Sights and sounds of Africa

This short but memorable tour is well worth taking while visiting Victoria Falls. The word Chinotimba describes the roar of the water from the mighty Falls in the local Nambya language. The Nambya and the Tonga people are the original natives of the Victoria Falls area and the majority of people here live in the Chinotimba township, which has a population of approximately 60,000 people.


During this tour, you will have an opportunity to observe township life from the oldest houses to the taverns, the local market and churches. During a visit to the Chinotimba Primary School you are introduced to the school headmaster who will take you on a tour to meet the children who will greet you with a sing song. This tour is two hours long and prices are based two people travelling. (School visits are subject to the schools being open)

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Go to town in the morning

Cape Town is one of the world's most beautiful cities and on this popular morning city tour you will get a great introduction to the place and see lots of the famous sights. Situated in the shadows of stunning Table Mountain, Devil's Peak and Lion's Head, Cape Town offers a rich cultural and industrial heritage, grand splendour and an abundance of top class restaurants and great shops at Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

The tour starts of at Table Mountain where, weather permitting, you take a cable car to the top for breathtaking views. Then in the city itself you visit the Company Gardens and the Slave Lodge as well as driving around the cultural melting pot of Cape Town. The tour finishes in modern style at a a hipster coffee shop. You will be picked up and dropped off at either your hotel or the airport.

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Raise a glass to local wines

This popular Cape Winelands tour departs every day around lunchtime and is great value as it includes a wine cellar tour and two tastings. Your day begins with a delightful drive out of Cape Town on picturesque winding roads to the very heart of the Cape winelands, passing through superb mountain ranges and vineyards and seeing Cape Dutch homesteads along the way.

Your first stop is at the historic Stellenbosch region for a wine cellar tour and tasting - with a choice of award winning wines for you to sample . Then in Franschoek you visit the famous wineries with plenty of time to explore. You are then driven back to your hotel in Cape Town for the early evening after spending a wonderful afternoon in the famous winelands of the Cape.

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Hope for the Best

This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point, and along the way you pass magnificent beaches and historic and picturesque coastal villages. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most scenic areas and stretches from the city centre to Cape Point. You travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay.

Then it's on through Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point, the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, where you visit Cape of Good Hope nature reserve. Then stop at historic Simon's Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach.

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Jumbo treat in store

The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is situated on the outskirts of Nairobi, around a 45 minute drive from the city and makes a wonderful visit while staying in Kenya's capital city. The Sanctuary is run by Daphne Sheldrick herself and is set in the grounds of her house making the whole operation a real family affair and this is one experience you won't forget.

Here you will see the orphaned animals and meet the people who handle and care for them. It’s an interesting excursion and the dedicated team who run the orphanage are always willing to spend time answering any questions guests have to ask. Have your picture taken with the elephants and learn all about how they are cared for before being returned to the wild.

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SPICE UP YOUR HOLIDAY

Since the abolition of the slave trade, spices have been at the heart of Zanzibar's economy. The sheer variety highlights the island's strategic location as well as the depth of its cultural interaction. And no holiday here is complete without a visit to one of the spice farms. On this tour you see the different spices and learn how they are used in cooking, medicine and cosmetics.

From the punch of a chilli to the refreshing succulence of green coconut flesh, this tour will awaken your senses and you can buy exclusive spices straight from the source. Finally you visit the Kidichi Persian Baths that were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar in 1850 and Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by the third Sultan especially for housing 99 of his harem.

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Travel well, like the wines

On a delightful drive you wind your way into the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to the wine country and first stop at Stellenbosch, which boasts great beauty and culture and is steeped in history. Enjoy your first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate

Then drive over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, which dates back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the gourmet capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. After lunch and wine tasting travel on to Paarl, one of the Cape's first farming districts where the last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl wine route.

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Enjoy a brief history of the Zambezi river with a cocktail in hand as you set out on this fabulous Sunset Cruise. Enjoy delicacies from the high tea selection, as well as other delectable nibbles and thirst-quenching drinks from the fully-stocked bar, while you sail along. Fashioned after David Livingstone’s exploration boat, the Ra-Ikane boats are named after the guide who accompanied Livingstone in his discovery of the Victoria Falls.


The design of the Ra-Ikane boats enables them to position passengers closer to the water, further up the Zambezi River, and closer to the banks in the shallow water; all of these features providing for unrivalled views of African wildlife. Pick up and return to hotels and all food and drink on board are included in the price of this not-to-be-missed tour while visiting the Victoria Falls.

