South Africa's Kruger Park Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon Tour, August 2004 - Itinerary

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		Sat 07Aug ~ USA ~ Cape Town Morning flight on Delta Airlines from your hometown to the group gateway ATLANTA in time to make the connection. Change planes Sat 07Aug 1030 ~ Leave Atlanta on SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SA/210, Airbus A340-600, non-stop, lunch, snack and breakfast served. Sun 08Aug 0730 ~ Arrive CAPE TOWN, South Africa Balance of day at leisure. OR: Sat 07Aug Morning flight on Delta Airlines from your hometown to the group gateway JFK in time to make the connection. Change planes. Sat 07Aug 1755 Leave New York JFK on SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SA/202, Airbus A340-300, non-stop, dinner, snack and breakfast served. Sun 08Aug 1450 Arrive Johannesburg (change planes). 1635 Leave Johannesburg on SOUTH AFFICAN AIRWAYS SA/355, Boeing 737-800, non-stop, dinner served. Sun 08Aug 1845 Arrive CAPE TOWN, South Africa. Meet and Greet and transfer to your CAPE TOWN LODGE with spectacular views of Table Mountain. Dinner on own. Mon 09Aug In Cape Town Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Peninsula Tour. See for yourself how this spectacular southern tip of Africa became known as the Fairest Cape. The tour begins with a stroll through the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Then drive past the pristine beach of Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno currently the hottest real estate in the world to Hout Bay, a functioning harbor and heart of the local crayfish industry (optional Seal Island cruise, time permitting). Proceed to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet (funicular ticket included). Continue along the coastline to the beautiful Boulders Beach where you can sit among a colony of penguins. Nestled in historic Simon's Town, Boulders Penguin Colony is part of the Cape Peninsula National Park. Almost 3000 African (jackass) penguins, so called because their call resembles the bray of a donkey, reign supreme amidst rounded rocks and fish-filled False Bay. These endangered, flightless birds are free to roam the seas and return to their private haven ~ Foxy Beach at Boulders. Return to Cape Town in the afternoon. Welcome to Cape Town Cocktail and Dinner is included at the hotel's Butchers' Grill. Tue 10Aug In Cape Town Breakfast at hotel. Morning City and Table Mountain Tour. Ride up Table Mountain by cable car for a breathtaking view over the city and the surrounding vistas. Then visit the city's Malay Quarter with its spicy bobotie and curry aromas filling the air. Visit the Castle, the bustling Greenmarket Square and the Waterfront. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner on own. Wed 11Aug In Cape Town. Full day Winelands Tour. Whether it is its magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage or its world-renowned wines, the Winelands Region is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer. Experience the hospitality and beauty of Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and Pniel. Cape Town's colorful history comes to life in the splendidly restored Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings in each town. You will sample small, boutique wineries and the larger, more commercial wine estates, including a tour to the cellars. Return to Cape Town in the mid-afternoon. Dinner on own. Thu 12Aug Cape Town ~ Kruger Park. Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport for flight via Johannesburg to KRUGER PARK. Meet and Greet and transfer by open game vehicles to your ... PRETORIUSKOP REST CAMP which is situated in the southwestern part of the Kruger National Park. Accommodation in huts and bungalows. Spot hippos at the Metsel Dam, or visit the Albasini Ruins only a short drive away. Pretoriuskop is the oldest rest camp in the Kruger Park and holds a large population of White Rhino. The camp has a restaurant, cafeteria, bar and swimming pool. In the evening, enjoy a documentary video on wildlife and conservation. Dinner on own. Fri 13Aug In the Kruger Park Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning Safari Game Drive in the Park with an opportunity to spot the BIG 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, hippo)! Your game ranger guides take you into South Africa's largest and most famous game reserve, the Kruger National Park, in specially modified open safari vehicles. This incredible expanse of wilderness is unrivalled in its variety of wildlife, and on this tour, you can be sure to see a great many of them. Balance of day at leisure, except for a brief site inspection of where the race will take place on Sunday. Pasta Loading Dinner at your Rest Camp this evening. Plan to tuck in early! Sat 14Aug In the Kruger Park. RACE DAY! Coffee and juices and light breakfast items at the Rest Camp. THIS IS YOUR DAY! Early this morning wake-up call for short drive to the start location inside the Park. 0830 Start of the Kruger Park Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon. Water stations provided every 3kms. The race will take competitors on a route through the Skukuza staff village which is not fenced off from the rest of the Kruger Park. The area will be combed by game rangers before and patrolled during the race for the presence of potentially dangerous wild animals. What a thrill ~ to run in an official Wild Animal Park. Every runner who completes the Half within 