Highlights of the tour
- A complete all inclusive exotic tour
- Stay in top quality hotels
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotels.
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Daily local / International / Western / Continental / Indian Veg - Non veg lunches
Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners
- Services of professional and experienced Tour Manager traveling with you throughout your tour.
KENYA
- Stay 01 night at Sweet Waters
- Enjoy meals in the comfort of your lodges in Kenya
- Stay 02 nights in Masai Mara - The Word famous game reserve
- Once in a lifetime chance to see the “Big Five” – Rhinos, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes and Lions
- Stay 01 night at the Naivasha Lodge at Naivasha.
- Extensive game drives included to experience the wild from up close.
- Photograph yourself at the Equator.
- Black Rhinos, White Rhinos, Waterbucks, Wild Buffaloes, Baboons, etc.
- Stay 02night in Nairobi - the capital of Kenya
Visit Langata Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
Visit Nairobi Animal Orphanage
SOUTH AFRICA
- Stay 03 nights at scenic Cape Town
- Ride the cable car to the top of the beautiful Table Mountain for breathtaking views.
- Guided city tour of Cape Town
- Visit the famous Victoria and the Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town’s biggest tourist attraction
- Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Exciting tour to the Cape of Good Hope
- Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island.
- Visit Cape Point where the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean meet
- View the Jackass penguins at Boulders beach
- Visit Simons’s Town
- Stay 02 nights at Knysna – paradise on Earth Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon
- Visit Cango Caves - beautiful stalagmite and stalactitte formations
- Stay 01 night at Johannesburg and enjoy an orientation tour
Itinerary
Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi in the morning; You will be met after clearing with immigration formalities and transferred to your city hotel. Later, visit Giraffe Centre.
Dinner at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel Tamarind Tree in Nairobi (D)
Nairobi - OlPejeta
After breakfast, check out & visit Nairobi Animal Orphanage. Later, drive to Sweetwater's Game Sanctuary arriving in time for lunch at Sweetwater's Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private OlPejeta Conservancy, Sweetwater's Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Afternoon game drives - cum - visit to the rescued chimpanzees’- and black rhino’s sanctuaries. The beautiful Sweetwater's Tented Camp lies in the heart of this privately owned 24,000 acre ranch with magnificent views across the wildlife- studded plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya. Host to all the members of the ‘Big Five' (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), the conservancy has a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any Kenyan national park and is At the forefront of the Kenyan conservancy programme, the conservancy boasts the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, hosts the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Kenya, and shelters large numbers of rare and endangered species.
Dinner and overnight at Sweet Waters Club in Sweet Waters. (B,LL,LD)
OlPejeta – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha where you will arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy boat ride in Lake Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Club in Naivasha. (B,LL,D)
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara Game Reserve
Breakfast will be served at the lodge. After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check in at the camp. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at your lodge.
Dinner and Overnight at Azure Mara Haven Lodge in Masia Mara (B,LL,D)
Full day of game-viewing!
After breakfast, proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After a sumptuous lunch at your lodge, proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous 'Big 5'. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge
All meals and Overnight at Azure Mara Haven Lodge in Masai Mara (B,LL,LD)
Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi and arrive in time for lunch at an Indian Restaurant. After lunch, orientation city tour of Nairobi
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel Tamarind Tree in Nairobi. (B,L,D)
Farewell and on to picturesque Cape Town – South Africa
After breakfast this morning, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Capetown. (flight cost not included). Arrive into Cape Town late afternoon, proceed to your hotel and check in.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Cape Town. (B,PL,D)
Enjoy the city sights of Cape Town on a guided city tour. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain
After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed on an exciting guided city tour of this beautiful city with the majestic Table Mountain in the backdrop. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and coastline. Then through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum, with its famed Bushmen exhibits, the Castle and other interesting sights.
Enjoy lunch. Then visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa’s most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants
Enjoy lunch
Today, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Cape Town. (B,LL,LD)
Visit the famous Cape of Good Hope. See the Jackass penguins. Visit Simon’s Town.
Today morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a full day Tour of Cape Point. We flank the cold Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbour still has a charm of days gone by. Enjoy half an hour cruise to “Seal Island”.
We now continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and stop to see the Jackass penguin colony, which has become well established, at Boulders beach near Simon’s town. Then we travel onwards until we reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it “the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe”. And rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South Africa. Evening free at leisure.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Cape Town. (B,LL,D)
Onto Knysna. Enjoy Lagoon Cruise
After breakfast, check out from the Hotel & proceed to Knysna via Mossel Bay situated exactly half way between Cape Town – the provincial capital of the Western Cape Province – and Port Elizabeth. After Lunch continue your drive to Knysna. On arrival transfer to the Hotel & check in. Later in the evening enjoy a beautiful cruise on the Knysna Lagoon.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Knysna. (B,LL,D)
Visit an Ostrich Farm and Cheetah Ranch.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, drive to Oudtshoorn. On arrival into Oudtshoorn. proceed to the Ostrich Farm where you can enjoy shows performed by well-trained birds. You also have the opportunity to ride this magnificent bird and try your luck at breaking an ostrich egg, which is an impossible task. Enjoy local lunch. After this exciting visit, drive to the ‘Cheetah Ranch’, where you marvel at the grace and beauty of the world’s fastest animal. Visit the famous Cango Caves, where the stalactite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight. Drive Back to Knysna.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Knysna. (B,LL,D)
Onto Johannesburg.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, checkout & proceed to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. (Flight cost not included). On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, proceed for lunch and enjoy a panoramic orientation tour of Johannesburg. Later proceed to the Hotel and check in. .
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Johannesburg. (B,LL,D)
Farewell !
