Kenya Safari along with South African Discovery

The bright sun-kissed land truly reflecting the minimalistic essence of a simple life, is this classic African imagery of travel. The land of the people of earth has so much to offer to every explorer. Traverse through these sun-kissed lands with My Travel Doodle's Africa holiday packages and experience what it is like to connect back to the roots of your origin.

The experience of being in the laps of wilderness, just as we see it on Discovery and National Geographic channels, can get no better than being in this land along with our Africa tour packages. The geographical variety of the landscapes of this land is the most distinguished factor of all. Be a part of an unforgettable travel story with us to the ‘Rainbow Nation’ and relish our legacy to travel, explore and celebrate life!

Kenya Has Long Been A Safari Favourite – Home To Some Of The World’s Most Famous National Parks And Reserves, With Rolling Plains, Great Lakes And Vast Wildernesses,Rich In African Wildlife From Big Cats To Even Bigger Elephants And Rhino. Continue The Holiday To South Africa, It’s A Place To Experience The Kind Of Wonders You’d Never Expect To Find In One Country. Gaze Out Over Cape Town From Iconic Table Mountain, Catch A Glimpse Of A Majestic Lion, See Pristine Beaches Along The Rugged Garden Route Coastline, The Extravagant & Glamourous Resort Of Sun City Dominated By A Fun-filled Water Park By A Large Lagoon With Upto 1.8 Metres Every 90 Second. We Welcome You Aboard On This Wonderful & Action Packed South African Discovery.

DATES & PRICES

DEPARTURE DATES

Year 2021 April
May
June
July

TOUR COST

Pricing for groups in April to July 2021

Per Person Sharing	Fixed Cost	Land Portion
Twin / Triple Sharing
Single Sharing
Child between 4-12 With bed in parents room
Child between 4-12 Without bed in parents room
Child between 2-4 without bed in parents room
Infants (under 24 months)

Notes on payments / tour cost / booking procedure

Mandatory GST 5% payable on final billing for land portion

INR 125,000 for adults & respectively for children as per chart non-refundable deposit at the time of booking favouring My Travel Doodle.

Passport photocopies & PAN cards to be submitted at the time of booking. You may submit original passports if ready to apply for visas.

Original passports along with required documents should be submitted 60 days prior to the departure date chosen

Fixed costs includes components like Main airfare, domestic airfare, visas charges, travel insurance, staff expense, tips, Kenya land portion, miscellaneous charges etc.

Land portion includes services for land arrangements in SA like hotels, transportation, meals, sightseeing, staff expense, tips, miscellaneous etc.

Reduction of only main airfare, visas charges &/or insurance applicable for guests making own arrangements of such services

Tour will be booked upon paying deposits of fixed costs at the time of booking if booked 31 days before departure, if bookings inside 31 days full tour payments will be due.

Credit card payments accepted @ 3.5% ditional surcharge

CANCELLATION

90 Days Prior to Departure 25% of the Tour Cost.

60 Days Prior to Departure 50% of the Tour Cost.

45 Days Prior to Departure 75% of the Tour Cost.

35 Days Prior to Departure 100% of the Tour Cost.

BOOKING & PAYMENTS

Below schedule to be followed for bookings & visa procedures:

INR 125,000 non-refundable deposit at the time of booking favoring My Travel Doodle’s

Passport photocopies to be submitted along with the initial payments

Original passports along with necessary documents should be submitted 45 days prior to the departure date chosen

Balance INR to be paid 30 days prior to the departure

VALIDITY

Rates quoted are based on 01 ZAR = INR 04.75, any increase in the currency (ZAR to INR), will affect tour cost.

NOTES FOR TRAVELERS WITH KENYA

Yellow fever vaccination to taken minimum 10 days prior to the tour departure

Polio vaccination to be taken 6 weeks prior to the arrival in Kenya

USD 50 for Kenya visas to be payable on arrival at Kenya airport, this cost is not included in the tour cost

In Kenya portion, guests shall be divided into groups of 06-07 passengers to travel in the micro-buses

VISA

VISA & INSURANCE

South African visas are required & are included in the tour cost, time taken by consulate usually between 15-20 working days due to high season. Travel insurance for USD 50,000 included in the tour cost for ages upto 65 years, for guests over 65 years of age difference shall be charged.

