SOUTH AFRICAARIA TRAVEL SERVICE’S

October 18-29, 2017

*PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

Initial Deposit: $250 per personDue December 2, 2016

Final Payment: August 2, 2017*Payment plans available upon request.

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PACKAGE RATE:

US $3679US $3789

INCLUDES• Round trip airfare from Washington, D.C. (taxes subject to change until ticketed)• First Class (4-5 Star) hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share• All transfers and transportation by private, luxury air-conditioned coach• Qualified English speaking guides on transfers and tours• Meals as indicated on itinerary (B-full breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

EXCLUDES• Personal items• Tips & Gratuities• Travel Insurance• Visa/passport handling fees

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Aria Travel Service LLC*Where We Truly Care About Your Travel Needs*

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PHONE: 301.250.0944 • FAX: 240.668.9835 • WEB: www.ariatravelservicellc.com

Oct 18. Depart Washington, D.C. for Johannesburg South Africa

Oct 19. Arrive in Johannesburg D

Welcome to Johannesburg! Upon arrival at O. R. Tambo Airport, you’ll be met by a local guide and assisted with your transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner tonight at Wombles Restaurant (transfers included).Accommodations: Sandton Sun, standard room for 3 nights

Oct 20. Full Day Soweto and Apartheid Museum B/L

Today you will be collected for your full day tour of Soweto, the largest town-ship in Southern Africa. (Soweto is an acronym for South West Township). Ex-perience the excitement and goodwill of the inhabitants of Soweto as they work towards creating a better South Africa; enjoy the sights and sounds of the typical African township. We visit the site of the June 16 1976 massacre that gave birth to the rise of the anti-apartheid era that would eventually see the downfall of the oppressive government regime of the apartheid (segregation) era. Our tour includes a visit to the Hector Pieterson Museum, a monument to a schoolboy shot by the police in 1976 and the only street which was once home to two No-bel Peace Prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Entrance to Nelson Mandela House is included. Apartheid was dismantled more than a decade ago, but its full horror lives on, in a stark white building in Johannesburg. You will be taken on a fascinating, horrifying, humbling and ultimately inspiring journey from the dark days of ‘whites only’ privilege, through to Nelson Mandela’s historic release from pris-on. Documentary pieces of film, texts, sound clips and live accounts recapture life in the old South Africa. It’s a journey you’re unlikely to forget in a hurry.Lunch will be included at Sakhumzi’s Restaurant. Return to your hotel – evening at leisure.

Oct 21. Lesedi Cultural Village B/L

Today enjoy a tour to Lesedi Cultural Village. Five cultures in a day, that’s what we’ll be exploring at the Lesedi Cultural Village, heart and home to families of a range of African tribes, all living harmoniously in true traditional homesteads. You’ll be right there experiencing the warmth and hospitality of people from the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Pedi cultures, and you’ll find it fascinating! Enjoy a traditional African lunch, a fine way to round off a day of new experi-ences and fresh insights.

Oct 22. Overland to Pilanesburg National Park B/L/D

This morning depart on your private coach for your day trip to Pilanesberg Na-tional Park. Check into your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive today. Accommodations: Black Rhino Game Lodge, suite for 2 nights

Oct 23. Pilanesburg National Park FB +2 GD

Enjoy 2 game drives today in the park.Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa and is also home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, el-ephant and buffalo - Africa’s Big Five.

Oct 24. Coach to Johannesburg – Fly to Cape Town B

After breakfast this morning coach back to Johannesburg and fly from the air-port to Cape Town, where you’ll be met by a local guide and assisted with the transfer to your hotel. . Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, strategically situated at the southwestern tip of Africa. The city lies about 60 km north of Cape Point, in a natural bowl with the magnificent Table Mountain to the rear and the vast Atlantic Ocean to the front. The city is safer than most on any continent with a bustling street life of shops, cafes and market stalls, as well as street artists.Accommodations: Southern Sun Waterfront, standard room for 4 nights

Oct 25. Cape Town City Tour and Robben Island B/D

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the “Mother City”. You will be taken to see the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the South Africa Museum, and a few other historical sights. A highlight is a visit to The Castle and Com-pany’s Garden.The tour begins with a cable car ride up the magnificent Table Mountain (weath-er permitting), for a breathtaking view over the city and its surroundings. Once you have descended, you will visit the picturesque Malay Quarter with its spicy bobotie and curry aromas filling the air. Time for lunch will be provided during the tour (own expense). Next, you’ll board the ferry and cross Table Bay to Robben Island, where you will have the opportunity to interact with an ex-political prisoner. Take a 45-minute bus ride with a guide providing commentary. Formerly a political prison and a leper colony before that, the historic landmark of Robben Island was recently established as a museum, national monument and world heritage site. Experi-ence the conditions of incarceration - view Nelson Mandela’s maximum security prison cell (Cell 5) and see the lime quarries. In the one, hard labor was served, in the other prisoners discussed strategy, freedom and the future.This evening, walk from your hotel to Seelan’s Restaurant in the V & A Water-front for dinner.

Oct 26. Full Day Winelands Tour B/L

A superb day dedicated to celebrating the glorious grape, the exceptional Wine-lands region, and the heavenly scenery! The area’s rich with history, and we can’t help but feel it as we move through the region to experience a wine cellar tour and tasting, where you’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, from grape to goblet.Begin at Paarl for a stop at Fairview Estate for cheese tasting. We visit the exqui-site little town of Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument, and stop at a wine estate for wine tasting and a cellar tour.Wind our way to the heady heights of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to meet the charming university town of Stellenbosch on the other side. Stroll through this little town, absorbing the quaintness, and sneaking into the odd shop or two! Here enjoy lunch and wine tasting at another fine wine estate. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Oct 27. Full Day Peninsula Tour B/D

Cruise along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay.Embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise (weather permitting).Wind along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relish-ing the breathtaking ocean views, before arriving at our lunch spot of choice (own account) at the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain Na-tional Park. Meander back along the coast towards the City, visiting the his-toric naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach before returning to Cape Town. This evening, you’ll enjoy a unique dining experience. Discover GOLD in Cape Town. This unique African restaurant in Cape Town will take you on a taste sa-fari from Cape Malay to African cuisine – from Cape Town to Timbuktu with its set 14 course menu served at your table. Be captivated during dinner by our tall, graceful Mali Puppets as they dance around your table with the drummers and singers. Our live entertainment is unique to South Africa and their performances will embrace you and take you into the heart of Africa.

Oct 28. Departure B

Sadly, your time in Africa is now over and it’s time to say farewell. Transfer to the airport for your flights home to Washington. Oct 29. Arrive Home to Washington, D.C.

PHONE: 301.250.0944 • FAX: 240.668.9835 • WEB: www.ariatravelservicellc.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A BOOKING, PLEASE CONTACT:

Aria Travel Service LLC*Where We Truly Care About Your Travel Needs*

Mission Tours*Vacations*Cruises*Group Tours*Weddings*Reunions