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In the footsteps of Mandela

If you are familiar with the story of Nelson Mandela, and who isn't, this full day tour visiting Robben Island, the townships of Cape Town and the Malay quarter is a must. “No easy road to freedom” was a central theme in most of the Mass Democratic Movement’s campaigns, from the early days through to the late 1980s, and you will hear about all aspects of the struggle against apartied.

Any understanding of present day conditions in South Africa is also greatly enhanced by taking this tour, which offers a wealth of insight into South African history. It includes a brief educational introduction to Cape Town, one of the world’s most varied and popular cities. Your tour also includes visits to Bo-Kaap, Langa Township and District Six as well as the famous prison on Robben Island where Mandela was held captive for so many years.

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The fabulous falls

No visit to the beautiful African country of Zimbabwe is complete without a trip to the stunning Victoria Falls. Nothing prepares you for the moment when you stand alongside the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and get to fully appreciate why the Falls are known locally as the Smoke that Thunders. You visit this natural wonder either in the morning or the evening when the light is at its best.

On the way to the Falls you are taken past the 'Big Tree' where you can stop for photos. Then you are taken through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife and other points of interest. The guide will also make sure you visit the most spectacular areas of the waterfalls where you can capture the best images.

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High hopes for Cape tour

Prepare for an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way as you travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point and Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour, with magnificent mountain views and beach.

Drive on through Constantia Nek and 'Ou Kaapse Weg', on a breathtaking coastal drive to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve, which has a wide variety of plant, bird and animal life. After lunch at a nearby restaurant go on to Simon's Town, a village with a naval base and a large penguin colony at Boulders Beach. This will be followed by a visit to the well-known Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

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THE SPICE OF LIFE

This full day tour begins with a visit to Zanzibar’s colorful market. Alive with the buzz of locals bartering fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruit, among the heady smell of exotic fruits, you continue on to the cathedral, built in 1874 and standing on the site of a past slave market. Its high altar is on the exact spot where the whipping post stood.

From here stop at the residence of the late Sultans of Zanzibar before having lunch in a Stone Town restuarant. (Not included in cost) In the aftenoon enjoy a visit to a spice plantation and learn about their uses in cooking, medicine and cosmetices and taste some. Finally you stop at the Kidichi Persian Baths that were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar and Maruhubi Palace Ruins where the third Sultan kept 99 of his harem.

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TORTOISES ARE A BIG HIT

Prison Island is one of the nearest islands from Stone Town, just 20 minutes by boat. It is also known as Changuu Island. Birds abound and twitchers will find plenty of species to delight them. The island's original use was as a prison and later it was taken over to be used as a quarantine station by the British Army. Another prison was built but never used. Today the island is a great destination for a day trip.

It has some excellent coral formations just offshore where you can go snorkelling. Another main attraction is the giant tortoises which are more than 100 years old. These tortoises are only found on this island and are not indigenous to continental Africa, having been brought here from the Seychelles. Some of the tortoises at Prison Island were rescued from poachers and on this tour you will get to meet them.

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SAIL INTO THE SUNSET

This tour starts late in the afternoon in Stone Town where you take a ride in one of the traditional sailing boats that have been used for centuries for carrying cargo between Zanzibar and the Arabian Gulf. This trip will give you an insight into the real Zanzibar and makes a fun excursion for all the family or a romantic adventure for couples.

All the boats have modern safety equipment, sunshade, snorkeling gear and boarding ladder. Sit back and relax, enjoy the Zanzibar breezes and go swimming or snorkeling in the crystal clear turquoise waters. Then, as the sun goes down, relax with a drink accompanied by bite sized snacks as your dhow sails back to port.

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MONKEY BUSINESS

On this great nature tour you are picked up and taken to Jozani Forest, the largest conservation area in Zanzibar and the only remaining natural mangrove forest on the island. The Jozani Chwaka Bay Conservation Area is renowned for its hairy ape residents, the Red Columbus Monkey, and visitors to the island come from far and wide to see this highly endangered primate.

Owing to large-scale cultivation, firewood collection, harvesting building materials and charcoal and lime making, Zanzibar's forests have been largely depleted, making the Jozani Chwaka Bay conservation area a significant natural landscape. Nature lovers can walk through the 100 different towering tree species and marvel at the rich variety of birds and small animals that inhabit this cool woodland area.

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Get to know Jo'burg

There is no better way to get to know Johannesburg and all that it has to offer than on this city tour which makes a great introduction for any first time visitor. On this tour you explore lots of different parts of the this buzzing city which was founded by prospectors in the 1800's, and went on over the years to become the economic hub that drove the entire country.