After an American breakfast check out and drive to Airport to board your flight and return home with wonderful memories of tour, which we’re sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
Tour Cost & Date
| TOUR COST (FEB to MAR 2022 departures) | |
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3199.00 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 950.00 |
| TOUR COST (JUNE 2022 departures) | |
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3149.00 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 950.00 |
| TOUR COST (JULY 2022 departures) | |
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3599.00 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 1100.00 |
| TOUR COST (AUG & SEP 2022 departure ) | |
| Land Cost | |
| Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3649.00 |
| Single Supplement | US$ 1100.00 |
NOTE
| DEPARTURE DATES 2022 | |
| February | 20 |
| March | 18 |
| June | 06 |
| July | 11 |
| August | 08 |
| September | 05 |
NOTE
Tour info
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEINGS & EXCURSIONS
| KENYA | |
Mt. Kenya |
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OlPajeta |
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Naivasha |
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Masai Mara |
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Nairobi |
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| SOUTH AFRICA | |
Cape Town |
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Knysna |
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Johannesburg |
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ACCOMMODATION
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Tamarind Tree or Similar in Nairobi.
- 01 night accommodation at Sweet Waters camp or similar in Sweet Waters.
- 01 night accommodation at Lake Naivasha country club or similar in Naivasha.
- 02 night’s accommodation at Azure Mara Haven Lodge or similar in Masai Mara
- 01 night’s accommodation at Hotel Tamarind Tree or similar in Nairobi.
- 03 night’s accommodation at Hotel President or similar in Cape Town
- 02 night’s accommodation at Hotel Knysna Log Inn or similar in Knysna.
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Mondior or similar in Johannesburg.
MEALS
- Daily buffet breakfasts in the hotel except on Day 01
- Daily local / International / Western / Continental / Indian Veg - Non veg lunches
- Daily Indian / Jain / local / Western Veg – Non Veg dinners
TRANSPORTATION
- Kenya – All Transfers and excursions as specified 4x4 land cruiser. Please note Safari vehicles in Kenya are NOT air conditioned.
- South Africa – All transfers and excursions as specified in the itinerary will be by an air conditioned coach
TOUR MANAGER
- Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout your tour
TIPS, PORTERAGE, WATER
- Tips to driver and guides
- Porterage of 1 bag (20 Kgs) per person at hotels only
- 1 bottle of water (1 Ltr) per person per day
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- COST OF AIR TICKETS.
- COST OF VISAS to travel on this tour
- MEDICAL/TRAVEL Insurance
- Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team. The same is subject to availability of seats & class for the given dates & ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking.
- Cost of Transfer: The individual arrival & departure transfer in case you are not arriving / departing as per group ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE timings.
- Early Check in / Late Check out.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porter age, laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, mini bar, telephone calls, pay channels etc.
- Meals other than what is mentioned in your itinerary.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in ‘What your tour price includes’.
- Group is operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying guests travelling together.
IMPORTANT
- All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25 full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on another departure date.
- Check for detail cancellation rules in our booking form.
- Updating of Mileage is subject to Airlines terms & conditions in group fare.
- We request the airlines for your preferred seats however this is as per their policy and at their discretion to confirm the same.
- Keeping in view of Luggage compartment of coach & Internal Flight regulations, we strongly recommend you to carry only medium size Bag of 20kg and 1 carryon bag of 5 kg per person.
- The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate.
- Air Tours Holidays are not responsible for granting of visas and are only a facilitator in the visa application process and any situations arises out of delay in granting visa by the consulate/embassy.
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
- USA Citizens : Multiple entry Kenya Visa
- Green Card Holders : Multiple entry Kenya & South Africa Visa
- Indian National : Multiple entry Kenya & South Africa Visa
- As per the Consulate/Embassy requirement one has to procure yellow fever vaccination certificate.
- Cost of above mentioned Visas & Health Certificate is not included in your Tour cost
Points to be noted
- Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be payable by the passengers. Air Tours will not be liable for the same.
- The Company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, injury, accident, death, delay, breakdown or irregularity which may occur in carrying out of the tour arrangement.
- Management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses due to delay or changes in train, plane, bus, ship or other services, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised or substitute a hotel of similar class if deemed advisable or necessary.
- For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary, however all the other services will remain the same.
- The Tour Cost is combination of all the arrangement and hence cannot be calculated on individual service basis. Tour cost is one component and not calculated on individually.
- Single Room Supplement charges will be applicable in case any of the guest cancel the reservations sharing room together.
- Air Tours will not be liable in any loss of baggage by the Airline.
- Please refer to the booking form for detailed ‘Terms and Conditions’.
CHILD POLICY::
New regulations for families travelling with children to and from South Africa
The South African immigration department has expressed concern about the growing issue of global child trafficking and has announced new requirements for adults travelling with children under the age of 18, which will take effect from
1 June 2015. Parents travelling with children would now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit.
South Africa does not have a "no bed" policy for children. Children will be accommodated on a standard bed, a roll away bed or a sleeper couch.
MEDICAL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out BEFORE you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORSEEN EVENTS
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are releases within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimate to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation charges:
| Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 500 Per Person |
| Full payment to be made | 60 days prior to departure |
| Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
| Cancellation between 59 – 45 days prior to departure | 30% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation between 44 – 30 days prior to departure | 60% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation between 29 – 15 days prior to departure | 75% of the total tour cost per person |
| Cancellation 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Mandatory travel requirements:
Keeping in view the safety of all travelers and as per the requirement of various countries, only people who have completed both the vaccinations at least 14 days before the travel date will be allow on the tour.
Cancellation due to Border Closures:
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Airtours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of USD 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount
The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and / or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company. Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.
Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.