Africa: Lions and Hippos and Safaris + DUBAI with Alan McKay – August 1-11, 2012 – SOLD OUT
Now is time to take that safari you have always dreamed of taking! Alan McKay will be hosting a unique tour this August to South Africa! Save thousands of dollars and see a part of the world that is loved by travelers worldwide. Bring your camera and capture an adventure that you will keep talking about for years to come! Following your SouthAfrica experience, fly to the exotic country of Dubai – home to man made islands, the world’s tallest building, and an indoor ski resort in the desert!
Included is: airfare, all hotel accommodations, sightseeing as outlined in itinerary, meals listed in itinerary, ground transportation via deluxe coaches, and excellent English speaking guides.
Itinerary:
August 1 – Fly from your home to start your trip of a lifetime to South Africa and Dubai.
August 2 - Arrival at Johannesburg International Airport. Transfer to Misty Hill Hotel. Check-in, freshen up and then go for dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight Misty Hills Hotel, JOHANNESBURG (D)
August 3 - Our day begins at the Lesedi Cultural Village, where we will be introduced to the diverse native tribes of South Africa. The discovery begins at the Ndebele village where the introduction to the cultural experience precedes a multi-media presentation on the history and origins of today’s rainbow nation. This is followed by a guided tour of the other four ethnic homesteads – the Zulu, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi tribes will be represented. Tribal show is included. After tour transfer to your hotel outside Rustenburg, Kedar Country hotel. In the afternoon we will have our first safari experience in Pilanesberg Game Reserve. In this park are springbok, the rare brown hyena, impala, water buffalo, lions, rhinos and so much more. After game drive transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at the Armoury Restaurant. Overnight RUSTENBURG (B,D)
August 4 - Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kruger Park Area with a beautiful panoramic tour in route including a view to God’s Window with its beautiful Waterfall. God’s Window majestic cliffs plunge over 1/2 mile to the Lowveld and the game reserves which have made the area one of Africa’s prime wildlife destinations. From this vantage point a 150 mile long rampart of sheer cliffs – opens a vista into a plush forest. On a clear day it is possible to see over the Kruger National Park towards the Lebombo Mountains on the border with Mozambique. Late afternoon arrival at Hippo Hollow Country Estate in Hazyview near the Kruger National Park. Check in and at leisure until dinner. Dinner in the restaurant. Overnight HAZYVIEW, KRUGER PARK AREA (B,D)
August 5 - Full day Safari in 4 x 4 vehicles with a professional game ranger. Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. It covers 7,332 sq mi and extends 220 mi from north to south and 37 mi from east to west. All the big five (lion, elephant, water buffalo, leopard, and rhino) are found here. Here we will experience the Africa that we have long dreamed of. Dinner and overnight SKUKUZA REST CAMP , Kruger National Park (B,D)
August 6 - Another full day exploring Kruger with its birds, rhinos, impalas, wildebeest, leopards, hippos and so much more. Dinner and overnight SKUKUZA REST CAMP , Kruger National Park (B,D)
August 7 - Transfer after breakfast to Johannesburg after a wonderful time in the outback of Africa. A scenic transfer will give you some time to relax after being on an exciting safari adventure. Before checking into hotel a quick stop at Cambanos Curio shop for some last minute shopping. Check in, at leisure until dinner at hotel’s restaurant. Overnight SUNNYSIDE PARK HOTEL, JOHANNESBURG (B,D)
August 8 - REGULAR TOUR: Morning at leisure for some final shopping moments. In the afternoon, attend an optional session at the Johannesburg LDS Temple or explore and shop in the surrounding area. Evening flight home with memories of lions and hippos and…(There are no bears in Africa). EXTENSION: Instead of flight back to the USA, fly on a night flight to Dubai! (B)
August 9 - REGULAR TOUR: Arrive home! DUBAI EXTENSION: Behold a modern metropolis like no other, featuring the tallest building in the world, Burj Dubai, manmade islands, the Palm Deira, the tallest world famous Burj Al Arab Hotel, and so, so much more. Experience a visit to a sheikh’s house (Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House), a visit to the Jumeirah Mosque, a tour of the old historical district (Al Fahidi Fort & Karama). Also included is a boatride on Dubai Creek where you will see modern architecture that only the rich could create. Overnight in Dubai. (B)
August 10 – DUBAI EXTENSION: A visit to Dubai would not be complete without some shopping in the Arab Market (Souk Madinat Jumeriah), The Gold Market, and experiencing the smells of the Spice Market. Being on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, some beach and swimming time is a must in the 80 degree water. All this and so much more will be included in you DUBAI EXPERIENCE. Optional jeep ride over the sand dunes tonight to a desert barbeque! Overnight in Dubai. (B)
August 11 – DUBAI EXTENSION: Transfer to airport and fly home arriving home the night of the 11th.
Your Host: Alan McKay
Alan started escorting tours when he was a senior in high school. Since that time, he has traveled with hundreds of groups all over the world, including tours to England, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, China, and Thailand. His degree in history from Utah State University adds richness to the tours he escorts. He and his wife, Ida Mae, live in Huntsville, Utah and are the proud parents of four sons. Alan’s love in life is to see the world with incredible people and to share his knowledge of travel with all of his groups. Come and become one of his “travel groupies” today.
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Tour Accommodations with Airfare from Salt Lake City – Double Occupancy - $3939 (includes tour and air for $3299 and taxes of $640)
Optional Dubai Extension – Double Occupancy – $499
Credit Card Fee - $70 (only applies to final payment-pay by check to avoid it)
Deposit Required - $1600 (used to buy your airfare)
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