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Friends and Families 2023 - South African Adventure

May 20, 2023 to May 30, 2023
*Optional Extension to Victoria Falls 5/30/2022 - 6/2/2023
 
 
 
Welcome to the Friends and Families 2023 - South African Adventure 
Booking Page!

 


  What's included in this trip:
  • 9 Nights Hotel/lodge accommodation (Full itinerary link)
    • 2 Nights in Johannesburg, South Africa -  Da Vinci Hotel & Suites
      • Day 1 - Welcome dinner at a Nelson Mandela Square restaurant

      • Day 2 - Half day tour of Soweto (B, L) 
    • 2 Nights in Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa - Kapama River Lodge  
      • Day 3 -4 - 2 Morning and 1 afternoon game drive.  All meals included at lodge.
    • 5 Nights in Cape Town, South Africa - The Table Bay Hotel, luxury room 
      • Day 5 - Cable car to the summit of legendary Table Mountain
      • Day 6 - Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula w/ Hout Bay  cruise (weather dependent)    (B, L) 
      • Day 7 - Day of Leisure (B, D) 
      • Day 8 - Full day Robben Island Tour & Langa Township Tour  (B only) 
      • Day 9 - Day of Leisure w/Farewell dinner at Gold Restaurant (dinner and interactive drumming)  (B, D) 
  • All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach with driver (Any individuals travelling
    outside the group arrangement must organize own transportation)
  • Services of a qualified English speaking guides on transfers and day tours
  • Arrival Meet /Greet assistance
  • Entrance fees and game activities as per the itinerary
  • Government/local taxes at existing rates
  • Meals as indicated on itinerary (B-full breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
  • Hotel and airport porterage
 
Note: $500 non-refundable deposit required at booking

What's not included:

  • Travel Insurance
  • Round trip International airfare to/from South Africa
  • Internal Flights within South Africa
  • Meals unless listed in itinerary and all drinks
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Optional tours and excursions
  • Visa/passport handling fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Early check-in and late check-out (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am)
  • Local taxes, departure taxes and service charges 
  • Extra Nights
  • Covid Test
 
 

Options Available:

 
Feel free to contact me for additional options for your trip.  Below are some that you can select on the website.  
  • Travel Protection Plan Quote - Travel Protection is available from the supplier at the time of booking.  Once your package is submitted with your selection of an additional travel protection option, we will include it with the booking.
  • NEW - Optional Extension To Victoria Falls – 2 or 3 Nights
 
 

Terms and Conditions:

  • Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Prices subject to change until booked
  • Payment plan dates offered are suggested but a payment portal option to schedule your payments will be provided upon completion of booking.
  • Travel protection is optional  BUT STRONGLY ADVISED.  
  • Making your reservation for this package signifies your acceptance of these specific terms and conditions,  our supplier's and TYW Travel's full terms - click here to view full terms
  • You may prepay at anytime without penalty however the trip must be paid in full  no later than 90 days prior to departure..
  • Your reservation is made based upon your requested occupancy level.  Should the occupancy change after the booking is confirmed, the remaining roommate(s) agree to  either:
    • Find a replacement roommate;
    • Pay the revised rate;
    • Cancel (subject to cancellation fees).
  • The purchase of travel protection is recommended to protect your financial investment.
 

Cancellation policy:

TYWTravel does not charge a separate fee for cancellation.  You are only responsible for each Supplier's (Resort/Hotel, Air, etc) cancellation fees if applicable.  
 
Supplier Cancellation policy:

II. LAND ARRANGEMENTS:
Goway Travel General Group Land penalties*
More than 91 days prior to departure  loss of non-refundable deposits
Between 90-66 days prior to departure  75% of gross tour price
65 days or less prior to departure  100% non-refundable
Important Note: Cancellation penalties for some travel arrangements may differ from our general
conditions. In this occurrence, you will be advised of these addendums at the time of confirmation or prior
to any penalties becoming applicable and as soon as we are notified of these special conditions.

 

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 AND IMPACT ON TRAVEL

Please be advised the travel Itinerary is for travel with COVID-19 being a known global risk.

You and/or your travel group should be aware that COVID-19 and the health and security measures around COVID-19 may impact elements of your trip and influence the operation of some travel services. The country you and your group reside in, the country or countries you are traveling to or via, and the airline(s) you are traveling on may all have strict requirements on travel to limit the spread of COVID-19.

These requirements may include but are not limited to:

  • Wearing masks at airports, while in flight, and when out in public

  • Active testing for COVID-19 that may include blood testing before permission is granted to board any flight or enter a country.

  • Being able to show proof of heath via formalized means (Certificate or similar)

  • Subject to screening on arrival at your destination country or any transit county.

  • Subject to quarantine periods in any country subject to screening results.

  • Changing restrictions on sightseeing due to closures or other public health concerns.

  • Subject to limitation/restrictions on travel to the destination by your county of residence/citizenship.

  • Possible compulsory quarantine on return to your country of residence/citizenship.

 

COVID-19 is causing constant and ongoing changes in the application of the above types of measures and the way an airline, airport, or country chooses to deal with the threat of COVID is constantly changing.

 

It is the individuals' responsibility to keep themselves informed of all requirements concerning their trip and any COVID-19 based restrictions, and we suggest these are constantly monitored right up until departure, as they can change at any time. The same applies to any travel companions and all members of a group who may be traveling.

