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ANTES DEL CRUCERO: KRUGER AND KAPAMA KARULA LODGE CODE: JNBL59
Enjoy one night in Johannesburg before making the journey to the greater Kruger area where you will stay at the flagship lodge of the Kapama Private Game Reserve - Karula. Kapama Private Game Reserve offers guests a first-rate wildlife experience set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Home to Africa’s famous Big-5, as well as 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds, your day and evening safaris will not disappoint. Your safari adventure will conclude with one evening in Cape Town before boarding the ship.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa.
Kapama Karula Lodge:
Effortlessly elegant and stylish, Karula will steal the breath of even the most seasoned traveler. This luxury safari accommodation lodge near the Kruger National Park is every discerning traveler’s perfect escape. The superior villas feature wrap-around glass sliding doors that open onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River. Enjoy something refreshing from your personal minibar while lazing around in your own heated pool or relaxing on the patio. After a day in the bush, you can take a spectacular shower under the stars in your outdoor shower or, if the weather’s a bit chillier, cuddle up in your opulent villa while sipping champagne or any of their selection of fine wines available to you.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area by a local representative and assisted on the short walk (approximately 300 yards/900 feet) from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.
The earliest check-in time allowed at the hotel is 2:00pm, although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier.
Resto de la tarde libre. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Please note that guests who fail to arrive by Day 1 of their land program will be considered a no-show and hotel space for the duration of the program will be released. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and walking back to the airport terminal.
Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage (1 piece per person) and checking in for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving at the Hoedspruit airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to your private game reserve in the greater Kruger area.
Check-in is followed by free time at the lodge to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Later in the day enjoy afternoon tea followed by an evening game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy sundowners in the bush and then dinner at the lodge upon your return.
DÍA 3
You will spend the entire day on the reserve, where two game drives and all meals including high tea are included.
DÍA 4
Depending on your flight time, you may or may not have time for a morning game drive. After breakfast and check-out formalities, transfer back to the Hoedspruit and depart on a domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the city. Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
Your hotel is conveniently situated in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which is filled with all kinds of shops and eateries for you to enjoy. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure and meals are on your own.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
DÍA 5
Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning in Cape Town. Check out is at 12:00pm and shortly thereafter the group will be transferred to the pier for embarkation.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:00am Breakfast at your hotel and then check out
7:30am Short walk from your hotel to the airport terminal
8:00am A local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage and check in for your flight to Hoedspruit
9:50am Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
10:50am On arrival, collect luggage and transfer to your lodge
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by check-in and free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast followed by free time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge
DAY 4 - Timings subject to change depending on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast followed by free time at the lodge
10:30am Check-out time from lodge
11:30am Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport
12:50pm Check-in for the flight to Cape Town – direct flights not guaranteed
1:50pm Flight Hoedspruit – Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:25pm Arrive Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel
5:30pm Approximate arrival and check in. Noche libre y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at Table Bay or similar hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
12:15pm Transfer to the port for embarkation
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
For the flights from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit and Hoedspruit to Cape Town, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) for the flights to/from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit.
Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person max 23kg/50lbs) will be collected and shipped to Cape Town via “U-Bag”. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
On all flights, passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documentación
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to South Africa as some nationals are required to have a visa to enter the country. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.
Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 12 368 0600
Table Bay Hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 406 5000
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar– Standard deluxe double room including breakfast
*Two nights at Kapama Karula Lodge – Villa (Full Board - all meals & game drives)
*One night at Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town or similar hotel – Luxury twin room
*Local and select premium beverages during meals at your safari establishment
*Transfers
*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles
*Domestic economy class flights - Johannesburg - Hoedspruit – Cape Town – direct flights not guaranteed
*Excess luggage storage in Cape Town from Days 2-4 – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person
*Luggage transfer from the hotel to the ship on Day 5
*Porerage allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees – recommended to obtain Zimbabwe Visa in advance of travel
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE CHILWERO - 2025 CODE: JNBLG8
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This Pre-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg, South Africa; therefore, guests need to fly into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DAY 1 - 30 de mayo de 2025
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Meal will be on your own today.
DAY 2 - 31 de mayo de 2025
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person (23 kg/50 lbs), excess luggage (1 piece per person, 23 kg/50 lbs) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.
If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3 – 1 de junio de 2025
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DAY 4 - 2 de junio de 2025
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to purchased for Zimbabwe). The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on time spent at the border.
On arrival at the Victoria Falls hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DAY 5 – 3 de junio de 2025
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a regional flight to Cape Town.
In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DAY 6 – 4 de junio de 2025
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a brief city orientation tour.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers and meet and greet are not included.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport
You will be met after Customs, Immigration and luggage claim and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Almuerzo y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
9:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana
9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane
11:50am Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
A very light snack is served on the flight
1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge
2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 3
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Check-out formalities
11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required
12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Check in time
Spend the afternoon at leisure
6:30pm Transfer from hotel to the Zambezi River and jetty
8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Cape Town
11:15am Check-in time for your flight to Cape Town
1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served during flight
4:20pm Arrival into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle
5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
Dinner will be on your own
Guests reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Johannesburg
Overnight and the Victoria and Alfred Hotel
DÍA 6
6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
•The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
•Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari. A private safari vehicle would be required at additional cost.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
June is typically the coolest month of the year in Victoria Falls with average temperatures between 50°F - 72°F (10°C - 22°C)
In Botswana, the average morning temperature in June is 6°C/42°F. Afternoons will be more pleasant with temperatures around 25°C/78°F. Bring warm extra layers for game drives.
Qué debe traer:
Long trousers and warm fleece tops and jackets are required for this time of year. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis are also recommended.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar.
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
This program travels between South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
•Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana
•Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border by road between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $80 USD per person (subject to change)
•Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should each Government implement new rules and tariffs
•Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages
•Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel
Please consult your local South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe embassies for the most up to date visa requirements pertaining to your nationality and in particular for this land program.
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
•1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg, bed and breakfast (standard double room) or similar
•2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
•1 night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable Wing Room)
•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
•1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
•Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport
•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
•Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Cape Town
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
•Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
•Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
•Optional tours provided at the lodge or Victoria Falls Hotel
•Visa fees
•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights in addition to what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - VICTORIA FALLS AND HWANGE NATIONAL PARK CODE: JNBLH1
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POST - LUXURY SAFARI - LION SANDS NARINA LODGE CODE: JNBL11
Spend two nights at a luxury lodge in or near Kruger Game Reserve and enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on several game drives into the bush.
Aviso: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights must be out of the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
LION SANDS NARINA LODGE
Situated in the south of the Kruger National Park and perched among a canopy of 100-year old trees overlooking the Sabie River, the style of Narina is that of a luxurious treehouse, where the main areas link to the nine private suites via raised wooden walkways. The thick green foliage beneath the overhanging roof of trees has a particular sound to it.
Nine luxury suites each afford complete privacy, and whether you choose to spend time at your private plunge pool overlooking the river, reclining on the couch in your lounge, lazing on your bed with a good book, or soaking in a bubble bath, you will not be cheated of the breathtaking panorama.
Kruger National Park covers more than two million hectares and is home to more mammal species than any other game reserve on the continent.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Following disembarkation from the ship, you will transfer to your hotel for the evening. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every attempt will be made to have your room available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. In the mean-time, guests are welcome to store luggage with the Concierge and head out into Cape Town to explore. The hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Comidas por su cuenta.
Día 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the Cape Town Airport for your direct flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodges. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on time of departure, enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time and any excess luggage that was shipped from Cape Town will be awaiting you at the hotel.
Día 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 10:00am. You will be transferred to the airport based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
DÍA 1
9:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel A brief city orientation tour will be given en-route
1:00pm Arrival at the hotel
2:00pm Official check in time
Afternoon and evening at leisure, meals on own
Overnight at Table Bay Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
8:30am Depart for the Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check in for your flight to Skukuza
Excess luggage will be collected and shipped to Johannesburg
10:35am Flight to Skukuza Airport (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive at Skukuza Airport & transfer to your lodge
2:00pm Check-in on arrival and time to freshen up
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands Narina Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with qualified ranger
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands Narina Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Fights to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg
3:30pm Transfer to your hotel for the evening
4:30pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the 54 on Bath Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
10:00am Check out
Transfers will be arranged to the Johannesburg International Airport based on your flight details. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El horario del registro de salida es a las 10:00 h (el horario está sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: Todos los huéspedes que reserven sus vuelos de manera independiente deben asegurarse de que la línea de cruceros tenga los detalles de la fecha de su vuelo más actualizados para que se puedan organizar los traslados al aeropuerto. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.
Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta o si su vuelo no se realiza el último día del programa, los traslados no estarán incluidos.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 10:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At Narina Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all of the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.
Alojamiento:
54 on Bath Hotel
54 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 344 8500
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Table Bay Hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 406 5000
El programa incluye:
*One night at Table Bay Hotel or similar in Cape Town – Luxury king or twin room
*Two nights at Lion Sands Narina Lodge – Luxury Suite, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the 54 on Bath Hotel or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserves
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
* Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the most current and updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged; however, should you book additional hotel nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST- VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE GAME LODGE - 2025 CODE: JNBLG9
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DAY 1 - 4 de junio de 2025
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DAY 2 - 5 de junio de 2025
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Victoria Falls, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will then be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Aviso: Visas are required for Zimbabwe and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.
After check-in, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DAY 3 – 6 de junio de 2025
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Continue by road across the Zimbabwe – Botswana border to Chobe Game Lodge.
Chobe Game Lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity inside the Chobe National Park. A quiet spot on one of the many expansive viewing decks, the private jetty or comfortable lounge on the boardwalk is never far away. Each offers a different perspective on the unique wilderness that surrounds the lodge.
Every one of the elegantly designed guest rooms is air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms and a large terrace facing the Chobe River.
Check in, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4 – 7 de junio de 2025
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DAY 5 – 8 de junio de 2025
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer to the Kasane Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DAY 6 – 9 de junio de 2025
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel
Day 2 – timings and activities subject to change based on flight details.
6:00am Early breakfast and check-out
6:45am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport and check-in
9:45am Flight Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:45pm Arrival in Victoria Falls, you are met and transferred to your hotel
1:30pm On arrival at hotel, enjoy lunch, followed by check-in formalities
Leisure time to relax and enjoy hotel facilities
3:45pm Gather in the reception area
4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River and jetty
4:30pm Depart on a sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
8:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DÍA 3
8:00am After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Drive cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Game Lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Time to freshen up and enjoy your surroundings
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or free time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive time permitting
11:00am Check-out and transfer to the Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
2:10pm Flight from Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served on board
3:55pm Arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport
4:30pm You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight
The evening and dinner are at leisure
Guests are reunited with any luggage was shipped from Cape Town
Almuerzo y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 6 del programa.
Traslados:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
•The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
•Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari. A private safari vehicle would be required at additional cost.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
June is typically the coolest month of the year in Victoria Falls with average temperatures between 50°F - 72°F (10°C - 22°C)
In Botswana, the average morning temperature in June is 6°C/42°F. Afternoons will be more pleasant with temperatures around 25°C/78°F. Bring warm extra layers for game drives.
Qué debe traer:
Long trousers and warm fleece tops and jackets are required for this time of year. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis are also recommended.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar.
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped from Cape Town and stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
This program travels between South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.
•Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana
•Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained at the airport when arriving in Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $80 USD per person (subject to change)
•Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should each Government implement new rules and tariffs
•Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages
•Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel
Please consult your local South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe embassies for the most up to date visa requirements pertaining to your nationality and in particular for this land program.
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents. Guests are responsible to make sure that there are enough pages in their passports for any visas that are required – Minimum two pages for each visa.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
•1 night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable Wing Room)
•2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
•1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg, bed and breakfast (standard double room) or similar
•1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
•Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport
•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
•Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier from Cape Town
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, departure assistance is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, assistance will not be provided.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
•Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
•Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
•Visa fees
•Any other services not mentioned above
•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST -ASG- WILDLIFE AND WARRIORS IN ZULULAND-2023 CODE: JNBL91
Look for Africa’s famed Big Five on game drives through the private Manyoni Private Game Reserve and see a battlefield that was a turning point in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
AVISO: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart out of the Johannesburg International Airport (OR Tambo). Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a transfer to the airport and flight to Durban.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Upon arrival in Durban you will have a scenic drive of approximately 4 hours to the Manyoni Private Game Reserve to begin your safari.
This private reserve is home to a wide selection of wildlife including a variety of endangered species and the world-renowned Big Five. The area’s vast range of diverse habitats allows the reserve to support an array of wildlife species while also attracting an abundant variety of birdlife. Providing a safe haven to over 70 mammal species, Manyoni is home to impressive populations of giraffe, kudu, nyala, wildebeest, zebra and much more.
Arrive at the five-star award winning Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge which consists of eight well appointed, stone chalets nestled in the cliff tops overlooking the river below. Each has its own hammock and plunge pool on a private balcony as well as a mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, mosquito nets over the beds and an en-suite bathroom with twin vanities.
Enjoy lunch and some free time at the lodge before you set out on your afternoon game drive in one of South Africa’s most renowned wildlife regions. This first afternoon will surely evoke many emotions as you discover amazing wildlife interactions and search for the BIG 5 in the cooling afternoon and into the darkness of the night.
Returning the lodge, choose to freshen up before dinner or grab a drink at the camps bar and relax in the lounge.
As the day comes to end, you can sit around the bonfire and share stories of the day’s wildlife encounters with the other guests or retire to your chalet to enjoy a sherry on your deck, listening to Africa’s night chorus of distant lion roars, hyenas whooping or baboons barking in the river bed below.
DÍA 2
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
Around mid-day you will have the opportunity to go and visit a local water hole where wildlife come to cool off and hydrate. This is all about sitting quietly, relaxing and taking in all of nature’s splendor.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to Fugitives drift.
KwaZulu Natal, also known as KZN, is steeped in history and littered with battlefields from the struggles of the Zulu Civil Wars, to their clashes with the Boers and the British. This picturesque area features sweeping views of rolling hills scattered with rugged rock formations. The most well-known and well-visited sites are those of the legendary Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift took place on the same day, lodging the Zulus firmly at the top of great warrior nations.
Arrive at the spectacular Fugitives’ Drift property this afternoon. A Natural Heritage Site, it overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Spacious and luxurious en-suite cottages have private verandahs, air-conditioning, and both inside and outside showers. The lodge has a swimming pool, library, and excellent museum.
Enjoy afternoon tea before departing on an afternoon tour of the Rorke’s Drift battlefield.
The battle of Rorke’s Drift is one of the most famous battles in the English-speaking world and was later the subject of the 1964 Hollywood blockbuster, Zulu.
A brave small band of British soldiers, many sick and disabled, held out all night against an overwhelming Zulu force. Douglas Rattray’s emotionally charged talk covers the battle at Rorke’s Drift through the experiences of the individual soldiers who, through great acts of selflessness and bravery, managed to hold out in the face of such dire odds.
Eleven Victoria Crosses and five Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded for actions at Rorke’s Drift, restoring British military honor and securing its reputation as one of the most remarkable stands in British military history.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
DÍA 4
After breakfast depart for a tour of Isandlwana Battlefield.
The stories of the Anglo-Zulu war have endured for almost a century and a half. The epic of Isandlwana was a battle which shook imperial Britain to its core and questioned the illusion of European superiority. How did a force, armed largely with spears and shields, overcome a modern British army?
On the way to Isandlwana, listen to audio narrated by David Rattray which gives a background to the Anglo-Zulu War. There is a stop for a comfort break and to view the museum at Isandlwana. Afterwards the lecture on the battlefield begins and refreshments are served while you listen. Another audio, this time describing the story of the survivors and events after the battle of Isandlwana, is played en route back to the Lodge.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast before before setting out for the drive to Johannesburg through the unbelievably scenic drakensburg mountain range. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours and will have rest stops along the way.
Arriving in Johannesburg, check-in to the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel conveniently located at the airport. Here you will be reunited with your luggage. This evening is at your leisure and dinner is on your own. Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the short walk to your check-in counter based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:00am Breakfast
6:30am Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your tour leader and proceed to the Cape Town International Airport.
7:45am Check in for flight - (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
10:45am Arrival into Durban
11:15am Transfer to Leopard Mountain Lodge
2:45pm Approximate arrival followed by check in procedures and lunch
3:30pm Evening safari
7:00pm Return to lodge for a fire side dinner
Overnight at the Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge or similar
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:30am Breakfast at camp – rest of the day at leisure
12:30pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:30pm Dinner
Overnight at the Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge or similar
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call
5:54am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:30am Breakfast at camp
10:00am Depart for Fugitives drift with packed lunch
14:00pm Approximate arrival to Fugitives drift followed by check in procedures and light snack
14:30 Depart for Rorkes Drift Battlefield tour
3.30pm Rorkes Drift museum visit
4:00pm Rorkes Drift Battlefield lecture
6:00pm Guests may wander around the property at leisure visit various sites at leisure
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Fugitives Drift Lodge or similar hotel
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Depart for Isandlwana Battlefield tour
8:00am Isandlwana museum visit
8:45am Isandlwana Battlefield lecture
12:00pm Return to lodge for lunch and check out
12:30pm Drive to Johannesburg
4:30pm Arrival and check in at your airport-based hotel
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Airport assistance: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Fugitives Drift Zululand: 50 – 92 F (10 – 33 C)
Manyoni Zululand: 58 – 922 F (15 – 33 C)
Johannesburg: 58 – 90 F (15 – 29 C)
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Luggage Information:
•Guests are permitted to check one suitcase per person on the flights between Cape Town and Durban. Maximum weight is 23kg (50 lbs) per bag. Hand luggage should not exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Cape Town to Durban will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Leopard Mountain Lodge
D464, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 86 111 4789
Fugitives Drift Lodge
Rorkes Drift
Dundee Rural area
Sudáfrica
Intercontinental OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•2 nights at Leopard Mountain Lodge in a luxury suite and includes all meals and drinks
•1 nights at Fugitives Drift Lodge in a luxury room and includes all meals
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer to Johannesburg – maximum 2 pieces per person per the specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Rhino Sands
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE GAME LODGE CODE: JNBL23
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
TENGA EN CUENTA:
This POST Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Following disembarkation from the ship in Cape Town, you will transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Victoria Falls.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 23kg / 50 lbs) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel where a light lunch will be enjoyed followed by check-in.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Día 2
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and check out, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: pathways through Victoria Falls Park can be slippery if wet. Proper walking shoes should be worn.
After your tour of the Falls, you will transfer to the town of Kasane in Botswana (Zimbabwe/Botswana border crossing – see further below for visa details) and on to nearby Chobe Game Lodge for check in and lunch. The lodge is located inside the world-renowned Chobe National Park and set on the banks of the famous Chobe River.
After some time to freshen up and afternoon tea, embark on an afternoon game drive. You may see wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo to name a few. Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 3
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
Día 4
Should your flights allow, after an early-morning wake-up call, and coffee or tea in the lobby, you will embark on another morning game drive. As before, what you see depends entirely on the animals, but you can be sure the experience will be extraordinary.
Later, following breakfast at the lodge, you will transfer to the Kasane airport for a flight to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Upon arriving there, you will be met by a local representative and accompanied on the short walk to your airport-based hotel – located in the airport terminal.
Feel free to spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Día 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am.
You will be met and accompanied to the terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 Timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:00am Transfer from Cape Town harbour to Cape Town’s airport
6:30am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls
8:30am Flight to Victoria Falls (Flight details TBA and subject to change). Light snack on board
11:15am Arrival in Victoria Falls, transfer to your hotel
12:30pm On arrival at hotel, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River & jetty
4:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
7:30pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Día 2
8:00am After breakfast & check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe
10:30am After your tour, transfer cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Game Lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm You are escorted to your room to freshen up & enjoying your surroundings
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Día 3
5:00am Early-morning wake-up call
5:30am Tea and coffee are served in the lobby
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Full breakfast back at the lodge followed by free time
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Sundowner boat cruise
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Day 4 Timings and last game drive subject to change based on actual flight details
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive (if time permits)
11:00am Check-out and transfer to Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
Light snack on board
3:45pm Arrival Johannesburg
4:30pm You are met and accompanied on the short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight.
Evening & dinner at leisure
Overnight InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries (including spare batteries and chargers), personal toiletries and lip creams and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 piece per person – max 23kg / 50 lbs, will be shipped from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. La pueden obtener al llegar al aeropuerto de Victoria Falls.
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe.
*Passports are also required to be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
Alojamiento:
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
*If similar hotels are required due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified ahead of time of any changes. Should no notification be given in advance of any changes, then the hotels listed above will be the ones used for this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar (Stable wing room) including breakfast
*2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Standard Room) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel (Standard double room) or similar including breakfast
*Meals per the itinerary – including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at all airports
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls as well as a sundowner boat cruise
*Luggage shipment of up to 1 bag per person from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND SABI SABI SELATI CAMP CODE: JNBL99
Spend two nights at the award winning Sabi Sabi Selati Camp which is situated in the renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
SABI SABI SELATI CAMP
Selati is furnished with a historic railway theme and is meticulously created as an authentic home in the bush. The railway theme extends from the original steam engine name plates, signals and shunter’s lamps lighting the way to your suite, to interesting memorabilia and other collector’s pieces in each suite.
With its classic vintage styling, this exclusive lodge comprises seven opulent thatched suites, each with full bathroom en-suite and private alfresco shower nestled under majestic indigenous trees. World-class cuisine is served on wooden thatched decks built alongside the Msuthlu riverbed, in the open air “boma” or in the “farmhouse kitchen”.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.
Aviso:
-The Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:30am Check out and luggage separation
8:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
8:45am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:00am Flight JNB– SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:00am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Check in for your flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel
3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DÍA 5
7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel
8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1246
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Sabi Sabi Selati Camp – (Luxury thatched Suite), all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar – Sea Facing Room
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST - KRUGER AND 2NTS LION SANDS RIVER LODGE CODE: JNBL77
Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.
Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your local guide and begin a half day tour to Cape Point before checking in to your hotel.
Enjoy the scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching Cape Town and your hotel.
Arrive at your hotel. Check-in is at 2:00pm and the afternoon is at your leisure. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and transfer to the airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DÍA 1
8:00am Disembark the ship, meet your guide and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Return to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at your overnight hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel
Spend the rest of the day and evening at leisure.
Lunch & dinner on your own
Overnight Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
8:00am Check out and luggage separation
8:30am Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar – Sea Facing Room
*Two nights at Lion Sands River Camp – Luxury Room, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals *One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE CHILWERO - 2024-25 CODE: JNBLB5
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
NOTE - Guests on Splendor's 5 ene sailing will have a New Year's Eve dinner at the hotel on this evening.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.
If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 3
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 4
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to purchased here for Zimbabwe), The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.
On arrival at the Victoria Falls hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a flight to Cape Town.
In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located at the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DÍA 6
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
9:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana
9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane
11:50am Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
A very light snack is served on the flight
1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge
2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 3
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Check-out formalities
11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required
12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Check in time
Spend the afternoon at leisure
6:30pm Transfer from hotel to the Zambezi River & jetty
8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DAY 5– timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your direct flight to Cape Town
11:15am Check-in time for your flight to Cape Town
1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served during flight
4:20pm Arrival into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle
5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
Dinner will be on your own
Overnight and the Victoria and Alfred Hotel
DÍA 6
6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe Central Room)
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Cape Town
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - KRUGER AND LION SANDS TINGA LODGE CODE: JNBLB6
Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands Tinga Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS TINGA LODGE
A stay at one of the Lion Sands properties offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary, handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home.
Your suite at Tinga Lodge is private with its own plunge pool and deck overlooking the water. From the suites, elevated pathways lead to the spa and the main lodge which houses a bar lounge, library, pool and boma. In the suite you will find a king bed with mosquito netting, air-conditioning, WiFi accrss, private lounge as well as a bath tub and shower.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:30am Check out and luggage separation
8:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
8:45am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:00am Flight JNB– SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:00am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Check in for your flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel
3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DÍA 5
7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel
8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At Tinga Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Teléfono: 013 735 5000
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge – Suite, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar – Sea Facing Room
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST - KRUGER AND SABI SABI BUSH LODGE - 2024 CODE: JNBL40
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park within the renowned Sabi Sands, while enjoying the luxuries of Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.
Sabie Game Reserve is a recognized ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Morning and evening safaris are enjoyed in open safari vehicles with close encounters with the Big Five being a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience, allowing a close-up look at the fascinating smaller creatures of the bushveld.
PLEASE NOTE – This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights should be booked out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort. Once your luggage has been collected and separated, you will be transferred to the airport and with assistance from your tour leader to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
See further below for luggage restrictions for this program.
Upon arrival in Skukuza, transfer to the beautiful Sabi Sabi Bush lodge.
Deep in the bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an open plain, lies a lodge that pulses to the rhythm of Africa’s heartbeat. This is Bush Lodge, steeped in tradition, vibrant and warm, the Sabi Sabi of “Today”. With a history spanning over 40 years, the lodge has earned a reputation of a “luxury home in the bush”, service excellence and effortless personal attention. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The suites are air-conditioned and features fine linens and classic leather and wood furnishings.
After settling into your surroundings, enjoy afternoon tea. Then head out in search of Africa's Big Five on your first game drive.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DAY 2 and DAY 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your suite or at the lodge lounge or bar deck where you can watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Skukuza where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues in the city.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
7:30am Depart for the Cape Town Airport
10:20am Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:20pm Approximate arrival into Skukuza and transfer into safari camp
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Sabi Sabi Bush lodge and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3:30pm Depart on afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Skukuza
1:00pm Flight Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales: All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications and personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier when you disembark and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Cape Town to Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Skukuza to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•3 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in a luxury safari suite and includes all meals and selected drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Laundry at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, assistance or transfers will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
•Spa treatments
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE GAME LODGE 2024 CODE: JNBLF2
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Victoria Falls, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will then be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Aviso: Visas are required for Zimbabwe and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.
After check-in, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 3
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Continue by road across the Zimbabwe – Botswana border to Chobe Game Lodge.
Chobe Game Lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity inside the Chobe National Park. A quiet spot on one of the many expansive viewing decks, the private jetty or comfortable lounge on the boardwalk is never far away. Each offers a different perspective on the unique wilderness that surrounds the lodge.
Every one of the elegantly designed guest rooms is air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms and a large terrace facing the Chobe River.
Check in, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 4
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 5
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer to the Skukuza Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
5:00am Receive a breakfast pack at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
6:00am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport
6:45am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls
9:45am Flight CPT - VFA (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:45pm Arrival in Victoria Falls, you are met and transferred to your hotel
1:15pm On arrival at hotel, enjoy lunch, followed by check-in formalities
Leisure time to relax and enjoy hotel facilities
6:15pm Gather in the reception area
6:30pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River and jetty
8:30pm Depart on a sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DÍA 3
8:00am After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Drive cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Game Lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Time to freshen up and enjoy your surroundings
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or free time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive time permitting
11:00am Check-out and transfer to the Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
1:35pm Flight from Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served on board
2:45pm Arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
3:00pm You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight
The evening and dinner are at leisure
Almuerzo y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales: All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable Wing Room)
*2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Standard luxury room) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Cape Town from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND NGALA SAFARI LODGE - 2025 CODE: JNBLF7
Along with one night each in Johannesburg and Cape Town, you will spend two nights at the elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, which shares unfenced borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of birds.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.
DAY 1 – 4 de junio de 2025
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your driver/guide. Begin your program with a city orientation drive of Cape Town.
Highlights include a drive past the Castle of Good Hope which is the second oldest building in South Africa, City Hall, a drive along Adderley Street, a walk through the Company Gardens, a photo stop at Signal Hill and a drive through the Bo-Kaap and along the Atlantic Seaboard.
The official check-in time at your hotel is at 3:00pm. If rooms are not ready when you arrive you will be able to leave your luggage with the front desk and explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. Your hotel is conveniently located within this area.
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
DAY 2 – 5 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred by road through the reserve to Ngala Safari Lodge, located in the northern portion of the Kruger National Park. The drive is approximately 2-hours. You never know what wildlife you will see on the way!
Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world as they have exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, who ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.
Each of the spacious and classic ensuite thatched cottages is decorated with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the most of sunny safari days and a private veranda offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners.
The lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil massage sala and a well-equipped fitness room can be enjoyed in between game drives. Dinners are set in a candlelit courtyard or showcased as an African feast in the open-air boma.
On arrival at Ngala Safari Lodge, and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter enjoy free time in your suite, enjoying your surroundings, prior to your afternoon game drive.
Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to dinner.
DAY 3 – 6 de junio de 2025
Hot and cold beverages will be waiting for you after your early morning wake up call.
Enjoy a morning game drive showcasing the wildlife and nature of the southern region of Kruger National Park.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and some free time at your cottage or around the property. Visit the spa, relax by the pool, have a nap, or perhaps take part in a rhino notching conservation experience. Additional fees may be incurred for optional activities. The lodge will provide a complete list of available activities during your stay.
Later in the day and after tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge.
DAY 4 – 7 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, you are met by a local representative and accompanied on the short walk to overnight hotel which is located within the airport terminal.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.
DAY 5 – 8 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast and check-out formalities, make your way back the check-in counters at O.R. Tambo Airport to check-in for your flight home. Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm. Should you have a later departing flight, luggage storage is available at your hotel until you need to depart.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure airport assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
Día 1
8:45am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your driver/guide
9:00am Depart Cape Town harbor for a city orientation tour
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel
Spend the evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
Day 2 - Timing and game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details
7:00-9:00am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and complete check out formalities
8:45am Transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit
9:30am Check-in for your flight to Hoedspruit
10:40am Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and collect luggage
1:40pm Meet your lodge representative and transfer by road to Ngala Safari Lodge
3:30pm Estimated arrival time at Ngala Safari Lodge, check in and afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge
Día 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
Free time, perhaps take part in an optional activity
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge
Day 4 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
AM Enjoy a leisurely breakfast
9:00am Check out and transfer through the reserve to the airport
11:00am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town
12:05pm Flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and collect luggage
1:40pm Meet your representative and walk to your overnight hotel located in the terminal
2:20pm Approximate arrival at the hotel, check in
Lunch is on own
TBA Dinner at the hotel
Overnight at InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Día 5
7:00-10:00am Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Official check-out time
Guests are met and accompanied to the check in counters for onwards flights
For guests with later flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until you need to depart
Noches Adicionales:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be assisted to the airport per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Airport assistance O.R. Tambo Airport JNB:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that airport assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, airport assistance is not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
•This area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get hot. The game drive vehicles may not be covered therefore guests may be exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Child policy: children under 5 are not permitted to stay at this lodge; children 6-11 are permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. The are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds; children 12-16 are permitted on game drives and nature walks but not permitted on specialist walking safaris. The child policy applies to children participating on game drives with a private vehicle only. A surcharge may apply for a private vehicle and upgrading to a family cottage or suite may also be required, please check before confirming this program.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Se recomienda traer un adaptador de viaje universal para dispositivos eléctricos.
Luggage information:
Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).
Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage
must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.
U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).
For guests who require a Visa, the name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
V&A Hotel Cape Town
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala Private Game Reserve, Timbavati, 1380
Teléfono: 011 809 4300
OR Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Teléfono: 011 961 5400
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) with bed and breakfast
•2 nights at Ngala Safari Lodge (Cottage) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers
•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast
•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport
•Transfers in Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Excess luggage shipment from Cape Town to Johannesburg including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)
•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage
•Economy class flights per the itinerary
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that Meet and Greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, arrival Meet and Greet is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor
•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers, and lodge staff
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases and laundry
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Visa fees if required
•Excess or overweight luggage
•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Cancellations made within 90
days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST ASG - KRUGER & HAMILTON LODGE - 5 NTS CODE: JNBL75
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on safari-style drives through the sprawling game reserve Kruger National Park, while luxuriating at Hamiltons Tented Camp between adventurous outings.
DAY 1 – 21 de diciembre de 2022
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a drive to the Cape Winelands.
Enjoy a short stop in the historic town of Stellenbosch before proceeding through to Franshoek.
Idyllically situated in the Cape Winelands, this peaceful country retreat is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. The once sleepy little village was named Franschhoek, meaning 'French Corner' as it was founded by French Huguenots. The fertile valley of Franschhoek boasts a rich heritage showcased at the fascinating Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Cape Dutch architecture in much of the village remains remarkably well preserved.
Proceed for lunch and wine pairing at one of the many local vineyards. Visit an additional 2 vineyards before being transferred to your hotel. Those who prefer beer over wine can replace the vineyard stops with a brewery visit.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Spend a relaxed evening at Franschhoek Boutique Hotel. An eclectic mix of old-world sophistication and contemporary design, this hotel offers high-end service with the comfort of country living. It’s situated just off the Franschhoek main street lined with high-end boutiques, fine dining restaurants and amazing art galleries.
La cena corre por su cuenta.
DAY 2 – 22 de diciembre de 2022
This morning you will depart early for the airport and a flight to Hoedspruit where you will be greeted and transferred through the Kruger National Park to your private concession and luxury tented safari camp.
Hidden in the wilderness of the renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, Mluwati Concession is a 10,000-hectare private reserve that boasts a sweeping landscape of bushwillows, acacias, open grassland, the N’waswitsontso River and the eponymous Mluwati River. The concession lies in the heart of central Kruger and provides a protected habitat for a large lion population and other Big 5 wildlife. Visitors can enjoy game drives and view an array of wildlife including zebra, buffalo, impala, giraffe, and wildebeest. A bird lover’s delight, the area is teeming with hundreds of bird species including the southern yellow-billed hornbill, the crested barbet and Burchell’s glossy starling.
Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Hamiltons Tented Camp, the “Gem of Kruger” is named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the now world-famous Kruger National Park.
With its uncompromising elegance and breathtaking beauty, Hamiltons Tented Camp epitomizes luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites complete with teak floorboards, dreamy mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers and a superb view of the complete seasonal river, linked to the main lodge area by raised timber walkways amongst ancient Jackalberry trees.
This afternoon you will experience your first game drive as you head out in search of Africa's BIG 5.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DAY 3 – 23 de diciembre de 2022
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DAY 4 – 24 de diciembre de 2022
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning safari activity during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
On this morning game drive, your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DAY 5 – 25 de diciembre de 2022
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Durban where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DAY 6 – 26 de diciembre de 2022
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 12:00pm. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
10:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and transfer to Franschoek with tour escort
11:00am Arrival into Stellenbosch
12:30am Depart Stellenbosch for Franschoek
1:30pm Lunch with wine pairing
3:00pm Visit an additional 2 vineyards
5:00pm Arrival at your hotel for check-in
Dinner and evening at leisure
Overnight at the Franschhoek Boutique Hotel or similar hotel
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Depart for Cape Town airport
9:00am Flight to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
11:00am Approximate arrival into Hoedspruit and transfer via game drive into safari camp
1:00pm Approximate arrival to Hamiltons camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3.30pm Depart on Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
DÍA 5
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Hoedspruit
2:00pm Flight Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
4:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 6
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 6 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Franschoek: 59 – 77 F (15 – 25 C) with a low chance of rain
Kruger National Park: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for flights:
•Baggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a max weight of 20kg (44 lbs) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Cape town to Hoedspruit will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Franschoek Boutique Hotel
6 Daniel Hugo Street, Franschoek, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 876 2453
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•1 nights at Franschoek Boutique Hotel in a luxury room and includes breakfast
•3 nights at Hamiltons Tented Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Hamiltons Tented Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND KAPAMA KARULA SAFARI LODGE CODE: JNBL61
Enjoy one night in Cape Town before making the journey to the greater Kruger area where you will stay at the flagship lodge of the Kapama Private Game Reserve - Karula. Kapama Private Game Reserve offers guests a first-rate wildlife experience set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Home to Africa’s famous Big-5, as well as 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds, your day and evening safaris will not disappoint. Your safari adventure will conclude with one evening in Johannesburg before flying home.
PLEASE NOTE – This Post-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Kapama Karula Lodge:
Effortlessly elegant and stylish, Karula will steal the breath of even the most seasoned traveler. This luxury safari accommodation lodge near the Kruger National Park is every discerning traveler’s perfect escape. The superior villas feature wrap-around glass sliding doors that open onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River. Enjoy something refreshing from your personal minibar while lazing around in your own heated pool or relaxing on the patio. After a day in the bush, you can take a spectacular shower under the stars in your outdoor shower or, if the weather’s a bit chillier, cuddle up in your opulent villa while sipping champagne or any of their selection of fine wines available to you.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DAY 1 - 22 de diciembre de 2021
After disembarking the ship in Cape Town, a local guide will accompany you on a scenic sightseeing tour of the city en-route to your hotel.
Your hotel is conveniently situated in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which is filled with all kinds of shops and eateries for you to enjoy. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure and meals are on your own.
Check in time is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed however luggage can be stored at Reception while you proceed to either enjoy the facilities of the hotel or perhaps venture out to explore the waterfront.
DAY 2 - 23 de diciembre de 2021
After breakfast at the hotel you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town airport for your flight to Hoedspruit.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be separated and shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving at the Hoedspruit airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to your private game reserve in the greater Kruger area.
Check-in is followed by free time at the lodge to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Later in the day enjoy afternoon tea followed by an evening game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy sundowners in the bush and then dinner at the lodge upon your return.
DAY 3 - 24 de diciembre de 2021
You will spend the entire day on the reserve, where two game drives and all meals including high tea are included.
DAY 4 - 25 de diciembre de 2021
Depending on your flight time, you may or may not have time for a morning game drive. After breakfast and check-out formalities, transfer back to the Hoedspruit and depart on a domestic flight to Johannesburg where on arrival you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel (approximately 300 yards/900 feet).
A Christmas luncheon will be provided at the hotel. Should the hotel have any special activities for Christmas, guests will be notified when at the hotel. We will not know in advance of any arrangements.
Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was shipped to Johannesburg.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
Día 1
10:00am Disembark the ship and transfer to your hotel in Cape Town – city orientation en-route
1:00pm Arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Remainder of the day at your leisure, meals on own
Overnight at Table Bay or similar hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:00am Breakfast at your hotel and then check out
8:30am Depart for the Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check in for your flight to Hoedspruit (excess luggage will be collected and shipped to Johannesbur)
10:50am Fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm On arrival, collect luggage and transfer to your lodge
2:00pm Time permitting, lunch at the lodge followed by check-in and free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast followed by free time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge
DAY 4 - Timings subject to change depending on actual flight details
6:00am Wake-up call
7:00am Breakfast at the lodge
8:30am Gather your belongings and check-out
9:00am Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport
10:00am Check-in for the flight to Johannesburg – direct flights not guaranteed
11:20am Flight Hoedspruit – Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:20pm Arrive in Johannesburg, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel
1:30pm Short walk to your hotel and check in.
TBA A Christmas luncheon will be provided at the hotel
Noche libre y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
For the flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit to Johannesburg, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) for the flights to/from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit.
Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person max 23kg/50lbs) will be collected and shipped to Johannesburg via “U-Bag”. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
On all flights, passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documentación
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to South Africa as some nationals are required to have a visa to enter the country. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.
Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Table Bay Hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 406 5000
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 12 368 0600
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
El programa incluye:
*One night at Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town or similar hotel – Luxury twin room
*Two nights at Kapama Karula Lodge – Villa (Full Board - all meals & game drives)
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar– Standard deluxe double room including breakfast
*Christmas luncheon on Day 4 at the hotel
*Local and select premium beverages during meals at your safari establishment
*Transfers and /or meet and greet
*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles
*Domestic economy class flights – Cape Town – Hoedspruit – Johannesburg – direct flights not guaranteed
*Excess luggage shipment from Cape Town to Johannesburg – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person
*Porerage allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees – recommended to obtain Zimbabwe Visa in advance of travel
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE CHILWERO - 2024-25 CODE: JNBLB4
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Victoria Falls, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will then be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Aviso: Visas are required for Zimbabwe and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.
After check-in, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 3
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Continue by road across the Zimbabwe – Botswana border to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.
Check in, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 4
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 5
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer to the Kasane Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. La cena corre por su cuenta. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
AVISO: Guests on Splendor's 6 de diciembre de 2024 sailing will enjoy a Christmas dinner at the hotel with the group on this evening.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out
10:00am Transfer to Cape Town’s airport
10:45am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls
12:45pm Flight Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served on board
5:15pm Arrival in Victoria Falls, transfer to your hotel
6:00pm Check-in
6:30pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River and jetty
8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DÍA 3
8:00am After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Drive cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Time to freshen up and enjoy your surroundings
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or free time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive time permitting
11:00am Check-out and transfer to the Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight from Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served on board
3:45pm Arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
4:30pm You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight
The evening and dinner are at leisure
Overnight at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe Central Room)
*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Cape Town from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST ASG - KRUGER & HAMILTON LODGE - 4 NTS CODE: JNBL74
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on safari-style drives through the sprawling game reserve Kruger National Park, while luxuriating at Hamiltons Tented Camp between adventurous outings.
DÍA 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a drive to the Cape Winelands.
Enjoy a short stop in the historic town of Stellenbosch before proceeding through to Franshoek.
Idyllically situated in the Cape Winelands, this peaceful country retreat is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. The once sleepy little village was named Franschhoek, meaning 'French Corner' as it was founded by French Huguenots. The fertile valley of Franschhoek boasts a rich heritage showcased at the fascinating Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Cape Dutch architecture in much of the village remains remarkably well preserved.
Proceed for lunch and wine pairing at one of the many local vineyards. Visit an additional 2 vineyards before being transferred to your hotel. Those who prefer beer over wine can replace the vineyard stops with a brewery visit.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Spend a relaxed evening at Franschhoek Boutique Hotel. An eclectic mix of old-world sophistication and contemporary design, this hotel offers high-end service with the comfort of country living. It’s situated just off the Franschhoek main street lined with high-end boutiques, fine dining restaurants and amazing art galleries.
