PRE AND POST SYMPOSIUM TOURS

Competitive rates have been negotiated for pre and post symposium tours by our tour operator, Travel and Conferencing Worldwide. Below you can find general information on the tours and they can be booked directly from the symposium registration site at http://www.nolcos2007.org.za/registration/

Kruger National Park and Private Game Lodge

Victoria Falls (Zambia) Tour

Garden Route Tour

Cape Town and Environs Tour

Shakaland Hluhluwe Game Reserve

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

3 Days & 2 Nights

A1. PRE TOUR – 19 to 21 August 2007

B1. POST TOUR – 25 to 27 August 2007

Day 1 Pretoria - Kruger National Park

(- - D) Depart early morning from your hotel, for the world-renowned Kruger National Park which offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. You travel over the rolling hills of the Mpumalanga Highveld via Witbank, Middelburg and Nelspruit and enter the Park at the nearest gate. Today's program includes a late afternoon game drive in your touring vehicle with your tour guide. Upon your return you will enjoy dinner in the restaurant at the rest camp.

Overnight: Rest Camp

Day 2 Kruger National Park

(B - D) The morning commences with an early morning game drive on an open vehicle, returning in time for a well-deserved breakfast. This national park of nearly 2 million hectares was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld. The Kruger Park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. Therefore the remainder of your day is spent in search of the BIGFIVE - elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. Kruger is also home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. In the afternoon join your ranger for a sunset drive in an open vehicle. Upon your return you will enjoy dinner in the restaurant at the rest camp.
Overnight: Rest Camp

Day 3 Kruger Park – Pretoria/Johannesburg

(B - -) After an early breakfast you will depart for the scenic panoramic route of Eastern Mpumalanga. Travel via Kowyns Pass to the village of Graskop. Visit God's Window, a cleft in the edge of the escarpment which provides a grand view down into the Lowveld (weather permitting). At Lisbon Falls you will be able to stretch your legs, then on to Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel or drop-off at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg).

Tour price per person sharing: ZAR 4495.00

Tour price per single person: ZAR 5145.00

(A minimum of 4 passengers required.)

The price includes: Accommodation on dinner (D), bed and breakfast basis (B)

Entrance fees where applicable, Transport in air-conditioned vehicle, Registered tourist guide, 2 x game drives on an open vehicle

The price excludes: Lunch, drinks, tips, portage and all extras of personal nature

Suggestions:

Bring along your cameras and binoculars. Light informal clothing required. The days will be warm and the evenings can be very cold, suggest you bring a light jacket / jersey for the game drives. No walking shoes required. Anti malaria tablets are recommended when visiting this area. Passengers should exchange foreign currency prior to departure as it is sometimes difficult to do so en-route.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TOUR AND PRIVATE GAME LODGE

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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TOUR & PRIVATE GAME LODGE

4 Days and 3 Nights

A2. PRE TOUR – 18 to 21 August 2007
B2. POST TOUR – 25 to 28 August 2007

Day 1: (- - D)	Pretoria - Kruger National Park Depart early morning from your hotel, for the world-renowned Kruger National Park which offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. You travel over the rolling hills of the Mpumalanga Highveld via Witbank, Middelburg, Nelspruit and enter the Park at the nearest gate. This national park of nearly 2 million hectares was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld. Today's program includes a late afternoon game drive in your touring vehicle with your tour guide. Upon your return you will enjoy dinner in the restaurant at the rest camp. Overnight: Rest Camp
Day 2: (BLD)	Kruger National Park - Kapama River Lodge The morning commences with an early morning game drive on an open vehicle, returning in time for a well-deserved breakfast. After breakfast leave the Kruger National Park for Kapama Game Lodge situated in a nearby Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger Park. Arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon you will be taken on a sunset game drive in an open vehicle under the guidance of a qualified game ranger. Return to the Lodge in time for dinner under the African stars in the traditional boma. Overnight: Kapama River Lodge
Day 3: (BLD)	Kapama River Lodge The morning commences with an early morning game drive in an open vehicle under the guidance of a qualified game ranger. The remainder of the day is at leisure at the Lodge with time to relax at the pool or undertake game walks. In the late afternoon/early evening you will again be taken on a game drive in an open vehicle. Return to the Lodge in time for dinner under the African stars in the traditional boma. Overnight: Kapama River Lodge
Day 4: (B - -)	Kapama River Lodge – Pretoria/Johannesburg After an early breakfast you will depart for the scenic panoramic route of Eastern Mpumalanga. Visit God's Window, a cleft in the edge of the escarpment which provides a grand view down into the Lowveld (weather permitting). At Lisbon Falls you will be able stretch your legs, then on to Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Blyde River Canyon. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel or drop-off at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg).