MEALS

food

Breakfast

Cooked Vegetarian Breakfast will be provided as per the Hotel Menu. Indian breakfast consisting 01 or 02 hot items like Upma, Poha, Idli / Uttampam / Medu wada with chutney/sambhar etc along with Masala tea, Masala milk, khakhra (with methi sambhar / jeeralu), dry snacks etc shall be served except Sun City & Johannesburg portion.

Lunch

Afternoon lunch will be minimum of two or three item(s) such as Pav Bhaji, Puri Bhaji, Bhel, Chole Puri, Biryani Curd etc. will be served along with Soft Drinks, mithai from India. Lunches in Sun City will be either prepared by our chef & served in the hotel banquet itself, or meals will be served in Raj Indian restaurant located in the Sun City Main hotel.

Dinner

Indian Dinner will be prepared by our Indian Rajasthani Maharaj & served in the hotel itself. Dinners in Sun City will be in by our chef at the hotel depending on hotel permission.

INCLUSIONS

SIGHTSEEING

City	Nights	Sightseeing
Masai Mara	02	Stay inside the national park Morning game drives & evening game drives
Lake Naivasha	01	Boat ride
Nairobi	01	City tour Night stay
Cape Town	03	1 hour Limousine Ride Cape Town City Tour Table Mountain Cape Point with Funicular Ride Cape of Good Hope Helicopter Ride Over the City (12-15 Mins) Seal Island Cruise Muizenberg Beach
Hermanus	02	Penguins at Stony Point Quad Biking
Garden Route -Knysna / George	03	Drive Through the Atlantic Ocean Cango Caves Cango Wild Life Ranch Natural Encounter with Cheetah Exclusive Ostrich Farm Optional Activities: Bungy Jump, Zip Drive, Whale Watching, Sky Diving
Sun City	02	Optional Activities: Para Gliding / Hot Air Ballooning / Banana Boat Water Scooter / Speed Boat / Crocodile Park / Horse Riding / Jet Ski / Lion Park / Butterfly Park / Artificial Earth Quake / Casino & Many More Visit to Skagway. Wave Pool (Closed for Maintenance-08 July to 05 Aug 2019)
Johannesburg	01	Overnight in Johannesburg or Pretoria

TRANSPORTATION

Luxurious 32/44/48-seater coach depending on the group size.

AIRLINES

Included in tour cost with airline & airport taxes calculated on 10-Jan-2021 based on Kenyan Airways. Any increase in airline / airport taxes shall be collected on final billing.

Exclusions

Standard Taxes

OTHER INFO

Important Notes

There will be luggage Handling facility throughout the tour in Motor Coach and Hotels except at the airport where the passengers have to handle their own luggage on trolley. It’s an individual’s responsibility to take care of own luggage & property

Children under 18 years old require to carry Original Unabridged Birth Certificate which shows both parents details while travelling to/from South Africa.

This is compulsory requirement by South African government which will be verified at airports. For if any 01 parent travelling, NOC required by non-travelling parent, if deceased death certificate required of deceased parent.

All parents / legal guardians of children under 18 years old have to visit the South African embassy in Mumbai for verification / checks / concern form has to be signed by both parents in presence of the consular at the consulate, this formality is solely traveler’s responsibility.

The concern form given by the consulate has to be carried along while travelling to South Africa. Any travel expenses incurred to reach consulate for this formality has to be borne by the clients.

Passengers having excess baggage over 20 Kgs per person in check in baggage & 05 Kgs in hand luggage are liable to pay excess baggage charge directly to the airport & airline authorities

We reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, the itinerary may be amended

There are no refunds for any services & attractions, voluntarily not utilized on & during the tour.

All the travelers must clear all their respective payments 30 days prior to their tour departure failing to which company has the right to cancel their booking without any notice. Tips are included in the tour cost

Indian vegetarian meals are requested in the group bookings for flight portion, incase if Jain meals are required please let our sales executive know for the same during booking or atleast 25 days prior to the departure

Daily 2 water bottles of 500 ml per person shall be provided to all the guests in Cape Town to end of Garden Route only. However drinking water in South Africa is safe to drink and cook when taken from taps, this is announced by The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. You may drink tap water in the room and refill the bottle incase if you carry one

Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary will have to be paid for locally in the respective local currency. (For e.g. Bungy Jumping, Zip drive, Sky Diving, Whale Watching). My Travel Doodle shall not be responsible if any activities desired are unable to experience for any reasons