La cena corre por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
This morning you will depart early for the airport and a flight to Hoedspruit where you will be greeted and transferred through the Kruger National Park to your private concession and luxury tented safari camp.
Hidden in the wilderness of the renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, Mluwati Concession is a 10,000 hectare private reserve that boasts a sweeping landscape of bushwillows, acacias, open grassland, the N’waswitsontso River and the eponymous Mluwati River. The concession lies in the heart of central Kruger and provides a protected habitat for a large lion population and other Big 5 wildlife. Visitors can enjoy game drives and view an array of wildlife including zebra, buffalo, impala, giraffe, and wildebeest. A bird lover’s delight, the area is teeming with hundreds of bird species including the southern yellow-billed hornbill, the crested barbet and Burchell’s glossy starling.
Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Hamiltons Tented Camp, the “Gem of Kruger” is named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the now world-famous Kruger National Park.
With its uncompromising elegance and breathtaking beauty, Hamiltons Tented Camp epitomizes luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites complete with teak floorboards, dreamy mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers and a superb view of the complete seasonal river, linked to the main lodge area by raised timber walkways amongst ancient Jackalberry trees.
This afternoon you will experience your first game drive as you head out in search of Africa's BIG 5.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Hoedspruit where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 12:00pm. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
10:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and transfer to Franschoek with tour escort
11:00am Arrival into Stellenbosch
12:30am Depart Stellenbosch for Franschoek
1:30pm Lunch with wine pairing
3:00pm Visit an additional 2 vineyards
5:00pm Arrival at your hotel for check-in
Dinner and evening at leisure
Overnight at the Franschhoek Boutique Hotel or similar hotel
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Depart for Cape Town airport
9:00am Flight to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
11:00am Approximate arrival into Hoedspruit and transfer via game drive into safari camp
1:00pm Approximate arrival to Hamiltons camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3.30pm Depart on Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Hoedspruit
2:00pm Flight Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
4:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
December:
Franschoek: 59 – 77 F (15 – 25 C) with a low chance of rain
Kruger National Park: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Mayo:
Franschoek: 50 – 68 F (10 – 20 C) with a slight chance of rain
Kruger National Park: 55 – 73 F (13 – 23 C) with a low chance of rain
Johannesburg: 46 – 68 F (8 – 20 C) with a low chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for flights:
•Baggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a max weight of 23kg (50 lbs) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Cape town to Hoedspruit will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Franschoek Boutique Hotel
6 Daniel Hugo Street, Franschoek, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 876 2453
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•1 nights at Franschoek Boutique Hotel in a luxury room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Hamiltons Tented Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Hamiltons Tented Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE ASG - KRUGER AND SABI SANDS KIRKMAN'S CAMP CODE: JNBL65
Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is a private premier game viewing destination. It was the first ever private nature reserve established in South Africa. The landscape features 65 000 hectares of savannah-covered land interspersed with watering holes, dry river beds, lowveld woodlands, and the perennial Sabi and Sand rivers. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to the Intercontinental Hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located in the airport terminal, so the walk is approximately 300 yards/900 feet.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and being escorted on the short walk with your tour leader to the airport to check in for your flight to Skukuza.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. 1 piece per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
As you arrive in Skukuza, your tour leader will assist you to your safari vehicle where you will meet your guide and take a game drive to the lodge.
The spirit of safari comes alive at historic andBeyond Kirkman’s Camp. Step back in time into this original 1920s homestead and marvel at the spectacular views of the unspoiled landscape that surrounds the Sand River. Spacious sitting, dining and bar areas steeped in the colonial atmosphere of gracious style and luxury contain mementoes of a time long past, while the untamed wilderness outside whispers a promise of adventures not to be forgotten. A sparkling swimming pool boasts a magnificent view over the valley of the Sand River.
Enjoy lunch and time absorbing your surroundings before embarking on your afternoon and evening game drive. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Returning to the lodge, the evening is yours to enjoy either in your suite or in the communal areas.
After dinner, gather round the fire-pit to share stories with your guides. When ready retire back to your suite where Old-fashioned bedsteads combine seamlessly with modern comfort and souvenirs of bygone years to create a nostalgic safari atmosphere. Generous claw-foot bathtubs complete the picture, while stand-alone showers in each room provide an up-to-date touch.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call enjoy coffee, tea and a snack before embarking on your morning safari during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
On a morning game drive your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge their tracking abilities and of course natures luck you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before having your choice of relaxing in the lodge facilities or enjoying some other activities on offer before your afternoon game drive.
An interpretive, guided, safari walk led by your guide will be available if deemed safe to do so.
As the afternoon cools enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Returning to the lodge enjoy dinner.
Make the most of your final evening on safari sharing stories round the fire pit, reminiscing about this life changing experience. Retire to the comfort of your suite and listen to the night sounds of the African bush.
DÍA 4
Depending on your flight time, you might be able to get in one last safari before returning to Cape Town.
What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to the airport for a flight to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Cape Town your tour leader will assist you in getting your luggage before a short road transfer to the Table Bay hotel with views overlooking the Victoria & Alfred waterfront onto Table Mountain.
Collect the luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure with suggestions given by your tour leader. La cena corre por su cuenta.
DÍA 5
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and then an orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking your vessel.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet and transfers for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Breakfast begins in hotel
8:00am Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby. Escorted to check in for flight to Skukuza
10:00am Flight Johannesburg to Skukuza (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
10:50am Arrival into Skukuza
11:00am Game drive to Kirkmans Camp
12:00pm Approximate arrival into Camp followed by check in procedures and lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea and depart for afternoon / evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Kirkmans Camp
*Note: any luggage (1 piece per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea & snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at Camp
10:00am Bush Walk
1:00pm Lunch at Camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Kirkmans Camp
DAY 4 – below timings and activities are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea & snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive (time permitting)
8:00am Breakfast at Camp
9:30am Depart Kamp for airport for flight to Cape Town
11:20am Flight Skukuza to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change) Light snack served onboard.
1:55pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport
2:30pm Road transfer to Cape Town
3:30pm Arrival at your hotel followed by check in procedures. Any shipped luggage will be here.
Evening at leisure to enjoy Cape Town, dinner on own
Overnight at the Table Bay Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities
10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel
1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg: 59 – 79 F (15 – 26 C) with a good chance of afternoon thundershowers
Safari: 64 – 84 F (18 – 28 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers
Cape Town: 57 – 75 F (14 – 24 C) with very little chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage information:
•On the flights to and from Skukuza, luggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person (hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be permitted on the flight
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in your hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred via courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival.
•1 piece of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each can be shipped per person
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
•Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 blank pages upon entry into South Africa.
•No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa
•Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies
•Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights to and from Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental Johannesburg
1 O.R Tambo airport
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Kirkmans Camp, Sabie Sands private game reserve
Table Bay Hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 406 5000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Kirkmans Camp in a suite and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at Table Bay Hotel in a luxury mountain facing room
•All air and ground transport from arrival in Johannesburg until embarkation of the vessel
•Meet & Greet service and airport assistance in Johannesburg
•English speaking Tour Leader from arrival at Intercontinental hotel until embarkation of vessel
•Excess luggage courier service from Johannesburg to Cape Town hotel
•Laundry at Kirkmans Camp
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so a meet and greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival meet and greet is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals or drinks not mentioned in program
•Premium brand drinks at Kirkmans Camp
•Optional activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses, hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE SAFARI - 2025-26 CODE: JNBLC6
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the airport terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.
If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 3
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 4
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to purchased at the border for Zimbabwe). The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.
On arrival at the Victoria Falls hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a flight to Cape Town.
In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located at the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DÍA 6
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
9:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana
9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane
11:50am Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
A very light snack is served on the flight
1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge
2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 3
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Check-out formalities
11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required
12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Check in time
Spend the afternoon at leisure
4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River & jetty
4:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
8:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DAY 5– timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your direct flight to Cape Town
11:15am Check-in time for your flight to Cape Town
1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served during flight
4:20pm Arrival into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle
5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
Dinner will be on your own
Overnight and the Victoria and Alfred Hotel
DÍA 6
6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $80 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable wing room)
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Cape Town
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - LION SANDS RIVER LODGE - 2024-25 CODE: JNBL03
Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.
Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Day 1 – 27 de noviembre de 2024
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Day 2 – 28 de noviembre de 2024
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 3 – 29 de noviembre de 2024
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Day 4 – 30 de noviembre de 2024
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DAY 5 – 1 de diciembre de 2024
After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:30am Check out and luggage separation
8:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
8:45am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:00am Flight JNB– SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:00am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Check in for your flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel
3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
DÍA 5
7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel
8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Lion Sands River Camp – Luxury Room, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar – Piazza Facing Room
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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PRE - OKOVANGO'S BEAUTY AND BEASTS - 2024-25 CODE: JNBL90
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring the Okavango Delta while enjoying the luxury that is Chiefs Camp.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. .
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Comidas por su cuenta.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Please read further below for luggage restrictions for the flights on this program.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and taking a short walk back to the airport.
On arrival at the airport, a representative will meet and assist you with luggage storage (which will be transferred by air freight to Cape Town) and checking in for your connecting flight to Maun Airport in Botswana.
On arrival in Maun, a local representative will meet you and assist with your light aircraft transfer to Chiefs Camp.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp has its own licensed private airstrip which is located approximately two kilometers from the camp. The transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 25 minutes.
Named after Chief Moremi, the highly rated Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This luxurious camp is ideal for an exciting African safari due to the vast numbers of animals that congregate all year round. Chief’s Island is one of the many islands created by the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta and is well-known for the finest game viewing in Southern Africa, including both black and white rhino completing the Big Five. With the finest cuisine and wines, the camp is also consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana by Condé Nast and Travel & Leisure.
On arrival at Chief’s Camp, check-in and proceed to your suite to freshen up prior to your afternoon game drive.
As the predator capital of the world, the game viewing is awe-inspiring. But apart from its predators, the Moremi is also renowned for its large concentrations of plains-game, elephant and buffalo. This is Big Five territory, and you will also no doubt see giraffe, impala and zebra. Both white and black rhino and healthy populations of the endangered wild dog also make this area their home. Several lion prides as well as genet cats and hyena also live in abundance here. Like the rest of the Okavango Delta, the area is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 species.
After your game drive, return to the camp for dinner.
DÍA 3
Start the day with breakfast before departing for your morning game drive. The camp’s expert guides are always on hand to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge as you explore the Delta in modified open 4 x 4 vehicles.
Elegant high tea is served in the afternoon just before departing for your afternoon game drive. On return, relax at the pool or sip on a cocktail before dinner.
There are optional activities available during your free time – they are subject to change by lodge management and may come with additional fees payable directly to the lodge. These include helicopter excursions over the permanent delta, dug-out canoe trips and spa treatments. Reservations are made directly with the lodge for these activities.
DÍA 4
Depending on flight departure time, enjoy one last morning game activity.
Thereafter gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities followed by your transfer to Chief’s airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport.
On arrival at Maun Airport, check-in and board a direct flight to Cape Town (direct flights subject to change).
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you are met and assisted to an awaiting vehicle which will bring you to your city-based hotel for the evening.
Any luggage that was shipped from Johannesburg will await you.
Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
Your hotel is located at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which is home to numerous shops and restaurants.
DÍA 5
After a leisurely breakfast, check-out and transfer to the Cape Town harbor with a city orientation tour en-route.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg.
You will be met and escorted on the short walk to your hotel.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Meals are on your own today
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Airport Hotel or similar hotel.
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have meet and greet or a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then meet and greet assistance cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2– timings are dependent on flight times
6:30am Breakfast and check-out, meet our local representative
8:15am Short walk from your hotel to the airport check in counters
8:45am Arrive at the airport and check-in for your flight to Maun, Botswana
Excess luggage to be stored and transferred by freight company to Cape Town
11:45am Flight to Maun, Botswana (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:25pm Arrival in Maun. Check in for your light aircraft flight to Chiefs Camp
TBA 20-minute light aircraft flight Maun to Chiefs Camp (flight details TBA and subject to change)
TBA Transfer to Chiefs Camp in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Check in and time to enjoy your room and surroundings
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Depart on your late afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive
10:00am Time at leisure
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Late afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
DAY 4 – timings and final game drive are dependent on flight times
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive (strictly time permitting)
10:00am Gather belongings and complete check out formalities
10:30am Transfer to airstrip for light aircraft transfer, in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport (+-20min)
11:25am Check-in for flight to Cape Town
1:35pm Flight Maun to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:20pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and transfer to your hotel
Evening and dinner on own at leisure
Overnight at The Victoria & Alfred or similar hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Check-out formalities
11:30am Transfer to the port via an orientation tour of the city
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Cruise Terminal for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
In Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via the Reservations Team at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Moneda Local:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
The monetary unit of Botswana is the Pula (P).
US Dollars are accepted throughout Botswana at all lodges
Credit cards
Credit card payments in Bostwana are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted, we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms.
Outlets in Botswana require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs.
Travel adapters should be brought from home should you have electric devices.
Be aware that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, the EU, UK do not require visas for Botswana however your should consult your local embassy for all visa requirements for your nationality pertaining to South Africa and Botswana as regulations may change.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental OR Tambo
Opposite International Arrivals, Kempton Park
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Chiefs Camp
Botsuana
Hotel Victoria & Alfred
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel (Standard double room) or similar including breakfast
•2 nights at Sanctuary Chiefs Camp (Bush Pavilion) including all meals, game drives and two local drinks per person during meals
•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) or similar including breakfast
•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport on Days 1 and 2
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfer in Cape Town
•Luggage storage, shipment and transfer of up to 2 pieces of luggage per person from Johannesburg to Cape Town
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
•One mineral water per person on transfers
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class between Johannesburg, Maun and Cape Town – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not listed in the program
•Premium-brand drinks at the lodge
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls, shop purchases and laundry
•Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
•Overweight or excess luggage fees on flights
•Visa fees if required
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST - ELEPHANT CAMP & VICTORIA FALLS CODE: JNBLE5
Create a dream adventure while staying at an elephant camp in Zimbabwe with options that include visiting Victoria Falls, enjoying game drives, nature walks, birding and a sunset cruise just to name a few.
PLEASE NOTE – This post-cruise program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
The Queen Victoria Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located within walking distance of the famed Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which has an array of restaurants and shops.
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town International Airport for a flight to the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving at the Victoria Falls Airport, proceed through Customs and Immigration.
Please see further below for documents and Visa requirements.
You will be met outside of Customs and transferred to The Elephant Camp which is located in a private concession within Victoria Falls National Park.
Each luxury tented suite faces the gorge and has a private deck with plunge pool. Each suite is equipped with an indoor and outdoor shower, large bath, private lounge, mini bar, tea/coffee station, overhead fan and air conditioning. They are also mosquito proofed to make sure your stay is comfortable. The main area boasts a beautiful sunken fire pit and swimming pool and breath-taking panoramic views of the Falls Batoka Gorge.
After check-in and being shown to your rooms you will gather at the main lodge for late afternoon tea followed by a game drive into Zambezi National Park.
Return to your lodge thereafter for a delicious dinner.
Since Thornybush shares a fenceless border with Kruger National Park, this reserve is home to one of the most diverse concentrations of the indigenous game within Southern Africa.
From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope and hundreds of bird species just to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area will amaze you.
Expert guide-and-tracker teams who have a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action in their open-air safari vehicles will ensure that you see as many species as possible during your stay.
•Cocktails and Canapés at the Batoka Gorg
•Morning/Afternoon game drives in the Zambezi National Park
•Birding and nature walks on the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary
•Lunch at the Lookout Cafe Including drinks
•A Village Tour
•A Guided Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe (Entry fees have been included for or group)
•A Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Park fees have been included for our group)
•A Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi Royal (River usage fees have been included for our group)
•Shuttle into the town of Victoria Falls 2 x per day
For an additional fee the lodge can arrange one of the following for you:
•Selected spa treatments
•Elephant encounter
•Chobe day trip (A Visa for Botswana may be required depending on your nationality)
•White water rafting
•Scenic helicopter flights
•Elephant art safari
Later in the day, enjoy dinner back at the lodge.
DÍA 4
After breakfast you can choose one of the above-mentioned activities or join a day trip to the Chobe National Park that has been set up for our group (may not be exclusive). This is home to the world's largest remaining population of elephants that frequent the Chobe River daily.
In the dry season, an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants are dispersed within the Chobe National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe also has lots more to offer. The Park has lion, leopard, buffalo, and a whole host of antelope such as sable, puku, kudu, eland, roan and many others which you can get to see. The river teems with rafts of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa.
Guests will be transferred to the Kazungula border where a Botswana guide will meet you.
Please see further below for Visa requirements at this border crossing.
Proceed straight to a morning cruise along the Chobe River for game viewing.
The cruise will end around 12:30pm and guests will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, guests will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive within Chobe National Park.
Following this, return to the Kazungula Border, meet your Zimbabwean guide and transfer back to Victoria Falls. Please note visa requirements further below.
Upon returning, you will have some time to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks before dinner.
Se sirve la cena.
DÍA 5
After breakfast check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival, a local representative will meet and escort you on the short walk to your hotel which is located within the airport terminal.
Guests will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Queen Victoria Hotel or similar
DAY 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
From 6:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out
6:45am You are met and transferred to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe
7:15am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls Airport
9:45am Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)
Light snack served on the flight
12:40pm Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, a lodge representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge
1:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
6:30pm Optional pre-dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
DÍA 3
From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge
From 12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm Optional elephant experience
6:30pm Optional Pre-dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
DÍA 4
For guests who opt to remain at Elephant Lodge:
From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge
From 12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm Optional elephant experience
6:30pm Pre-dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
For guests who opt to go to Chobe National Park:
6:00am Wake-up call
From 6:30am Breakfast
TBA Depart for a full day tour to Chobe National Park – border crossing to Botswana
12:30pm Lunch
TBA Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
TBA Return to Zimbabwe – border crossing into Zimbabwe
6:30pm Pre dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
From 6:30am Breakfast
8:00am Check-out formalities
10:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Johannesburg
11:00am Check-in
2:00pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
Light snack served on the flight
3:40pm Arrive into Johannesburg
Clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
4:00pm You are met by a local representative
Walk to your overnight hotel (located in the airport terminal)
Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 6 del programa.
Airport Assistance:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that assistance to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, assistance or transfers are not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Reserve.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
May is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures are cooling down to typically 12°C/54°F in the morning and 27°C/81°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s and Zimbabwe’s electrical systems are 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.
If you bring electric appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa (You will have two entries - when you arrive into South Africa during by ship and when you arrive into Johannesburg on Day 5) and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport. They are payable in cash and change may not given therefore having small denominations is recommended. Approximately $60 USD / $75 CAD
For guests wishing to do the optional day trip to Chobe (Botswana), a Zimbabwe double-entry visa is required.
Canadian citizens can only obtain a single-entry Zimbabwe visa therefore Canadians wishing to visit Chobe will need to purchase a Zimbabwe visa upon each entry.
US Citizens will not require a visa for Botswana if visiting Chobe. Guests of other nationalities should check with their local embassy for requirements for Botswana. An additional blank page is required in your passport for a visa stamp.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Queen Victoria Hotel
Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 418 1466
Elephant Camp
Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Teléfono: 082 468 4617
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the O.R Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
•1 night at Queen Victoria Hotel or similar (Deluxe Room)
•3 nights at the Elephant Camp (luxury tent) on fully inclusive basis (accommodation, all meals, local beverages and included activities)
•1 night at InterContinental O.R Tambo Hotel (Standard Rooms) or similar
•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers in Cape Town and Johannesburg
•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person and shipment by courier to Johannesburg
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person
•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
•For our group these have been included should you wish to participate: sunset cruise river usage fee, entry fees for the Falls and canopy tour park fees, Chobe National Park full day tour on Day 4 only
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance or a transfer is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
•Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
•Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
•Visa fees
•Optional paid activities at The Elephant Camp
•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND SABI SABI BUSH LODGE 2025-26 CODE: JNBL39
Spend three nights at the stunning Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge which is situated in the world-renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
SABI SABI BUSH LODGE
Bush Lodge is steeped in tradition, is vibrant and warm - the Sabi Sabi of “Today”. With a history spanning over 35 years, the lodge has earned a reputation of a “luxury home in the bush”, service excellence and effortless personal attention. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The suites are air-conditioned and feature sumptuous linen and classic leather and wood furnishings.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your local escort and transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
Seeing the Big 5 is thrilling, but so too is learning about Mother Nature and her vast ecosystems from a highly qualified guide. Sabi Sabi’s approach is to linger a touch longer at sightings and look a little deeper to appreciate all of nature’s creatures – big and small.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 2 and Day 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-This is a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DAY 1 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
8:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
8:30am Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination & check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Airport assistance: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In Kruger - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*Three nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – suite, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST-LUX SAFARI-LION SANDS RIVER LODGE - 4 NT PGRM CODE: JNBL10
Spend two nights at a luxury lodge in or near Kruger Game Reserve and enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on several game drives into the bush. As this program takes place over Christmas, a special Christmas luncheon is provided at your hotel in Johannesburg.
AVISO: Aviso: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights must be out of the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. In River Lodge feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of their rooms provides a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.
Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why they insisted on giving each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Following disembarkation from the ship, you will transfer to the Cape Town Airport for your flight to Skukuza Airport via Johannesburg. Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 1-3.
Upon arrival at your destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 2
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodges. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 3
Depending on time of departure, enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg. You will be met and assisted with luggage collection of any stored luggage before being transferred to your hotel for the night. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 4 – 25 de diciembre de 2020
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a day at leisure.
A heartwarming Christmas luncheon will be provided at the hotel.
Should the hotel have any special activities for Christmas, guests will be notified when at the hotel. We will not know in advance of any arrangements.
La cena corre por su cuenta.
Día 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 10:00am. You will be transferred to the airport based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
DAY 1 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
8:00am Depart the ship for the Cape Town International Airport
8:30am Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
9:50am Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:00pm Arrive OR Tambo Int. Airport - luggage storage at the airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Skukuza Airport
1:20pm Flight to Skukuza Airport (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:10pm Arrive at Skukuza Airport & transfer to your lodge
3:00pm Check-in on arrival and time to freshen up
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodges
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with qualified ranger
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DAY 3 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Fights to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg
3:00pm Collect your luggage at Johannesburg airport luggage storage
3:30pm Transfer to your hotel for the evening
4:30pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the 54 on Bath Hotel or similar hotel
DAY 4 – 25 dicth, 2020
From 7:30am Breakfast at hotel
The day is at your leisure
TBA Christmas luncheon at the hotel
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the 54 on Bath Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
10:00am Check out
Transfers will be arranged to the Johannesburg International Airport based on your flight details. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El horario del registro de salida es a las 10:00 h (el horario está sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. . If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta o si su vuelo no se realiza el último día del programa, los traslados no estarán incluidos.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 10:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Important Note about the flights:
Due to the volume of guests that may be taking this program, multiple flights may need to be used. Flights will not be assigned by our local ground operator until closer to the date of the program and are subject to change up to the day of operation. It is essential that if you are travelling with other guests on the same program that the cruise line is aware and your booking noted of who you are travelling with. Although we cannot guarantee that you will be on the same flights, we will do what we can with the information we have at the time of assigning the flights. Once flights are assigned they will be non-changeable.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 1-3.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all of the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.
Alojamiento:
54 on Bath Hotel
54 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 344 8500
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
El programa incluye:
*Two nights at Lion Sands River Camp – Luxury Room, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals *Two nights at the 54 on Bath Hotel or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Christmas luncheon on day 4 inclusive of 2 drinks per person (mineral water, soft drink, house wine or local beer)
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserves
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Johannesburg to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage storage in Johannesburg Day 1 - 3, maximum 2 pieces per person, 20 kg/44lbs each
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the most current and updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged; however, should you book additional hotel nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND SABI SABI BUSH LODGE 2024 CODE: JNBL29
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park within the renowned Sabi Sands, while enjoying the luxuries of Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.
Sabi Game Reserve is a recognized ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Morning and evening safaris are enjoyed in open safari vehicles with close encounters with the Big Five being a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience, allowing a close-up look at the fascinating smaller creatures of the bushveld.
Aviso: This program starts in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town therefore arrival flights should be booked into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Arrive into Johannesburg, South Africa. You will be greeted on the jetway and assisted through passport control and to your hotel for check in.
Hotel check-in is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Guests with very early-arriving flights may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and meet your tour leader and travelling companions.
La cena corre por su cuenta.
AVISO: This evening, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected upon check out tomorrow and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
DÍA 2
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out.
Walk back to the terminal and check in for your flight to Skukuza where upon arrival you will drive to your lodge which is situated in the Sabi Game Reserve.
Deep in the bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an open plain, lies a lodge that pulses to the rhythm of Africa’s heartbeat. This is Bush Lodge, steeped in tradition, vibrant and warm. With a history spanning over 40 years, this lodge has earned a reputation of a “luxury home in the bush”, service excellence and effortless personal attention. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The suites are air-conditioned and features fine linens and classic leather and wood furnishings.
After settling into your surroundings, enjoy afternoon tea. This afternoon you will enjoy your first game drive as you head out in search of Africa's Big Five.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing either in your suite or at the lodge lounge and bar deck from where you can watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
This morning, enjoy your morning safari activity or a morning at leisure before a transfer to the airport and flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Depart for an orientation tour of Cape Town before being dropped at the cruise terminal to embark the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
TBA Arrival into Johannesburg
7:00pm Welcome drinks & evening at leisure
Overnight at Intercontinental hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DÍA 2
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel
8:00am Meet in the hotel lobby
10:50pm Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:00pm Arrive at Skukuza and transfer to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
1:00pm Lunch served on arrival
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:30pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush lodge
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush lodge
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp by road for Skukuza
1:15pm Flight to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:20pm Arrival in Cape Town, collect luggage
5:00pm Transfer to hotel
5:40pm Arrival at hotel
Overnight at Commodore hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
10:00am Check out and depart for an orientation tour of Cape Town
2:00pm Drop off at the cruise terminal for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications and personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Aviso: Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected upon check out on Day 2 and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements and to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Skukuza to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental, O.R. Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, Cape Town
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in a luxury safari suite and includes all meals and selected drinks
•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape Town or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Laundry at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers or meet and greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
•Spa Treatments
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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PRE - THE MIGHTY VICTORIA FALLS - 2023-24 CODE: JNBL87
Fly off to Zimbabwe to watch one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—thundering Victoria Falls—and cruise the winding Zambezi River at sunset, a time when some of Africa’s most iconic animals are most active and easy to spot.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter.
DÍA 1
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area by a local representative and assisted on the short walk (approximately 300 yards/900 feet) from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.
The earliest check-in time allowed at the hotel is 2:00pm, although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier.
Resto de la tarde libre. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Please note that guests who fail to arrive by Day 1 of their land program will be considered a no-show and hotel space for the duration of the program will be released. Arrangements for accommodation will be at the expense of guests.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and walking back to the airport terminal.
Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage (1 piece per person) and checking in for your flight to Victoria Falls.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel where a light lunch will be enjoyed followed by check-in.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
DÍA 3
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
After your tour of the Falls, pay a visit to one of the local markets for some time at leisure to peruse the stalls. Following your free time, you will return to your hotel for lunch.
The afternoon is at your leisure. Perhaps consider an optional excursion such as a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Any optional excursions are subject to additional fees and have no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Bookings need to be made directly at the hotel. The hotel concierge will have a list of available programs to purchase while you are there.
In the evening head off-site to a traditional Boma Restaurant for dinner.
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
DÍA 4
Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the evening.
Your hotel is located at the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options within steps of the hotel.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
DÍA 5
Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning in Cape Town. Check out is at 12:00pm and shortly thereafter the group will be transferred to the pier for embarkation. A short city tour will be given en-route to the pier.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
6:30am Breakfast at your hotel and then check out
8:30am Short walk from your hotel to the airport terminal
9:00am Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport. A local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage and check in for your flight to Victoria Falls
11:25am Fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm On arrival in Victoria Falls go through Immigration and transfer to your hotel
2:30pm Lunch at your hotel followed by check-in
4:00pm Transfer to the Zambezi River jetty
4:30pm 2-hour sunset cruise
6:30pm Return to your hotel
7:30pm Informal dinner at the hotel (Jungle Junction Restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Día 3
AM Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Transfer to the Rainforest
8:30am Guided walk – Zimbabwe side of the falls
10:30am Transfer to a local craft market
11:30am Return to your hotel for lunch
12:30pm Light lunch at the hotel
2:00pm Afternoon at leisure
7:00pm Transfer to the Boma Restaurant for dinner
9:30pm Return to your hotel
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Day 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
9:00am Check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport
11:45am Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:40pm Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel
4:00pm Approximate arrival at the hotel, remainder of the day at leisure
Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred or similar hotel
Día 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out and transfer to the pier (city tour en-route) for embarkation
1:00pm Approximate arrival at the port
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who utilized a wheelchair or scooter.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
*This program is not full guided. Local representatives will assist you with transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
In Victoria Falls, the average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights between Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Cape Town:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check-in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*A Zimbabwe double entry visa is required for US and Canadian Citizens and can be purchased at the airport.
A Zimbabwe double-entry visa for U.S citizens is required and is $80 per person and payable in cash.
Please ensure that you have the correct denominations of U.S. currency available, as change will not be given. Canadian citizens can only obtain a single-entry visa, which is $75 dollars per entry. This visa will need to be purchased on each entry. Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration / fee changes.
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs. Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: +27 21 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*2 nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (Stable Room)
*1 night at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel in Cape Town (Mountain facing room)
*2 lunches and 2 dinners in Victoria Falls including 2 local beverages per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Any transfers in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers (Cape Town & Johannesburg)
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and shipment by courier to Cape Town
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class (Johannesburg – Victoria Falls – Cape Town)
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - LION SANDS RIVER LODGE - 2024-25 CODE: JNBL04
Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.
Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Special Notes: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your local guide for a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town where you will check in to the beautiful Victoria and Alfred Hotel – conveniently located on the waterfront.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
Following breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodges. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DAY 1 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
8:00am Depart Cape Town harbor and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Return to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at your overnight hotel
2:00pm Check-in formalities
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
DÍA 2
7:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Depart for the Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for a flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Approximate arrival at safari destination and check-in
Time permitting, enjoy lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm to 7:30pm Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
Leisure time at the lodge
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge
Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
8:00pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:30am Breakfast
11:00am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:00pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:35pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:40pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Teléfono: +27 21 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel in Cape Town – Piazza facing room
*Two nights at Lion Sands River Lodge – suite, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE -VICTORIA FALLS AND HWANGE NATIONAL PARK (ASG) CODE: JNBL86
Visit Victoria Falls – one of the 7 Wonders of the World - for an awe-inspiring experience. Continue to Zimbabwe and the Hwange National Park which is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants.
AVISO:
This Pre-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg therefore guests must fly into the O.R. Tambo International Airport.
DAY 1 – 2 de diciembre de 2021
After arriving at the Johannesburg International Airport (O.R TAMBO), you will be met on the jet-way and assisted through passport control and baggage claim where you will then be escorted on the walk to your airport-based hotel. The hotel is conveniently located within the airport terminal.
Spend the afternoon and evening at your leisure. Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Check in time at the hotel is 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon your arrival.
DAY 2 – 3 de diciembre de 2021
Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferring to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you (up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each) as it will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Only one soft sided bag per person is permitted. See further below for luggage details.
Upon arrival in Victoria Falls your tour leader will assist you in passing through passport control and the Visa purchasing process before transferring to Ilala Lodge Hotel. As they are the closest hotel to the beautiful Victoria Falls, the spray makes for a perfect backdrop during your stay.
AVISO: A visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter Zimbabwe. This can be obtained on entry.
Other nationalities should consult their local embassies prior to travel for any Visa requirements.
This afternoon enjoy a guided walking tour of the Falls. You will be accompanied through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, birds and wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist guests with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.
Return to the hotel to enjoy an evening at leisure before dinner at the hotels Palm Restaurant. The ideal location of The Palm Restaurant has made it a favorite among all visitors to Victoria Falls. You can enjoy gourmet al-fresco dining under the starry African skies while listening to the roar of the Falls.
DAY 3 – 4 de diciembre de 2021
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for a light aircraft flight into Hwange to begin your safari. Arriving at the landing strip your tour leader will introduce you to your guide and begin a game drive en-route to Davison’s Camp.
Hwange provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests.
Nestled discreetly beneath a grove of false mopane trees, Davison's Camp is located in the private Linkwasha Concession – one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Hwange National Park. Hidden within a treeline, this classic African safari camp, with eight light and airy tents, overlooks an open plain and a waterhole that is a favorite drinking spot for elephant and buffalo.
The main area comprises a spacious lounge and dining area, leading onto an expansive deck with an open campfire area, perfect for convivial evening musings or star gazing. The refreshing pool and its loungers are beautifully positioned for relaxation, while a small upper deck is an ideal location from which to watch wildlife at the waterhole.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before embarking on an afternoon game drive.
Returning to the lodge the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your room or in the communal areas.
After dinner, gather round the fire-pit to share stories with your guides before settling to bed and listening to the sounds of authentic Africa.
DAY 4 – 5 de diciembre de 2021
After an early morning wake-up call enjoy coffee, tea and snack before embarking on your morning safari activity during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
On a morning game drive your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge their tracking abilities and of course natures luck you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before having your choice of relaxing in the camp facilities or enjoying some other activities on offer such as visiting a local village (subject to vehicle availability).
As the afternoon cools enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Returning to the lodge for dinner
Make the most of your final evening on safari sharing stories round the fire pit, reminiscing about this life changing experience. Retire to the comfort of your room.
DAY 5 – 6 de diciembre de 2021
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari activity. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to your light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls. Here you will board a scheduled flight to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Cape Town, transfer to your hotel which is located close to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure. Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 6 – 7 de diciembre de 2021
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures. Enjoy a scenic driving tour of the Cape Peninsula before embarking the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
•While at the lodge, game drive and meal timings are subject to change at the discretion of the lodge. Please refer to any updated timings that you may receive from them on site.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
Noches Adicionales:
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and escorted to your hotel. Check-in time is 2:00pm (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
•Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm
•Should you book any extra nights on your own, an escort from the airport or transfers are not included.
DÍA 1
Arrive at the Johannesburg International Airport (O.R TAMBO) per your flight details
You will be met and assisted with the short walk to the Intercontinental Hotel (located in the airport terminal). Meet your tour escort.
Check in time at the hotel is 2:00pm Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed
The afternoon and evening are at your leisure
All meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet:
•Final cruise documents emailed at 21 days prior to sailing, also include on page 1, a contact telephone number of our local ground agent to use should you not be able to locate your meet and greet upon arrival. Remember that often many guests are arriving on the same flight and the representative may be assisting someone else when you exit the customs and / or luggage claim area.
•Always look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, please check with airport staff to be directed to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for any extra nights booked through the cruise line, are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before sailing or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team not notified, then assistance to your hotel cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00 am Desayuno en el hotel
9:00am Walk with your tour escort to the check in counters to check in for flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
11:25am Flight Johannesburg to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard.
1:05pm Arrival into Victoria Falls and passport formalities
2:15pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
3:30pm Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby for tour of the Victoria Falls
7:30pm Dinner at the Palm Restaurant
Overnight at Ilala Lodge or similar hotel
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for the light aircraft flight. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
7:00am Breakfast at leisure
8:30am Depart hotel for airport and light aircraft flight to Hwange to begin safari
1:00pm Lunch at camp
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Davison’s Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
10:00am Additional activities (Village visit / walking safari subject to availability)
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Davison’s Camp
DAY 5 - below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
8:00am Breakfast at camp
9:00am Depart camp for airstrip for light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls
11:45pm Flight Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard
2:40pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport and passport formalities
5:00pm Transfer to your hotel
5:30pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Evening at leisure to enjoy Cape Town
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Commodore Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
7:00am Breakfast at hotel
8:30am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities
9:00am Meet tour guide in hotel lobby for scenic Cape Peninsula tour and transfer to vessel
2:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker or jacket.
•During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or if pregnant.
•This tour is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•No children under 6 years of age are permitted on safari.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg: 59 – 81 F (15 – 28 C) with a good chance of afternoon thundershowers
Victoria Falls: 64 – 91 F (18 – 33 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers
Hwange: 64 – 91 F (18 – 33 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers
Cape Town: 61 – 79 F (16 – 28 C) with very little chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, rain jacket/wind breaker, camera, film and batteries, binoculars, medications, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
•The monetary unit of Zimbabwe is the US Dollar and major credit cards are accepted in some parts of Zimbabwe
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms.
Zimbabwe’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels and lodges and camps have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms. It’s always best if you bring electric appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Outlets in Botswana require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs.
Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Luggage information:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSCS at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
•Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 blank pages upon entry into South Africa
•No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa
•A visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter Zimbabwe & Mozambique, these can be obtained on entry
•Zimbabwe single entry Visa $30 cash – subject to change
•Mozambique single entry Visa $50 cash – subject to change
•Other nationalities should consult with their local embassies prior to travel
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights between Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Light aircraft flights will be on Cessna caravans or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental O.R Tambo airport, Kempton Park, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Ilala Lodge Hotel
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 2844737
Davison’s Camp
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 415 1000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at Intercontinental OR Tambo in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•1 night at Ilala Lodge hotel in a deluxe room and includes dinner & breakfast
•2 nights at Davison’s Camp in a standard safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Commodore hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All air (economy class) and ground transport per the itinerary
•Meet & Greet service and airport assistance in Johannesburg
•Excess luggage courier service from Johannesburg to Cape Town hotel (max 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg/50 lbs each will be allowed per person)
•Laundry on safari
•English speaking Tour Leader who accompanies the group from beginning to end
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged on the last day of the program. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, transfers or meet and greet are not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet assistance will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Davison’s Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage not stored and shipped to Cape Town
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE SAFARI - 2025-26 CODE: JNBLC7
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Victoria Falls, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will then be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Aviso: Visas are required for Zimbabwe and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.
After check-in, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 3
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Continue by road across the Zimbabwe – Botswana border to Chobe Chilwero. Your lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.
Check in, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 4
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 5
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer to the Kasane Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
6:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out
6:45am Transfer to Cape Town’s airport
7:15am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls
9:45am Flight Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served on board
1:30pm Arrival in Victoria Falls, transfer to your hotel for check in
4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River & jetty
4:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
8:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DÍA 3
8:00am After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Drive cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Game Lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Time to freshen up and enjoy your surroundings
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or free time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive time permitting
11:00am Check-out and transfer to the Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight from Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served on board
3:45pm Arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
4:30pm You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight
The evening and dinner are at leisure
Overnight at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 6 del programa.
Traslados:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. Si no se reciben los detalles del vuelo 14 días antes de la fecha de comienzo del crucero, no se organizarán los traslados.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $80 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Stable Wing Room)
*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Cape Town from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - SANCTUARY CHIEF'S CAMP CODE: JNBL55
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring the Okavango Delta and The Moremi Game Reserve while enjoying the luxury that is Chiefs Camp. Through careful wildlife management, this region has become perhaps one of the best places to see animals and birds in Africa.
PLEASE NOTE – This Post-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Chief’s Camp. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
After disembarking the ship in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town Airport for the flights to Chief’s Camp via Maun, Botswana.
Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage and checking in for your flight.
As guests may only bring one piece of soft-sided luggage per person (max 20 kg) on the light aircraft flight to Chief’s Camp, excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be shipped from Cape Town to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 3 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
On arrival in Maun, a local representative will meet you and assist with your light aircraft transfer to Chiefs Camp licensed private airstrip which is located approximately two kilometers from the camp. The transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 25 minutes.
Named after Chief Moremi, Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This luxurious camp is ideal for an African safari due to the vast numbers of animals that congregate all year round. Chief’s Island is one of the many islands created by the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta and is well-known for the finest game viewing in Southern Africa, including both black and white rhino completing the Big Five.
With the finest cuisine and wines, the camp is also consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana by Condé Nast and Travel & Leisure.
On arrival at Chief’s Camp, check-in and proceed to your suite for some time to freshen up prior to your afternoon game drive.
As the predator capital of the world, the game viewing is awe-inspiring here. But apart from its predators, the Moremi is also renowned for its large concentrations of plains-game, elephant and buffalo. This is Big Five territory, and you will also no doubt see giraffe, impala and zebra. Both white and black rhino were introduced into the Mombo Concession in 2001 and 2003, and healthy populations of the endangered wild dog also make this area their home. Several lion prides as well as genet cats and hyena also live in abundance here. Like the rest of the Okavango Delta, the area is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 species.
After your game drive, return to the camp for dinner.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DÍA 2
Start the day with a full English and continental breakfast, before departing for your morning game drive. Elegant high teas are served in the afternoon just before departing for your afternoon game activity. On your return, relax at the pool or sip on a cocktail before dinner.
The camp’s expert guides are always on hand to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge as you explore the Delta in modified open 4 x 4 vehicles on morning and afternoon game drives.
There are optional excursions and activities available in between game drives such as a helicopter flight over the Delta however additional fees apply and these excursions must be booked and paid for at the lodge. There is no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises for these programs. Your lodge staff will present you with any available programs while you are on-site.
DÍA 3
Depending on flight departure time, enjoy one last morning game drive.
Thereafter gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities followed by your transfer to Chief’s Camp airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport.
On arrival at Maun Airport, check-in and board your flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet)
Resto de la tarde libre. La cena corre por su cuenta.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
DÍA 4
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
Day 1 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
7:00am Disembark the ship
7:30am Transfer to the Cape Town Airport
10:20am Flight from Cape Town to Maun, Botswana (flight details TBA and subject to change)
13:05pm Arrival in Maun. Check in for your light aircraft flight to Chiefs Camp.
