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Welcome! Here you will find information on exclusive activitiy options for The Wharton Global Alumni Forum Sojourns. We look forward to meeting you in majestic Cape Town during The Wharton Global Alumni Forum from June 26th – 28th, 2008!

Let us help you to explore our beautiful land after your official event. Green Route are offering Wharton two very exciting tour suggestions. Each of these options provides the opportunity to visit a completely different but equally captivating part of Southern Africa.

Please contact us and we will work with you to create an outstanding travel experience tailored to your specific interests—whether it is a safari, or relaxing stay in a luxurious resort.  Take advantage, and make your trip to Southern Africa one that you will never forget!

Sojourn Options from June 28 – July 3, 2008
Option No. 1		Kapama & Makalali Private Game Reserves For more information click here.	6 days / 5 nights
Option No. 2		Bakubung Safari & The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City For more information click here.	6 days / 5 nights

We would strongly advise you to book early to avoid disappointment as these exclusive destinations are highly sought and there is limited availability.

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding these options, if you would like other suggestions or if you would like to book a tour.  You can contact us at wharton2008@greenroute.co.za.

We look forward to hosting you in our beautiful country!

The Green Route Team

 

Itinerary

Option No. 1: Kapama & Makalali Private Game Reserves

Kapama Private Game Reserve
With sweeping views across a tranquil lake, Kapama Lodge (5 star graded) is the epitome of luxury accommodation. Twenty spacious, air-conditioned, en suite thatched chalets, decorated to reflect the rich textures of Africa, are set in tranquil indigenous gardens. The tea deck is a relaxing venue to observe an abundance of birds in their natural habitat or to enjoy cocktails on balmy evenings. The library and lounge offers a warm welcome on cool winter evenings.    Superb gourmet meals are served in the main dining room, the boma or in a secluded bush venue under a star-studded sky. Accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, guests set out on early morning and evening game drives, to discover the wonder of the African bush and a unique encounter with its majestic inhabitants. An elephant back safari is an optional extra exclusive to Kapama Game Reserve guests.
Makalali Private Game Reserve
You won't find another lodge quite like Makalali. From its curious mix of rugged thatched spires and earthy walls, to its ancient mystical ornaments and luxury appointments, Makalali offers A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. Nestled on 22 000 hectares of conservancy, Makalali prevails as one of the finest Lodges in the World. Four exclusive camps, each consisting of six spacious suites adjacent to a stilted Sala set amongst Jackalberry trees, are equipped with all the modern conveniences. Amenities on offer at each camp include a uniquely designed swimming pool, boma, air conditioning, and an enclosed dining and lounge area. Considered one of the leading pioneers in Ecotourism in South Africa, Makalali Private Game Reserve represents a conservation mission to expand South Africa's green frontier by re-establishing the ancient wildlife migration routes that linked the famous Kruger Park in the east to the lush Drakensberg Mountains in the west. In the process lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, and rhino have all been reintroduced to the wild, making Makalali home to one thousand wild animals including four of Africa's "Big Five".
DURATION:	6 days / 5 nights
DATES:	June 28 – July 3, 2008
INCLUSIONS:	Transfer to Cape Town International Airport, Breakfast, lunch and dinner, accommodation at Kapama/Makalali Lodge. Game activities daily with a qualified game ranger and Shangaan tracker, transfers to and from Hoedspruit Airport (Eastgate), internal domestic flights. ** Please note that the domestic flight cost is an estimate cost and will be finalized on confirmation of your booking.
EXCLUSIONS:	All beverages, porterage, gratuities, all items of a personal nature including phone calls, curio shop purchases, spa treatments and laundry, any other transfer not mentioned
MAXIMUM ROOMS :	Rooms are subject to availability and no bookings have been put in place. Please contact us as soon as possible at wharton2008@greenroute.co.za to avoid any disappointment.

Option No. 2: Bakubung Lodge & The Palace of the Lost City, Sun City

Bakubung Bush Lodge
Tucked in the expanses of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, Bakubung, or the People of the Hippo, provides guests with the peace and tranquility of a true bush experience coupled with the luxury and service you’ve come to expect from a Legacy bush lodge.
The Palace of the Lost Sun City
Sun City, unique in the context of world resorts, with a combination of features unmatched anywhere, draws thousands of visitors each year to its four top quality hotels, a Vacation Club plus magnificent sporting and recreational facilities including 2 world class golf courses, and the magical Lost City water-park, The Valley of Waves. Only 187 km from Johannesburg, the resort, situated in the bushveld of South Africa's North West Province, the Resort is surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Pilanesberg. Legend has it that an ancient civilization from North Africa journeyed South to build a palace for their much-loved King. They stopped in long-extinguished volcano crater – a veritable cradle of life. A place where weird and wonderful creatures, both great and small, roamed free amidst glittering streams and dreamy waterfalls. Here, they built a magnificent palace to befit the surroundings; their King was well-pleased.
DURATION:	6 days / 5 nights
DATES:	June 28 – July 3, 2008
INCLUSIONS:	Transfer to Cape Town Airport, return road transfers to and from OR Tambo Airport to Bakubung & Sun City,  accommodation at Bakubung Lodge & The Palace Hotel, inclusive of breakfast – Dinner B&B at Bakubung Lodge, internal domestic flights between Cape Town and Johannesburg ** Please note that the domestic flight cost is an estimate cost and will be finalized on confirmation of your booking.
EXCLUSIONS:	All beverages, porterage, gratuities, all items of a personal nature including phone calls, curio shop purchases, spa treatments and laundry, any other transfer not mentioned
MAXIMUM ROOMS :	Rooms are subject to availability and no bookings have been put in place. Please contact us as soon as possible at wharton2008@greenroute.co.za to avoid any disappointment.

 

Package Price

IMPORTANT
The grid below lists the suggested tour options as well as the duration of each trip. All cost are in South African Rands (ZAR). To convert to your local currency, click here.

Kapama & Makalali Private Game Reserves (6 days/ 5 Nights)
Single Occupancy ZAR 20 525 per person*	Double Occupancy ZAR 18 130 per person*
* Per person cost is based on single or double occupancy

Bakubung Lodge & The Palace Hotel (6 days/ 5 Nights)
Single Occupancy ZAR 17 775 per person*	Double Occupancy ZAR 16 215 per person*
* Per person cost is based on single or double occupancy

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Additional Information:

1. PLEASE NOTE: Cost is subject to change without prior notice due to Flight increases
   
   
2. Green Route will not be held liable for any refused entry due to visas. Please ensure that you check all visa requirements before travel at http://home-affairs.pwv.gov.za/services.asp
   
   
3. Please notify us of any dietary requirements/medical conditions/health issues which the lodge/hotel may need to be aware of
   
   
4. Please ensure that you secure adequate Health and Travel Insurance as Green Route is indemnified in the unlikely event of accident, injury etc.
   
   
5. Please check on your return international flight in order to have sufficient time to make your connection in Cape Town on your return journey
   
   
6. Additional flights, activities and accommodations are on your own account and arrangement.
   
   
7. If you need any additional information please contact wharton2008@greenroute.co.za