Fantastic Voyages South Africa & Dubai Tour Friday, October 14‐Sunday, October 30, 2016

HERE IS THE WONDERFUL ITINERARY

FOR YOUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

HERE IS THE ITINERARY FOR YOU TO TAKE A LOOK AT!

DAY 1 SUN 16 OCT 2016 ARRIVE CAPE TOWN

Welcome to South Africa! After clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and

transferred to the Protea Hotel Sea Point.

Located a few steps away from the Sea Point Promenade and the Atlantic shoreline, this stylish and

modern three‐star hotel guarantees guests a freshly different experience. Protea Hotel Sea Point is graced with pure comfort and contemporary design. The hotel is ideally situated between the CBD

& Cape Town's finest beaches, and within close proximity to major tourist attractions such as the V&A

Waterfront, which is less than 5km from the hotel. The hotel's most talked about feature is the

interactive lobby and lounge area, as a favorable location for socializing, relaxing or as a work point with I‐pads and 500Mb of complimentary Wi‐Fi available per guest, per day.

The 61 superior rooms are partially sea‐facing with private balcony, ensuite bathroom.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Sea Point

DAY 2 MON 17 OCT 2016 CAPE TOWN (B)

Enjoy a full day tour to the Cape Peninsula and see for yourself why it earned the name "The Fairest

Cape." Our drive takes us first along a stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton

to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno – towards the charming working harbor of

Hout Bay; if you so choose, you can embark on an up‐close‐and‐personal Seal Island cruise (on your

own). Back on terra firma, we wind along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and

relishing the breathtaking ocean views, before arriving at our lunch spot of choice (on your own): the

wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park, an integral part of

the world‐renowned Cape Floral Kingdom. We meander back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach. The

Fairest Cape of All, that was Sir Francis Drake’s opinion…and we’re sure you’ll echo it. Overnight: Protea Hotel Sea Point

DAY 3 TUE 18 OCT 2016 CAPE TOWN (B)

Our full day in the winelands is dedicated to celebrating the glorious grape, the exceptional winelands

region, and the heavenly scenery…like the breathtaking views from the historical Taal Monument near

Paarl. The area is rich with history, and we can’t help but feel it as we move through the region to

experience a wine cellar tour, where you’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, from grape to

goblet. We visit the exquisite little town of Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument,

and in a town with a reputation for gourmet fare, where else could we choose to enjoy lunch (on your

own).

We wind our way to the heady heights of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to meet the charming

university town of Stellenbosch on the other side. We’ve set aside ample time to stroll through this little

town, absorbing the quaintness, and sneaking into the odd shop or two! A trip to the winelands isn’t

complete without a wine tasting, so we organized two at different wine estates. And of course, you’ll be

able to purchase your favorite wine to take back home!

Overnight: Protea Hotel Sea Point

DAY 4 WED 19 OCT 2016 CAPE TOWN (B)

This morning, tour the “Mother City”. We’ve chosen iconic buildings, snatches of its history, and experiences unique to this City. First up, it’s the cable car to the summit of the legendary Table

Mountain – weather permitting – and from there, you’ll be able to see to the end of our world, including

the City and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa. We visit the country’s oldest building,

The Castle (closed Sundays), and a short distance away, the Company Gardens, both historically

fascinating and well conserved. Our drive continues past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave

Lodge, and you’ll sense the depth of history via their distinctive architecture. Colonial then changes to

colorful, as we move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice‐cream colors

of the quaint Bo‐Kaap homes.

Your afternoon is at leisure.

Overnight: Protea Hotel Sea Point

DAY 5 THURS 20 OCT 2016 CAPE TOWN‐NKAMBENI SAFARI TENTED CAMP (BLD)

It's off to the bush today as you fly from Cape Town to Mpumalanga, and then continue by road to

Nkambeni Tented Camp, set inside Kruger National Park. Your comfortable tent sits on a permanent

platform with an ensuite bath (both an indoor and outdoor shower). When not out game-viewing, relax

poolside and catch up on your journal entries or watch for wildlife walking by! Enjoy meals in the dining

area overlooking the Kruger National Park.

Overnight: Nkambeni Safari Camp

DAY 6 FRI 21 OCT 2016 NKAMBENI SAFARI TENTED CAMP (BLD)

DAY 7 SAT 22 OCT 2016 NKAMBENI SAFARI TENTED CAMP (BLD)

Enjoy twice daily game drives during your two full days at Nkambeni.

