Sinclair Tour and Travel – 5494 5083

African Wildlife and Wonder Tour

Departs Sunday 16th August – 11 days

$10,650 per person twin share. Single $1,250

Tour Inclusions

9 nights’ accommodation

Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls

Guided tour of Victoria Falls

Sunset Cruise on River Song Boat (Vic Falls)

2 sunset cruises on Chobe River

Early morning game drive in Chobe National Park

Full day guided tour Kruger National Park

4 Game drives Moditlo Private Game Reserve

All breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners

Return flights Brisbane to Johannesburg

Day One. Sunday 16th August – Travel Day

After pick up from your door as usual, you’ll be transferred to Brisbane

airport for our flight to Johannesburg.

QF 509 16AUG BRISBANE SYDNEY 0810 0945

QF 63 16AUG SYDNEY JOHANNESBURG 1055 1700

On arrival at 5pm. A short walk will bring us to our accommodation for the

evening situated inside the airport building. After check in, enjoy your first

South African dinner at the Hotel. If you’d like, you could also visit the

nearby Casino Resort (Emperor’s Palace) for additional entertainment!

Meals: (D)

Overnight: Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport

Day Two. Monday 17 th August - VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up to the pulsating city sounds of Johannesburg. After a delicious

breakfast at our Hotel, we’ll check in for our flight to Victoria Falls in

Zimbabwe. Upon arrival at 12:30pm, you will be transferred into town and

settle in at your accommodation at the Shearwater Explorer Village and

enjoy lunch. Enjoy your afternoon at your own leisure and don’t forget the

marketplaces littered around town for African gifts. In the evening you will

be transferred to the Boma Restaurant to try your hand at some drumming!

On arrival at the boma you will be presented with a traditional robe to

get you into the mood. Prepare to be immersed in the vibrant

atmosphere. Aromas of local dishes and game meat on the barbeque

fill the restaurant. The Boma is partially open to the Afr ican skies and

offers a unique experience. Your senses will be bombarded with the

tastes, sights, sounds and smells of Africa. Enjoy the warmth and

hospitality of Zimbabwe and its people. Once seated, you are invited

to take part in a hand washing ceremony and to taste the local brew,

before our feast begins. Meals: B, L, D

Overnight: Shearwater Explorer Village

Day Three. Tuesday 18th August – VICTORIA FALLS

Enjoy an early start to the morning and another scrumptious breakfast at our

Hotel. Get ready for some exciting included activities. In the morning,

marvel at the falls like an eagle with a 12-minute helicopter flight over the

falls (Flight of the Angels). The “Flight of Angels” is an amazing journey

over the 1700m vast curtain of water known locally as the “Mosi oa Tunya”

(the smoke that thunders) and along the Zambezi River and the Zambezi

National Park. Passengers are treated to an unforgettable helicopter journey

comprising of 4 circuits (2 on either side) offering unrivalled spectacular

views, photographic, and filming opportunities and putting the full breadth

and height of The Falls into glorious perspective within the surrounding

environment. We then make our way to the falls for an included lunch at the

Rainforest Café right by the Falls and enjoy a guided tour. There is nothing

quite like the heart-pounding sensation of actually standing on the edge of

these magnificent falls and being drenched by the never-ending spray... You

will never really be prepared for the incredible beauty and mesmerising

strength and power of the mighty Victoria Falls. Meals: (B)(L)(D)

Overnight: Shearwater Explorer Village

Day Four. Wednesday 19th August – Kasane

After breakfast, we’ll be transferred to the border (70kms) to Botswana en

route to Kasane. The town of Kasane is the “gateway” to the Chobe National

Park – an award-winning park where National Geographic photographers

hang out to get those special wildlife shots! We’ll arrive for lunch at the

Chobe River Lodge and enjoy their magnificent view on to the Chobe River.

This afternoon, we’ll enjoy an afternoon Safari Boat Cruise and spot

yawning hippos and swimming elephants. Meals: (B)(L)(D)

Overnight Chobe Bush Lodge

Day Five. Thursday 20th August – Kasane

An early start to the day will reward us with a BIG 5 Safari Experience on

an early morning open vehicle game drive. Search for African Wild Dogs,

Hyena, Lion and the elusive Leopard. After driving just a few metres, our

guide suddenly stops. An elephant family slowly saunters across the road,

planning to take a bath. As you gaze at this amazing scene, you can hear the

dull sound of heavy feet in the sand, the breathing and whiffing, and the

occasional trumpeting from these beautiful, mighty creatures.

One of the most awe-inspiring safari experiences is the up close and

personal meetings with wildlife in the Chobe National Park We’ll enjoy

lunch at the Chobe River Lodge and rest until we go back for an afternoon

Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River.

We’ll board our boat again at around 7pm for your dinner on this majestic

river. Enjoy a Chobe River Sunset Cruise and witness the abundant

wildlife on the banks of the Chobe National Park. Relax as the Sun

sinks into the Chobe River. Meals: (B)(L)(D)

Overnight: Chobe Bush Lodge

Day Six Friday 21st August – Greater Kruger Area

This morning, we’ll say goodbye to Botswana and check in for our flight to

South Africa. A short transfer will then bring us to our accommodation at

Ndhula Lodge. With breathtaking views over the striking Lowveld of South

Africa, Ndhula Lodge offers superb African luxury and accommodation

paired with warm and genuine hospitality. This is ideally located

accommodation to explore Kruger National Park and the sights of

Mpumalanga, or to simply relax and enjoy a setting in a peaceful wildlife

estate surrounded b y the sights and sounds of nature. Meals: (B) (D)

Overnight: Ndhula Luxury Tented Camp.

