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Soweto & Madikwe Safari
Soweto & Madikwe Safari
BA

One way upgrade: London Heathrow - £1525, Manchester - £1605, Glasgow - £1605, Edinburgh - £1575, George Belfast City - 1569, Newcastle - £1605


Other Departures: Manchester - £2995, Glasgow - £2979, Edinburgh - £3059, George Belfast City - 3069, Newcastle - £2979


Highlights: Johannesburg - Madikwe Game Reserve


Itinerary:


Day 01: Johannesburg
Upon arrival you will be met by our driver for a short orientation and transferred to your Johannesburg hotel.
Maslow hotel B&B
Executive Suite - Double


The Maslow hotel, situated in the heart of Sandton's Financial District, and in close proximity to the Gautrain Station and Nelson Mandela Square, offers exceptional location and a modern design. The Maslow is the hotel of choice for business professionals due to its location, facilities and oasis gardens that surround the hotel. All the senses have been catered for, ranging from the alluring Lacuna Bar which now offers U-MAI, a pop-up sushi bar; the tempting Lacuna Bistro; calming lounges and tranquil spa. The hotel also offers conference and meeting facilities which include a ballroom, an auditorium and state of the art conference and meeting rooms. The modern en-suite bedrooms incorporate every modern convenience with attention given to physical comfort. All rooms offer air-conditioning, as well as a rain shower, coffee machine, tea/coffee station, 40-inch LCD television with satellite channels, telephone, laptop safe, mini bar fridge, hairdryer and luxury amenities. The hotel also offers complimentary uncapped Wi-Fi and a unique transit lounge, Wayfarer, for all its guests.


Exclusions:
All other meals.
Beverages.
Items of a personal nature.


Day 02: Johannesburg
After breakfast you will be taken on a full day tour.
Scheduled - Journey to Freedom - Full Day
Departs between 08h30 and 09h10.


Many South Africans gave much, some gave all, to achieve a truly democratic South Africa. Come join on this full day tour which shares some of the journey, pain and struggle of those heroes; witness the places, experience the diverse museums where these momentous, tumultuous years have been so well documented. Your day begins at the Kliptown Open Air Museum where delegates met in 1955 to adopt the Freedom Charter, now the cornerstone of the Bill of Rights and the South African Constitution. The next significant stop is the fascinating Regina Mundi 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. Your next stop is the Hector Pieterson Museum, where you start to unravel the cause of the devastating riots, before travelling past Mandela House, where you have the option of visiting this small museum (own account). Lunch in Soweto at a local restaurant. Then continue your journey driving past the affluent suburb of Diepkloof, which is in stark contrast to the lower income areas seen earlier in the day, en-route to the iconic Apartheid Museum. This is an interactive voyage of discovery, one which takes you from the dark days of whites only privilege, through to Nelson Mandela's historic release. The Apartheid Museum is a multimedia experience, with documentary film snippets, texts, sound clips and live accounts, recapturing life in the dark days of South Africa. It's a fascinating tour, filled with tales of bravery and sadness, but ultimately, it's a story with the right ending.


Your experience highlights:
Kliptown Open Air Museum
Regina Mundi Church
Hector Pieterson Museum
Mandela House (own account)
Lunch in Soweto at a local restaurant (own account)
Diepkloof
Apartheid Museum


Exclusions:
Gratuities for the guide.


Overnight: Maslow hotel BB
Executive Suite - Double


Day 03-05: Johannesburg - Madikwe Game Reserve.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Madikwe Game Reserve.
A beautiful drive with picturesque landscape.
3 Nights Rhulani Safari Lodge
Luxury Private Chalet - Double


The adventure begins the moment you arrive at Madikwe Game Reserve. An African welcome awaits you at the lodge. Creating Rhulani has been both stimulating and inspirational, they set out to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, to build a modern-day refuge, an oasis of calm, a place to nourish the soul and lift the spirit. Rhulani Safai Lodge invites you to experience the serenity and harmony of this special place. Succumb to the peace and tranquillity of this spectacular setting. Enjoy the total privacy of your own private plunge pool while you relax in the spacious luxury of your private chalet. The seven chalets are air-conditioned for warm summer evenings and have a Morso fireplace for the cool winter nights. All rooms are fully equipped with coffee and tea stations and a fully stocked bar fridge. The en-suite bathrooms have an oval bath, twin basins, and both indoor and outdoor showers.


Exclusions:
All beverages not explicitly mentioned as included, premium rated wines, spirits and imported champagnes, cigars and cigarettes.
Massages.
Bushwalks.
Laundry.
Curios.
Excursions.
Private vehicle.
Gratuities.


Day 06: Madikwe - Johannesburg
After breakfast you will be transferred to Johannesburg airport for your onward journey.


Excludes:
Optional activities
Items of personal nature



Offer Includes

  • Flights from London Heathrow with British Airways
  • Airport taxes
  • 2 nights accommodation in Maslow hotel B&B in an Executive Suite
  • Soweto Tour
  • Soweto Tour HIghlights - Regina Mundi RCC, Hector Pieterson Museum & Apartheid Museum.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Rhulani Safari Lodge in a Luxury Private Chalet
  • All inclusive on Safari
  • 2 days Game drives
  • Well stocked minibar in your room
  • Selected local drinks
  • Madikwe Conservation Levy
  • Madikwe Game Reserve Gate Entry Fee
  • English speaking guide
  • Transfers

Meal Plans

  • As per Itinerary