Travelpack

❈Highlights: Johannesburg - Pilanesberg - Cape Town

❈Hotel featured:
⬥Hotel Sky Sandton
⬥The Portswood Hotel 4*

❈Itinerary:
➳Thu 08 Aug 2024: South Africa
Flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg or Tambo Airport

➳Fri 09 Aug 2024: Arrival in Johannesburg
Private Airport Transfer.
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Sandton.
Rooms | 1 x Double Junior Executive Room - Standard Meal Plan | Breakfast

➳Sat 10 Aug 2024: Scheduled - Journey to Freedom Full Day
Depart Time : 07h00 Return Time : 18h00
Depart Days: TUE THU SAT SUN
Inclusions: Hector Pieterson Memorial & Museum and Apartheid Museum
Many South Africans gave much, and some gave all, to achieve a truly democratic South Africa. Come join this full-day tour which shares some of the journey, pain, and struggle of those heroes; witness the places, and experience the diverse museums where these momentous, tumultuous years have been so well documented. The 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, the site of so many of the underground meetings of the then-banned political parties. Standing in here, guests will 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.
The next stop is the Hector Pieterson Museum, which starts to unravel the cause of the devastating riots, before traveling past Mandela House, where guests have the option of visiting this small museum (own account). Lunch in Soweto at a local restaurant. Then continue the 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 guests 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 is a fascinating tour, filled with tales of bravery and sadness, but ultimately, it is 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
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Sandton.
Rooms | 1 x Double Junior Executive Room - Standard Meal Plan | Breakfast

➳Sun 11 Aug 2024: Scheduled Full Day - Safari Tour - Pilannesbueg
Depart Time: 06h30 Return Time : 16h30Inclusions: Pilanesberg Game Reserve Entrance fee onlyThe day begins early with a professionally guided, closed-vehicle game drive into Big Five country: the Pilanesberg National Park. Who knows which of the Big or Little Five guests will see?
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Sandton
Rooms | 1 x Double Junior Executive Room - Standard Meal Plan | Breakfast

➳Mon 12 Aug 2024: Scheduled Full Day - History of Humankind & Lesedi Cultural Tour
Depart Time : 07h00 Return Time : 16h00
Depart Days: WED FRI SUN
Inclusions: Maropeng & Lesedi Including lunch
Notes: "Scheduled History Of Humankind & Lesedi Culture.
Going right back to the beginnings, to the exceptional World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind.
The superb Maropeng Visitor Centre is truly an exciting, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and ancestors over the past few million years.
From past to present, guests will be exploring Five cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village, the heart and home to families of a range of African tribes, all living harmoniously in traditional homesteads.
Guests will be right there experiencing the warmth and hospitality of people from the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho, and Pedi cultures.
The multilingual, multi-visual orientation depicts the history of South Africa and will deepen guests' understanding of the complexity of the multicultural community. Guests will enjoy a traditional African meal, a fine way to round off a day of new experiences and fresh insights
Your experience highlights:
World Heritage Site of The Cradle of Humankind
Maropeng Visitor Centre
Lesedi Cultural Village
Traditional African meal
Accommodation: Hotel Sky Sandton.
Duration: 4 Nights.
Rooms | 1 x Double Junior Executive Room - Standard Meal Plan | Half Board

➳Tue 13 Aug 2024: Johannesburg - Cape Town - Scheduled - African Dinner & Drumming Experience - Half Day
Private Airport Hotel.
Depart Time: 18h00 Return Time: 23h00 - Set Menu.
Inclusions: Return transfers to and from Cape Town City Bowl, ..
Exclusions: All alcoholic beverages
Join a fun-filled evening of interactive entertainment and delectable food at Gold Restaurant.
Sample a set Cape Malay / African style menu which is served at the table in sharing and individual portions.
The evening starts with an interactive djembe drumming session followed by a traditional soothing hand-washing ceremony.
A professional djembe drum instructor will teach guests how to play the basic rhythms of the djembe drum.
Live entertainment during dinner includes a Mali puppet show which involves storytelling with singers, dancers, puppets and musicians.
The final performance is by the waiters and kitchen staff who will entertain guests with some local songs and dances.
Accommodation: The Potswood Hotel.
Duration: 4 Nights.
Rooms | 1 x Double Deluxe Room - Standard Meal Plan | Half Board

