12 Days Southern Africa Through A Child's Eeyes Tour Package
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Priced From: $9,495 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Jan - Oct / 08

This remarkable journey starts in Victoria Falls, to witness the most awe- inspiring cascade of falling water on earth! Here, and throughout, the special needs of families are thoughtfully tended to: family- friendly accommodations with children's menus, pint-sized robes, babysitting and activities for explorers of all ages. In Cape Town, there are endless wonders for kids to discover from rescued cheetahs and warm water penguins to an African drumming party. Parents will appreciate a well-deserved break on safari, with adult game drives, as kids are looked after by child-friendly rangers. Youngsters are taught to collect pods, feathers and leaves and how to identify different animal tracks. Fishing and frog safaris also form part of the program, as do arts and crafts. Exploration, discovery and fun are on each day's agenda during this exciting family safari for the young and the young-at-heart!

Inclusions  

• One night at The Westcliff in Johannesburg
• Three nights at The Royal Livingstone in Livingstone
• Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River
• Half-day elephant back safari
• Full day activities including Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, a walking tour of Victoria Falls and the local village market
• Full day wildlife viewing excursion to Chobe National Park
• Three nights in Cape Town at The Mount Nelson
• Full day sightseeing with private car and driver: Cape Point, Boulders Beach and Sea Aquarium
• Full day excursion including the Spier Train, Cheetah Research Center and the Bird of Prey Sanctuary
• Lunch and African drumming at Moyo Restaurant
• One night at Jatinga Country Lodge in White River
• Visit to Shangaan cultural sites
• Three nights at Ngala Private Game Reserve in the Safari suite with private pool
• Three days of wildlife viewing in your own private safari vehicle with personal ranger
• Safari walks and special activities for the young adventurers
• All transfers from/to arrival and departure flights via private vehicle
• Meals included: eleven breakfasts, six lunches and five dinners
• Pre-departure destination information including suggested readings
• Specially designed travel bag  

Days 2, 3 & 4: Livingstone, Zambia The Royal Livingstone

Days 5, 6 & 7: Cape Town, South Africa The Mount Nelson Day 8: White River Jatinga Country Lodge

Days 9, 10 & 11: Timbavati Reserve Ngala Private Game Reserve

Day 12: Depart Johannesburg

Highlights  

• Board an elephant for a morning bush safari and see wildlife from the vantage point of Africa's gentlest giants
• Witness the wonder of Victoria Falls or 'Mosi Oa Tunya', the 'smoke that thunders'
• Learn about southern Africa's rich cultural heritage while mingling with the locals in markets and villages
• Explore the Cape Peninsula, from its baboons to penguins, from the comfort and privacy of your chauffeured car
• Pet a cheetah and learn about the efforts made to rescue this endangered cat
• Chug through the glorious Winelands in Spier's vintage train, arriving in time for a tasty feast and a session of traditional 
  African drumming
• Enjoy interactive child-friendly bushwalks and drives by 4x4 vehicles, where expert guides share tips on tracking and identifying the denizens of the bush
• Indulge in special family services throughout including family friendly room set-ups, children's special amenities, babysitting 
  services and kid's menus  

10/08