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Best of South African Gastronomy Tour – 20Nights/21Days

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20Nights/ 21Days
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Holiday information

Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa and meet your guide. Transfer to the Sun City, the world−renowned “Kingdom of Pleasure”, unique with its expanisve grounds, attractions and activities and luxury accommodation.

visit the Diamond Mine at Cullinan − take a tour and learn how this precious mineral is extracted and processed. Next visit the Lesedi Cultural Village (“Lesedi” meaning “light”) set in the pristine bushveld and rocky hills close to Johannesburg. Learn about the Xhosa, dressed in their traditional white blankets and living in their traditional thatched rondawels, the Zulu, with their fighting sticks and cosy beehive huts, the colonial straw hats and thick and very colorful blankets of the Sotho, as well as the rhyth-­‐ mic drums and whistles of the Pedi people.

Depart for Pretoria, one of three capitals of South Africa and known as the city of Jacarandas. Visit the prestigious estate of the Rossouw family, leading maize and sugar bean farmers. They also have a chicken division with three broiler and two hen sites and one parent flock site.

Depart south to Cradock. This is sheep country and en route you will visit the sheep farm of Pienaar family. Their farm is called Klipplaatsfontein and Mega Merino Stud is one of the leading Merino studs in South Africa. Embryos from the Mega Merino Stud are sent to the main wool producing countries. These prime quality organically grown wools find their way to many  of the world’s main centres. Enjoy lunch with your farm hosts. Continue to the town of Cradock where this evening you are treated to Victorian elegance at the Victoria Manor.

 

Destination / Country Name :

Johannesburg, Sun City, Pretoria, Madikwe Game Reserve, Bothavile, Bloemfontein, Plettenbergbay, Oudsthoorn, Capetown

Place of Origin

Ex. Johannesburg

 

Holiday Type (Tagging)

Family Tour, Gastronomy Tour, Heritage Tour, Culinary Tour, Food Tour, Honeymoon Tour

No of Nights

20

Activities

#Gastronomytours #walking #Culinarytours #Foodtours #Cycling

Accommodation type

3-Star Hotel

Meals

Continental Breakfast

Head feedlot and a feed factory producing 6000 tonne per month. AGer the visit enjoy a relaxing lunch at the nearby Beckett farm. Later travel to Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free Sate and “the city of roses”

visit the farm of Johan van Greunen, a leading seed potato grower in the district of George. Johan also farms dairy cattle (Jerseys) and grows a variety of vegetables. A very special visit to the farm’s pre school is always a highlight. Next visit the strawberry operation of Mark and Janelle Miller. Depart aGer lunch for Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa, via the Outeniqua mountain pass.

Depart after breakfast for Cape Town travelling through the Klein Karoo and Calitzdorp, known for its extensive apricot orchards and port wines. Continue via Barrydale, Swellendam and Caledon to Cape Town − Caledon is one of the highest wheat producing areas in South Africa. A lunch stop will be made at Rouwil, a working sheep and wheat property. Later this aGernoon arrive in beautiful Cape Town. Dinner at leisure − there are a variety of restaurants to choose from in the Waterfront where your hotel is situated.

Depart after breakfast for Malmesbury and visit Cedric and Rene Stoch who farm Nguni cattle, the traditional African breed. They have the largest registered Nguni Stud in South Africa; with approximately 900 head. Malmesbury is situated in the Swartland, one of the major wheat production areas of South Africa. Continue on to Delheim Wine Estate and lunch in Stellenboch. This estate produces wine, dairy and mutton merino sheep.

Itinerary

Day 1

 Assemble at Chennai/Delhi Airport, Depart for Johannesburg, Overnight Stay in Flight. 

Day 2

Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa and meet your guide. Transfer to the Sun City, the world−renowned “Kingdom of Pleasure”, unique with its expanisve grounds, attractions and activities and luxury accommodation. Enjoy the day and evening free to relax.

Day 3

Enjoy the day and evening at leisure in Sun City − a pleasure par-­‐ adise in the heart of the African bush. Activities include visiting the Lost City, hot−air ballooning, golfing, attending an extravaganza or perhaps game viewing at nearby Pilanesberg Nature Reserve (activities not included). Dinner at your hotel this evening.

