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Our Our Team Team Thank you for choosing our brochure. You have made the perfect choice if you want to explore Africa … Back in 1999, Jimmy and Maureen arranged our very first safari. We are privileged to showcase Africa to you and are honoured to have so many repeat clients. We offer safe and secure packages and guarantee excellent value for money. Our company is based on Christian values as is much of Africa. We draw our expertise from a combined travel experience of over 100 years, the majority of the team having lived in Africa between 12 and 40 years. Our qualified tour guides have been guiding our safaris for many years. They share a phenomenal wealth of knowledge about African wildlife, culture and history. Our guides are flexible and will do their best to cater to the individual needs and comfort of each traveller, enhancing your holiday experience. We offer a diverse selection of tours, ranging from a 7-day taster to a 59-day African adventure. We take small groups, on average 8-15 people with a maximum of 18. All places of accommodation are handpicked to offer you a warm and inviting experience, plus allowing you to relax at the end of each day. Custom-made safaris may be arranged. Careful consideration has been given in regards to tour departures, ensuring optimum game viewing and sightseeing as part of your memorable adventure. Travel is in the comfort of air-conditioned vehicles and extended 4WD’s designed for game viewing when on safari. CLIENT COMMENTS: “We have been on six safaris with Traveljoy since 2002. They have seen to our every need and each time we all returned home safe and sound having survived the ‘Big Five!’ Nothing can prepare one for the sight of an elephant and hippo in the waterhole, leopard sleeping in a tree after a meal or the African sunrise heralding yet another exciting day ahead. Thanks so much!” Andy & Cherry “I took my first trip to Africa with Traveljoy thirteen years ago and it was all I dreamed it would be and much more! Since then I have been on another three of their safaris. I have seen so much of Africa now and love how we travel by road to experience the diversity this beautiful continent has to offer. Their tour guides and accommodation have always been great!” Margaret You are welcome to browse our website at www.traveljoy.com.au for more photos or contact us direct so we can assist you with any further enquiries you may have. We look forward to hearing from you. From your travel specialists Back (L-R): Leonard Deale, Daniela Smith, Jimmy Deale, Maureen Deale, Suzanne Trolove. The team at Traveljoy Front (L-R): Karlien Cawley, Phillip George, Jayne Deale, Lawrence Deale, Rina Smith. General information for all tours: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner INCLUDED: Airfares ex Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide, airline levies and taxes (subject to change until paid in full), transport via air conditioned vehicles in Southern Africa and extended game viewing 4WD’s in Kenya and Tanzania, experienced tour guide, mainly 4 star accommodation (double/twin room with private facilities – no camping), entrance fees and meals as per itinerary. EXCLUDED: Travel insurance, visas, beverages, meals and entrance fees not mentioned in itinerary, items of a personal nature and tipping. PREPAID TIPPING AND WATER: Prepaid tipping and water available on selected tours. Traveljoy will endeavour to operate all itineraries as advertised, however changes may occur where deemed necessary without prior notice. DEPARTURE DATES: Departure dates are subject to change due to airline schedule changes. * Minimum of 6 passengers per group are required to guarantee a departure (unless otherwise specified). Traveljoy may choose to operate a tour with less than minimum numbers. ** Additional costs may apply for Canberra, Darwin and Hobart. *** 2018 Prices to be released approx. September 2017. **** Conditions apply refer to your booking form. 2 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
South Africa Safari DAY 1 Australia to Johannesburg. 15 15 days days 2017 SAFARI DATES and PRICES: DAY 2 On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met by your experienced tour guide. Travel to Pretoria and enjoy a city orientation tour which includes $7,960pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth* the Voortrekker Monument; the most visited heritage site of its kind in the $8,360pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Sydney, country. Enjoy fine views over the city from the Union Buildings; a beautiful Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** modern day acropolis with Italian renaissance terraced gardens. Check in Single Supplement $900 to your hotel with the afternoon at leisure to rest or enjoy the local shopping and sights. Overnight in Pretoria. D Departs 03 August – 17 August (Johannesburg to Cape Town) Departs 18 August – 01 September (Cape Town to Johannesburg) DAYS 3 - 4 Drive to the world famous Kruger National Park to experience 2018 SAFARI DATES:*** the African wildlife roaming freely in their natural habitat. Game includes zebra, lion, wildebeest, impala, warthog, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, kudu, Departs 02 August – 15 August (Johannesburg to Cape Town) elephant, leopard and much more. If you are lucky enough, you could spot Departs 17 August – 30 August (Cape Town to Johannesburg) all of the ‘Big Five’. An open safari game drive is also included. Stay in Kruger for two nights. BD Accommodation: 2 nights lodge, 2 nights hotel, 1 night guest house, 2 nights national park and 5 nights private game reserve. DAY 5 After breakfast drive through the southern and central Kruger Meals Included: 12 breakfasts and 12 dinners (including 2 dinners around National Park and in the late afternoon exit the park through the Orpen Gate a camp fire). to head to your next accommodation. We have included an open vehicle game drive in the bushveld. Stay two nights on a private game reserve. BD Recommended Extensions: • 2 Day Blue Train (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) DAY 6 Today experience the spectacular Panorama Route. Enjoy the • 3 Day Rovos Rail (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) breathtaking views of Wonderview, the lush and fertile Lowveld and the • 4 Day Rovos Rail (Pretoria to Victoria Falls or Victoria Falls to Pretoria) Blyde River Canyon. You will also visit the natural water feature of Bourke’s • 4 Day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park Luck Potholes and Graskop, where you can buy African craft. BD • 7 Day Lake Kariba and Hwange National Park DAY 7 Visit Hoedspruit