Get your binoculars ready for an outstanding day of game viewing in the park! Kruger National Park

boasts six eco‐systems and more than 517 species of birds. Of these, 253 species are residents in the

park. You'll find all Big Five in Kruger, along with 147 other species of animals. In fact, Kruger National

Park has more species of animals than any other game reserve. Not to be outdone by land animals,

there are also 120 species of reptile, 52 species of fish and 35 species of amphibians!

Keep your animal check list handy as you might spot black rhino, common eland, great kudus, spotted hyenas, waterbucks and perhaps even African wild dog.

Overnight: Nkambeni Safari Camp

DAY 8 SUN 23 OCT 2016 JOHANNESBURG (B)

After breakfast and one final game drive, your motor coach takes you to Johannesburg, arriving late this afternoon.

Overnight: Balaika Johannesburg

The Protea Hotel Balalaika on Maude Street, in Sandton, is located in Johannesburg’s economic

heartland. The hotel’s charming colonial theme is accentuated with wooden elements and delicate floral

accents. The resident pianist conjures images of the hotel’s history, which is celebrated through artwork,

framed press clippings and memorabilia of bygone days.

Each of the 330 classically‐styled rooms make guests feel as though they never left home – with a King-

size bed, LCD television, electronic safe and a full ensuite bathroom with a walk‐in shower.

Complimentary high-speed Wi‐Fi accessible throughout the hotel, and the Wi‐Fi situated in the lobby

provides convenience for guests requiring instant access to the internet.

Being the first original business of Sandton, Balalaika, was established in 1949 as a tea garden rest stop

between Johannesburg and Pretoria. To this day, the hotel’s two sections overlook the luscious gardens

and indigenous trees that enclose the two swimming pools. The English countryside atmosphere defines

this four‐star hotel as a little bit of country in the heart of Sandton. Birdsong makes guests forget that

they are in a bustling metropolis.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Sandton Convention Centre and the city’s most exclusive shopping

mall are a short stroll away. A complimentary shuttle to and from the Gautrain station makes the Balalaika easily accessible. The hotel is only a 15‐minute train ride from O R Tambo International Airport.

Guests are spoiled for choice at the Colony Restaurant’s full buffet breakfast. The Oval Coffee Shop in

the lobby is open throughout the day for snacks and refreshments. The award‐winning Bull Run Restaurant, that adjoins the hotel, is best known for its in‐house butchery that serves cuts of prime,

aged beef alongside its extensive wine selection. After sundown, the Lord’s bar beckons with its array of

imported cigars and a range of cognacs. The open hearth fireplace in the Crown Court Lounge gives the

Balalaika a homely feel. It is ideal for early arrivals or late departures, who can freshen up in the adjacent changing room. The fitness center and steam room are also open 24 hours a day.

DAY 9 MON 24 OCT 2016 JOHANNESBURG (B)

A full day of touring today includes visits to Soweto and the Apartheid Museum.

Our day begins at the Hector Pieterson Museum. The iconic figure of Hector Pieterson being carried by a

fellow student after being shot during the Soweto uprising became a symbol of the fight against the

apartheid government in South Africa. We continue on to Mandela House, where you can visit the small

museum (on your own). Nelson Mandela and his family lived here from 1946 to the mid 1990's. The

house has been carefully restored to match the authentic structural form of the house. The stories of the Mandela family are told through sound and film.

Our next significant stop is the fascinating Regina Mondi Church, site of so many of the underground

meetings of the then banned political parties. Standing in here, you can feel the tension, picture the

intensity, the strain on the faces of those unthinkably brave souls, committed at any cost to changing

the way of life of a nation.

Stop for lunch (on your own) at a local Soweto restaurant before continuing on to the legendary

Apartheid Museum.

Opened in 2001, the Apartheid Museum has been acknowledged as the pre‐eminent museum in the

world on 20th century South Africa. There are a series of 22 exhibits within the museum, which take

the visitor through a dramatic journey of the history of apartheid ‐ the state-sanctioned system which

was based on racial discrimination.

Overnight: Balaika Johannesburg

DAY 10 TUE 25 OCT 2016 JOHANNESBURG‐DEPART (B) (on airplane 11 pm arrive at around 8)

Your adventure comes to an end today, as you are transferred in Johannesburg, South Africa in the late

afternoon to the airport to continue your journey, this time with an evening departure heading for Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

DAY 11 26 WED OCT 2016 JOHANNESBURG to DUBAI (B) ARRIVE IN THE MORNING Today, arrive in Dubai, the shopping capital of the world…!! where you will be met and transferred to The Winchester Grand Deluxe Hotel Apartments Dubai (You can relax or you can shop, and in the evening, we

will have dinner on a traditional Dhou (pronounced Do Ha) Cruise, complete with entertainment).