TBA Light aircraft transfer from Maun to Chiefs Camp
Flight departure is confirmed a day before travelling
Aviso: 1 soft sided bag, 20 kg’s per person
TBA Transfer to Chiefs Camp in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Check in and time to freshen up
4:00pm Afternoon coffee and tea is served
4:30pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
Día 2
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive
10:00am Time at leisure
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
Day 3 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive (time permitting on flight details)
10:00am Gather belongings and complete check out formalities
10:30am Transfer to airstrip for light aircraft transfer, in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport
11:25am Check-in for flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight from Maun to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:05pm Arrive in Johannesburg, collect luggage and assisted on the short walk to your hotel
Evening & dinner at leisure
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
Día 4
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Botswana the local currency is the Pula. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
For the flights from Cape Town to Chief’s Camp via Maun and then from Chief’s Camp to Johannesburg via Maun, guests are permitted to check-in one soft sided piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and carry one small personal item such as a purse or camera bag.
Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person max 23kg/50lbs) will be collected upon disembarkation and shipped to Johannesburg via a courier service. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documentación
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to Botswana and South Africa as some nationals are required to have a visa to enter the country and to visit Botswana. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.
Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 OR Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Chief’s Camp
Botsuana
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Rd, Granger Bay, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (Sea Facing room) or similar including breakfast
*2 nights at the Sanctuary Chiefs Camp (Pavilion Room - including all meals, game drives and two local drinks per person at meal times)
*1 night at Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar including breakfast
*Meet and Greet services at the airports
*Transfers when required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Luggage shipment and storage of max 2 bags per from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class between Cape Town, Maun and Johannesburg
*Light aircraft flight between Maun and Chief’s Camp
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks at Chief’s Camp
*Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
*Visa fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND HAMILTON'S LODGE - 2024 CODE: JNBL94
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on up to six safari-style game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park, while luxuriating at Hamilton’s Tented Camp between adventurous outings.
This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights should be booked out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort. Once your luggage has been collected and separated, you will be transferred to the airport and with assistance from your tour leader check in for your flight to Skukuza.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
See further below for luggage restrictions for this program.
Upon arrival in Skukuza, take a drive to you lodge which is located in Kruger National Park on the Mluwati Concession. This 10,000-hectare private reserve boasts a sweeping landscape of bushwillows, acacias, open grassland, the N’waswitsontso River and the eponymous Mluwati River. The concession lies in the heart of central Kruger and provides a protected habitat for a large lion population and other Big 5 wildlife. View an array of wildlife including zebra, buffalo, impala, giraffe, and wildebeest. A bird lover’s delight, the area is teeming with hundreds of bird species including the southern yellow-billed hornbill, the crested barbet and Burchell’s glossy starling.
Check in to the luxurious Hamilton’s Tented Camp. Considered the “Gem of Kruger”, it is named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the now world-famous Kruger National Park.
With its uncompromising elegance and breathtaking beauty, Hamilton’s Tented Camp epitomizes luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites, complete with teak floorboards, dreamy mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers and a superb view of the river are linked to the main lodge area by raised timber walkways that meander amongst ancient Jackalberry trees.
After lunch and some time to familiarize yourself with the lodge, you will experience your first game drive as you head out in search of Africa's BIG 5.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DAY’s 2 and 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.
Perhaps cool off in the sparkling pool or see if you can spot any animals coming down to the river to drink. Wellness treatments are available on request by the African Spa team. These may be taken at the poolside area or on a secluded deck of your suite.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Durban where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues in the city.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 12:00pm. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
7:30am Depart for the Cape Town Airport
10:20am Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
12:20pm Approximate arrival into Skukuza and transfer into safari camp
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Hamilton’s camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3:30pm Depart on afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
DAY 4 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Skukuza
1:00pm Flight Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
2:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket or wind breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis, mosquito repellant
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Cellphone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza, it is therefore recommended to make any necessary calls at the gate upon entry.
Luggage Information for flights:
•Baggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a max weight of 23kg (50 lbs) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights between Cape town, Skukuza and Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Hamilton’s Tented Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•3 nights at Hamilton’s Tented Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND 2NTS LION SANDS RIVER LODGE CODE: JNBL78
Spend two nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.
Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Guests are entitled to an airport meet and greet for this program if:
1.Your flight arrives on Day 1 between 12:00am and 11:59pm (rooms may not be ready until hotel check-in time noted further below)
2.You book an extra night through the cruise line (meet and greet is included on the day you are to check-in for the extra night)
3.The cruise line has received your flight details at least 14 days in advance
4.You have notified the cruise line Reservations Team of any last-minute flight changes at least 12 hours before you arrive. Should flights change without sufficient time to notify our ground operators, a meet and greet may not be available when you arrive.
Land Program Ground Operator Name: AKORN Destination Management
Please look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and /or your name
Should you not be able to locate your driver or meet and greet representative once you arrive and clear any Customs/Immigration and baggage claim areas, please call this local emergency number:
Phone Number including country code and area code: XXXXXXX
Día 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:30am Check out and luggage separation
8:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
8:45am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:00am Flight JNB– SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:00am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Check in for your flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel
3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DÍA 5
7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel
8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Lion Sands River Camp – Luxury Room, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar – Sea Facing Room
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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PRE-KRUGER AND SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP 2024-25 CODE: JNBLA9
Spend two nights at the stunning Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp which is situated in the world-renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP
Little Bush Camp lies hidden in the shade of indigenous riverine trees, on a bend of the Msulthlu River. It is the smallest and most secluded of Sabi Sabi's lodges and styled to reflect the contemporary elegance that epitomizes Bush Lodge. Children under 13 years of age are not catered to at this camp.
The lodge offers six suites, all with private decks overlooking the riverbed and surrounding natural bush. The lodge itself is intimate, centered on an inviting lounge and leading to an elegant outdoor dining area. The pool area is across the riverbed and an outdoor boma is the perfect setting for indulging in the finest safari cuisine.
Each thatched suite is individually styled with a designer bed, draped mosquito nets, genuine African artefacts, wooden finishes and creative use of colors, textures and light. Luxurious en suite bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers, while the heated spa bath on each secluded deck offers a delightfully decadent vantage point from which to relax and watch the bushveld and abundant wildlife.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.
Aviso:
-The Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 13 years of age are permitted at this camp.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:30am Check out and luggage separation
8:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
8:45am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:00am Flight JNB– SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:00am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Check in for your flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel
3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DÍA 5
7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel
8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At Bush Camp: the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1246
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp – (Luxury thatched Suite), all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel or similar – Piazza Facing Room
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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PRE - PHINDA MOUNTAIN SAFARI CODE: JNBLD1
Enjoy one night in Johannesburg before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will spend two nights at a lodge on the Phinda Private Game Reserve. Take part on several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Day 1 – 9 de enero de 2024
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival. Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Day 2 – 10 de enero de 2024
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Durban.
AVISO: As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be stored at the hotel in Johannesburg and then shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 3. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
When you land in Durban you will be met and transferred by road to Phinda Game Reserve. Drive time is approximately 3 – 3.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Phinda Game Reserve you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink followed by check in and signage of indemnity forms. After enjoying an afternoon tea you will be shown to your rooms. Once you have settled in you will meet for your late afternoon game drive with snacks in the bush.
Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 17 500 hectares (43 240 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species.
The suites at Phinda Mountain Lodge each have their own private veranda and are positioned to ensure complete privacy. Each suite has an outdoor shower and plunge pool, allowing you to savor the outdoors and the fresh mountain air.
After you return from your game drive there is time to freshen up before enjoying a dinner at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 3 – 11 de enero de 2024
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
DAY 4 – 12 de enero de 2024
After breakfast and check out, depart for the Durban Airport for your flight to Cape Town.
A lunch pack will be provided by the lodge for the drive.
Once in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to the port for embarkation. Any shipped luggage will be brought to the pier where you will be reunited with it.
Aviso:
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:00am Check out and luggage separation
7:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
7:45am Check-in for flight to Durban
9:35am Flight JNB to DUR (flight details TBA and subject to change)
10:40am Arrive Durban Airport and transfer to your safari destination
3:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Arrive back at the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Phinda Mountain Lodge
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
6:30am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
Leisure time at the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Phinda Mountain Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
6:30am Breakfast
8:00am Check out and transfer to Durban Airport
TBA Charter Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
TBA Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
TBA Transfer to the Cape Town Pier for embarkation
Any shipped luggage will be delivered to the ship
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In January the average high at Phinda is 30C / 86 F and the average low is 17 C / 62 F
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 consecutive blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. If required, visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Phinda MountainLodge
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Teléfono: +27 11 809 4300
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Phinda Mountain Lodge – suite, all meals, local drinks and game drives
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Economy class flights from Johannesburg to Durban to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
*Lunch pack on Day 4
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST ASG - BOTSWANA AND NOKANYANA CAMP CODE: JNBL69
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.
Spend 3 nights at Nokanyana Camp which is positioned on a private concession close to the Moremi and Chobe Game Reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in up to 6 game drives. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
PLEASE NOTE – This program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a drive to the airport and flight to Maun, Botswana.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Clear passport formalities in Maun before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai. Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Nokanyana camp is comprised of ten luxurious tents that are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of wildlife can be found. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. All have inside and outside showers, so you don’t have to miss a thing!
Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.
Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat after a day of activities.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
DÍA 2
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 3
Day 3 mirrors Day 2
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:30am Disembark in Cape Town
8:00am Transfer to airport
10:00am Flight to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed)
12:30am Approximate arrival into Maun and small aircraft flight to Khwai
1:30pm Approximate arrival into camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3.30pm Depart on afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun
2:00pm Flight Maun to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:30pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
4:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
4:15pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
December:
Johannesburg: 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Khwai: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Cape Town: 59 – 77 F (15 – 25 C) with low chance of rain
Mayo:
Johannesburg: 46 – 68 F (8 – 20 C) with a low chance of rain
Khwai: 52 – 84 F (11 – 29 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Cape Town: 50 – 68 F (10 – 20 C) with a slight chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Johannesburg to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Maun to Khwai (return) will be on Cessna Caravan or similar
•Flights from Maun to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Nokanyana Camp
Moremi, Botswana
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•3 nights at Nokanyana Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Nokanyana Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - SANCTUARY CHIEF'S CAMP CODE: JNBL54
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring the Okavango Delta and The Moremi Game Reserve while enjoying the luxury that is Chiefs Camp. Through careful wildlife management, this region has become perhaps one of the best places to see animals and birds in Africa.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Chief’s Camp. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
On arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area by a local representative and assisted on the short walk (approximately 300 yards/900 feet) from the airport terminal to your airport-based hotel.
The earliest check-in time allowed at the hotel is 2:00pm, although every effort will be made for your room to be available earlier.
Resto de la tarde libre. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Please note that guests who fail to arrive by Day 1 of their land program will be considered a no-show and hotel space for the duration of the program will be released. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and walking back to the airport terminal.
Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage and checking in for your flight to Chief’s Camp via Maun in Botswana.
As guests may only bring one piece of soft-sided luggage per person (max 20 kg) on the light aircraft flight to Chief’s Camp, excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored at the Johannesburg Airport from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
On arrival in Maun, a local representative will meet you and assist with your light aircraft transfer to Chiefs Camp licensed private airstrip which is located approximately two kilometers from the camp. The transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 25 minutes.
Named after Chief Moremi, Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This luxurious camp is ideal for an African safari due to the vast numbers of animals that congregate all year round. Chief’s Island is one of the many islands created by the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta and is well-known for the finest game viewing in Southern Africa, including both black and white rhino completing the Big Five.
With the finest cuisine and wines, the camp is also consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana by Condé Nast and Travel & Leisure.
On arrival at Chief’s Camp, check-in and proceed to your suite for some time to freshen up prior to your afternoon game drive.
As the predator capital of the world, the game viewing is awe-inspiring here. But apart from its predators, the Moremi is also renowned for its large concentrations of plains-game, elephant and buffalo. This is Big Five territory, and you will also no doubt see giraffe, impala and zebra. Both white and black rhino were introduced into the Mombo Concession in 2001 and 2003, and healthy populations of the endangered wild dog also make this area their home. Several lion prides as well as genet cats and hyena also live in abundance here. Like the rest of the Okavango Delta, the area is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 species.
After your game drive, return to the camp for dinner.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DÍA 3
Start the day with a full English and continental breakfast, before departing for your morning game drive. Elegant high teas are served in the afternoon just before departing for your afternoon game activity. On your return, relax at the pool or sip on a cocktail before dinner.
The camp’s expert guides are always on hand to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge as you explore the Delta in modified open 4 x 4 vehicles on morning and afternoon game drives.
There are optional excursions and activities available in between game drives such as a helicopter flight over the Delta however additional fees apply and these excursions must be booked and paid for at the lodge. There is no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises for these programs. Your lodge staff will present you with any available programs while you are on-site.
DÍA 4
Depending on flight departure time, enjoy one last morning game drive.
Thereafter gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities followed by your transfer to Chief’s Camp airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport.
On arrival at Maun Airport, check-in and board your flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you are met and assisted to an awaiting vehicle which will transfer you to your overnight hotel.
Spend the afternoon & evening at leisure in Cape Town with dinner on your own.
Your hotel is located close to the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. A complimentary shuttle bus to and from this location is available – just check with Reception on the schedule.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
DÍA 5
After a leisurely breakfast, check-out and transfer to the Cape Town harbour to embark the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:30am Breakfast & check-out
8:15am Take a short walk from your hotel to the airport
8:45am Arrive at the airport and check-in for your flight to Maun Airport, Botswana
Excess Luggage to be stored and transferred to Cape Town
11:45am Flight to Maun, Botswana (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
13:25pm Arrival in Maun. Check in for your light aircraft flight to Chiefs Camp.
TBA Light aircraft transfer from Maun to Chiefs Camp
Flight departure is confirmed a day before travelling
Aviso: 1 soft sided bag, 20 kg’s per person
TBA Transfer to Chiefs Camp in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Check in and time to freshen up
4:00pm Afternoon coffee and tea is served
4:30pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
Día 3
5:30am Wake up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive
10:00am Time at leisure
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
Day 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive (time permitting on flight details)
10:00am Gather belongings and complete check out formalities
10:30am Transfer to airstrip for light aircraft transfer, in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport
11:25am Check-in for flight to Cape Town
1:35pm Flight from Maun to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:20pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and be transferred to your hotel
Evening & dinner at leisure
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
Día 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Check-out time from hotel
12:15pm Depart on your transfer to Cape Town harbor to embark the ship.
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Botswana the local currency is the Pula. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
For the flights from Johannesburg to Chief’s Camp via Maun and then from Chief’s Camp to Cape Town via Maun, guests are permitted to check-in one soft sided piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and carry one small personal item such as a purse or camera bag.
Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person max 23kg/50lbs) will be collected and shipped to Cape Town via a courier service. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documentación
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to Botswana and South Africa as some nationals are required to have a visa to enter the country and to visit Botswana. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.
Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 OR Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Chief’s Camp
Botsuana
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Rd, Granger Bay, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel (Deluxe room) or similar including breakfast
*2 nights at the Sanctuary Chiefs Camp (Pavilion Room - including all meals, game drives and two local drinks per person at meal times)
*1 night at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (Sea Facing room) or similar including breakfast
*Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Days 1 and 2
*Transfers when required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Luggage storage of 2 bags per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 - 4 & luggage shipment to Cape Town
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class between Johannesburg – Maun - Cape Town
*Light aircraft flight between Maun and Chief’s Camp
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks at Chief’s Camp
*Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
*Visa fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE UK & EU Rovos Rail package Royal Suite CODE: JNBUK3
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (UK)
Seven Seas Voyager – 06th diciembre 2022 Sailing – Rovos Rail – Pre-Cruise
Day 1 – 1st diciembre 2022 – Arrival into Johannesburg
Transfers have been arranged for air/sea guests arriving today, who have purchased flights through Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Guests who have purchased their own flights and guests who have booked additional nights at the hotel independently will need to arrange their own transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s International Airport, you will be met after luggage reclaim by our Regent representative. A tour of Pretoria is included from the airport, including visits to Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Nelson Mandela Statue & Union buildings. Brunch is included at a local restaurant, until it’s time to transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria. The rest of the day is at leisure.
• Meals included today – Brunch at local restaurant
Day 2 – 2nd diciembre 2022
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Rovos Rail Station, the private railway station which is situated in Pretoria. The train will depart at approximately 11am.
Departure from Pretoria as you begin this 1,600-kilometre journey through the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the Great Karoo and onward as you trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Overnight on Train
• Meals included today – Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 3 – 3rd diciembre 2022
En-route to Cape Town, stop in Kimberley, once the epicentre of a worldwide diamond rush, for an off-the-train excursion. This city's chequered history is inextricably linked with the romance of those rare and beautiful stones. Here, you are cordially invited to disembark, take a tour through the streets of modern-day Kimberley to visit the 'Big Hole' and the Kimberley Big Hole Museum. Step back into a world of pioneers and adventurers-circa 1880 and marvel at the sheer magnitude of the 'Big Hole', the largest hole in the world excavated by hand. Overnight on Train
• Meals included today – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 4 – 4th diciembre 2022
Travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This perfectly preserved Victorian Village, founded as a refreshment stop in 1890, boasts an impressive museum on the platform. After Matjiesfontein, the journey continues and arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The first tunnel is 13.5km long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights. Dinner is served as the train climbs ±750m down the escarpment towards Worcester
• Meals included today – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 5 – 5th diciembre 2022
The journey continues through the Hex River Valley arriving at Cape Town at approximately 10am. Upon disembarking, a ½ day tour of Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope has been arranged prior to your transfer to Cape Grace hotel for your overnight stay. Highlights of the trip include one of the world’s most spectacular drives taking in Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Penguin Colony, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Your hotel, The Cape Grace, is situated on a private quay between the bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina and is the perfect place to enjoy all that Cape Town has to offer. The city of Cape Town has a lot to offer the discerning tourist, among places of interest, you can visit pearl-white beaches washed by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, watch colourful, old-style fishing boats in Kalk Bay, explore the old Malay slave quarters, enjoy the finest seafood in the world, wander through Greenmarket Square's famous flea market. - You are under own arrangements for dinner & evening.
• Meals included today – Breakfast & lunch
Day 6 – 6th diciembre 2022 – Embarkation Day
Enjoy breakfast and morning at leisure before transferring to Seven Seas Voyager for your wonderful cruise! Your Regent Representative will confirm the timings for baggage collection and departure time from the hotel.
Inclusions of the package:
? 1 Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria (Deluxe Room) on a B&B basis
? 3 Nights Rovos Rail train (Royal Suite) on a Fully Inclusive basis (All Local Brands)
? 1 Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel (Table Mountain Luxury Room) on a B&B basis
? ½ Day Pretoria City Tour including brunch (Regent flight inclusive only)
? ½ Day Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope Tour in Cape Town including local lunch
? Transport & Touring in a luxury air-conditioned coach with A/C and PA system
? English-Speaking driver & guide to accompany during touring
? Porterage for 2 pieces of luggage per person
? Meals as per itinerary
**PLEASE NOTE** - South African Immigrations officials require that all UK visitors to South Africa must have a minimum of 2 consecutive double blank pages in their passports. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in permission to enter the country being denied. Please check with your local visa office to full and up to date requirements which may vary depending on your nationality.
The Rovos Rail Information:
The Track: The track over which we travel is inconsistently maintained. If you wake at night imagining the train is travelling at high speed, be assured it is the state of the track below creating that impression. We restrict the train to 60km/h (37mph), and over bad sections reduce speed to as little as 20km/h (12mph). If you find it noisy, earplugs are available at the Gift Shop.
Scheduling Times, Routes & Excursions: We cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running to schedule. Off-train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. Departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to alter our routing at any time between departure and arrival points. We do our best to fulfil our obligations, but it goes without saying that with many loco changes as well as other logistical permutations it is not uncommon to be delayed.
The Royal Suite: The Royal Suites each take up half a carriage with their own private lounge area and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. They accommodate one or two passengers in double or twin beds. A dedicated host/ess is available at all times and services the suites daily. A bar fridge is filled with the on-board beverages of the passengers’ choice.
Equipaje: Each suite has a luggage rack that runs its length providing ample space for storage.
Amenities: Plug-in hairdryers & amenity kit in your suite, in addition to your bathroom
unit (if applicable) – are available on board.
Gastronomía: Meals on board are served in one sitting only in the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. Bar service is also available throughout the day.
Dress: Days on board are smart casual: Neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style combining casual and formal clothing pieces. Evening attire is more formal: For gentlemen a jacket and tie are a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits. For off train excursions, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, sun lotion and hats. If required, blankets and rain capes are available.
Electricidad: 220V AC 50Hz 3-point round-pronged wall plugs and 110V/220V 2-pin plugs for shavers and chargers. A generator supplies power. Please be aware that certain breaks in power are necessary when servicing is required.
Locomotion: Use of steam has become increasingly difficult over the years as more and more water and coaling facilities have been scrapped. Diesel or electric locomotives are used while steam is used in and around the area of Rovos Rail Station only.
Mobile devices & internet: In maintaining the spirit of train travel there are no radios or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and essentially anything that could disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of your suites only. The reception is poor while the train is moving. It is advised to contact your service provider to ensure the correct settings for network services are activated. Wi-Fi is available at our lounges in Cape Town and Pretoria and at most off-train accommodation (although not always guaranteed).
Security: An electronic safe is provided in the cupboard in each suite.
Smoking: On board the train smoking is allowed in the smoking Club Lounge only. HOWEVER, please be mindful of other non-smoking guests, that the train is generally made up of wood and DO NOT throw flammable items such as cigarette or cigar butts off the train. Bush fires in Africa are a constant and dangerous hazard. Hotels will be non-smoking rooms only.
Water: The water used on the train is carried in tanks under each coach. These tanks are filled every day, but they cannot be topped up while the train is travelling. Please assist us by using water responsibly. Water inside the cabins has been filtered and chlorinated; it is safe for bathing and brushing teeth only. Please use the bottled water provided for drinking.
More information can be found at www.rovos.com/trains/on-board
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POST-KRUGER & SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP CODE: JNBLH6
Spend two nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp, a secluded African masterpiece situated in the world-renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park.
Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people.
SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP
Little Bush Camp lies hidden in the shade of indigenous riverine trees, on a bend of the Msulthlu River. It is the smallest and most secluded of Sabi Sabi's lodges and styled to reflect the contemporary elegance that epitomizes Bush Lodge.
The lodge offers only six suites, all with private decks overlooking the riverbed and surrounding natural bush. The lodge itself is intimate, centered on an inviting lounge and leading to an elegant outdoor dining area. The pool area is across the riverbed and an outdoor boma is the perfect setting for indulging in the finest safari cuisine.
Each thatched suite is individually styled with a designer bed, draped mosquito nets, genuine African artefacts, wooden finishes and creative use of colors, textures and light. Luxurious en suite bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers, while the new heated spa bath on each secluded deck offers a delightfully decadent vantage point from which to relax and watch the bushveld and abundant wildlife.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
After disembarking the ship in Cape Town, you are met by a local tour guide who will accompany you on an orientation tour of the ‘Mother City’ en route to your overnight hotel.
Official check-in time at your hotel is at 2pm. If rooms are not available at time of arrival, consider enjoying a meal or beverage in the Tobago’s restaurant or taking a leisurely walk to the nearby Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment.
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check-out, meet your local escort and transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After lunch or high tea (depending on your arrival time) you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive back at the lodge.
Seeing the Big 5 is thrilling, but so too is learning about Mother Nature and her vast ecosystems from a highly qualified guide. Sabi Sabi’s approach is to linger a touch longer at sightings and look a little deeper to appreciate all of nature’s creatures – big and small.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. During your free time you can catch up on some sleep or alternatively you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk. You can spend your time around the pool, perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (not included in cost) and try to spot animals from the safari deck.
After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
The hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
Día 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 12:00pm. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
-Children under 13 years of age are not catered to at this camp
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
10:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
City orientation tour en route to your hotel
1:00pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
2:00pm Check-in formalities
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
7:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
8:30am Depart hotel and transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:154pm Arrival at safari destination and check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Little Bush Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast at the lodge followed by leisure time at the lodge – perhaps take a bush walk with your ranger
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee
5:30am Early morning game drive if time permits
8:30am Return to the lodge for breakfast
11:00am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:00pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:35pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:40pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:15pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:20pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
12:00 h: Horario de registro de salida del hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Airport assistance:
All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, airport assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and/or airport assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In Kruger – In November, the average high is 94°F (35°C) and the average low is 67°F (19°C)
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria medication.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. We suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices as converters are not always available.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1246
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel (Premium Sea Facing room)
*Two nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp – Luxury thatched suite, all meals, game drives and two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Vaccination fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NELSON MANDELA CODE: JNBLA7
Become immersed in the life of Nelson Mandela by visiting attractions that lend great insight into his early days as an anti-apartheid revolutionary and how that experience led to his eventual election as President of South Africa.
This very special program is for a small group of no more than six guests.
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg; therefore, departure flights must be out of the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your guide and drive to the Vergelegen Wine Estate, which was founded in 1700. It is so representative of the Cape culture that the estate has been declared a Provincial Heritage site. You will be free to meander through the estate and themed gardens before enjoying a wine tasting and charcuterie plate.
Return to Cape Town and check in at your hotel - the Cape Grace, a luxurious hotel on the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This cultural and historical area offers abundant opportunities for shopping and dining.
Dinner, however, will be served at the Cape Grace. To make the experience even more special and meaningful, someone that knew Nelson Mandela will be in attendance. That person may be Christo Brand, a former prison guard from Robben Island, the brutal maximum-security facility where Mandela was held for 18 years.
Día 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a short walk to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and board the ferry to Robben Island. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the island has a notorious past. For centuries, it was used to house lepers, the mentally challenged and political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist-poet Dennis Brutus. The prison there closed in 2011.
While touring the rocky island, you will learn about its infamous history and present population, which is primarily seabirds and African penguins.
After returning to the mainland on the ferry, you will walk to Nobel Square to view life-size sculptures of South Africa’s four Nobel Peace Prize laureates: Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, former state president of South Africa FW de Klerk, and Albert Luthuli, an anti-apartheid activist.
A 3-course lunch follows at a restaurant overlooking Nobel Square. Christo Brand may join you there.
After lunch, you will head for the Mandela Rhodes Place with the tour guide and Christo Brand, both of whom will elaborate on the building’s historical importance. Mining magnate and founder of the DeBeers diamond company, Cecil John Rhodes constructed the building, which now houses the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. This organization funds and empowers young Africans to serve their societies through education, entrepreneurship and leadership.
You will also visit the Cape Town City Hall and Grand Parade public square, where Mandela addressed the crowds a few hours after his release from prison in 1990. It was here that Mandela declared his commitment to reconciliation but warned that the armed struggle would continue as “a purely defensive action against the violence of apartheid.”
Return to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure. La cena corre por su cuenta. With so many options, you may want to discuss with your tour guide your food interests for them to suggest a wonderful restaurant for you.
DÍA 3
After breakfast and check-out, proceed to the Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival you will be met to begin your tour of this area.
Begin with a visit to Soweto, the township that became known as the epicenter of the anti-apartheid movement. You will see the house on Vilakazi Street where Mandela lived from 1946 until his arrest in 1962. Archbishop Desmond Tutu also lived on the street, which is now the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
You will also browse the Hector Pieterson Museum, a space dedicated to the commemoration of the high school students that led a peaceful march in 1976 that ended in a violent confrontation with the police. Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old schoolboy, was shot and killed while protesting. Expect the museum visit to be an eye-opening and emotionally moving experience.
Soweto’s heritage site Kliptown Museum marks the spot where delegates to a people’s parliament met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter. This founding document became the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and South African Constitution. Kliptown was strategically chosen for the meeting place because it was a multiracial area between Soweto and Johannesburg.
Following lunch at a restaurant in Soweto, you will transfer to the Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel where you will spend the evening.
Mandela lived in at the property in the late 1990s after being released from prison for his role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement. The estate later became the headquarters for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. It has been converted into a luxury hotel decorated with Mandela memorabilia.
The hotel restaurant, where you will dine, features a menu of Mandela’s favorite dishes prepared by his longtime chef. The meal and the experience of spending the evening in Mandela’s former residence will be highly memorable.
Día 4
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be transferred to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DÍA 1
8:30am Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to Vergelegen Wine Estate
9:30am Self-guided Heritage and Garden Route tour featuring the estate’s Manor House, Octagonal Gardens and more
10:40am Flagship Wine tasting at Vergelegen Wine Estate including a cheese and churcuterie plate
11:45am Depart Vergelegen and return to Cape town
12:30pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Check in time at the hotel
Luggage storage is available should rooms not be ready when you arrive
7:30pm Dinner at hotel in the company of someone special, who will set the scene for your tour tomorrow
Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel or similar
DÍA 2
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
8:15am Depart the hotel, and enjoy a short walk to Robben Island Clock Tower where your ferry awaits you
9:00am Robben Island Ferry & Island tour, accompanied by your tour guide
1:30pm Upon return from Robben Island, talk a leisurely walk to Nobel Square to view life-sized sculptures of our four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu and Albert Lutuli
2:00pm Lunch at Ginja Restaurant or similar, overlooking Nobel Square
3:30pm Depart the waterfront and travel to Mandela Rhodes Place for a stop-over
4:15pm Depart Mandela Rhodes Place and travel to City Hall and the Grand Parade for a stop-over
4:45pm Return to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the evening at leisure
Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel
DAY 3 - timings are subject to change based on final flight details
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at your hotel followed by check-out formalities
TBA Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport
TBA Check-in for your flight to Johannesburg
TBA Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
TBA Arrive at OR Tambo Airport and collect your luggage
TBA Depart the airport on a half day Soweto tour, including lunch, en route to your hotel
TBA Check-in
7:30pm This evening enjoy dinner at Sanctuary Mandela – dishes, inspired by former and late President
Nelson Mandela.
Overnight at the Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel
Día 4
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Transfer to the Johannesburg airport. You will be transferred based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your transfer time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for transfers can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta o si su vuelo no se realiza el último día del programa, los traslados no estarán incluidos.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
In December and January, daily high temperatures average from 73°F to 75°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 82°F.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers and personal toiletries.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
For this reason, one excess piece of luggage per person is included for this flight in the cost of this program. Luggage weight not to exceed 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Should guests have more than two pieces of checked luggage, any excess over two pieces will be at own expense.
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Cape Grace Hotel
Dirección: W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002
Teléfono: 021 410 7100
Sanctuary Mandela
Dirección: 4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Teléfono: 010 035 0368
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
El programa incluye:
*Two nights at Cape Grace Hotel (Luxury Room)
*One night at Sanctuary Mandela (King Suite)
*Private transfer per couple / single traveler to OR Tambo Airport on day 4
*Dinner on Day 3 including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity
*3-Course dinner at Cape Grace Hotel including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity
*A special host to accompany dinner on day 1
*Soweto tour and lunch
*Robben Island Ferry and tour
*Ginja Restaurant or similar - 3-course lunch including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity
*Vergelegen or similar Private Heritage and Garden Route tour, Flagship Wine tasting with cheese and Churcuterie plate
*Transfers and touring by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver
*Qualified English-speaking tour guide during touring
*Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle
*Excess luggage fee for flight from CPT to JNB – 1 piece per person with a max of 20 kg (44 lbs.)
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Economy class flight from CPT to JNB– direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND CAPE TOWN COMBO - 2025 CODE: JNBLF5
Spend two nights at the stunning &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp, which is located within the Sabi Sands Nature Reserve, one of the most prestigious wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Enjoy up to four game drives before flying to Cape Town for two nights. Enjoy a guided scenic tour including a visit to see the famous penguins of Boulder Beach and a stroll through the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.
DAY 1 – 30 de mayo de 2025
Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Once you have cleared Customs and Immigration, collect any luggage and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on the short walk through the terminal to your overnight hotel. Your hotel is located within the Airport terminal.
The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available by this time, this cannot be guaranteed without book an extra night. Lunch is on own.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel including two local beverages and tea or coffee.
DAY 2 – 31 de mayo de 2025
Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Skukuza Airport.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
On arrival at Skukuza Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred by road to your lodge located within the Sabi Sand Reserve.
Sharing an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve benefits from a great diversity of wildlife. The reserve is world-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings that are unmatched to anywhere else in the world and guests staying at Kirkman’s Kamp have the privilege of traversing 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres) of exclusive-use land that is home to, not only the Big Five but other rare and iconic species. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices and vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of an up-close game viewing experience.
At the lodge, step back in time, into the classical ambience of an original 1920s homestead. &BEYOND Kirkman’s Kamp has spectacular views of the unspoiled landscape that surrounds the Sand River from each of its guest cottages. Here, old meets new; with antique-styled beds seamlessly blending with modern comforts, while private verandas creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A library offers a sanctuary filled with interesting reads, while the classical sitting room provides the ultimate setting to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. Immersed in the bushscape is a rim-flow swimming pool with views of the Sand River. Guests can enjoy tea on the rolling lawn, while breakfast and lunch are served on the shady and picturesque verandas. Dinner is a magnificent affair, where mouth-watering Pan-African menus can be enjoyed in a boma, on the lawns, or in a candlelit bush setting.
Choose from a variety of exciting activities such as twice-daily game drives, interpretive bush and nature walks, private, family, birding or photographic safaris, or even a game of croquet or tennis (complete with Pimms and strawberries).
On arrival at Kirkman’s Kamp, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter freshen up in your room prior to your afternoon game drive.
Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to a delectable dinner.
DAY 3 – 1 de junio de 2025
Hot and cold beverages will be waiting for you after your early morning wake up call.
Enjoy a morning game drive showcasing the wildlife and nature of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Game drives in the Sabi Sand are able to go off road in search of exceptional sightings, include the members of the Big Five.
Your guide and tracker teams are also equipped with a wealth of knowledge about the area’s vegetation, including the traditional and medicinal uses of various plants. Birding enthusiasts can ask their guide to identify birds that are specific to the region as well as notable migrant species. Guests with a special interest in photography should let their guide know, as he will then take extra care to position the vehicle to make the best possible use of the available light at wildlife sightings.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and some free time around the property. Visit the spa, relax by the pool, have a nap, or perhaps take part in a bush walk or village tour. Additional fees may be incurred for optional activities. The lodge will provide a complete list of available activities during your stay.
Later in the day and after tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge.
DAY 4 – 2 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Skukuza Airport for a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a local representative and transferred to your overnight hotel, located inside the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.
DAY 5 – 3 de junio de 2025
Following an early breakfast, embark on a full day tour starting with a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the ‘Mother City’ (weather dependent).
Next, transfer along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard, past Hout bay and over Chapman’s Peak as you make your way to Simon’s Town. Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a visit to Boulders Beach to view the African Penguins in their natural habitat.
Return to Cape Town traveling past Kalk Bay and Muizeberg. Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
DAY 6 – 4 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast and check-out formalities, visit Kirstenbosch Gardens for a leisurely stroll through these beautiful gardens including numerous art pieces and a well-stocked curio shop. Arrive at the Cape Town harbor in time for embarkation.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided with assistance to your hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.
•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet is not included.
Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg
Arrival into Johannesburg
You are met and escorted on a short walk to your hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
7:30am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Walk to the check-in area at O.R. Tambo Airport
9:00am Check-in for a domestic flight to Skukuza
10:05am Flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:05am Arrive at Skukuza Airport and collect luggage
11:30am Meet your lodge representative and transfer through the reserve to the lodge
12:00pm Estimated arrival time at the lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp
Día 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
Optional bush walk or tour (to be arranged on site)
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp
Day 4 - Timing and final game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive (time permitting)
8:30am Return to the lodge and enjoy breakfast
9:30am Gather belongings and check-out
10:00am Transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30pm Arrive at Skukuza Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight from Skukuza to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and collect luggage
3:00pm Meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel
3:45pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Día 5
7:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
7:45am Depart the hotel and transfer to Lower Table Mountain Road
8:00am Ascend Table Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the City
10:00am Depart Table Mountain and travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout bay and Chapman’s Peak
12:00pm Enjoy lunch at Seaforth Restaurant or similar venue
1:30pm Take a short walk to Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguins
3:00pm Depart Simon’s Town and return to Cape Town
4:00pm Approximate return time to Cape Town and your hotel, dinner on own
Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Día 6
7:00-9:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check out formalities
9:30am Travel to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
10:15pm Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens
Enjoy some free time to visit the well-stocked curio shop
11:45am Depart Kirstenbosch and transfer to the Cape Town harbor
12:30pm Arrival at the harbor for embarkation
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
•The Kruger area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get hot. The game drive vehicles may not be covered therefore guests may be exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Child policy at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp: Children of all ages welcome. Children under 6 are not permitted on game drives; children 6-11 are permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. The are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds; children 12-16 are permitted on game drives and nature walks but not permitted on specialist walking safaris. The child policy applies to children participating on game drives with a private vehicle only. A surcharge may apply for a private vehicle and upgrading to a family cottage or suite may also be required, please check before confirming this program. Wild Child Program available for children 3-12.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Se recomienda traer un adaptador de viaje universal para dispositivos eléctricos.
Luggage information:
Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).
Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage
must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.
U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).
For guests who require a Visa, the name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
OR Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Teléfono: 011 961 5400
Kirkman’s Kamp
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand, 1350
Teléfono: 011 809 4300
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport – Day 1 and 2
•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast
•2 nights at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp (Cottage) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers
•2 nights at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) with bed and breakfast
•Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Two tours in Cape Town in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle, Table Mountain cable tickets, Chapman’s Peak Drive vehicle entry, 3-Course lunch including 2 drinks, Boulders Beach entry and Kirstenbosch Gardens entry
•Excess luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)
•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage
•Economy class flights per the itinerary
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that Meet and Greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, arrival Meet and Greet is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor
•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers, and lodge staff
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases and laundry
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Visa fees if required
•Excess or overweight luggage
•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST-LUXURY SAFARI - KRUGER & LION SANDS - TINGA CODE: JNBL83
Spend three nights at the beautiful Lion Sands Tinga Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS TINGA LODGE
The lodge’s exclusive accommodations are set apart on a high bank up from the Sabie River. Your suite has its own plunge pool and deck overlooking the water and makes the most of a view that often sees wildlife passing through. From the suites, elevated wooden pathways lead off to the spa and the main lodge – with its bar lounge, library, poolside and boma.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your local escort and transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 2 and Day 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodges. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DAY 1 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
8:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
8:30am Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination & check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*Three nights at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge – suite, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND CAPE TOWN COMBO - 2025 CODE: JNBLF6
Spend two nights in Cape Town taking in some of the noteworthy sights before flying to Kruger. Spend two nights at the stunning &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp, which is located within the Sabi Sands Nature Reserve, one of the most prestigious wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Here you will enjoy up to four game drives in the bush.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.
DAY 1 – 4 de junio de 2025
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your guide and begin your program with a visit to the Kirstenbosch Gardens. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through these beautiful gardens which includes numerous art pieces and a well-stocked curio shop.
Following your visit, transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. The Victoria and Alfred Hotel is conveniently located inside the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which is home to numerous shops, restaurants and a variety of entertainment.
DAY 2 – 5 de junio de 2025
Following an early breakfast, embark on a full day tour starting with a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the ‘Mother City’ (weather dependent).
Next, transfer along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard, past Hout bay and over Chapman’s Peak as you make your way to Simon’s Town. Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a visit to Boulders Beach to view the African Penguins in their natural habitat.
Return to Cape Town traveling past Kalk Bay and Muizeberg. Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
DAY 3 – 6 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Skukuza Airport.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
On arrival at Skukuza Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred by road to your lodge located within the Sabi Sand Reserve.
Sharing an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve benefits from a great diversity of wildlife. The reserve is world-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings that are unmatched to anywhere else in the world and guests staying at Kirkman’s Kamp have the privilege of traversing 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres) of exclusive-use land that is home to, not only the Big Five but other rare and iconic species. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices and vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of an up-close game viewing experience.
At the lodge, step back in time, into the classical ambience of an original 1920s homestead. &BEYOND Kirkman’s Kamp has spectacular views of the unspoiled landscape that surrounds the Sand River from each of its guest cottages. Here, old meets new; with antique-styled beds seamlessly blending with modern comforts, while private verandas creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A library offers a sanctuary filled with interesting reads, while the classical sitting room provides the ultimate setting to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. Immersed in the bushscape is a rim-flow swimming pool with views of the Sand River. Guests can enjoy tea on the rolling lawn, while breakfast and lunch are served on the shady and picturesque verandas. Dinner is a magnificent affair, where mouth-watering Pan-African menus can be enjoyed in a boma, on the lawns, or in a candlelit bush setting.
Choose from a variety of exciting activities such as twice-daily game drives, interpretive bush and nature walks, private, family, birding or photographic safaris, or even a game of croquet or tennis (complete with Pimms and strawberries).
On arrival at Kirkman’s Kamp, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter freshen up in your room prior to your afternoon game drive.
Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to a delectable dinner.
DAY 4 – 7 de junio de 2025
Hot and cold beverages will be waiting for you after your early morning wake up call.
Enjoy a morning game drive showcasing the wildlife and nature of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Game drives in the Sabi Sand are able to go off road in search of exceptional sightings, include the members of the Big Five.
Your guide and tracker teams are also equipped with a wealth of knowledge about the area’s vegetation, including the traditional and medicinal uses of various plants. Birding enthusiasts can ask their guide to identify birds that are specific to the region as well as notable migrant species. Guests with a special interest in photography should let their guide know, as he will then take extra care to position the vehicle to make the best possible use of the available light at wildlife sightings.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and some free time around the property. Visit the spa, relax by the pool, have a nap, or perhaps take part in a bush walk or village tour. Additional fees may be incurred for optional activities. The lodge will provide a complete list of available activities during your stay.
Later in the day and after tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge.
DAY 5 – 8 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Skukuza Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you are met by a local representative and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.