Day 4

Depart for Pretoria, one of three capitals of South Africa and known as the city of Jacarandas. Visit the prestigious estate of the Rossouw family, leading maize and sugar bean farmers. They also have a chicken division with three broiler and two hen sites and one parent flock site. Later check into your charming hotel and enjoy welcome drinks and dinner this evening.

Day 5

This morning visit the Diamond Mine at Cullinan − take a tour and learn how this precious mineral is extracted and processed. Next visit the Lesedi Cultural Village (“Lesedi” meaning “light”) set in the pristine bushveld and rocky hills close to Johannesburg. Learn about the Xhosa, dressed in their traditional white blankets and living in their traditional thatched rondawels, the Zulu, with their fighting sticks and cosy beehive huts, the colonial straw hats and thick and very colorful blankets of the Sotho, as well as the rhyth-­‐ mic drums and whistles of the Pedi people. The program includes traditional singing and dancing and lunch in the “Boma” − certainly a must for the full picture of South Africa’s cultural diversity. Later return to Pretoria.

 

 

Day 6

Depart for Tau Lodge situated in the Madikwe Game Reserve  on the Botswana border, surrounded by 75,000 ha of African Sandveld. This luxury lodge is positioned in the Groot Marico River in an area free from malaria and foot and mouth disease. Lunch Enroute

Tau Game Lodge was built in 1995 overlooking a vast natural waterhole that attracts a variety of game including the Lion. Enjoy a late aGernoon game drive with “sun−downers” in the bush.

Day 7 :

The day commences with an early morning game drive, followed by a well−deserved breakfast. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax at the pool or perhaps go on a game walk. Late in the aGernoon a further game drive in search of the “BIG FIVE”

− animals such as the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo!

Day 8

After an early breakfast, travel in an easterly direction via Zeerust and Lichtenburg to Bothaville and arrive late aGernoon. Bothaville is a small town but known as the “maize capital” and the head ofice of Grain South Africa is situated. This aGernoon you will spend time on the farm of your farm stay hosts. Zeerust is known for its cattle ranches, wheat, maize, tobacco and citrus fruit as well as Fluorite and Chromite mining − the largest pure red diamond was found in the region. Enjoy dinner on the farm with your hosts this evening.

Day 9

Most of today is spent at Nampo, the largest and most important agricultural show in South Africa, held at a site near Bothaville. All aspects of South African agriculture are represented here − truly a golden opportunity to meet the South African farming community in very convivial circumstances and share ideas. Naturally some prize stock will be on show. Return to your farm stay for the  evening.

Day 10

After an early breakfast, depart to visit the Sernick Group enter-­‐ prise comprising a Bonsmara Stud, a bull testing station, a 3200 AGer an early breakfast, depart to visit the Sernick Group enter-­‐ prise comprising a Bonsmara Stud, a bull testing station, a 3200  Ple†enbergbay head feedlot and a feed factory producing 6000 tonne per month. AGer the visit enjoy a relaxing lunch at the nearby Beckett farm. Later travel to Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free Sate and “the city of roses”. Arrive in the late aGernoon and relax before dinner.

 

Day 11

Depart south to Cradock. This is sheep country and en route you will visit the sheep farm of Pienaar family. Their farm is called Klipplaatsfontein and Mega Merino Stud is one of the leading Merino studs in South Africa. Embryos from the Mega Merino Stud are sent to the main wool producing countries. These prime quality organically grown wools find their way to many  of the world’s main centres. Enjoy lunch with your farm hosts. Continue to the town of Cradock where this evening you are treated to Victorian elegance at the Victoria Manor, furnished throughout with lovely antiques and oriental rugs.

Day 12

Depart after breakfast further south to Port Elizabeth and Humansdorp. You then travel along the scenic Garden Route to the Tsitsikama National Park where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores and where temperate high forest and fynbos roll down to the sea in an unspoiled verdant carpet. If weather permits a lunch stop will be made at Tstsikama National Park − Tstsikama means “ water begin” an explanation borne out by the high rainfall and the occurrence of many rivers.

and streams. Enjoy dinner at your scenic beachfront hotel.

