17 Day Incredible Africa & The Blue Train
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
✓ Return international airfares with a full-service airline
✓ All internal Africa airfares
✓ All airport transfers and station transfers
✓ Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
✓ 2 nights travelling in style onboard the famous Blue Train in a De Luxe Suite
✓ 12 nights twin-share in comfortable 4-star hotel & lodge accommodation
✓ Thrilling game drives, including famed Kruger National Park to witness the amazing wildlife
✓ Incredible sightseeing – like the varied, fascinating landscapes on the Blue Train and throughout Cape Town, including the imposing Table Mountain
✓ 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
You’ll depart today for your thrilling African safari.
Welcome to South Africa! On arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be met at the airport for your transfer to your hotel.
The rest of the day is free for you. Fondly known as the Mother City, Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. Its crowning jewel is the stunning Table Mountain National Park but you’ll find plenty of excitement elsewhere, with its pristine beaches, buzzing art scene and world-class dining. Relax at your hotel or venture out – perhaps a spot of shopping at the city's renowned shopping destination, V&A Waterfront.
After an early breakfast, you’ll enjoy a full day tour of the magnificent Cape Peninsula. This is a photographer’s dream.
We’ll begin with a scenic drive along the Atlantic Coast, passing through Camps Bay and the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay. The tour includes a trip to Cape Point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, with the most spectacular views. The Cape Point Nature Reserve comprises thousands of acres of indigenous flora and fauna. Here you can see wildlife like baboons, rhebok, Cape mountain zebra and the elusive eland.
On the way back to your hotel we’ll also visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance not included). Home to an endangered land-based colony of African penguins, you can see these unique animals in their natural habitat. Walk between the three pristine and sheltered beaches on boardwalks – to protect the penguin nests – which link to the penguin-viewing area.
The last stop is at Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens, on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, for a short walking tour of these beautiful gardens.
We’ll start the day with a short tour of Afrogem, one of the leading jewellery manufacturers in South Africa. Experience firsthand how smelted gold is transformed and watch the craftsman set gems and semi-precious stones.
Afterwards, enjoy a trip on the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, high above the clouds, for exquisite views of Cape Town. Table Mountain is a Cape Town icon and likely the most photographed landmark in the country. It's no wonder more than 22 million people have taken this trip on the aerial cableway.
When you are ready, make your own way back to the hotel – the rest of the day is yours to relax or explore.
After breakfast, you'll be taken to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls, the major waterfall on the Zambezi River at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. On arrival, you’ll be met to be transferred to your hotel.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy the spectacular African sunset on a river cruise on the Zambezi River, fondly referred to as the “River of Life”.
Enjoy this natural wonder from the most incredible vantage point in the air. The flight is about 13-15 minutes and will get you up close to the majesty of these falls.
Starts: approx: 1pm
Duration: approx: 13-15 minutes
Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.
We’ll enjoy a tour of the spectacular falls today. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, it’s nothing short of awe-inspiring to witness the thundering power of the waters. At over one kilometre wide and over 100 metres high, this is the largest curtain of water in the world. The locals call it Mosi-ao-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”.
Enjoy a full day Chobe safari. This includes a thrilling safari game drive in the Chobe National Park and a river cruise on the Chobe River.
In special open-air safari vehicles, you’ll have a fantastic experience on your first game drive. Chobe National Park is home to Africa’s largest elephant population, with about 120 000 of these majestic creatures living around here. You’ll have the opportunity to view the abundant elephants and big game animals in their natural habitat, including the famed Big Five – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo.
The river cruise will give you another vantage point – lookout for hippos, crocodiles and a dazzling array of water birds. Over 460 bird species have been recorded in the park.
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Livingstone Airport for your next adventure, your Kruger safari. On arrival at Nelspruit Airport, you’ll be met by a representative of the lodge and transferred to your accommodation.
The rest of the day is free for you. Given your lodge’s proximity to the enormous Kruger National Park – home of the illustrious Big Five game animals – your stay will give you a front row seat to where predator and prey meet.
Please note - Accommodation may also be at the Maqueda Lodge.