DAY 6 – 9 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast and check-out formalities, make your way back to the O.R. Tambo Airport to check-in for your flight home. Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm. Should you have a later departing flight, luggage storage is available at your hotel until you need to depart.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure airport assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
Día 1
9:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your tour guide
9:15am Depart the harbor and transfer to Kirstenbosch Gardens
10:00am Enjoy a leisurely stroll through these beautiful gardens
Enjoy time to visit the well-stocked curio shop
12:00pm Depart Kirstenbosch and return to Cape Town and to your overnight hotel
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel
Spend the afternoon at leisure, lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
Día 2
From 7:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
7:45am Depart the hotel and transfer to Lower Table Mountain Road
8:00am Ascend Table Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the City (weather dependent)
10:00am Depart Table Mountain and travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout bay and onto Chapman’s Peak
12:00pm Enjoy lunch at Seaforth Restaurant or similar venue
1:30pm Following lunch, take a short walk to Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguins
3:00pm Depart Simon’s Town and return to Cape Town
4:00pm Approximate return time to Cape Town and your hotel
Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
Day 3 – Timing and game drive is dependent on actual flight schedule
7:30am Breakfast at your hotel followed by check-out formalities
9:00am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport to check-in for a flight to Skukuza
10:35am Flight from Cape Town to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and collect luggage
1:30pm Meet your lodge representative and transfer through the reserve to Kirkman’s Kamp
2:00pm Estimated arrival time at Kirkman’s Kamp (depending on animal sightings along the way)
Check-in on arrival and enjoy lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at & Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp
Día 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
Free time at leisure, perhaps take part in an optional activity
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at & Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp
Day 5 – Timing and game drive is dependent on actual flight schedule
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
10:30am Gather belongings and check-out
11:00am Short transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:00pm Arrive at Skukuza Airport and check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
1:35pm Flight from Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:40pm On arrival at OR Tambo Airport, guests are met by an English-speaking representative and accompanied on the short walk to your overnight hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel, guests are reunited with any shipped luggage
Afternoon at leisure, dinner included at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Día 6
7:00-10:00am Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Official check-out time
Guests are met and accompanied to the check in counters for onwards flights
For guests with later flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until you need to depart
Noches Adicionales:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be assisted to the airport per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 6 del programa.
Airport assistance O.R. Tambo Airport JNB:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that airport assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, airport assistance is not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
•The Kruger area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get hot. The game drive vehicles may not be covered therefore guests may be exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Child policy at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp: Children of all ages welcome. Children under 6 are not permitted on game drives; children 6-11 are permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. The are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds; children 12-16 are permitted on game drives and nature walks but not permitted on specialist walking safaris. The child policy applies to children participating on game drives with a private vehicle only. A surcharge may apply for a private vehicle and upgrading to a family cottage or suite may also be required, please check before confirming this program. Wild Child Program available for children 3-12.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Se recomienda traer un adaptador de viaje universal para dispositivos eléctricos.
Luggage information:
Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).
Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage
must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.
U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).
For guests who require a Visa, the name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
Kirkman’s Kamp
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand, 1350
Teléfono: 011 809 4300
OR Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Teléfono: 011 961 5400
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•2 nights at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) with bed and breakfast
•2 nights at &Beyond Kirkman’s Kamp (Cottage) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers
•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast
•Transfers in Cape Town in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Two tours in Cape Town in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle, Table Mountain cable tickets, Chapman’s Peak Drive vehicle entry, 3-Course lunch including 2 drinks, Boulders Beach entry and Kirstenbosch Gardens entry
•Excess luggage shipment from Cape Town to Johannesburg including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)
•English speaking Meet and Greet for O.R. Tambo Airport
•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage
•Economy class flights per the itinerary
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so that airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, departure assistance to the JNB airport is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor
•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers, and lodge staff
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases and laundry
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Visa fees if required
•Assistance to O.R. Tambo airport on Day 6
•Excess or overweight luggage
•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST ASG - WILDLIFE AND WARRIORS IN ZULULAND CODE: JNBL73
Look for Africa’s famed Big Five on game drives through the private Manyoni Private Game Reserve and see a battlefield that was a turning point in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
AVISO: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart out of the Johannesburg International Airport (OR Tambo). Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a transfer to the airport and flight to Durban.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Upon arrival in Durban you will have a scenic drive of approximately 4 hours through the rolling hills of Zululand.
KwaZulu Natal, also known as KZN, is steeped in history and littered with battlefields from the struggles of the Zulu Civil Wars, to their clashes with the Boers and the British. This picturesque area features sweeping views of rolling hills scattered with rugged rock formations. The most well-known and well-visited sites are those of the legendary Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift took place on the same day, lodging the Zulus firmly at the top of great warrior nations.
Arrive at the spectacular Fugitives’ Drift property this afternoon. A Natural Heritage Site, it overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Spacious and luxurious en-suite cottages have private verandahs, air-conditioning, and both inside and outside showers. The lodge has a swimming pool, library, and excellent museum.
Enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure or choose to do a nature walk.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and checking out, depart for a tour of Isandlwana Battlefield.
The stories of the Anglo-Zulu war have endured for almost a century and a half. The epic of Isandlwana was a battle which shook imperial Britain to its core and questioned the illusion of European superiority. How did a force, armed largely with spears and shields, overcome a modern British army?
On the way to Isandlwana, listen to audio narrated by David Rattray which gives a background to the Anglo-Zulu War. There is a stop for a comfort break and to view the museum at Isandlwana. Afterwards the lecture on the battlefield begins and refreshments are served while you listen. Another audio, this time describing the story of the survivors and events after the battle of Isandlwana, is played en route back to the Lodge.
Enjoy lunch before departing on an afternoon tour of the Rorke’s Drift battlefield.
The battle of Rorke’s Drift is one of the most famous battles in the English-speaking world and was later the subject of the 1964 Hollywood blockbuster, Zulu.
A brave small band of British soldiers, many sick and disabled, held out all night against an overwhelming Zulu force. Douglas Rattray’s emotionally charged talk covers the battle at Rorke’s Drift through the experiences of the individual soldiers who, through great acts of selflessness and bravery, managed to hold out in the face of such dire odds.
Eleven Victoria Crosses and five Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded for actions at Rorke’s Drift, restoring British military honor and securing its reputation as one of the most remarkable stands in British military history.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
DÍA 3
After breakfast depart the battlefields for a 4-hour transfer to Manyoni Private Game Reserve to begin your safari.
This private reserve is home to a wide selection of wildlife including a variety of endangered species and the world-renowned Big Five. The area’s vast range of diverse habitats allows the reserve to support an array of wildlife species while also attracting an abundant variety of birdlife. Providing a safe haven to over 70 mammal species, Manyoni is home to impressive populations of giraffe, kudu, nyala, wildebeest, zebra and much more.
Arrive at the five-star Rhino Sands Safari Camp which consists of 8 luxury tents, each equipped with an outdoor shower, ceiling and standing fans, a private swimming and a living area. Guests can relax at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The safari experience here has been crafted with an eye towards classical elegance, with intimate meals dining on fine local cuisine, romantic sundowner stops, and world-class game viewing.
Enjoy lunch and some free time at the lodge before you set out on your afternoon game drive in one of South Africa’s most renowned wildlife regions. This first afternoon will surely evoke many emotions as you discover amazing wildlife interactions and search for the BIG 5 in the cooling afternoon and into the darkness of the night.
Returning the lodge, choose to freshen up before dinner or grab a drink at the camps bar and relax in the lounge. There is also a large boma area complete with a bush oven for guests to enjoy fireside dining beneath the stars.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 5
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari activity. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Durban where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will collect luggage and then walk (short walk) to your airport-based hotel.
At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and transfer to airport with tour escort
8:30am Flight Cape Town to Durban (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
10:30am Arrival into Durban
10:45am Transfer to the Battlefields with packed lunch
2:45pm Approximate arrival to Fugitives drift lodge followed by check in procedures and afternoon tea
3:30pm Afternoon at leisure
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Fugitives Drift Lodge
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Depart for Isandlwana Battlefield tour
8:00am Isandlwana museum visit
8:45am Isandlwana Battlefield lecture
10:45am Tea, coffee & refreshments served
11:00am Guests may wander around battlefield and visit various grave sites at leisure
12:30pm Lunch
3:00pm Depart for Rorkes Drift Battlefield tour
3.30pm Rorkes Drift museum visit
4:00pm Rorkes Drift Battlefield lecture
6:00pm Guests may wander around battlefield and visit various grave sites at leisure
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Fugitives Drift Lodge
DÍA 3
8:00am Breakfast
9:45am Depart for Manyoni Private game reserve with packed lunch
1:15pm Approximate arrival into camp followed by check in procedures and lunch
4:00pm Evening safari activity
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Rhino Sands Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Rhino Sands Camp
DÍA 5
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Durban with packed lunch
4:00pm Flight Durban to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
5:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
5:30pm Short walkj to your airport based hotel
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Zululand: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Luggage Information:
•Guests are permitted to check one suitcase per person on the flights between Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. Maximum weight is 23kg (50 lbs) per bag. Hand luggage should not exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Durban to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Cape Town to Durban will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Fugitives Drift Lodge
Rorkes Drift
Dundee Rural area
Sudáfrica
Rhino Sands safari camp
Manyoni private game reserve
Zululand
Sudáfrica
Intercontinental OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•2 nights at Fugitives Drift Lodge in a luxury room and includes all meals
•2 nights at Rhino Sands Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer to Johannesburg – maximum 2 pieces per person per the specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Rhino Sands
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE ASG - WILDLIFE AND WARRIORS IN ZULULAND CODE: JNBL72
Look for Africa’s famed Big Five on game drives through the private Manyoni Private Game Reserve and see a battlefield that was a turning point in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
AVISO: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore your flight must arrive into the Johannesburg International Airport (OR Tambo). Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
AVISO: This evening, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, (23kg / 50 lbs each) will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
DÍA 2
This morning after breakfast, walk with your escort to the terminal where you will depart on a flight to Durban. Upon arrival in Durban you will have a scenic drive of approximately 4 hours through the rolling hills of Zululand.
KwaZulu Natal, also known as KZN, is steeped in history and littered with battlefields from the struggles of the Zulu Civil Wars, to their clashes with the Boers and the British. This picturesque area features sweeping views of rolling hills scattered with rugged rock formations. The most well-known and well-visited sites are those of the legendary Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift took place on the same day, lodging the Zulus firmly at the top of great warrior nations.
Arrive at the spectacular Fugitives’ Drift property this afternoon. A Natural Heritage Site, it overlooks both Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. Spacious and luxurious en-suite cottages have private verandahs, air-conditioning, and both inside and outside showers. The lodge has a swimming pool, library, and excellent museum.
Enjoy lunch before departing on an afternoon tour of the Rorke’s Drift battlefield.
The battle of Rorke’s Drift is one of the most famous battles in the English-speaking world and was later the subject of the 1964 Hollywood blockbuster, Zulu.
A brave small band of British soldiers, many sick and disabled, held out all night against an overwhelming Zulu force. Douglas Rattray’s emotionally charged talk covers the battle at Rorke’s Drift through the experiences of the individual soldiers who, through great acts of selflessness and bravery, managed to hold out in the face of such dire odds.
Eleven Victoria Crosses and five Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded for actions at Rorke’s Drift, restoring British military honor and securing its reputation as one of the most remarkable stands in British military history.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
DÍA 3
After breakfast and checking out, depart for a tour of Isandlwana Battlefield.
The stories of the Anglo-Zulu war have endured for almost a century and a half. The epic of Isandlwana was a battle which shook imperial Britain to its core and questioned the illusion of European superiority. How did a force, armed largely with spears and shields, overcome a modern British army?
On the way to Isandlwana, listen to audio narrated by David Rattray which gives a background to the Anglo-Zulu War. There is a stop for a comfort break and to view the museum at Isandlwana. Afterwards the lecture on the battlefield begins and refreshments are served while you listen. Another audio, this time describing the story of the survivors and events after the battle of Isandlwana, is played en-route to Manyoni private game reserve.
This private reserve is home to a wide selection of wildlife including a variety of endangered species and the world-renowned Big Five. The area’s vast range of diverse habitats allows the reserve to support an array of wildlife species while also attracting an abundant variety of birdlife. Providing a safe haven to over 70 mammal species, Manyoni is home to impressive populations of giraffe, kudu, nyala, wildebeest, zebra and much more.
Arrive at the five-star Rhino Sands Safari Camp which consists of 8 luxury tents, each equipped with an outdoor shower, ceiling and standing fans, a private swimming and a living area. Guests can relax at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The safari experience here has been crafted with an eye towards classical elegance, with intimate meals dining on fine local cuisine, romantic sundowner stops, and world-class game viewing.
Enjoy lunch and some free time at the lodge before you set out on your afternoon game drive in one of South Africa’s most renowned wildlife regions. This first afternoon will surely evoke many emotions as you discover amazing wildlife interactions and search for the BIG 5 in the cooling afternoon and into the darkness of the night.
Returning the lodge, choose to freshen up before dinner or grab a drink at the camps bar and relax in the lounge. There is also a large boma area complete with a bush oven for guests to enjoy fireside dining beneath the stars.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 5
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Durban where you will board a flight to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be transferred to your hotel.
At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
DÍA 6
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures and a short orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel
AVISO: This evening, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, (23kg / 50 lbs each) will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:30am Meet your escort, walk to terminal, check In for flight to Durban
8:30am Flight Johannesburg to Durban (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
9:30am Arrival into Durban and transfer to Battlefields with packed lunch
1:30pm Approximate arrival to Fugitives drift lodge followed by check in procedures and afternoon tea
3:00pm Depart for Rorkes Drift Battlefield tour
3.30pm Rorkes Drift museum visit
4:00pm Rorkes Drift Battlefield lecture
6:00pm Guests may wander around battlefield and visit various grave sites at leisure
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Fugitives Drift Lodge
DÍA 3
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Depart for Isandlwana Battlefield tour
8:00am Isandlwana Museum visit
8:45am Isandlwana Battlefield lecture
10:45am Tea, coffee and refreshments served
11:00am Guests may wander around battlefield and visit various grave sites at leisure
11:30am Depart for Manyoni Private game reserve with packed lunch
2:30pm Approximate arrival into camp followed by check in procedures and afternoon tea
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Rhino Sands Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at the Rhino Sands Camp
DÍA 5
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Durban with packed lunch
4:00pm Flight Durban to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
6:00pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport
6:45pm Transfer to your hotel
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Table Bay Hotel
DÍA 6
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities
10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for short Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel
1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg : 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Zululand: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Cape Town: 59 – 77 F (15 – 25 C) with low chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Luggage Information:
•Guests are permitted to check one suitcase per person on the flights between Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. Maximum weight is 23kg (50 lbs) per bag. Hand luggage should not exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Johannesburg to Durban will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Durban to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Fugitives Drift Lodge
Rorkes Drift
Dundee Rural area
Sudáfrica
Rhino Sands safari camp
Manyoni private game reserve
Zululand
Sudáfrica
Table Bay Hotel
East Pier St
V&A Waterfront
Ciudad del Cabo
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at Intercontinental OR Tambo Airport Johannesburg or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•1 nights at Fugitives Drift Lodge or similar in a luxury room and includes all meals
•2 nights at Rhino Sands Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town or similar in a luxury mountain room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer to Cape Town – maximum 2 pieces per person per the specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival meet and greet is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Rhino Sands
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - OKOVANGO'S BEAUTY AND BEASTS - 2024-25 CODE: JNBLB3
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring the Okavango Delta while enjoying the luxury that is Chiefs Camp.
PLEASE NOTE – This Post-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Please read further below for luggage restrictions for the flights on this program.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and taking a short walk to the airport terminal.
Our local representatives will meet and assist you with luggage storage and checking in for your flight to Maun Airport in Botswana.
On arrival in Maun, another local representative will meet you and assist with your light aircraft transfer to Chiefs Camp.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp has its own licensed private airstrip which is located approximately two kilometers from the camp. The transfer from the airstrip to the camp takes approximately 25 minutes.
Named after Chief Moremi, the highly rated Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This luxurious camp is ideal for an exciting African safari due to the vast numbers of animals that congregate all year round. Chief’s Island is one of the many islands created by the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta and is well-known for the finest game viewing in Southern Africa, including both black and white rhino completing the Big Five. With the finest cuisine and wines, the camp is also consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana by Condé Nast and Travel & Leisure.
On arrival at Chief’s Camp, check-in and proceed to your suite to freshen up prior to your afternoon game drive.
As the predator capital of the world, the game viewing is awe-inspiring. But apart from its predators, the Moremi is also renowned for its large concentrations of plains-game, elephant and buffalo. This is Big Five territory, and you will also no doubt see giraffe, impala and zebra. Both white and black rhino and healthy populations of the endangered wild dog also make this area their home. Several lion prides as well as genet cats and hyena also live in abundance here. Like the rest of the Okavango Delta, the area is a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 species.
After your game drive, return to the camp for dinner.
DÍA 3
Start the day with breakfast before departing for your morning game drive. The camp’s expert guides are always on hand to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge as you explore the Delta in modified open 4 x 4 vehicles.
Elegant high tea is served in the afternoon just before departing for your afternoon game drive. On return, relax at the pool or sip on a cocktail before dinner.
There are optional activities available during your free time – they are subject to change by lodge management and may come with additional fees payable directly to the lodge. These include helicopter excursions over the permanent delta, dug-out canoe trips and spa treatments. Reservations are made directly with the lodge for these activities.
DÍA 4
Depending on flight departure time, enjoy one last morning game activity.
Thereafter gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities followed by your transfer to Chief’s airstrip for your light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport.
On arrival at Maun Airport, check-in and board a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
DÍA 5
Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town and meet our local representative
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time at your hotel
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
DAY 2– timings are dependent on flight times
Desayuno en el hotel
7:30am Transfer to the Cape Town Airport
8:00am Check in for your flight to Maun Airport, Botswana
Luggage to be stored and transferred by freight company to Johannesburg
10:20am Flight from Cape Town to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrival in Maun. Check in for your light aircraft flight to Chiefs Camp
TBA Light aircraft flight Maun to Chiefs Camp (flight details TBA and subject to change)
TBA Transfer to Chiefs Camp in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Check in and time to enjoy your room and surrounding.
4:00pm Afternoon tea is served
4:30pm Depart on your late afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive
10:00am Time at leisure
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Late afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chiefs Camp
DAY 4 – timings and final game drive are dependent on flight times
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Early breakfast
6:30am Morning game drive (strictly time permitting)
10:00am Gather belongings and complete check out formalities
10:30am Transfer to airstrip for light aircraft transfer, in open 4x4 game vehicles
TBA Light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport (+-20min)
11:25am Check-in for flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight from Maun to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:05pm Arrive at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
3:45pm You are met and accompanied on foot to your overnight hotel
Spend the evening at leisure. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Overnight InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
Tba You will be met and escorted on the short walk to the check in counters at OR Tambo Airport for onward flight based on the flight details provided
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
In Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via the Reservations Team at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Moneda Local:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
The monetary unit of Botswana is the Pula (P).
US Dollars are accepted throughout Botswana at all lodges
Credit cards
Credit card payments in Bostwana are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted, we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms.
Outlets in Botswana require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs.
Travel adapters should be brought from home should you have electric devices.
Be aware that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country could be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, the EU, UK do not require visas for Botswana however you should consult your local embassy for all visa requirements for your nationality pertaining to South Africa and Botswana as regulations may change.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Dirección de los hoteles:
Hotel Victoria & Alfred
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
Chiefs Camp
Botsuana
Intercontinental OR Tambo
Opposite International Arrivals, Kempton Park
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) or similar including breakfast
•2 nights at Sanctuary Chiefs Camp (Bush Pavilion) including all meals, game drives and two local drinks per person during meals
•1 night at InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel (Standard double room) or similar including breakfast
•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfer in Cape Town
•Luggage storage, shipment and transfer of up to 2 pieces of luggage per person from Cape Town to Johannesburg
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
•One mineral water per person on transfers
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class between Cape Town, Maun and Johannesburg – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not listed in the program
•Premium-brand drinks at the lodge
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls, shop purchases and laundry
•Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
•Overweight or excess luggage fees on flights
•Visa fees if required
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE UK & EU Rovos Rail package CODE: JNBUK
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (UK)
Seven Seas Voyager – 07th diciembre 2021 Sailing – Rovos Rail – Pre-Cruise
Day 1 – 2nd diciembre 2021 – Arrival into Johannesburg
Transfers have been arranged for air/sea guests arriving today, who have purchased flights through Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Guests who have purchased their own flights and guests who have booked additional nights at the hotel independently will need to arrange their own transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s International Airport, you will be met after luggage reclaim by our Regent representative. A tour of Pretoria is included from the airport, including visits to Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Nelson Mandela Statue & Union buildings. Brunch is included at a local restaurant, until it’s time to transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria. The rest of the day is at leisure.
• Meals included today – Brunch at local restaurant
Day 2 – 3rd diciembre 2021
Breakfast & morning is at leisure before your transfer at 13:00 hrs to Rovos Rail Station, the private railway station which is situated in Pretoria. We recommend you have lunch before leaving the hotel.
Departure from Pretoria this afternoon as you begin this 1,600-kilometre journey through the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the Great Karoo and onward as you trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Overnight on Train
• Meals included today – Breakfast at hotel & dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 3 – 4th diciembre 2021
En-route to Cape Town, stop in Kimberley, once the epicentre of a worldwide diamond rush, for an off-the-train excursion. This city's chequered history is inextricably linked with the romance of those rare and beautiful stones. Here, you are cordially invited to disembark, take a tour through the streets of modern-day Kimberley to visit the 'Big Hole' and the Kimberley Big Hole Museum. Step back into a world of pioneers and adventurers-circa 1880 and marvel at the sheer magnitude of the 'Big Hole', the largest hole in the world excavated by hand. Overnight on Train
• Meals included today – Breakfast, lunch and dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 4 – 5th diciembre 2021
This morning enjoys a visit to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This perfectly preserved Victorian Village, founded as a refreshment stop in 1890, boasts an impressive museum on the platform. The train departs for Cape Town via Touws River and Worcester arriving Cape Town Station approx. 18:00 hrs.
Transfer to Cape Grace hotel for 2 nights. The Cape Grace is situated on a private quay between the bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina and is the perfect place to enjoy all that Cape Town has to offer. The city of Cape Town has a lot to offer the discerning tourist, among places of interest, you can visit pearl-white beaches washed by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, watch colourful, old-style fishing boats in Kalk Bay, explore the old Malay slave quarters, enjoy the finest seafood in the world, wander through Greenmarket Square's famous flea market. - You are under own arrangements for dinner & evening.
• Meals included today – Breakfast & lunch on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 5 – 6th diciembre 2021
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope full day tour including lunch. Highlights of the trip include one of the world’s most spectacular drives taking in Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Penguin Colony, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. - You are under own arrangements for dinner & evening.
• Meals included today – Breakfast & lunch
Day 6 – 7th diciembre 2021 – Embarkation Day
Enjoy breakfast and morning at leisure before transferring to Seven Seas Voyager for your wonderful cruise! Your Regent Representative will confirm the timings for baggage collection and departure time from the hotel.
Inclusions of the package:
? 1 Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria (Deluxe Room) on a B&B basis
? 2 Nights Rovos Rail train (Deluxe Suite) on a Fully Inclusive basis (All Local Brands)
? 2 Overnights at Cape Grace Hotel (Table Mountain Luxury Room) on a B&B basis
? ½ Day Pretoria City Tour including brunch
? Full Day Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope Tour in Capetown including local lunch
? Transport & Touring in a luxury air-conditioned coach with A/C and PA system
? English-Speaking driver & guide to accompany during touring
? Porterage for 2 pieces of luggage per person
? Meals as per itinerary
**PLEASE NOTE** - South African Immigrations officials require that all UK visitors to South Africa must have a minimum of 2 consecutive double blank pages in their passports. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in permission to enter the country being denied. Please check with your local visa office to full and up to date requirements which may vary depending on your nationality.
The Rovos Rail Information:
The Track: The track over which we travel is inconsistently maintained. If you wake at night imagining the train is travelling at high speed, be assured it is the state of the track below creating that impression. We restrict the train to 60km/h (37mph), and over bad sections reduce speed to as little as 20km/h (12mph). If you find it noisy, earplugs are available at the Gift Shop.
Scheduling Times, Routes & Excursions: We cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running to schedule. Off-train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. Departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to alter our routing at any time between departure and arrival points. We do our best to fulfil our obligations, but it goes without saying that with many loco changes as well as other logistical permutations it is not uncommon to be delayed.
Equipaje: Each suite has a luggage rack that runs its length providing ample space for storage.
Amenities: Plug-in hairdryers & amenity kit in your suite, in addition to your bathroom
unit (if applicable) – are available on board.
Gastronomía: Meals on board are served in one sitting only in the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. Bar service is also available throughout the day.
Dress: Days on board are smart casual: Neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style combining casual and formal clothing pieces. Evening attire is more formal: For gentlemen a jacket and tie are a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits. For off train excursions, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, sun lotion and hats. If required, blankets and rain capes are available.
Electricidad: 220V AC 50Hz 3-point round-pronged wall plugs and 110V/220V 2-pin plugs for shavers and chargers. A generator supplies power. Please be aware that certain breaks in power are necessary when servicing is required.
Locomotion: Use of steam has become increasingly difficult over the years as more and more water and coaling facilities have been scrapped. Diesel or electric locomotives are used while steam is used in and around the area of Rovos Rail Station only.
Mobile devices & internet: In maintaining the spirit of train travel there are no radios or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and essentially anything that could disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of your suites only. The reception is poor while the train is moving. It is advised to contact your service provider to ensure the correct settings for network services are
activated. WiFi is available at our lounges in Cape Town and Pretoria and at most off-train accommodation (although not always guaranteed).
Security: An electronic safe is provided in the cupboard in each suite.
Smoking: On board the train smoking is allowed in the smoking Club Lounge only. HOWEVER, please be mindful of other non-smoking guests, that the train is generally made up of wood and DO NOT throw flammable items such as cigarette or cigar butts off the train. Bush fires in Africa are a constant and dangerous hazard. Hotels will be non-smoking rooms only.
Water: The water used on the train is carried in tanks under each coach. These tanks are filled every day, but they cannot be topped up while the train is travelling. Please assist us by using water responsibly. Water inside the cabins has been filtered and chlorinated; it is safe for bathing and brushing teeth only. Please use the bottled water provided for drinking.
More information can be found at www.rovos.com/trains/on-board
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PRE - KRUGER SHALATI: TRAIN ON THE BRIDGE - 2025 CODE: JNBLF4
Travel to Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s premier reserves, for up to four superb game drive opportunities. Here your chances of seeing the Big Five, Little Five and the Birding Six are excellent as you watch from the comfort of an open air 4x4 vehicle. Spend two evenings at Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge – a unique luxury train hotel that is permanently stationed high above the Sabie River where the views in either direction are infinite.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.
DAY 1 – 31 de mayo de 2025
Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Once you have cleared Customs and Immigration, collect any luggage and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on the short walk through the terminal to your overnight hotel. Your hotel is located within the Airport terminal.
The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available by this time, this cannot be guaranteed without book an extra night. Lunch is on own.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel including two local beverages and tea or coffee.
DAY 2 – 1 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Skukuza Airport.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
On arrival at Skukuza Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Shalati: Train on the Bridge where you will spend the next two nights.
Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest game reserve, was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African lowveld. With nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometers (218 miles) from north to south along the Mozambique border, this wildlife sanctuary is like no other. Its atmosphere is so unique that it allows those who enter its vastness to immerse themselves in the unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa. Certainly, it ranks with the best in Africa and is the flagship of the country’s national parks - rated as the ultimate safari experience.
Your accommodations, the Train on the Bridge is a first-of-its-kind luxury accommodation in a re-envisioned train stationed on the historically rich Selati Bridge above the Sabie River in Kruger National Park. The name has its origins in the history of Chief Warrior Shalati, who lived near this river in the region of Skukuza and ruled over the Tebula tribe.
Kruger Shalati pays homage to the guests who explored the park and Skukuza Camp nearly 100 years ago as this is where the first visits to the iconic park were allowed in the early 1920s. Back then the train would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati is positioned.
Upon arrival you will be shown to your unique carriage room.
The large, glass-walled train rooms allow for unsurpassed views along the length of the majestic Sabie River while the style of the train celebrates African design with the use of local art and crafting skills. High above the riverbanks, aligned with the floor level of the train, lies a bespoke deck with pool, offering a swimming experience unlike any other – with crocodile, hippos, buffalos and elephants possibly hanging about only meters below – an experience for guests unlike any other!
After settling into your room, gather for afternoon tea, followed by an open vehicle game drive in search of the ‘Big 5’ as well as numerous other wildlife and birdlife.
Return to the hotel and enjoy traditional cuisine at the Bridge House Restaurant before retiring for the evening.
DAY 3 – 2 de junio de 2025
Receive an early morning wake-up call and enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits prior to your morning game drive showcasing Kruger’s amazing array of wildlife including the Big Five.
Return to Kruger Shalati where breakfast is served, followed with some time at leisure. Relax in your carriage room, retreat to the lounge carriage with bar or perhaps enjoy its adjacent deck and overhanging pool overlooking the river. It’s the perfect spot for a swim while watching the wildlife roam about beneath you.
Optional activities will be available such as guided walks and helicopter rides. A full list of activities will be available to you once you arrive. Some activities will incur an additional cost payable directly to the hotel.
Following afternoon tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive.
Return from your game drive followed by dinner at the hotel.
DAY 4 – 3 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Skukuza Airport for a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a local representative and transferred to your overnight hotel.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.
DAY 5 – 4 de junio de 2025
Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a city orientation drive of Cape Town, before being dropped off at the pier for embarkation.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided with assistance to your hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.
•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet is not included.
Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg
Arrival into Johannesburg
You are met and escorted on a short walk to your hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
8-10am Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities
10:45am Short walk to the check in counters at O.R. Tambo Airport
11:00am Check-in for a flight to Skukuza, lunch on own
1:05pm Flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:05pm Arrive at Skukuza Airport and collect luggage
2:30pm Meet your driver and transfer by road to your lodge
3:00pm Estimated arrival time at the lodge (depending on animal sightings along the way)
4:00pm Afternoon tea followed by a sunset game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge
Día 3
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments followed by a morning game drive
9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by well-deserved free time
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge
Day 4 - Timing and final game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments followed by a morning game drive
9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy a leisurely breakfast
10:15am Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities, transfer to airport
10:40am Arrive at Skukuza Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight from Skukuza to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and collect luggage
3:00pm Meet our local representative and transfer to your overnight hotel
3:30pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
Check-in on arrival and spend the evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
Día 5
6:30-10am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Complete check-out formalities and depart on a city orientation tour
12:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town harbor for embarkation
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
•This area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get hot. The game drive vehicles may not be covered therefore guests may be exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Child policy: children under 12 are not permitted to stay at Kruger Shalati
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Se recomienda traer un adaptador de viaje universal para dispositivos eléctricos.
Luggage information:
Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).
Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage
must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.
U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).
For guests who require a Visa, the name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
OR Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Teléfono: 011 961 5400
Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park, Selati Bridge Precint, Skukuza, 1350
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8002
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport – Day 1 and 2
•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast
•2 nights at Kruger Shalati (Carriage Room) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers
•1 night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel (Sea Facing Room) with bed and breakfast
•Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Excess luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)
•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage
•Economy class flights per the itinerary
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that Meet and Greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, arrival Meet and Greet is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor
•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers, and lodge staff
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases and laundry
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Visa fees if required
•Excess or overweight luggage
•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - KRUGER AND THORNYBUSH LODGE - 2026 CODE: JNBLE3
Thornybush is a 15,000-hectare private nature reserve that shares a 22-kilometre fenceless border with Kruger National Park. During multiple game drives, encounter the Big Five, hundreds of bird species and numerous other game known to inhabit Kruger National Park. Your stay is at the recently renovated Thornybush Game Lodge, the perfect location to experience wild Africa at its very best.
PLEASE NOTE – This pre-cruise program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred by road to your safari lodge which is located in the heart of big five country adjacent to Kruger National Park.
Nothing is spared in the attention to detail at the elegant and highly rated Thornybush Game Lodge.
Sixteen luxurious suites fan out from the main area with riverbed views from each deck. Each includes an en-suite bathroom, indoor and private outdoor showers along with elegant finishes and comfortable beds completing each impressive room.
After lunch and some time to get acquainted with your new surroundings, embark on an evening game drive and then return to the lodge for dinner.
Since Thornybush shares a fenceless border with Kruger National Park, this reserve is home to one of the most diverse concentrations of the indigenous game within Southern Africa.
From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope and hundreds of bird species just to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area will amaze you.
Expert guide-and-tracker teams who have a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action in their open-air safari vehicles will ensure that you see as many species as possible during your stay.
DÍA 3
Enjoy exciting dawn and dusk safaris in open game vehicles and on foot and in between take a moment to browse in the intimate library or simply relax at the pool with your favorite cocktail as you bask in Africa's glorious sunshine or while away the moments at the Thornybush Spa. Guided bush walks may also be available. Please check with the lodge staff on stie.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
DÍA 4
Depending on flight schedules you might enjoy one last game drive and then breakfast before checking out.
Transfer to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
6:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check out
7:45am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport
8:15am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit
10:40am Flight Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:15pm Arrival at your safari destination and enjoy lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Thorny Bush Lodge
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel
7:30am Check-out formalities
7:45am Depart hotel for the short walk to O.R Tambo International Airport
8:15am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport
10:30am Flight Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:25am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to your safari lodge
1:15pm Arrival and enjoy lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Thorny Bush Lodge
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call
5:45am Hot tea and coffee served at the main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
12:00 h: Almuerzo
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at lodge
Overnight Thorny Bush Lodge
DAY 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
5:30am Wake-up call
5:45am Hot tea and coffee served at the main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive (dependent on flight time)
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Gather belongings and check-out formalities
11:00am Depart lodge and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport
12:00pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport
Check-in for a flight to Cape Town
1:55pm Flight Hoedspruit to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:40pm Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and transfer to your hotel
Tarde y noche libre. Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Reserve.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
May is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures are cooling down to typically 12°C/54°F in the morning and 27°C/81°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Checked luggage:
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person (20 kg /44 lbs), excess luggage (1 piece per person 20kg/44 lb) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental O.R Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O.R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Thorny Bush Game Lodge
Dirección: Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Teléfono: 011 253 6500
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
•2 nights at Thorny Bush Lodge – luxury suite on a bed & breakfast basis
•1 night in Cape Town at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel – on a bed and breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person and shipment by courier to Cape Town
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person
•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance or a transfer is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE GAME LODGE - 2024 CODE: JNBLA4
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This PRE-Cruise Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Kasane, Botswana.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
On arrival in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration after which a lodge representative will meet and transfer you to Chobe Game Lodge - an elegant, five-star, fully Ecotourism-certified safari lodge and the only property located inside the world-renowned Chobe National Park and set on the banks of the famous Chobe River.
Enjoy limitless views from the boardwalk overlooking a wildlife-rich floodplain to the eats and the Chobe River to the west. Dine in one of several areas around the lodge and enjoy your spacious room with its own terrace facing the Chobe River. Inside the rooms are all the amenities and comforts you expect from a luxury safari lodge. The en-suite bathrooms include a large bath and separate shower, while air-conditioners and overhead fans ensure you have a comfortable stay.
Following check-in, enjoy lunch followed by some free time to enjoy your surroundings. In the afternoon, embark on an activity – Chobe 4x4 game drive or Chobe River Safari. Return to the lodge for dinner and a good night’s rest.
On your game drive you may see wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo to name a few. Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Following you evening activity, return to the lodge for dinner.
DÍA 3
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 4
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to purchased here for Zimbabwe), The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.
On arrival at the Victoria Falls hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a flight to Cape Town.
In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located at the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DÍA 6
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
9:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana
9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane
11:50am Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
A very light snack is served on the flight
1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge
2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 3
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Check-out formalities
11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required
12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Check in time
Spend the afternoon at leisure
6:30pm Transfer from hotel to the Zambezi River & jetty
8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your direct flight to Cape Town
11:15am Check-in time for your flight to Cape Town
1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change) A very light snack is served during flight
4:20pm Arrival into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle
5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
Dinner will be on your own
Overnight and the Victoria and Alfred Hotel
DÍA 6
6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbor for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe Central Room)
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Cape Town
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST ASG - KRUGER AND SABI SANDS KIRKMAN'S CAMP CODE: JNBL64
Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is a private premier game viewing destination. It was the first ever private nature reserve established in South Africa. The landscape features 65 000 hectares of savannah-covered land interspersed with watering holes, dry river beds, lowveld woodlands, and the perennial Sabi and Sand rivers. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa.
DÍA 1
Upon disembarkation in Cape Town you will be transferred to your hotel via an orientation tour of the city.
When you arrive at your hotel for check-in you will meet your tour leader and then the afternoon and evening are at your leisure. Comidas por su cuenta.
Check in time at the hotel is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have your rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed however luggage storage will be available so you may start using the facilities or head into the city for further exploration.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and being escorted on the short walk with your tour leader to the airport to check in for your flight to Skukuza.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. 1 piece per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
As you arrive in Skukuza, your tour leader will assist you to your safari vehicle where you will meet your guide and take a game drive to the lodge.
The spirit of safari comes alive at historic andBeyond Kirkman’s Camp. Step back in time into this original 1920s homestead and marvel at the spectacular views of the unspoiled landscape that surrounds the Sand River. Spacious sitting, dining and bar areas steeped in the colonial atmosphere of gracious style and luxury contain mementoes of a time long past, while the untamed wilderness outside whispers a promise of adventures not to be forgotten. A sparkling swimming pool boasts a magnificent view over the valley of the Sand River.
Enjoy lunch and time absorbing your surroundings before embarking on your afternoon and evening game drive. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Returning to the lodge, the evening is yours to enjoy either in your suite or in the communal areas.
After dinner, gather round the fire-pit to share stories with your guides. When ready retire back to your suite where Old-fashioned bedsteads combine seamlessly with modern comfort and souvenirs of bygone years to create a nostalgic safari atmosphere. Generous claw-foot bathtubs complete the picture, while stand-alone showers in each room provide an up-to-date touch.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call enjoy coffee, tea and a snack before embarking on your morning safari during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
On a morning game drive your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge their tracking abilities and of course natures luck you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before having your choice of relaxing in the lodge facilities or enjoying some other activities on offer before your afternoon game drive.
An interpretive, guided, safari walk led by your guide will be available if deemed safe to do so.
As the afternoon cools enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Returning to the lodge enjoy dinner.
Make the most of your final evening on safari sharing stories round the fire pit, reminiscing about this life changing experience. Retire to the comfort of your suite and listen to the night sounds of the African bush.
DÍA 4
Depending on your flight time, you might be able to get in one last safari before flying to Johannesburg.
What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to the airport for a flight to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg your tour leader will assist you in getting your luggage before walking to your airport-based hotel - approximately 300 yards/900 feet.
Collect the luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure with suggestions given by your tour leader. La cena corre por su cuenta.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
Día 1
9:30am Disembarkation in Cape Town
10:00am City tour
1:30pm Approximate arrival at hotel, followed by check-in procedures, meet your tour escort
2:00pm Check-in. Remainder of the day at leisure, lunch and dinner on your own
Overnight at Table Bay or similar hotel
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Breakfast begins in hotel
8:00am Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby. Escorted to check in for flight to Skukuza
10:00am Flight Johannesburg to Skukuza (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
10:50am Arrival into Skukuza
11:00am Game drive to Kirkmans Camp
12:00pm Approximate arrival into camp followed by check in procedures and lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea and depart for afternoon / evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Kirkmans Camp
*Note: any luggage (1 piece per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea & snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
10:00am Bush Walk
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Kirkmans Camp
DAY 4 – below timings and activities are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea & snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive (time permitting)
9:00am Breakfast at camp
12:30pm Depart camp for airport for flight to Johannesburg
2:50pm Flight Skukuza to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change) Light snack served onboard.
3:50pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
4:15pm Walk to your airport-based hotel and check-in. Any shipped luggage will be here.
Noche libre y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental or similar hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg: 59 – 79 F (15 – 26 C) with a good chance of afternoon thundershowers
Safari: 64 – 84 F (18 – 28 C) with occasional afternoon thundershowers
Cape Town: 57 – 75 F (14 – 24 C) with very little chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage information:
•On the flights to and from Skukuza, luggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person (hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be permitted on the flight
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in your hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred via courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival.
•1 piece of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each can be shipped per person
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
•Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 blank pages upon entry into South Africa.
•No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa
•Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies
•Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights to and from Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental Johannesburg
1 O.R Tambo airport
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Kirkmans Camp, Sabie Sands private game reserve
Table Bay Hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 406 5000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
- During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at Table Bay Hotel in a luxury mountain facing room
•2 nights at Kirkmans Camp in a suite and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All air and ground transport from arrival in Cape Town until departure in Johannesburg
•Meet & Greet service and airport assistance in Johannesburg
•English speaking Tour Leader from arrival in Cape Town until departure in Johannesburg
•Excess luggage courier service from Cape Town to Johannesburg
•Laundry at Kirkmans Camp
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so that assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, departure assistance is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, assistance will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals or drinks not mentioned in program
•Premium brand drinks at Kirkmans Camp
•Optional activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses, hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - IMPODIMO CONSERVATION SAFARI - 2024-25 CODE: JNBL89
Look for iconic African animals such as lions and elephants on game drives through Madikwe Game Reserve and enjoy a conservation experience while luxuriating at the Impodimo Game Lodge between adventures.
Aviso: This program begins in Johannesburg, therefore, arriving flights need to be booked into the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
DÍA 1
Upon arriving at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the 54 on Bath hotel in the leafy suburb of Rosebank. After settling in and freshening up, you will have dinner at the hotel, where you will spend the evening.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, you will transfer with an English-speaking representative to the Impodimo Game Lodge, which sits on a rocky ridge within the Madikwe Game Reserve. A box lunch will be served during the drive.
