International Beekeeping Safari 2009
Tags:
Beekeeping Safari; Chapman Peak; Greater Kruger National Park; Hout Bay; Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; Malkerns; Paarl; Sightseeing;
Experience Africa with Rob and Stella, South African citizens now living in the USA. We invite you to join us on our unique tours and wildlife safaris to Southern Africa. We speak the local languages and have extensive knowledge of the African Culture and the country as a whole. We ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
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Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa; Mpumalanga, South Africa; Pretoria, South Africa
South Africa; Swaziland; United States
- Trip Length:
- 14 days
- Price Range:
- From $5000 to $6000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Experience Africa with Rob and Stella, South African citizens now living in the USA. We invite you to join us on our unique tours and wildlife safaris to Southern Africa. We speak the local languages and have extensive knowledge of the African Culture and the country as a whole. We are both certified South Africa Fundi Tourism Experts certified by South African Tourism. Enjoy excellent cuisine together with superb South African wines. Great souvenir shopping, African art, skins and hides, diamonds, and Kruger Rands.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flights
Depart from the U.S.A. for South Africa
Day 2 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Airport Transfers
Arrival in Johannesburg at Oliver Tambo International Airport. Overnight at Irene Country Lodge.
Food and Dining
Welcome Dinner.
Day 3 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Sightseeing
After breakfast, everybody departs for Lesedi Cultural Village. Companions will continue from Lesedi to the Cradle of Humankind to visit the Sterkfontein Caves. Tour given by professional guide, and afternoon refreshments will be served.
Shopping
On way back to Irene visit Cambanos for curio shopping.
Safari
Beekeepers - Afternoon in Johannesburg - Anton Schehle. This is the home of the Apis mellifera scutellata bee.
Food and Dining
Return to the Irene Country Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - Pretoria, South Africa
Safari
Beekeepers - A full day in the Pretoria area with Anton Schehle.
Volunteering
Companions will visit a local community project in the area of Irene, children’s day care centre and orphanage.
Food and Dining
Picnic lunch at Pretoria National Botanical Garden.
Sightseeing
Pretoria Tour and continue to Voortrekker Monument.
Bed & Breakfasts
Overnight back at Irene Country Lodge on dinner bed and breakfast basis. Beekeepers Evening with local beekeepers joining.
Day 5 - Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sightseeing
Everybody departs after breakfast via the Highveld towns of Witbank and Middleburg to Mpumalanga province. This north eastern region of South Africa is world famous for being home to the Greater Kruger National Park, beautiful scenery, mountains and waterfalls and is one of the most popular areas in South Africa for both international and local visitors. Stop at Nelspruit Lowveld Botanical Gardens for Lunch. Guided tour through gardens.
Hotels
Overnight at the Kruger Gate Protea Hotel, located at the entrance gate to the Kruger on the Sabie River.
Day 6 - Swaziland
Buses
After breakfast depart for Swaziland, just south of the Kruger Park.
Safari
Beekeepers - Travel to Bulembu for a hosted function and visits - Andrew Le Roux
Sightseeing
Companions will spend the day exploring this tiny mountain kingdom, including a tea stop in Bulembu, a visit to the Ngwenya Glass factory, one of the most successful projects run in Swaziland where local people have learnt the art of glass blowing from recycled glass bottles. Continue to Malkerns, to the Swazi Candle factory, also one of the famous handcrafts which Swaziland is well known for. There will be a light lunch served at the candle factory, and slowly make our way up through the mountains and passes to return to Jeppe’s Reef border post. Rural Africa still continues a traditional life in Swaziland with subsistence farming, barter systems and informal education, all under the absolute rule of King Mswati and his tribal council.
Bed & Breakfasts
Return to the hotel for overnight on dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 7 - South Africa
National Parks
Everybody - Our safari guides will meet us at the lodge very early this morning; we will go out into Kruger National Park in open Landover vehicles with our packed breakfast from the hotel. Spend the day looking for animals, birds, learning about the topography and ecology of the vast wilderness area, which is home to Africa’s Big 5 – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant, as well as many other species. Stop at waterholes and lookout points throughout the day. A stop will be made for lunch at one of the picnic sites.
Hotels
Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Day 8 - South Africa
National Parks
Everybody - Depart very early for another full day in the Kruger National Park, taking packed breakfasts along. It is possible to do a half day, return to the lodge for a few hours, and then go out again later afternoon.
Food and Dining
Lunch in the park at one of the picnic sites.
Hotels
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 - Mpumalanga, South Africa
Commercial Flights
Everybody - After breakfast depart the lodge for Mpumalanga Airport and flight to Cape Town.
Sightseeing
If time permits, visit Table Mountain on arrival in Cape Town, otherwise it will be done as soon as weather permits.
Bed & Breakfasts
Overnight at the President Hotel on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 10 - Cape Town, South Africa
Safari
Beekeepers and Companions together this day. Mike Allsopp to show us the beekeeping project at Cape Point. This area is home of the Apis mellifera capensis bee.
Sightseeing
After breakfast, depart for a full day Peninsula Tour, which includes visiting Hout Bay and the Seal Colony by boat, Chapman’s Peak scenic Drive, The Cape Point Nature Reserve with the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point lighthouse, the Boulders Penguin Colony to see one of the world’s only land based African Penguin Colonies, and the historic naval town of Simonstown, still the Headquarters of the South African Navy, and a strategic naval point for Britain and her allies during the World Wars. This is a beautiful day all along the coastline and the Cape Peninsula where we find the meeting of the cold and warm currents of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
Food and Dining
Lunch in Simonstown.
Hotels
Return to the hotel for overnight on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 11 - Cape Town, South Africa
Sightseeing
Everybody will do a Cape Town city tour including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the historic city centre of Cape Town, Parliament, the Company Gardens, the Malay Quarter, Signal Hill and some free time in the Waterfront area. Light lunch at Kirstenbosch.
Food and Dining
Return to hotel to freshen up before departing for dinner at Nyoni Restaurant.
Hotels
Overnight at the President Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
Day 12 - Cape Town, South Africa
Safari
After breakfast the beekeepers will depart for Stellenbosch for beekeeping program with Mike Allsopp and then join companions for picnic lunch and wine tasting. Afternoon some more beekeeping in the area.
Sightseeing
Companions to do a full day tour to Paarl to the Afrikaans Language Memorial, then to Franschoek to the French Hugenot Memorial, and to one of the local estates for wine tasting and a picnic lunch at Boschendal. Continue into Stellenbosch for the afternoon to spend some time on foot exploring this historic university town. Stellenbosch is famous for its oak lined avenues, Cape Dutch architecture, and unique atmosphere.
Bed & Breakfasts
Return to Cape Town for overnight at the President Hotel on a dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 13 - Cape Town, South Africa
Airport Transfers
Free morning. Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your return flights to the USA.
Day 14 - United States
Commercial Flights
Arrive back in the USA from South Africa.
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Air transportation (international flight from Washington, DC, return, and domestic flights within South Africa). Airport taxes for above-mentioned flights. All ground transportation in luxury air-conditioned coaches. English speaking local professional guides. Accommodation in good tourist class hotels (4 star graded) as per itinerary. All meals. Activities and entrance fees as per the itinerary. Porterage at airports and hotels.
Budget Excludes:Travel Insurance (highly recommended and available through Ntaba Tours). Domestic flights within the U.S.A. and airport taxes for these flights. Additional/optional activities. Drinks not provided. Tips and gratuities for local guides and drivers. Any personal expenses and items such as laundry, telephone calls, mini bars. Any items not specifically mentioned in itinerary.
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