Tour price per person sharing:
Tour price per single person:

ZAR 7895.00
ZAR 10475.00

The price includes:	Accommodation on dinner (D) bed and breakfast (B) basis 2 x lunches (L), Entrance fees where applicable 1 x early morning game drive on an open vehicle in the Kruger Park 3 x game drives on open vehicles at Private Lodge Air-conditioned transport Registered tourist guide
The price excludes:	Meals not mentioned, drinks, tips, portage and all extras of a personal nature

Suggestions:
Anti malaria tablets are recommended when visiting this area. Bring along your cameras, video cameras and binoculars. Light informal clothing required. The days will be warm but the evenings can be cold, suggest you bring a jacket / jersey for the game drives especially during our winter months.

No walking shoes required. Passengers should exchange foreign currency prior to departure as it is sometimes difficult to do so en-route.

VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) TOUR

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VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) TOUR

3 Days and 2 Nights

A3. PRE TOUR – 19 to 21 August 2007
B3. POST TOUR – 25 to 27 August 2007

Day 1: (---)	JOHANNESBURG – LIVINGSTONE Depart from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) for Livingstone Airport - Zambia. Upon arrival you are welcomed and transferred to your hotel on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River. After check-in, time to freshen up and laze at the pool, soaking in the balmy heat of the African sun. Meet at 16h00 at the Entertain Centre where you will be transported to the river for your afternoon Sundowner Cruise on the green expanse of the Zambezi above the Falls with its brooding shoreline forest and noisy hippos, a warm and unforgettable experience of a vibrant African evening. Local drinks & snacks are included. Overnight: The Royal Livingstone Hotel 5* or Zambezi Sun 3*
Day 2: (B--)	ZAMBIA – VIC FALLS Today is at leisure to join any of the various activities in Livingstone or Victoria Falls e.g. Vic Falls, African Spectacular, Water Rafting, Tandem Kayaking, Full or Half day canoeing, Jet boat rides or even an Elephant Back Safari. Overnight: The Royal Livingstone Hotel 5* or Zambezi Sun Hotel 3*
Day 3: (B--)	LIVINGSTONE – JOHANNESBURG Enjoy a relaxing morning before your return transfer to the Livingstone Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg. At OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) you will be met and transferred to your hotel (additional cost) or continue with your flight home.

The Royal Livingstone 5* Price per person sharing: Price for a single person:	ZAR 6610.00 ZAR 9880.00
Zambezi Sun Hotel 3* Price per person sharing: Price for a single person:	ZAR 4640.00 ZAR 6190.00

*** Prices quoted are subject to change due to currency fluctuation. ****

The price includes:	Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis Sundowner cruise (local drinks and snacks included) Unlimited access to see the Vic Falls Return Airfare from Johannesburg Johannesburg airport tax and airline insurance tax
The price excludes:	Drinks and all extras of a personal nature USD25 departure tax Livingstone Airport

Suggestions:
Bring along your cameras and binoculars. Light informal clothing required. The days will be warm and the evenings can be very cold, suggest you bring a light jacket / jersey for the sun set cruise. Walking shoes required. Anti malaria tablets are recommended when visiting this area.

GARDEN ROUTE TOUR

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GARDEN ROUTE TOUR

4 Days & 3 Nights

A4. PRE TOUR – 18 to 21 August 2007
B4. POST TOUR – 25 to 28 August 2007

DAY 1 (--D)	CAPE TOWN – KNYSNA We depart from Cape Town and travel on the National highway via Sir Lowry’s Pass to Mossel Bay (this trip takes approximately 4 hours). We visit the Diaz Maritime Museum where a replica of the Caravel, used by the very first seafarer Bartholomew Diaz around the Cape in 1488m, can be seen. We continue via George and Wilderness to the Lake districts of Knysna. Overnight: Knysna Quays Protea Hotel or similar
DAY 2 (B-D)	KNYSNA – GEORGE This morning you enjoy a hearty breakfast, travel west to George via Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Wilderness. At Knysna you undertake a cruise on the lagoon and view, inter alia, the Knysna Heads with splendid views of the sea on the one side and on the other the town of Knysna and the forests and mountains beyond. The name is of Khoenkhoen origin and means “fern leaves”. You then travel through the lake district of the Wilderness and then by steam train (the Choo Choo) to George. Arrive late afternoon at your hotel. The hotel was named after King George the IV of England. Overnight: Protea King George hotel or similar
DAY 3 (B-D)	GEORGE - OUTDSHOORN This morning you depart for Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa, via the Outeniqua Mountain pass. We visit the world famous Cango Caves to view the amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations. You visit the Hoopers High Gate Ostrich farm which is a commercial and show farm. You learn more about their breeding program and for the daring there will be an opportunity to ride on an ostrich. Lunch will be at the Ostrich farm. Return late afternoon to your hotel. Overnight: Protea King George hotel or similar
DAY 4 (B--)	GEORGE – CAPE TOWN Enjoy breakfast then travel overland with your guide to Cape Town or book a flight from George to Johannesburg.