On this informative tour you begin by driving through the Rainbow Nation's financial capital taking in the banking district, the Magistrate's Court and the Supreme Court. Visit the 'top of Africa' at the Carlton Centre for great views before heading to Museum Africa. Later drive through some of the most picturesque and avant-garde suburbs in the country before returning to your hotel.

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See the city in private

There is no better to get to know Johannesburg and all that it has to offer than on this private and exclusive city tour which makes a great introduction to any visit. On this tour you explore the city which was founded by prospectors in the 1800's, and went on over the years to become the economic hub that drove the entire country.

On this informative tour you begin by driving through the Rainbow Nation's financial capital taking in the banking district, the Magistrate's Court and the Supreme Court. Visit the 'top of Africa' at the Carlton Centre for great views before heading to Museum Africa. Later drive through some of the most picturesque and avant-garde suburbs in the country before returning to your hotel.

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More to it than Mandela

The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th Century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story. Beginning in 1948, the white-elected National Party government implemented the policy of apartheid which turned 20 million people into second class citizens, damning them to a life of servitude, humiliation and abuse.

Their liberation in 1994 with the election of Nelson Mandela, the prisoner who became president, is a climax in the saga of a nation's resistance, courage and fortitude. The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid and is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering you a unique South African experience.

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Get to Know the Capital

You can really get to know South Africa's capital city of Pretoria on this popular afternoon tour. You will visit the home of Paul Kruger, which is now a museum, be able to appreciate the beauty of the Union Buildings - the country's seat of Administrative Government - and view the huge Voortrekker Monument, dedicated to the original Transvaal settlers.

There are lots of things to see and do in Pretoria and if you take this tour in the autumn you can also revel in the beauties of the famous Jacaranda season, a spectacle which is unequaled anywhere in the world. Customers booking this tour, which begins at 1pm and ends around 5pm, can be picked up at any hotel in either Pretoria or Johannesburg or from Johannesburg International Airport.

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SEE THE FAMOUS TOWNSHIP

Soweto is the famous sprawling township, or more accurately, a cluster of townships on the south-western flank of Johannesburg where black people were relocated during apartheid. With a population of more than two million, it is the biggest black urban settlement in Africa with a rich political history and the scene of the 1976 student uprising that spread across the country.

On this private tour you visit all the key sites including Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum. Nelson Mandela's humble little house in Orlando West, now called the Mandela Family Museum, is an interesting stop and contains memorabilia and photographs. You also see the mansion belonging to Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu's house.

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OUT OF THE BLUE

The original and the best Safari Blue is a full day excursion using locally made traditional sailing dhows carrying six passengers. The excursion starts at the fishing village of Fumba, 30 minutes drive from Stone Town in the southwest corner of the island and is an ideal spot to explore Menai Bay, which has a number of beautiful uninhabited islands and is frequented by humpback and bottlenose dolphins.

Later stop on a sandbank for a guided snorkelling trip before enjoying lunch on a desert island on teak picnic tables set up in the shade of some tamarind trees. Lunch is a traditional Zanzibari meal and includes a selection of grilled fish, slipper lobster, squid, and rice, tamarind and coriander sauces followed by a selection of tropical fruits.

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On this fascinating tour you visit an authentic rural village near Victoria Falls where you can see country life first hand and take a look inside some of the homes. You are taken to a village around 15 miles from Victoria Falls town where you are given the opportunity to watch local villagers going about their daily tasks. Talk to the families and watch them tending their fields and even help with some of the day-to-day chores.

No visit to Zimbabwe is complete without a trip to the stunning Victoria Falls. Nothing prepares you for the moment when you stand alongside the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and get to fully appreciate why the Falls are known locally as the Smoke that Thunders. It's best to see this natural wonder either in the morning or the evening when the light is at its best, but make sure you leave time for this Meet the People tour. .

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Meet the tribes in their homes

Enjoy a visit to the Lesedi Cultural Village and experience the ethnic heart of Southern Africa at this unique venue. Take a tour around the many cultural diversities of the Rainbow Nation in a natural environment, enjoying their delicious cuisine and tribal dancing, and meet the Chief in his Royal Kraal. The lodge is a multi-cultural village set among the pristine bushveld and rocky hills a short drive north of Johannesburg.