Research and Breeding Centre to learn more • 7 Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking about some of Africa’s most endangered species, like the African painted • Mauritius stopover wolf and the king cheetah. You will have the opportunity to encounter wildlife Back to Back Connecting Safaris: and birds at close range at Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Two • 9 Day Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park (first departure only) nights’ accommodation in a scenic forest camp. BD • 14 Day Kenya Safari • 15 Day Namibia, Botswana and Zambia Safari DAY 8 Take a boat cruise on the Blyde River Dam to experience the beauty • 21 Day Malawi and Zambia Safari and tranquillity of the water in the Blyde River Canyon; known as the world’s greenest and third largest canyon, followed by a night game drive. BD Other Extensions: • Please refer to the optional extensions on pg. 14-15 of brochure. DAY 9 Drive to another game reserve and stay for one night. Enjoy an For details on how these extensions can be connected, please contact open vehicle game drive, as well as dinner around the crackling campfire to our office. relax in the African bushveld. We don’t need to elaborate any more on these highlights, as words can’t describe the atmosphere and sightseeing in this part of the world... you will have to experience it for yourself! BD DAY 10 Enjoy beautiful African scenes on your way to Johannesburg where you will overnight near O.R. Tambo Airport. BD DAY 11 This morning board a short flight to Cape Town. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visit Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) and Castle of Good Hope; the oldest European building in South Africa. In the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, the V&A Waterfront offers shopping, restaurants and a variety of entertainment with a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Stay in Cape Town for two nights. BD DAY 12 Travel through a very scenic and popular route to visit Cape Kruger National Park Point Nature Reserve, a spectacular narrow finger of land, covered in fynbos and home to beautiful bays, beaches, rolling green hills and valleys. An afternoon stop at the Boulders to see the African penguins. BD DAY 13 No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the famous vineyards with wine-tasting at the estates. Drive through Franschoek and Paarl to overnight in picturesque Stellenbosch. BD DAY 14 A short scenic drive back to Cape Town International Airport. You will start your extension of choice today or depart on your flight via Johannesburg to Australia. B DAY 15 Arrive in Australia. Blyde River Canyon www.traveljoy.com.au 3
1515days Namibia, Botswana days & Zambia Safari DAY 1 Australia to Windhoek via Johannesburg. DAY 2 On arrival in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, you will be met by your experienced tour guide. Enjoy the city sights before you check in at your accommodation to overnight. D DAY 3 Depart Windhoek after an early breakfast and drive to Erindi Private Game Reserve. Here you will have your first African wildlife experience on a 3 hour safari Etosha National Park game drive. In the afternoon you will drive to Otjiwarongo where you will overnight. BD DAY 4 Drive to Etosha National Park where you will spend most of the day exploring this spectacular park. A visit to Etosha is one of the highlights of travelling through Namibia. It covers an area of more than 2,275,000 ha. Be it a lion or an elephant, a giraffe or a zebra, almost all African animal species are represented in this huge nature reserve. The dainty springbok are especially numerous; often they can be observed in enormous herds of several hundred animals. We don’t need to elaborate any more on these highlights, as words can’t describe the atmosphere and sightseeing in this part of the world... you will have to experience it for yourself! Spend your first night inside Etosha National Park. BD DAY 5 More time to observe the fascinating wildlife of Etosha National Park while on a full day game drive. Spend a second night inside Etosha National Park. BLD DAY 6 The morning to rest before an afternoon game drive after which you will be transferred to your next accommodation. Stay one night just outside the northern end Etosha National Park of the park. BD DAY 7 After breakfast you will drive to the mouth of the Okavango Delta, known as the ‘Panhandle.’ It is situated in the Zambezi region (formerly known as the Caprivi region), and lends itself to a magical journey of culture, birds, mammals and flora. Late afternoon at your leisure to take in the beauty and splendour of nature and stay here for two nights. BD DAY 8 Enjoy a morning game drive in Mahango Game Reserve. A river sundowner cruise late afternoon to spot the prolific bird and wildlife is included. BD DAY 9 Late morning depart your lodge and drive through the Caprivi Game Park on your way to your next lodge where you will stay for the next two nights. The islands Nunda Lodge in this region are known among the local tribes as ‘Islands of Abundance,’ offering a wealth of unspoilt beauty and wildlife. Late afternoon we have included a sundowner boat trip on the Kwando River to experience Africa untouched! BD DAY 10 This morning you may have a guided nature walk. The rest of the day is at your leisure or optional activities under the guidance of local experts can also be arranged e.g. bird watching and fishing (at own cost). During the afternoon a game drive is included for you. BD DAY 11 After breakfast with an amazing view, you will drive to Ngoma Bridge to cross the border and continue your journey to Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will stay for two nights at a lodge overlooking the Chobe River. BD DAY 12 Today is packed with excitement. Experience a game drive in Chobe National Park and a boat cruise on the Chobe River. The animal and birdlife is truly spectacular; a memory you won’t ever forget. Enjoy dinner under the magnificent starry sky. BD Chobe River 4 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