Price per person sharing:	ZAR 5800.00
Price per single person:	ZAR 6450.00

(A minimum of 4 passengers required.)

The price includes:	Accommodation on dinner (D) bed and breakfast (B) basis Registered tourist guide. All entrance fees where applicable. Transport in air-conditioned vehicle.
The price excludes:	Lunch, drinks, all extras of personal nature, tips and gratuities. All international and domestic flights are excluded.

CAPE TOWN AND ENVIRONS TOUR

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CAPE TOWN AND ENVIRONS TOUR

3 Days and 2 Nights

A5. PRE TOUR – 19 to 21 August 2007
B5. POST TOUR – 25 to 27 August 2007

DAY 1 (--D)	CAPE TOWN The morning will be at leisure. You depart at 13:00 for a tour of the Winelands, visiting some of the prestigious wine estates and having an opportunity to sample some of South Africa’s best. You return to the hotel in the late afternoon. The evening is at leisure. *Overnight: Portswood Hotel 4 or similar**
DAY 2 (B-D)	CAPE TOWN Full day in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. Weather permitting an ascent of Table Mountain (weather permitting) for the most spectacular view on earth and then a trip along the tortuous bends of the spectacularly scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive, for an unforgettable view of the bay and picturesque village of Hout Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point for a memorable vista of the spot where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Return to Cape Town via Simonstown with a stop at Boulders to visit the penguin colony. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. *Overnight: Portswood Hotel 4 or similar**
DAY 3 (B--)	CAPE TOWN The morning is at leisure. Possibilities are visits to the Castle of Good Hope completed in 1679; the Company Gardens with its emerald lawns, graceful fountain and exotic shrubs and plants; Green Market Square, a cobbled, shade-dappled animated square with stalls laden with craftwork, leather goods and costume jeweler and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a vibrant thoroughly cosmopolitan waterfront development offering theatres, cinemas, restaurants, fast-food outlets and a variety of specialty shops. In the late afternoon you are transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg or home or back to your hotel for an extended stay in South Africa.

Price per person sharing:	ZAR 4400.00
Price per single person:	ZAR 5395.00

The price includes:	Accommodation on dinner (D) bed and breakfast (B) basis Registered Tourist Guide All entrance fees as per the program Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
The price excludes:	Lunch, drinks, all extras of personal nature, tips and gratuities All international and domestic flights

Suggestions:
Bring along your cameras and binoculars. Light informal clothing required. The days will be warm and the evenings can be very cold, suggest you bring a light jacket / jersey.

SHAKALAND AND HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE

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SHAKALAND AND HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE

A6. PRE TOUR – 18 to 21 August 2007
B6. POST TOUR – 25 to 28 August 2007

DAY 1: (- - D)	DURBAN - HLUHLUWE GAME RESERVE Depart Durban via the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Arrive in the afternoon at the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, home to a large population of Black and White Rhino. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of the “ Big Five “ – lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. Overnight: Hilltop Rest Camp.
DAY 2: (B – D)	HLULHUWE GAME RESERVE: Full day game viewing in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Time will also be spent enjoying the incredible variety of flora and fauna protected with in the park. Overnight: Hilltop Rest Camp.
DAY 3: (B – D)	HLUHLUWE GAME RESEVE – SHAKALAND Depart after morning game drive for St Lucia Lake and enjoy a boat cruise on the St Lucia Lake (if operating). In the afternoon proceed to Shakaland Cultural Village for the afternoon Zulu cultural experience. Enjoy traditional dancing followed by dinner. Overnight: Shakaland in the bee hive huts.
DAY 4: (B - -)	SHAKALAND – DURBAN Enjoy breakfast followed by the morning program on cultural life, stick fighting and spear making. Depart midmorning for Durban, to fly either to Johannesburg or home.

Price per person sharing:	ZAR 5970.00
Price per single:	ZAR 6990.00

(A minimum of 4 passengers required.)

The price includes:	Accommodation on dinner (D) bed and breakfast (B) basis Entrance fees where applicable 4 x game drives on open vehicles at Hluhluwe Game Reserve Air-conditioned transport Registered tourist guide
The price excludes:	Meals not mentioned, drinks, tips, portage and all extras of a personal nature

Suggestions:
Bring along your cameras and binoculars. Light informal clothing required. The days will be warm and the evenings can be very cold, suggest you bring a light jacket / jersey for the game drives. No walking shoes required. Anti malaria tablets are recommended when visiting this area.

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