Following check-in at the lodge, you will have time to relax, freshen up and enjoy afternoon tea before heading into the bush on an afternoon game drive. A skilled tracker will accompany you in the open, 4x4 vehicle to increase your chances of observing animals such as elephants, rhinos and lions. Somewhere along the way, you will pause in the bush for a sundowner.
Once you return to the lodge, dinner will be served. A ranger will escort you back to your accommodations for the evening, as there isn’t a fence around the lodge and the animals roam freely.
DÍA 3
Following an early-morning wake-up, you will have the unique opportunity to join a conservation safari. In fact, a percentage of the proceeds from your purchase of this program are donated by the lodge to the Madikwe Rhino Fund. The hands-on experience involves working closely with veterinarians and the capture team. The exact nature of the experience will depend on what is needed that particular morning.
Back at the lodge, you will have time to relax, enjoy the facilities and perhaps learn the art of tracking animals in the bush with a ranger. You could also head into the Elephant Hide, a wonderfully comfortable air-conditioned room that allows you to view elephants up-close at a watering hole without being detected.
An afternoon game drive follows, during which you will explore other areas of the reserve. As during the day before, a stop will be made for sundowners in the bush.
Returning to the lodge for dinner, you will have the rest of the evening to do as you please before retiring.
DÍA 4
The day will be spent much like the previous day with the exception of a morning game drive instead of another conservation experience. A second game drive follows in the afternoon, a time when the animals are just as active as they are in the morning. A tracker will accompany you to point out the animals and answer questions you may have regarding their behaviors and characteristics.
Sundowners will be served before returning to the lodge for dinner and the evening.
DÍA 5
Following a leisurely breakfast, you will check-out of the lodge. If time permits, you will head into the bush on one, last morning game drive.
An English-speaking guide will then join you for the transfer to Johannesburg, during which a box lunch will be served. After arriving at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will fly to Cape Town International Airport, where another English-speaking guide will assist with your transfer to the cruise ship for embarkation.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado.
•This program is subject to flight confirmations, which are beyond our control.
•All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
•Itineraries with updated details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will receive one last itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
• Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el Día 2 del programa.
•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night, as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 2:00pm.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrive at the O.R. Tambo International Airport, according to the time of your individual flight
Transfer to your hotel in the suburb of Rosebank for the evening
2:00pm Check in time at the hotel
The remainder of the day is at your leisure
TBA Dinner is included at the hotel
Overnight at 54 on Bath or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
• El encuentro y los traslados se organizan para los huéspedes que lleguen el Día 1 de un programa terrestre o para noches adicionales reservadas a través de la línea de cruceros, y se organizan en función de los detalles del vuelo recibidos por los huéspedes al menos 14 días antes de que comience la navegación. Los huéspedes que lleguen de manera independiente antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa no tendrán el traslado incluido.
• Si no hemos recibido los detalles de su vuelo o si sus vuelos han cambiado, y si no se notificó al Equipo Terrestre de Servicios en Destino, no se podrá brindar el traslado y los huéspedes serán responsables de llegar al hotel del programa terrestre a su cargo. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DÍA 2
8:00am Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out
9:30am Transfer to Impodimo Game Lodge
1:30pm Arrive at the lodge
Check-in and, time permitting, lunch
Afternoon at leisure
3:30pm Gather for afternoon tea
4:00pm Depart for an afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Impodimo Game Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Hot tea and coffee in the main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive and conservation experience
From 10am Breakfast at the lodge
12:00 h: Almuerzo
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Relax and freshen up
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Impodimo Game Lodge
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Hot tea and coffee in the main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
From 10am Breakfast at the lodge
12:00 h: Almuerzo
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Relax and freshen up
8:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Impodimo Game Lodge
DÍA 5
6:00am Wake-up call and breakfast
8:30am Check out from the lodge
9:00am Transfer to the O.R. Tambo International Airport
1:00pm Arrive at the airport and check-in for your flight to Cape Town
2:20pm Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:30pm Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to the Cape Town harbor
5:30pm Arrive at the pier for embarkation
Clima
Rainy Season: It rains from October to April with the highest rainfall expected between November and February. Daytime temperatures are hot and humid with an average of 88°F (31°C).
Dry Season: The winter months of May to September are dry and cold with evening temperatures as low as 35.5°F (2°C) and only 72°F (22°C) in the daytime.
Qué debe traer
Light cotton tops, cotton trousers and shorts. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries.
Moneda Local
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts, A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms, however, we recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.
Aircraft type (subject to change)
The aircraft used for flights on this program could be a Boeing 737-800, Embraer 190 or Airbus Industrie A320-100/200
Luggage on flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
•Luggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a maximum weight of 20kg (44 lbs.) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage, which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs.
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Guests with excess or overweight luggage will be charged accordingly by the airline when checking in for the flight.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at your cost) from your home to the ship. www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131.
Nota Especial: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport, for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator will be responsible.
Requisitos de Documentación y Visa
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for all visa requirements pertaining to South Africa.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Hotel addresses
54 On Bath
Bath Avenue, Rosebank
Teléfono: +27 11 344 8500
Impodimo Game Lodge
Madikwe Game Reserve, Wonderboomgate
Phone +27 18 350 9400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
Please note
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early-morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered, and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests should be sure to bring sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Game drives are not recommended for guests with back or neck problems or for pregnant women.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Confirmation will be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodges and hotels is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•One night at 54 On Bath (Deluxe room)
•Three nights at Impodimo Game Lodge (Luxury Suite) including all meals and beverages (local drinks) and two game drives daily
•Conservation Safari Experience on Day 3 (Approx. 4-Hour duration)
•Park fees and conservation levies
•Dinner on night 1 at the hotel, including two local beverages per person
•Lunch boxes on Day 2 and Day 5.
•Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking driver
•Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle
•Meet & Greet service in Johannesburg on Day 1
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
•Economy-class flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar el traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El Programa No Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls, shop purchases and laundry
•Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters and tour guide
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Excess or overweight luggage fees on the flight
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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PRE - BOTSWANA SAFARI'S AND VICTORIA FALLS CODE: JNBLF9
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of participating in driving, walking and dug-out canoe safaris in a private concession located in the heart of the Okavango Delta, venturing into Chobe, Botswana’s first national park, for multiple game drives to view even more of African’s most iconic wildlife and finally touring thundering Victoria Falls. Complete this whirlwind adventure with an evening in Cape Town, South Africa’s legislative capital city.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town where guests will board the ship. Arrival flights must be made into JNB. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour as well as luggage size and weight restrictions for light aircraft flights.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.
DÍA 1
Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Once you have cleared Customs and Immigration, collect any luggage and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on the short walk through the terminal to your overnight hotel. Your hotel is located within the Airport terminal.
The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available by this time, this cannot be guaranteed without book an extra night. Lunch is on own.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel including two local beverages and tea or coffee.
DÍA 2
Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Maun Airport.
Due to the light aircraft flight from Maun to Botswana, guests are only permitted to bring with them a maximum of 20 kg / 44 lbs inclusive of hand luggage. Bags must be soft and easy to handle, large hard and heavy suitcases will not be accepted. Suitcases, oyster cases and soft sided bags with trolley handles, metal frames and wheels do not constitute as soft sided bags and will not fit in the luggage pods of the aircraft. Soft sided bag dimensions should not exceed 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30 cm (12 inches) height and 62 cm (24 inches) long.
For this reason, one excess piece of luggage per person (max 20kg / 44lbs) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 7. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well and includes the name of the ship.
On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met and assisted in connecting onto a light aircraft flight transfer to your Botswana overnight property – Stanley’s Camp which is hidden deep in a private concession bordering the renowned Moremi Game Reserve.
Every detail of this traditional canvas tented camp has been considered to minimise its environmental footprint and sing with contemporary African design, offset by eclectic antiques that conjure the spirit of the camp’s Victorian namesake, the adventurer, Henry Stanley.
An intimate collection of only ten authentic safari tents makes up the distinguished accommodations, while communal areas include a grand mess tent, the ‘Explorer Lounge’, and a sociable outdoor bar, all of which have been designed to foster an unrivalled connection with nature and place guests at one with the wild.
The camp also features a striking infinity pool allowing guests to slip into the water immersed in the sights and sounds of the bush and its animals after a day on the delta.
On arrival at camp, proceed with check-in formalities. Following lunch, which is available depending on flight details, you then are escorted to your safari tent to settle in.
The individually designed tented suites are beautifully positioned to maximise the panorama of the floodplains beyond. Complete with private wooden decks from which the boundary between bush and bed dissolves, enjoy this outstanding vantage point for prime game viewing with coffee or cocktails, or retreat and recharge inside your personal sanctuary. Each ensuite tent has an indoor shower and is equipped with a hairdryer, ceiling fan and in-room safe, plus a compact gym, yoga bag, coffee station and a well-stocked minibar. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the camp.
Following time to enjoy your surroundings, gather in the main area for tea prior to your afternoon activity. Your choices include:
Game drives:
Enjoy game drives, spotting wildlife from open-sided 4X4 vehicles, accompanied by professional guides. Because the camp is located on a private concession, guests have the opportunity to see animals up close on both morning and evening game drives to discover incredible nocturnal species. Afternoon and evening game drives include classic sundowner cocktails and canapés at specially selected spots
Mokoro excursions:
The Okavango Delta is flooded for much of the year and when it is, guests can experience the gentle pace of a poled mokoro excursion along the narrow Delta channels. Sit back and relax as you glide through lily ponds on local dugout canoes while watching the surrounding wildlife. (Subject to water levels). Generally, mokoros are available June to October but can’t be guaranteed. (Children aged 12 and over are permitted on the mokoro activity).
Walking safaris:
Discover the signs of the bush, accompanied by your guide and armed ranger on exciting walking safaris. The wildlife is spectacular all year round and because the camp is set in a private concession guests can get very close in perfect safety with one of the guides.
Optional activities such as helicopter flights may be available to book for a surcharge. Reservations and payment for optional activities must be made directly at the lodge.
Following your activity, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to a deliciously prepared dinner.
DÍA 3
Spend today at Stanley’s, enjoying all the activities on offer and three included meals
DÍA 4
Following one last morning activity, enjoy a hearty breakfast followed by time to gather your personal belongings and complete check-out formalities.
Bid the staff farewell before embarking on a road transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kasane.
On arrival at Kasane Airport, a Chobe Game Lodge representative will meet the group and transfer you to your located just inside the Chobe National Park.
Established in 1973, Chobe Game Lodge is one of the most famous lodges in Botswana and the only permanent lodge located within the renowned Chobe National Park. This privileged location allows guests to be the first to enter the park every morning and the last to leave, providing photographers with a significant advantage.
Within the lodge, and shaded by magnificent mahogany trees, Chobe offers an elegant five-star experience with spacious and stylish rooms. You can unwind in the various complimentary bars and seating areas or by the pool, and you can choose from various dining areas. An incredible 250-meter board walk runs along the river and forms the focus of the lodge. Walking along the promenade or finding a seat along its length gives you a chance to peacefully (barring the grunting hippos) observe the wildlife without even getting into a car or boat.
Check-in on arrival and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon activity such as a sunset cruise on Chobe River or a game drive in Chobe National Park. The team at the lodge will provide you with all the options available when you check in.
Here you may see wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo to name a few. Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening at leisure.
DÍA 5
Spend today at Chobe Game Lodge, enjoying all the activities on offer and three meals daily.
From the boardwalk to the boats, the natural focus of Chobe Game Lodge centres around the river where the wildlife travels unbelievable distances across the parched land to get to the life-giving waters.
Guests can see the best of this natural world from land and water, following the river by either safari vehicle or boat. Either option is cleverly designed to give unobstructed views and the best chance of great sightings. Being located inside the national park, you are able to leave at first light, getting out whilst the light is at its best, and predators are more active.
Away from the wildlife, there’s plenty to do, from a modern gym, stylish spa, large pool or just making the most of the 250 meters of boardwalk along the Chobe. The lodge even offers back of the house tours to show guests the pioneering environmental projects that the lodge run.
DÍA 6
Following one last morning activity and breakfast, check-out and bid staff farewell as you make your way by road to the Victoria Falls Hotel.
When crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe, guests will be required to purchase a Visa for Zimbabwe. Currently the cost is $30 USD per person, and we suggest having exact cash for payment. Guests must also have their passports.
On arrival at your hotel, check-in and spend the afternoon at leisure. There are a variety of optional activities (additional cost) that will be available for you to book directly with the team at the hotel such as helicopter flights over the Falls, a sunset cruise on Zambezi River and bungee jumping just to name a few.
This evening dinner is included at the hotel.
DÍA 7
Following breakfast and check-out formalities, transfer to Victoria Falls for a guided tour.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Thereafter, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located within close proximity to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty entertainment. Your hotel also has Tobago’s Restaurant offering great views, delicious food and variety of beverages. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Guests will be reunited with any shipped luggage.
DÍA 8
Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and take a short drive to Lower Table Mountain Road where you will get to ascend the mountain by cable car (weather permitting) and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the ‘Mother City’ from the top of Table Mountain – a bucket list for many! Re-board your vehicle and transfer to the harbor for embarkation.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided with assistance to your hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.
•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet is not included.
Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg
Arrival into Johannesburg
You are met and escorted on a short walk to your hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Día 1
Arrival into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport
Guests are met and accompanied on the short walk to the airport-based hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at hotel’s restaurant
Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Day 2 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
7:00-9:00am Following breakfast, complete check-out formalities
9:15am Meet your representative in the lobby of the hotel, short walk back to the airport terminal
10:00am Check-in for a regional flight to Maun
12:05pm Flight from Johannesburg, South Africa to Maun, Botswana (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:45pm Arrive at Maun Airport and collect luggage
2:00pm Meet a local representative who will assist with your connecting light aircraft flight to the lodge (Flight departure time subject to change)
2:30pm Estimated arrival time at Stanley’s Camp airstrip
4:00pm Afternoon tea followed by an included game drive or other activity
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp
Día 3
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments followed by morning activity
9:30am Return to the lodge and enjoy breakfast
Optional activities or time at leisure
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed free time
4:00pm Afternoon activity
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp
Day 4 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments followed by morning activity (time permitting)
9:30am Return to lodge, enjoy breakfast and check-out
TBA Transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft transfer to Kasane
TBA Flight from Stanley’s Camp to Kasane (1.5 hour flight, Flight details TBA and subject to change)
TBA Arrive at Kasane Airport, you are met by a Chobe Game Lodge representative, transfer to the lodge, approximately 30-minutes
TBA Arrival at Chobe Game Lodge, check-in and time permitting, enjoy lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea
3:30pm Embark on an afternoon activity such as a Chobe River Boat Cruise of or a 4x4 safari game drive
6:30pm Arrival back at the lodge for enjoy dinner
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Día 5
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Tea, coffee, rusks, muffins, fruit and a selection of juices are served in the main public area
7:00am Depart for a morning activity of choice (3-4 hrs)
10:30am Return to lodge
From 11:00am Brunch is served in the dining area
Spend the rest of the morning at leisure
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Depart for an afternoon activity of choice (3-4 hrs)
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
Día 6
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Tea, coffee, rusks, muffins, fruit and a selection of juices are served in the main public area
7:00am Depart for a morning activity of choice (3-4 hrs)
10:30am Return to lodge following your activity and gather belongings
11:00am Enjoy brunch followed by check-out formalities
12:00pm Transfer cross border (Botswana/Zimbabwe) to your hotel located in the Town of Victoria Falls
2:30pm Approximate arrival time at the hotel in time for an informal lunch
Check-in following lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure.
Optional activities (on own account) will be available to book
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
Day 7 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
7:00-8:30am Breakfast followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Depart the hotel for the Falls
9:00am Guided tour of the Falls
10:45am Depart the Falls for the airport
11:30am Check-in for a flight to Cape Town, lunch on own
1:25pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:30pm Collect your luggage, clear through Customs and immigration and meet up with your driver/guide
5:30pm Transfer to your hotel
6:15pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check in and spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner on your own
Overnight at Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront or similar hotel
Día 8
6:30-10:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Following check-out formalities, board your vehicle and enjoy a cable car ride up Table Mountain (weather dependent)
12:00pm Approximate arrival time at Cape Town harbor for embarkation
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
•This area is known for malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst in safari areas, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get hot. The game drive vehicles may not be covered therefore guests may be exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserves are typically gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back and neck issues or ladies who may be pregnant.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking. Guests will need to be able to board the safari vehicles with little to no assistance.
•Child policy at Stanley’s Camp – Children of all ages are welcome at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp. The offer dedicated children’s activities. Children aged 15 years and younger are required to share a room with an adult. The camp is able to accommodate 2 triples per night (on request and a surcharge may apply) Children aged 15 years and younger aren’t allowed on walking safaris. Private safari vehicle must be booked (additional cost) for families with children aged 5 and younger. Babysitting service is available on request. (not a registered babysitter).
•Unfortunately, kosher meals cannot be arranged
•At Chobe Game Lodge: Families with children younger than 6 years old must book private activities at an additional rate. No childcare facilities or babysitters are available. Children under the age of 16 are to share rooms with an adult at all times.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodges and hotels is run solely and at the discretion of the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
At Stanley’s Camp – This time of the year is dry season which brings mild temperatures and clear skies, the weather is pleasant for outdoor activities, and wildlife congregates around the waterways. Game drives and mokoro excursions reveal an abundance of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and various bird species. Throughout the summer months, the Okavango Delta is transformed into a lush and vibrant ecosystem. The delta swells with floodwaters from Angola, creating a breathtaking landscape teeming with life.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket or fleece for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, binoculars, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit, chargers, anti-malaria medication.
A complimentary laundry service is available at Stanley’s Camp and they provide a torch as well as complimentary mosquito repellent and toiletries. Chobe Game Lodge also provides complimentary laundry service.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Se recomienda traer un adaptador de viaje universal para dispositivos eléctricos.
Luggage Restrictions:
Due to the light aircraft flight from Maun to Botswana, guests are only permitted to bring with them a maximum of 20kg / 44lbs inclusive of hand luggage. Bags must be soft and easy to handle, large hard and heavy suitcases will not be accepted. Suitcases, oyster cases and soft sided bags with trolley handles, metal frames and wheels do not constitute as soft sided bags and will not fit in the luggage pods of the aircraft. Soft bag dimensions should not exceed 25cm (10 inches) wide, 30 cm (12 inches) height and 62 cm (24 inches) long.
For this reason, one excess piece of luggage (max 20kg / 44lbs) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 7. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well and includes the name of the ship.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
This program takes place between the countries of South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe. A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit is required.
It is required that your passport have at least TWO unused pages for each entry / departure endorsement.
•U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).
•U.S. citizens are permitted stays up to 90 days total within a 12-month period without a visa in Botswana.
•U.S. citizens will require a visa to enter and visit Zimbabwe which can be obtained at the border on arrival.
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
The above information is subject to change without prior notice and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
OR Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp
NG/42 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust, Botswana, Maun, Botswana
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe National Park, Serondela, Botswana
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8002
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo International Airport – Days 1 and 2
•1-night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast
•2-nights at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp (tented suite) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, game drives and transfers to/from the airstrip
•2-nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Standard room) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, game drives and transfers to/from the Kasane Airport
•1-night at Victoria Falls Hotel (Premium Room) with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner including two local beverages with meals)
•1-night at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront (Sea-Facing room) and breakfast
•Road transfers from Chobe Game Lodge to Victoria Falls Hotel to Victoria Falls Airport
•Guided Tour at Victoria Falls
•Transfers in Cape Town in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Half day tour visiting Table Mountain, from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbour in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Luggage storage and freight from JNB to CPT including luggage storage 6 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)
•Airport and lodge/hotel porterage
•Economy class flights per the itinerary
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that Meet and Greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, arrival Meet and Greet is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor
•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers, and lodge staff
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases and laundry
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Visa fees if required
•Excess or overweight luggage that is not covered by the above inclusions
•Optional activities at the lodges that have a fee
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST-KRUGER AND SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP 5 NTS CODE: JNBLB2
Spend two nights at the stunning Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp which is situated in the world-renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP
Little Bush Camp lies hidden in the shade of indigenous riverine trees, on a bend of the Msulthlu River. It is the smallest and most secluded of Sabi Sabi's lodges and styled to reflect the contemporary elegance that epitomizes Bush Lodge.
The lodge offers six suites, all with private decks overlooking the riverbed and surrounding natural bush. The lodge itself is intimate, centered on an inviting lounge and leading to an elegant outdoor dining area. The pool area is across the riverbed and an outdoor boma is the perfect setting for indulging in the finest safari cuisine.
Each thatched suite is individually styled with a designer bed, draped mosquito nets, genuine African artefacts, wooden finishes and creative use of colors, textures and light. Luxurious en suite bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers, while the heated spa bath on each secluded deck offers a delightfully decadent vantage point from which to relax and watch the bushveld and abundant wildlife. Children under 13 years of age are not permitted at this camp.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Day 1 – 21 de diciembre de 2024
After disembarking the ship in Cape Town, you are met by a local tour guide who will accompany you on a half day Cape Point tour en-route to your overnight hotel.
Enjoy the immensely scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve.
Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway (If in operation) or walk to the top of Cape Point to take in the breath-taking views and many photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching your hotel which is conveniently located on the waterfront within walking distance to a host of restaurants and shops.
At the hotel, the afternoon and evening are at your leisure.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
Day 2 – 22 de diciembre de 2024
After breakfast and check-out, meet your local escort and transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 3 - 23 de diciembre de 2024
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Day 4 - 24 de diciembre de 2024
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
Day 5 – 25 de diciembre de 2024
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a leisurely day in Johannesburg. Perhaps take in some of the sights of the city or relax and enjoy the hotel’s facilities.
A Christmas lunch or dinner is included at the hotel. Further details will be provided in your Welcome Letter.
Day 6 – 26 de diciembre de 2024
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 13 years of age are permitted at this camp.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program
DÍA 1
7:30am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
8:00am Depart Cape Town harbor and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Return to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at your overnight hotel
2:00pm Check-in formalities
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
7:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & complete check-out formalities
8:30am Depart hotel and transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination & check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge – perhaps take a bush walk with your ranger
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive if time permits
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel
Spend Christmas day at leisure
TBA Christmas lunch or dinner at hotel
Overnight the InterContinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 6
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 6 del programa.
Airport assistance: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In Kruger - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Phone:+27 21 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel (Piazza Facing room)
*Two nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp – suite, all meals, game drives and two local beverages during meals
*Two nights at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Christmas lunch or dinner at your hotel - TBA
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND THORNYBUSH LODGE - 2026 CODE: JNBLE1
Thornybush is a 15,000-hectare private nature reserve that shares a 22-kilometre fenceless border with Kruger National Park. During multiple game drives, encounter the Big Five, hundreds of bird species and numerous other game known to inhabit Kruger National Park. Your stay is at the recently renovated Thornybush Game Lodge, the perfect location to experience wild Africa at its very best.
PLEASE NOTE – This post-cruise program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred by road to your safari lodge which is located in the heart of big five country adjacent to Kruger National Park.
Nothing is spared in the attention to detail at the elegant and highly rated Thornybush Game Lodge.
Sixteen luxurious suites fan out from the main area with riverbed views from each deck. Each includes an en-suite bathroom, indoor and private outdoor showers along with elegant finishes and comfortable beds completing each impressive room.
After lunch and some time to get acquainted with your new surroundings, embark on an evening game drive and then return to the lodge for dinner.
Since Thornybush shares a fenceless border with Kruger National Park, this reserve is home to one of the most diverse concentrations of the indigenous game within Southern Africa.
From giraffes and zebra, hippos, hyenas, wild dogs, antelope and hundreds of bird species just to name a few, the diversity of wildlife in this area will amaze you.
Expert guide-and-tracker teams who have a deep understanding of the bush and an inherent knack for finding the action in their open-air safari vehicles will ensure that you see as many species as possible during your stay.
DÍA 3
Enjoy exciting dawn and dusk safaris in open game vehicles and on foot and in between take a moment to browse in the intimate library or simply relax at the pool with your favorite cocktail as you bask in Africa's glorious sunshine or while away the moments at the Thornybush Spa. Guided bush walks may also be available. Please check with the lodge staff on stie.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
DÍA 4
Depending on flight schedules you might enjoy one last game drive and then breakfast before checking out.
Transfer to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance inside the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel
DAY 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
6:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check out
7:45am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport
8:15am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit
10:40am Flight Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:15pm Arrival at your safari destination and enjoy lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Thorny Bush Lodge
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call
5:45am Hot tea and coffee served at the main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
12:00 h: Almuerzo
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at lodge
Overnight Thorny Bush Lodge
DAY 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
5:30am Wake-up call
5:45am Hot tea and coffee served at the main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive – depending on flight time
8:00am Breakfast
8:30am Gather belongings and check-out
9:00am Depart lodge for Hoedspruit Airport
10:00am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport
Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
12:05pm Flight Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R Tambo Airport
You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel
Evening and dinner at leisure
Overnight at the InterContinental O.R Tambo Hotel or similar
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Airport Assistance:
•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that assistance to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, assistance or transfers are not included.
•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Reserve.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
May is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures are cooling down to typically 12°C/54°F in the morning and 27°C/81°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Checked luggage:
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person (20 kg /44 lbs), excess luggage (1 piece per person 20kg/44 lb) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
Thorny Bush Game Lodge
Dirección: Thornybush Private Game Reserve
Teléfono: 011 253 6500
Intercontinental O.R Tambo Hotel
Located in the O.R Tambo Airport
1 O.R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
•1 night in Cape Town at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel – on a bed and breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
•2 nights at Thorny Bush Lodge – luxury suite on a bed & breakfast basis
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Cape Town from Days 2 – 4 and shipment by courier to Johannesburg
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person
•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance or a transfer is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST- VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE GAME LODGE- 2024 CODE: JNBLA5
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and transfer to your city-based hotel. En-route you will have an orientation tour. Check in is at 2:00pm and although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed. Luggage storage will be available should you wish to head into the city to explore on your own.
Your hotel is located in the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Cape Town airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Victoria Falls, proceed through Customs and Immigration. You will then be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel. Aviso: Visas are required for Zimbabwe and can be purchased at the airport upon arrival.
After check-in, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 3
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Continue by road across the Zimbabwe – Botswana border to Chobe Game Lodge - an elegant, five-star, fully Ecotourism-certified safari lodge and the only property located inside the world-renowned Chobe National Park and set on the banks of the famous Chobe River.
Enjoy limitless views from the boardwalk overlooking a wildlife-rich floodplain to the eats and the Chobe River to the west. Dine in one of several areas around the lodge and enjoy your spacious room with its own terrace facing the Chobe River. Inside the rooms are all the amenities and comforts you expect from a luxury safari lodge. The en-suite bathrooms include a large bath and separate shower, while air-conditioners and overhead fans ensure you have a comfortable stay.
Check in, enjoy lunch at the lodge and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 4
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 5
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer to the Kasane Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
You will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
9:30am Disembark in Cape Town
9:45am Transfer to your overnight hotel via a city orientation tour
12:45pm Approximate arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Official check-in time
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria And Alfred Hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out
10:00am Transfer to Cape Town’s airport
10:45am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls
12:45pm Flight Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served on board
5:15pm Arrival in Victoria Falls, transfer to your hotel
6:00pm Check-in
6:30pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River and jetty
8:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
8:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
9:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel
DÍA 3
8:00am After breakfast and check-out, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Drive cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Chobe Game Lodge
Enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Time to freshen up and enjoy your surroundings
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or free time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DAY 5 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive time permitting
11:00am Check-out and transfer to the Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight from Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served on board
3:45pm Arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
4:30pm You are met and accompanied on a short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight
The evening and dinner are at leisure
Overnight at the InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon arrival at the Victoria Falls Airport. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $75 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa for your nationality and in particular for this land program.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Victoria and Alfred Hotel Cape Town
Dock Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel in Cape Town including breakfast (Piazza facing Room)
*I night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar including breakfast (Deluxe Central Room)
*2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (Suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg on a bed & breakfast basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Cape Town from Days 2 – 5 and shipment by courier to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND SABI SABI EARTH LODGE - 2024 CODE: JNBLE7
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on up to six safari game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park within the renowned Sabi Sands, while enjoying the ultimate luxuries of Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, one of the most luxurious safari lodges in Africa.
PLEASE NOTE – This program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Arrive into Johannesburg, South Africa. You will be greeted on the jetway and assisted through passport control and to your hotel for check in.
Hotel check-in is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Guests with very early-arriving flights may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
This evening, enjoy a welcome drink and meet your tour leader and travelling companions.
La cena corre por su cuenta.
AVISO: This evening, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected upon check out tomorrow and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
DÍA 2
This morning enjoy breakfast before walking to the check in counters at the airport. Check in for a flight to Skukuza. Upon arrival in Skukuza, you will be driven to your lodge which is situated in the Sabie Game Reserve.
Sabi Game Reserve is a recognized ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Morning and evening safaris are enjoyed in open safari vehicles with close encounters with the Big 5 being a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience, allowing a close-up look at the fascinating smaller creatures of the bushveld.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a masterpiece of design, artistry and innovation in harmony with nature, resulting in almost every facet of the lodge being embraced by the surrounding environment.
From the immaculately designed luxury suites – each with private plunge pool - to the thrilling safaris with close encounters with Africa’s wildlife, gourmet food, unparalleled warmth and true African hospitality, you are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restorative spirit amidst the luxury and lavish touches that is uniquely Earth Lodge.
The indoor-outdoor dining area overlooks a waterhole and unending bush, and the lodge boasts a library, wine cellar, unique Day Bar, gym, sunken fire-pit lounge overlooking the wide-open bush and the holistic Amani Spa.
After settling into your surroundings, enjoy afternoon tea followed by your first game drive in search of Africa's Big Five.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DAY’s 3 and 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your suite, at lodge lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 5
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Skukuza where you will board a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Depart for an orientation tour of Cape Town before being dropped off at the cruise terminal to embark your ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
DÍA 1
TBA Arrival into Johannesburg – you are met and assisted with the walk to your hotel which is located in the airport terminal
7:00pm Welcome drinks & evening at leisure
Overnight at Intercontinental hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for walking to the hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:30am Breakfast at your hotel, separate luggage
8:00am Meet in hotel lobby and walk to the check in counters
10:50pm Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:00pm Transfer to Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
1:00pm Lunch served on arrival and then free time at the lodge
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Earth lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Earth lodge
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Earth lodge
DAY 5 – below timings and final game drive are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Skukuza
1:15pm Flight to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:20pm Arrival to Cape Town
5:00pm Transfer to your hotel
5:40pm Arrival at hotel, dinner on own
Overnight at the Commodore or similar hotel
DÍA 6
6:30am Breakfast at your hotel begins
10:00am Check out and depart on an orientation tour of Cape Town
2:00pm Arrive at the cruise terminal for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected before your departure on Day 2 and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights between Skukuza and Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flight betweeen Skukuza to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•3 nights at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in a luxury safari suite and includes all meals and selected drinks
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Laundry at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
•Spa Treatments
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE-VICTORIA FALLS AND CHOBE GAME LODGE CODE: JNBLH4
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met outside the Customs and Immigration area and transferred to your city-based hotel, where you will spend the evening. El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, you will be met and transferred to the airport then check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in Kasane, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then another local representative will assist with your transfer to Chobe Game Lodge. Your lodge is located adjacent to the Chobe National Park.
If time allows, enjoy lunch and then some free time to get acquainted with your surroundings.
A bit later in the day, gather in the main lodge for tea and snacks followed by a game drive in Chobe National Park. Safaris are conducted in 4x4 open side vehicles and led by qualified professional guides who will bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Naturally, elephants, lion and leopard are also found in the area.
Return to your lodge thereafter for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 3
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee or tea in the lobby, embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles.
Along with elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck. Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch, you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
DÍA 4
After enjoying one last optional game drive and breakfast, check-out from the lodge and transfer cross the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe by road en-route to Victoria falls. (Visas will need to be purchased at the border for Zimbabwe). The drive is approximately 1- 1.5 hours depending on border time.
On arrival at The Palm River Hotel, check in and enjoy lunch.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Your boat cruise is followed up with dinner back at the hotel.
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: The cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
Your program here concludes with a transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport where you will take a flight to Cape Town.
In Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel which is located downtown and within walking distance to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was stored in Johannesburg and shipped to Cape Town.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
DÍA 6
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbor, where you will embark the ship. Enjoy a panoramic city tour enroute.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
• Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Meet and greet and transfer to your city-based hotel
Check-in time is at 2:00pm
The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure – meals on your own
Overnight at 54 on Bath
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Los huéspedes que lleguen de manera independiente antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa no tendrán el traslado incluido.
• Si no hemos recibido los detalles de su vuelo o si sus vuelos han cambiado, y si no se notificó al Equipo Terrestre de Servicios en Destino, no se podrá brindar el traslado y los huéspedes serán responsables de llegar al hotel del programa terrestre a su cargo. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
8:30am Check-out and transfer to the airport where you will check-in for your flight to Kasane, Botswana
9:50am Check-in for flight to Kasane
11:50am Flight from Johannesburg to Kasane (Flight details TBA and subject to change).
A very light snack is served on the flight
1:35pm Arrival in Kasane, a lodge representative will meet and transfer to your lodge
2:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 3
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
12:30pm Enjoy lunch followed by free time (consider a spa treatment or time at the pool)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge
DÍA 4
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Check-out formalities
11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls, border crossing at Botswana/Zimbabwe – visas required
12:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel – enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities
2:00pm Check-in time
Spend the afternoon at leisure
4:00pm Transfer from hotel to Zambezi River & jetty
4:30pm Depart on 2-hour sunset boat cruise on Zambezi River
6:30pm After your cruise, return to hotel and freshen up prior to dinner
8:00pm Informal dinner at hotel (Jungle Junction restaurant or similar)
Overnight at The Palm River Hotel
DAY 5– timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is a sample itinerary
8:00am After breakfast and check-out at hotel, transfer to the rain forest
8:30am Embark on a guided tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe side
10:30am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your direct flight to Cape Town
11:15am Check-in time for your flight to Cape Town
1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
A very light snack is served during flight
4:20pm Arrival into Cape Town – clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
5:00pm You are met by a local representative and escorted to your awaiting vehicle
5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel, which is located downtown
6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
Dinner will be on your own
Overnight at The Westin Hotel
DÍA 6
6:30-10:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en- route to the harbour
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbour for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
In Zimbabwe and Botswana, during summer (October – April), days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can rise to 30ºC (86 ºF) and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC (57.2 ºF) - 16ºC (60.8 ºF). The temperatures given are those for the main centers but it is considerably warmer all year round in the low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley. The rainy season runs from November to March, although the Eastern Highlands are damp for most of the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
In Zimbabwe, the unit of currency is the US Dollar
Credit card payments in Zimbabwe are subject to change on a daily basis. Currently, as only Visa cards are widely accepted here so we recommend that you travel with a small amount of US Dollars or SA Rand in cash, in small denominations, to pay for incidental expenses.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be stored in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 5 and it will be shipped to your hotel in Cape Town.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon crossing the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visas are payable only in cash and are approximately $80 USD per person (subject to change)
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe therefore you should have at least 6 blank pages.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
54 on Bath
54 Bath Avenue, Rosenbank
Teléfono: +27 11 344 8500
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe National Park
Soerondela, Botswana
Teléfono: +267 77 000 855
Palm River Hotel
Stand 1403 Parkway Drive
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 71 756 4299
The Westin
Convention Square, Lower Long St. CTICC
Teléfono: +27 21 412 9999
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares, y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at 54 on Bath or similar -standard double room
*2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge (suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Palm River Hotel or similar - standard double room (including all meals)
*1 night at Westin or similar - standard double room (Bed & Breakfast)
*1 lunch and 1 dinner in Victoria Falls, including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers where required
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls and orientation tour in Cape Town
*Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person in Johannesburg from Days 2 – 4 and shipment by courier to Cape Town
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - KRUGER AND 3NTS LION SANDS RIVER LODGE CODE: JNBL76
Spend three nights at the stunning Lion Sands River Lodge which is located in the 10 000ha private Lion Sands Reserve. This private sanctuary is the only one with a footprint in both Sabi Sands Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE
Lion Sands River Lodge offers you one of the warmest welcomes you could hope to encounter on your travels; hosted by their family of extraordinary handpicked staff, who will make you feel completely relaxed and at home. At River Lodge, feel the spirit of the Sabie River, where the quiet luxury of your room will provide a place of repose, after a day of overwhelming and enriching adventure.
Views of the Sabie River cannot be wasted, which is why each of the 20 luxuriously thatched bedrooms at River Lodge has its own private wooden viewing deck. With the quietly rambling river outside your room, you won't have to go far to see wildlife or to drink in the surrounding Sabi Sand Reserve whilst overlooking the world- famous Kruger National Park, all at one glance.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town, meet your local escort and transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 2 and Day 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodges. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-Lion Sands Game Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DAY 1 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
8:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
8:30am Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax and may enjoy the pool of the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Lion Sands River Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
At River Lodge - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Lion Sands River Lodge
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*Three nights at Lion Sands River Camp – Luxury Room, all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals *One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST - KRUGER AND SABI SABI EARTH LODGE - 2024 CODE: JNBLD7
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on up to six safari game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park within the renowned Sabi Sands, while enjoying the ultimate luxuries of Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, one of the most luxurious safari lodges in Africa.
PLEASE NOTE – This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights should be booked out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort. Once your luggage has been collected and separated, you will be transferred to the airport and with assistance from your tour leader check in for your flight to Skukuza.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
See further below for luggage restrictions for this program.
Upon arrival in Skukuza, transfer to the Sabi Game Reserve and your lodge.
Sabi Game Reserve is a recognized ‘hot spot’ of biodiversity which makes for an astonishing variety of wildlife - including over 200 mammal and 300 bird species. Morning and evening safaris are enjoyed in open safari vehicles with close encounters with the Big 5 being a regular occurrence. Environmental awareness walking safaris add an extra dimension to the bush experience, allowing a close-up look at the fascinating smaller creatures of the bushveld.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a masterpiece of design, artistry and innovation in harmony with nature, resulting in almost every facet of the lodge being embraced by the surrounding environment.
From the immaculately designed luxury suites – each with private plunge pool - to the thrilling safaris with close encounters with Africa’s wildlife, gourmet food, unparalleled warmth and true African hospitality, you are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restorative spirit amidst the luxury and lavish touches that is uniquely Earth Lodge.
The indoor-outdoor dining area overlooks a waterhole and unending bush, and the lodge boasts a library, wine cellar, unique Day Bar, gym, sunken fire-pit lounge overlooking the wide open bush and the holistic Amani Spa.
After settling into your surroundings, enjoy afternoon tea followed by your first game drive in search of Africa's Big Five.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DAY’S 2 AND 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your suite, at lodge lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Skukuza where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues in the city.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
7:30am Depart for the Cape Town Airport
10:20am Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:20pm Approximate arrival into Skukuza and transfer into safari camp
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3:30pm Depart on afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Earth lodge
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Earth lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Earth lodge
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Skukuza
1:00pm Flight Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier when you disembark and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Cape Town to Skukuza will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Skukuza to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sabi Sands
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•3 nights at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in a luxury safari suite and includes all meals and selected drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Laundry at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
•Spa Treatments
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight luggage fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND KAPAMA KARULA - 2025 CODE: JNBLG6
Spend two nights at the stunning Kapama Karula Lodge which is situated within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see 40-plus species of mammals including all of the Big Five, and 350 varieties of birds. Your program concludes with a scenic tour to Cape Point and a visit with the loveable penguins at Boulder’s Beach.
Kapama Karula Lodge:
Spanning over 15,000 hectares of pristine South African bush, the Kapama Reserve offers the perfect sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife. Kapama Karula is the pride of Kapama Private Game Reserve and its flagship lodge. Stylish and elegant, this lodge offers an unrivaled level of luxe.
Each superior villa features a wrap-around glass sliding door that opens onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River. Enjoy something refreshing from your minibar while lazing around your heated pool or relaxing on the patio. After a day in the bush, you can take a spectacular shower under the stars in your outdoor shower or, if the weather’s a bit chillier, cuddle up in your opulent villa while sipping champagne or any of the selection of fine wines available to you. Each suite is equipped with wi-fi and international adapters for your convenience.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg, South Africa; therefore, arrival flights must be booked into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details
Day 1 – 31 de mayo de 2025
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted on foot to your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Day 2 - 1 de junio de 2025
After breakfast and check-out, meet your local escort and return to the O.R. Tambo International Airport to check in for a flight to Hoedspruit.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, 20 kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After lunch or high tea (depending on your arrival time) you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger.
Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species. Since this is a Big Five reserve, encountering lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of bird recorded on the reserve.
Dinner will be served after the game drive back at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 3 - 2 de junio de 2025
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. During your free time you can catch up on some sleep or alternatively you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk. You can spend your time around the pool, perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (not included in cost) and try to spot animals from the safari deck.
After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Day 4 – 3 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your city-based overnight hotel, located close to the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. Walking time to the Waterfront is approximately 20 minutes.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Guests will be reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Johannesburg.
Day 5 - 4 de junio de 2025
After breakfast at your hotel and check-out formalities, enjoy a half day Cape Point tour prior to embarkation.
Begin with a drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, ride the funicular railway or walk to the top of Cape Point to take in the breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Next, make a stop to visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. This is followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colourful fishing harbour of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching the Cape Town harbour where you will embark the ship.
