Dates: September 27 – October 5th, 2024 (+optional add-on thru Oct 10th)
Arrive:  Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Sept 27, 2024
Depart:  Johannesburg – O.R. Tambo international Airport (JNB), Oct 5th or Oct 10th, 2024
Inclusions:  Cape Town Tours, Privately Guided Safari Tours, Most Meals, Accommodations & Safari Lodges
Ages: LDS Singles of All-Ages

SOUTH AFRICA & ZIMBABWE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

~ Proof of Travel Insurance is required by the host company “Africa Travels” to participate on the tour.

~ US Citizens are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond date of exit. 

~ Passport Blank Pages: If you are planning to arrive to Zimbabwe via South Africa, please ensure that you have at least 6 blank pages in your passport. South Africa requires two clean, consecutive pages for each transit through South Africa. You will need two pages to transit South Africa in each direction, and two pages to enter Zimbabwe. South African officials take this requirement very seriously and will turn you around if you do not have sufficient pages.  YOU WILL BE DENIED ENTRY if you do not have two consecutive blank visa pages in your passport when entering and re-entering South Africa. This does not include the endorsement pages.  

~ Tourist Visas: You do not need a tourist visa if staying less than 90 days in South Africa.  If you are traveling to Zimbabwe for tourism, business, or transit, you may obtain a visa at the airports or other border ports-of-entry. There is currently no option of getting a Zimbabwean tourist visa in advance through the Zimbabwean Embassy in Washington. You can expect to pay USD $30 for a 30-day/single-entry visa.

~ Immunizations: Travelers entering South Africa from WHO-designated countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission must present their current and valid International Certificate of Vaccination as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) (“yellow card”).  You do NOT have to prove immunization for Covid-19 or have a negative test to enter.

*Sources & Travel.State.Gov

Highlights

This Tour and safari showcases some of the best destinations in Southern Africa. Experience South Africa’s unique highlights and premier destinations while indulging in sublime luxury and comfort. Explore the rich tapestry of landscapes and seascapes, cosmopolitan cites and pristine wildlife reserves. Visit the world-class museums and inviting beaches or enjoy the views from the top of iconic Table Mountain. Collect a photographic gallery of the magnificent Big Five in the world renowned Kapama Private Game Reserve. Be awed by the majesty of Victoria Falls and the “smoke that thunders.”

• Explore the Kapama Private Game Reserve on twice daily game drives, go off road, in search of Africa’s iconic Big Five.
• Discover beautiful Cape Town, on a guided tour, drink in the sweeping views of the city from the top of legendary Table Mountain and along the stunning coastline of “The Fairest Cape.”
• Experience a tranquil sunset cruise on the Ra-Ikane River and watch the sun bid adieu in a heart-wrenching display of color.
• Enjoy luxurious award-winning accommodations and dining in Cape Town and pleasant safari lodging with uninterrupted views in the bushveld.

Pricing

(Last day to register is May 16, 2024)

4-Nights Double Occupancy:  $2,749

4-Night Single occupancy: $3,349

*Airfare To/from JNB included

Terms and Conditions

• Rates are subject to change at any time.
• Pricing is per person.
• Full Payment is due at time of booking. 
• Reservations are non-refundable.
• Africa Travels” reserves the right to increase prices due to changes in tariffs, taxes, exchange rates, or fuel surcharges.

Accommodations

1. Commodore Hotel – Cape Town Lodge

This 4-star The Commodore Hotel Cape Town is situated close to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers free shuttle bus service, 24-hour reception. The hotel welcomes guests in Waterfront district close to V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall, and features steam baths and a Jacuzzi.  Staying guests are welcome to use a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea making equipment. Bathrooms come with a roll in shower and a separate toilet together with hairdryers and bathrobes.  Set in the historic part of Cape Town, in 10 minutes’ drive away from Gardens Shopping Centre. The hotel is located an 11-minute stroll away from Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town. The luxury property is 2.7 km of the Gardens Centre. 

2. Kapama River Lodge – Kapama Private Game ReserveLodge

The largest of the Kapama Private Game Reserve camps, River Lodge’s wide, open spaces and airy design are a constant reminder that you’re sleeping under the African sky. Besides the luxury five-star accommodation, River Lodge is more festive and social.  Escape to a place away from time, and indulge in one of the finest safari lodges near the Kruger National Park.

Tucked away in the privacy of the russet bushwillow trees surrounding our African spa, these suites feature magnificent floor-to-ceiling glass doors and frameless windows that offer expansive views of the reserve – even from your bathroom.  For those looking to find their zen, the spa suites come highly recommended. Each suite is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, coffee and tea-making facilities, a minibar, as well as a lock-up safe and international plugs.

3. DAVINCI Hotel and Suites – Johannesburg

Located on Nelson Mandela Square, the DAVINCI Hotel and Suites offers comfort and convenience in the heart of the Sandton business and shopping district. The luxury hotel feature en-suite bathrooms and separate shower, HD LCD televisions, individually controlled air-conditioning, direct dialing telephone, electronic safe, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary internet access. Dining options within the hotel and nearby cater to all cravings, from fine cuisine to light casual meals. Take time to dip in the infinity edge swimming pool. 

OPTIONAL 4-NIGHT ADD-ON

Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls – Ilala Lodge

Ilala Lodge Hotel offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. 

The award-winning Cassia Restaurant at Ilala Lodge Hotel is famous for its delicious gourmet cuisine and attracts guests worldwide. Diners can see the spray and hear the sounds of Victoria Falls, locally known as the ‘Smoke That Thunders’, while they enjoy the al-fresco dining under the starry African skies that the Cassia Restaurant offers. Wild animals, such as warthog and impala, often graze on the hotel lawns and entertain guests during mealtime.

Located on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River, Ilala Lodge Hotel is geographically the closest hotel to the magnificent Victoria Falls and is easily accessible to the town centre. Explore the lush wilderness surrounding the town on a game drive, surf the rapids on a Zambezi River white-water rafting expedition, get your heart racing as you bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge, or view the Falls from the exhilarating angle of Devil’s Pools on the edge of the plunging water. You can also enjoy a legendary Zimbabwean sunset from the comfort of the elegant Ra-Ikane river cruisers.