You will see five traditional homesteads - the Zulus with their fighting sticks and cosy beehive huts, the Xhosa with their perfectly thatched 'rondawels', the rhythmic drums and whistles of the Pedi tribe, the conical straw hats of the Basotho and the colourful homes of the Ndebele. This trip is ideal for anyone wanting an adventure that reveals the mystical cultures and traditions of the people of Africa.

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Whale watching and fine wines

August to November is usually the best time to see the Southern Right Whale in the waters around Cape Town and Walker Bay at Hermanus is an ideal place for whale watching. These mammals, which often come as close as 50 meters from the shore, are given to displays of breaching, lobtailing, spyhopping and courtship rituals, and today you may see them all.

Leave Cape Town via Elgin, which is the heart of the apple industry, en route to Hermanus, stopping at the Old Harbour Museum. Then travel to the Hamilton Russell Vineyards established in 1981 when he selected the most suitable and southerly vineyards in the Cape to produce the country's top cool climate wines. Then take a scenic drive to Kleinmond, for a visit to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.

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Get Back to Nature

For a great escape from the bustle of the city, without having to venture too far, this day is dedicated to visiting three of the most prominent gardens in and around Johannesburg. The tour not only explores the natural beauty of areas that conserve the botanical heritage of South Africa, but also the fauna and bird species that call these gardens home.

After being picked up from your hotel you are first taken to the Montecasino Bird Garden where you will see lots of exotic species. Next stop is the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens which has flowers and wildlife from all over the country. Then your last visit on this popular tour, which is ideal for nature lovers, is the impressive Brenthurst Garden.

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Watch whales and see Great Whites

You will be collected from your Cape Town Hotel and driven to Gansbaai. The adventure starts from the Kleinbaai Harbour, east of Danger Point, from where you move towards the Pearly Beach area to find the highest concentration of Southern Right whales which come to these calm bays every year from July to December to either, calve and nurse their young or to mate.

After spending time with these magnificent creatures you move on to Dyer Island to view the African penguins as well as various other seabirds. Behind Dyer Island visit Geyser Rock, which is home to about 60,000 Cape fur seals. Between these two Islands you are in Shark Alley, where you have a good chance of seeing a Great White close up.

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Watch whales and see Great Whites

You will be collected from your Cape Town Hotel and driven to Gansbaai. The adventure starts from the Kleinbaai Harbour, east of Danger Point, from where you move towards the Pearly Beach area to find the highest concentration of Southern Right whales which come to these calm bays every year from July to December to either, calve and nurse their young or to mate.

After spending time with these magnificent creatures you move on to Dyer Island to view the African penguins as well as various other seabirds. Behind Dyer Island visit Geyser Rock, which is home to about 60,000 Cape fur seals. Between these two Islands you are in Shark Alley, where you have a good chance of seeing a Great White close up.

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TREK IN THE MAGICAL MOUNTAINS

The Drakensburg Mountains form a dramatic natural border between South Africa and Lesotho and at three thousand metres high are packed with a wealth of natural phenomena including a five kilometre long cliff face and the second highest waterfall in the world. On this excursion yor visit the Giant's Castle then enjoy a hike to the site of caves adorned with Bushman's paintings before stopping for an included lunch

After these adventures in this beautiful mountain range you return to Durban stopping on the way at the famous Nelson Mandela Capture site – a historically significant moment in South African history and now commemorated with a world class sculpture, in memory of Nelson Mandela and his heroic role in the struggle against apartheid.You will learn so much about the Rainbow Nation on this day trip.

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See the big five

Enjoy a full day of game viewing in a huge wildlife sanctuary for the opportunity of spotting animals including some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve is renowned for its conservation efforts in saving the white rhino from extinction and you will learn all about this and other projects during your visit.

After an early morning departure from Durban you travel for around three hours to the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve where you spend the rest of the day watching for the aninals on a memorable safari. Enjoy lunch in the game park and return to Durban in the late afternoon. You must have at least one safari experience while visiting South Africa and this full day tour is a great start.

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Taste the Very Best Wines

Constantia is the birthplace of the wine farming industry in South Africa. Located just 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city bowl, it is breathtakingly beautiful, with vineyards that stretch up the eastern slopes of the mountainside. As you drive through this historical valley, you see why the first Governor of the Cape chose this spot to build his farm, Constantia. The route is an easy day trip and the farms have quality restaurants.

On this tour you enjoy some quality wine tasting at some of the area's top estates including Groot Constantia, whose distinguished history dates back to 1685, and includes the supply of wines in early 19th century to Napoleon Bonaparte. During the day you will taste some of the Cape’s most sublime vintages and spend time in some of the best estates in this famous wine growing area.