Aviso:
•This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back and neck problems or if pregnant.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on safari. Special bush drives may be available for children under 6 and are on request. Additional fees may apply.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
6:30-8:15am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport check-in area
8:45am Check-in for your domestic flight to Hoedspruit
10:30am Flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:05am Arrive and collect luggage
11:30am Meet your driver/lodge representative and transfer to Kapama Karula
1:30pm Estimated arrival time at the lodge
Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Kapama Karula
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge followed by leisure time at the lodge
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight at Kapama Karula
DAY 4 - timings and final game drive subject to change based on actual flight details
4:30am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning game drive
8:30am Enjoy breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Complete check out formalities
11:00am Depart for Hoedspruit airport
12:30pm Arrive at the airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town
1:40pm Flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:25pm Arrive Cape Town Airport and collect luggage
Meet your representative and depart the airport for your overnight hotel
5:30-6pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
Check-in on arrival, evening at leisure, dinner on own
Guests reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Johannesburg
Overnight at Taj Hotel Cape Town or similar hotel
Día 5
AM Early breakfast and check-out
7:45am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Return to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at the harbor for embarkation
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
Kruger in June - Morning game drives in open vehicles will be cold. The average morning temperature is 11°C/52°F. Afternoons will be pleasant with temperatures around 25°C/77°F.
Qué debe traer:
Trousers and warm fleece tops and jackets are recommended as it will be cold at this time of the year. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria medication.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
This program takes place within South Africa.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Kapama Karula
Dirección: Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380
Teléfono: +27 12 368 0600
TAJ Hotel
1 Waal Street, crnr St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre,8000
Teléfono: +27 21 819 2000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
•Two nights at Kapama Karula – Villa, all meals, game drives and local beverages during meals
•One night at the Taj Cape Town or similar hotel (Luxury City Facing room)
•Transfers or meet and greet where applicable
•Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary
•Cape Point and Boulders Beach entrances
•Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
•Porterage for 2 pieces of luggage per person at the hotels or lodges and airports
•1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
•Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•Visa fees if required
•Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
•Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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PRE - ELEPHANT CAMP & VICTORIA FALLS CODE: JNBLE4
Create a dream adventure while staying at an elephant camp in Zimbabwe with options that include visiting Victoria Falls, enjoying game drives, nature walks, birding and a sunset cruise just to name a few.
PLEASE NOTE – This pre-cruise program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. The following program details are for reference purposes only and subject to change based on flights that can be confirmed at or around 60 days prior to sailing.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted once you are through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving at the Victoria Falls Airport, proceed through Customs and Immigration.
Please see further below for documents and Visa requirements.
You will be met outside of Customs and transferred to The Elephant Camp which is located in a private concession within Victoria Falls National Park.
Each luxury tented suite faces the gorge and has a private deck with plunge pool. Each suite is equipped with an indoor and outdoor shower, large bath, private lounge, mini bar, tea/coffee station, overhead fan and air conditioning. They are also mosquito proofed to make sure your stay is comfortable. The main area boasts a beautiful sunken fire pit and swimming pool and breath-taking panoramic views of the Falls Batoka Gorge.
After check-in and being shown to your rooms you will gather at the main lodge for late afternoon tea followed by a game drive into Zambezi National Park.
Return to your lodge thereafter for a delicious dinner.
DÍA 3
After breakfast the day is yours to spent at leisure.
Lunch is included at the lodge
There are several activities available at The Elephant Camp at no extra charge to guests (time and weather permitting)
•A visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
•Elephant Conservation Experience – Daily from 12:3pm – 2pm – includes an Informative movie clip, educational talk and then proceed out into the bush for a walk.
•Cocktails and Canapés at the Batoka Gorg
•Morning/Afternoon game drives in the Zambezi National Park
•Birding and nature walks on the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary
•Lunch at the Lookout Cafe Including drinks
•A Village Tour
•A Guided Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe (Entry fees have been included for our group)
•A Victoria Falls Canopy Tour (Park fees have been included for our group)
•A Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi Royal (River usage fees have been included for our group)
•Shuttle into the town of Victoria Falls 2 x per day
For an additional fee the lodge can arrange one of the following for you:
•Selected spa treatments
•Elephant encounter
•Chobe day trip (A Visa for Botswana may be required depending on your nationality)
•White water rafting
•Scenic helicopter flights
•Elephant art safari
Later in the day, enjoy dinner back at the lodge.
DÍA 4
After breakfast you can choose one of the above-mentioned activities or join a day trip to the Chobe National Park that has been set up for our group (may not be exclusive). This is home to the world's largest remaining population of elephants that frequent the Chobe River daily.
In the dry season, an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants are dispersed within the Chobe National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe also has lots more to offer. The Park has lion, leopard, buffalo, and a whole host of antelope such as sable, puku, kudu, eland, roan and many others which you can get to see. The river teems with rafts of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa.
Guests will be transferred to the Kazungula border where a Botswana guide will meet you.
Please see further below for Visa requirements at this border crossing.
Proceed straight to a morning cruise along the Chobe River for game viewing.
The cruise will end around 12:30pm and guests will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, guests will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive within Chobe National Park.
Following this, return to the Kazungula Border, meet your Zimbabwean guide and transfer back to Victoria Falls. Please note visa requirements further below.
Upon returning, you will have some time to freshen up and enjoy pre-dinner drinks before dinner.
Se sirve la cena.
DÍA 5
After breakfast check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival, a local representative will meet and transfer you to your Cape Town hotel.
The Queen Victoria Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located within walking distance of the famed Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which has an array of restaurants and shops.
Guests will be reunited with any luggage that was shipped from Johannesburg.
Dinner is on your own this evening.
DÍA 6
After breakfast and check-out is completed, you will be transferred to the Cape Town Harbour via a city orientation tour.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DÍA 2
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check-out
8:15am You are met and accompanied on a short walk to the airport to check-in for your flight to Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe
8:45am Check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls Airport
11:00am Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Airport (flight details TBA and subject to change)
Light snack served on the flight
12:45pm Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, a lodge representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge
1:30pm Approximate arrival at lodge followed by check-in formalities
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
6:30pm Optional pre-dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
DÍA 3
From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge
From 12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm Optional elephant experience
6:30pm Optional Pre-dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
DÍA 4
For guests who opt to remain at Elephant Lodge:
From 6:30am Breakfast followed by a day at leisure to participate in any of the activities that are included or for purchase from the lodge. Reservations are made while at the lodge
From 12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm Optional elephant experience
6:30pm Pre-dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
For guests who opt to go to Chobe National Park:
6:00am Wake-up call
From 6:30am Breakfast
TBA Depart for a full day tour to Chobe National Park – border crossing to Botswana
12:30pm Lunch
TBA Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
TBA Return to Zimbabwe – border crossing into Zimbabwe
6:30pm Pre dinner drinks
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Elephant Camp
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast
8:00am Check-out formalities
10:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a flight to Cape Town
11:00am Check-in
1:15pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
Light snack served on the flight
4:20pm Arrive into Cape Town
Clear customs and immigration and collect luggage
5:00pm You are met by a local representative
5:15pm Transfer to your overnight hotel
6:00pm Approximate arrival time at your hotel – check-in and spend the evening at leisure
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Queen Victoria Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
From 6:30am Breakfast at the hotel
11:00am Official check-out time
11:30am Depart the hotel and embark on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbour
1:00pm Approximate arrival time at the harbour for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Reserve.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, activities at the lodge are run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s and Zimbabwe’s electrical systems are 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles.
If you bring electric appliances, take along an international converter kit complete with a set of adapter plugs. Outlets in Zimbabwe require a three-pronged adapter plug with 3 round prongs
Luggage (subject to change):
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be shipped to Johannesburg where you will be reunited with it on Day 5.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa (You will have two entries - when you arrive into Johannesburg on Day 1 and when you arrive into Cape Town on Day 5) and passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Guests should also check with their local embassy for any visa requirements for their nationality for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe which can be obtained upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport. They are payable in cash and change may not given therefore having small denominations is recommended. Approximately $60 USD / $75 CAD
For guests wishing to do the optional day trip to Chobe (Botswana), a Zimbabwe double-entry visa is required.
Canadian citizens can only obtain a single-entry Zimbabwe visa therefore Canadians wishing to visit Chobe will need to purchase a Zimbabwe visa upon each entry.
US Citizens will not require a visa for Botswana if visiting Chobe. Guests of other nationalities should check with their local embassy for requirements for Botswana. An additional blank page is required in your passport for a visa stamp.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements for your nationality.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the O.R Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Elephant Camp
Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Teléfono: 082 468 4617
Queen Victoria Hotel
Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Road, Waterfront
Teléfono: 021 418 1466
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
•1 night at InterContinental O.R Tambo Hotel (Standard Rooms) or similar
•3 nights at the Elephant Camp (luxury tent) on fully inclusive basis (accommodation, all meals, local beverages and included activities)
•1 night at Queen Victoria Hotel or similar (Deluxe Room)
•Meet and Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
•Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
•Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
•Luggage storage of up to 1 bag per person and shipment by courier to Cape Town
•Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 1 piece per person
•Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
•Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
•For our group these have been included should you wish to participate: sunset cruise river usage fee, entry fees for the Falls and canopy tour park fees, Chobe National Park full day tour on Day 4 only
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, assistance or a transfer is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
•Any other meals and beverages not listed in the program including premium-brand drinks
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service as well as spa services
•Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
•Visa fees
•Optional paid activities at The Elephant Camp
•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 70 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 70 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - PHINDA FOREST SAFARI CODE: JNBLC8
Enjoy one night in Johannesburg before flying to the Eastern Cape of South Africa where you will spend two nights at a lodge on the Phinda Private Game Reserve. Take part on several game drives into the bush where you will enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Day 1 – 9 de enero de 2024
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival. Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Day 2 – 10 de enero de 2024
After breakfast and check out, meet your local escort and walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Durban.
AVISO: As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be stored at the hotel in Johannesburg and then shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 3. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
When you land in Durban you will be met and transferred by road to Phinda Game Reserve. Drive time is approximately 3 – 3.5 hours.
Upon arrival at Phinda Game Reserve you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink followed by check in and signage of indemnity forms. After enjoying an afternoon tea you will be shown to your rooms. Once you have settled in you will meet for your late afternoon game drive with snacks in the bush.
Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 17 500 hectares (43 240 acres) of prime conservation land. Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species.
The suites at Phinda Forest Lodge are all built on stilts and appear to float between the forest floor and the towering tourchwood trees. Each suite features an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding bath, an indoor shower and double vanity.
After you return from your game drive there is time to freshen up before enjoying a dinner at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 3 – 11 de enero de 2024
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
DAY 4 – 12 de enero de 2024
After breakfast and check out, depart for the Durban Airport for your flight to Cape Town.
A lunch pack will be provided by the lodge for the drive.
Once in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to the port for embarkation. Any shipped luggage will be brought to the pier where you will be reunited with it.
Aviso:
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
Desayuno en el hotel
7:00am Check out and luggage separation
7:30am Short walk to the airport terminal
7:45am Check-in for flight to Durban
9:35am Flight JNB to DUR (flight details TBA and subject to change)
10:40am Arrive Durban Airport and transfer to your safari destination
3:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in
4:00pm Afternoon tea
4:30pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Arrive back at the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Phinda Forest Lodge
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
6:30am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
Leisure time at the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Phinda Forest Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
6:30am Breakfast
8:00am Check out and transfer to Durban Airport
TBA Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
TBA Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
TBA Transfer to the Cape Town Pier for embarkation
Any shipped luggage will be delivered to the ship
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In January the average high at Phinda is 30C / 86 F and the average low is 17 C / 62 F
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 2 consecutive blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. If required, visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Phinda Forest Lodge
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Teléfono: +27 11 809 4300
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Phinda Forest Lodge – suite, all meals, local drinks and game drives
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Economy class flights from Johannesburg to Durban to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
*Lunch pack on Day 4
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST - BOTSWANA AND NOKANYANA CAMP - 2023 CODE: JNBL92
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.
Spend 2 nights at Nokanyana Camp which is positioned on a private concession close to the Moremi and Chobe Game Reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in up to 4 game drives. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
PLEASE NOTE – This program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a drive to the airport and flight to Maun, Botswana.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Clear passport formalities in Maun before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai. Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Nokanyana camp is comprised of ten luxurious tents that are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of wildlife can be found. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. All have inside and outside showers, so you don’t have to miss a thing!
Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.
Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
Night drive are also available: Go in search of nocturnal animals with our knowledgeable guides. Witness the change in behavior as predators venture out on the prowl or see some of the animals rarely seen during the day.
Bush walks : Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.
DÍA 2
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat as well.
Bush walks may be available during your free time. They are subject to guide availability and conditions. Check with the lodge staff if you are interested. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. (dependent on flight time) What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 4
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• El orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:30am Disembark in Cape Town
8:00am Transfer to airport
10:00am Flight to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed)
12:30am Approximate arrival into Maun and small aircraft flight to Khwai
1:30pm Approximate arrival into camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3.30pm Depart on afternoon game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DAY 3 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive (subject to flight times)
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun (Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:00pm Flight Maun to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:30pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
4:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
4:15pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 4
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Khwai: 50 – 90 F (12 – 32 C )
Johannesburg: 58 – 90 F (16 – 32 C)
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Cape Town to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights between Maun & Khwai will be on Cessna Caravan or similar
•Flights from Maun to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Nokanyana Camp
Moremi, Botswana
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•2 nights at Nokanyana Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Nokanyana Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER AND NGALA SAFARI LODGE - 2025 CODE: JNBLF3
Along with one night each in Johannesburg and Cape Town, you will spend two nights at the elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, which shares unfenced borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of birds.
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on final flight details.
DAY 1 – 31 de mayo de 2025
Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Once you have cleared Customs and Immigration, collect any luggage and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on the short walk through the terminal to your overnight hotel. Your hotel is located within the Airport terminal.
The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available by this time, this cannot be guaranteed without book an extra night. Lunch is on own.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner at the hotel including two local beverages and tea or coffee.
DAY 2 – 1 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast, you will be met and escorted on the short walk back to O.R. Tambo International Airport to check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred by road through the reserve to Ngala Safari Lodge, located in the northern portion of the Kruger National Park. The drive is approximately 2-hours. You never know what wildlife you will see on the way!
Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world as they have exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, who ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.
Each of the spacious and classic ensuite thatched cottages is decorated with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the most of sunny safari days and a private veranda offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners.
The lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil massage sala and a well-equipped fitness room can be enjoyed in between game drives. Dinners are set in a candlelit courtyard or showcased as an African feast in the open-air boma.
On arrival at Ngala Safari Lodge, and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter enjoy free time in your suite, enjoying your surroundings, prior to your afternoon game drive.
Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to dinner.
DAY 3 – 2 de junio de 2025
Hot and cold beverages will be waiting for you after your early morning wake up call.
Enjoy a morning game drive showcasing the wildlife and nature of the southern region of Kruger National Park.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and some free time at your cottage or around the property. Visit the spa, relax by the pool, have a nap, or perhaps take part in a rhino notching conservation experience. Additional fees may be incurred for optional activities. The lodge will provide a complete list of available activities during your stay.
Later in the day and after tea, commence on a late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served on your return to the lodge.
DAY 4 – 3 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities before transferring back to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a local representative and transferred to your overnight hotel, located inside the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
Guests are reunited with any shipped luggage.
DAY 5 – 4 de junio de 2025
Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a city orientation drive of Cape Town, before being dropped off at the pier for embarkation.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided with assistance to your hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.
•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet is not included.
Day 1 – Arrive Johannesburg
Arrival into Johannesburg
You are met and escorted on a short walk to your hotel
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel or similar
Meet and Greet:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 - Timing is subject to change based on actual flight details
7:30am Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Short walk to the check in counters at O.R. Tambo Airport
9:00am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit
10:30am Flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:25am Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and collect luggage
12:00pm Meet a lodge representative and transfer by road to Ngala Safari Lodge
2:00pm Estimated arrival time at Ngala Safari Lodge (depending on animal sightings along the way)
Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time (time permitting)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge
Día 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
Optional bush walk following breakfast – pre-arrangement required, by talking to your ranger
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by well-deserved free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea at Ngala Safari Lodge
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge
Day 4 - Timing and final game drive is subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy a leisurely breakfast
10:15am Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities
10:45am Transfer through the reserve to the airport
12:45pm Arrive at Hoedspruit Airport and check-in for a flight to Cape Town
1:55pm Flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:40pm Arrive at Cape Town Airport and collect luggage
5:15pm Meet our local representative and transfer to your overnight hotel
6:00pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
Check-in on arrival and spend the evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
Día 5
7:30am Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel
9:30am Complete check-out formalities and depart on a city orientation tour
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town harbor for embarkation
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
•This area is known for Malaria therefore the necessary precautions should be taken in advance
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•During early morning game drives in open vehicles, it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
•During the day, it can get hot. The game drive vehicles may not be covered therefore guests may be exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Child policy: children under 5 are not permitted to stay at this lodge; children 6-11 are permitted on game drives at ranger’s discretion. The are not permitted on walks outside of the lodge grounds; children 12-16 are permitted on game drives and nature walks but not permitted on specialist walking safaris. The child policy applies to children participating on game drives with a private vehicle only. A surcharge may apply for a private vehicle and upgrading to a family cottage or suite may also be required, please check before confirming this program.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
This is a transitional month and marks the end of summer. Temperatures cool down to an average of 12°C/54°F in the morning and 28°C/82°F in the afternoon.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, warm jacket for mornings and evenings, a lightweight waterproof jacket, Hiking or running shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Se recomienda traer un adaptador de viaje universal para dispositivos eléctricos.
Luggage information:
Guests are permitted to check in free of charge one piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg (44lbs).
Guests are also permitted to bring onboard 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 slimline laptop bag. Hand baggage
must be able to be placed in the overhead storage bin or under the seat in front of you. Maximum dimensions had luggage is (H) 56cm + (W) 36 cm + (L) 23cm and maximum weight 8kg. The size of one carry on item shall not exceed the overall dimensions of 115cm.
As guests may only bring one checked piece of luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 20kg / 44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements.
U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism or business purposes do not require a visa (subject to change).
For guests who require a Visa, the name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
OR Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite INTL Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Teléfono: 011 961 5400
Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala Private Game Reserve, Timbavati, 1380
Teléfono: 011 809 4300
V&A Hotel Cape Town
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•English speaking Meet and Greet at O.R. Tambo Airport – Day 1 and 2
•1 night at the InterContinental O.R. Tambo Hotel, Standard Room with dinner, bed and breakfast
•2 nights at Ngala Safari Lodge (Cottage) on a fully inclusive basis with accommodation, all meals, up to two game drives daily and lodge/airport transfers
•1 night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Room) with bed and breakfast
•Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Cape Town hotel in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Excess luggage shipment from Johannesburg to Cape Town including luggage storage 3 days (1 bag per person – max 20kg/44lbs)
•Airport and Lodge/Hotel porterage
•Economy class flights per the itinerary
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that Meet and Greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, arrival Meet and Greet is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, Meet and Greet will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Any other meals or beverages not mentioned above including Champagne and premium brand spirits and liquor
•Gratuities for drivers, guides, game rangers, trackers, and lodge staff
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases and laundry
• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación
•Visa fees if required
•Excess or overweight luggage
•Optional activities at the lodge that have a fee
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - THE MIGHTY VICTORIA FALLS - 2023-24 CODE: JNBL88
Fly off to Zimbabwe to watch one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—thundering Victoria Falls—and cruise the winding Zambezi River at sunset, a time when some of Africa’s most iconic animals are most active and easy to spot.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter.
DÍA 1
Following disembarkation in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town Airport for the flight to Victoria Falls.
Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage (1 piece per person) and checking in for your flight.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored from days 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you and make sure your name is clearly indicated on your suitcase.
Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel where a light lunch will be enjoyed followed by check-in.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy unlimited beverages and canapes from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
DÍA 2
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
After your tour of the Falls, pay a visit to one of the local markets for some time at leisure to peruse the stalls. Following your free time, you will return to your hotel for lunch.
The afternoon is at your leisure. Perhaps consider an optional excursion such as a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Any optional excursions are subject to additional fees and have no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Bookings need to be made directly at the hotel. The hotel concierge will have a list of available programs to purchase while you are there.
In the evening head off-site to a traditional Boma Restaurant for dinner.
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet. Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
DÍA 3
Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and assisted to your hotel for the evening.
Your hotel is located inside the terminal of the OR Tambo International Airport so there is just a short walk from the terminal to the hotel. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet). La cena corre por su cuenta.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
DÍA 4
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
Day 1 - timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
6:00am Disembark in Cape Town – meet your guide
Make sure to pack according to what will be shipped and what will accompany you
6:30am Transfer to the Cape Town Airport
8:30am Fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:15am On arrival in Victoria Falls go through Immigration and transfer to your hotel
12:30pm Lunch at your hotel followed by check-in
4:00pm Transfer to the Zambezi River jetty
4:30pm 2-hour sunset cruise including drinks and canapes
6:30pm Return to your hotel
7:30pm Informal dinner at the hotel (Jungle Junction Restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Día 2
AM Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Transfer to the Rainforest
8:30am Guided walk – Zimbabwe side of the falls
10:30am Transfer to a local craft market
11:30am Return to your hotel for lunch
12:30pm Light lunch at the hotel
2:00pm Afternoon at leisure
7:00pm Transfer to the Boma Restaurant for dinner
9:30pm Return to your hotel
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Day 3 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 7:00amBreakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport
1:45pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:25pm Arrive in Johannesburg, collect luggage
4:00pm You are met and acompanied to your airport-based hotel – short walk
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
Día 4
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 4 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who utilized a wheelchair or scooter.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. In Victoria Falls the average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights between Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check-in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be collected upon disembarkation and shipped via courier to your hotel in Johannesburg.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*A Zimbabwe entry visa is required and can be purchased at the airport (cash only) – approximately $80 USD for US Citizens.
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*2 nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (Stable Wing Room)
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*2 lunches and 2 dinners in Victoria Falls including 2 local beverages per person
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Any transfers in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers (Cape Town & Johannesburg)
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls
*Luggage shipment by courier and storage of 1 bag per person from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class Cape Town – Victoria Falls - Johannesburg
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees – recommended to obtain Zimbabwe Visa in advance of travel
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF NELSON MANDELA CODE: JNBLA6
Become immersed in the life of Nelson Mandela by visiting attractions that lend great insight into his early days as an anti-apartheid revolutionary and how that experience led to his eventual election as President of South Africa.
This very special program is for a small group of no more than six guests.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg; therefore, arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be transferred to the boutique hotel Sanctuary Mandela. Check-in is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Guests with early-arriving flights may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Mandela lived in at the property in the late 1990s after being released from prison for his role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement. The estate later became the headquarters for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. It has been converted into a luxury hotel decorated with Mandela memorabilia.
The hotel restaurant, where you will dine, features a menu of Mandela’s favorite dishes prepared by his longtime chef. The meal and the experience of spending the evening in Mandela’s former residence will be highly memorable.
Día 2
After breakfast and check-out from the Sanctuary Mandela hotel, you will embark on a tour of Soweto, the township that became known as the epicenter of the anti-apartheid movement. You will see the house on Vilakazi Street where Mandela lived from 1946 until his arrest in 1962. Archbishop Desmond Tutu also lived on the street, which is now the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
You will also browse the Hector Pieterson Museum, a space dedicated to the commemoration of the high school students that led a peaceful march in 1976 that ended in a violent confrontation with the police. Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old schoolboy, was shot and killed while protesting. Expect the museum visit to be an eye-opening and emotionally moving experience.
Soweto’s heritage site Kliptown Museum marks the spot where delegates to a people’s parliament met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter. This founding document became the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and South African Constitution. Kliptown was strategically chosen for the meeting place because it was a multiracial area between Soweto and Johannesburg.
Following lunch at a restaurant in Soweto, you will transfer to the O.R. Tambo Airport for the flight to Cape Town.
Aviso: See further below for luggage information on your flight.
Upon arriving in Cape Town, you will transfer to the Cape Grace, a luxurious hotel on the V&A Waterfront where you will spend the evening. This cultural and historical area offers abundant opportunities for shopping and dining.
Dinner, however, will be served at the Cape Grace. To make the experience even more special and meaningful, someone that knew Nelson Mandela will be in attendance. That person may be Christo Brand, a former prison guard from Robben Island, the brutal maximum-security facility where Mandela was held for 18 years.
Día 3
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a short walk to the V&A Waterfront and board the ferry to Robben Island. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the island has a notorious past. For centuries, it was used to house lepers, the mentally challenged and political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist-poet Dennis Brutus. The prison there closed in 2011.
While touring the rocky island, you will learn about its infamous history and present population, which is primarily seabirds and African penguins.
After returning to the mainland on the ferry, you will walk to Nobel Square to view life-size sculptures of South Africa’s four Nobel Peace Prize laureates: Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, former state president of South Africa FW de Klerk, and Albert Luthuli, an anti-apartheid activist.
A 3-course lunch follows at a restaurant overlooking Nobel Square. Christo Brand may join you there.
After lunch, you will head for the Mandela Rhodes Place with the tour guide and Christo Brand, both of whom will elaborate on the building’s historical importance. Mining magnate and founder of the DeBeers diamond company, Cecil John Rhodes constructed the building, which now houses the Mandela Rhodes Foundation. This organization funds and empowers young Africans to serve their societies through education, entrepreneurship and leadership.
You will also visit the Cape Town City Hall and Grand Parade public square, where Mandela addressed the crowds a few hours after his release from prison in 1990. It was here that Mandela declared his commitment to reconciliation but warned that the armed struggle would continue as “a purely defensive action against the violence of apartheid.”
Later in the afternoon, you will return to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure with dinner on your own.
Día 4
After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will visit the Vergelegen Wine Estate, which was founded in 1700. It is so representative of the Cape culture that the estate has been declared a Provincial Heritage site. You will be free to meander through the estate and themed gardens before enjoying a wine tasting and charcuterie plate.
You will then return to Cape Town and embark your awaiting cruise ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and transferred to your hotel
2:00pm Hotel check in time
Lunch is on your own
TBA Group dinner with dishes, inspired by former and late President Nelson Mandela
Overnight at Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet and transfers for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then transfers cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – timings are subject to change based on final flight details
From 6:30am Enjoy a delicious breakfast followed by check-out formalities
9:00am Depart hotel on a full day Soweto tour, including lunch, en route to OR Tambo Int. Airport
3:00pm Approximate arrival at OR Tambo Airport to check-in and board your flight to CPT
4:00pm Flight Johannesburg - Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
6:10pm Arrive Cape Town International Airport, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel located within the V&A Waterfront
7:00pm Approximate arrival at your hotel – check in and proceed to your room to freshen up
7:30pm Dinner at hotel in the company of someone special, who will set the scene for your tour tomorrow
Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel or similar
DÍA 3
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
8:15am Depart the hotel, and enjoy a short walk to Robben Island Clock Tower where your ferry awaits you
9:00am Robben Island Ferry & Island tour, accompanied by your tour guide
1:30pm Upon return from Robben Island, talk a leisurely walk to Nobel Square to view life-sized sculptures of our four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates: Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu and Albert Lutuli
2:00pm Lunch at Ginja Restaurant or similar, overlooking Nobel Square
3:30pm Depart the waterfront and travel to Mandela Rhodes Place for a stop-over
4:15pm Depart Mandela Rhodes Place and travel to City Hall and the Grand Parade for a stop-over
4:45pm Return to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the evening at leisure
Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel
DÍA 4
From 6:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Depart the hotel and transfer to Vergelegen Wine Estate
9:30am Self-guided Heritage and Garden Route tour featuring the estate’s Manor House, Octagonal Gardens and more
10:40am Flagship Wine tasting at Vergelegen Wine Estate including a cheese and churcuterie plate
11:45am Depart Vergelegen and return to Cape town
12:30pm Approximate arrival at the pier for embarkation
Pronóstico del tiempo:
The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Cape Town, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.1°C (55.6°F) and an average high of 19.7°C (67.5°F).
In December and January, daily high temperatures average from 73°F to 75°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 82°F.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers and personal toiletries.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On the flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
For this reason, one excess piece of luggage per person is included for this flight in the cost of this program. Luggage weight not to exceed 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Should guests have more than two pieces of checked luggage, any excess over two pieces will be at own expense.
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Sanctuary Mandela
Dirección: 4 13th Ave, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198
Teléfono: 010 035 0368
Cape Grace Hotel
Dirección: W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002
Teléfono: 021 410 7100
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
El programa incluye:
*One night at Sanctuary Mandela (King Suite)
*Two nights at Cape Grace Hotel (Luxury Room)
*Private transfer per couple / single traveler from OR Tambo Airport to Sanctuary Mandela on day 1
*Dinner on Day 1 including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity
*3-Course dinner at Cape Grace Hotel including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity
*A special host to accompany dinner on day 2
*Soweto tour and lunch
*Robben Island Ferry and tour
*Ginja Restaurant or similar - 3-course lunch including water, 2 glasses of wine or beer, tea/coffee and gratuity
*Vergelegen or similar Private Heritage and Garden Route tour, Flagship Wine tasting with cheese and Churcuterie plate
*Transfers and touring by private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking driver
*Qualified English-speaking tour guide during touring
*Bottled mineral water on board touring vehicle
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Economy class flight from JNB to CPT – direct flights not guaranteed
*Excess luggage fee for flight from JNB to CPT – 1 piece per person with a max of 20 kg (44 lbs.)
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on the internal flight above the 2 pcs that are included per person
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST: VICTORIA FALLS:SMOKE THAT THUNDERS CODE: JNBL58
Fly off to Zimbabwe to watch one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles—thundering Victoria Falls—and cruise the winding Zambezi River at sunset, a time when some of Africa’s most iconic animals are most active and easy to spot.
PLEASE NOTE – This POST-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter.
DAY 1 - 22 de diciembre de 2021
Upon disembarkation in Cape Town, you will be transferred to your overnight hotel in Cape Town via a City and Table Mountain tour.
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city’s most celebrated landmark. Depart from the quayside and travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lions Head, to the lower cableway station. Ascend from the Valley Station (363 m) to the Mountain Station (1 060 m) in a Swiss engineered Rotair cable car. The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes and one can enjoy spectacular views, as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent.
Table Mountain gets her name from the flat-topped central massif of the mountain, which, viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil’s Peak on the left, Lion’s Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheater that encloses the city center and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which run like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point – the cape from which Cape Town gets its name.
From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2,285 plant species – more than the entire U.K.
After your tour, you will be taken to your hotel for check-in. Resto del día libre. La cena no está incluida. Your hotel is located close to the Victoria And Alfred Waterfront where you will find a wide array of shopping and dining options. A complimentary shuttle bus to and from this location is available – just check with Reception on the schedule.
Please note that guests who fail to arrive by Day 1 of their land program will be considered a no-show and hotel space for the duration of the program will be released. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
DAY 2 - 23 de diciembre de 2021
After an early morning wake-up call followed by check-out formalities, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town Airport for the flight to Victoria Falls.
Once in the terminal, a local representative will assist you with excess luggage storage (1 piece per person) and checking in for your flight.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be stored from 2-4 and it will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you and make sure your name is clearly indicated on your suitcase.
Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel where a light lunch will be enjoyed followed by check-in.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy unlimited beverages and canapes from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
DAY 3 - 24 de diciembre de 2021
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
After your tour of the Falls, pay a visit to one of the local markets for some time at leisure to peruse the stalls. Following your free time, you will return to your hotel for lunch.
The afternoon is at your leisure. Perhaps consider an optional excursion such as a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Any optional excursions are subject to additional fees and have no affiliation with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Bookings need to be made directly at the hotel. The hotel concierge will have a list of available programs to purchase while you are there.
In the evening head off-site to a traditional Boma Restaurant for dinner.
AVISO: the cobblestone walkways within the rainforest can be slippery if wet and some spots are at a gradient. Proper walking shoes that have a good grip should be worn, and guests should wear appropriate clothing to get wet.
Due to the amount of walking and terrain, this program is not suited for guests who have walking difficulty or who utilize a wheelchair or scooter. Walking distance will be 2-4km (1.24 – 2.48 miles).
DAY 4 - 25 de diciembre de 2021
Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls airport (border crossing en-route) for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and assisted to your hotel for the evening.
Your hotel is located inside the terminal of the OR Tambo International Airport so there is just a short walk from the terminal to the hotel. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet). This evening the group will be treated to a Christmas dinner at the hotel.
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was shipped from Cape Town.
DAY 5 – 26 de diciembre de 2021
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
Día 1
9:00am Disembarkation in Cape Town
9:45am City and Table Mountain tour
1:30pm Approximate arrival at hotel, followed by check-in procedures
2:00pm Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own
Overnight at The Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
5:00am Check out – make sure to settle any incidentals before departing
5:30am Early morning transfer to the Cape Town Airport (breakfast packs provided)
Luggage that is to be shipped will be separated
8:30am Fly from Cape Town to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:15am On arrival in Victoria Falls go through Immigration and transfer to your hotel
12:30pm Lunch at your hotel followed by check-in
4:00pm Transfer to the Zambezi River jetty
4:30pm 2-hour sunset cruise including drinks and canapes
6:30pm Return to your hotel
7:30pm Informal dinner at the hotel (Jungle Junction Restaurant or similar)
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Día 3
AM Breakfast at your hotel
8:00am Transfer to the Rainforest
8:30am Guided walk – Zimbabwe side of the falls
10:30am Transfer to a local craft market
11:30am Return to your hotel for lunch
12:30pm Light lunch at the hotel
2:00pm Afternoon at leisure
7:00pm Transfer to the Boma Restaurant for dinner
9:30pm Return to your hotel
Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar hotel
Day 4 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
11:00am Check out and transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport
1:55pm Flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:35pm Arrive in Johannesburg, collect luggage
4:00pm You are met and acompanied to your airport-based hotel – short walk
Remainder of the day at leisure
TBA Christmas dinner at the hotel
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
Día 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*This program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or who utilized a wheelchair or scooter.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights between Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check-in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 additional piece of luggage per person (23kg/ 50 lbs) can be collected upon disembarkation and shipped via courier to your hotel in Johannesburg.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. These can be obtained upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport although it is recommended that they are obtained in advance.
*A Zimbabwe double-entry visa for U.S citizens is required and is $80 per person and payable in cash. Please ensure that you have the correct denominations of U.S. currency available, as change will not be given. Canadian citizens can only obtain a single-entry visa, which is $75 dollars per entry. This visa will need to be purchased on each entry.
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe.
*Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel in Cape Town – Sea Facing room
*2 nights at the Victoria Falls Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (Deluxe Central Double Room)
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast Basis or similar hotel (standard double room)
*2 lunches and 2 dinners in Victoria Falls including 2 local beverages per person
*Christmas dinner in Johannesburg
*Meet & Greet service at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport
*Any transfers in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers (Cape Town & Johannesburg)
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls
*Luggage shipment by courier and storage of 1 bag per person from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class Cape Town – Victoria Falls - Johannesburg
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees – recommended to obtain Zimbabwe Visa in advance of travel
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - BOTSWANA AND MASHATU LODGE (IC) CODE: JNBLD8
Embark on a safari to Mashatu, Botswana located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Situated between the Tuli Safari Area, a national park in Zimbabwe and the Mapungubwe National Park, this safari location is a World Heritage Site in South Africa. Mashatu shares unfenced borders with both the South African and Zimbabwean national parks in the south and north respectively. This vast area forms part of a cross boundary wildlife conservation area protecting the substantial biodiversity of fauna and flora in this region.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg, South Africa. Arrival flights need to be booked into the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Please see further below for luggage restrictions as soft sided bags are required for the charter flight to the lodge.
DAY 1 Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Clear Customs and Immigration, collect bags and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking representative will await your arrival and accompany you to your transfer vehicle.
Transfer approximately 45-minutes to the suburb of Rosebank where your overnight hotel is located. The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Se incluye cena en el hotel.
DAY 2 Following breakfast, a driver-guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel for a transfer to Lanseria Airport.
As guests may only bring one piece of soft-sided checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 23kg / 50 lbs) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you. Make sure that luggage to be shipped is labeled well.
Fly from Lanseria to the Limpopo Valley Airfield on a chartered light aircraft flight.
On arrival at Limpopo Valley Airfield in Botswana, proceed through Customs and Immigration and then you will be met by a lodge representative and transferred through the reserve, to Mashatu Lodge.
Mashatu is situated on the eastern fringes of the Kalahari Desert and water is its most precious resource. Around the water sources is where is where you will find enclaves populated by all kinds of wildlife.
Mashatu’s luxury suites lie along the camp’s perimeter and are designed to allow absolute privacy and a communion with the bush and its inhabitants. Watch elephants splashing at the waterhole and listen to the lyrical melody of the woodlands kingfisher. Each of the air-conditioned suites at Mashatu Lodge is tastefully decorated and includes impressive black an white prints of Africa’s most beautiful animals. The ample en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower facilities complete the well-appointed suites.
Meals are a delicious celebration of traditional African Cuisine. Fresh fruits, vegetables, home-made breads and pies, succulent meat dishes and delicious desserts will appeal to a guest who appreciates home cooking at its best.
For a touch of retail therapy, the fully stocked shop showcases a variety of African crafts, clothing and jewellery and sundry items.
When you arrive, you will check-in and then have time to freshen up or to simply enjoy some time at leisure in your new setting prior to high tea and your first game drive.
Mashatu is home to no less than seven of Africa’s “giants” – the African elephant, the lion, giraffe, the baobab tree, the eland, ostrich and the kori bustard. It is therefore fitting that these giants have a massive habitat, and some 31 000 hectares (76600 acres) of pristine game land have been set aside as a refuge for these creatures.
Following an exciting game drive, return to camp for dinner.
DAY 3 AND DAY 4 An early morning call heralds a new day in Africa’s most exciting game reserve. After a snack, your morning game drive allows you to explore the magnificent reserve.
Upon return to camp, enjoy a hearty brunch followed by free time around the pool or the Discovery room.
During your stay at Mashatu, consider embarking on an optional excursion (additional cost) including mountain hiking, safari on foot, safari on horse ride or a safari to one of the underground photographic hides.
Following high tea in the afternoon, you set off again in search of game.
Round off another perfect day at Mashatu with a delicious dinner at camp.
DÍA 5
Following one last optional morning game drive, enjoy a hearty breakfast followed by time to gather your personal belongings and complete check-out formalities.
Bid the staff farewell before embarking on a transfer back to Limpopo Valley Airfield for a flight back to Lanseria by light aircraft.
On arrival at Lanseria Airport, collect your luggage and check-in for a scheduled flight to Cape Town, South Africa. Any meals are on own.
On arrival at Cape Town Airport, a driver will be waiting for you after you have gone through Customs and Immigration and will transfer to your overnight hotel. Check-in on arrival and collect any stored luggage that was shipped from Johannesburg. The remainder of the evening is yours at leisure.
DÍA 6
Following a leisurely breakfast and morning at the hotel, check-out and depart for the port. Enjoy a brief city orientation tour of the ‘Mother City’ en-route to the harbor where your ship awaits your arrival.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
• Si reserva noches adicionales a través de la línea de cruceros, será recibido según los detalles del vuelo proporcionados y será trasladado a su hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Tbc Arrival into Johannesburg
Guests are met by an English-speaking representative and accompanied on a road transfer to the hotel located in Rosebank
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at 54 on Bath Hotel or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
• El encuentro y los traslados se organizan para los huéspedes que lleguen el Día 1 de un programa terrestre o para noches adicionales reservadas a través de la línea de cruceros, y se organizan en función de los detalles del vuelo recibidos por los huéspedes al menos 14 días antes de que comience la navegación. Los huéspedes que lleguen de manera independiente antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa no tendrán el traslado incluido.
• Si no hemos recibido los detalles de su vuelo o si sus vuelos han cambiado, y si no se notificó al Equipo Terrestre de Servicios en Destino, no se podrá brindar el traslado y los huéspedes serán responsables de llegar al hotel del programa terrestre a su cargo. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Día 2
7:00-9:00am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities
9:30am Transfer to Lanseria Airport
10:30am Check-in for a light aircraft flight to Limpopo Valley Airfield (LVA)
11:30am Flight: Lanseria to Limpopo Valley Airfield (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm Arrive at Limpopo Valley Airfield - a lodge representative will meet and transfer to Mashatu Lodge
2:00pm Estimated arrival at Mashatu Lodge – check-in on arrival
3:00pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Mashatu Lodge
Día 3
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments at the main lodge
6:30am Depart on morning game drive
9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy brunch followed by free time
Optional activities available
3:00pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Mashatu Lodge
Día 4
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments at the main lodge
6:30am Depart on morning game drive
9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy brunch followed by free time
Optional activities available
3:00pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Mashatu Lodge
Day 5 -timings are dependent on actual flight times
5:30am Wake-up call
6:00am Refreshments at the main lodge
6:30am Depart on morning game drive
9:30am Return to lodge and enjoy brunch followed by free time
10:30am Gather your belongings
11:00am Official check-out time
12:30pm Depart Euphorbia Villas for Limpopo Valley Airfield
2:30pm Flight from Limpopo Valley to Lanseria (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:10pm Arrival at Lanseria Airport – collect luggage and free time (consider dinner on own)
8:20pm Flight from Lanseria to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
10:25pm Arrival at Cape Town Airport – go through Customs, collect luggage and meet your driver for transfer to hotel
11:30pm Approximate arrival time at hotel, check-in
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
Día 6
7:00-10:00am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Consider a stroll through the Waterfront located on the hotel’s doorstep
11:00am Depart the hotel and enjoy a city orientation tour en route to the harbor
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town harbor for embarkation
Pronóstico del tiempo:
February one of the hottest months of the year and tropical thunderstorms are still a regular afternoon feature, so there is a high probability of flooded rivers to add some excitement to game drives. The average air temperature ranges from 23 °C (73 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F) during the day down to 20 °C (68 °F) at night.
In November, the temperatures are high and there is a lot of humidity in the air. The average air temperature ranges from 22 °C (72 °F) to 37 °C (99 °F) during the day down to 21 °C (70 °F) at night.
Qué debe traer:
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, long sleeved shirts and trousers, a lightweight waterproof jacket, a good pair of running shoes or hiking shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, charger, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
In Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency is the South African Rand (ZAR). The pula is the currency of Botswana. All major credit cards are accepted too in both countries.