Experience this spectacular park as the sun sets. This tour offers a very different experience to your daytime safari; Kruger National Park comes alive with a whole new range of nocturnal animals once the sun starts to set, and your expert guide will help you spot them.
Starts: approx: 3pm
Duration: approx: 4 hours
Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.
Rise early for your game drive in the renowned Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa. The park boasts nearly two million hectares of unfenced African wilderness and delivers an exceptional safari experience.
Please note - Accommodation may also be at the Maqueda Lodge.
Experience this spectacular park as the sun sets. This tour offers a very different experience to your daytime safari; Kruger National Park comes alive with a whole new range of nocturnal animals once the sun starts to set, and your expert guide will help you spot them.
Starts: approx: 3pm
Duration: approx: 4 hours
Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.
Relax today in this impressive part of the world. To give you an idea of its vastness, Kruger National Park is about the same size as Israel.
Please note - Accommodation may also be at the Maqueda Lodge.
Experience this spectacular park as the sun sets. This tour offers a very different experience to your daytime safari; Kruger National Park comes alive with a whole new range of nocturnal animals once the sun starts to set, and your expert guide will help you spot them.
Starts: approx: 3pm
Duration: approx: 4 hours
Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.
Known for its wilderness reserves and colourful festivals, this landlocked monarchy is an incredible cultural experience and a must-see on any South Africa itinerary. After an early breakfast, we'll visit a Swazi Village to gain insight into the local culture and traditions. The tour includes a typical Swazi lunch, plus dancing and an opportunity to interact with the local community.
Starts: approx: 7am (return between 3pm-5pm)
Duration: approx: 8-10 hours
Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.
Rise early for a visit to one of the most scenic regions in South Africa, the Drakensberg. The eastern portion of the Great Escarpment is a breathtaking sight that stretches more than 3,000 metres tall and more than 1,000 kilometres long. Your tour includes a visit to the stunning Blyde River Canyon, the aptly named God’s Window and the spectacular geological phenomenon, the Bourke's Luck Potholes.
It’s worth the early start today, setting out on a game drive at sunrise to see the animals at the start of their day – when they are hungry and most active. The full-day game drive will give you an opportunity to see animals you may have missed previously.
Please note - Accommodation may also be at the Maqueda Lodge.
After breakfast, you’ll be taken to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, you’ll be met for your transfer to your hotel in Pretoria. The nation’s capital is nicknamed the Jacaranda City due to the large number of bright Jacaranda trees throughout the city, famous for their fragrant purple blooms.
You’ll stay overnight before commencing your Blue Train journey in the morning.
Today you’ll be taken to Pretoria Station to start your Blue Train journey.
Heralded as one of the most luxurious train journeys in the world, you’ll enjoy the old-world charm of rail travel, with modern luxuries and comforts. See the changing landscapes of South Africa – rolling vineyards, untamed savannah grasslands, lush valleys and awe-inspiring mountain ranges. It’s approximately 1600km from Pretoria to Cape Town and the journey takes about 27 hours.
Feel free to freshen up in your suite before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car or observation car. The observation car, at the rear end of the train, has windows on three sides to really take in the passing scenery. A formal dinner is served in the dining car. The Blue Train is known for its fine dining in regal surroundings, along with a wide selection of premium South African wines.
You’ll enjoy breakfast in the dining cars this morning as you traverse the beautiful, diverse South African countryside.
A shallow lake appears on the right-hand side of the train where, on most occasions, there are spectacular flocks of lesser flamingos – thousands of them.
When we arrive in the former mining boom town of Kimberley, we’ll disembark for a tour of the city, Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. The Big Hole claims to be the world’s biggest hole excavated by hand.
We’ll depart Kimberley and lunch will be served in the dining car. Enjoy a traditional English high tea in the afternoon on the lounge car.
Again, you’ll have dinner served in the dining car and travel overnight.
On arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Refresh, relax and spend the day exploring at your own pace.
Robben Island is famous, or rather infamous, as the holding place for the imprisoned Nelson Mandela. Mandela served 18 of his 27 years in prison incarcerated on the island’s prison, but Robben Island has also housed a hospital, mental institution, leper colony and military base during its rich history. Now, Robben Island is a World Heritage Site and museum to explore.