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Soar above the falls

No visit to the beautiful African country of Zimbabwe is complete without a trip to the stunning Victoria Falls. Nothing prepares you for the moment when you experience the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and get to fully appreciate why the Falls are known locally as the Smoke that Thunders. And there is no more thrilling way to see the Falls than from high above them.

On this helicopter flight you get a perfect bird's eye view of the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Your helicopter is designed so all passengers have a great panoramic view. There are also longer 15-minute flights that take you downstream over the Batoka Gorge and upstream over the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, with an opportunity to see game in the park below.

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Beauty of Botswana

This full day trip departs daily from Victoria Falls to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be transferred to the Kazungula border where your Botswana guide will be waiting to greet you. From here you proceed straight to the river where you will spend the morning game viewing from a boat along the Chobe River where you should see lots of wildlife.

After the morning cruise you are taken taken to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. In the afternoon you board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where you may see some or all of the Big Five- lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. After the game drive you are taken back to the Kazangula Border where to meet your Zimbabwean guide for the return transfer to Victoria Falls.

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Jaw dropping experience

You know they are there, lurking beneath the waves, but how about coming face to face with one! On this memorable Shark Cage Diving tour you will be picked up from your city hotel and driven to Gansbaai. Breakfast is included in the price and is provided before the boat launch so you won't be at all hungry . . . even if those huge sharks out in the ocean are.


You are fitted with comfortable inflatable life-jackets and given a safety briefing before arriving at the anchoring spot in 20 to 25 minutes. The anchor is lowered and the cage goes into the water, a scent trail is made and then you settle down. Final preparations for the diving is made and the rest of the day is spent watching, diving and enjoying seeing these amazing creatures in their natural environment.

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Go on safari

One must thing to do when on holiday in Kenya is to take at least one safari. And you won't have to travel far out of Nairobi to experience the fun and excitement of a game drive seeing so much of the wonderful wildlife. For just eight miles out of the city centre is Nairobi National Park, which is the country's oldest park and one that is small enough for you to guarantee lots of animal encounters.

Established around 1946, it’s a real contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. With more than 500 varieties of birds recorded and more than 100 mammal species, it makes for a great early morning or afternoon’s game drive. Common sightings include zebra, giraffe, buffalo, ostrich, gazelle, eland, hippo, vulture and lion. This is also a great place to see the rare black rhino.

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KAYAK OFF THE CAPE

Leave your city based hotel and travel to the naval hamlet of Simon's Town which is located on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula where you begin your sea kayaking adventure. Paddle past the civilian and Naval Harbour and out to Boulders Beach where you see the famous penguins before stopping on a lovely semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkeling.

The double kayaks are perfect for those with no experience and you may see whales as you paddle along before stopping for lunch at a seaside restaurant. Then travel to the stunning Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve below Table Mountain, which you can explore on foot or mountain bike seeing lighthouse and Cape of Good Hope before being driven back along the beautiful coast route to Cape Town.

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Chance to see the Big Five

Magnificent Pilanesberg National Park is the fourth largest in southern Africa. This malaria-free wildlife haven is perched on the eroded vestiges of an alkaline volcanic crater - one of only three such craters in the world. On this exciting tour you are picked up from your hotel in Johannesburg in the early morning and driven out to the national park.

On the safari that follows you can expect to see some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - and you could well come across cheetah, hippo, crocodile and even sable during your game drive. A short stop is made at a bush camp to enjoy brunch before continuing on the remainder of your drive in open top vehicles. After a great day of wildlife viewing return to the city as the sun sets.

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A DAY IN THE PARK

On this great day trip you are picked up from your hotel in Arusha town and driven out to Arusha National Park. This huge park has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest and alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are several alkaline lakes as well as the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater.

As you travel along expect to see elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard. Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard and the climb up Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa and is located in the Arusha National Park. Lunch is served at Momela Wildlife Lodge and you return to your hotel in the evening.

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Magnificent Manyara

On this full day tour you are collected from your hotel in Arusha town and driven out to Lake Manyara. This is one of the most diverse of Tanzania’s national parks, a combination of Rift valley lake, dense woodlands and steep mountainside. Manyara is a birding paradise with more than 380 species, and the forests are one of the best places around to see those elusive leopards.

Lions hunt on the grassy shores of the lake and are known for their habit of climbing trees, and you may be lucky enough to see this. The park can easily be seen in a day and is one of the country's most popular safari destinations along with Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Lunch is included in the trip and you will be taken back to your hotel after this exciting day's game viewing.

