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The Way To Go To Africa
                                                                                    A     journey into Africa’s amazing diversity is probably the most
                                                                                          rewarding experience of a lifetime. Through these pages we
                                                                                    invite you to come with us to AFRICA…
                                                                                    A land of colourful contrasts, fauna and flora...
                                                                                    A land where one comes face to face with nature at its most magnificent.

                                                Listen for the Goway bird

                                                                                                                                                               Bruce and friends in Rwanda

                                                                            I’ve been fortunate to visit Africa over 20 times,
                                                                            exploring most countries in Southern and East
                                                                            Africa as well as venturing into North Africa
                                                                            and the Middle East. Many of the travel ideas
                                                      The Treasury, Petra   in this extensive travel planner have evolved
                                                                            from my own personal travels, including two
                                                                            memorable visits to track the Gorillas in
                                                                            Rwanda.
E X P LO R E • E X P E R I E N C E • E N J OY

                                                                            Africa is a destination that requires special exper-
                                                                            tise to explore, experience and enjoy properly. That
                                                                            is why our team of Goway destination specialists
                                                                            only specialize in Africa and the Middle East. They
                                                                            travel there each year, checking out hotels and          I personally invite you to join the family of friends
                                                                            lodges and finding new travel experiences for you        who have enjoyed our services over the last 48
                                                                            to consider on a first, or return, visit to Africa.      years. Come soon to amazing Africa… with the
                                                                            This travel planner presents a cross section of          reliable travel experts at Goway.
                                                                            the most interesting ways to explore Africa.
                                                                            Since most ideas are flexible, let us custom-
                                                                            make an individual holiday, just for you.
                                                                            When you travel with Goway you become part
                                                                            of a special family of travellers about whom             BRUCE HODGE
                                                                            we care very much. Our company philosophy is
                                                                                                                                     Founder & President
                                                                            simple – we want you to be more than satisfied
                                                                            with our services so that you will:                      PS: We believe this Travel Planner is North
                                                                            (1) recommend us to your friends and                    America's most comprehensive for Africa & the
                                                                            (2) try another of our great travel ideas.              Middle East. Please enjoy!

               2                                                            Only real experts can properly help you explore, experience and enjoy this vast, complex, magnificent continent.
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& The Middle East                                 Tunis
                                                                       MALTA         Mediterranean
                           Rabat                       TUNISIA                          Ocean      ISRAEL
                        Casablanca                                                                                  Amman
                    MOROCCO
                                                                                                       Jerusalem JORDAN
                                                                                                  Cairo         St. Catherines
                                                                                                                                        UNITED ARAB           Dubai
                                                                                                EGYPT                                    EMIRATES

                 Ideas to Spoil Yourself                                                               Luxor
                                                                                                                                                       Abu Muscat
                                                                                                                                                       Dhabi
                                                                                                                                                                     Tropic of Cancer

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                   travel ideas incorporating some of the fin-
                   est accommodations you can find. These
                   are our Stays of Distinction (and private
                   game lodges), selected for their unique-
                   ness, hospitality and quality of service.                                                           ETHIOPIA
                   Most are situated in stunning locations.                                                                      Addis Ababa

                                            Ask about our
                                        VIP Red Carpet Service.                                        UGANDA
                                                                                                  Kampala              KENYA                            Equator
                                                                                              RWANDA                      Nairobi
                                                                                                      Kigali                                   SEYCHELLES
                                                                                                                    Arusha        Zanzibar
                                                                                                           Dodoma                Dar Es Salaam
                                                                                                               TANZANIA

                                                                                                               MALAWI
                                                                                             ZAMBIA               Lilongwe
                                                                                             Lusaka         MOZAMBIQUE
                                                                                                                                                 MADAGASCAR
                                                                                                              Harare
                                                                                             Victoria Falls
                                                                        NAMIBIA                  ZIMBABWE                    Antananarivo
                                                                                     BOTSWANA                                                  MAURITIUS
                                                                                                              Maputo
                                                                                       Gaborone                                                  Tropic of Capricorn
                                                                            Windhoek          Pretoria                                  Indian
                                                                                   Johannesburg                                         Ocean

                                                                                                               Durban
                                                                                 SOUTH AFRICA
                                                                                 Cape Town
                                                                                             Knysna

                                                                                                                                                                  Image from interior of Goway head office elevator

 WHY GOWAY                                                                     SMALL GROUP TOURING                                                       Luxury Camps of Botswana........................... 45-47
Real Specialists & Expertise………........................4                      Magnificent Garden Route..................................20               Namibia.......................................................... 48-49
Top Ten Reasons to Travel with us........................ 4                   Spectacular South Africa......................................20             EAST AFRICA
Special Services, Special Expertise.........................5                 World in One Country........................................ 21            Tanzania Safaris.................................... 50,51,55,56
Hotel Classifications..............................................5          Cape Highlights and Safari................................. 21             Kenya Safaris....................................52,53,54,55,56
Special Experiences..........................................6,8,9             SOUTH AFRICA                                                              Ethiopia................................................................57
Goway Elite.............................................................7     Cape Town & Cape Winelands...........................22                    Uganda Gorillas & Chimps, Rwanda Gorillas..... 58-59
 HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME                                                       Garden Route & Surrounds.................................23                  INDIAN OCEAN BEACHES
Our Promise of Something Special.................... 10                       KwaZulu Natal.....................................................24       Mauritius, Zanzibar, Seychelles...........................60
Splendours Of Southern Africa........................... 11                   Johannesburg and Surrounds..............................25                 Madagascar........................................................... 61
 GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS                                                          Family Friendly Holidays....................................26               NORTH AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST
Luxury Rovos Rail........................................... 12-13            South Africa Value Adds......................................27            Morocco.......................................................... 62,63
Luxury Blue Train.................................................13          Exclusive S.A. Game Lodges.......................... 28-37                 Egypt............................................................... 64,65
Shongololo...........................................................14        SOUTHERN AFRICA                                                           Jordan............................................................. 66,67
Self-Drive, Car Rentals.........................................15            Victoria Falls & Livingstone ................................38            Israel................................................................ 68,69
 TRAVEL AFRICA IN STYLE                                                       Hwange and Lake Kariba.....................................39              United Arab Emirates & Oman...................... 70,71
Magic Of Africa....................................................16         Zimbabwe Highlights..........................................40              ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES
Southern Africa Extravaganza..............................16                  Zambia Walking Safari ....................................... 41           Kilimanjaro Climbs.............................................72
Malawi & Zambia.................................................17            Best of Zambia..................................................... 41     1000 Views of Madagascar...................................72
Legendary Cape and Delta..................................17                  Malawi + Mozambique........................................42              Independent & small group adventures to, South
                                                                                                                                                         Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kalahari, East
Ultimate Africa.....................................................17        Chobe National Park...........................................43           Africa.....................................................................73
 TRAVEL SOUTH AFRICA IN STYLE                                                 Zambezi Queen ...................................................43          CONDITIONS & INSURANCE
Zululand Spectacular...........................................18             Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta........43
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         INDEX

