders. Evening back to hotel and rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight at Johannesburg.

Day 08:    Johannesburg – Sun City – Johannesburg (145 Kms 1 Way – Approx. 2.5 Hrs)
After breakfast we depart for a day excursion to Sun City. Sun City offers a myriad of different entertainment and relaxation opportunities, as well as enough attractions and activities to keep everyone busy. The fabulous Sun City resort complex captivates visitors with its combination of golf, game and gambling. Formerly the gaming Mecca of South Africa, Sun City still attracts those wishing to gamble but also those just wishing to relax. Option to Visit bird aviary or play at the golf course or enjoy Optional activities like Quad biking, Archery, Jet Ski, Parasailing, Motor boats, Banana ride etc. Evening we proceed back to the hotel in Johannesburg.  Overnight at Johannesburg.

Day 09:    Johannesburg – Mumbai
After breakfast proceed to Johannesburg airport to board a flight for Mumbai. Tour ends on arrival with sweet memories.

Tour Cost:
Adult: Rs. 1,15,000/- per person on twin or triple sharing basis
Child:    Rs. 1,10,000/- per child below 12 years sharing with 2 full paying adults.
Avail a discount of Rs. 5000/- if booked before 30 days to departure.

Payment Policy:
Rs 50,000 at the time of booking (non-refundable).
Balance amount 15 days prior to the arrival

Cancellation Policy:
No of Days                                                                 Charges
45 Days or more prior to the date of departure         10% of Tour Cost
44 – 30 Days                                                              25 % of Tour Cost
29 – 15 Days                                                              50 % of Tour Cost
14 – 07 Days                                                              75 % of Tour Cost
Less than 07 Days or No Show                                   100 % of Tour Cost
Note: In case of Cancellation you would be provided Credit note which can be utilized in any International Tour within the span of 1 year.

Notes:
Company reserves the rights to change hotels, schedule & departure dates without any prior notice.   

Tour Cost is calculate on the basis of 1 ZAR = 6.2 INR

Departure Dates:
April: 6 and 20
May: 4, 11, 18 and 25
June: 1

Tour cost includes:

  1. Economy class Airfare with all internal flights Bombay to Bombay as per above route.
  2. All accommodation in above mentioned hotels in South Africa is on Bed & Breakfast.
  3. All transport and Sightseeing by deluxe vehicle In South Africa.
  4. All sightseeing as per the itinerary with entrance fees.
  5. Services of Indian Chef in South Africa.
  6. Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch & dinner by our own chef.
  7. Services of Indian tour manager in South Africa.
  8. Same services to any number of group sizes from 06 people to 200 people.
  9. Travel with Africa's most popular and only luxury tour brand of India: Gem Tours.
  10. “Gem Tours & Travels” is a member of “SA Travel Expert” approved by South African Tourism.
  11. Visa processing charges.


Tour cost does not include:

  1. Cost for optional tours.
  2. Travel Insurance
  3. All expenses of personal nature like tips, mineral water, laundry charges, telephone charges, food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
  4. Any increase in airfare that may come into force prior to the commencement and any increase in the cost of land arrangements or airfare due to increase in fuel prices, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates etc.
  5. Excess baggage charges.
  6. Any items not specifically mentioned in “tour cost includes”.

Visa requirements:

  • Original Passports with 6 Months Validity.
  • 4 Photograph Each (35X45MM White Background Matt Finish).
  • 2 Covering Letter head with duly signed as per passport.
  • Visa Form Duly signed as per passport.
  • Last 3 Years Income tax Returns (Saral Form) Company& Personal.
  • Last 6 Months Bank Statements Updated Till Date Company& Personal.
  • Business Proof viz. M/A, Partnership Deed, Shop n Establishment.
  • Students ID Proof if any (School or College).
  • Any Child Traveling without Parents than Affidavit with Notary Duly signed by both parents as per Passport and attaches Parents Passport Copy which is must.
  • Leave Letter from Employer with Designation mentioned in the Letter along with 3 months Salary Slips or Salary Certificate if any Passenger is employed.

Important Faqs:

  • Please carry a photocopy of your passport and two passport size photographs in case of an Emergency.
  • Keep your passport, money and other valuables separate to your luggage, and even your hand luggage; put everything in a pouch with a shoulder strap so you can access it easily.
  • Carry: Normal clothes, one light woolen cloth, camera, Warm Ear cap, sun glass, personnel medicines with prescription, Umbrella.
  • Rooms - Two to share a room. Single supplement applies where Applicable.
  • Currency South African Rands (Please carry South African Rands) or US Dollars after 2000 year series.
  • Please DO NOT carries any SHARP OBJECT & BATTERIES in your HAND LUGGAGE.
  • Please carry a torch during Safaris.
  • Cape Town and Garden Route could be windy and thus we advise to carry thermal and ear caps as well.
  • South Africa, it’s easy to get Local SIM on airport in just 60 ZAR with instant activation. (Needs passport’s photocopy).
  • 2 pin chargers will work well in shaver’s plug. 3 pin would need adapter which might be available at hotel reception or could buy from Local Store.


Airlines check in time:
Airport reporting time is 3 hours prior to departure for International Flights and one hour prior to domestic flights. Proceed directly to your airline check-in counter and do remember not to carry any sharp objects or any other objects that may not pass security.