 

Neither TYW Travel nor its travel suppliers are liable for any loss due to failure to read and understand this information, as the considerations included in this document, might be critical to your upcoming trip.

 

For more information, please click here to visit the US State Department website.  


Available Packages

9 Night Johannesburg/ Kapama/Cape Town w/ Hotel/lodge accommodations & tours (Double Occ)
Unavailable as of February 28, 2023

$3,850.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

  • 9 Nights Hotel/lodge accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share
    • 2 Nights in Johannesburg, South Africa -  Da Vinci Hotel & Suites
      • Welcome dinner

      • Half day tour of Soweto
    • 2 Nights in Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa - Kapama River Lodge  
      • 2 Morning and 1 afternoon game drive.  All meals include at lodge.
    • 5 Nights in Cape Town, South Africa - The Table Bay Hotel, luxury room 
      • Cable car to the summit of legendary Table Mountain
      • Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula w/ Hout Bay  cruise (weather dependent) 
      • Full day Robben Island Tour & Langa Township Tour
      • Farewell dinner at Gold Restaurant (dinner and interactive drumming) 
  • 16 meals included

9 Night Johannesburg/ Kapama/Cape Town w/ Hotel/lodge accommodations & tours (Single Occ)
Unavailable as of February 28, 2023

$5,210.00
Deposit: $500.00 per person

  • 9 Nights Hotel/lodge accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share
    • 2 Nights in Johannesburg, South Africa -  Da Vinci Hotel & Suites
      • Welcome dinner

      • Half day tour of Soweto
    • 2 Nights in Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa - Kapama River Lodge  
      • 2 Morning and 1 afternoon game drive.  All meals include at lodge.
    • 5 Nights in Cape Town, South Africa - The Table Bay Hotel, luxury room 
      • Cable car to the summit of legendary Table Mountain
      • Full day tour of the Cape Peninsula w/ Hout Bay  cruise (weather dependent) 
      • Full day Robben Island Tour & Langa Township Tour
      • Farewell dinner at Gold Restaurant (dinner and interactive drumming) 
  • 16 meals included

Extra Options

Optional Extension To Victoria Falls – 2 Nights @ Palm River Hotel (Double Occ)
Unavailable as of June 23, 2023

$980.00

On arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe you are transferred to your lodge on the Zimbabwe side of the falls and check in for the next two nights.

The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - the smoke that thunders and the falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria Falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world.  It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water plummet over the edge every minute. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.

Includes:

  • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi Explorer  -  watch hippo, crocodiles and other animals which come down to the river’s edge in the early evening to quench their thirst.
  • Morning Tour of the Victoria Falls
  • Dinner at the Boma Restaurant

 

Optional Extension To Victoria Falls – 2 Nights @ Palm River Hotel (Single Occ)
Unavailable as of June 23, 2023

$1,220.00

On arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe you are transferred to your lodge on the Zimbabwe side of the falls and check in for the next two nights.

The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - the smoke that thunders and the falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria Falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world.  It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water plummet over the edge every minute. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.

Includes:

  • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi Explorer  -  watch hippo, crocodiles and other animals which come down to the river’s edge in the early evening to quench their thirst.
  • Morning Tour of the Victoria Falls
  • Dinner at the Boma Restaurant

 

Optional Extension To Victoria Falls – 3 Nights @ Palm River Hotel (Double Occ)
Unavailable as of June 23, 2023

$1,495.00

On arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe you are transferred to your lodge on the Zimbabwe side of the falls and check in for the next two nights.

The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - the smoke that thunders and the falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria Falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world.  It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water plummet over the edge every minute. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.

Includes:

  • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi Explorer  -  watch hippo, crocodiles and other animals which come down to the river’s edge in the early evening to quench their thirst.
  • Morning Tour of the Victoria Falls
  • Dinner at the Boma Restaurant
  • Chobe National Park - Enjoy a boat cruise, lunch and an afternoon game drive

 

Optional Extension To Victoria Falls – 3 Nights @ Palm River Hotel (Single Occ)
Unavailable as of June 23, 2023

$1,850.00

On arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe you are transferred to your lodge on the Zimbabwe side of the falls and check in for the next two nights.

The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" - the smoke that thunders and the falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria Falls is 1 708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world.  It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water plummet over the edge every minute. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.

Includes:

  • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi Explorer  -  watch hippo, crocodiles and other animals which come down to the river’s edge in the early evening to quench their thirst.
  • Morning Tour of the Victoria Falls
  • Dinner at the Boma Restaurant
  • Chobe National Park - Enjoy a boat cruise, lunch and an afternoon game drive

 

Travel Protection - Estimate Only
Unavailable as of June 23, 2023

$0.00

Add this option and we will contact you with a custom quote.

 

Here's 5 reasons you might need travel insurance, if you haven't opted in already:
  1. Emergencies while traveling – can happen to loved ones at home or to you and your fellow travelers during your trip
  2. Conflicts in schedules – it's hard to anticipate what future events you may need to attend
  3. Illness or injury – who wants to travel with a sprained ankle?
  4. Lifestyle changes – it's inevitable. Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. 
  5. Severe weather – here or there!