Starts: approx: Operates either morning or afternoon. To be confirmed on tour by your Tour Guide.
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.
The food and wine heartland of the country, the Cape Winelands region of Franschhoek Valley is where world-famous sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir grapes are grown. The fertile soil and Mediterranean climate also mean this region grows some stellar produce, attracting top chefs from far and wide. This tour includes a combination of vintage style railway tram and open-air tram-bus transport, taking you around a seven-stop loop. Hop on and off as you please at each stop, and experience the activities on offer, be it for wine tasting or a delicious lunch.
Enjoy one last delicious breakfast this morning, before your African adventure comes to an end. Later you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight home.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this extraordinary journey.
Arrive home today after your amazing adventure, we hope you have been Inspired!
Further information on The Blue Train can be found by clicking HERE.
De Luxe Suite - INCLUDED
Your De Luxe Suite will forever alter your definition of what style and class entail. From your elegant and relaxing lounge during the day, it transforms into a subtly-lit bedroom of indulgence during the night, bedecked with goose-down and 100 per cent percale-cotton bedding, from your individually-controlled air-conditioning system, under-floor heating, opulent marble and gold-fitted bathroom, its scented bath salts and plush monogrammed towels, to the electronic entertainment options on offer.The De Luxe coaches each have four suites that measure 4 by 2 metres. One of these contains a double bed and a ¾ size bath tub with handheld shower, while the others have twin beds with showers.
Luxury Suite - Upgrade for an additional $545 per person (twin share)
Your Luxury Suite will enchant you from the moment your personal butler ushers you aboard. It extends the offering from a De Luxe suite even further; by an extra metre of your domain, with twin or double bedded suites which offer you long and luxurious bath tubs and a private digital interactive entertainment system, with an inviting selection of music CDs and big-screen movies on Blue-Ray DVD. Luxury coaches have three Luxury Suites that each measure 5,13 by 2 metres and give you the option of twin beds or a double bed. Your De Luxe or Luxury suites are your home-away-from-home lounges. Need to send an important email halfway across the world or make that urgent phone call? Relax in knowing that all suites are fitted with WI-FI service that is complimentary to all our guests. Use the telephone system in each suite to dial your butler, at no extra charge, for an apéritif or even call family and friends across the Atlantic and relay your Blue Train experience at a minimal fee. An act of alchemy transforms your sitting area into a restful night-time sanctuary. Goose down duvets and pillows and 100 percent percale cotton bedding envelop you as you drift off after a soothing, scented soak or shower in your marble and gold-appointed bathroom, lulled by the rhythm of the whispering wheels.
This itinerary also runs in the reverse. Reverse dates listed below, and also stated in full list of dates.
Reverse itinerary can be viewed by clicking HERE.
| 11th February |
7th July |
Further information on The Blue Train can be found by clicking HERE.
De Luxe Suite - INCLUDED
Your De Luxe Suite will forever alter your definition of what style and class entail. From your elegant and relaxing lounge during the day, it transforms into a subtly-lit bedroom of indulgence during the night, bedecked with goose-down and 100 per cent percale-cotton bedding, from your individually-controlled air-conditioning system, under-floor heating, opulent marble and gold-fitted bathroom, its scented bath salts and plush monogrammed towels, to the electronic entertainment options on offer.The De Luxe coaches each have four suites that measure 4 by 2 metres. One of these contains a double bed and a ¾ size bath tub with handheld shower, while the others have twin beds with showers.
