South Africa is known as a "world in one country" and offers a rich diversity - beautiful scenery cosmopolitan cities, a pristine coastline, fertile wine lands and outstanding game viewing. In the past two to three years it has been the fastest growing tourist destination in the world. The climate, the easy accessibility (for many visitors, no jet lag and only an overnight flight away!), the rich cultural heritage and the very reasonable price levels are making South Africa a very popular destination for more and more international visitors.

Take advantage of your trip to South Africa to explore this beautiful country.

Global Conferences Africa is part of Tourvest, South Africa's largest travel and tour operating company. Our sister company, Sunbound Tours and Incentives operates all pre and post conference tours on our behalf and will gladly assist delegates with their tour bookings or assist with any specific requests or custom made itineraries.

If you are going on a tour out of Johannesburg, may we suggest you book your domestic flights with your international ticket, as this is the most cost effective way.

For further information or customized tours please contact:

Contact:          Bronwyn Harding
E-mail:             bharding@sunbound.co.za
Tel:                  +27 (0) 21 5326325
Fax:                 +27 (0) 21 5326319
Web:               www.sunbound.co.za

SCHEDULED ESCORTED PRE / POST TOURS
•	TISD 05 - S: CLASSIC  SAFARI  EXPERIENCE
•	TISD 06 – S: WILD & SCENIC MPUMALANGA
•	TISD 40/3 S: HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
•	TISD 42 – S: THE CAPE KALEIDESCOPE
•	TISD 23 – S/G/P: SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

TISD 05 - S: CLASSIC  SAFARI  EXPERIENCE

DAYS 3 Days / 2 night MIN/ MAX Pax One / Ten in open Safari vehicles DEPARTURE Daily ACCOMMODATION 4 star hotels LANGUAGES English NOTES Tours of longer duration are available. For longer tours, the first and last days are identical to Day 1 & Day 2 as described. Additional days added to the itinerary will be spent game viewing. Accommodation is on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis including 2 game viewing activities per full day. Transfers and accommodation in Johannesburg pre and post the tour can be arranged.

DAY 1
JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA - NELSPRUIT - WHITE RIVER - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
This adventure accentuates an authentic African Safari experience from start to finish. You will be collected from your Johannesburg hotel by a professional driver. From Johannesburg, head east via Nelspruit, White River and Hazyview to spectacular Mpumalanga 'Place Where The Sun Rises'. Enter the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in an open safari vehicle. Return to the hotel as the dinner drum sounds and enjoy dinner under the stars in a traditional African Boma (weather permitting).

Overnight: Protea Hotel Kruger Gate or similar
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities

DAY 2:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – SABIE – LYDENBURG – DULLSTROOM - JOHANNESBURG
Early morning game viewing on an open safari vehicle in the Kruger National Park with an experienced game ranger, seeking the Big 5, general wildlife and prolific bird life. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, return to Johannesburg via Sabie, travel over the scenic Long Tom Pass to Lydenburg. Continue via Dullstroom to Johannesburg arriving in the early evening (approx, 18h30). Drop off at your hotel or OR Tambo International Airport.

It is recommended that clients do not book any connecting flights on the return day as travel times and stops may vary depending on the interests of fellow guests. Tourvest Inbound Operations cannot be held responsible for any delays as a result of circumstances beyond our control.

TISD 06 – S: WILD & SCENIC MPUMALANGA

DAYS 4 Days / 3 nights MIN/ MAX Pax Two / Seven DEPARTURE Tuesdays only ACCOMMODATION Upper 3, 4 star hotels, private game lodge LANGUAGES English NOTES Transfers and accommodation in Johannesburg, pre or post the tour can be arranged.

DAY 1:
JOHANNESBURG – MPUMALANGA - SABIE
From Johannesburg your tour heads east to Mpumalanga ‘Place Where The Sun Rises’, via the historic towns of Witbank, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Travel over the Robbers Pass on to the quaint mining town of Pilgrims Rest where you will have a short stop. Visit the Lone Creek Waterfalls before arriving at your elegant hideaway.

Overnight: Lone Creek River Lodge (Timber Cottages) or similar
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 2:
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning breakfast, enter the world famous Kruger National Park, unrivalled for its diversity of flora, fauna and bird life, seeking the Big 5. Leave the park and continue to your private game lodge. Arrive in time for afternoon tea, followed by your evening game drive in an open safari vehicle. Return to the lodge for dinner under the stars (weather permitting).

Overnight: Makalali Private Game Reserve or similar
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing Activities

DAY 3:
PANORAMA ROUTE
After an early morning bush walk or game drive and breakfast leave the lodge and enter the Panorama Route featuring the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window and Mac Mac Waterfalls. Arrive at your overnight destination late afternoon.

