8D5N Best of South Africa - Kruger & Sun City

01 Sep 2006 - 31 March 2007 (Daily Departure - 2 to go)

• Day 01: Singapore / Johannesburg (meal on board)
  Your South African Holidays begins with a pleasant flight to Johannesburg via Hong Kong.
   

• Day 02: Arrive Johannesburg
  Upon arrival in Johannesburg International Airport, you will be meet and greet by Thompsons Gateway Representative. Hop on to your shuttle bus to Sun City. Upon arrival, your day is at leisure. Today, you may discover the many myths and legends from Africa’s distant past, which surround The Lost City, a photographer’s dream come true with its magnificent ancient architecture and beautiful landscapes. For those who would like to try their luck in winnings, there are many casinos and jackpots available here.
  Overnight: Sun City Main Hotel (5* category)
   

• Day 03: Sun City / Johannesburg (Breakfast)
  In the late afternoon, take the shuttle bus back to Johannesburg International Airport. And connect the shuttle bus back to your hotel. Check in upon arrival. Rest of the day is at your leisure.
  Overnight: Sandton Sun Inter-Continental (5* category)
   

• Day 04: Johannesburg / Kruger National Park (Breakfast & Dinner)
  We leave Johannesburg at 07h00, heading north towards the vast wilderness of the Kruger National Park. After a short stop for tea we arrive at the safari hub of Hazyview, where you’ll climb aboard open safari vehicles. Game sightings begin virtually as soon as we enter the reserve, which is home to the ‘Big Five’ as well as 147 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. Enjoy spotting them during an afternoon open safari vehicle drive, before returning to the rest camp for dinner and your first night sleep in this famous patch of bushveld.
  Overnight: Rest Camp (3* Category) - no children under 8yrs allowed
   

• Day 05: Kruger National Park (Breakfast & Dinner)
  A full day seeking out Kruger’s creatures, big and small. They escape the full force of the African sun by retreating into dense bush, so the best game spotting opportunities are during game drives in the early morning and late afternoon. Follow the animals’ example by taking a midday siesta! Dinner is served in the Rest Camp.
  Overnight: Rest Camp (3* Category)
   

• Day 06: Kruger National Park / Johannesburg (Breakfast)
  Enjoy an early morning game drive then tuck into a hearty breakfast before returning to camp around mid morning. We then leave the park and travel back to Johannes-burg, arriving at around 19h00.
  Overnight: Sandton Sun Inter-Continental (5* category)
   

• Day 07: Johannesburg (Breakfast)
  In the morning, visit Gold Reef City (closed on Mondays), a reconstruction of Johannesburg during the Gold Rush era, built around a mine. Activities include a Victorian fun fair, miners¹ houses, brewery, pubs, restaurants and a stock exchange. Watch molten gold being poured and take a trip down an old mine shaft (no children under 5). Tribal dancing adds to the fun. After the tour, you will have an option to be dropped off at your hotel. Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Hong Kong.
   

• Day 08: Hong Kong / Singapore
  Arrive Singapore with fond memories and souvenirs of South Africa which cannot be found elsewhere in the world!

• Return economy class ticket for SIN / HKG / JNB / HKG / SIN and domestic and regional sectors as per itinerary.
• Meet & Greet by a Thompsons Gateway Representative upon arrival in South Africa.
• Accommodations in double / twin bedded rooms in hotels stated in itinerary or similar.
• Meals as per defined in itinerary.
• Airport, hotel & restaurant transfers as indicated in itinerary.
• Seat-In Coach tour as described in itinerary with a fully qualified tour driver guide.

• Other items not mention in the Package Includes list.
• Porterage at hotel or airport.
• All airport taxes.
• Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, room services, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, etc.

• Reservation & Deposit
  To place your reservation, a deposit of 50% is required. Payment of deposit indicates acceptance of booking and not confirmation of tour. Bookings are subject to availability and should not be regarded as confirmed until notification of confirmation is received.

• Payment & Cancellation Charges
  Full payment is required 30 days before departure. Failure to comply with this may result in cancellation. After a deposit has been made, any changes in the tour or departure dates will automatically be subjected to the above cancellation charges. Cancellation by tour members of confirmed bookings must be made in writing to avoid any misunderstanding and the following cancellation fees will be imposed: -

  Days of Notice                                  Prior to departure 30 - 21 days 21 - less before departure

  Cancellation Charges Per person 50% of the tour price 100% of the tour price

• Amendment Fees
  A charge equivalent of S$50 per booking will be levied for each amendment to a confirmed booking.
   

• Cancellation Of Tour By Company
  We guarantee tour departure upon receipt of your full tour payment. At time, due to low subscription for a particular tour, the company may choose to cancel the entire tour, In such cases, the company will refund any money paid by you.
   

• Refund And Unused Services
  No refund or exchange can be made in respect of accommodation, meals sightseeing tours, transport of any other services which are included in the tour fares but not utilized by the tour member.
   

• Passport & Visas
  It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure that they have a valid passport with the minimum 6 months validity from the date of departure. Relevant visas and vaccination may be required. Ample time must be given to us for application of visas, subject to granting of visas by respective embassies and immigration regulation upon arrival.
   

• Travel Insurance
  You are strongly recommended to arrange insurance coverage with respect to trip cancellation, personal baggage, personal accident, injury and illness to protect yourself, please check with us on the various insurance coverage schemes available through us.
  
  Note: Above rates are subject to change with or without prior notice