Luxury Suite - Upgrade for an additional $545 per person (twin share)
Your Luxury Suite will enchant you from the moment your personal butler ushers you aboard. It extends the offering from a De Luxe suite even further; by an extra metre of your domain, with twin or double bedded suites which offer you long and luxurious bath tubs and a private digital interactive entertainment system, with an inviting selection of music CDs and big-screen movies on Blue-Ray DVD. Luxury coaches have three Luxury Suites that each measure 5,13 by 2 metres and give you the option of twin beds or a double bed. Your De Luxe or Luxury suites are your home-away-from-home lounges. Need to send an important email halfway across the world or make that urgent phone call? Relax in knowing that all suites are fitted with WI-FI service that is complimentary to all our guests. Use the telephone system in each suite to dial your butler, at no extra charge, for an apéritif or even call family and friends across the Atlantic and relay your Blue Train experience at a minimal fee. An act of alchemy transforms your sitting area into a restful night-time sanctuary. Goose down duvets and pillows and 100 percent percale cotton bedding envelop you as you drift off after a soothing, scented soak or shower in your marble and gold-appointed bathroom, lulled by the rhythm of the whispering wheels.
This itinerary also runs in the reverse. Reverse dates listed below, and also stated in full list of dates.
Reverse itinerary can be viewed by clicking HERE.
| 11th February |
7th July |
You may wish to further explore and complete your South African sojourn, by exploring the Eastern Cape's Garden Route, and adding on this 5 day post tour extension.
Cost - $2969 per person Twin Share ($3979 Single).
This extension starts in Cape Town, and ends in Port Elizabeth, where then you will then fly home from Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg (this flight is included in the extension price).
Full Garden Route itinerary can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Please note - This extension needs a minimum of 2 people to operate, and is fully guided.
Optional Tour in Hermanus - Whale Watching (Seasonal) - $125 per person.
Deposit & Payment
Booking Process
Airfare Information
Full-service airline used will be Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Qantas or similar
Flights are not direct and include a maximum of two connections
If you would like to travel with a preferred airline, please ensure you mention this in the special request field. Please note that appropriate fare and tax difference will be applicable in order to confirm your request.
Adelaide customers will likely require two stops in either direction
All tickets will include 20 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable; any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees
Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required
Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control
Premium Economy or Business Class upgrades
Please specify this as a 'Special Request' when completing your booking and you will be quoted for the additional fare. In the event your selection is unavailable, or that you are dissatisfied with the quote, you will be provided with a full refund.
Land Only discount
A reduction of $2,200 per person applies if you wish to arrange your own airfares. Please note internal airfares are also not included. To purchase a land-only fare, please select this option in the booking process under 'Departure City'.
Please note, if you are not arriving or departing as per the group itinerary, airport transfers are also no longer included. If you would like us to arrange this service for you, please refer to the ‘Extra services’ section for pricing.
Extending Your Stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay pre- and/or post-tour or including a stopover in another destination. If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
By choosing to extend your stay, please note that a supplement of $150 per person, plus applicable fare and tax differences will apply. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.
You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour, adding a stopover package en-route or booking a tour extension. On this tour you can choose from the following options:
Airport chauffeur
Take the hassle out of getting to the airport with private chauffeur transfers to and from your home airport. Your personal chauffeur will meet and greet you, attend to your luggage and drive you to your destination in a luxury vehicle.
Additional surcharges may apply depending on pick-up time, tolls and government levies.
Airport Chauffeur can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.
Pre and post tour accommodation (deviating from group flights forfeits your group airport transfers)
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Your transfer may be shared with other Inspiring Vacations customers.
Please specify in the 'Special Request' field when making your purchase your preferred travel arrangements and if you would like our team to book additional nights' accommodation and/or airport transfers. The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice and are subject to availability
Airport lounges
Escape busy airport terminals and relax at a cosy and catered lounge instead. Departure lounge access in Sydney $70 per person (up to 6 hours); Melbourne & Brisbane $55 per person (up to 3 hours).
Airport lounge passes can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.
To enhance your journey, we're offering guests a choice of the following optional activities:
Reverse itinerary:
Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.
Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. This particular tour is categorised as a “2”:
2 – Easy Tour: An average level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour. There is a considerable amount of free time throughout the itinerary, though some sightseeing may be conducted on uneven terrain, including some incline and walking over short distances. For Safari tours, you will be required to get on and off vehicles with minimal assistance.
Tipping
To remove the uncertainty and stress of not knowing how much is appropriate to tip we recommend AUD$5-7 per person per day for your guide and AUD$10 per person per day for your driver to be paid in local currency or USD. The amount you wish to contribute is dependent on the services received and at the complete discretion of the guest. Thank you for your understanding.