Day Seven Saturday 22nd August – Greater Kruger area

An early morning game drive to showcase South Africa’s biggest and most

well-known park – The Kruger! Approximately 360kms long, this is a must

see for any traveler. We’ll spend our morning searching for the Big 5 and

everything else the African Bush can throw at us – Kudu, Jackal, Zebra,

Honey Badger, Martial Eagle, Brown Hyena and Saddle-billed Storks to

name but a few of the thousands of animals that call The Kruger their home.

We’ll be picked up by 5am to be one of the FIRST to explore the park. We’ll

enjoy lunch inside the park at one of their restaurants and back at Ndhula

camp in the afternoon to enjoy the lodge and our well-deserved sundowners!

Meals: (B)(L)(D)

Overnight: Ndhula Luxury Tented Camp.

Day Eight Sunday 23rd August – Greater Kruger Area –

Private Game Reserve: Moditlo Game Reserve.

Today, we’ll be transferred to a private Game Reserve to enjoy the sights

and sounds of the African Bush – AT ITS BEST! Our all-inclusive package

of 3 meals a day and two game drives are sure to make you feel even more

pampered. Our Moditlo River Lodge sits at the heart of the Blue Canyon

Conservancy, a stretch of protected land in close proximity to the world-

renowned Greater Kruger National Park and is home to an astonishing array

of fauna and flora. It’s at the foot of the famous Drakenburg Mountain

Range.

To go on safari is one of the greatest adventures one can experience outdoors

and the excellent team of nature guides and trackers will help you encounter

the magic of our surrounds. The guides have been hand-picked for their vast

knowledge of the area and its animals and will be more than happy to clarify,

inform and discuss any topic at length.

Named for the gentle beast of the bushveld, Moditlo means ‘place of the

elephant’, and the quiet grace of this extraordinary creature echoes

throughout the lodge and its surroundings. Moditlo is a celebration of the

abundance and variety of animal, bird and plant life that you’ll find in the

diverse landscape of the Great Kruger National Park. Meals: (B)(L)(D)

Overnight: Moditlo River Lodge

Day Nine Monday 24th August – Moditlo Game Reserve

Today, we’ll be enjoying an early morning and late afternoon open vehicle

game drive while getting wined and dined African style.

Typical Daily Itinerary:

Wake up call for our first game drive 5.30 a.m.

Early morning game drive – 6-9am

Breakfast 9.30 a.m.

Relax and enjoy the lodge till around 2.30pm.

High Tea at 3pm.

Afternoon game Drive 4-6pm

Dinner at 7pm

Meals: (B)(L)(D)

Overnight: Moditlo River Lodge

Day Ten Tuesday 25th August.

Sadly, this will be our last early morning game drive before we head to the

airport. We’ll leave the Lodge around noon and be transferred to Hoedspruit

airport. Meals: (B)

SA8860 25 Aug Hoedspruit Johannesburg 1430 1530

QF 64 25 Aug Johannesburg to Sydney 1910 1455 26 August

QF540 26 Aug Sydney to Brisbane 1705 1835

INCLUDED IN TOUR

❖ Door to door airport transfers.

❖ Return Air travel from Brisbane to Johannesburg

❖ Motel accommodation on a twin share basis.

❖ Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) as indicated.

❖ All entries as listed.

❖ Name badge, travel bag and luggage labels.

GENERAL INFORMATION

BOOKINGS

Please phone 5494 5083 for bookings. A Tour Booking Form will be sent to you

for completion and return with a deposit of $1000.00 per person within 7 days to

secure your booking.

BALANCE PAYMENT

Balance of payment is to be received at least 60 days prior to Tour Departure

Date. For Tour Bookings made within 60 days of Tour Departure Date full

payment is required on booking.

CHANGES TO ITINERARY

Sinclair Tour and Travel reserves the right to alter any itinerary due to unforeseen

circumstances beyond its control and to cancel any tour due to insufficient

bookings. A full refund of fare will be made if tour is cancelled by Sinclair Tour

and Travel

CANCELLATION FEES

Number of days’ notice given Fee payable

More than 60 days Nil

30 – 59 days 50% of tour Price.

15 – 30 days 75% of Tour Price

8 - 14 days 100% of Tour Price

Less than 8 days 100% of Tour Price

Day of Departure or during tour 100% of Tour Price

In addition to the above fee any moneys paid in respect of bookings with other

tour operators, airfares, attractions, etc. on your behalf and which cannot be

recouped will also be payable. A $50 administration fee (per person) will be

charged on ALL cancellations regardless of the number of days’ notice given.

To cover cancellations due to illness or for loss of baggage we strongly

encourage passengers to arrange travel insurance. We can arrange Travel

insurance for you as we now sell Covermore Travel Insurance. Phone us

today 5494 5083 for a brochure. Prices are very reasonable.