                                                                                                                                                         Booking Conditions & Insurance.......................74
Luxurious Cape & Kalahari.................................18                  Botswana Express.................................................44          GROUP TRAVEL EXPERTS
Ultimate South Africa..........................................19             Ultimate Botswana Family Safari........................44                  GROUPSOnly by Goway.....................................75
Savanna in Style...................................................19         Botswana & Zimbabwe Family Safari.................44

                                                  As a one-stop shop we offer you many ways to get to Africa and more ways to get around Africa.                                                                                          3
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Goway With The
                                                                        G     oway is one of North America's oldest and most respected travel organizations.
                                                                              We are not an impersonal airline subsidiary or a branch of a foreign travel company or
                                                                        owned by a group of business investors. Goway is privately owned and operated by manage-
                                                                        ment who will be here to stand by our product and prices when you return from your trip of
                                                                        a lifetime. We are committed to providing the best-value quality holidays available.

                                                                        Real Specialists & Africa Expertise
                                                                                                 We are Passionate and Experienced
                                 Flying Safari, Namibia - see page 48   Goway Africa and the Middle East is the                complicated and magnificent continent. To
                                                                        exclusive division of Goway that specializes           ensure our experience, knowledge and abili-
                                                                        only in planning itineraries and organizing            ties are second to none, we operate a unique
                                                                        travel experiences to Africa and the Middle            and serious training program that qualifies
                                                                        East. And only real experts can help you prop-         our staff as destination experts, who are pas-
                                                                        erly explore, experience and enjoy this vast,          sionate about the destination they sell.

                                                                        Some of Goway's Africa Experts

                     Unwind on an Indian Ocean beach: See pages 60-61

                      IMPORTANT NOTE
                   ABOUT TRAVEL TO AFRICA
                  Many of the travel ideas suggested by Goway
                  involve stays in small and often exclusive
                  lodges and luxury camps.
                  This means space is very limited. To avoid
                  disappointment we recommend that you
                  book as much in advance as possible to secure
                                                                                                    Top Ten Reasons
                  your accommodation.                                            Why You’ve Got to Go with Goway's AFRICAExperts
                  Quoted accommodation, services and flights are
                  subject to availability at time of booking.           1. We Really Care.                                     a consolidator. We work with all the lead-
                                                                        Every Goway traveller is important. We really          ing airlines that fly to and around Africa
                          WE LOVE ANIMALS                               care that you will be more than satisfied              and the Middle East, and can offer you the
                                                                        with our services because we want you to               best advice and best airfares.
GOWAY TO P TE N

                  Goway is dedicated to the preservation of             book with Goway and AFRICAExperts again                7. More Choice Of Experiences.
                  the world’s unique environment and wild-              and recommend us to your friends. Join                 We offer you more ways to get around:
                  life, and we support various community                thousands of our satisfied clients.                    self-drives, coach tours, HOLIDAYS F A
                  and conservation programs in the destina-             2. 48 Years Experience.                                LIFETIME, private game lodges, cruises,
                  tions we sell. Goway, in partnership with             Since we commenced business in North                   trains, tours and more. We are your one-stop-
                  Project Rhino, is committed to raising funds          America in 1970 we are one of the oldest               shop for all your African travel requirements.
                  to support Rhino Conservation efforts.                and most established operators to Africa.              8. 24/7 Peace of Mind.
                  Goway donates $20 for every preferred
                                                                        3. Reputation.                                         We offer a 24/7 emergency service for pas-
                  exclusive game lodge booked (see pages 28
                                                                        Although we know we are the experts to                 sengers peace of mind. If you run into
                  to 37).
                                                                        Africa, we encourage you to ask around                 trouble, help is just one call away.
                                                                        about our reputation.                                  9. Price Guarantee.
                                                  Help save the rhino
                                                                        4. Quality Staff. (see Specialists above)              Prices can change because of currency fluc-
                                                                        All of our front line staff have either lived          tuations, revisions in airfares, hotel rates etc.
                                                                        in and/or travelled throughout Africa. We              Once we have received your full payment as
                                                                        know what North Americans expect from a                invoiced, we will guarantee your price will
                                                                        vacation to Africa.                                    not increase. (This excludes government
                                                                        5. www.goway.com                                       imposed taxes, park fees and permits)
                                                                        Believe it or not, there is a better source            10. Your Money Is Safe.
                                                                        for researching your trip to Africa… our               We are licensed in California and belong to
                                                                        website. You’ll find useful information on             USTOA, providing a Million Dollars pro-
                                                                        the destinations we offer, plus many more              tection for your funds (for more details see
                                                                        interesting travel ideas for you to consider.          page 74). In Canada we are also licensed
                                                                        6. Best Airfares & More Routings.                      and contribute to the Travel Industry
                                                                        In the travel industry we are also known as            Compensation Fund for your protection.