Accommodation
The accommodation for this package is a range of boutique properties and depending on the style of accommodation, are more often than not locally rated. All accommodation used is thoroughly researched by our Product experts to ensure that it is of the appropriate standard. The accommodation used throughout will be a mix of lodges, camps and hotels ranging from 3-5 star and we encourage you to review each property online to ensure you have appropriate expectations prior to travel. The accommodation listed within the itinerary is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $3,999 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.
Visa & Passport information
It is the customer’s responsibility to become familiar with the visa requirements for their intended destination and to ensure they have the appropriate visa documentation, whether obtained before departure or on arrival.
It is also the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from your intended date of return.
Inspiring Vacations is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday package resulting from incorrect travel documents or visas, or for denial of entry for not having the appropriate visa or valid passport.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change at any time. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Minimum 2 people
Trip Style - Partially Escorted Tour
A section of this trip runs as a group tour, where you will be joined by up to 40 guests and escorted by an expert tour leader. Another section runs as a self-guided tour and you will travel between destinations on your own, with inclusions and free time to enjoy at your own pace. You’ll have access to a 24/7 local number to contact in case you need any assistance.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Refundable deposit within 28 days of purchase:
For cancellations made within 28 days of paying the deposit on any tour, your deposit can be refunded in full or can be transferred to a new booking should you decide to change to another package or destination. Please note this change of mind guarantee does not apply for bookings made within 120 days of departure, after which time our standard 48 hour cooling off period applies. After this time, your booking becomes non-refundable.
All cancellation or change requests must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.
Refund times will vary and the timeframe of which will be advised at the time of cancellation. Any refund of deposit will be issued back to the original form of payment.
Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions.
Transferrable second installment up until 120 days before scheduled departure:
Following the second installment payment and up until 120 days before your departure only, should you wish to postpone your travel or transfer to another package, we can provide you with a credit note of the current balance paid on your booking, to be used to rebook within 18 months of the credit being issued.
Any change request must be advised in writing to our Customer Service Team at support@inspiringvacations.
Any bookings made prior to 13 March 2020 must abide by the original payment term conditions.
Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for more details
Deposit & Payment
Booking Process
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. This particular tour is categorised as a “2”:
2 – Easy Tour: An average level of fitness and mobility is required for this tour. There is a considerable amount of free time throughout the itinerary, though some sightseeing may be conducted on uneven terrain, including some incline and walking over short distances. For Safari tours, you will be required to get on and off vehicles with minimal assistance.
Tipping
To remove the uncertainty and stress of not knowing how much is appropriate to tip we recommend AUD$5-7 per person per day for your guide and AUD$3-4 per person per day for your driver to be paid in local currency or USD. The amount you wish to contribute is dependent on the services received and at the complete discretion of the guest. Thank you for your understanding.
Accommodation
The accommodation for this package is a range of boutique properties and depending on the style of accommodation, are more often than not locally rated. All accommodation used is thoroughly researched by our Product experts to ensure that it is of the appropriate standard. The accommodation used throughout will be a mix of lodges, camps and hotels ranging from 3-5 star and we encourage you to review each property online to ensure you have appropriate expectations prior to travel. The accommodation listed within the itinerary is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however, any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $3,999 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.
Visa & Passport information
It is the customer’s responsibility to become familiar with the visa requirements for their intended destination and to ensure they have the appropriate visa documentation, whether obtained before departure or on arrival.
It is also the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from your intended date of return.
Inspiring Vacations is not responsible for delays or missed portions of the holiday package resulting from incorrect travel documents or visas, or for denial of entry for not having the appropriate visa or valid passport.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change at any time. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Group Size
Minimum 2 people
Trip Style - Partially Escorted Tour
A section of this trip runs as a group tour, where you will be joined by up to 40 guests and escorted by an expert tour leader. Another section runs as a self-guided tour and you will travel between destinations on your own, with inclusions and free time to enjoy at your own pace. You’ll have access to a 24/7 local number to contact in case you need any assistance.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
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