2016 - TM Africa

32 Day 1. Arrive Cape Town (South Africa). On arrival at Cape Town airport, be met by a Travelmarvel representative and transferred to your hotel. A city alive with creativity, colour, sounds and tastes, be ready to fall in love with Cape Town's natural beauty, charming locals and incredible spirit. This is a city where the unexpected is always just around the corner and from which the beautiful province of the Western Cape lies ready to be explored. This evening, meet fellow travellers and your Tour Director at a Welcome Reception. Stay (Three Nights): Cape Town, Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel. Day 2. Cape Town. Today's tour of Cape Town begins with a ride by cableway to the top of beautiful Table Mountain. Admire the views, then return to the city to visit its much-loved attractions. This afternoon is at your leisure. A Taste of South Africa – partake in the art of African drumming before enjoying a delicious Welcome Dinner of African and Cape Malay cuisine. Enhance Your Journey: enjoy this afternoon's leisure time with one of our optional experiences. Perhaps take a ferry ride to Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned; pick up souvenirs on a Cape Town shopping tour; learn about the local history on an enthralling African Heritage Tour; or enjoy the floral displays at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (see page 44 for further details). BD Day 3. Cape Town, Cape Peninsula. Like a Local – discover the breathtaking Cape Peninsula during a full-day tour today. This scenic journey takes you along Chapman's Peak Drive to Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The most south-westerly tip of Africa, Cape Point is covered in endemic fynbos and home to bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys. Continue to historic Simon's Town for a delicious seafood lunch. Named after Simon Van Der Stel, an early governor of the Dutch settlement, who arrived in the Cape in 1679, Simon's Town is South Africa's third oldest settlement. Van Der Stel chose it as a safe alternative to the stormy Cape coast during the winter months. This pretty coastal town is also South Africa's main naval base and consists of lovely Victorian buildings and quaint walkways. Later, see penguins at Boulders Beach, before returning to Cape Town. BL African Odyssey 20 Days | Cape Town | Kruger National Park | Johannesburg | Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park | KENYA – Zebras are among the many animals who call Amboseli National Park home YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES All flights within Africa Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director for your entire journey Additional services of local guides and expert game trackers Amazing game park experiences Tipping, game park fees and transfers 19 nights in premium accommodation 43 fine meals – 19 breakfasts (B), 11 lunches (L) and 13 dinners (D) INSIDER EXPERIENCES Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of Cape Malay cuisine in Cape Town Discover the breathtaking Cape Peninsula during a full-day tour Stay at the unique Shishangeni Private Lodge in Kruger National Park Indulge in an authentic outdoor boma dinner in Kruger National Park Visit a Maasai village in the Amboseli National Park and learn about the local culture Enjoy a bush dinner in the Masai Mara under the African sky BLUE TRAIN JOURNEY Begin your African Adventure with a memorable overnight journey aboard the Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town. Please see page 24 for further details. – www.travelmarvel.com.au –

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