➳Wed 14 Aug 2024: Scheduled Full Day Walk to Freedom Tour
Depart Time : 08h00 Return Time : 18h00
Inclusions: District Six Museum, Robben Island Tickets, Townsh ...
Drive past the Slave Lodge and City Hall to view Mandela Statue, the site of the first-ever public speech Nelson Mandela delivered after his release from prison.
Visit the riveting District Six Museum and travel through the District Six Site (the Museum is closed on Sundays & Public Holidays) for a sharp reminder of the past.
Tour Langa Township, the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape, visiting the local market Gugu Sthebe, where the community showcases their skills and various projects including arts & crafts.
Thereafter continue to see the informal housing as well as new housing developments under way. A visit to Robben Island in the afternoon.
Cruel home of Nelson Mandela for so many years, it's a highly charged and emotional moment when guests visit the site of this suffering, and realize how far South Africa has come from those days.
YOUR EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
District Six Museum (closed Sundays)
Langa Township local market
Arts & Crafts Center
B&B and creche
Robben Island.
Accommodation: The Potswood Hotel.
Rooms | 1 x Double Deluxe Room - Standard Meal Plan |Breakfast

➳Thu 15 Aug 2024: Private - 2 hours - A Conversation with Christo Brand (Small Group Conversation)
Days of Operation: any day subject to Christos availability
Meeting point: the restaurant/hotel of your choice
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Starting time: flexible - lunch normally 1230 / 1300; dinner 1900 / 1930
Join Christo Brand for drinks, lunch, or dinner and hear Christo share his story and insights into his life with Nelson Mandela.
During the meal, Christo will share his unique story from when he grew up on a farm, moved to the city at the age of 12, joined the prison service after Matric, was sent to Robben Island at the age of 19, and met Nelson Mandela for the first time.
Then how their relationship grew and developed through mutual respect and trust for each other. He will share fascinating insights into the life of Mandela from Prisoner to President - and how the 2 men stayed in touch right until Mandela passed away, and Christo was a guest of the family at his funeral.
It is a unique story of a young, white, Afrikaans-speaking warder who befriended an elderly, black, Xhosa-speaking prisoner.

Two men who should have hated each other but instead became close friends.
Afternoon Hop on Hop off Cape Town Red Bus.
South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature.
With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to make over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'.
Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.
Included Excursions Tickets.
Included Bus Ticket Only.
Included Table Mountain Cable car Ticket Only.
Accommodation: The Potswood Hotel.
Rooms | 1 x Double Deluxe Room - Standard Meal Plan | Half Board

➳Fri 16 Aug 2024: Scheduled - Winelands BBQ (Braai) & Wine Tasting Experience - Full Day
Depart Time : 08h00 Return Time : 17h00
Depart Days: THU
Inclusions: 1 Wine tasting and a BBQ (Braai) lunch), 1 Cheese
Exclusions: All other beverages.
This is an authentic, local experience on a day out in the picturesque Cape Winelands. Visit a local cheesery that specializes in the production of handmade, full-flavored cheeses paired with a wine tasting, followed by a visit to the Franschhoek Valley with its breathtaking scenery and warm hospitality for a second wine tasting.
Enjoy a typical South African Braai on a boutique-style wine estate, beautifully set amongst the vineyards, before returning to Cape Town in the afternoon.
Accommodation: The Potswood Hotel
Rooms | 1 x Double Deluxe Room - Standard Meal Plan | Half Board

➳Sat 17 Aug 2024: Departure

❈Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £125pp
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❈Terms & Conditions
Price based on 2 adults sharing basis
Subject to Availability

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