    4                                                                              Goway is not an impersonal airline subsidiary or a branch of a foreign travel company.
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Experts For Africa

 Family safari experience                          Enjoy VIP red carpet service                      Bushtops Private Mobile Safari

                                                                                                         HOTEL CLASSIFICATIONS
  Special Services, Special Expertise                                                                Goway recognizes that your accommodation
                      Get More with Goway's AFRICAExperts                                            is one of the most important elements of your
                                                                                                     holiday. Where you stay is just as important
1. Customized Travel Arrangements.                8. V.I.P. Red Carpet Service.                      as the places that you will visit. With this in
We are experts in customizing indepen-            We offer many ideas (eg. Stays of Distinction)     mind, all hotels featured in this brochure have
dent travel arrangements to suit your per-        that represent the very best. Discerning           been carefully selected.
sonal requirements, interests, budget and         travellers take advantage of our experience
                                                                                                     MODERATE (M) – Properties that offer
time available.                                   and commitment to service with customized
                                                                                                     good accommodation with quality
2. HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME.                         exclusive travel arrangements. See page 7.         facilities and service. Most hotels have
We operate our own escorted tours to              9. Air/Land Packages.                              restaurants and bars.
Africa (and do not re-package someone             These are inclusive itineraries and packages.      FIRST (F) – Properties that offer premi-
else’s program). Carrying our “Promise of         They offer great value and are also featured       um accommodation with a wide range
Something Special” we classify them as            at www.goway.com.                                  of service and facilities.
HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME. See pages 10-11.           10. Unusual Winter Escapes.                        DELUXE (D) – Properties that offer luxu-
3. Special Interest Groups.                       Forget about Hawaii, Mexico or the                 rious standards in accommodation, ser-
No group is too big (eg. corporate incentives),   Caribbean. Be different! We can help you           vice, facilities, dining and entertainment.
small (eg. family vacation) or unusual (eg.       escape to the great beaches of Africa or an        TENTED (T) – Properties which are first
artists' safari) to take advantage of our group   idyllic island in the Indian Ocean.                class or deluxe, the accommodation is tent-
organizing experience. Please see page 75.        11. Cruise Shore Excursions.                       ed or ‘under canvas’ but still offers all the
4. Romance Specialists.                           Goway can customize shore excursions that          facilities and material comforts of a lodge.
If you are planning a honeymoon, want to          specifically meets your needs, and offers          RIAD (R) – A traditional Moroccan house
get married in Africa or want to be a run-        better value than the cruise lines.                with an interior garden or courtyard.
away bride (or groom), our specialist staff                                                          Similar to a guesthouse, each room is indi-
can make your dreams come true.                    PRIVATE TOURING                         PRIVATE
                                                                                                     vidually decorated.
                                                   Choose any of these travel ideas and book
5. Long-haul Airfare Experts.                      travel arrangements exclusively for you,          KIBBUTZ (K) – A communal settlement
Airfare routings, regulations and seasons in       which we can modify and customize.                in Israel, typically a farm.
Africa are complicated and confusing. Take                                                           EXCLUSIVE GAME LODGES (EGL)
advantage of our experience and knowledge          GROUP TRAVEL                            GROUP
                                                   Small group style journeys offer excellent        – Distinctive properties in excellent
as complex long haul airfare experts.                                                                locations offering outstanding food and
                                                   value for money and the opportunity to

                                                                                                                                                             S P EC I A L S E RV I C E S
6. Active & Overland Adventures.                                                                     game activities including game walks
                                                   share your experiences with other like
Since our origins we have always sought                                                              and game drives.
                                                   minded travellers.
out fun, action and adventure opportuni-                                                             STAYS OF DISTINCTION (SD) –
ties in Africa. Please see pages 72-73.            INDEPENDENT TRAVEL                INDEPENDENT
                                                                                                     Properties selected for their quality of
                                                   We offer a mix of both private and group          service and often stunning location. All
7. $uper$pecial$.                                  services, where you may travel indepen-
Featured on our website, our $uper$pecial$                                                           are first class or deluxe and many are
                                                   dently from spot to spot but join others          the finest you’ll ever find.
provide amazing value for money. They              for daytripping. This travel mode offers a
change frequently to reflect opportunities.        mix of flexibility at an attractive price.
                                                                                                         MEAL & SERVICE LEGEND
 Flying into your camp in the Okavango                                                                B=Breakfast     L=Lunch       D=Dinner      F=Flight

                                                                                                     Luxury lodge in the bush... spoil yourself

                            ASK   ABOUT
                            PRIUVRA TE
                             TO   ING

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Goway Elite
                                                                         T  here’s a holiday, and then there’s Goway Elite, a world-class travel concept finely
                                                                            crafted and honed by our destination experts. Experience new heights of luxury,
                                                                         seamless service, and sublime accommodation, all while enjoying the extraordinary
                                                                         adventures that only Africa (and the Middle East) can offer.

                                                                                                      A Touch                         of        Class
                                                                         Stay at romantic, world-class game lodges in the heart of the African bush. Dine under the stars,
                                                                         shower under the sun, and sip sundowners against the sweeping backdrop of the savanna. Be pam-
                                              Oysters and Champagne      pered at exclusive hotels, charter a private plane, let a six-star spa transport you from your cares, or
                                                                         climb aboard a luxury train, bound for Africa’s most magical sights. If you can dream it, you can live
                                                                         it. Goway Elite redefines the traditional concept of travel.