The Winchester Grand Deluxe Hotel Apartments Dubai offers well-decorated and well-furnished spacious apartments close to Dubai International Airport, Metro station, Burjuman Centre, Al Khaleej Center, Meena Bazaar and other attractions. All apartments are equipped with basic amenities such as WiFi, TV, Digital Safe, microwave, silverware, crockery, glassware, Iron & ironing board, and a fully-equipped kitchen, Facilities at Winchester Grand Deluxe Hotel Apartment Dubai include a rooftop swimming pool, gym, and Jacuzzi. Guests can also make use of the laundry service, currency exchange, Doctor on call, and free on-site car parking. The Hotel also offers a free shuttle service to various popular landmarks, including Burjuman Metro Station, Burjuman Centre, Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest tower), Dubai Mall, Dubai Creek and Dubai Museum, etc. Overnight: Winchester Grand Deluxe Hotel Apartments Dubai DAY 12 THURS 27 OCT 2016 DUBAI (BD) After breakfast today, you will be taken on a half day tour of Dubai City. Discover the new and old of Dubai. Our route takes us to some of Dubai's beautiful landmarks. The most magnificent Jumeirah Mosque (photo stop), built in 1979, designed in the style of Fatimi mosques in Egypt. (Jumeirah Mosque (inside) is open on Sunday and Thursday only). Pass by Al Diyafa St. going to Dubai Creek and Bastakiya area. Our guide will escort you to the Dubai Museum and pass by the Abra (water taxi). Next stop is the Gold & Spice Souq and the souvenir shop. Photo stop at the world’s very famous and most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab. Passing by Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Wild Wadi and Madinat Jumeirah until we reach Palm Jumeirah with a short picture stop at Hotel Atlantis, the Palm.

We continue our journey and pass by Dubai Marina area with a chance to take photos at the world’s tallest twisted building, Cayan Tower and the world’s tallest residential building, Princess Tower. Drive towards Sheikh Zayed Road and see the Emirates Golf Club, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (at the Top of the Burj Khalifa, general admission tickets are additional) and pass by Zabeel. Return to your hotel for lunch and time to take a short break. About 3pm this afternoon, you will be picked up in 4x4 vehicles for a fun and exciting evening in the desert. First up is a thrilling desert drive through the huge golden sand dunes, deep in the heart of the desert. You’ll have fabulous views of the sun setting over the desert dunes. Then, continue on to the desert camp, where a traditional Arabian welcome awaits you. Enjoy the true Arabian ambiance, at this typical Bedouin campsite, with traditional Arabian carpets, low tables and cushions for comfortable seating. At the desert camp, experience a camel ride, henna painting, try Arabic costumes, or simply enjoy the aromatic Sheesha. Enjoy the splendid buffet dinner with a wide variety of barbecue meats, salads, main-course and deserts. The climax of the evening is the stunning performance under the star-lit sky by the exotic belly dancer. Return to the hotel later this evening. Overnight: Winchester Grand Hotel Apartments DAY 13 FRIDAY 28 OCT 2016 DUBAI (BL) Leave Dubai after breakfast for an optional full day tour to Abu Dhabi (Optional-$55.00 per person). On the journey to the Emirate’s Capital city – Abu Dhabi, you will catch a glimpse of Jebel Ali (the largest man-made port in the world). After around two hours of traveling past vast enchanting landscapes, we arrive in Abu Dhabi where you first visit Al-Hosn Palace, the Old Fort, built in the late 19th century, making it one of the oldest buildings in town. At the eastern end of the Corniche, near the port, lies Abu Dhabi's fish market. Your tour is not complete without driving by to see the world-famous Sheikh Zayed Mosque (closed on Fridays for Holy Day). Stop at a carpet market where a huge variety of fabulous carpets from all around the world are being sold at very affordable prices. We will stop for lunch (on your own) before returning to Dubai. Overnight: Winchester Grand Hotel Apartments DAY 14 SAT 29 OCT 2016 DUBAI (B) Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore on your own—you have so many sightseeing places and malls to choose from! Overnight: Winchester Grand Hotel Apartments DAY 15 SUN 30 OCT 2016 DUBAI-DEPART (B) DEPARTS IN THE MORNING, arriving back in Chicago the same day. ~~Your journey of a lifetime comes to an end today when you are transferred to the airport for your departure flight home~~

*At the Top of the Famous Burj Khalifa General Admission Tickets Only: from only $43.00 Per Person. *Intra-Africa flights for this program are Cape Town-Mpumalanga and Johannesburg-Dubai.