DAY 13 Breakfast with a view over Chobe River, you will then drive to Kazangula Border Post, where you will cross the Zambezi River via boat to enter your third country, Zambia. Visit the famous Victoria Falls and spend some time at the markets. Late afternoon you will have a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River – what an amazing way to end your holiday. Overnight near Victoria Falls. BD DAY 14 After breakfast you will have the opportunity to experience an ultimate helicopter flight, taking in the powerful beauty of Victoria Falls (flight at your own cost). You will start your extension of choice today or depart to Livingstone Airport to board your flight via Johannesburg to Australia. B DAY 15 Arrive in Australia. 2017 SAFARI DATES and PRICES: Chobe River Cruise $9,590pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth* $9,990pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** Single Supplement $995 Departs 07 July – 21 July (Windhoek to Livingstone) Departs 20 July – 03 August (Livingstone to Windhoek) 2018 SAFARI DATES:*** Departs 06 July – 20 July (Windhoek to Livingstone) Departs 19 July – 02 August (Livingstone to Windhoek) Accommodation: 7 nights safari lodge, 2 nights river lodge, 2 nights hotel and 1 night guest house. Meals Included: 12 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 12 dinners. Chobe Safari Lodge Recommended Extensions: • 2 Day Blue Train (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) • 3 Day Rovos Rail (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) • 4 Day Rovos Rail (Pretoria to Victoria Falls or Victoria Falls to Pretoria) • 7 Day Lake Kariba and Hwange National Park • 7 Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Back to Back Connecting Safaris: • 9 Day Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park • 15 Day South Africa Safari • 15 Day Uganda Safari • 20 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Other Extensions: • Please refer to the optional extensions on pg. 14-15 of brochure. For details on how these extensions can be connected, please contact Chobe Safari Lodge Victoria Falls our office. Namibia Scenery www.traveljoy.com.au 5
2727days Namibia Safari days Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Safari DAY 1 Australia to Cape Town via Johannesburg. DAY 2 On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by your experienced tour guide. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visit Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) and Castle of Good Hope; the oldest European building in South Africa. In the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront offers restaurants, entertainment and shopping which seamlessly merge with the fresh sea breeze and African sun, adding a zest to a cosmopolitan, vibrant atmosphere. Stay in Cape Town for two nights. D View of Cape Town DAY 3 Travel the scenic route to Cape Point Nature Reserve, a spectacular narrow finger of land, covered in fynbos and home to beautiful bays. If time permits you will stop at Boulders Beach to visit the penguins. BD DAY 4 Late morning departure from Cape Town to drive to the charming fishing village of Lambert’s Bay, where you will overnight. This part of the coast is beautiful, with wide expanses of white sand and blazing blue skies, you will have an opportunity to taste local seafood in the heart of crayfish country. BD DAY 5 Drive through the Northern Cape, which reflects facets of nature at its most harsh. Visit Goegap Nature Reserve with typical rocky hills and sandy flats. It is home to numerous fauna and flora. You will visit the Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden; a floral wonderland and World Heritage site. Overnight in Springbok. BD Fish River Canyon DAY 6 Depart Springbok, cross the border to enter Namibia. Visit the Fish River Canyon; the largest in the southern hemisphere and the second largest in the world. The immensity of this magnificent landscape is truly breathtaking. The canyon measures 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and almost 550 m at its deepest. Overnight near the Fish River Canyon. BD DAYS 7 - 8 Drive through changing landscapes to the ocean at Naminus (formerly known as Lüderitz), staying for two nights. A catamaran boat trip to Halifax Island, home of the African penguin, is also included. Visit Goerke House and the interesting Kolmanskop Ghost Town. This tour provides all the information about its history and the diamond industry today. BD DAYS 9 - 10 Drive to Helmeringhausen to visit the 1909 Duwisib Castle. We have also included a very special visit to a ‘Predator Project,’ where you can see cheetahs and other wildlife at very close range. Experience nature and life in the Namib Desert, starting the adventure at Sesriem, then to Sossusvlei with open 4x4 safari vehicles into the highest sand dunes in the world. Stay in a lodge nestled between the Nubib and Tsaris Mountains for two Nest Hotel Sossusvlei Sand Dunes nights. BD DAYS 11 - 12 Travel via the fishing town of Walvis Bay then through Namib Naukluft Park, the biggest nature conservation area in Namibia and the fourth largest in the world. The arid landscapes vary from massive mountains and giant sand dunes to large grass plains, deep river beds and even a lagoon near the ocean. Quad biking in the desert is an experience where no other vehicle will take you (optional at own cost), or you may choose an alternative tour or activity. Visit the famous Kristall Galerie and Engelhard Gallery for jewellery and art. Stay two nights in Swakopmund. BD DAYS 13 - 14 Drive to Cape Cross Seal Colony where thousands of seals can be seen. Pass Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, on your way to the Kunene region. You will visit the Burnt Mountain, the Organ Pipes and the Stone Age petroglyphs within the Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site. Stay at unique Twyfelfontein for two nights. BD DAY 15 Visit the Petrified Forest then drive via Khorixas to Finger Rock; a rock formation that stands 35 m tall and has been worn into its distinctive shape by time and erosion. Spend three nights at a game lodge near the southern end of Etosha National Park. BD DAY 16 Spend most of the day in Etosha National Park. A visit to Etosha is one of the highlights of travelling through Namibia. Be it a lion or an elephant, a giraffe or a zebra, almost all African animal species are represented in this huge nature reserve, covering an area of more than 2,275,000 ha. The dainty springbok are especially numerous; often they can be observed in enormous herds of several hundred animals. BLD DAY 17 Spend another half day in Etosha National Park. The rest of your day is at leisure at your accommodation. BD DAY 18 After breakfast continue your journey via Tsumeb and Grootfontein, where you can visit the Tsumeb Art and Craft Centre and maybe the Tsumeb Museum if time permits. End your day at a river lodge near Rundu with a picturesque sunset cruise. BD 6 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