                                           Learn photography on safari

                                                                          Romantic sunset cruise                                                                    Special Meet and Greet

                                                                         Client Services                                              Helicopters
                                                                         Goway Elite’s team of Client Service Officers is on          A continent with Africa’s epic scope is best seen
                                                                         the ground, ready to greet you at the airport and            from the air. Experience a bird’s eye view of majes-
                                                                         ensure your holiday is off to a stress-free start.           tic Victoria Falls, Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, or
                                                                                                                                      herds in the Okavango Delta. More than just sight-
                                                                                                                                      seeing, a helicopter flight can also be a luxurious
                                                                         Charter Flights                                              private transfer option.
                                                                         Commercial flight schedules aren’t for everyone,
                                                                         particularly in parts of Africa where infrastructure
                                                                         is still developing. Goway Elite can arrange char-
                                                                                                                                      Luxury Transfers
                                                                         ter aircraft to a range of destinations, including           Bypass the stress of touts and taxis. With a pri-
                                                                         those rarely featured on the tourist trail. Charter          vate transfer, your luxury holiday begins the
                                      Private Dahabiya cruise in Egypt   flights are an exclusive and convenient way to               moment you touch down. Travel swiftly in com-
                                                                         discover this beautiful continent.                           fort to the Africa you came to see.

                                                                          Jacuzzi overlooking the Masai Mara | See our Stay of Distinction pg. 52

                                        Exclusive Goway cabin luggage

                             Goway Luggage
                Goway has upgraded documentation for VIP travel-
                lers and this includes high-end cabin bags, travel
                wallets and luggage tags, in addition to detailed
                colour itineraries.
GOWAY E L ITE

                            Private Touring
                Every travel idea in this travel planner can be done
                on a private basis.
                                                                         Personalised Experiences
                                                                         Let luxury travel in Africa inspire you with unique memories to last a lifetime. Every visitor to Cairo
                                                                         will see the Pyramids, but imagine a private tour of the Egyptian Museum with the Curator. Take
                             Gourmet Dining                              a hands-on role in rhino conservation by joining a capture and tag expedition. Tour the Hector
                Africa’s unique cuisine is often a surprise highlight.   Pietersen Museum with his sister as your guide. Join a gorilla research safari with Dr Gladys, Uganda’s
                Goway Elite offers recommendations and bookings          own Dian Fossey. Or immerse yourself in African culture alongside the Masai of Kenya, the Himba in
                to some of the finest restaurants on the continent.      Namibia, Morocco’s Berber, or the San (Bushmen) of Botswana.

    6                                                        We are experts in custom designing ultimate African & Middle East itineraries.
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Special Experiences
T   ravel is the perfect way to expand your knowledge, meet kindred spirits and indulge
    in the passions that make you who you are – or who you want to be. Goway offers
a variety of specialized travel options. You can be part of a group of like-minded travel-
ers or have a completely personalized experience. Our years of experience means we can
seamlessly create an exciting and authentic journey that will exceed your every                                                                         Relax and Indulge

expectation. Here we introduce you to just a sample of what is on offer.

                                                                                                                   Kiteboarding in Mauritius
 Get married in the Masai Mara                         Quad biking in the Desert
                                                                                                                  SAFARI YOUR WAY
                                                                                                                  Whatever your style or preference, we can arrange.
                                                                                                                  So if its safari via horse-back, an elephant experi-
                                                                                                                  ence, canoeing, walking, mobile camping, glamp-
                                                                                                                  ing, balloon flying, or traditional 4x4 landrover
                                                                                                                  – our experts will make it happen.

                                                                                                                  FAMILY VACATIONS
                                                                                                                  A tailor made family vacation means every mem-
                                                                                                                  ber is catered for. We include experiences for the
                                                                                                                  whole family to enjoy quality time together. We
                                                                                       Diving in the Seychelles   also offer fully supervised children friendly expe-
                                                                                                                  riences such as junior ranger programs and
                                                                                                                  kids clubs.
PHOTOGRAPHY                                            VOLUNTOURISM
No matter what your photographic prowess, your         If you have just a day, or a number of weeks, we           SPA AND WELLNESS

                                                                                                                                                                            S P EC I A L E X P E R I E N C E S
safari in Africa will provide multiple chances to      can arrange activities where you can make a real
                                                                                                                  If your vacation would not be complete without
take the perfect photograph. We can arrange a          difference, and give something back to the com-
                                                                                                                  some pampering, we can assist. Of course if you
specialist photographic guide to accompany you,        munity at the same time.
                                                                                                                  prefer, you can spend your whole vacation at a
specialized vehicles that offer the maximum flex-                                                                 Wellness Resort where you can escape every-day
ibility plus the opportunity to hire some of the       KIDS ON SAFARI WITH                                        stresses with a complete mind-body and soul
best photographic equipment.                                                                                      program.
                                                       THANDI
                                                       Travel on any of our family friendly safaris and
SPECIAL OCCASIONS                                      children under 12 years will receive their very
                                                                                                                  SOLO TRAVEL
Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon        own safari backpack, including a stainless steel           If you like to travel on your own and want to
or retirement, we can tailor-make your itinerary       water bottle, mini flashlight, crayons, animal             plan an independent itinerary, many of Goway’s
to the perfect destination and incorporate the         checklist and Thandi – Goway Africa's elephant             travel ideas will suit you. However, if you are
ideal celebration.                                     mascot. Thandi means “loved” in the Zulu lan-              looking for a travel package which includes
                                                       guage and is both a boys and a girls name.                 travelling with like-minded people, Goway does
                                                                                                                  also have a large selection of touring experiences
                                                                                   Desert + Delta family safari   which are aimed at solo travellers.
MARINE ACTIVITIES
Talk to our experts about the best places in Africa                                                                Delicious and easy to make recipes
to dive, snorkel, kiteboard, surf, swim with dol-
phins, dive with sharks, watch whales frolic or just
relax on some of the best beaches in the world.

