Splash Out in South Africa

About the package

Who said it is impossible to combine intensive exploration and comfort? This itinerary is a proof of the exact opposite - we have prepared for you a luxurious individual journey across the Republic of South Africa. In 12 days you will taste all the famous attractions of this vast country including a wild safari and sun-drenched South African wine. However this expedition has another interesting thing - a ride on a luxuriously equipped colonial train with which you will go back in time without. If you still feel that you are missing something in the itinerary write to us and we will tailor the trip to your wishes.

We had the privilege to attend Palmyra's first ever trip to Syria organised by Mrs. and Mr. El Hassan back in 1991. They made our old dream come true and allowed us to witness the beuty of the country and its everyday life. We were well cattered for and the memories are life lasting. We have never experienced something like that since then. We wish all of your clients to take away similar memories from your trips. You've become true professionals in your business.

I am glad to say I can travel with Palmyra Tour. I've been traveling with them for well over 14 years to exotic countries like Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Sudan, Pakistan etc. I've never felt insecure and didn't have to worry about anything. Their ability to organise trips with great precision is highly appreciated and they always take the best precautions to ensure our safety on the road no matter where we travel. Level of provided services is outstanding even in the most exotic and remote areas. Despite my initial doubts many years ago they have always been able to arrange luxurious, hygienic and reliable places to stay. What's unique to Palmyra is the fact that their exploration tours are always acompanied by the company owner Mr. Hassan himself who happens to come from the Orient and so he knows the language, customs, traditions and realities of every country we travel to. There were a few complications along the road over the last years but he was always able to overcome them ellegantly and to satisfaction of all travelers in the group. I definitely recommend your services to demanding travelers!

1 day:	Flight departure from Prague
2 day:	Arrival at the destination, welcome by an English-speaking guide, transfer, accommodation, personal time off and overnight.
3 day:	Breakfast and full day trip to a vineyard area, where it will be possible to watch the production of wine from its beginning to the final bottle. Visit to the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, including lunch in one of the local restaurants and subsequent return to the hotel for overnight.
4 day:	Breakfast and departure for a day trip: visit to the diamond grinding mill, drive to the exclusive districts of Bantry Bay, Camps Bay and to the iconic Hout Bay. Transfer to Seal Island (weather permitting), lunch at a local seafood restaurant, transfer to the local National Park via Chapman Pass, afternoon viewing a colony of penguins on Boulders Beach and the naval town of Simon's. The day's itinerary ends with a tour of the breathtaking Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and late afternoon return to the hotel for overnight.
5 day:	After breakfast this day begins in the popular Cape Town district of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront where a multimedia exhibition about the life of Nelson Mandela takes place. Waiting for the subsequent ferry to the Roben Island can be diversified by a good coffee in local a restaurant. The boat transfer to Roben Island takes about 30 minutes-hour depending on weather conditions and you will be accompanied by former political prisoners throughout the tour. Within it, it will be possible to see the prison with the highest security and also the cell in which Mandela was imprisoned. It is preserved exactly as at the time of his imprisonment. The bus then takes you to the lime mines where the prisoners worked. In the area it will also be possible to see the Kramat shrine, which is dedicated to one of the Muslim leaders, the cemetery of leprosy victims, and the solitude where Robert Sobukwe was imprisoned for 9 years. This day's itinerary ends with a return by ferry and overnight at your hotel.
6 day:	Ater breakfast you will be transfered to the historic stylish Blue Train which offers guests great service as well as a 27-hour panoramic ride and unforgettable scenery across the African subcontinent. The train departs at 8:30 AM. From 10.30 to 12.30 the first snack is served and at 12.30-14.30 the second. At a 2.30 PM you will enjoy a trip to the historic village of Matjiesfontein where guests are greeted with a glass of sherry that bears the train logo and that you can keep as a souvenir. Then there is a tour of the Victorian-style building including original lighting used in 19th-century London. The visit to the world of old colonial times ends at 15.20 with departure towards Pretoria. At 15.30 first-class tea is served, at 17.00 a cocktail before dinner, from 18.30 dinner is served prior to your overnight stay.
7 day:	Breakfast from 7.30 to 10.00 can be served in a suite should you request it. At 12.50 arrival in Pretoria where a butler accompanies you to your hotel transfer. Afterwars an accommodation, personal time off and overnight.
8 day:	After breakfast you shall wait for your English-speaking guide who will accompany you to the airport for departure to Skukuza for a domestic flight. Subsequent transfer and lunch, including drinks in the lodge, personal time off, dinner, overnight.
9 day:	Breakfast, morning safari in an open car or on foot with an English-speaking ranger, lunch (including drinks of your choice), personal time off, evening safari in an open car or on foot with an English-speaking ranger, dinner (including drinks of local choice), overnight.
10 day:	Breakfast, morning safari in an open car or on foot with an English-speaking ranger, lunch (including drinks of your choice), personal time off, evening safari in an open car or on foot with an English-speaking ranger, dinner (including drinks of local choice), overnight.
11 day:	Breakfast and departure accompanied by a guide to the airport for a domestic flight to Johannesburg and subsequent return to your home destination.
12 day:	Arrival to Prague

per person in a double room

Date: anytime you wish

Price includes:

flight tickets Prague-Cape Town / Johannesburg -Prague
a full board Blue Train ride from Cape Town to Pretoria
air transport Johannesburg-Skukuza-Johannesburg
11 nights accommodation with meals according to the above itinerary in 5 * hotels and a lodges
all trips and admissions according to the itinerary
transfers by air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver according to the itinerary
our 24 hour assistance and local English speaking partner service (with the exception of the 5th day)
mandatory legal insurance of our agency against bankruptcy
insurance of medical expenses, accident, liability, luggage and cancellation up to 20 thousand. CZK per person
Helpdesk 24/7 and the services of the Czech delegate for the entire duration of your stay