DAYS 19 - 20 After breakfast drive to the mouth of the Okavango Delta, known as the ‘Panhandle.’ It is situated in the Zambezi region (formerly known as the Caprivi region), and lends itself to a magical journey of culture, birds, mammals and flora. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to take in the beauty and splendour of nature and stay here for two nights. A river game cruise to spot the prolific bird and wildlife and a game drive in Mahango Game Reserve are included. BD DAYS 21 - 22 Depart late morning and drive through the Caprivi Game Park on your way to your next lodge, where you can relax for two nights. The islands in this region are known among the local tribes as ‘Islands of Abundance,’ offering a wealth of unspoilt beauty and wildlife. Enjoy an open safari game drive, an optional guided nature walk and a sundowner boat trip… experience Africa untouched! BD. Cape Cross Seal Colony DAYS 23 - 24 Cross the border and continue to Kasane, staying for two nights near Chobe National Park in Botswana. An early morning game drive before breakfast and an afternoon river game cruise till sunset on the Chobe River are included. The wildlife in this area is truly spectacular; a memory you won’t forget. Enjoy dinner under the magnificent starry sky. BD DAY 25 Cross the border via boat and enter your fourth country, Zambia. Drive to Livingstone, close to the spectacular, world famous Victoria Falls. Explore the magnificent falls and African craft markets, overnight close by. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River to wave Africa farewell. BD DAY 26 After breakfast you will have the opportunity to experience an ultimate helicopter flight, taking in the powerful beauty of Victoria Falls (flight at your own cost). Drive to Livingstone Airport. You will start your extension of choice today or depart on your flight via Johannesburg to Australia. B Etosha National Park DAY 27 Arrive in Australia. THIS ITINERARY WILL OPERATE NORTH TO SOUTH ON CERTAIN DEPARTURES For the north to south itinerary some route changes may apply. 2017 SAFARI DATES and PRICES: $12,490pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth* $12,890pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** Single Supplement $1,400 Departs 24 June – 20 July (Cape Town to Livingstone) Departs 21 July – 16 August (Livingstone to Cape Town)` River Boat Cruise 2018 SAFARI DATES:*** Departs 23 June – 19 July (Cape Town to Livingstone) Departs 20 July – 15 August (Livingstone to Cape Town) Accommodation: 5 nights lodge, 6 nights hotel, 2 nights country lodge, 1 night roadhouse, 7 nights safari lodge and 3 nights river lodge. Meals Included: 24 breakfasts, 1 picnic lunch and 24 dinners. Recommended Extensions: • 2 Day Blue Train (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) • 3 Day Rovos Rail (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) • 4 Day Rovos Rail (Pretoria to Victoria Falls or Victoria Falls to Pretoria) Chobe Safari Lodge • 7 Day Lake Kariba and Hwange National Park • 7 Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Back to Back Connecting Safaris: • 7 Day Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park (Port Elizabeth to Cape Town or Cape Town to Port Elizabeth) • 15 Day Uganda Safari • 20 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Other Extensions: • Please refer to the optional extensions on pg. 14-15 of brochure. For details on how these extensions can be connected, please contact our office. Victoria Falls www.traveljoy.com.au 7
20 days 22 days Ke n y a & Ta n z a n i a S a f a r i DAY 1 Australia to Nairobi via Johannesburg. DAY 2 On arrival in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, you will be met by your experienced tour guide. Enjoy a restful afternoon on the outskirts of Nairobi city centre. DAY 3 Depart to Aberdare National Park, have lunch near Nyeri. Then you are taken to Treetops to overnight. The floodlit waterhole attracts a host of wildlife. The cabins are fitted with buzzers to announce the arrival of one of the ‘Big Five’ at the water hole during the night. BLD DAY 4 Cross the equator on the way north. Visit Samburu or Shaba and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, a semi-desert area of Kenya. In this dry land the forested river banks are excellent areas to see wildlife, as all animals congregate here to drink. Enjoy a game drive. Spend two Shaba Nature Reserve nights in a game reserve. BLD DAY 5 Morning and afternoon game drive. You may see animals not found in other parts of Africa; the reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich and the Grevy’s zebra, crocodiles, hippos and other wildlife are often spotted at the river at dawn. BLD DAY 6 Driving south, you may have the opportunity to view Mount Kenya (5,199 m). It is permanently covered with glaciers and snow. Enjoy lunch overlooking Ewaso Nyiro River. Overnight in the Aberdare National Park. BLD DAYS 7 - 8 Descend into the Rift Valley, one of the most prominent features on the surface of the earth, which stretches over 8,700 km. Game drives through Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flocks of over one million flamingoes, are also included. Opportunities to see lion, rhino and hopefully even leopard. Witness amazing sunsets, stay Shaba Game Lodge for two nights at Lake Nakuru. BLD DAYS 9 - 11 Drive from the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in the northern section of the Serengeti Plain, home to the greatest concentration of African wildlife. Visiting the world famous Maasai Mara is an adventure. It provides the invitation to experience the thrills and excitement of being amongst and viewing the plains’ abundant game. Wildebeest, zebra and buffalo can be seen in large herds. The plains also host the big cats; lion, leopard and cheetah. Between game drives relax with a drink, dip in the pool or see a traditional tribal dance. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity for a hot air balloon flight - no words to describe this experience (optional at own cost). Stay three nights in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. BLD DAY 12 Enjoy beautiful African scenery on your way to Nairobi, where you will overnight to be treated in a unique colonial property on the outskirts of Nairobi. B Lake Nakuru National Park 14 Day Kenya Safari Tsavo Extension DAY 13 After breakfast you will be transferred to Nairobi Airport. You may choose to extend your 14 day safari to include Tsavo for You will start your extension of choice today or depart on your flight via two nights. After your fellow travellers have been transferred to the Johannesburg to Australia. B Tanzanian border, you will return to Nairobi to overnight. BD DAY 14 Arrive in Australia. Tsavo Extension 2 nights in Tsavo and 1 night in Nairobi. 14 DAY $10,980pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth * Add $790pp Twin Share 14 DAY $11,380pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Single Supplement $195 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** Single Supplement $995 8 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
