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YOUR PRIVATE AFRICA Rwanda, South Africa & Botswana 11 Nights / 13 Days
Let your imagination soar Journey overview andBeyondAfrica, the birthplace of the safari, is home to a melting-pot of colourful and engaging cultures and is a continent filled to the brim with landscapes that will imprint themselves on your memory with their beauty and astounding contrasts. This is the land of Big Five sightings and adventure-packed activities that will keep you coming back for more. To complement the exceptional experiences we offer in Africa - we have tailor made this itinerary to ensure unforgettable memories for the brave, young, older and adventurous member of the family. Join us on this incredible journey ... What we love about this journey Kigali City Tour Canopy Walk Colobus Monkey Tracking Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking Game drives License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
At a glance
11 nights / 13 days
2 Guests
Highlights
Kigali City Tour
Canopy Walk
Colobus Monkey Tracking
Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking
Game Drives
DATE DAY PROGRAMME
1 Scheduled flight from Hong Kong International to Doha Hamad International Airport.
Scheduled flight from Doha Hamad International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Scheduled transfer from Kigali Airport to Kigali Serena Hotel
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel
2 Included activities: Kigali City Tour
Overnight: One&Only Nyungwe House
3 Included activities: Canopy Walk
Overnight: One&Only Nyungwe House
4 Included activities: Colobus Monkey Tracking
Overnight: One&Only Nyungwe House
5 Transfer from Musanze Airstrip to Bisate Lodge
Overnight: Bisate Lodge
6 Included activities: Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking
Overnight: Bisate Lodge
7 Transfer from Bisate Lodge to Kigali Airport
Scheduled flight from Kigali International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport
Private transfer from OR Tambo International Airport to The Peech Hotel
Overnight: The Peech Hotel
8 Private transfer from The Peech Hotel to OR Tambo International Airport
Scheduled flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Maun International Airport
License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Scheduled charter flight from Maun International Airport to andBeyond Nxabega
Okavango Tented Camp
Overnight: andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
9 Included activities: Game Drives
Recommended activities (at additional cost): Scenic Helicopter Flight
Overnight: andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
10 Scheduled charter flight from andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp to
andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Overnight: andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
11 Included activities: Game drives
Overnight: andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
12 Scheduled charter flight from andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge to Maun
International Airport
Scheduled flight from Maun International Airport to O. R. Tambo International Airport
Scheduled flight from O. R. Tambo International Airport to Doha Hamad International
Airport
13 Scheduled flight from Doha Hamad International Airport to Hong Kong International
Airport.
License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary Kigali Serena Hotel Kigali, Rwanda Day 1 On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by an Aviation representative, who will hand over your travel documents. Upon arrival at Kigali Airport you will be met by an andBeyond representative and driven to Kigali Serena Hotel. Experience 1 night at Kigali Serena in a Superior Room with ensuite bathroom. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary Kigali Serena Hotel Kigali, Rwanda Relaxed yet elegant, the Kigali Serena Hotel is situated on a charming boulevard in the heart of Kigali. Here, guests can choose from the hotel’s exceptional selection of 148 contemporary rooms — each with a lovely ensuite bathroom, internet connectivity, flat-screen satellite television and personal bar. Delicious, globally-inspired meals are served at the hotel’s first-class eateries. Choose from mouth-watering à la carte menus, themed dinners, scrumptious poolside lunches and a wide array of colourful cocktails served overlooking the pool and tranquil gardens. Guests can take a dip in the sparkling swimming pool or unwind with a soothing massage at the hotel’s health club. A full-equipped gym adds to guest delight. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT KIGALI SERENA HOTEL Take advantage of the hotel’s well-equipped gym and treat yourself afterwards to a pampering massage at the Maisha health spa. Lounge on the open terrace and enjoy your favourite sundowner, after a successful day of sightseeing. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary One&Only Nyungwe House Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda Day 2 Activity to look forward to today: Kigali City Tour. Kigali is the bustling capital city of Rwanda and home to its only international airport. Vibrant and colourful, the city spreads over scenic ridges and valleys, with the city centre located high on one hill and the government quarter on another. The highest hill, Mount Kigali, sits 1 850 m (6 075 feet) above sea level. The city’s highlights include the Genocide Memorial Center, the fruit market, lunch at the Hotel Mille Collines (of Hotel Rwanda fame) and a ride on a motorbike taxi through town. You will then transfer to Kigali Airport for a helicopter flight to One & Only Nyungwe House (approximately 45 minutes) Experience 3 night at Nyungwe Forest Lodge in a Nyungwe Room with ensuite bathroom. Day includes: Rates include breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, non-alcoholic beverages with meals and two activities per person per day (as defined by the Resort and subject to change without notice). Included activities: Kigali City Tour Day 3 Activity to look forward to today: Canopy Walk tour Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the reason why Rwanda has become the top tourist destination in the world over. This is not only the place for relaxation but also one of the place for adventure and insight into Rwanda‘s single beauty. Once you get to the park, you will then prepare to join on one of the most unbelievable adventures you will ever have, the canopy walk a 200m canopy walk way that will give you an excitement that can hardly be compared by anything Included activities: Canopy Walk Day 4 Activity to look forward to today: Colubus Monkey Tracking (whole day) License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Embrace the home of East Africa’s most diverse primate population, as you track the Colobus monkeys through Nyungwe’s lush forest trails. Most active and visible in the early morning, an early rise is required for maximum viewing opportunity, and a beautifully prepared breakfast will be enjoyed ‘on the go’. Included activities: Colobus Monkey Tracking License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary One&Only Nyungwe House Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda One&Only Nyungwe House is set amongst the rich tea- plantations of Gisakura, In Southwest Rwanda, just south of Lake Kivu on the Burundi border. The property is set on the edge of the iconic Nyungwe National Park, which covers approximately 1020 square kilometers of rainforest, bamboo, and swamps. The accommodations at this lodge provide a sense of tranquility with a fireplace and picturesque private deck. All rooms include breakfast, lunch, and dinner while featuring tea and coffee facilities and an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, wilderness-view shower and stand- alone bath. The One&Only Spa provides relaxing treatments, while the One&Only Gym allows guests space and equipment for a refreshing workout. Additionally, guests can relax in the infinity pool while having a snack and drink and enjoy a meal by the trees with a picnic or at the elegant restaurant. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary Bisate Lodge Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Day 5 You will be collected from One & Only Nyungwe House and driven to Musanze Airstrip for a helicopter transfer to Bisate Lodge (approximately 45 minutes) Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village Tour: You will be collected from Bisate and taken on a Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village tour Iby’Iwacu village is located around Parc National des Volcans in Nyabigoma, Kinigi, Musanze district, Northern Province- have a visit to Iby’Iwacu to share with local people home and heritage treasures including lifestyles, activities, artifacts and ways of living of local people. Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village is committed at showcasing the ways of living, traditional lifestyles and dances to tourists. Experience 2 night at Bisate Lodge in a Forest Villa with ensuite bathroom. Day includes: All meals, all local drinks (excludes premium imported brands and champagne), lodge activities on property (guided nature / birding walks in forest on property, guided nursery visit and indigenous tree planting, guided walk and vegetable picking at organic fields, guided walk to pyrethrum fields, self-guided running trail) lodge activities off property accessed by walking (guided visits to Bisate reforestation site, guided visits to Bisate primary and secondary schools, guided visit of Bisate village), enjoy sundowner drinks on the lodge balcony or the private balcony of your villa, laundry, complimentary in-room welcome massage (**additional massages would be for guests own account), Gym in a bag concept per guest, wireless internet connection in villa only, local Government taxes. In the event of a change in local taxes or the introduction of additional taxes, these rates will be adjusted accordingly Day 6 You will be collected from Bisate and taken on a Gorilla Tracking venture A wildlife adventure unlike any other, this itinerary offers the chance for close encounters with mountain gorillas and beautiful golden monkeys. Hike the densely forested slopes of Rwanda’s picturesque Virungas Volcanoes in search of the world’s largest population of wild mountain gorillas. Gaze out onto soaring mountain slopes enveloped in lush and tropical vegetation. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Immersed in this dramatic natural setting, enjoy the opportunity to watch the intriguing interaction between gorilla families or set out in search for a glimpse of these great primates while undisturbed in their beautiful natural setting Included activities: Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Trekking License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary Bisate Lodge Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Set adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park, which is home to the iconic endangered mountain gorilla, Bisate Lodge offers the perfect base for mountain gorilla trekking. Situated within the natural amphitheatre of an extinct volcanic cone, the lodge offers breath-taking views of the brooding Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno volcanoes. Setting a new standard of luxury in the area, the lodge offers just nine beautiful ensuite rooms, including a family suite. Designed in typical Rwandan style, the buildings are domed with an authentic draping thatch. The interiors are also characteristically Rwandan, using natural materials such as wood and volcanic stone, but there is also a contemporary feel with the addition of warm greys and splashes of vibrant green. The lodge’s main attraction is the opportunity to trek to visit a family of mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park. There are also plenty of other activities for guests, including visiting one of the habituated golden monkey troops in the area, trekking to the top of one of the volcanoes, hiking up to Dian Fossey's grave and former research station at Karisoke, or exploring the local villages and the stunning twin lakes nearby. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT BISATE LODGE Track a family of majestic mountain gorillas through their natural habitat, or follow equally rare golden monkey troops as they frolic through the trees. Enjoy stunning views of the magnificent Virunga volcanoes. Take a hike up to the grave of renowned primatologist and gorilla activist, Dian Fossey. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary The Peech Hotel Johannesburg, South Africa Day 7 You will be collected from Bisate Lodge and driven to the airstrip for a helicopter flight to Kigali Airport (approximately 45 hours to 1 hour) Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a Menzies Aviation representative and assisted through customs and immigration. You will then be assisted into the arrivals hall for your onward arrangements. Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will be met by a member from our andBeyond team who will drive you to The Peech Boutique Hotel. Delight in your 1 night stay at The Peech Boutique Hotel in a Classic Room with ensuite bathroom. Day includes: Your stay includes breakfast, complimentary full mini bar and snacks, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, use of spa hydro facilities, 24 hour butler service, complimentary sparkling wine on arrival. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary The Peech Hotel Johannesburg, South Africa Set in beautifully-manicured gardens, the Peech Hotel belies its idyllic location near the bustling hub of Johannesburg. Modern, afro-chic interiors create a calming setting in the heart of this vibrant city. Stylish rooms and suites include comfortable bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, satellite television, iPod docking stations, wifi, private balconies and lovely garden views. Guests can enjoy fantastic culinary fare at the bistro, which takes pride in preparing wholesome and delicious meals from only the best organic produce and herbs. A sparkling swimming pool provides guests with a cool escape from the heat, whilst a cosy reading nook is the perfect setting for curling up with a good book. Those in search of relaxing spots to unwind can head to the inviting sitting room or the elegant champagne bar for an indulgent bottle of fine bubbly. A walk- in wine cellar and well-stocked library add to guest delight. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE PEECH HOTEL The iPod docking stations and wifi access in each room. The Eco-Peech initiatives that include solar water heating panels, low-energy lighting and water saving. Relax in a cool hanging chair by the pool with a refreshing cocktail. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana Day 8 You will be collected from The Peech Boutique Hotel and driven to OR Tambo International Airport for fligh to Maun International Airport. Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Menzies Aviation, who will assist you with check in procedures for your departure flight. Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by a member of our andBeyond team. Upon arrival at Maun Airport you will be greeted by a member from the andBeyond team who will assist you onto a Mack Air light aircraft. From here, you and fellow guests will be flown to Nxabega airstrip. Your first flight over this pristine water wilderness will leave lasting impressions. Keep a look out for hippos in the waterways and elephants amongst the trees (Approximately. 25 minutes). Adventure awaits you during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp in a Luxury Tent with ensuite bathroom with shower only. Day includes: Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip. Day 9 Day at leisure to unwind and explore the area / surrounds & game drives twice daily or as arranged with guests Day excludes: Seasonal helicopter flights Included activities: Game Drives Recommended activities (at additional cost): Scenic Helicopter Flight License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. The Camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation with breathtaking views of the ever-changing Okavango Delta. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. Nine exclusive tented suites on raised wooden platforms nestle under a canopy of African ebony trees, featuring ensuite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain).The guest areas, made from the local timber, reed and thatch, include indoor and outdoor dining, a Safari Shop and a swimming pool with expansive deck. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta. Private bush dinners, breakfasts in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with al fresco picnic are provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND NXABEGA OKAVANGO TENTED CAMP Surprise the poling tracker on your mokoro trip by grabbing a water lily and squeezing the end at him — it shoots like a water pistol. Challenge your loved one to a game of Scrabble on the pool deck and when that is done have a bird watching competition without leaving the comfort of your chair. At dinnertime, ask Nxabega’s Sing for Life choir to perform one of their beautiful African anthems. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Okavango Delta, Botswana Day 10 Enjoy a short game drive to Nxabega airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Chitabe airstrip. Marvel at the endless beauty of the Okavango Delta as you fly over the massive expanse of this inland lake (Approximately 15 minutes). Reawaken your soul during your 2 night stay at andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in a Suite with indoor and outdoor shower. Day includes: Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip. Day 11 Day at leisure to unwind and explore the area / surrounds & game drives twice daily or as arranged with guests Included activities: Game drives License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Okavango Delta, Botswana andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is situated on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. With exclusive traversing rights over 270 km2 of wilderness in a private concession, this site was specifically chosen for its extraordinary beauty and proximity to the game-rich grassy plains. andBeyond Sandibe’s raised guest areas and suites look out onto the Santantadibe Channel, providing spectacular Okavango Delta views. Drawing its inspiration from nature, the lodge blends into the landscape, providing an experience that is serene, earthy and organic. Secluded plunge pools and outdoor showers in each of the twelve suites allow guests to feel part of the forest, while private fireplaces warm the African nights once the sun goes down. Clever constructed, indoor and outdoor lounging places create cosy nooks ideal for private dining beneath the stars. An interactive kitchen and interpretive naturalist library encourage guests to become one with the surroundings and to enjoy every aspect of the Delta experience. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND SANDIBE OKAVANGO SAFARI LODGE Indulge in a full-day picnic with your guide, tracker and butler. Enjoy a morning of game viewing, take a siesta under the large jackalberry and fig trees. It is a magical experience. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Expect the extraordinary Departure Okavango Delta, Botswana Day 12 Enjoy a short game drive to Chitabe airstrip where a Mack Air light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Maun Airport. Savour the views of the sparkling lagoons and palm tree islands as you fly over this water wonderland for one last time (Approximately 15 minutes). Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by a member of our andBeyond team. Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by a Menzies Aviation representative and assisted through customs and immigration. You will then be assisted with check in procedures for your onward flight. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
Journey overview
RATES
Jun - Dec 2019 Per person sharing
2 guests travelling and using 1 room HKD 188,390 up
Flights
DATE DETAILS DEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Day 1 Scheduled flight from Hong Kong International to Doha Hamad HKG DOH
International Airport.
Day 1 Scheduled flight from Doha Hamad International Airport to Kigali DOH KGL
International Airport.