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Learn how to cook – in South Africa (pg 8),
Morocco (pg 62) or Jordan (pg 67). If tasting
is your thing our experts can recommend, and
reserve, exceptional restaurants.

GOLF
If you just want to incorporate a couple of
rounds of golf on some world famous courses
(think Sun City and Leopard Creek in South
Africa, Heritage Golf course in Mauritius or
Lemuria in the Seychelles), we can take care of
all the arrangements. Consider a 9-day golf safari
on Rovos Rail (pg 13).

              So much to do in Africa.                                                                                                                                                7
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Special Experiences
                                                                  Bo Kaap in Cape Town

                                                                                             B    ucket-list experiences abound in Africa. Our tours on these pages give just a taste
                                                                                                  of what we can offer to enhance your stay. If you’re a foodie, a photographer, a
                                                                                             philanthropist or an artist, if birding, music, yoga or art, is your thing, let Goway hand-
                                                                                             craft and personalise your adventure.

                                     Culinary Extensions
                                                                            INDEPENDENT
                                     Cape Malay Cooking Safari: Enjoy a guided walk-
                                     ing tour of historical Bo-Kaap in Cape Town and visit
                                     the museum. Partake in a cooking workshop and
                                     demonstration followed by a full-course traditional
                                     meal. Departs Thu and Sat at 9:00am.          US $211
                                     Gold Restaurant: Feel the heartbeat of Africa from
                                     the time you enter the ancient doors and embark
                                     on a taste safari from Cape Town to Timbuktu with
                                     a 14 course set menu served at your table. Be cap-
                                     tivated by an evening of entertainment from across
                                     the continent. Departs daily.                 US $60
                                     Foodies on Foot: Sample the flavours of
                                     Stellenbosch as you enjoy top quality, locally pro-
                                     duced artisanal food for lunch and meet some of the
                                     passionate food artisans and skilled crafts people in
                                     town. Departs Monday to Saturday at 1:00pm.
                                                                                   US $64
                                     The Foodbarn Restaurant: Enjoy a 4 course lunch
                                     tasting menu at the Foodbarn - famous for deli-
                                     cious and decadent “fine dining” style food, but in
                                     a super relaxed and characterful old barn. US $81        Riding a Harley round the Cape

                                                                       Elephant Whispers     Cape Town Heli                    and    Harley Experience
                                                                                             For the ultimate day out, enjoy the excitement of flight and the thrill of riding a motorbike, while enjoy-
                                                                                             ing the magnificent sights of Cape Town. You fly over, and along, the magnificent Atlantic shoreline to
                                                                                             Hout Bay and then onto Groot Constantia for a sumptuous lunch (own account). After lunch you are
                                                                                             chauffeur driven back to Cape Town on your very own Harley Davidson. Departs daily.                US $378

                                                                                              Meeting the local kids on a Township Tour

                                             Kruger Experiences
                                     Endangered Wildlife Experience: Enjoy an
                                     educational day visiting two successful conser-
                                     vation centres. Learn about rehabilitation tech-
                                     niques and handle certain birds and animals.
                                     See endangered species such as wild dog, chee-
                                     tah and aardwolf. Departs Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat
                                     at 8:00 a.m. Returns at 4:30 p.m.         US $153
                                     Chimpanzee Eden & Botanical Gardens:
S P EC I A L E X P E R I E N C E S

                                     A unique day to study the primates at Jane
                                     Goodall’s Institute. After a hearty lunch enjoy a
                                     leisurely stroll through the Lowveld Botanical
                                     Gardens. Departs Tue, Thu and Sat at 08:00.
                                     Returns at 4pm.                           US $159
                                     Panorama Route: Journey to the legendary
                                     Blyde River Canyon, world’s third largest. Visit
                                     historic Pilgrims Rest and see the extraordinary        Uthando Township Tours – Cape Town
                                     formations of Bourke’s Luck potholes. Departs           Uthando South Africa offers authentic, uplifting, fun, inspirational, interactive and meaningful tours
                                     Mon, Wed & Fri at 9.00am.                               visiting the community projects with which Uthando is working and supporting. The tour covers an
                                     Returns at 4.30pm.                        US $140       extensive discussion on South African history, the legacy of Apartheid as well as in-depth information
                                     Elephant Whispers: Interact with 6 rescued              on the political, social, economic, cultural and local issues confronting South Africa today. The core
                                     African Elephants. Enjoy a fascinating educa-           focus of the tour, however, is visiting interesting, innovative and inspiring community development
                                     tional interaction and touch, feed and learn            projects and the incredible people driving these projects. Uthando has been certified by Fair Trade in
                                     about these gentle giants. Daily on request at          Tourism since 2011 meaning that tours are conducted in a manner that is deeply respectful and sensitive
                                     9:00am, 12:00pm and 4:00pm.                 US $61      to the manner in which local communities are engaged. On request.                                  US $106

          8                                                                                  We tailor make your Africa vacation specially for you.
US Edition 2018/19 - Goway Travel
More Special Experiences
       Train Excursions In Zimbabwe
                & Zambia
T   here is something special about travelling on a train. Maybe it’s the sound of the
    wheels on the track, the gentle lulling motion, the scenic landscape rolling by as you
enjoy a drink or meal, or just knowing, that the journey is the destination! Here we bring
you three train experiences that will enhance your Zimbabwe or Zambia vacation.
                                                                                                            Couple enjoying the Winelands