DAYS 13 - 14 Drive towards Tsavo East with the opportunity to stop at the bridge featured in ‘The Ghost and the Darkness’ film. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at a wildlife lodge, nestled in the heart of elephant country. It is located on the edge of the savannah grasslands of Tsavo East, which is Kenya’s largest national park. Spot game on a safari drive or from the lookout at the waterhole. BLD DAY 15 Leave Tsavo and cross the border at Taveta into Tanzania. After border formalities you will pass the famed Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) on your way to Arusha. The region around Arusha is the sole source of a gem-quality mineral, called Tanzanite. You will have the opportunity to buy some if you are interested. Overnight in Arusha. BD DAY 16 Spend the morning at leisure in Arusha before visiting a cultural village. In The Great Migration the afternoon drive via the fertile Rift Valley to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. The extinct volcano is 20 km wide and 600 m deep. Stay at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater to take in the panoramic view. BD DAY 17 A full day of fantastic game viewing in the crater. Driving through the crater is a thrill. The crater is the world’s largest perfect caldera; featuring water holes and grasslands, a natural enclosure for a variety of wildlife. Almost every species found in East Africa may be seen inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight overlooking Lake Manyara. BLD DAY 18 Drive to either Arusha or Mt Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight via Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam and overnight (unless you have chosen to extend your safari to include Zanzibar). BLD Zanzibar Extension You may choose to extend your safari to include the spice island of Zanzibar for two nights. Over the centuries different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to become what it is today. Discover the history of the island with its exotic beauty and old buildings. Tour historical Stone Town and drive into the countryside to experience a tour of a spice plantation. BD Extended Game Viewing 4WD A relaxed morning overlooking the beach or take a stroll to soak up the island’s atmosphere. Afternoon flight to Dar es Salaam and overnight. BD Zanzibar Extension 2 nights Add $390pp Twin Share Single Supplement $99 DAY 19 After breakfast you will be transferred to Dar es Salaam Airport. You will start your extension of choice today or depart on your flight via Johannesburg to Australia. B DAY 20 Arrive in Australia. 2017 SAFARI DATES and PRICES: Departs 29 June – 18 July Departs 20 July – 08 August Departs 10 August – 29 August Maasai Men 20 DAY $13,490pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth* 20 DAY $13,890pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** Single Supplement $1,500 2018 SAFARI DATES:*** Departs 28 June – 17 July • Departs 19 July – 07 August • Departs 09 August – 28 August Accommodation: 2 nights hotel, 5 nights national park, 6 nights game reserve, 2 nights safari lodge, 1 night lodge and 1 night boutique hotel. Meals Included: 17 breakfasts, 13 lunches (8 packed) and 15 dinners. Flight Included: One-way flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro.**** Recommended Extensions: Mount Kilimanjaro • 7 Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking • 4 Day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park • 7 Day Lake Kariba and Hwange National Park Back to Back Connecting Safaris: • 9 Day Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park • 15 Day Namibia Safari • 15 Day Uganda Safari • 21 Day Malawi Safari • 27 Day Namibia Safari Other Extensions: • Please refer to the optional extensions on pg. 14-15 of brochure. For details on how these extensions can be connected, please contact our office. Ngorongoro Crater www.traveljoy.com.au 9
21 days 18 days M a l aw i & Z a m b i a S a f a r i DAY 1 Australia to Blantyre via Johannesburg. DAY 2 On arrival in Blantyre you will be met by your experienced tour guide. Have a relaxing afternoon in the town founded in 1876, and named after the small village in which David Livingstone was born. Malawi is a warm and welcoming country that offers visitors wonderful scenery, fascinating parks and some of the friendliest people in Africa. It is no wonder Malawi is known as the ‘Warm Heart of Africa.’ D DAY 3 Today’s scenic drive takes you to Lengwe National Park, located in the Lower Shire Valley. The park consists of a treasure chest of flora, including the baobab; known as the ‘Giants of Africa.’ Tall mopani trees dominate the landscape, providing cover to the reclusive nyala antelope, and a host of other small to large herbivores and carnivores. Take part in an afternoon guided safari walk. Stay in the park for two nights. BD Tea Plantation DAY 4 Experience an afternoon game drive in Lengwe National Park to spot wildlife such as kudu, bushbuck, buffalo, spotted hyena, leopard and reedbuck. The park is also a paradise for bird watchers with over 400 recorded species. BD DAY 5 A morning visit to ‘Nyala Sanctuary’ to view herds of nyala for those fabulous close-up photographs. From here it’s a close drive to your next lodge, an oasis in the bush on the banks of the mighty Shire River. Afternoon is at leisure. BD DAY 6 Morning game drive in Majete Wildlife Reserve. With the sharp eyes of your guide you will have the opportunity to spot the African wildlife, such as elephant, black rhino, buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck, nyala, zebra, also very rich in birdlife with over 300 species. BD Mvuu Lodge DAY 7 A relaxing morning with the view of lush riverine forest heavily shaded by giant leadwoods, marulas, star chestnuts and wild mangoes. Drive to Blantyre where you will stay for two nights. BD DAY 8 A day trip to capture the fantastic views of the tea plantation region is not to be missed. Visit a tea plantation at the foot of Mount Mulanje; the scenery is described as majestic, with wraparound views of lush and falling land under tall skies. Return in the afternoon to Blantyre. BD DAYS 9 - 10 Depart to the enchanting Zomba Plateau. This is a place of sheer beauty with its flowering trees and shrubs, clear mountain air and fantastic scenery. Experience a morning drive on the escarpment. Spend two nights at the Zomba Plateau. BD Mvuu Lodge DAYS 11 - 13 Driving north to Malawi’s prime Liwonde National Park; an area of captivating variety and beauty. This park is situated in the banks of the Shire River. Enjoy daily game drives and boat cruises, the relaxing way to explore this beautiful segment of Africa; with elephant, sable, hippo, crocodile and prolific bird life in riverine abundance. You will experience an unspoilt Africa at its best for three nights! BLD DAYS 14 - 16 Today depart to have your first stay on the shores of Lake Malawi; the third largest and second deepest lake in Africa. This great lake’s tropical waters are reportedly the habitat of more species of fish than any other freshwater lake on earth. With tropical vegetation on one side and the sparkling warm waters of Lake Malawi on the other, your accommodation provides supreme comfort amidst Luangwa River 10 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