All hotels bills should be cleared & rooms should be checked out before 30 mins of the groups’ schedule time of departure. Incidentals like drinks, snacks, in-room dining, TV channels, any room damages in the room, bathroom water overflow etc while your stay at respective hotel will have to bear & borne by clients

All passengers (families) have to carry 01 kitchen (18 kgs) bag per family which shall be handed over at Mumbai airport, to be checked in & collected from baggage carousel at final destination and hand over to the tour leader upon arrival

All Items of personal nature, Food & Drinks any other item not mentioned in the itinerary / menu are to be paid by an individual

Driver / Coach guide & tour leader shall make decisions for all activities / sightseeing planned considering all the logistics as per laws. Coach is not available for individual optional activities

Clients should be punctual on the tour, our friendly tour leaders shall wait till specific given time, incase if the passengers are late they will have to make their own way to the next stop

Any form of departure fees or departure taxes which are to be paid at the airports by the individual passenger are not included in the tour cost. However there are no such taxes in South African as on date which is to be paid

My Travel Doodle’s holds no responsibility for any loss of luggage, injuries or death or theft during the tour program

My Travel Doodle’s is arranging services like airline, visas, hotels, sightseeing, meals, etc on behalf of it’s clients, My Travel Doodle’s is not responsible for deficiency in services offered by its service vendors

Johannesburg & area is not one of safest to walk or move around by yourself. However if we are staying at the Emperors Palace (Metcourt Suites) campus it’s safe to walk around hotel lobby & surrounding hotel premises. It is suggested to check with hotel securities to move around hotel area. While in Cape Town & Garden Route, we recommend to travel in group of at least 4-6 people to move around after 1700 hrs

Tour Plan

Day 1- MUMBAI – NAIROBI – MASAI MARA

Assemble at Mumbai’s Chattrapati Shivaji international terminal to board your flight for Nairobi. After clearing immigration & customs formalities, proceed to board your coach for transfer to breakfast at an Indian restaurant. Later you will drive to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. En route enjoy the beautiful scenery. Arrive at your lodge in time for Indian lunch and check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at your lodge. Spend Overnight at your Lodge. Hotel Mara Keekorok Lodge or Similar

Day 2- MASAI MARA

After breakfast, proceed on game-viewing drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. You can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After a sumptuous Indian lunch at your lodge, proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous 'Big 5'. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Indian dinner at your lodge. Spend Overnight at your Lodge.

Day 3- MASAIMARA – LAKE NAIVASHA

After an American breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha set in a picturesque landscape of surrounding woodland and grassland next to Naivasha town. After a sumptuous Indian lunch at the lodge, You have a chance to see the white rhino and sighting of leopards at Lake Naivasha. Enjoy Indian dinner at the Lodge. Spend overnight at your Lodge. Hotel Lake Naivasha Country Club or Similar

Day 4- LAKE NAIVASHA – NAIROBI

After breakfast proceed to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Proceed for Lunch at Indian Restaurant. Spend day at leisure. Evening proceed to Indian Restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Nairobi. Hotel Royal Orchid or Similar

Day 5- NAIROBI – JOHANESBURG – CAPETOWN

Today early morning after breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to airport to board your flight for Capetown via Johannesburg On arrival in Cape Town board your luxurious coach & proceed to check into the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure & enjoy Indian dinner. Spend overnight at the Hotel.
Hotel Southern Sun Cape Sun or Southern Sun Newlands or similar

Day 6- CAPE TOWN

After having breakfast at the hotel, we shall proceed for local Cape Town touring which shall include the Malay Quarter, past the Castle, and around Table Bay to Millerton lighthouse and many other remarkable places.
Today we will experience the Table Mountain (weather permitting) by the Aerial Cable Car which trips you 1089 meters above Cape Town and explore the summit, it’s a flat topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.
We shall also enjoy a 12-15 mins helicopter ride (weather permitting) to enjoy aerial view of the famous beaches, 12 apostles, etc. (Infants not allowed in helicopter ride).Later proceed back to the hotel, spend remainder of the day at leisure, enjoy dinner at the hotel & spend overnight at Hotel.