 Royal Livingstone Express

                                                                                                            Sightseeing by bicycle

                                                                                                               Africa Your Way
                                                                                                           Choosing a destination is the first step. All our travel
                                                                                                           ideas in this travel planner can be personalized to
                                                                                                           make your Africa Vacation completely, uniquely your
                                                                                                           own. Our personal service and attention to detail
                                                                                                           means we take care of all the details. As each experi-
The Royal Livingstone Express                           is a classic steam train expedition with fine      ence is specifically custom-designed for you, these are
                                                                                                           not “off the shelf” and the costs will vary accordingly.
dining. The train comprises five carriages, two dining cars, a kitchen car, lounge car and an obser-
vation car, with steam locomotives built by Northern British Locomotive works in the 193’s. The
railway line runs parallel to the Zambezi River and sunset is enjoyed while travelling through the
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Stop for a five course set dinner, with dessert being served on the               Rhino Tracking - Help to
return journey to Livingstone. Departs Monday, Wednesday + Saturdays.                          US $318
                                                                                                                 Conserve the Rhinos!
Stimela Star            is a private overnight sleeper train hooked up to the regular Victoria Falls to    It takes a lot to protect these magnificent creatures
Bulawayo passenger train. The Star transports you in comfort and old-fashioned style overnight from        that are threatened with extinction as a result of
Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park. On the Star you’ll enjoy refreshments and dinner, and then         poaching by international criminal syndicates. At

                                                                                                                                                                      S P EC I A L E X P E R I E N C E S
entertainment in the lounge where you can enjoy coffee or an after dinner drink before retiring to         Thanda Safari Lodge (page 35) you can actively
your private sleeping cabin. In the morning disembark after breakfast. The train is powered by a diesel    contribute to conserving the rhinos by joining ded-
electric locomotive which dates back to the 1950’s. Select departure dates.                      US $467   icated Rhino Monitoring Teams who daily locate
                                                                                                           and record data on both black and white rhinos.
Bushtracks Express Dinner Run                            is a luxurious steam train which travels to       Led by a Specialist Rhino Monitor, you head out
the Victoria Falls Bridge and then out to the Zambezi National Park. It serves light snacks followed by    in the game-viewing vehicle before sunrise to find
a gourmet meal and drinks, courtesy of the prestigious Victoria Falls Hotel. This is the ultimate dinner   rhino tracks. The guide will lead you, on foot,
experience, invoking the glorious age of steam and a view of the world-famous Victoria Falls at sunset     into the bush to find the rhinos. Learn all about
followed by a steam train safari through the African Bush. Departs Tuesdays + Fridays.           US $277   them, including how to read their tracks, observing
                                                                                                           wind direction, their behaviour, feeding patterns
                                                                                                           and the threats they face as a species. The guide
 Horse Riding Experiences in Africa                                                                        will teach you how to identify individual rhinos
                                                                                                           from ear notches and you will help to record their
                                                                                                           condition. All proceeds go directly towards rhino
                                                                                                           protection.
                                                                                                           3 to 4-hour activity. Max 4 person. Daily on request.

                                                                                                            Rhinos on the move

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                                                                                       Somet
                                                                                           hing Special

               EXCLUSIVE DELUXE SMALL GROUP ESCORTED TOURING EXPERIENCES
                                                                                                                                        Signature South America
                 FEATURES &
                 INCLUSIONS
             for ideas on pages 10 - 11
                                                           O    f all the thousands of travel ideas offered by
                                                                Goway, only 11 carry our "promise of something
                                                           special".
     •   The only Goway ideas that are                     To maintain the exclusivity of these amazing trips we
         specifically designated                           limit both the size of the group and the number of
         "HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME"
                                                           departures. As well, to differentiate a HOLIDAY F A                          Cradle of the Incas
     •   Accent on experiencing your                       LIFETIME from regular scheduled escorted tours we
         destination compared to just touring
                                                           focus on you experiencing the destination rather than
     •   Twin Share Guarantee for single                   just seeing the sights. You will see and do things you
         travellers
                                                           would not see or do as an independent traveller.
     •   Exclusive "special interest" fun themes
         for more fun and excitement on each               Goway's HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME are inclusive vaca-
         departure                                         tions where Goway's own professional guide takes care
                                                                                                                                        Samba, Tango & Waterfalls
     •   Best value priced inclusive tours avail-          of all the day to day details. All accommodations are First
         able                                              Class, Deluxe or better. Many meals are included as is vir-
     •   Small group size limitation to ensure             tually all touring along the way.
         a more personalized and intimate experi-
         ence                                              Travelling with our experienced Tour Directors, you visit
     •   The services of an experienced                    some of the world's most exciting, exotic and entertain-
         Goway Tour Director (who will go                  ing places as well as meet the locals. You will also enjoy
         the extra mile for you)                           the companionship of fellow travellers, many of whom will
     •   First Class hotels                                become your friends for life.                                                             Best of Australia
     •   Most meals (as indicated by BLD)
     •   Memorable and unique dining                          TIPPING INCLUDED: All tipping is included which takes away
         experiences                                          the bother of having to tip each and every guide, driver, etc. The only
     •   All tips (except for tour director)                  exception is the Tour Director.
     •   Luxury touring coaches and/or                        EXCLUSIVE FUN THEMES: This is a unique feature on all of
         luxury safari vehicles where relevant                Goway’s HOLIDAYS F A LIFETIME. Each departure has a designated
                                                              Fun Theme which varies according to the departure date. For Africa, we             Best of New Zealand
     •   Bellboy luggage service on tour                      offer the following:
     •   All sightseeing (with no hidden