Electricidad:
South Africa operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. In Botswana the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances in Botswana, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240 V (as is in the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). Manufacturers take these small deviations into account.
Luggage information:
Check-in luggage on regional/domestic flights is 1 piece per person (20kg/44 lbs) and 1 carry on (7 kg/15 lbs) plus personal item which must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.
During the chartered light aircraft flights to/from Limpopo Valley Airfield, only 1 soft sided bag per person is allowed. Maximum length: 62cm (24 inches), Width: 25cm (10 inches), Height: 30cm (12inches) including hand luggage and camera equipment.
As guests may only bring one piece of soft-sided checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person - 23kg/ 50 lbs) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 5. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com Phone: +1877-231-5131
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Visiting South Africa - a passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit. Your passport must have at least two unused page for each entry / departure stamp. U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism / business purposes do not need visas (subject to change). Note you will enter South Africa for the start of the program and then again on Day 5 so you should have at least 4 blank pages in your passport.
Visiting Botswana - a passport with at least six months of validity remaining is required. U.S. citizens are permitted stays up to 90 days total within a 12-month period without a visa. The total stay permitted for each visit is recorded on the entry stamp by Botswana immigration officials and may be less than 90 days.
Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Namibia or South Africa.
VERY IMPORTANT
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guests to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
54 on Bath Hotel
Dirección: 54 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Teléfono: 011 344 8500
Mashatu Lodge
Northern Tuli Game Reserve
V&A Hotel
Dirección: PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Teléfono: 021 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.
Please Note
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the game reserve.
•Malaria is a low-risk threat in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve region, and people entering the area should consult their doctors regarding anti-malarial prophylactics.
•Game-drive vehicles traverse uneven terrain that can be bumpy. Therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with back or neck problems.
•Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
•This program is not fully guided. Upon arriving at the lodge, you will be in the hands of its staff.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at 54 on Bath Hotel (Standard Room) – Dinner, bed and breakfast – dinner will include two local beverages with tea or coffee, gratuity included
•3 nights at Mashatu Lodge (Luxury Suite) - fully inclusive basis i.e. accommodation, all meals, game drives daily, local beverages, conservation fees and including return Limpopo Valley Airfield transfers
•1 night at Victoria and Alfred Hotel (Mountain Facing Rooms) – Bed and breakfast
•English-speaking Meet and Greet at O.R.Tambo Airport – Day 1
•Transfers in air-conditioned luxury vehicles with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Brief city orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbour in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver, including water on board vehicle
•Luggage shipment and stored luggage of 1 piece per person from Johannesburg to Cape Town (maximum 20kg/44 lbs)
•Light aircraft flights between Lanseria and the Limpopo Valley Airfield including 1 piece of soft sided luggage
•Airport and lodge/hotel porterage
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that a transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, this service is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, a transfer will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals
•Champagne and premium brand liquors and wines and any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•Visa and vaccination fees if required
•Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
•Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
•Extra activities that may be available at the lodge
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE - KRUGER AND SABI SABI BUSH LODGE - 2025-26 CODE: JNBL30
Spend two nights at the stunning Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge which is situated in the world-renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people
SABI SABI BUSH LODGE
Bush Lodge is steeped in tradition, is vibrant and warm - the Sabi Sabi of “Today”. With a history spanning over 35 years, the lodge has earned a reputation of a “luxury home in the bush”, service excellence and effortless personal attention. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The suites are air-conditioned and feature sumptuous linen and classic leather and wood furnishings.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg therefore arrival flights must be into the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be transferred your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Located in the leafy Johannesburg suburb of Rosebank, attractions near to your hotel include Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City and Melrose Arch.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check out, return to the OR Tambo International Airport to check in for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 4. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by lunch and some free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
Seeing the Big 5 is thrilling, but so too is learning about Mother Nature and her vast ecosystems from a highly qualified guide. Sabi Sabi’s approach is to linger a touch longer at sightings and look a little deeper to appreciate all of nature’s creatures – big and small.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your city-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
DÍA 5
After breakfast and check out, enjoy a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway to the top of Cape Point (if not in operation there is a pathway to walk along) and take in breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before returning to Cape Town and the port for embarkation.
Aviso:
-The Reserve is located in a low-risk malaria area however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and transferred to your hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
Meals are on your own
Overnight at 54 on Bath or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet and transfers for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then transfers cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
6:30am Early breakfast at hotel
7:15am Check-out formalities
7:30am Depart hotel and embark on a road transfer to OR Tambo International Airport
8:30am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:05am Flight Johannesburg to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:05am Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
12:30pm Arrival at safari destination& check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:30am Wake up call, morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Check in for your flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight to Cape Town (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrival in Cape Town, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Transfer to your city-based hotel
3:45pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DÍA 5
7:45am After breakfast at hotel, check-out and meet your guide in the lobby of hotel
8:00am Depart Cape Town and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Onward transfer to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town Harbor for embark
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In Kruger:
In November, the average high is 94°F (35°C) and the average low is 67°F (19°C)
In January, a typical day ranges from a high of 92°F (33°C) to a low of 69°F (21°C).
In February, daytime temperatures are 20°C/68°F and can sometimes rise into the mid 30°C/86°F. The evening temperatures are usually mild.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
54 on Bath Hotel
54 Bath Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
Teléfono: 011 344 8500
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, 1246
Teléfono: +27 11 447 7172
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 441 3000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at 54 on Bath or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Two nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – (Luxury Room), all meals, game drives & two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel or similar – Premium Sea Facing Room
*Transfers and meet and greet
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza to Cape Town
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Johannesburg to Cape Town
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos (independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros) son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de llegada actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel. Los arreglos para el alojamiento y los traslados estarán a cargo de los huéspedes.
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POST-KRUGER AND SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP 2024-25 CODE: JNBLB1
Spend two nights at the stunning Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp which is situated in the world-renowned 65000- hectare Sabi Sand Wildtuin (Sabi Sand Reserve) in the South-Western section of the Kruger National Park. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see all of Africa’s iconic species here, including all of the Big Five, along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird – while having minimal encounters with other people.
SABI SABI LITTLE BUSH CAMP
Little Bush Camp lies hidden in the shade of indigenous riverine trees, on a bend of the Msulthlu River. It is the smallest and most secluded of Sabi Sabi's lodges and styled to reflect the contemporary elegance that epitomizes Bush Lodge.
The lodge offers six suites, all with private decks overlooking the riverbed and surrounding natural bush. The lodge itself is intimate, centered on an inviting lounge and leading to an elegant outdoor dining area. The pool area is across the riverbed and an outdoor boma is the perfect setting for indulging in the finest safari cuisine.
Each thatched suite is individually styled with a designer bed, draped mosquito nets, genuine African artefacts, wooden finishes and creative use of colors, textures and light. Luxurious en suite bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers, while the heated spa bath on each secluded deck offers a delightfully decadent vantage point from which to relax and watch the bushveld and abundant wildlife. Children under 13 years of age are not permitted at this lodge.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details:
Nota Especial: This program ends in Johannesburg therefore your flight must depart from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
After disembarking the ship in Cape Town, you are met by a local tour guide who will accompany you on a half day Cape Point tour en-route to your overnight hotel.
Enjoy the immensely scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve.
Upon arrival, you will ride the funicular railway (If in operation) or walk to the top of Cape Point to take in the breath-taking views and many photo opportunities.
Thereafter visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue to the colorful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching your hotel which is conveniently located on the waterfront within walking distance to a host of restaurants and shops.
At the hotel, the afternoon and evening are at your leisure.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
El almuerzo y la cena corren por su cuenta.
Día 2
After breakfast and check-out, meet your local escort and transfer to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Skukuza.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival at your safari destination, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After high tea you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner will be served after the game drive at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Día 3
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Día 4
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
AVISO: Activities and meals at the lodge are subject to your flight time
Día 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Aviso:
-This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-Children under 13 are not permitted at this camp
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
DÍA 1
7:30am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
8:00am Depart Cape Town harbor and drive to Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Return to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at your overnight hotel
2:00pm Check-in formalities
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on your own
Overnight at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar
DAY 2 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
7:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & complete check-out formalities
8:30am Depart hotel and transfer to Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for flight to Skukuza Airport
10:35am Flight CPT – SZK (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:05pm Arrive Skukuza Airport and transfer to your safari destination
2:30pm Arrival at safari destination & check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Leisure time at the lodge – perhaps take a bush walk with your ranger
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge
2:30pm Time to relax
3:30pm Afternoon high tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Time to freshen up before dinner
7:30pm Dinner at your lodge
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
DAY 4 - timings subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive if time permits
9:00am Breakfast
10:30am Check out and transfer to Skukuza Airport
12:30pm Check in for your flight to Johannesburg
1:30pm Flight to Johannesburg (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:35pm Arrival in Johannesburg, luggage claim and meet your local escort
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
3:15pm Arrival at the hotel and check in
Any shipped excess luggage will be at the hotel
The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Airport assistance: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In Kruger - the average maximum temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in July to 33°C/90°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 8°C/46°F. The average annual rainfall is 350mm (14in), most of which occurs during midsummer (December – February). Rain is usually in the form of thundershowers, where a downpour is experienced, very seldom lasting longer than a few hours.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Phone +27 21 419 6677
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
*One night at the Victoria and Alfred Hotel or similar hotel (Piazza Facing room)
*Two nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp – suite, all meals, game drives and two local beverages during meals
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
*Transfers
*Conservation fee for the Private Game Reserve
*Domestic economy class flights from Cape Town to Skukuza and Skukuza to Johannesburg
*Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage at the hotels or lodges and airports
*1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
*Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
*Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
*Visa fees
*Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
*Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE UK & EU Rovos Rail package CODE: JNBUK2
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (UK)
Seven Seas Voyager – 06th diciembre 2022 Sailing – Rovos Rail – Pre-Cruise
Day 1 – 1st diciembre 2022 – Arrival into Johannesburg
Transfers have been arranged for air/sea guests arriving today, who have purchased flights through Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Guests who have purchased their own flights and guests who have booked additional nights at the hotel independently will need to arrange their own transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s International Airport, you will be met after luggage reclaim by our Regent representative. A tour of Pretoria is included from the airport, including visits to Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House, Nelson Mandela Statue & Union buildings. Brunch is included at a local restaurant, until it’s time to transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria. The rest of the day is at leisure.
• Meals included today – Brunch at local restaurant
Day 2 – 2nd diciembre 2022
Following breakfast, you will be transferred to Rovos Rail Station, the private railway station which is situated in Pretoria. The train will depart at approximately 11am.
Departure from Pretoria as you begin this 1,600-kilometre journey through the grasslands of the gold-rich Highveld to the Great Karoo and onward as you trundle through the spectacular mountain ranges and scenic winelands of the Cape. Overnight on Train
• Meals included today – Breakfast at hotel, lunch & dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 3 – 3rd diciembre 2022
En-route to Cape Town, stop in Kimberley, once the epicentre of a worldwide diamond rush, for an off-the-train excursion. This city's chequered history is inextricably linked with the romance of those rare and beautiful stones. Here, you are cordially invited to disembark, take a tour through the streets of modern-day Kimberley to visit the 'Big Hole' and the Kimberley Big Hole Museum. Step back into a world of pioneers and adventurers-circa 1880 and marvel at the sheer magnitude of the 'Big Hole', the largest hole in the world excavated by hand. Overnight on Train
• Meals included today – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 4 – 4th diciembre 2022
Travel through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea to the historic village of Matjiesfontein. This perfectly preserved Victorian Village, founded as a refreshment stop in 1890, boasts an impressive museum on the platform. After Matjiesfontein, the journey continues and arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The first tunnel is 13.5km long so guests are to be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights. Dinner is served as the train climbs ±750m down the escarpment towards Worcester
• Meals included today – Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on train, including all local brand alcoholic drinks
Day 5 – 5th diciembre 2022
The journey continues through the Hex River Valley arriving at Cape Town at approximately 10am. Upon disembarking, a ½ day tour of Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope has been arranged prior to your transfer to Cape Grace hotel for your overnight stay. Highlights of the trip include one of the world’s most spectacular drives taking in Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Penguin Colony, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Your hotel, The Cape Grace, is situated on a private quay between the bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina and is the perfect place to enjoy all that Cape Town has to offer. The city of Cape Town has a lot to offer the discerning tourist, among places of interest, you can visit pearl-white beaches washed by the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, watch colourful, old-style fishing boats in Kalk Bay, explore the old Malay slave quarters, enjoy the finest seafood in the world, wander through Greenmarket Square's famous flea market. - You are under own arrangements for dinner & evening.
• Meals included today – Breakfast & lunch
Day 6 – 6th diciembre 2022 – Embarkation Day
Enjoy breakfast and morning at leisure before transferring to Seven Seas Voyager for your wonderful cruise! Your Regent Representative will confirm the timings for baggage collection and departure time from the hotel.
Inclusions of the package:
? 1 Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria (Deluxe Room) on a B&B basis
? 3 Nights Rovos Rail train (Deluxe Suite) on a Fully Inclusive basis (All Local Brands)
? 1 Overnight at Cape Grace Hotel (Table Mountain Luxury Room) on a B&B basis
? ½ Day Pretoria City Tour including brunch (Regent flight inclusive only)
? ½ Day Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope Tour in Cape Town including local lunch
? Transport & Touring in a luxury air-conditioned coach with A/C and PA system
? English-Speaking driver & guide to accompany during touring
? Porterage for 2 pieces of luggage per person
? Meals as per itinerary
**PLEASE NOTE** - South African Immigrations officials require that all UK visitors to South Africa must have a minimum of 2 consecutive double blank pages in their passports. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in permission to enter the country being denied. Please check with your local visa office to full and up to date requirements which may vary depending on your nationality.
The Rovos Rail Information:
The Track: The track over which we travel is inconsistently maintained. If you wake at night imagining the train is travelling at high speed, be assured it is the state of the track below creating that impression. We restrict the train to 60km/h (37mph), and over bad sections reduce speed to as little as 20km/h (12mph). If you find it noisy, earplugs are available at the Gift Shop.
Scheduling Times, Routes & Excursions: We cannot be held liable for any delays due to trains not running to schedule. Off-train excursions cannot be guaranteed and will only be undertaken if time and circumstances permit. Departure and arrival times are approximate and cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to alter our routing at any time between departure and arrival points. We do our best to fulfil our obligations, but it goes without saying that with many loco changes as well as other logistical permutations it is not uncommon to be delayed.
Equipaje: Each suite has a luggage rack that runs its length providing ample space for storage.
Amenities: Plug-in hairdryers & amenity kit in your suite, in addition to your bathroom
unit (if applicable) – are available on board.
Gastronomía: Meals on board are served in one sitting only in the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. Bar service is also available throughout the day.
Dress: Days on board are smart casual: Neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style combining casual and formal clothing pieces. Evening attire is more formal: For gentlemen a jacket and tie are a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits. For off train excursions, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, sun lotion and hats. If required, blankets and rain capes are available.
Electricidad: 220V AC 50Hz 3-point round-pronged wall plugs and 110V/220V 2-pin plugs for shavers and chargers. A generator supplies power. Please be aware that certain breaks in power are necessary when servicing is required.
Locomotion: Use of steam has become increasingly difficult over the years as more and more water and coaling facilities have been scrapped. Diesel or electric locomotives are used while steam is used in and around the area of Rovos Rail Station only.
Mobile devices & internet: In maintaining the spirit of train travel there are no radios or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and essentially anything that could disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of your suites only. The reception is poor while the train is moving. It is advised to contact your service provider to ensure the correct settings for network services are activated. Wi-Fi is available at our lounges in Cape Town and Pretoria and at most off-train accommodation (although not always guaranteed).
Security: An electronic safe is provided in the cupboard in each suite.
Smoking: On board the train smoking is allowed in the smoking Club Lounge only. HOWEVER, please be mindful of other non-smoking guests, that the train is generally made up of wood and DO NOT throw flammable items such as cigarette or cigar butts off the train. Bush fires in Africa are a constant and dangerous hazard. Hotels will be non-smoking rooms only.
Water: The water used on the train is carried in tanks under each coach. These tanks are filled every day, but they cannot be topped up while the train is travelling. Please assist us by using water responsibly. Water inside the cabins has been filtered and chlorinated; it is safe for bathing and brushing teeth only. Please use the bottled water provided for drinking.
More information can be found at www.rovos.com/trains/on-board
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POST - KRUGRER AND KAPAMA KARULA - 2025 CODE: JNBLG7
Your program begins with a scenic tour to Cape Point and a visit with the loveable penguins at Boulder’s Beach and continues with two nights at the stunning Kapama Karula Lodge which is situated within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an up-close unobstructed view of Africa’s most iconic animals on multiple game drives into the bush. Home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere, you can see 40-plus species of mammals including all of the Big Five, and 350 varieties of birds.
Kapama Karula Lodge:
Spanning over 15,000 hectares of pristine South African bush, the Kapama Reserve offers the perfect sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife. Kapama Karula is the pride of Kapama Private Game Reserve and its flagship lodge. Stylish and elegant, this lodge offers an unrivaled level of luxe.
Each superior villa features a wrap-around glass sliding door that opens onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River. Enjoy something refreshing from your minibar while lazing around your heated pool or relaxing on the patio. After a day in the bush, you can take a spectacular shower under the stars in your outdoor shower or, if the weather’s a bit chillier, cuddle up in your opulent villa while sipping champagne or any of the selection of fine wines available to you. Each suite is equipped with wi-fi and international adapters for your convenience.
Nota Especial: This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa; therefore, departure flights must be booked out of Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Program details and the number of game drives are subject to change depending on flight details
Day 1 – 4 de junio de 2025
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your local guide. Begin your program with a half day Cape Point tour before checking in to your hotel for the evening.
Your first stop will be the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. It is here that the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, along with their diverse ecosystems, are thought to converge. This expansive nature reserve occupies 19,150 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Cape Point and its dramatic sea cliffs, among South Africa's highest are main attractions of the reserve. Upon arrival, ride the funicular railway or walk to the top of Cape Point to take in the breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
Next, make a stop to visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. This is followed by a drive through the naval base of Simon’s Town to Fish Hoek. From here, you will continue on to the colourful fishing harbour of Kalk Bay before turning on to Boyes Drive, which offers magnificent views of Muizenberg and False Bay.
Your drive will conclude passing by the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and famous Groote Schuur Hospital before reaching your hotel which is located close to the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment. Walking time to the Waterfront is approximately 20 minutes.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Day 2 - 5 de junio de 2025
After breakfast and check-out, you will be met and transferred to Cape Town’s International Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person, 20 kg/44 lbs.) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arrival in Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred by road to your lodge. Check-in will be followed by free time. After lunch or high tea (depending on your arrival time) you will depart on your first afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger.
Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species. Since this is a Big Five reserve, encountering lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of bird recorded on the reserve.
Dinner will be served after the game drive back at the lodge.
AVISO: Activities and meals are subject to your flight time
Day 3 - 6 de junio de 2025
Depart on an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. The remainder of the morning will be at leisure followed by lunch. During your free time you can catch up on some sleep or alternatively you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk. You can spend your time around the pool, perhaps indulge in a spa treatment (not included in cost) and try to spot animals from the safari deck.
After high tea, you will depart on another afternoon game drive in open 4x4 vehicles with a qualified ranger. Dinner at the lodge will follow.
Day 4 – 7 de junio de 2025
Depending on flight time, you might enjoy one last morning game drive followed by breakfast, check out and transfer by road to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival Johannesburg, you will be met by a local representative assisted on the short walk to your airport-based hotel. The hotel is located within the airport terminal. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Lunch and dinner are on own today.
Guests will be reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Cape Town.
Day 5 - 8 de junio de 2025
Following breakfast and check-out formalities, you will met and assisted back to the O.R. Tambo Airport to check-in for your flight home. Check out time at the hotel is at 12:00pm. Should you have a later departing flight, luggage storage is available at your hotel until you need to depart.
Aviso:
•This is a low-risk malaria area; however, we urge guests to consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
•The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
•The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back and neck problems or if pregnant.
•This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
•Children under 6 years of age are not permitted on safari. Special bush drives may be available for children under 6 and are on request. Additional fees may apply.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure airport assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
8:00am Disembark in Cape Town, meet your guide and depart for the Cape Point Nature Reserve
9:30am Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
11:00am Drive to Boulders Beach
11:30am Visit the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach
12:15pm Return to Cape Town
1:00pm Approximate arrival at your overnight hotel
2:00pm Check-in begins at the hotel
Afternoon and evening at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at the Taj Hotel Cape Town or similar hotel
DAY 2 - timings and game drive subject to change based on actual flight details
7:30am Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete check-out formalities
8:30am Transfer to the Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check-in for a flight to Hoedspruit Airport
10:30am Flight Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:00pm Arrive and transfer to your safari destination
1:30pm Approximate arrival and check-in (time permitting, enjoy lunch)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula
DÍA 3
5:30am Wake-up call, morning tea and coffee
6:00am Early morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at the lodge followed by leisure time at the lodge
12:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight at Kapama Karula
DAY 4 - timings and final game drive subject to change based on actual flight details
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Morning game drive
8:30am Enjoy breakfast at the lodge
10:30am Complete check out formalities
11:15am Depart for Hoedspruit airport
12:00pm Arrive at the airport and check-in for a flight to Johannesburg
2:30pm Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:30pm Arrive and collect luggage
Meet your representative and walk to your airport-based hotel for check-in
4:15pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
Check-in on arrival, evening at leisure, dinner on own
Guests reunited with any stored and shipped luggage from Cape Town
Overnight at the Intercontinental O.R. Tambo or similar hotel
Día 5
7:00-10:00am Breakfast at the hotel
12:00pm Official check-out time
Guests are met and accompanied to the check in counters for onwards flights
For guests with later flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until you need to depart
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
Kruger in June - Morning game drives in open vehicles will be cold. The average morning temperature is 11°C/52°F. Afternoons will be pleasant with temperatures around 25°C/77°F.
Qué debe traer:
Trousers and warm fleece tops and jackets are recommended as it will be cold at this time of the year. Also, bring swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and chargers, personal toiletries and anti-malaria medication.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices.
Equipaje:
On all flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person) will be shipped by courier from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
This program takes place within South Africa.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations are subject to change at any time. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Alojamiento:
TAJ Hotel
1 Waal Street, crnr St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre,8000
Teléfono: +27 21 819 2000
Kapama Karula
Dirección: Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380
Teléfono: +27 12 368 0600
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•One night at the Taj Cape Town or similar hotel (Luxury City Facing room)
•Two nights at Kapama Karula – Villa, all meals, game drives and local beverages during meals
•One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel including breakfast (standard double room)
•Transfers or meet and greet where applicable
•Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary
•Cape Point and Boulders Beach entrances
•Luggage shipment of 1 suitcase per person (20 kg/44lbs each) from Cape Town to Johannesburg
•Porterage for 2 pieces of luggage per person at the hotels or lodges and airports
•1 bottle of water per person on all transfers in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, departure assistance is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, assistance will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals etc.
•Additional beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•Visa fees if required
•Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
•Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST- VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE CHILWERO CODE: JNBL21
This nonstop adventure presents the unrivalled experience of touring thundering Victoria Falls and venturing into Botswana’s first national park for a game drive to view African’s most iconic wildlife.
TENGA EN CUENTA:
This POST Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Día 1
Upon disembarkation in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your overnight hotel.
Take in views of the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the private marina from the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town.
Check in time is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have the rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed; however, guests may drop their luggage at Reception and either enjoy the facilities of the hotel or perhaps head into town for some local sightseeing.
Enjoy your evening at leisure. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 2
After breakfast and check-out, you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town Airport for a flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person – max 23kg / 50 lbs) will be shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving in the Victoria Falls airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to the Victoria Falls Rainforest for a guided visit.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to the Zambezi River and embark on a sunset cruise (shared departure). Depending on the size of the group the boat may either be a covered single level sightseeing boat or a larger boat with multiple levels. Enjoy a beverage from this vantage point whilst watching the sunset and possibly sighting hippos, crocodiles, various birdlife and maybe even an elephant or two along the banks of the river.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Día 2
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and check out, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls Rainforest where you will have a guided walk.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, based on the falls’ one-mile width and height of 360 feet. It’s an amazing spectacle to watch as the Zambezi River roars over the edge of a basalt gorge, forming what locals call Mosi-Oa-Tunya or “the smoke that thunders”. In noviembre 1885, after seeing the falls for the first time, Scottish explorer and Doctor David Livingstone re-named them after Queen Victoria.
A path along the edge of the rainforest provides visitors with an unparalleled series of views of the falls but be prepared to get wet from the tremendous spray!
AVISO: pathways through Victoria Falls Park can be slippery if wet. Proper walking shoes should be worn.
Following your visit at the Falls, you will transfer to the town of Kasane in Botswana (Zimbabwe/Botswana border crossing – see further below for visa details) and on to nearby Chobe Chilwero Lodge for check in and dinner. The lodge is located on the Chobe River, not far from the entrance to Chobe National Park.
DÍA 3
After an early-morning wake-up call and coffee and tea in the lobby, you will embark on a morning game drive in 4x4 open-air safari vehicles. You may see wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo to name a few. Chobe is also home to two antelope that aren’t encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and the Chobe bushbuck.
Declared a national park in 1967, Chobe was the first one established in Botswana and now covers more than 4,500 square miles of dry savannah, floodplains, and teak woodlands that are ideal animal habitats.
Returning from your morning safari, a full breakfast will be served after which you will have free time to do as you wish at the lodge.
Following lunch you will embark on a cruise down the Chobe River – this is the ideal time to keep a look out for animals coming to the river for water.
Later dinner will be served at the lodge.
Día 4
Should your flights allow, after an early-morning wake-up call, and coffee or tea in the lobby, you will embark on another morning game drive. As before, what you see depends entirely on the animals, but you can be sure the experience will be extraordinary.
Later, following breakfast at the lodge, you will transfer to the Kasane airport for a flight to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Upon arriving there, you will be met by a local representative and accompanied on the short walk to your airport-based hotel – located in the airport terminal.
Feel free to spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. La cena corre por su cuenta.
Día 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am.
You will be met and accompanied to the terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
10:00am Transfer from the Cape Town harbor to your overnight hotel
2:00pm Check-in time at your hotel
Remainder of the day and evening at leisure.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today
Overnight at Radisson Blu Waterfront or similar hotel
DÍA 2
5:30am After an early wake-up call, grab some breakfast and check-out .
6:30am Meet your guide and transfer to the Cape Town International Airport
7:00am Arrival at the airport and check in you for your flight to Victoria Falls Airport.
9:45am Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:40pm Arrival at Victoria Falls airport, collect your luggage and meet your English-speaking representative
1:40pm Transfer to the Victoria Fall Rainforest
2:00pm Embark on a guided walking tour of the Falls area on the Zimbabwe side
4:00pm Cross border (visa required) to Kasane and onto Chobe
6:00pm Approximate arrival at your lodge
6:30pm Check-in formalities
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Día 3
6:00am Early-morning wake-up call
6:30am Tea and coffee are served in the lobby
7:00am Morning game drive followed by breakfast and time at leisure
12:30pm Lunch at the lodge
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Sundowner boat cruise
7:00m Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Day 4 timings and last game drive subject to change based on actual flight details
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:00am Morning game drive (if time permits)
11:00am Check-out and transfer to Kasane Airport
12:00pm Check-in for flight to Johannesburg
2:00pm Flight Kasane to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change) Light snack on board
3:45pm Arrival Johannesburg
4:30pm You are met and accompanied on the short walk to your airport-based hotel for overnight.
Evening and dinner on own at leisure
Overnight InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
DÍA 5
Desayuno en el hotel
11:00am Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 11:00am (subject to change). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. You will be asked to vacate your room by 11:00am. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
*This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
*The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife in the Chobe National Park.
*The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems.
*Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings are chilly.
*This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a guide at Victoria Falls, however, the game drive and Chobe River cruise at the lodge and is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
*The water levels at Victoria Falls are season dependent. ‘Low Water’ runs between August and January and is at its lowest between November and early December. This is the time when there is very little spray and visitors are able to fully appreciate the geological formation of Victoria Falls and the full length and breadth of them.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
The arrival of the rains trigger a dispersal of game from the Chobe River area but the warm, rainy December to March summer months are the best time to visit Chobe for bird watching, the impala birthing season (great for predators!) and to see the Savute zebra migration.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Safari trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, camera, film and batteries (including spare batteries and chargers), personal toiletries and lip creams and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices. Be aware that overnight charging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Equipaje:
CHECKED LUGGAGE
For your economy class internal flights:
*Passengers are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) - subject to change by airline
*Excess luggage fees will be paid directly to the airline at the check in counter by guests however should you wish, a maximum of 1 piece per person – max 23kg / 50 lbs, will be shipped from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
HAND LUGGAGE
For all flights:
*Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height.
*All hand luggage must be of a size that fits under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
*Citizens of the United States do not require visas for Botswana.
*Citizens of the United States and Canada require a visa for Zimbabwe. La pueden obtener al llegar al aeropuerto de Victoria Falls.
*Please note that the above information regarding visas is current and is subject to change should the Zimbabwe Government and Customs implement new rules and tariffs.
*Two consecutive clear or blank pages are required in your passport per entry into South Africa and Zimbabwe.
*Passports are also required to be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel.
Please consult your local South African embassy for all the visa requirements pertaining to South Africa and in particular this land program. Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
Alojamiento:
The Victoria Falls Hotel
1, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263 83 284 4751
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe National Park, Kasane, Botswana
Teléfono: +27 11 438 4650
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
*If similar hotels are required due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be of equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified ahead of time of any changes. Should no notification be given in advance of any changes, then the hotels listed above will be the ones used for this program.
EL PROGRAMA INCLUYE:
*1 night at the Victoria Falls Hotel or similar (Stable wing room) including breakfast
*2 nights at Chobe Chilwero Lodge (suite) including all meals and activities while on site and 2 local drinks per person at meals
*1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel (Standard double room) or similar including breakfast
*Meals per the itinerary – including two local drinks per person
*Meet & Greet service at all airports
*Transfers where required in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
*Registered English-speaking tour guide on transfers
*Guided tour at Victoria Falls as well as a sundowner boat cruise
*Luggage shipment of up to 1 bag per person from Cape Town to Johannesburg
*Porterage, allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
*Mineral water on transfers (1 per person)
*Scheduled domestic flights in economy class per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - ASG - KRUGER AND HAMILTON LODGE 4 NTS CODE: JNBL85
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on safari-style drives through the sprawling game reserve Kruger National Park, while luxuriating at Hamiltons Tented Camp between adventurous outings.
PLEASE NOTE – This Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
This morning you will depart early for the airport and a flight to Hoedspruit where you will be greeted and transferred through the Kruger National Park to your private concession and luxury tented safari camp.
Hidden in the wilderness of the renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, Mluwati Concession is a 10,000 hectare private reserve that boasts a sweeping landscape of bushwillows, acacias, open grassland, the N’waswitsontso River and the eponymous Mluwati River. The concession lies in the heart of central Kruger and provides a protected habitat for a large lion population and other Big 5 wildlife. Visitors can enjoy game drives and view an array of wildlife including zebra, buffalo, impala, giraffe, and wildebeest. A bird lover’s delight, the area is teeming with hundreds of bird species including the southern yellow-billed hornbill, the crested barbet and Burchell’s glossy starling.
Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Hamiltons Tented Camp, the “Gem of Kruger” is named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the now world-famous Kruger National Park.
With its uncompromising elegance and breathtaking beauty, Hamiltons Tented Camp epitomizes luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites complete with teak floorboards, dreamy mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers and a superb view of the complete seasonal river, linked to the main lodge area by raised timber walkways amongst ancient Jackalberry trees.
This afternoon you will experience your first game drive as you head out in search of Africa's BIG 5.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast before being transferred to Hoedspruit for a flight to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be transferred to your hotel.
At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 5
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures and a short orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:00am Wake-up call
6:30am Breakfast
7:30am Short walk to the terminal to check in for a flight to Hoedspruit
9:00am Flight to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
11:00am Approximate arrival into Hoedspruit and transfer via game drive into safari camp
1:00pm Approximate arrival to Hamiltons camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3.30pm Depart on Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
*Note: any luggage (2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamiltons Tented Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Hoedspruit
2:00pm Flight Hoedspruit to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:00pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport
4:00pm Transfer to your hotel
5:00pm Check in at your hotel
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Commodore or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities
10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for short Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel
1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg: 46 – 68 F (8 – 20 C) with a low chance of rain
Kruger National Park: 55 – 73 F (13 – 23 C) with a low chance of rain
Cape Town: 50 – 68 F (10 – 20 C) with a slight chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for flights:
•Baggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a max weight of 20kg (44 lbs) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 415 1000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Hamiltons Tented Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape Town in a standard double room including breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary - direct flights not guaranteed
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, airport assistance will not be provided.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Hamiltons Tented Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE-WATERFALL & WILDLIFE WONDERS (AG) CODE: JNBLD4
Hwange National Park is a land of contrasts from dense teak and acacia forest to vast open savannah, offering guests an exhibition of raw and diverse Africa. The intimate Somalisa Camp is perfect for a relaxing African safari with multiple game drive opportunities, combined with Victoria Falls, one of the major attractions for visitors to Africa. Waking up to the sound of “the smoke that thunders”, seeing the sun rise beneath the mist of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the lunar rainbow at night is more than unforgettable – it is unique.
PLEASE NOTE – This program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Arrive into Johannesburg, South Africa. You will be greeted on the jetway and assisted through passport control and to your hotel for check in.
Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
This evening enjoy a welcome drink and meet your tour leader and travelling companions. Dinner is on own.
AVISO: This evening, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected upon check out tomorrow and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
DÍA 2
This morning enjoy breakfast before checking in for a flight for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Upon arrival in Victoria Falls you will clear passport formalities before boarding a small aircraft flight into Hwange National Park. Arrive at your camp in time for afternoon tea and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Nature and luxury are in harmony at Somalisa Camp. With natural wood and copper finishes, the organic features of the bush fuse perfectly with the deluxe style. At the edge of the expansive deck in the main area, sits an elephant pool which is frequented by elephant families, which is a true highlight at this beautiful camp.
Every person is part of the community that helps create the magical and welcoming feeling you get when you visit Somalisa, you arrive as a guest, but you leave a part of the family.Here you will have the opportunity to partake in several game drives, guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you and night drives. Wildlife sightings include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena, and many other wildlife species.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in Southern Africa. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe.
Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
Night drive are also available: Go in search of nocturnal animals with our knowledgeable guides. Witness the change in behavior as predators venture out on the prowl or see some of the animals rarely seen during the day.
Bush walks: Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of wildlife at the waterhole. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat as well.
Bush walks may be available during your free time. They are subject to guide availability and conditions. Check with the lodge staff if you are interested. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast before your small aircraft flight to Victoria Falls.
Upon arrival, transfer to the Victoria Falls National Park for a walking tour of this wonder of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls. Enjoy lunch at the lookout café before checking into your hotel. This evening enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river.
Following the cruise, enjoy dinner at the Cassia Restaurant.
DÍA 5
After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure before a transfer to the airport and a flight to Cape Town, South Africa.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues. Your hotel is conveniently located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront so it’s an easy to walk to the myriad of shops and restaurants located here.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Depart for an orientation tour of Cape Town before being dropped at the cruise terminal to embark the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
7:00pm Cocktail meet and greet with your group
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for walking to the hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:30am Breakfast begins at your hotel
8:00am Meet in hotel lobby and walk to the check in counter
10:50pm Flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:00pm Small aircraft flight into Hwange (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:00pm Transfer into camp
2:30pm Afternoon tea served on arrival
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the camp
Overnight at Somalisa Camp
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Somalisa Camp
DAY 4 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
10:30pm Small aircraft flight to Victoria Falls (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:30am Walking tour of Victoria Falls
1:00pm Lunch at the lookout café
2:30pm Hotel check In
4:00pm Sunset Zambezi river cruise
7:00pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Ilala lodge
DAY 5 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:30am Breakfast opens
11:00am Transfer to Victoria Falls airport
1:15pm Flight to Cape Town, South Africa (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:20pm Arrival to Cape Town
5:00pm Transfer to your hotel
5:40pm Arrival at hotel
Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at Commodore Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
6:30am Breakfast begins at the hotel
10:00am Depart hotel for orientation tour of Cape Town
2:00pm Dropped at cruise terminal to embark your vessel
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Hwange: 50 – 90 F (12 – 32 C )
Johannesburg: 58 – 90 F (16 – 32 C)
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand and Zimbabwe accepts US dollars. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 15kg (33 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa, however you will purchase a visa on entry into Zimbabwe. Other nationalities should please consult their local Embassy for any visa requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights between Victoria Falls & Hwange will be on Cessna Caravan or similar
•Flights from Victoria Falls to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Somalisa Camp
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Ilala Lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, Cape Town
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Somalisa Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast & lunch.
•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape Town or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Laundry at Somalisa camp
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Somalisa Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE ASG - BOTSWANA AND NOKANYANA CAMP CODE: JNBL68
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.
Spend 3 nights at Nokanyana Camp which is positioned on a private concession close to the Moremi and Chobe Game Reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in up to 6 game drives. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
PLEASE NOTE – This Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and being escorted on the short walk with your tour leader to the airport to check in for your flight to Maun, Botswana. Clear passport formalities in Maun before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Nokanyana camp is comprised of ten luxurious tents that are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of wildlife can be found. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. All have inside and outside showers, so you don’t have to miss a thing!
Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.
Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat after a day of activities.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
Day 4 mirrors Day 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 5
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be transferred to your hotel.
At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 6
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures and a short orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00 am Desayuno en el hotel
9:00am Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby. Walk to the terminal to check in for flight to Maun, Botswana
11:45am Flight Johannesburg to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard
1:25pm Arrival into Maun and passport formalities
2:00pm Light aircraft flight and game drive to Nokanyana Camp
2:30pm Approximate arrival into camp followed by check in procedures and light snack
3:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
*Note: any luggage (2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DAY 5 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun
2:00pm Flight Maun to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:30pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport
4:00pm Transfer to your hotel
5:00pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Commodore or similar hotel
DÍA 6
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities
10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for short Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel
1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg: 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Khwai: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Cape Town: 59 – 77 F (15 – 25 C) with low chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Johannesburg to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Maun to Khwai (return) will be on Cessna Caravan or similar
•Flights from Maun to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Nokanyana Camp
Moremi, Botswana
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 415 1000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:
This tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties due to visits to remote regions of Africa where climbing in and out of safari vehicles is required and sometimes walking on uneven surfaces will be required. This program will also involve extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo in Johannesburg or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•3 nights at Nokanyana Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape town or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation from arrival until embarkation of the vessel
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival meet and greet is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Nokanyana Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - KRUGER AND HAMILTON'S CAMP - DEC 2023 CODE: JNBL93
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on up to six safari-style game drives through the sprawling Kruger National Park, while luxuriating at Hamilton’s Tented Camp between adventurous outings.
This program starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg therefore departure flights should be booked out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DAY 1 - 28 de diciembre de 2023
Disembark in Cape Town and meet your tour escort. Once your luggage has been collected and separated, you will be transferred to the airport and with assistance from your tour leader check in for your flight to Skukuza.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
See further below for luggage restrictions for this program.
Upon arrival in Skukuza, take a drive to you lodge which is located in Kruger National Park on the Mluwati Concession. This 10,000-hectare private reserve boasts a sweeping landscape of bushwillows, acacias, open grassland, the N’waswitsontso River and the eponymous Mluwati River. The concession lies in the heart of central Kruger and provides a protected habitat for a large lion population and other Big 5 wildlife. View an array of wildlife including zebra, buffalo, impala, giraffe, and wildebeest. A bird lover’s delight, the area is teeming with hundreds of bird species including the southern yellow-billed hornbill, the crested barbet and Burchell’s glossy starling.
Check in to the luxurious Hamilton’s Tented Camp. Considered the “Gem of Kruger”, it is named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the now world-famous Kruger National Park.
With its uncompromising elegance and breathtaking beauty, Hamilton’s Tented Camp epitomizes luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites, complete with teak floorboards, dreamy mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers and a superb view of the river are linked to the main lodge area by raised timber walkways that meander amongst ancient Jackalberry trees.
After lunch and some time to familiarize yourself with the lodge, you will experience your first game drive as you head out in search of Africa's BIG 5.
Return to camp for dinner and time to relax around the campfire before retiring for the evening.
DAY’s 2 and 3 - 29 dic and 30, 2023
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest. The guides are more than happy to share their unrivalled knowledge of all the feathered friends that visit the Concession. From the fierce Marshall Eagle to the smallest and most delicate Blue Waxbill. Bush walks can also be requested.
Perhaps cool off in the sparkling pool or see if you can spot any animals coming down to the river to drink. Wellness treatments are available on request by the African Spa team. These may be taken at the poolside area or on a secluded deck of your suite.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DAY 4 – 31 de diciembre de 2023
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Durban where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues and perhaps some New Year’s Eve activities that may be going on in or around the city.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DAY 5 - 1 de enero de 2024
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 12:00pm. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DAY 1 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town
7:30am Depart for the Cape Town Airport
10:20am Flight to Skukuza (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
12:20pm Approximate arrival into Skukuza and transfer into safari camp
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Hamilton’s camp and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3:30pm Depart on afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 2
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp and free time
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
DAY 4 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Skukuza
1:00pm Flight Skukuza to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
2:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
3:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Kruger National Park: 54 – 92 F (12 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 50 – 92 F (10 – 32 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket or wind breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis, mosquito repellant
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Cellphone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza, it is therefore recommended to make any necessary calls at the gate upon entry.
