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South Africa Wildlife Safari and the Garden Route

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Start of Program
Aug 16, 2012
Dinner at 7:00pm on Aug 16 at the hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa
You will be staying at the Courtyard Hotel Eastgate that night.
Location: Johannesburg
Nearest city or town: Johannesburg
Nearest highway: R21
Nearest airport: Johannesburg International Airport
Transportation to site: The arrival transfer from O.R. Tambo airport to the first hotel in Johannesburg is provided by hired coach; transfer time approximately 20 minutes. Typically only one transfer is provided, meeting SAA #208 from Washington-DC which arrives in the early evening. Taxis are available but not recommended for safety reasons; estimated taxi fare is ZAR 400. The Courtyard Hotel Eastgate also provides an airport shuttle service but is not always reliable as far as showing up when scheduled; approximate price ZAR 250 per person. Independent travelers are welcome to join the scheduled group transfer but Program Provider needs to know travel details in advance for head-count purposes. Program Provider can also assist in arranging a separate airport transfer if arriving at a different time from the group flight.

End of Program
Aug 28, 2012
3:30pm on Aug 28 at the airport in Johannesburg, South Africa following the arrival of the flight from Hoedspruit
You will be staying at the Honeyguide Camp the night before.
Location: At Home
Transportation to site: Group transfer from the last location to the Hoedspruit airport included for everyone. The flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg is also included in the program price. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you connect to international departures; no further ground transfers are needed unless ongoing travel is planned. Program Provider can help with ongoing travel arrangements if needed.
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Courtyard Hotel, a beautifully appointed, Tuscan-themed hotel, is located on a small lake only 15 minutes from the Johannesburg International Airport in a very secure area. All studio suites have private, attached bathrooms, and either twin or double beds.

Contact info:
Zulberg Close, Off Ernest Oppenheimer Road,
Bruma Lake
Johannesburg, 2100 South Africa
phone: +27 11 622 8436
web: https://www.citylodge.co.za/cy2.php

Room amenities: Large rooms include full bathrooms, seating/office area, television, patios overlooking the lake as well as coffee/tea making facilities, telephone, radio, hair dryer, TV, AC/heat, safe, fan, safe/lock box, and electrical outlets. Refrigerator, ironing board, and iron are available on request.

Facility amenities: Internet service available 24 hours/day: Guests can get 15 minutes wireless free per day on each of their personal wireless devices. After the 15 minute deal guests can purchase a voucher from the front desk or via credit card on the web link. The purchase will generate a username and password to be entered on screen by the guest. Alternatively, a PC computer and printer is available at the guest office but the 15 minute free wi-fi deal does not apply. The voucher prices vary by time: in summer 2012 30 minutes of wireless costs 30 South African Rand, 1 hour is 50 South African Rand, 2 hours is 90 South African Rand, 4 hours is 145 Rand, and 1 day is 195 Rand. Porterage service available 24 hours/day Lounge A Virgin Active Gym nearby - vouchers can be obtained at a nominal fee from the reception desk on request. Golf course and rentals – Car rentals can be organized by our reception staff. Closest golf course is in Kensington (about 10km) called the "Kensington or Royal Johannesburg" Pool (not heated) Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna Concierge Wake up calls Restaurant- full English and Continental buffets; Served weekdays 6:30am to 10:30am and weekends 7:00am to 11am Bar in guest lounge close to the reception area Laundry service - same-day service (week-days only), or it can be done by the guest where washing powder and tokens are available at a nominal fee from the reception desk Fluent English-speaking staff Room service and restaurant options - days and hours available: Breakfast – 7AM to 10AM, Lunch & Dinner – 12PM to 9PM US Currency exchange Postage and postcards at reception.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: Contact Program Provider
Please phone EXPLORE, Inc. at 888-596-6377 for more information.

Check in time: 2:00 PM
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Type: Lodge

 Description: Mantobeni Camp is set among Tamboti trees on the banks of a riverbed. Accommodation is in very spacious and comfortable East African-style tents which have attached bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flush toilets. Honeyguide is the original tented safari - a real "Out of Africa" experience, with great comfort, excellent food, superb game viewing and outstanding service.

Contact info:
Manyeleti Game Reserve, Limpopo Province, PO Box 786064
Sandton, 2146 South Africa
phone: +27 11 341 0282
web: www.honeyguidecamp.com

Room amenities: Each spacious East African-style tent is built on a raised platform with approximately five steps leading up. There is a sitting area on the front end of the platform, including a comfortable couch, oversized chair and writing desk with lamp. The bed is in the center of the tent, with a dressing area just behind it. Unzip the back tent wall and there is a covered, walled bathroom area with shower, sunken bathtub, sink and conventional flush toilet. Each tent also has an electrical strip with common international plug configurations, so no plug adaptor or converter is needed here. A fan provides cool air, and hot water bottles are put in the beds if the temperatures are chilly. 

Facility amenities: The main lodge area consists of a sitting area, bar, dining area and swimming pool, all of which are open to the surrounding bush. The helpful lodge staff provide porterage, wake up calls and laundry service. A telephone is available for guest use in the lodge main area. A safe in the mangers' office is available for guest use. A small curio shop is located on site, and accepts South African rand in cash as payment.  Wi-fi is available at Honeyguide Camps free of charge. Ask a ranger or a manager for the password to use on your personal device. The wireless works in both the common areas and tents.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check out time: 11:00 AM
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•35 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 brunches, 8 lunches, 12 dinners
•7 Expert-led lectures
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•3 Flights during the program
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