exquisite surroundings. A boat cruise to Bird Island is included to watch the display of the African fish eagle, as well as other species of birdlife. BD DAYS 17 - 19 Travel north-west to Luangwa Valley which is one of Africa’s prime wildlife sanctuaries. Stay on the banks of the Luangwa River for three nights. These days are used to explore Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park and its varieties of game that make it world famous. The park successfully supports one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Africa and also has an expanding population of leopards. An evening game drive to view nocturnal animals is also included. South Luangwa National Park is one of the world’s great wildernesses and provides the grand finale to this intriguing safari. BLD DAY 20 After breakfast you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka in Zambia including airline levies and taxes, subject to change). You will start your extension of choice today or depart on your flight African Fish Eagle via Johannesburg to Australia. B DAY 21 Arrive in Australia. 2017 SAFARI DATES and PRICES: Departs 29 August – 18 September $11,590pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth* $11,990pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** Single Supplement $1,350 Price based on minimum 4 passengers Lake Malawi Luggage restricted to 15kg plus 5 kg hand luggage 2018 SAFARI DATES:*** Departs 28 August – 17 September Accommodation: 3 nights guesthouse, 2 nights hotel, 10 nights safari lodge and 3 nights resort. Meals Included: 18 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 15 dinners. Flights Included: Charter flight (or road transfer) from Southern Lakeshore to Mfuwe and one-way flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka. Recommended Extensions: Malawi Scenery • 2 Day Blue Train (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) • 3 Day Rovos Rail (Cape Town to Pretoria or Pretoria to Cape Town) • 4 Day Rovos Rail (Pretoria to Victoria Falls or Victoria Falls to Pretoria) • 4 Day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park • 7 Day Lake Kariba and Hwange National Park • 7 Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking • 8 Day Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Mauritius Back to Back Connecting Safaris: • 15 Day South Africa Safari • 20 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari Other Extensions: • Please refer to the optional extensions on pg. 14-15 of brochure. For details on how these extensions can be connected, please contact our office. South Luangwa National Park South Luangwa National Park www.traveljoy.com.au 11
1515days days Uganda Safari DAY 1 Australia to Entebbe via Johannesburg. DAY 2 Arrive in Entebbe, the gateway to Uganda. You will be met by your DAY 9 Enjoy a guided morning bush walk for a closer inspection of nature. experienced tour guide and transferred to your accommodation in Kampala. D After breakfast another opportunity to see tree climbing lions before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; home of the mighty mountain gorillas. Stay two DAY 3 Journey through the panoramic Luwero Triangle to the Rhino nights in the Buhoma Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. BLD Sanctuary where white and black rhino are raised to be released into the wild. After lunch continue to the stunning Murchison Falls National Park. Spend two DAY 10 Viewing mountain gorilla is one of the greatest wildlife experiences. nights in the park overlooking the Nile River. BLD The day begins with breakfast and briefing ready for trekking between 4 and 8 hours over rugged mountain and forest terrain. An hour to cherish, observe DAY 4 After a cup of coffee take a ferry across the Nile River for an early and photograph the shy and peaceful primates with the guides and tracker. morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park to see the ‘Big Five.’ Spend a relaxing afternoon at your accommodation. BLD Return to your lodge for breakfast and to relax. The Nile River pours millions of litres through a small gorge forming the breathtaking Murchison Falls. In the DAY 11 Head to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. The afternoon allows time for afternoon cruise to the base of the falls, while spotting many bird species and relaxation and sightseeing around the lake. Overnight in Kagalama Village. BLD other wildlife before hiking to the top. BLD DAY 12 A morning boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Visit Igongo Cultural DAY 5 Visit the fishing village at Butiaba on the shores of Lake Albert on Village. Overnight near Lake Mburo National Park. BLD the way to Fort Portal. Stay two nights overlooking a dramatic crater lake and the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon.’ BLD DAY 13 Start the day with an interesting game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. You may have the opportunity to spot oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, DAY 6 After breakfast drive to Kanyanchu Tourist Centre to trek for hippo, hyena, topi, reedbuck and other wildlife. Together with thirteen other endangered chimpanzees and other primates in the Kibale National Park; a lakes in the area, Lake Mburo forms part of a 50 km-long wetland system fascinating experience. Observe them swinging from tree to tree, feeding and linked by a swamp. An early afternoon boat ride amidst hippos before returning playing in your midst. Tour the crater region and visit a tea plantation. BLD to Entebbe, overnight at Lake Victoria. BLD DAY 7 Drive through beautiful farming country and hills covered with DAY 14 Early morning transfer to Entebbe International Airport. You will start banana and tea plantations to Queen Elizabeth National Park, alongside the your extension of choice today or depart on your flight via Johannesburg to mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range. An afternoon cruise along the famous Australia. B Kazinga Channel. This is a scenic treat and one of the best opportunities to see hippo, buffalo, kobs, elephants, warthogs to name a few, plus spectacular DAY 15 Arrive Australia. bird life. Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park. BLD DAY 8 Observe wildlife on a morning game drive along Kasenyi and 2017 SAFARI DATES and PRICES: Queens Mile and encounter a variety of birdlife returning to their hideouts. Departs 07 July – 21 July Drive through the unique Western Rift Valley escarpment of the Ishasha Sector, partake in an evening game drive in search of tree climbing lions. $12,990pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Perth* Overnight in Kanungu District. BLD $13,390pp Twin Share, including airfares ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide** Single Supplement $2,660 Price based on minimum 4 passengers 2018 SAFARI DATES:*** Departs 06 July – 20 July Accommodation: 2 nights hotel, 4 nights lodge, 5 nights national park and 1 night resort. Meals Included: 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 12 dinners. Recommended Extensions: Recommended Extensions: Tree Climbing Lion in Ishasha • 4 Day Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park • 7 Day Lake Kariba & Hwange National Park Back to Back Connecting Safaris: • 9 Day Garden Route - Cape Town to Port Elizabeth • 14 Day Kenya Safari • 15 Day Namibia Safari • 20 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari • 27 Day Namibia Safari Other Extensions: • Please refer to the optional extensions on pg. 14-15 of brochure. For details on how these extensions can be connected, please contact our office. Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 12 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
9 days Garden Route Extension 9 days DAY 1 On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by your experienced tour guide. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visit Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) and Castle of Good Hope; the oldest European building in South Africa. In the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront offers restaurants, entertainment and shopping which seamlessly merge with the fresh sea breeze and African sun, adding a zest to a cosmopolitan, vibrant atmosphere. Stay in Cape Town for two nights. D DAY 2 Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve, a spectacular narrow finger of land, covered in fynbos and home to beautiful bays. An afternoon stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguins. BD DAY 3 No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the famous vineyards with wine-tasting at the estates. Drive through Franschoek and Paarl to overnight in picturesque Stellenbosch. BD Waterfront View of Table Mountain DAY 4 Depart the wine region, drive through the Hugenot Tunnel along the spectacular coast with mountains on one side and beaches and bays along the other to stay overnight in Mossel Bay. BD DAY 5 Enjoy a tour through the Bartolomeu Dias Museum then head towards Knysna, passing many holiday towns like Wilderness and Sedgefield. Visit the Knysna Heads Lookout and in the afternoon a tour of the town. Overnight in the heart of the Garden Route in the beautiful town of Knysna. BD DAY 6 Today head along the coast through the Garden Route. This scenic drive runs parallel to the coastline featuring lakes, mountains, forests, rivers and golden beaches. Stop at Bloukrans River Bridge, the highest in South Africa. Drive to the Big Tree and Storms River Bridge. You will stay in the Tsitsikamma for two nights. BD DAY 7 Visit Tsitsikamma National Park; a paradise of bird and marine life, indigenous forests and many rivers along kilometres of coastal beauty. A morning walk to the Storms River mouth to board the ‘Spirit of Tsitsikamma’ boat trip. You will African Penguins also see and have the opportunity to cross the Storms River Suspension Bridge. BD DAY 8 Drive via Jeffreys Bay, renowned for world-class surf, to Addo Elephant National Park where elephants and antelope roam in their natural habitat. Overnight in a guest house in Uitenhage, approximately 35 mins from Port Elizabeth. BD DAY 9 After breakfast drive to Port Elizabeth Airport to board your flight to your next destination. B $1,990pp Twin Share, excluding airfares Price based on minimum 6 passengers $2,440pp Twin Share, excluding airfares 4-5 passengers privately guided Stellenbosch Wine Region $3,090pp Twin Share, excluding airfares 2-3 passengers privately guided Single Supplement $370 (Applicable to all of the above) This extension can be added to any of our safaris and prices vary according to your safari of choice. Cape Town and Stellenbosch can be removed if already included in your safari of choice. Back to Back Connecting Safaris: • 14 Day Kenya Safari • 15 Day Namibia, Botswana and Zambia Safari • 15 Day South Africa Safari (first departure only) • 20 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari • 27 Day Namibia Safari (Cape Town to Livingstone or Livingstone to Cape Town) Devon Valley Hotel Accommodation: 2 nights lodge in Cape Town, 1 night hotel in Stellenbosch, 1 night guest house in Mossel Bay, 1 night hotel in Knysna, 2 nights hotel in Tsitsikamma and 1 night guest house in Uitenhage. Meals Included: 8 breakfasts and 8 dinners. www.traveljoy.com.au 13
Extensions Optional Extensions Why not add your choice of extension(s) to 4 DAY / 3 NIGHT VICTORIA FALLS & CHOBE the beginning or end of your safari with us? NATIONAL PARK Enjoy the wonders of two of the most famous landmarks in the world, Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Observe the spectacular animal and bird life with a morning game drive plus a river game cruise on Chobe River. Explore the picturesque Victoria Falls and cruise the Zambezi River on a sundowner riverboat. There may also be time to shop at the African craft markets or even take the ultimate helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (helicopter flight at own cost). Accommodation: 2 nights safari lodge in Botswana and 1 night hotel in Zambia. Meals Included: 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners. Guide: Locally guided, however a personal safari guide is available on request at an additional cost (minimum 4 people). Flights Included: Return economy airfares from Johannesburg to Livingstone. $2,980pp Twin Share Single Supplement $550 Victoria Falls 8 DAY / 7 NIGHT VICTORIA FALLS, CHOBE NATIONAL PARK & MAURITIUS After completion of the above extension, the option could be available to go to Mauritius for 4 nights (enquire for details). Price available on request 7 DAY / 6 NIGHT LAKE KARIBA & HWANGE NATIONAL PARK Experience the diverse wildlife and beautiful sunsets over Lake Kariba, stretching over 300 km in length and covering an area of 500,000 ha. Enjoy morning game drives, evening game cruises, game walks and optional fishing. A charter flight to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest game park, staying on a private concession for 3 nights with Hwange on your doorstep, a slice of paradise. You can upgrade your game drives to be in the Hwange National Park. With an area of 1,460,000 ha the park hosts over 100 mammal and 400 bird Mauritius species, including plenty of Africa’s ‘Big Five’ (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant). There are also large numbers of giraffes, hyenas and cheetahs. You will finish with a road transfer to the picturesque Victoria Falls. Accommodation: 3 nights luxury tented camp on the shores of Lake Kariba and 3 nights lodge near Hwange National Park. Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners. Guide: Locally guided activities. Flight Included: Internal charter flight from Lake Kariba to Hwange National Park. $4,290pp Twin Share Single Supplement $1,680 7 DAY / 6 NIGHT UGANDA Uganda is the ‘Pearl of Africa,’ a country with fantastic natural scenery and home to majestic Lake Kariba Game Drive mountain gorillas. While on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park you may be fortunate enough to see the famous tree climbing lions. An incredible day of gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (permit included). The experience of observing these gentle giants is a humbling and exciting adventure. An excursion to walk through the Kyambura Gorge to view the fast moving and elusive chimpanzee, plus a cruise on the Kazinga Channel are also included. This extension is fully guided by local experienced guides. Full Itinerary available on request. Accommodation: 2 nights hotel in Entebbe and 4 nights lodge. Meals Included: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners. Flights Included: Internal flghts in Uganda from Entebbe to Kasese airstrip and Kihihi airstrip to Entebbe. Permits Included: Gorilla and chimpanzee permits. Cost subject to fluctuation due to introduction of Ugandan VAT. $7,290pp Twin Share Single supplement $1,040 Chimpanzees based on minimum 2 passengers 14 Traveljoy- Africa 2017/ 2018
3 DAY / 2 NIGHT DUBAI Morning at leisure. During the afternoon take an intriguing historical excursion and orientation tour of the city. The second day is at leisure for optional tours and shopping. Dinner aboard a traditional wooden dhow sailing along Dubai Creek. The cruise offers a fascinating view, experience true Arabian hospitality. Accommodation: 2 nights hotel. Meals Included: 2 breakfasts and 1 dinner. Flights: This extension is only available if you fly with Emirates. Additional costs may apply. $780pp Twin Share Single Supplement $250 2 DAY / 1 NIGHT BLUE TRAIN Step into luxurious lounges and be part of the romantic experience of the Blue Train journeys.The magnificent moving 5 star hotel will show you Burg Al Arab the ‘Window to the Soul of South Africa’ and its beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a 27 hour overnight journey that will fulfil your every expectation of relaxation, tangling taste buds and 5 star service. This incredible experience is something special and can be added to most Traveljoy safaris. Price available on request 3 DAY / 2 NIGHT or 4 DAY / 3 NIGHT ROVOS RAIL EXPERIENCE Experience the ‘Most Luxurious Train in the World’ and recapture the romance of a bygone era as you step aboard the reconditioned wood- panelled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine in 5 star luxury. This incredible experience is something special and can be added to most Traveljoy safaris. Price available on request Blue Train 7 DAY / 6 NIGHT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & SURROUNDS One of Africa’s largest, oldest and most renowned national parks. With over 148 mammal species found here the chance to spot all of the ‘Big Five’ is achievable. The park also hosts 118 reptile and over 500 bird species. A full day panoramic experience with magnificent views of the Drakensberg Escarpment and red sandstone ridges of the Blyde River Canyon. Several stops at iconic viewpoints such as the Three Rondavels and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. This week long extension is a combination of wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery. SINGLE SAFARI LODGE EXPERIENCE: Accommodation: 6 nights at a private game lodge as a base. Meals Included: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners. From $1,730 pp Twin Share Additional inclusions: 5 lunches, Blyde River Canyon boat cruise, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Rovos Rail Centre and morning guided nature walks. $2,130 pp Twin Share Single Supplement: $320 MULTIPLE SAFARI LODGE EXPERIENCE: Our recommended combination of wildlife viewing and spectacular scenery. With all the above inclusions in closer proximity due to a variety of accommodations. From the foothills of the mountains to the river’s edge, hear the sounds of Africa’s orchestra, the roar of the lion, the grunt of a far off leopard, to the cry of a jackal; a truly memorable African bush experience. Accommodation: 6 nights at 3 private game lodges. Meals Included: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners. $2,590 pp Twin Share Single Supplement: $480 OTHER CUSTOM-MADE EXTENSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED Bathing Elephants in Kruger National Park www.traveljoy.com.au 15
* Australia - Nairobi Flight via Dubai Stop-over available on request Mfuwe Lake Malawi Liwonde NP Zomba Plateau Majete Mulanje Lengwe NP - * Australia - South Africa Mauritius stop-over available on request 15 Day South Africa Safari 15 Day Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Safari 27 Day South Africa, Namibia, Botswana & Zambia Safari 20 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari 21 Day Malawi & Zambia Safari 15 Day Uganda Safari 9 Day Garden Route Extension Awaken your senses in FOR ADDITIONAL INFO OR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT US AT: Traveljoy is a division of: unspoilt Africa… Ph: 08 9753 2100 Fax: 08 9753 2222 Breathe in the smell of nature, take in the sights Mob: 0418 833 444 of exquisite animals on open game drives, hear the sounds of tribal Africa, let your taste buds be entertained by local flavours, and be moved by PO Box 271 and a member of: people’s friendliness. Busselton WA 6280 www.traveljoy.com.au Africa will make you feel alive! info@traveljoy.com.au TIDS
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