Tour Features Include:

Arrival and departure transfers/Airfare within South Africa

First Class accommodations with private facilities

Full breakfast daily, lunches and dinners as outlined in the itinerary

Touring in Cape Town with English speaking Guide o Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour o Full Day Winelands Tour o Half Day City Tour with Table Mountain

At Nkambeni, twice-daily game drives in lodge 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced Ranger

Touring in Johannesburg with English speaking Guide: o Full day tour to Soweto and Apartheid Museum

One way motor coach transfer from Nkambeni to Johannesburg

All park entry fees, service charges and hotel taxes

Customized Itinerary Booklet and Take Me With You Kit

UTG Safari Delay Protection Coverage which includes flight and baggage delay, medical evacuation and 24-hour assistance (Trip Cancellation coverage is addition

Tour Features Do Not Include:

• Visa and passport fees

• Any airfare not specifically indicated in the "Tour Features Included" section

• Items of a personal nature such as beverages, laundry, phone calls and meals not specified in the

itinerary

• Gratuities to driver/guides. Admission to Burj Khalifa

• Tips to porters, wait staff or hotel staff

• Optional Travel Insurance (Trip Cancellation / Trip Interruption)

Terms & Conditions

No international airfare included in this tour price.

All prices are based on 2016 tariffs and exchange rates prevailing as of the date of this proposal and are

subject to change without notice. Itinerary sequence is subject to change without notice based on

accommodation availability. Similar accommodations may be substituted based on availability.

Schedules are always subject to change without notice. If schedule changes result in an itinerary

modification, any additional costs incurred will be passed on to the passenger. An important note

about tour prices for South Africa: should the South African Rand Rate of Exchange drop below ZAR15.25:USD1 before final payment is made, the tour price may be increased.

Reservations & Payments

At this time, a non‐refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is required to continue to hold space.

Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If you book within 75 days of departure, the entire cost

of your tour is due upon confirmation of your arrangements. Final documents are generally sent

between 14‐21 days prior to departure, provided full payment has been received.

Late Bookings & Changes

If you book within 75 days of departure, a nonrefundable “rush fee” of $150.00 per person will be

assessed. Once your tour is confirmed, any changes you make 75 days or more prior to departure, are

subject to a $150.00 per person change fee, plus any fees imposed on us by our suppliers. Changes

made at 74 days or less before departure will be assessed actual penalties imposed on us by our suppliers, plus a $175.00 per person change fee.

Cancellations

Cancellations received 75 days or more prior to departure will be subject to a $550.00 per person

administrative fee plus any fees imposed by suppliers; cancellations received 74‐60 days prior to

departure forfeit 50% of the total tour cost plus any excess fees imposed by suppliers; cancellations

received 59 days or less prior to departure will forfeit 100% of the tour cost. If you cancel any portion of

the tour while in progress, there is no refund for unused services. We strongly recommend UTG’s Trip

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Included in Tour Prices

Tour prices do not include the overseas portion of the airfare, but do include your airfare within S.

Africa. Accommodations listed in the itinerary may not always be available and we reserve the right to

substitute comparable accommodations. The included meals are specified in each itinerary with the

notation “BLD” (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) and are table d’hôte or buffet. Prices include all entry

and park fees, hotel service charges and sightseeing/game drives as specified in each individual itinerary.

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departure taxes, optional tours, any items of a personal nature such as beverages, laundry, phone calls,

cables, or room service; excess mileage carried out at the request of the passenger or any other item not

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All passengers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return home. In

addition, at the time of printing, US citizens require visas for entry into Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt,

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to many world regions and we suggest you review any required medications or recommended

inoculations with your physician or travel clinic. If you are traveling to South Africa and visit and/or

transit any Yellow Fever area, you will require a Yellow Fever vaccination for entry into South Africa,

even if you are only connecting flights in South Africa. Yellow Fever vaccinations are also required for

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US ON THIS FABULOUS TRIP OF A LIFETIME—YOU WILL RETURN

BACK HOME WITH SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMEORIES THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHARE WITH YOUR

FAMILY AND FRIENDS!