Overnight: Casa Do Sol or similar
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 1:
WINE TASTING - ROUTE 62 - MOSSEL BAY
Depart Cape Town driving over Du Toit’s Kloof Pass to the town of Robertson. Pass Montagu, a quaint country village and enjoy a wine tasting en-route. This is followed by a traditional South African lunch (included) in Barrydale. After lunch, our journey to the beautiful Wilderness continues, visiting the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay. Dinner (not included) is available at the hotel or at one of the nearby restaurants.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar
Meal Basis: Bed and breakfast basis including lunch

DAY 3:
OSTRICH FARM – CANGO CAVES – CANGO WILDLIFE RANCH
TIGO TOUR - Klein Karoo Kaleidoscope
Experience the stunning views of the Outeniqua Pass as we travel towards the Klein Karoo’s capital - Oudtshoorn. Here we visit the Safari Ostrich Ranch for a guided tour and traditional ostrich lunch (included). After lunch, visit the Cango Caves, where a guided tour allows us to explore the ancient stalagmites and stalactites. En route back to Wilderness, visit endangered animals at the Cango Wildlife Ranch. Dinner (not included) is available at the hotel or at one of the nearby restaurants.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Wilderness Resort or similar
Meal Basis: Bed and breakfast basis including lunch

DAY 4:
WILDERNESS – TSITSIKAMMA – PORT ELIZABETH
Depart along the Garden Route, passing through Sedgefield, Knysna (South Africa’s Oyster Capital) and Plettenberg Bay. Attractions in the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the scenic Storms River Mouth.  Your tour ends in Port Elizabeth with an afternoon drop off at your hotel or at Port Elizabeth Airport.

DAY 2:
OSTRICH FARM - OUTENIQUA PASS - KNYSNA
After breakfast, visit a local ostrich farm. Depart Oudtshoorn and travel via the Outeniqua Pass to George, Wilderness and Knysna. Dinner and overnight in Knysna, South Africa’s oyster capital.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays or similar
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 3:
WILDERNESS – MOSSEL BAY - SAFARI
After breakfast, depart on a scenic drive through Wilderness via Dolphin Point to historic Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with their relics of famous explorers. Afternoon game drive in a private game reserve, set against the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountain Range. Dinner in an African Boma (weather permitting).

Overnight: Garden Route Game Lodge
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis + 2 game viewing activities

DAY 4:
SAFARI – REPTILE AND CHEETAH BREEDEING CENTRE - WAENHUISKRANS
An early morning game drive followed by breakfast and an informative tour of the lodge's Reptile Centre and Cheetah Breeding Centre. Continue via Swellendam to your hotel at Waenhuiskrans, set in the beauty of white limestone cliffs, giant sand dunes, pristine beaches, stunning nature reserves and the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Dinner included.

Overnight: The Arniston Hotel or similar
Meal Basis: Dinner, bed and breakfast basis

DAY 5:
CAPE AGULHAS – HERMANUS – FALSE BAY – CAPE TOWN
After breakfast, visit Cape Agulhas (southern most tip of Africa). Continue to Hermanus, which is famed for being the best land based whale-watching site in the world (seasonal). Our journey back to Cape Town continues via the spectacular coastal drive along False Bay, with its panoramic views of Cape Point and Table Mountain. The tour ends with drop off at your Cape Town hotel or Cape Town International Airport.

TISD 23 – S/G/P: SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

DAYS 2 Days / 1 night MIN/ MAX Pax Two / Seven DEPARTURE Daily ACCOMMODATION 4 & 5 star hotels, private game lodge LANGUAGES English NOTES Transfers and accommodation in Port Elizabeth, pre or post the tour can be arranged.

DAY 1:
PORT ELIZABETH - SAFARI
Depart Port Elizabeth and transfer by air-conditioned microbus to the malaria-free Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. This reserve boasts five eco-systems, supporting the many forms of plant, animal and bird life. Game viewing is enjoyed in open vehicles with a trained ranger (Silver tours are in the Bushman Sands Reserve). As the light fades, with the help of a powerful hand-held spotlight, your ranger will search for nocturnal animals. Dinner under the African skies (weather permitting).

Overnight: Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Meal basis: Full board basis + 2 game viewing activities

DAY 2:
SAFARI – PORT ELIZABETH
Early morning game drive. Breakfast at the Lodge. Return to Port Elizabeth for drop off at your hotel or Port Elizabeth’s Airport.

SILVER Bushman Sands Hotel (game drives in the Bushman Sands Reserve)
GOLD Bushman's River Lodge, Bayethe Lodge or Riverdene Lodge
PLATINUM Eagle's Crag Lodge or Lobengula Lodge