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A Kosher Safari

The St. Lucia Wetlands & The Kruger National Park

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Wed, August 13 Depart JFK to Johannesburg.

Thurs, August 14. Arrive in Johannesburg. Upon your arrival you will be taken to your hotel where you will be able to relax before your tour begins. If time permits, you will go for dinner at one of Johannesburg's finest kosher restaurants.

Fri, August 15 Johannesburg - The City of Gold. 
We visit the Sterkfontein Caves and the magnificent Wonder Cave. We return to Johannesburg and if time permits there will be some time for shopping before we prepare for Shabbat.

Sat, August 16.  Shabbat. Shabbat is spent with the Jewish community of Johannesburg.

Sun, August 17.  Kruger National Park. We fly to the Lowveld. In the afternoon we take a game drive safari in the famous Kruger National Park and search for the Big 5.

Mon, August 18.  Kruger, Blyde River Canyon and the Potholes. We take an early morning game drive (one of the best times to view wildlife) in the Kruger National Park. Again, we search for the Big 5 and other animals. In the afternoon we drive up the magnificent Blyde River Canyon and admire the views from God's Window and the Bourkes Luck Potholes.

Tue, August 19.  Another day Kruger National Park. More game viewing in the Kruger National Park. return flight to Johannesburg. 

Wed, August 20.  St. Lucia Wetlands World Heritage Site. An early flight to Richards Bay from where we drive to St. Lucia. We take an afternoon cruise on the estuary, searching for hippo and crocodile. 

Thurs, August 21. Cape Vidal. Short drive through the National Park to Cape Vidal, where you can try some snorkeling or simply relax on the unspoiled, subtropical beach. Or enjoy an open jeep safari in the famous Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park, home to almost half the world's surviving rhino population, searching for the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino).

Fri, August 22. Canoe Safari. Enjoy an early morning canoe safari on the massive Lake St.Lucia, searching for hippo and crocodile. We spend time relaxing on nature trails, horseback safaris, or simply on the beach. We take an afternoon flight to Johannesburg to prepare for Shabbat.

Sat, August 23.  Shabbat is spent with the Jewish community of Johannesburg.

Sun, August 24. Gold Reef City and Soweto. The morning is spent exploring the old mining town of Gold Reef City, where we take an underground goldmine tour, and watch a gold pour. You can also try your luck at picking up a gold bar with one hand. Kruger rands may be purchased. If time permits, we will take a tour of Soweto Township, and some shopping for family and friends who couldn't join you on this trip. You catch your return flight to the USA.



All items subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors


Tour Package Includes: 

Excludes: International flight, please Inquire, specify your gateway

Price: Rhino Package (Budget tour) $2,750 per person double occupancy

Lion Package (Semi -luxury tour) $3,250  per person double occupancy

Please note that the price is based on small group under 4 people. With more people, the price will decrease. 

50% deposit is required at time of booking in order to secure the above prices. 

Quote is subject to price increases and currency fluctuations.

Final payment due in full no later than 60 days prior to departure.

 

Chobe National Park & Victoria Falls Extension

 

Sun, August 10. Depart JFK to Johannesburg International Airport.

Mon, August 11. Arrive in Johannesburg. Upon your arrival you will be taken to your hotel where you will be able to relax before your tour begins. If time permits, you will go for dinner at one of Johannesburg's finest kosher restaurants.

Tues, August 12.  Botswana - The Chobe River. We take a morning flight to Kasane, Botswana, gateway to Chobe National Park, Southern Africa's premier safari destination. Enjoy a spectacular game drive along the banks of the Chobe River, hoping to view massive herds of elephant, buffalo, and other large animals, as well as the evasive big cats.

Wed, August 13. Victoria Falls. We rise early and are transferred across the border to Victoria Falls, Zambia, where we encounter one of the most spectacular sights in the world - the "Smoke that thunders." This 1.12 mile wide curtain of falling water is considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world. 
We return to Kasane for dinner, after which we enjoy a night drive safari.

Thurs, August 14. Day of Safaris. Enjoy an early morning game-drive in Chobe National Park. Or water safari viewing game along the Chobe River by boat. 
At midday, we enjoy some canoeing on the Chobe River. In the late afternoon, we board our return flight to Johannesburg.

Fri, August. 15 Johannesburg - The City of Gold. Visit the Sterkfontein Caves and the magnificent Wonder Cave. We return to Johannesburg and if time permits there will be some time for shopping before we prepare for Shabbat. 

Tour continues with Shabbat in Johannesburg   (see above)

All items subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors.

Tour Package Includes: 

Excludes: International flight, specify your gateway

Price 

Rhino Package (Budget tour) $1,425 per person double occupancy; 
Lion Package (Semi -luxury tour) $1,700 per person, double occupancy

Please note that the price is based on small group under 4 people. With more people, price will decrease. 

Quote is subject to price increases and currency fluctuations.

Final payment due in full no later than 45 days prior to departure.

Important: All items subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors.

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