                                                                           Invit
                                                                               e You
                                                              • Animal and Plant Life                 Code A
         extras) as described in itineraries                  • Geography and History                 Code G
     •   Hotel taxes where applicable                         • Lifestyles and Native Culture         Code L

                                                           We
     •   Our unique Goway Travel
         Companion booklet, neck pillow, flight
         bag, travel wallet, baggage tags and souve-
         nir photos.                                                                                                                                 Waltzing Matilda
     •   Limited exclusive departures
     •   Goway's Promise of Something                                                              TO JOIN US ON A                                Splendours of China
                                                                                                                                                           and Tibet
         Special!
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                                                          Enjoy sundowners on safari

                                                                                                                                                   Splendours of India

                                                                                                                                        Splendours of Southern Africa

     Your Travel Companion booklet is a
     collection of general information and a handy day-
     to-day diary.

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  Splendours of Southern Africa
                                                                                                                              DELUXE ESCORTED SMALL
                                                                                                                                GROUP EXPERIENCE
                                                                                                                                                    ZAMBIA
                                                                                                                                                            Kasane
                                                                                                                                                            Airport
                                                                                                                                                                      Victoria Falls
                                                                                                                                            CHOBE
                                                                                                                                                    Chobe
                                                                                                                                                 National Park             ZIMBABWE

C
                                                                                                                                           BOTSWANA
     arrying our promise of something special, Goway’s Splendours of Southern Africa                                                                                                    Kruger
                                                                                                                                                                                       National

     captures the essence of this remarkable region. Come face to face with the wildest of animals                                                                                       Park

in the Greater Kruger National Park, marvel at the beauty of Cape Town and explore this vibrant                                                                           SWAZILAND

cosmopolitan city. Enjoy first class cuisine and wines and learn about amazing history. Visit the
                                                                                                                                                                             Zululand

spectacular Victoria Falls and the Chobe National Park. You are on a HOLIDAY F A LIFETIME.                                            SOUTH AFRICA
                                                                                                                                                                                         Indian
                                                                                                                                                                                         Ocean
                                                                                                                                   Cape

                   Select Departures • 12 days from US $8955                                                                       Town
                                                                                                                                          Franschhoek
                                                                                                                                                                  Splendours of
                                                                                                                                                                 Southern Africa
Day 1. Johannesburg - Kapama Private                         Day 7. Full Day Winelands Tour. After break-
Game Reserve. On arrival in Johannesburg, we                 fast we journey into the tranquil Cape Winelands             Unique Dining
will be met by our Goway representative and assisted         of Franschhoek and visit some of the world famous            •   Bush Dinner at Kapama Buffalo Camp
to our domestic flight to Hoedspruit. Upon arrival,          wineries, and enjoy tastings at well-known estates.          •   Fynbos Cuisine at the award winning Azure
we transfer to our lodge for check in, our home for          The quaint village of Franschhoek is known locally           •   5 course lunch and wine pairing at the Food Barn
the next 3 nights. We have time to relax after lunch         as well as internationally as the gourmet capital of
before setting off on our first game drive in open 4x4                                                                    •   Traditional South African Fare and Show
                                                             South Africa. We make a stop at the Franschhoek
vehicles. Tonight we dine under the stars, with a bush       Motor Museum which has an astonishing collection             •   Lunch at Babylonstoren in Franschhoek
dinner at the lodge.                                         of cars in the middle of vineyards. A light lunch will       •   12 course African dinner at the Gold Restaurant
               Kapama Southern Camp (D) (3 nights) LD        be served at Greenhouse Restaurant before pro-               •   Lunch at the Lookout Café in Victoria Falls
Day 2. Kapama Private Game Reserve. We                       ceeding for a wine tasting and tour at Babylonstoren.
set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in          Dinner tonight will be at a unique African Restaurant        Tour Highlights
search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and       in the heart of Cape Town, GOLD Restaurant. BLD              • Game drives in search of the “Big 5”
all manner of wondrous wildlife, including birds and         Day 8. Cape Town to Victoria Falls. Today we                 • Visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species
plants. We pay a visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered          are transferred to Cape Town International Airport             Centre
Species Centre, whose core focus is on the conser-           for our flight to Victoria Falls, one of the original        • Spectacular Cape Peninsula Tour
vation of rare, vulnerable or endangered animals. We         natural wonders of the world, known locally as ‘The          • Visit to the historic District Six and
embark on our afternoon game drive and enjoy sun-            Smoke that Thunders’. This evening we will meet                Townships of Cape Town
downers in the bush before returning to our lodge            the historian Peter Jones and learn the history of Dr        • Exploring the Franschhoek Valley
for a sumptuous dinner.                             BLD      Livingstone and Zambia. 		                                   • Guided Tour of the Mighty Victoria Falls
Day 3. Kapama Private Game Reserve.                                           Stanley and Livingstone (D) (2 nights) BD
                                                                                                                          • Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
Today we spend the day in the Kapama Private Reserve         Day 9. Victoria Falls. A guided Tour of the mighty
taking in the South African wildlife and tracking the ani-                                                                • Meet historian Peter Jones to learn the his-
                                                             Victoria Falls is first on the line up today. We’ll walk       tory of David Livingstone
mals that may have eluded us. There is also the option       through the permanent, beautifully misty Rain Forest
to join a bush walk, visit one of the wellness centres, or   which flanks the Falls, stopping to marvel at the prin-      Included Features
even take a hot air balloon. 		                              cipal sites as it cascades to the depths below. Lunch        Please see page 10 for a listing of all the fea-
                  (Optional and for own account) BLD         will be served at the Look Out Café. This afternoon          tures that are included in HOLIDAYS F A
Day 4. Hoedspruit to Cape Town. We trans-                    we embark on a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi                  LIFETIME in Africa.
fer to Hoedspruit Airport for our domestic flight            River.                                                BLD