Day 2 Kigali International Airport to One&Only Nyungwe House
Day 5 One & Only to Musanze Airstrip for Bisate Lodge
Day 7 Musanze Airstrip, ex Bisate Lodge to Kigali Airport
Day 7 Scheduled flight from Kigali International Airport to OR Tambo KGL JNB
International Airport
Day 8 Scheduled flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Maun JNB MUB
International Airport
Day 8 Maun International Airport to andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Day 10 andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp to andBeyond Sandibe
Okavango Safari Lodge
Day 12 andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge to Maun International Airport
Day 12 Scheduled flight from Maun International Airport to OR Tambo MUB JNB
International Airport
Day 12 Scheduled flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Doha Hamad JNB DOH
International Airport.
Day 13 Scheduled flight from Doha Hamad International Airport to Hong Kong DOH HKG
International Airport
Transfers
DATE TIME DETAILS
Day 1 Thousand Hills Africa
Kigali Airport to Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 7 andBeyond City Safaris - Johannesburg
OR Tambo International Airport to The Peech Boutique Hotel
Day 8 andBeyond City Safaris - Johannesburg
The Peech Boutique Hotel to OR Tambo International Airport for fligh to Maun International
Airport
License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148FAccommodation
DATE DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Day 1 Kigali Kigali Serena Hotel 1x Kigali Serena Hotel -
Superior Room BB (Double)
Breakfast
Day 2-4 Nyungwe Forest National One&Only Nyungwe House 1x One&Only Nyungwe House -
Park Nyungwe Room (Double)
All meals and local brands of
drinks
Day 5-6 Volcanoes National Park Bisate Lodge 1x Bisate Lodge - Forest Villa FI
(Double)
All meals and local brands of
drinks
Day 7 Johannesburg The Peech Hotel 1x Classic Room BB (Double)
Breakfast
Day 8-9 Okavango Delta andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp 1x Tent FI (Double)
All meals and local brands of
drinks
Day10-11 Okavango Delta andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge 1x Suite FI (Double)
All meals and local brands of
drinks
License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148FJourney overview What’s included: Accommodation as specified in the itinerary Meals, drinks and laundry as specified Scheduled flights/Private charters as specified in the itinerary Private/Scheduled transfers as specified in the itinerary Private/Scheduled sightseeing and excursions as specified in the itinerary Private/Scheduled game viewing activities as specified in the itinerary National parks, concession and landing fees where applicable Emergency medical evacuation insurance Domestic/international departure tax, fuel and safety levies from airports and airstrips unless otherwise stipulated What’s not included: Meals, drinks and laundry not specified in the itinerary or as outlined in the Includes Premium brand drinks, champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes Gratuities and any items of a personal nature Sightseeing and excursions not specified in the itinerary Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary National parks and concession fees not specified in the itinerary Travel Insurance Visa fees (please be sure to check if visas are required) License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. The above prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy & only applicable for minimum 2 adults traveling & check-in together in the same pattern. 2. The above prices are subject to Airport Passenger Security Charge, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, airport construction fee and administration fee. 3. Package price does not include : - o Cost of travel documents and visa fees. o Personal expenses, optional tours, transfers and other services that are not specified. o Expenses incurred owing to the delay of air / land carriers that are beyond our control. 4. The above prices are applicable to specific flight, air ticket booking class code, hotel choice, room type and departure date only, and are subject to the supply and policy of airline and hotels. Connexus Travel may adjust prices without prior notice. All prices are subject to change at the time of booking. 5. A non-refundable deposit of HK$3,000 is required upon confirmation, balance payment is required at least 60 days prior to departure or deadline set by airline or hotel whichever is earlier. 6. Accommodation should be completed on or before Dec 31, 2019 or specified by individual hotel. 7. No amendment, cancellation and refund is allowed once documents are issued. 8. Other terms and conditions apply, for further details, please contact Connexus Travel. 9. Connexus Travel reserves the rights to amend terms & conditions. In case of any disputes, Connexus Travel's decision shall be final. 10. All prices, information and images in this flyer are for reference only. License No.:350001 Africa-QR9148F
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