Day 13

This morning enjoy a relaxed breakfast and the day at leisure in this coastal location. Perhaps visit the nearby Elephant Sanctuary where you can interact with and learn about these magnificent animals. Dinner at your hotel this evening.

Day 14

After breakfast visit the farm of Johan van Greunen, a leading seed potato grower in the district of George. Johan also farms dairy cattle (Jerseys) and grows a variety of vegetables. A very special visit to the farm’s pre school is always a highlight. Next visit the strawberry operation of Mark and Janelle Miller. Depart aGer lunch for Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of South Africa, via the Outeniqua mountain pass. This aGernoon visit Hooper High Gate Ostrich farm, a commercial and show farm and learn about their breeding program − for the daring there may be an opportunity to ride on an ostrich! Dinner will be at your hotel.

Day 15

Depart aGer breakfast for Cape Town travelling through the Klein Karoo and Calitzdorp, known for its extensive apricot orchards and port wines. Continue via Barrydale, Swellendam and Caledon to Cape Town − Caledon is one of the highest wheat producing areas in South Africa. A lunch stop will be made at Rouwil, a working sheep and wheat property. Later this aGernoon arrive in beautiful Cape Town. Dinner at leisure − there are a variety of restaurants to choose from in the Waterfront where your hotel is situated.

Day 16

Depart after breakfast for Malmesbury and visit Cedric and Rene Stoch who farm Nguni cattle, the traditional African breed. They have the largest registered Nguni Stud in South Africa; with approximately 900 head. Malmesbury is situated in the Swartland, one of the major wheat production areas of South Africa. Continue on to Delheim Wine Estate and lunch in Stellenboch. This estate produces wine, dairy and mutton merino sheep. Later return to your hotel and freshen up before enjoying a Farewell Dinner in the lively waterfront area.

Day 17

Depart on a full day of sightseeing. If the weather permits, ascend Table Mountain for spectacular views before travelling to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point for a memorable vista of the spot where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Later return to Cape Town via Simonstown with a stop at Boulders to visit the penguin colony. Return to your hotel later this aGernoon and enjoy the evening free to relax.

Day 18

Transfer from your hotel to Cape Town airport for your flight home or take the truly memorable tour extension to Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park, Botswana.

Day 19

Lost in Transit.

Day 20 -21

Arrive back to Delhi/ Chennai International Airport.

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Inclusions/Exclusions

COST INCLUDES :

  1.       Breakfast at all places and Meals as per described on the Itinerary
  2.       Accommodation on Twin Sharing basis at the Hotels mentioned or Similar
  3.       Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
  4.       All Currently applicable taxes.
    •         Tourist visa support
    •         Overseas Mediclaim

    Exclusions for all tours

    •         Air Fare / Train fare with taxes until specified in the Cost Inclusions.
    •         COVID test costs, if required by the destination of your visit.
    •         Vehicles quoted in the package will only cover Sightseeing / Places as mentioned in the itinerary and is not at Disposal, until specified. Extra usage of vehicle other than sightseeing mentioned in the Inclusion, will be charged extra.
    •         Travel Insurance and Meals other than those not specified in the above “cost includes”.
    •         Any expenses of Personal nature such as Mini bar items, Optional Tours, laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train), portage etc not forming the part of the given itinerary.
    •         Entrance Fees & Guide charges, until not included in “Cost Includes”.
    •         Any cost arising due to natural calamities such as, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), flight delays, on tour changes etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
    •         Any increase in taxes or fuel price OR seasonal surcharges (due to festival / events at the place of visit), leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. 
    •         Any on-tour changes / last minute changes while on tour, will be charged extra. Applicable cancellations will be levied in case of last minute cancellations as per hotel policy.
    •         5.00% Govt. Service Tax
    •         5.00% TCS as applicable (as per Government Regulations)
    •         Anything which is not mentioned in Cost Inclusions.

     

    MANDATORY NOTE for all tours

    Valid for Group Travel on a Minimum 20Adults Travelling together

    Preferable time of Travel : As highlighted under respective tour

 

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Request you to carry a valid Government approved photo ID to produce it at the time of check – in :- For Indian Residents — Voters ID, Aadhar Card or Passport and For Foreigners & Non-Resident Indians: Passport (MANDATORY) and OCI / PIO

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