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A LITTLE KNOWN GEM

You are picked up from your hotel in Arusha town in the morning and driven straight to Tarangire National Park, which is not one of the biggest of the Tanzanian parks, but its unrivalled landscape of open plains, dotted with thousands of baobabs, is unforgettable. About 100 miles south of Arusha, Tarangire is known for its tree-climbing lions and for its very big herds of buffalo.

This is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. The game numbers are staggering: 30,000 zebra, 25,000 wildebeest, 5,000 buffalo, 3,000 elephant, 2,500 Maasai giraffe and more than 1,000 fringe-eared oryx. Predators include lion, cheetah and leopard and birders can see the ashy starling, rufous-tailed weaver and black-collared lovebird. Lunch is included during this tour.

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Take to the air

No visit to the beautiful African country of Zimbabwe is complete without a trip to the stunning Victoria Falls. Nothing prepares you for the moment when you experience the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and get to fully appreciate why the Falls are known locally as the Smoke that Thunders. But there is no more thrilling way to see the Falls than from high above them.

On this 25 minute helicopter flight you get a perfect bird's eye view of the Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Your helicopter is designed so all passengers have a great view. There vare alos 15-minute flights that take you downstream over the Batoka Gorge and upstream over the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, with an opportunity to see game right below you.

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GET TO KNOW ARUSHA

On this comprehensive tour you are first picked up from your hotel in Arusha town and driven to the Clock Tower, which is strategically located at the centre of Africa on a line between Cairo and Cape Town. Walk through Boma Road and visit the musuem where you can learn about the history of the origins of mankind and how Tanzania operated under German rule.

From here you drive to the colourful central market for a short visit to see all the fruits and vegetables that are grown in the country and watch the locals buying and selling produce. Then you are taken back to your hotel in the town via the Uhuru Road. This popular guided tour is a great way to get to know Arusha and its people and is well worth taking while spending time in Tanzania.

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Put on your Cycling Cape

Leave your hotel in the early morning and travel along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard, past Hout Bay and via the picturesque Chapman's Peak Drive to the Noordhoek Farm Village. Renowned for long white sandy beaches, vast wetlands and milkwood forest, the area boasts a relaxed laid-back lifestyle and is a favourite with artists. Here you have some light refreshments before your cycle trip around the cape.

At the Cape of Good Hope Reserve you first cycle along the winding road to the historical landmark of Cape Point, the most south-western point of Africa, which is home to an array of birds and wildlife. Enjoy views from Cape Point Lighthouse and have lunch at the naval hamlet of Simon's Town. Then stop at Boulders Beach to see the penguin colony before swimming at a lovely beach, returning to Cape Town late afternoon.

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SEE ALL THE SIGHTS

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you through the city centre of Dar es Salaam towards Mnazi Moja Park where you can see a replica of the Uhuru Torch Monument. The original one was erected on Mt. Kilimanjaro to commemorate freedom from colonialism that came with independence. Continue with your sightseeing drive, heading to a village museum, Tinganga market and the Mwenge Carvings Market.

Then at the national museum you will be able to see historical and archaeological items, among them Louis and Mary Leakey’s findings from Olduvai Gorge. These human fossils displayed in the Hall of Man include the skull of the so called Nutcracker Man. There is also a collection of tribal ornaments, headdresses, witchcraft paraphernalia and traditional musical instruments collected from various regions in Tanzania.

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Meat up for dinner

The Carnivore Restaurant is one of Africa’s greatest eating experiences, which is famous for its succulent steaks, barbecue dishes and great African hospitality. A visit to this Nairobi eating establishment is an excellent complement to any holiday and this is the perfect spot for you to enjoy welcome or farewell meals when holidaying in Kenya.

As the name would suggest, the Carnivore Restaurant specialises in meat dishes of all kinds and the generous portions make this a real meal to remember. Delicious barbequed and skewered vegetarian meals are also available so there's no need to miss out on the experience if you are not a great meat eater. A visit to this fun restaurant is ideal for all the family.

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Take a Trip to Town

This popular half day tour is the best way to get to know the town. Mombasa dates back to the 12th century when spice traders arrived from Arabia blown across on the Trade Winds. During this fascinating trip you first visit the historic old quarter, dominated by the medieval Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century.

Here you will see ancient mosques and walk along narrow bustling streets, stop at the old dhow harbour, and the central market, and also visit the Akamba wood carvers where you have the opportunity to see these craftsmen at work and buy souvenirs. Then you return to your hotel in time for a late lunch. This guided tour operates with a minimum of two people.