Day 7- CAPE TOWN

After having breakfast at the hotel, we shall proceed for a full day tour the Cape Peninsula. Travel at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa’s most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay. Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island, to view seals and sea birds at Duiker Island (weather permitting). Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Indigenous fauna and flora are conserved in this priceless wilderness area. The scenery en-route to Cape Point, at the South-Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape. The new lighthouse – the most powerful in the world – beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean. Ascend to the top by Funicular. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 8- CAPE TOWN – HERMANUS

After having breakfast at the hotel, we shall check out of our hotel & proceed for Hermanus- the seaside town promises to enchant the visitors. Spend the day at leisure after check in at the Hermanus hotel to enjoy the property and the town. Enjoy dinner & spend overnight in the hotel.
Hotel Misty Waves or Hotel Arabella or The Marine or similar

Day 9- HERMANUS

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall check out of the hotel & proceed to enjoy Quad Biking trail in Grabouw- ideal tour for exploring through South Africa’s natural habitat of rare plants called fynbos, please note that children under 7 years are not allowed to do quad biking, children under 12 shall be accompanied by the local expert who shall drive the Quad bike. For people who are not confident for Quad biking, a 4WD SUV vehicle shall be arranged to be driven on this trail. We will proceed to enjoy Penguins at the Stony Point. Proceed back to the hotel for leisure, enjoy dinner & spend overnight at the hotel.

Day 10- HERMANUS – GARDEN ROUTE

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall proceed to Garden route- this route is beautifully sandwiched between Indian ocean and Tsitsikamma mountains. Knysna- is situated in heart of the Garden Route and is perfect for exploring the town to stay while exploring surrounding areas of this region. We shall reach our accommodation in the late afternoon/evening, spend time for relaxation, dinner & spend overnight at the hotel. Protea by Marriott Knysna Quays or
Protea by Marriott King George or Oubaai or similar

Day 11- GARDEN ROUTE

After enjoying the breakfast at the hotel we drive to Oudtshoorn - 'the Feather Capital of the World', it’s a drive of 2 ½ hours to Oudtshoorn Our first halt will be World famous Cango Caves, where the stalactite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight. Thereafter, drive to Cango Wildlife Ranch, where you can marvel at the grace and beauty of the world’s fastest animal.
Enjoy once in a lifetime encounter with Cheetah- junior, adult or a serval cheetah. For safety reasons only children aged 14 years and older who exceed a height of 1.5m may partake in the cheetah encounters
Later proceed to the Ostrich Farm where you can enjoy shows performed by well trained birds. You also have the opportunity to ride this magnificent bird and try your luck at breaking an ostrich egg, which is an impossible task. Later we drive back to the hotel. Arrive at the hotel. There is some time to rest. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day-12- GARDEN ROUTE

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall proceed for optional activities. Kindly note that the tour leader will do best to accommodate all the optional activities desired by the clients at additional cost, in case if activities desired are unable to be enjoyed/experienced we will not be responsible. In the evening we shall return back to the hotel & spend the day at leisure & overnight in the hotel.
Imp Note: On this day we can do maximum of 2/3 optional activities depending on the time available & the size of the group.
All Optional Activities are to be booked in advance, at the same time you should inform your Tour Leader about the same once you arrive in South Africa.

Day 13- GEORGE – JOHANNESBURG – SUN CITY

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall proceed for George airport to board our flight for Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg enjoy lunch (restaurant or packed by the chef, flight time dependent). We shall proceed to the man-made wonder- Sun City- it is popularly known as the family fun under the African Sun. It is a city that knows no limits, a city that never sleeps! Each day and every night, from the heart of an ancient volcano, Sun City rocks you like you have never been rocked before. Spend the day at leisure, enjoy dinner and spend overnight at the hotel. Palace of the Lost City or similar

Day 14- GEORGE – JOHANNESBURG – SUN CITY

Today you will have full day at leisure to explore and enjoy all that Sun City has to offer. You explore the exciting Sun City World (casino, shows, fun games, valley of the waves etc - all optional). There is also lot of extra activities like (Quad Biking, Paragliding, Horse Riding, Clay Pigeon, Archery, etc. all are optional). Enjoy some time exploring the magnificent gardens of the Lost City, Kwena, Crocodile Farm. Last but not the least don’t forget to enjoy artificial Earth Quake. Enjoy dinner at the hotel & overnight at the hotel.

Day 15- SUN CITY – JOHANNESBURG

After breakfast it’s the time to say Goodbye to your new friends in South Africa. Check out of the hotel & proceed to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight back home. Take back wonderful memories of your South African tour.

Day 16- JOHANNESBURG – DEPART FOR MUMBAI

After breakfast it’s the time to say Goodbye to your new friends in South Africa. Checkout of the hotel & proceed to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight back home. Take back wonderful memories of your South African tour.

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