2_ hours will be awarded a medal and badge. Mid-day drive back to your Rest Camp, feeling exhausted & yet, triumphant! In the afternoon, drive to nearby Hazyview to your... PROTEA HOTEL KRUGER GATE situated on the banks of the Sabi River, only 100m from Paul Kruger Gate. A tranquil ambience makes for a relaxing stay after the race. Dinner at the hotel. Sun 15Aug At Hazyview Another day of Safari in a different part of the Park, with an opportunity to also view different species of animals and birds who are more active during the day. Dinner at the hotel Mon 16Aug Hazyview ~ Johannesburg. Breakfast at the hotel. Leave mid-morning for drive by deluxe motorcoach through the scenic countryside to JOHANNESBURG to your... ROSEBANK HOTEL located in the prestigious suburb of Rosebank with two large shopping malls within walking distance of the hotel. Balance of afternoon at leisure. Farewell cocktail. Dinner on own. Tue 17Aug Johannesburg ~ USA or Optional Safari Extension to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Chobe National Park in Botswana, and Livingstone in Zambia. (see separate itinerary). Breakfast at the hotel. For those returning to the USA, morning Soweto Tour, a sprawling township and scene of the tragic riots of 1976. Despite crowded, chaotic conditions, there's a tangible sense of community in these neighborhoods. Also visit the Apartheid Museum. Late afternoon transfer to the airport. Tue 17Aug 2000 Leave Johannesburg on SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SA/211, Airbus A340-600, dinner/breakfast served, one-stop (Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania). Wed 18Aug 0820 Arrive ATLANTA. OR Tue 17Aug 1925 Leave Johannesburg on SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SA/203, Airbus A340-300, dinner and breakfast served, one-stop (Dakar, Senegal). Wed 18Aug 0710 Arrive NEW YORK JFK return to top Optional Safari Extension to Victoria Falls, Botswana and Zambia August 17 - 23, 2004 Tue 17Aug Johannesburg ~ Victoria Falls Breakfast at the hotel in Johannesburg. Leave the main group today and fly from Johannesburg to VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe. Meet and Greet and transfer to your KINGDOM HOTEL located only 10 minutes from the famous Victoria Falls, thus boasting to be the closest hotel to the falls. The hotel offers comfortable, resort-style accommodations. Has several restaurants, two swimming pools with pool terrace and bar Late afternoon Zambezi River sundowner cruise along the mighty Zambezi above the Falls, sipping sundowners and viewing wildlife from a most unique vantage point of the boat. You are sure to see hippos and elephant, and a variety of other wildlife and many variety of birds. Transfer back to your hotel. Dinner on own Wed 18Aug At Victoria Falls Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Tour of the Falls. See millions of gallons of water from the Zambezi River crash into the chasm below. Walk through the spectacular Rain Forest and, from various vantage points along the width of the fall, you can view all 5 waterfalls including the main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island and Livingstone Island. Also visit the African Craft Village where you can purchase local souvenirs and handicraft. Return to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. BOMA Dinner - transfer to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge where you will enjoy a traditional BOMA Dinner, providing not just a meal but a unique cultural experience that bombards the senses with the tastes, sights, sounds and smells of Africa, together with the warmth and hospitality of Zimbabwe and its people. A once-in-a-lifetime evening. Thu 19Aug Victoria Falls ~ Chobe National Park, Botswana. Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, leave for 2-hour drive to BOTSWANA to your MOWANA SAFARI LODGE the finest safari lodge in the Chobe National Park which is home to over 45,000 elephants. Enjoy spectacular river views from your private balcony. Afternoon at leisure or enjoy the many activities of the lodge. Lunch and Dinner at the lodge. Fri 20Aug At Chobe National Park Breakfast at the lodge. Today, activities can include swimming, mountain biking, tiger fishing, bird watching, walking trails, game-river viewing in motorized boats, sundowner cruises on a motorized river barge and game viewing in open 4x4 vehicles. Lunch and Dinner at the lodge. Sat 21Aug Chobe ~ Livingstone, Zambia Breakfast at the lodge. Morning transfer drive to LIVINGSTONE to your ZAMBEZI SUN HOTEL which is located on the edge of the Eastern Cataract of the Victoria Falls. All rooms with own private balcony. Also has a pool, restaurant and bar. In the mid-afternoon, depart on a game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. See white rhino among an abundant variety of wild animals, and enjoy the stunning views of the river and the fantastic Riverine Vegetation. Dinner on own. Sun 22Aug Livingstone ~ Johannesburg ~ USA. Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport. 1600 Leave Livingstone on NATIONWIDE AIR CE/4205, Boeing 737, non-stop. 1740 Arrive Johannesburg (change planes). 1925 Leave Johannesburg on SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SA/203, Airbus A340-300, dinner and breakfast served, one-stop (Dakar, Senegal). Mon 23Aug 0710 Arrive NEW YORK JFK Upon arrival, clear Immigration and Customs. Connect to your hometown on Delta Airlines. return to top
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