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Meet the Medicine Man

You are picked up from your hotel and driven south to the Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, a proposed UNESCO heritage site located in the Diani Beach area south of Mombasa. The local Digo community has formed Kaya Kinondo Ecotourism project that offers controlled access into this pristine and untouched forest, which is still used for rituals and sacrificial offerings by the Digo tribe.

On a walk through the forest, which forms a rich ecosystem with 187 species of plants, some of which are rare, you will see monkeys, dik-diks and elephants and visit Kinondo Village to interact with the locals and meet the medicine man. Kaya Kinondo ecotourism project is an initiative by the community in promoting conservation and sustainable development. Then return to your hotel in time for lunch.

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HOP OFF TO SEE THE ISLANDS

This relaxing island hopping excursion departs daily from Forodhani Garden for Prison Island, where you visit the old slave prison ruins and see the Aldabra’s giant tortoise, once owned by the Sultan Said Majid. Then there is time to play with starfish on the beach before setting sail again on a Swahili dhow to Pange Island, on the way enjoying a breakfast with ginger spiced tea, juices, home made bread and tropical fruit.

Isolated Pange Island is covered twice a day by high tide, and is an astonishing white sandbank surrounded by crystalline water, making it the ideal place to relax and go snorkelling to discover some of the treasures of the Indian Ocean. Later a buffet lunch is served on the sandbank featuring Swahili cuisine, Italian cheese, soft drinks and white wine. This island hopping cruise makes a memorable day out.

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Magical Evening

This adventure begins when you arrive at the La Marina jetty in the evening to board your Dhow. The journey begins with a leisurely sail into the inland waterways of Mtwapa Creek on this traditional Arab boat to experience the sun going down over the African wilderness. The cooking fires of the local villages scent the air with giant Baobab trees making superb sunset photograph opportunities.

Relax and enjoy on board entertainment and take in the lovely tropical scenery. As night falls torches are lit and the beat of cow hide drums set the scene for a spectacular Limbo and Acrobatic display followed by an authentic African fashion show. Masai warriors bearing flaming torches line the shore chanting their welcome ritual for the arrival back at La Marina Restaurant where dinner awaits.

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Town and Country

This visit to the old town reveals the rich culture and architectural heritage of Mombasa. See Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, and walk along the narrow streets past ancient mosques and picturesque residential houses that evoke the islands medieval past. You will also see the old dhow harbour, visit the bazaar and the market.

Then drive through the Elephant Tusks on Moi Avenue and call in at the Akamba woodcarvers, where you can see the craftsmen at work and buy gifts and souvenirs. Then enjoy lunch at the Tamarind Restaurant or Dhow. In the afternoon, visit Dr. Rene Haller's Nature Park (Haller Park), a reforested home to many animals, which sits in some old quarries.

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Shop til you Drop

If you like to take home souvenirs and search for exotic gifts this popular half day shopping trip to Mombasa Town is ideal. The town dates back to the 12th century when spice traders arrived from Arabia. First visit the historic old quarter, dominated by the medieval Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century.

See ancient mosques as you walk along the bustling streets stopping at lots of the craft and souvenir shops dotted along the narrow alleyways of the Old Town. Along the way you stop to visit the Akamba wood carvers where you have the opportunity to see the craftsmen at work and buy some of their creations. Then return to your hotel in time for lunch.

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Go hunting for a bargain

Fond memories of your time in Africa might last you a lifetime but friends and family are going to expect more when you return home. East Africa has exceptional artists that carve a variety of items ranging from animals to Maasai warriors. And beautiful gemstones that are mined in Kenya and Tanzania can be bought at great bargain prices while staying in Nairobi.

You will be doing your bargain hunting in style because on this Nairobi shopping expedition you will be picked up from your hotel by a driver and guide who will take you to all the best places and help you find those perfect gifts. You can have a really fun day haggling over prices and deals with the good humoured shop owners and after you are driven back to your hotel with all those lovely souvenirs.

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Into the Heart of the Winelands

On this full day tour you leave Cape Town on a delightful drive to the heart of the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and see Cape Dutch homesteads. Walk down the canal-lined avenues at Stellenbosch in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the sheer vastness of the wine estates on offer, you are truly spoilt for choice.

You travel over the Helshooote Pass to the town of Franschhoek, which is known as the gourmet capital of South Africa and enjoy wine tasting there as well as sampling the fabled culinary skills of the local chefs. Then travel on to Paarl and stop at another wine estate for more tastings before returning to the city after an enthralling day in the countryside.

