2016 South Africa: Epic Family Adventure

 

South Africa: Epic Family Adventure

Introducing Earth Journeys... Created by Tauck and BBC Earth

2016 Prices From $5,990 plus on-tour air for 10 Days -

New for 2015 – go inside South Africa on a family adventure created by Tauck and BBC Earth! How would you and your family like to… stand eye-to-eye with an ostrich as you ask him for a ride, fist-to-talon with an eagle happy to perch on your arm, trunk-in-hand with an elephant as you go for a walk... take a drumming lesson, make tasty samosas and meet a cheetah ambassador during a three-night stay in Cape Town ... zip line through the treetops and go whale and seal watching on a private boat cruise during two nights at a Garden Route estate… take a bicycle tour of Soweto and visit a tribal school in the bush... mingle with monkeys during a walking tour with a private guide…go on safari game drives to spy the Big Five when you spend three nights in a wilderness lodge near Kruger National Park... and learn more about wildlife with cameraman's gadgets, like night vision goggles and infrared cameras, to see and hear things not normally experienced by family travelers to South Africa. You can do all this and more on this new Earth Journey that is limited to 34 guests!

 
ITINERARY

Day 1 - Welcome to Cape Town 

Meals D

Day 2 - A funicular ride, an ostrich ranch and a penguin beach

Meals B, L, D

Day 3 - Nelson Mandela, eagles, cheetahs and a winery

Meals B, L

Day 4 - Fly to Plettenberg Bay

Meals B, L, D

Day 5 - An elephant walk, monkey business and zip lining

Meals  B, L, D

Day 6 - Fly to your safari lodge

Meals B, L, D

Day 7 - Game drives and a bush walk at your safari lodge

Meals B, L, D

Day 8 - Safari encounters and a tribal village

Meals B, L, D

Day 9 - Fly to Johannesburg

Meals B, D

Day 10 - Journey home

Meals B

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. 

 

 

Price per person:

Double

Date	Price
June 18, 2016	$5,990 + $900 = $6,790 -- Limited Space
July 2, 2016	$5,990 + $900 = $6,790
July 16, 2016	$5,990 + $900 = $6,790
August 13, 2016	$5,990 + $900 = $6,790
December 24, 2016	$6,790 + $900 = $7,590

Children 11 and under Discount $500
Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. Triples are usually a two-bedded room plus one roll away cot, when available. Quad accommodations are not available on this tour.

Recommended age: 8+. Minimum age for this trip is 8.

Group size limited to 34! All departures are limited to 34 guests to ensure a more intimate safari experience.

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required. For your family’s comfort and enjoyment, we recommend booking an additional hotel night before your journey.

Value Includes

• On-tour film vignettes custom-made for Tauck by BBC Earth natural history experts
• Field equipment may include GoPro cameras and camera traps
• Group size limited to 34! All departures are limited to 34 guests to ensure a more intimate safari experience.
• Learning tribal traditions including drumming at a festive Cape Town dinner 
• Funicular ride up to the historic lighthouse for views of the Cape of Good Hope
• Lunch at an ostrich ranch with an opportunity to ride an ostrich
• Visit to Boulders Beach to see African Penguins in their natural habitat
• Private lecture on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela
• Cable car ride up Table Mountain
• Wine (and juice) tasting and lunch at Spier Winery with an eagle encounter and cheetah outreach
• Private whale and seal watching cruise in Plettenberg Bay
• Walk with an elephant during lunch at an elephant sanctuary
• Private guided walk in Monkey land and a zip line ride over the Kruis River
• Daily game drives in Kruger National Park
• Visit to a tribal village school and a braai barbecue farewell dinner
• Multiple night stays in South Africa – 3 nights in Cape Town, 2 nights on the Western Cape and 3 nights in Kruger National Park
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
• 24 meals, (9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners), all gratuities to Tauck Director, local guides, service charges, porterage and taxes

Air Travel & Services

Traveling with Tauck ensures more than a memorable travel experience; it also enables you to take advantage of additional do-it-for-you travel services that take the hassle out of arranging them yourself. As an added service, we can make flight arrangements for your journey, if your travels originate in the United States, offering you a number of welcome advantages. With Tauck, you can:

• Reserve your flights now; pay later when tickets are issued
• Benefit from Tauck’s lenient change and refund policies
• Earn Frequent Flyer mileage on most airlines

We highly recommend Travel Protection Insurance.
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 Overnight Accommodations

1. Nights 1 - 3 : Vineyard Hotel & Spa - Newlands, Cape Town

   
   

   Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

   Nestled on seven lushly manicured acres in the leafy suburb of Newlands, a 10-minute drive from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Cape Town’s city center, the environmentally responsible Vineyard Hotel & Spa sits on the banks of the Liesbeek River. It boasts a history of hospitality that spans 200 years and encompasses the former home of Lady Anne Barnard, an accomplished travel writer, artist and socialite who had a significant impact on the cultural and social life of Cape Town during her five year stay here. The property’s 207 rooms reflect her love of art and the art of living; works by leading South African artists and architects grace its guest accommodations, which enjoy mountain or courtyard-facing views. Gardens, abundant with indigenous flowers and wildlife, including birds and its two rather famous tortoises, Herbert and Gloria, invite visitors to explore its “green living” focus, garden guide in hand. Jogging paths meander through the grounds, which includes outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a health and fitness center, pampering spa, and two restaurants, the Square, serving breakfast and dinner, and Myoga Restaurant, specializing in contemporary fusion-style cuisine and a sushi bar for lunch and dinner.
2. Nights 4 - 5 : Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa - Knysa, South Africa

    

   
   

   Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

   Conrad Pezula Resort & Spa is located amidst 2,500 acres of sweeping landscapes along the Western Cape in the Garden Route town of Knysa, South Africa. The resort hotel boasts 80 elegantly furnished all-suite accommodations in separate villas, each with two upstairs and two downstairs suites, linked by pathways. Outside the setting is picture perfect. Whether you are playing a round of golf on the Pezula Championship Golf Course or strolling on nature trails through ancient indigenous forests, the views of mountains, cliffs and a beautiful lagoon add even more scenic pleasures. The resort offers a range of activities for families in its ‘Field of Dreams” sports complex, complete with a multi-purpose sports field, four tennis courts, pétanque, archery and a gold driving range, as well as a full service spa. Dining venues include Zachary’s Restaurant, Terrace and Lounge, serving organic meals with a global influence, and an outdoor rustic thatched boma with a bar and log fireplace.
3. Nights 6 - 8 : &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge - Kruger National Park, South Africa

   

   The magic and mystery of Africa come alive in the colonial ambiance of elegant &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge, whose classic safari cottages overlook a private waterhole frequented by wildlife, and are an ideal place for families. A timeless, unhurried atmosphere, combined with the quaint traditions of a bygone era, creates an aura of romance and nostalgia. Style and grace mingle faultlessly with the rugged natural beauty of the setting, as manicured lawns give way to dense mopane thickets and wild animals saunter down to drink at the waterhole. Nature is never far at &Beyond Ngala, with breakfast and lunch served in the shade of an enormous weeping boere bean tree. A walled courtyard provides a sheltered space to indulge in sumptuous cuisine, while the boma creates a dramatic setting for fire-lit dinners. An afternoon by the poolside rewards you with a refreshing dip as well as blissful relaxation time. Secret nooks and crannies with cushy sofas are ideal for quiet hours of contemplation in the leafy shade. Creamy soft linen on curtained beds, soft tinted prints and etchings combine with the evocative smell of thatch to carry the classic safari atmosphere into your private cottage.
4. Night 9 : 54 on Bath - Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

   
   

   Tauck Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access in guest rooms!

   54 on Bath is a 74-room boutique hotel located in the sought after suburb of Rosebank just outside of the city of Johannesburg. Each en-suite room is fully equipped with premier modern-day amenities and handsomely furnished for a welcoming stay. The hotel offers fine dining in its popular Level 4 dining room and relaxation in its outdoor swimming pool, a great place to soak in the African sunset and surrounding views. Hotel guests enjoy easy access to city sites via local transportation and have the use of a state of the art Planet Fitness Club.

Extend Your Trip

Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end of their trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after your journey.

1. Arrive Early: Vineyard Hotel & Spa - Newlands, Cape Town

   

   Nestled on seven lushly manicured acres in the leafy suburb of Newlands, a 10-minute drive from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and Cape Town’s city center, the environmentally responsible Vineyard Hotel & Spa sits on the banks of the Liesbeek River. It boasts a history of hospitality that spans 200 years and encompasses the former home of Lady Anne Barnard, an accomplished travel writer, artist and socialite who had a significant impact on the cultural and social life of Cape Town during her five year stay here. The property’s 207 rooms reflect her love of art and the art of living; works by leading South African artists and architects grace its guest accommodations, which enjoy mountain or courtyard-facing views. Gardens, abundant with indigenous flowers and wildlife, including birds and its two rather famous tortoises, Herbert and Gloria, invite visitors to explore its “green living” focus, garden guide in hand. Jogging paths meander through the grounds, which includes outdoor and indoor swimming pools, a health and fitness center, pampering spa, and two restaurants, the Square, serving breakfast and dinner, and Myoga Restaurant, specializing in contemporary fusion-style cuisine and a sushi bar for lunch and dinner.
   
   

Stay Later: 54 on Bath - Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

54 on Bath is a 74-room boutique hotel located in the sought after suburb of Rosebank just outside of the city of Johannesburg. Each en-suite room is fully equipped with premier modern-day amenities and handsomely furnished for a welcoming stay. The hotel offers fine dining in its popular Level 4 dining room and relaxation in its outdoor swimming pool, a great place to soak in the African sunset and surrounding views. Hotel guests enjoy easy access to city sites via local transportation and have the use of a state of the art Planet Fitness Club.
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