Luggage Information for flights:
•Baggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a max weight of 23kg (50 lbs) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights between Cape town, Skukuza and Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Hamilton’s Tented Camp
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'l Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
•3 nights at Hamilton’s Tented Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Hamilton’s Tented Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE-BEAUTIFUL BOTSWANA:Khwai Lediba Camp (AG) CODE: JNBLD3
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.
Spend 3 nights at Khwai Lediba camp located on a beautiful site within this community-run concession on the eastern border of the Moremi Game reserve. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
PLEASE NOTE – This program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Arrive into Johannesburg, South Africa. You will be greeted on the jetway and assisted through passport control and to your hotel for check in.
Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
This evening enjoy a welcome drink and meet your tour leader and travelling companions.
Dinner is on own.
AVISO: This evening, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected upon check out tomorrow and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
DÍA 2
This morning enjoy breakfast before checking into your flight for Maun, Botswana. Upon arrival in Maun you will clear passport formalities before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai. Arrive in time for afternoon tea and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Khwai Tented Camp has modern and spacious Serengeti-style tents, with stylish and comfortable interiors and private bathrooms with running water. The camp maintains a genuine safari camp feel. The camp comprises of 6 elegant tents perched on wooden decking overlooking the tranquil waters of the lagoon. The camp exudes the charm and aura of the old Africa in a new era, and provides a truly authentic African safari experience.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.
Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
Night drive are also available: Go in search of nocturnal animals with our knowledgeable guides. Witness the change in behavior as predators venture out on the prowl or see some of the animals rarely seen during the day.
Bush walks : Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.
DAY 3 and DAY 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat as well.
Bush walks may be available during your free time. They are subject to guide availability and conditions. Check with the lodge staff if you are interested. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore the bush by foot – really getting up close with nature – as you learn about the local area.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 5
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. (dependent on flight time) What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues. Your hotel is conveniently located within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront so it’s an easy to walk to the myriad of shops and restaurants located here.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DÍA 6
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Depart for an orientation tour of Cape Town before being dropped at the cruise terminal to embark the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
DÍA 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Lunch and dinner are on your own
7:00pm Cocktail meet and greet with your group
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Meet and Greet
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a meet and greet included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for walking to the hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:30am Breakfast begins at your hotel
9:45am Meet in the hotel lobby and walk to the check-in counter
12:15pm Flight to Maun, Botswana (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:30pm Small aircraft flight into Khwai (flight details TBA and subject to change)
3:30pm Transfer into camp
4:00pm Afternoon tea served on arrival
5:00pm Evening game drive
7:30pm Dinner at the Camp
Overnight at Khwai Lediba Camp
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the Camp
Overnight at Khwai Lediba Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
10:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner at the Camp
Overnight at Khwai Lediba Camp
DAY 5 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:40pm Flight to Cape Town , South Africa (flight details TBA and subject to change)
4:20pm Arrival to Cape Town
5:00pm Transfer to hotel
5:40pm Arrival at hotel
Overnight at Commodore Hotel or similar
DÍA 6
6:30am Breakfast begins at your hotel
10:00am Depart hotel for orientation tour of Cape Town
2:00pm Dropped at cruise terminal to embark your vessel
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Khwai: 50 – 90 F (12 – 32 C )
Johannesburg: 58 – 90 F (16 – 32 C)
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear) It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications and personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand and Botswana accepts US dollars. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 1 piece at 15kg (33 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flight from Johannesburg to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights between Maun & Khwai will be on Cessna Caravan or similar
•Flights from Maun to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Khwai Lediba Camp
Moremi, Botswana
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, Cape Town
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•3 nights at Khwai Lediba Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape Town or similar in a standard deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Local tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Laundry at Khwai Lediba camp
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. Si usted reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de llegada. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Khwai Lediba Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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POST - KRUGER AND KAPAMA KARULA SAFARI LODGE CODE: JNBL60
Enjoy one night in Cape Town before making the journey to the greater Kruger area where you will stay at the flagship lodge of the Kapama Private Game Reserve - Karula. Kapama Private Game Reserve offers guests a first-rate wildlife experience set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. Home to Africa’s famous Big-5, as well as 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds, your day and evening safaris will not disappoint. Your safari adventure will conclude with one evening in Johannesburg before flying home.
PLEASE NOTE – This Post-Cruise Program ends in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly out of Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
Kapama Karula Lodge:
Effortlessly elegant and stylish, Karula will steal the breath of even the most seasoned traveler. This luxury safari accommodation lodge near the Kruger National Park is every discerning traveler’s perfect escape. The superior villas feature wrap-around glass sliding doors that open onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River. Enjoy something refreshing from your personal minibar while lazing around in your own heated pool or relaxing on the patio. After a day in the bush, you can take a spectacular shower under the stars in your outdoor shower or, if the weather’s a bit chillier, cuddle up in your opulent villa while sipping champagne or any of their selection of fine wines available to you.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
After disembarking the ship in Cape Town, a local guide will accompany you on a scenic sightseeing tour of the city en-route to your hotel.
Your hotel is conveniently situated in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront which is filled with all kinds of shops and eateries for you to enjoy. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure and meals are on your own.
Check in time is at 2:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available before this time, this cannot be guaranteed however luggage can be stored at Reception while you proceed to either enjoy the facilities of the hotel or perhaps venture out to explore the waterfront.
DÍA 2
After breakfast at the hotel you will be met and transferred to the Cape Town airport for your flight to Hoedspruit.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person – max 23 kg/50lbs) will be separated and shipped via courier to Johannesburg where you will be re-united with it on Day 4 at your hotel. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Upon arriving at the Hoedspruit airport, another local representative will assist in your transfer to your private game reserve in the greater Kruger area.
Check-in is followed by free time at the lodge to familiarize yourself with your surroundings. Later in the day enjoy afternoon tea followed by an evening game drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy sundowners in the bush and then dinner at the lodge upon your return.
DÍA 3
You will spend the entire day on the reserve, where two game drives and all meals including high tea are included.
DÍA 4
Depending on your flight time, you may or may not have time for a morning game drive. After breakfast and check-out formalities, transfer back to the Hoedspruit and depart on a domestic flight to Johannesburg where on arrival you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel (approximately 300 yards/900 feet). Tendrá el resto del día libre; la cena no está incluida.
AVISO: Activities and meals on this day are subject to your flight time
Guests will be reunited with any excess luggage that was shipped to Johannesburg.
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 11:00am. You will be assisted to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. (approximately 300 yards/900 feet walk). Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• El traslado de salida no está incluido si los huéspedes salen antes del último día del programa.
Día 1
10:00am Disembark the ship and transfer to your hotel in Cape Town – city orientation en-route
1:00pm Arrival at your hotel
2:00pm Hotel check-in time
Remainder of the day at your leisure, meals on own
Overnight at Table Bay or similar hotel
Day 2 – timings subject to change based on flight details. Below is an example itinerary
From 6:00am Breakfast at your hotel and then check out
8:30am Depart for the Cape Town International Airport
9:00am Check in for your flight to Hoedspruit (excess luggage will be collected and shipped to Johannesbur)
10:50am Fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
1:10pm On arrival, collect luggage and transfer to your lodge
2:00pm Time permitting, lunch at the lodge followed by check-in and free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to the lodge
7:30pm Dinner at the lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Hot tea and coffee served at main lodge
6:00am Morning game drive
9:00am Breakfast followed by free time at the lodge
1:00pm Lunch
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:30pm Return to the lodge
8:00pm Dinner at lodge
Overnight at Kapama Karula Lodge
DAY 4 - Timings subject to change depending on actual flight details
6:00am Wake-up call
7:00am Breakfast at the lodge
8:30am Gather your belongings and check-out
9:00am Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport
10:00am Check-in for the flight to Johannesburg – direct flights not guaranteed
11:20am Flight Hoedspruit – Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change)
12:20pm Arrive in Johannesburg, collect luggage and transfer to your hotel
1:30pm Short walk to your hotel and check in. Noche libre y cena por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
From 6:30am Breakfast at your hotel
12:00pm Check out – settle any incidentals before departing
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
Aviso:
-This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back & neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are allowed on safari.
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is in June and midsummer at hottest temperatures in December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. The average daily temperature is 30°C and nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 14°C.
Qué debe traer:
Light cotton tops and cotton trousers and shorts in summer. Trousers and warm fleece tops for evenings and cooler days. Swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water proof clothing for the falls visit, comfortable walking shoes, camera, and anti-malaria prophylaxis.
Moneda:
The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards. In Zimbabwe the local currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. USD are not accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend bringing your own travel adaptor if you are bringing electric devices.
Equipaje:
For the flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit to Johannesburg, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 23 kg (50 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches) for the flights to/from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit.
Excess luggage (up to 2 pieces per person max 23kg/50lbs) will be collected and shipped to Johannesburg via “U-Bag”. This service is included in the cost of the program.
*Please ensure that any pieces that will travel separately are labelled with your name and stateroom on the ship. Note that the cruise line, nor our local ground operator are liable for any lost or missing items. We do not recommend leaving valuables behind. You should keep any valuables and medications with you in your carry-on hand bag.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
On all flights, passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 8 kg (18 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Documentación
South African Immigrations requires that you have at least two consecutive double-blank pages in your passport, or entry to the country may be denied. Passports should also be valid for more than 6 months at the time of travel. Please consult your local embassy for any visa requirements pertaining to South Africa as some nationals are required to have a visa to enter the country. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program.
Guests failing to have the proper documentation will be denied travel on this program and will be responsible for any additional costs.
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
Alojamiento:
Table Bay Hotel
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 406 5000
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 12 368 0600
Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel
Located in the OR Tambo Airport
1 O R Tambo Airport, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg, 1619, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used.
El programa incluye:
*One night at Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town or similar hotel – Luxury twin room
*Two nights at Kapama Karula Lodge – Villa (Full Board - all meals & game drives)
*One night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar– Standard deluxe double room including breakfast
*Local and select premium beverages during meals at your safari establishment
*Transfers and /or meet and greet
*Bottled mineral water on board transfer vehicles
*Domestic economy class flights – Cape Town – Hoedspruit – Johannesburg – direct flights not guaranteed
*Excess luggage shipment from Cape Town to Johannesburg – maximum 2 pieces of luggage per person
*Porerage allowing for a maximum of 2 pieces per person
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Los huéspedes que reservan sus propios vuelos, independientemente de cuál sea la línea de cruceros, son responsables de garantizar que la línea de cruceros tenga la información de salida actualizada, para poder planificar su traslado. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
EL PROGRAMA NO INCLUYE:
*Any other meals not listed in the program
*All other beverages, including premium-brand drinks
*Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
*Gratuities to drivers, guides, rangers, trackers, lodge staff
*Visa fees – recommended to obtain Zimbabwe Visa in advance of travel
*Any other services not mentioned above
*Excess or overweight luggage fees
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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POST -KRUGER AND IMBALI SAFARI LODGE - AG CODE: JNBL02
Look for South Africa’s most iconic wildlife on safari-style drives through the sprawling game reserve Kruger National Park, while luxuriating at Imbali Safari Lodge between adventurous outings.
DÍA 1
Disembark the ship in Cape Town and meet your tour escort for a drive to the Cape Winelands.
Enjoy a short stop in the historic town of Stellenbosch before proceeding through to Franshoek.
Idyllically situated in the Cape Winelands, this peaceful country retreat is one of the oldest towns in South Africa. The once sleepy little village was named Franschhoek, meaning 'French Corner' as it was founded by French Huguenots. The fertile valley of Franschhoek boasts a rich heritage showcased at the fascinating Huguenot Memorial Museum and the Cape Dutch architecture in much of the village remains remarkably well preserved.
Proceed for lunch and wine pairing at one of the many local vineyards. Visit an additional 2 vineyards before being transferred to your hotel. Those who prefer beer over wine can replace the vineyard stops with a brewery visit.
AVISO: Before disembarking, please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected on the pier and then shipped to your hotel in Johannesburg. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and documents with you.
Spend a relaxed evening at Le Franschhoek Boutique Hotel. An eclectic mix of old-world sophistication and contemporary design, this hotel offers high-end service with the comfort of country living. It’s situated just off the Franschhoek main street lined with high-end boutiques, fine dining restaurants and amazing art galleries.
La cena corre por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
This morning you will depart early for the airport and a flight to Hoedspruit where you will be greeted and transferred through the Kruger National Park to your private concession and Imbali Safari Lodge.
Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Set on the banks of the N’waswitsontso River in the Central Kruger National Park, Imbali Safari Lodge offers one hundred square kilometers of exclusive safari space where only their own vehicles traverse the area. Furthermore, this private lodge is withing the 10 000-hectare concession of Mluwati. Rangers here are permitted to drive off-road to get closer to the wildlife and during free time between safaris, should you choose, guests are able to set up walks accompanied by qualified guides.
Imbali’s twelve private suites each have their own plunge pool and en-suite bathroom with magnificent views of the wilderness beyond. The sparkling swimming pool at the main lodge area promises a refreshing dip while providing the opportunity to enjoy the rich and varied wildlife that comes to the Imbali water hole for a cooling drink.
This afternoon you will experience your first game drive as you head out in 4x4 safari vehicles in search of Africa's Big Five. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see. Enjoy some of Kruger’s most spectacular landscapes here and with the extraordinary variety of wildlife, birdlife and plant life within the Mluwati Concession, you are sure to have a unique safari experience every time you head out.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life in the riverine forest.
Keen birders will delight in the hundreds of bird species that call Kruger home. There are over five-hundred species, many of which occur in the Mluwati Concession including the Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Crested Barbet and Burchell’s Glossy Starling.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before being transferred to Hoedspruit where you will board a flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and assisted with the short walk to your airport-based hotel. At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Cape Town and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 5
Disfrute del desayuno en el hotel. Check out time is 12:00pm. You will be assisted on the walk to the Johannesburg Airport terminal based on your flight schedule. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel or alternatively you may wish to purchase an extra night to guarantee a room for the day.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
•Departure assistance is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.
DÍA 1
10:00am Disembark the ship in Cape Town and transfer to Franschoek with tour escort
11:00am Arrival into Stellenbosch
12:30am Depart Stellenbosch for Franschoek
1:30pm Lunch with wine pairing
3:00pm Visit an additional 2 vineyards
5:00pm Arrival at your hotel for check-in
Dinner and evening at leisure
Overnight at Le Franschhoek Boutique Hotel or similar hotel
*Note: any luggage (up to 2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Johannesburg. Please pack accordingly for domestic flight restrictions. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
6:30am Wake-up call
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Depart for Cape Town airport
10:00am Flight to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
12:00pm Approximate arrival into Hoedspruit and transfer via game drive into safari camp
2:00pm Approximate arrival to Imbali and lunch
3:00pm Afternoon tea and snacks
3:30pm Depart on Afternoon game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Imbali Safari Lodge
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
8:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Imbali Safari Lodge
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Depart camp for Hoedspruit
2:00pm Flight Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:00pm Arrival into Johannesburg Airport
4:00pm Short walk to your airport-based hotel
Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
DÍA 5
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
TBA Check out time at the hotel
TBA Assistance to the Johannesburg airport terminal for your onwards flight. You will be met based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage storage is available at the hotel until your meeting time.
Noches Adicionales:
All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.
If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be accompanied to the airport terminal per the flight details provided. El horario del registro de salida es a las 12:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno corren por su cuenta después del Día 5 del programa.
Traslados: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that arrangements for assistance can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, assistance will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers and assistance are not included.
Si tiene un vuelo que sale tarde, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional para ocupar la habitación hasta su salida. Se le pedirá que desaloje la habitación a las 12:00 h. Las habitaciones diurnas solo se pueden comprar directamente a través del hotel.
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Franschoek: 59 – 77 F (15 – 25 C) with a low chance of rain
Kruger National Park: 66 – 82 F (19 – 28 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Johannesburg: 58 – 80 F (16 – 27 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Due to the remote location of the camp, there is no cellphone reception at the lodge. Cellphone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza. Should you need to make an urgent call, they do have land lines available.
Luggage Information for flights:
•Baggage is restricted to 1 piece per person with a max weight of 23kg (50 lbs) per person + 1 piece of hand luggage which cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Cape Town to your hotel in Johannesburg for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from the ship to your home - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Cape town to Hoedspruit will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Le Franschoek Boutique Hotel
6 Daniel Hugo Street, Franschoek, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 876 2453
Imbali Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y notificaremos a los huéspedes acerca del cambio. If guests are not notified of changes before departure, then the hotels listed in this program will be used
El programa incluye:
• 1 nights at Le Franschhoek Boutique Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Imbali Safari Lodge in a suite and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation per the itinerary
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so airport assistance can be arranged. Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, la línea de cruceros no proporcionará el traslado de salida. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at the lodge
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees if required
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
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PRE - KRUGER COMBO SAFARI - 2025-26 CODE: JNBLC5
During this Kruger Safari, experience two regions of this national park encountering different terrain therefore different animal encounters and sightings, whilst enjoying luxury bush accommodation and simply enjoying the serenity of being outdoors in nature.
Nota Especial: This program begins in Johannesburg, South Africa. Arrival flights need to be booked into the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Arrive at Johannesburg’s O.R Tambo Airport. Once you clear Customs and Immigration, collect your bags and proceed to the exit. An English-speaking Meet & Greet representative will await your arrival and accompany you on a short walk to your overnight hotel which is conveniently located inside the airport.
The official check-in time at the hotel is 3:00pm.
Spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.
Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Guests are entitled to an airport meet and greet for this program if:
1.Your flight arrives on Day 1 between 12:00am and 11:59pm (rooms may not be ready until hotel check-in time noted further below)
2.You book an extra night through the cruise line (meet and greet is included on the day you are to check-in for the extra night)
3.The cruise line has received your flight details at least 14 days in advance
4. You have notified the cruise line Reservations Team of any last-minute flight changes at least 12 hours before you arrive. Should flights change without sufficient time to notify our ground operators, a meet and greet may not be available when you arrive.
Land Program Ground Operator Name: AKORN Destination Management
Please look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and /or your name
Should you not be able to locate your driver or meet and greet representative once you arrive and clear any Customs/Immigration and baggage claim areas, please FIRST call this local emergency number:
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER including country code and area code: XXXXXXX
SHOULD FLIGHTS CHANGE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TIME TO NOTIFY US OR OUR GROUND OPERATORS, A TRANSFER MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU ARRIVE. IN THIS CASE, PLEASE TAKE A TAXI AND KEEP YOUR RECEIPT SHOULD YOU WISH TO MAKE A TRIP DELAY CLAIM WITH YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE PROVIDER.
Unused transfers are non-refundable.
DÍA 2
Following breakfast, you are escorted by foot to O.R Tambo International Airport to check-in for a domestic flight to Hoedspruit Airport.
As guests may only bring one piece of checked luggage per person, excess luggage (1 piece per person maximum of 20 kg /44 lbs) will be shipped via courier to Cape Town where you will be re-united with it on Day 6. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred through the reserve, to Ngala Safari Lodge, located in the northern portion of the Kruger National Park, where you will spend the next 2 nights.
Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world as they have exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.
Each of the spacious and classic ensuite thatched cottages is decorated with nostalgic safari memorabilia throughout. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the most of sunny safari days and a private veranda offers the perfect setting for intimate dinners.
The lodge’s swimming pool and sundeck overlook a natural riverine woodland, ideal for avid birdwatchers, while a tranquil massage sala and a well-equipped fitness room can be enjoyed in between game drives. Dinners are set in a candlelit courtyard or showcased as an African feast in the open-air boma.
On arrival at Ngala Safari Lodge, and time permitting, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter enjoy free time in your suite, enjoying your surroundings, prior to your afternoon game drive.
Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up prior to dinner.
DÍA 3
Spend today at Ngala, enjoying a morning and afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you may wish to liaise with your ranger or lodge management regarding a bush walk, a local community visit, a rhino notching experience or an evening game drive to view nocturnal animals. Aviso: Some activities may come with additional cost and can only be reserved and paid for directly at the lodge.
During your free time, enjoy time around the pool, an optional spa treatment (at own cost) or simply enjoy a siesta.
DÍA 4
Following a morning game drive, enjoy a hearty breakfast followed by time to gather your personal belongings and completely check-out formalities.
Bid the staff farewell before embarking on a 3.5-hour road transfer to Sabi Sands Private Game reserve and onto Kirkman’s Kamp where you will spend the next 2 nights.
Sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve benefits from a great diversity of wildlife. The reserve is, however, world-renowned for its prolific leopard sightings that are just unmatched to anywhere else in the world.
Guests staying at Kirkman’s Kamp have the privilege of traversing 10,500 hectares (26,000 acres) of exclusive-use land that is home to, not only the Big Five but other rare and iconic species. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices and vehicle limits at sightings ensure the exclusivity of an up-close game viewing experience.
Back at the lodge, step back in time, into the classical ambience of an original 1920s homestead. &BEYOND Kirkman’s Kamp has spectacular views of the unspoiled landscape surrounding the property. Rooms include antique-styled beds that seamlessly blend in with the modern comforts, while private verandas create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
A library offers a sanctuary filled with interesting reads, while the classical sitting room provides the ultimate setting to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. You will also find a rim-flow swimming pool with views of the Sand River. Guests enjoy tea on the rolling lawn, while breakfast and lunch are served on the shady verandas. Dinner is a magnificent affair, where mouth-watering Pan-African menus can be enjoyed in a boma, on the lawns, or in a candlelit bush setting.
On arrival at Kirkman’s Kamp, enjoy lunch followed by check-in formalities. Thereafter enjoy free time in your suite, enjoying your surroundings, prior to your afternoon game drive.
Following your afternoon game drive, return to the lodge and freshen up before dinner is served.
DÍA 5
Spend today at Kirkman’s Kamp, enjoying a morning- and afternoon game drive and three meals.
During free time, guests can choose from a variety of activities including interpretive bush and nature walks, private, birding or photographic safaris, a local community visit or even a game of croquet or tennis (complete with Pimms and strawberries). Aviso: Some activities may come with additional cost and can only be reserved and paid for directly at the lodge.
DÍA 6
Depending on flight time, enjoy one last game drive followed by a hearty breakfast and check-out formalities.
Bid the staff farewell before transferring by road, with a lodge representative to Skukuza Airport. Check-in and board your flight to Cape Town.
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you are met by a local representative and transferred to your overnight hotel, located inside the popular Victoria and Alfred Waterfront – home to numerous shops, restaurants and plenty of entertainment.
Check-in on arrival and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DÍA 7
Following a leisurely breakfast, complete check-out formalities and embark on a city orientation drive of Cape Town, en-route to the harbor where you will embark the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted on the short walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 15:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 15:00 h.
•If you book extra nights on your own, meet and greet or transfers are not included.
Día 1
Arrival into Johannesburg
Guests are met by an English-speaking representative and accompanied on the short walk to the hotel which is located inside the airport
3:00pm Official check-in time at hotel
Afternoon at leisure
TBA Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Overnight at InterContinental OR Tambo Hotel or similar
Meet and Greet Service:
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet assistance is arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have this service included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then Meet and Greet assistance cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for making their way to the land program hotel at their own expense. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
Day 2 - timings below are subject to actual flight times at time of operation.
7:30am Breakfast at hotel followed by check-out formalities
8:30am Leisurely walk to the check in counters at O.R Tambo Airport
9:00am Check-in for a domestic flight to Hoedspruit
10:30am Flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit (flight details TBA and subject to change)
11:25am Arrive Hoedspruit Airport and collect luggage
12:00pm Meet your driver / lodge representative and transfer to Ngala Safari Lodge
2:00pm Estimated arrival time at Ngala Safari Lodge (depending on animal sightings)
Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time (time permitting)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge
Día 3
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
Optional activities - prearrangement required, by talking to your ranger
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea at Ngala Safari Lodge
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Ngala Safari Lodge
Día 4
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy a leisurely breakfast
9:30am Gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities
10:30am Depart Ngala for Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and Kirkman’s Kamp
2:00pm Estimated arrival time at Kirkman’s Kamp
Enjoy lunch on arrival followed by free time (time permitting)
3:30pm Afternoon tea
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Kirkman’s Kamp
Día 5
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
Optional activities - prearrangement required, by talking to your ranger
1:00pm Lunch at the lodge followed by well-deserved free time
3:30pm Afternoon tea at Kirkman’s Kamp
4:00pm Afternoon game drive
7:00pm Return to lodge and enjoy dinner
Overnight at Kirkman’s Kamp
Day 6 - timings below are subject to actual flight times at time of operation.
5:00am Wake up call
5:30am Depart on morning game drive
8:30am Return to lodge and enjoy breakfast
9:30am Gather belongings and check-out
10:00am 20-minute transfer through the bush to Skukuza Airport
10:30am Arrive at Skukuza Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town
11:40am Flight Skukuza to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change)
2:25pm Arrive Cape Town Airport and collect luggage
3:00pm Meet your representative and depart the airport for your overnight hotel
3:45pm Approximate arrival at the hotel
Check-in, afternoon and evening at leisure
Guests are re-united with any shipped luggage from Johannesburg
Cena por su cuenta
Overnight at One & Only Hotel or similar
Día 7
7:30am Breakfast at the hotel
9:30am Check out and depart the hotel on a city orientation tour en-route to the harbor
12:30pm Approximate arrival at Cape Town harbor for embarkation
Pronóstico del tiempo:
South Africa’s seasons are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere. Midwinter is June and midsummer is December and January. The climate varies from region to region but is generally mild throughout the year. Expect it to be hot during the day and much cooler in the evenings.
In Kruger:
In November, the average high is 94°F (35°C) and the average low is 67°F (19°C)
In January, a typical day ranges from a high of 92°F (33°C) to a low of 69°F (21°C).
In February, daytime temperatures are 20°C/68°F and can sometimes rise into the mid 30°C/86°F. The evening temperatures are usually mild.
Qué debe traer:
Light colored, cotton clothing, long sleeved shirts and trousers, a lightweight waterproof jacket, walking or hiking shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, bathing suit.
Moneda Local:
Like Cape Town and Johannesburg, the official currency in Kruger National Park is the South African Rand (ZAR). All major credit cards are accepted.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. We suggest you bring your own travel adaptors if you are bringing electronic devices as converters are not always available.
Equipaje:
On the internal flights, guests are permitted to check-in one piece of luggage at a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs.) and maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Passengers are permitted to travel with one piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.) and a dimension of 56 cm (22 inches) length, 36 cm (14 inches) width and 23 cm (9 inches) height. If the hand luggage does not conform to the size specified, passengers may be denied entry into the departure area or sent back to the check-in counter.
Excess luggage (1 piece per person maximum of 20 kg/44 lbs)) will be shipped by courier from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town. This service is included in the cost of the program.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
A passport that is valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
Your passport must have at least two unused pages for entry / departure endorsements
Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality
VERY IMPORTANT
The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.
The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.
If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.
Dirección de los hoteles:
O.R Tambo InterContinental
Dirección: Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo International Airport Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1619
Teléfono: 011 961 5400
Ngala Safari Lodge
Ngala Private Game Reserve, Timbavati, 1380
Teléfono: 011 809 4300
Kirkman’s Kamp
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand, 1350
Teléfono: 011 809 4300
One & Only Hotel Cape Town
Dirección: One&Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
Teléfono: 021 431 5888
* Solo ofrecemos un hotel diferente en situaciones imprevistas. Si se sustituye el hotel, será similar y con las mismas calificaciones y estándares; y los huéspedes serán notificados con anticipación. Si no se notifica a los huéspedes sobre los cambios antes de la salida, se usarán los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
Aviso:
-This program takes place in an area known for malaria risk. Guests should consult their doctors about malarial prophylactics before visiting.
-The contents and order of activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
-Whilst this is a safari area, the animals are wild and so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
-During early morning game drives in open vehicles it can be a little cool. We recommend that guests take along a windbreaker.
-During the day, it can get extremely hot. The game drive vehicles are not covered – and guests are therefore exposed to the elements. Guests are therefore advised not to forget their sunhats, sun block, sunglasses, as well as their cameras and binoculars.
-The roads in the game reserve are gravel. También hay pendientes y en ciertos tramos del avistamiento puede haber desniveles. Not recommended for guests with back and neck problems or pregnant ladies.
-This program is suitable for guests with walking disabilities, providing that a travel companion or spouse accompanies them. Please also note that confirmation would be strictly subject to availability of handicapped rooms at the time of booking.
-No children under 6 years of age are permitted on safari
-This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers; however, the program at the lodge/hotels is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
El Programa Incluye lo Siguiente para los Huéspedes:
•1 night at the InterContinental O.R Tambo Hotel or similar, Standard Room with dinner and breakfast
•2 nights at Ngala Safari Lodge – Cottage room including accommodation, all meals, two game drives daily and optional bush walk and lodge transfer
•2 nights at Kirkman’s Kamp – Cottage room including accommodation, all meals, two game drives daily and optional bush walk and lodge transfer
•1 night at One & Only Hotel or similar, Marina Harbor Room including breakfast
•English speaking meet and greet at O.R Tambo Airport – Day 1 and 2
•Any road transfers in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle with English speaking driver
•Half day City Orientation tour from Cape Town Hotel to Cape Town Harbor with English speaking driver
•Airport and lodge/hotel porterage
•Economy class internal flights per the itinerary – direct flights not guaranteed
•Luggage shipment of 1 bag per person from JNB to CPT per stipulations listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so that your Meet and Greet assistance can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, this service is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, this service will not be provided
El programa no incluye:
•Personal expenses such as telephone calls; curio shop purchases; laundry, hotel incidentals
•Champagne and premium brand liquors and wines and any meals not mentioned in the itinerary
•Visa and vaccination fees if required
•Gratuities to drivers, luggage porters, tour guides and safari guides
•Excess or overweight luggage fees for any flights above what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
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PRE-ASG BOTSWANA AND NOKANYANA CAMP - 4 NTS CODE: JNBL84
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest.
Spend 3 nights at Nokanyana Camp which is positioned on a private concession close to the Moremi and Chobe Game Reserves. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in up to 6 game drives. The diverse ecosystem of this region supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is also prolific and includes most of the 550-bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list.
PLEASE NOTE – This Program begins in Johannesburg and therefore guests need to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa. Also note that soft-sided luggage is required for the flight to Botswana. See below for further details.
Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
DÍA 1
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through passport control and baggage claim. You will then be escorted your hotel where you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Your hotel is located within walking distance of the terminal.
Check in time at your hotel is at 2:00pm. Si bien se hará todo lo posible para que pueda ingresar antes, no podemos garantizar la disponibilidad de las habitaciones. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night so that your room is available upon arrival.
Las comidas corren por su cuenta.
DÍA 2
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and being escorted on the short walk with your tour leader to the airport to check in for your flight to Maun, Botswana. Clear passport formalities in Maun before boarding a small aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta into Khwai.
Please separate any luggage that you will not take on safari with you. Up to 2 pieces per person, 23kg / 50 lbs each will be collected and then shipped to your hotel in Cape Town. Make sure to pack accordingly and bring any medications and cruise documents with you.
Arrive in time for lunch and time to get settled into your amazing natural surroundings.
Nokanyana camp is comprised of ten luxurious tents that are positioned on the banks of the Khwai River where an abundance of wildlife can be found. Rooms have been built to ensure that guests have a panoramic view of the bush around them. All have inside and outside showers, so you don’t have to miss a thing!
Days can be spent exploring the area, or simply relaxing and waiting for the wildlife to come by.
Enjoy a quick bite to eat before you set out on safari in one of the most sought-after wildlife areas in northern Botswana. Large herds of elephant are common sightings as well as lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, and giraffe. In the surrounding rivers and marshes, hippo and crocodiles can be seen below the abundant birdlife.
Returning the lodge, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy either in your own room or in the elevated communal areas offering a lounge, bar and dining area. A plunge pool and well-stocked bookshelf are a welcome retreat after a day of activities.
After dinner, gather around the fire-pit to share stories with your guides.
DÍA 3
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on a morning game drive during the cool early light while wildlife is most active.
Your guide will use his local knowledge of the area taking you to the spots best for game viewing at this time of the day. Using this knowledge, their tracking abilities and of course natures luck, you will find the wildlife you most would like to see.
Return to the lodge for breakfast and enjoy some leisure time relaxing in your tented suite, at the camp’s lounge or bar deck and watch the myriad of bird life over the swampy grasslands.
As the afternoon cools, enjoy another game drive with your guide as you track down those animals that eluded you in the morning. As night falls, the nocturnal wildlife awakens to hunt, forage and explore the lands under the cover of darkness.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner and a few more stories around the fire pit before retiring to your room.
DÍA 4
After an early morning wake-up call, enjoy coffee, tea and snacks before embarking on your final morning safari. What you see this morning will depend entirely on what nature delivers, but rest assure you will leave wanting to return to this piece of paradise.
After returning to the lodge, you will enjoy breakfast overlooking the riverine forest before boarding a small aircraft flight to Maun where you will connect to Cape Town.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be transferred to your hotel.
At the hotel, collect any excess luggage that was transferred from Johannesburg and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Your tour escort or the hotel concierge will be able to make suggestions for local dining venues.
Dinner is on your own this evening
DÍA 6
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out procedures and a short orientation tour of Cape Town before embarking the ship.
Detalles del Programa Terrestre Paso a Paso:
• Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Los vuelos directos nunca están garantizados.
• Los itinerarios con los detalles más actualizados (hasta el momento) se emitirán usted cuando reciba por correo electrónico los documentos finales del crucero 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.
• Los hoteles destinados para el programa terrestre serán los hoteles que figuran en este documento, a menos que se indique lo contrario antes de la fecha de comienzo del programa terrestre.
• Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre programado se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.
Noches Adicionales
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and assisted with the walk to your airport-based hotel. El registro de entrada es a las 14:00 h (sujeto a cambios). Las comidas que no sean el desayuno, así como las actividades, corren por su cuenta hasta el día 2 del programa.
• Si tiene un vuelo que llega temprano, es posible que desee reservar una noche adicional, ya que su habitación no estará lista para ocuparse hasta aproximadamente las 14:00 h.
• Si reserva noches adicionales por su cuenta, los traslados no están incluidos.
Día 1
Arrival of your flight into Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
You will be met outside Customs and Immigration and assisted on the walk to your airport-based hotel.
Check in time is at 2:00pm
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Intercontinental OR Tambo or similar hotel
Encuentro y traslados
• Los documentos finales del crucero se enviarán por correo electrónico 21 días antes de que comience la navegación. El número de teléfono del agente terrestre local estará en la página 1 si no puede ubicar al representante a su llegada. Tenga en cuenta que el representante puede estar ayudando a otros; y es posible que no esté a la vista cuando salga por primera vez de la Aduana y del área de reclamo de equipaje.
• Busque a alguien que tenga un cartel con el logotipo de la línea de cruceros y posiblemente su nombre. En caso de duda, solicite al personal del aeropuerto que le indique el área de reunión para los traslados o que busque a nuestro representante.
•Meet and Greet for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing.
•If we have not received your flight details prior to 14 days before travel or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a meet and greet cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel on their own. Contacte de inmediato a nuestro Departamento de Reservas por cualquier cambio en el vuelo antes de la salida.
DAY 2 – below timings are subject to flight times
7:00 am Desayuno en el hotel
9:00am Meet your tour leader in the hotel lobby. Walk to the terminal to check in for flight to Maun, Botswana
11:45am Flight Johannesburg to Maun (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.) Light snack served onboard
1:25pm Arrival into Maun and passport formalities
2:00pm Light aircraft flight and game drive to Nokanyana Camp
2:30pm Approximate arrival into camp followed by check in procedures and light snack
3:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
*Note: any luggage (2 pieces per person, 23 kg/50lbs each) not accompanying guests to the lodge will be collected before your departure today and stored until their transfer to Cape Town. Please pack accordingly for your days on safari. See further below for luggage restrictions and guidelines.
DÍA 3
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DÍA 4
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
1:00pm Lunch at camp
3:30pm Afternoon tea served
4:00pm Evening game drive
7:00pm Dinner
Overnight at Nokanyana Camp
DAY 5 – below timings are subject to flight times
5:00am Wake-up call
5:30am Coffee, tea and snacks served
6:00am Morning safari game drive
9:00am Breakfast at camp
11:00am Small aircraft flight to Maun
2:00pm Flight Maun to Cape Town (flight details TBA and subject to change – direct flights not guaranteed.)
3:30pm Arrival into Cape Town Airport
4:00pm Transfer to your hotel
5:00pm Arrival to your hotel followed by check in procedures
Guests will be re-united with any shipped excess luggage
Noche libre
La cena corre por su cuenta
Overnight at the Commodore or similar hotel
DÍA 6
8:00am Breakfast at hotel
10:00am Luggage ready for collection from room and check out formalities
10:45am Meet tour leader in hotel lobby for short Cape Town orientation tour and transfer to vessel
1:00pm Approximate arrival at port for embarkation
PLEASE NOTE
•This is a malaria risk area. Make sure that the necessary medication has been taken. Guests should seek their physicians’ advice regarding malaria precautions and other recommended immunizations. You must begin taking malaria precautions prior to your departure date.
•The contents and order of the activities in this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice, due to the prevailing weather conditions and movement of dangerous wildlife on the reserve.
•The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines, and certain parts of the game drive can be bumpy. This program is not recommended for guests with back problems. This program involves extended periods (3+ hours) in a vehicle on rugged terrain.
•Bring warm clothing, as the evenings and early mornings can be chilly.
•This program is not fully guided. Local representatives will assist you with your transfers and you will have a tour escort however, the program at the lodge and hotel is run solely and at the discretion by the lodge/hotel staff.
Pronóstico del tiempo:
Johannesburg: 46 – 68 F (8 – 20 C) with a low chance of rain
Khwai: 52 – 84 F (11 – 29 C) with chance of afternoon showers
Cape Town: 50 – 68 F (10 – 20 C) with a slight chance of rain
Qué debe traer:
• Comfortable walking shoes - please wear closed shoes on all safari activities.
• Sun hat, sunglasses and sunblock
• Cameras and binoculars, spare batteries
• Light, neutral colored clothing (does not have to be special safari gear)
*It is best to layer up on safari activities. Mornings will be colder and warm up quickly, afternoons will be warmer but will cool down quickly.
• Rain Jacket/Wind Breaker
• Bathing suit
• Medications & personal toiletries, anti-malaria prophylaxis
Moneda Local:
•The monetary unit of South Africa is the Rand. All major credit cards are accepted at most establishments, although Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted cards.
Credit cards:
•Most international hotels accept most standard credit cards as a payment for your “extras” account.
•As a general rule, we would suggest that you allow sufficient local currency to cover the cost of any additional service at hotels, as many of the small lodges and game lodges do not have credit card facilities. MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, with more limited use placed on American Express and Diners Card.
Electricidad:
South Africa’s electrical system is 220/230 volts A/C 50 cycles. Most hotels have hair dryers and plug adaptors in the bedrooms however we recommend you bring your own universal travel adaptors especially for the lodge.
Be aware, however, that overnight recharging may not be possible where generator use restricts the availability of electricity.
Luggage Information for the light aircraft flights:
•Baggage, including camera equipment and hand luggage is restricted to 20kg (44 lbs) per person
(hand luggage cannot exceed 7kg / 15.4 lbs)
•Only soft sided bags will be allowed
•No frames or rigid structures can be transported as they take up valuable space in aircraft and vehicles
•Please pack all valuables in hand luggage
•Excess luggage will be stored and transferred from Johannesburg to your hotel in Cape Town for your collection on arrival – max of 2 pieces of excess luggage with a weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs) each will be allowed to be shipped per person
•Please pack accordingly and bring any necessary cruise documents, passports, medications and valuables with you.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact Luggage Forward to make your own luggage transfer arrangements (at own cost) from your home to the ship - www.luggageforward.com - Phone: +1877-231-5131
Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.
Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations) and carriage of such equipment may not be possible on the light aircraft flight.
1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.
2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)
3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s) and obtain permission or not for this equipment to travel to the lodge.
4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.
Requisitos de documentación y visa:
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after travel and must have 6 blank pages upon entry into South Africa. No Visa is needed for citizens of the USA in order to enter South Africa or Botswana. Other nationalities should please consult their local embassies for any requirements.
Please note visa fees and regulations might change and we are not liable for immigration or fee changes. Please consult your local embassy before travelling to know whether you require a Visa or not. Visa fees are not included in the cost of this program
VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.
Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.
Aircraft type (subject to change):
•Flights from Johannesburg to Maun will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
•Flights from Maun to Khwai (return) will be on Cessna Caravan or similar
•Flights from Maun to Cape Town will be on Embraer E-Jets or similar
Dirección de los hoteles:
Intercontinental, OR Tambo Airport
International Airport, Opposite Int'L Arrivals Hall O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 11 961 5400
Nokanyana Camp
Moremi, Botswana
Commodore Hotel
Portswood Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Teléfono: +27 21 415 1000
* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. Si se requieren hoteles similares, tendrán la misma clasificación y estándares; y le notificaremos acerca del cambio. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en los hoteles que figuran en este programa.
El programa incluye:
•1 night at the Intercontinental OR Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•2 nights at Nokanyana Camp in a luxury safari tent and includes all meals and drinks
•1 night at the Commodore Hotel in Cape town or similar in a deluxe room and includes breakfast
•All economy class air and ground transportation from arrival until embarkation of the vessel
•Tour leader for duration of tour
•Mentioned daily activities
•Bottled water on all road transfers
•Luggage storage and transfer - 2 pieces per person per specifics listed above
Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your meet and greet can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival meet and greet is not provided. Si no recibimos los detalles de vuelo con un mínimo de 14 días de antelación, no se proporcionarán los traslados.
El programa no incluye:
•Meals and beverages not mentioned in the program
•Premium brand drinks at Nokanyana Camp
•Activities not mentioned in program
•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service
•Visa fees
•Gratuities for tour leaders, drivers, guides and lodge/hotel staff
•Excess or overweight fees in excess of what is included
Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, tales como: pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.
Aviso: Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los Programas Terrestres deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha en que comienza la navegación. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Los huéspedes que no lleguen el Día 1 según el programa terrestre se considerarán ausentes y se liberará su espacio en el hotel.