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Hit the high ground

Experience the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains and spectacular scenery as you wind your way up the historic Sani Pass and into Lesotho - land of the 'People of the Blanket'. After an early morning pick up from your Durban hotel, travel inland past Pietermaritzburg and through the Natal Midlands. On arrival at the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg you change to a 4x4 vehicle.

Then travel up the steep and spectacular Sani Pass, up into the 'Roof of Africa'. As you rise over the escarpment you cross over into the Mountainous Kingdom of Lesotho. Enjoy the opportunity of visiting a traditional Basotho village and learn about the traditions and way of life. Taste some local beer and bread before having lunch at the highest pub in Africa. You arrive back at your hotel in the early evening.

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SEE THE SLAVE MARKET

This three and a half-hour tour begins with a visit to Zanzibar’s colourful market. Alive with the buzz of locals bartering fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruit, among the heady smell of exotic fruits, you visit the cathedral which was built in 1874. The cathedral signifies a potent time in Zanzibar’s history and stands on the site of a past slave market, its high altar standing on the exact site of the whipping post.

Slavery was abolished in 1873 through a decree passed by the then current Sultan of Zanzibar. From here you visit the residence of the late Sultans, ‘Tip Tip House’, the Old Fort, Peoples Palace and the House of Wonders, full of intrigue and vivid history from a bygone era. The tour ends with a stroll through the narrow streets of the old Stone Town with time for shopping.

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TAKE A TOUR AND CRUISE

This is a combination of the Stone Town tour and a sunset cruise. Begin in the afternoon in Stone Town and visit Zanzibar’s colourful market before stopping at the cathedral which stands on the site of a past slave market, its high altar on the exact spot where the whipping post stood. Then stop at the residence of the late Sultans of Zanzibar before taking a stroll through the narrow streets of the old Stone Town.

Later in the evening you take a ride in one of the traditional sailing boats used for centuries for carrying cargo between Zanzibar and the Arabian Gulf. The boat ride will give you an insight into the real Zanzibar. Sit back and relax, enjoy the tropical breezes and crystal clear turquoise waters and watch the sun go down while sipping a drink accompanied by snacks.

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Dine in Style

If you want to begin your holiday in style, or end it on a romantic note, this evening trip on a traditional Arab dhow is simply perfect. You slip away from the quayside sipping sundowner cocktails and enjoying nibbling appetisers as you sail to Tudor creek with the setting sun against the giant Baobab trees providing great photo opportunities .

This memorable evening on-board the Arab dhow includes a delightful meal prepared by the chefs from the Tamarind Restaurant and when you have finished dining there is entertainment provided by a a live band, playing popular tunes for dancing under the canopy of stars. After a great evening you return to your hotel around midnight.

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Everyone's cup of tea

Kiambethu, one of Kenya's oldest tea farms, is situated 25 miles from Nairobi and dates back to 1910. The present house, set amid colourful gardens, has been home to four generations and at this real, family-run business, you get to enjoy a 'tea luncheon' with the owners, Marcus and Fiona Mitchell, who will tell you all about their lives on the farm.

A visit to Kiambethu farm makes a memorable half day excursion and includes the superb buffet. During your visit you will get a great insight into the growing and making of tea. Accompanied by the resident guide, you can also take a walk into the indigenous forest to learn about the plants and how they are used and watch the Colobus monkeys and birds or just enjoy the sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills.

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Island Adventures

This full day excursion offers the widest variety of experiences, including a cruise on board a beautiful, Arabian Style dhow, all diving and snorkelling equipment provided. The traditionally dressed crew and captain welcome you on board then you sail away looking out for dolphins before beginning guided dives and swims in protected waters.

Fruits, water and juices are available on the Dhow and lunch is in a private restaurant on Wasini Island. Choices of traditional seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes are served followed by tropical fruits, Arabic coffee and traditional simsim sweets. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy relax around the lazy lagoon pool, visit the island community project or explore deep into the mangroves.

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Sunset on the Zambezi

This Zambezi River Sundowner cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of this majestic river, which is the fourth longest river in the whole of Africa. On the Zambezi River you also have the opportunity for activites such as kayaking, canoe trips, cruises and daily floats on both the Zimbabwe and Zambian sides but this cruise is a great way to end any day.

You have the chance of seeing a variety of game from the boat including hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino in their natural habitat, as well as viewing lots of exotic and colourful bird species. On this popular cruise you will enjoy finger snacks, beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks. There are also great photo opportunities against often spectacular African sunsets.

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