                                                                                                                                                                                                            S P L E N DO U R S O F SO U TH E R N A F R I C A
                                                                                                                          • Meals included are breakfasts, lunches and
to Cape Town. On arrival we will be met and trans-           Day 10. Victoria Falls to Chobe National                        dinners
ferred to our hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.          Park. After a leisurely breakfast, we transfer to            • Domestic Airfares and taxes between
                             Table Bay (D) (4 nights) BD     Chobe, Botswana. The Chobe River forms the                      Johannesburg – Hoedspruit – Cape Town –
Day 5. Touring Cape Peninsula. A full day tour-              northern boundary of the Chobe National Park,                   Victoria Falls and Kasane to Johannesburg
ing the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula winding            renowned for its reliable and diverse game viewing.          • Goways Deluxe travel bag, wallet, tags and
our way through some of the most spectacular                 This section of the park is best known for its ele-             companion books
coastal scenery in the world. We stop off to see             phant and hippo populations but the waters attracts
                                                             all manner of game including large herds of buffalo          Also on page 10 you will find information on our Tour
the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach and drive                                                                          Directors, Goway’s Twin Share Guarantee,
through the quaint naval village of Simon’s Town.            and the lions that prey on them. This afternoon
                                                                                                                          plus our unique and Exclusive Fun Themes.
Continue to the Cape Point Nature Reserve where              activity could be either a boat cruise or a game drive
we take the Funicular to the Lighthouse. Thereafter          in the Chobe National Park.
a 5 course wine pairing lunch at The Foodbarn                                   Chobe Game Lodge (D) (2 nights) BLD       DEPARTURES 2018 & 2019                          PRICES PER PERSON US $
Restaurant prior to heading back to Cape Town via                                                                         Departs           Tour
                                                             Day 11. Chobe National Park. An early morning
the picturesque Chapmans Peak.                        BL                                                                  North America Starts                              Twin             Single Theme
                                                             wake up with a light snack prior to our early morn-
                                                             ing activity. We return to the lodge for breakfast and       08Mar'19        09Mar'19                           8955            11 845   A
Day 6. Walk to Freedom Tour. We begin the
day with a Private Walk to Freedom Tour including            some relaxation. We then set off for our mid-morn-           22Mar'19        23Mar'19                           8955            11 845   G
local Townships and District Six. We get to interact         ing activity and return in time for lunch. Later we          31Mar'19        01Apr'19                           9309            12 189   L
with locals, visit a Shebeen and a Sangoma (tradi-           embark on our afternoon activity followed by dinner.         13Jun'19         14Jun'19                          9875            11 745   A
tional healer). This afternoon we head to the Victoria       Day 12. Departure. An early morning game drive               18Jul'19         19Jul'19                         10 315           12 835   A
and Alfred Waterfront where there is a choice to             will begin our last day in Chobe. We transfer from           10Aug'19        11Aug'19                          10 315           12 835   L
either join the Robben Island Tour or enjoy leisure          Chobe Game Lodge to Kasane Airport for our                   21Oct'19        22Oct'19                          10 555           13 299   A
time at the Waterfront. We end the day with a                regional flight to Johannesburg, for our international
unique Cape Town Dinner Experience - Kaapse                  flight home.                                             B   G, L & A are Fun Themes. See page 8.
Stories at the Rockwell Dinner Theatre.               BD
                                                                                                                          NOT INCLUDED: International airfare, airport taxes and fuel
                                                                                                                          surcharges from North America, optional excursions, items of a
                                                                                                                          personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, certain beverages,
                                                                                                                          excess baggage charges and travel insurance.
                                                                                                                          INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES: Since you and your fellow
                                                                                                                          travellers will originate from different cities, we do not include
                                                                                                                          international airfare in the above cost. As airfare experts we can
                                                                                                                          arrange the best airfare from your hometown on leading airlines.
                                                                                                                          NOTE: If there are less than 10 participants the program will be
                                                                                                                          locally escorted.

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                                                                                                             Pure Luxury
                                                                         Serengeti
                                                                            NP                   ALTECOUNTRY                     Land
                                                                                                       RE TRATEXT IN
                               Pretoria to
                                                         TANZANIA
                                                               Zanzibar                        ADVENTU
                              Victoria Falls                                                         PG.1 4
                                                                                                        City Text                       Park

                                                                                 Dar es
                               Pretoria to                                       Salaam                  Ocean Text
                                                                                                                                        Non Tour Zone
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                                                                                                   Romantic Rovos Rail
                                                                                                          Location Text
                               Pretoria to                                                                                              Tour Zone
                                Durban         ZAMBIA
                               Golf Safari                     Lusaka
                                                Victoria
             Edwardian                            Falls  ZIMBABWE
             Train Safari
       Swakopmund
                                                           Bulawayo                                                            The Most Luxurious Train in the World!
                                   BOTSWANA

                              NAMIBIA
                                      Gaborone
                                          Pretoria
                                     Johannesburg
                                                                 Kruger NP
                                                                   Hoedsprult
                                                                   Malelane
                                                                   Hluhluwe
                                                                                                    E   xperience the extravagant elegance of rail travel on the most
                                                                                                        luxurious trains in the world. Rovos Rail’s unique train safaris
                                                                                                    through the heart of Africa combine some of the most magnificent
                                        Kimberley                   Reserve
                                                                  Durban
                                                                                                    scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of
                                                    SOUTH                                           steam. Step aboard the spacious wood-panelled coaches
                               Cape
                               Town                AFRICA               Indian
                                             Matjiesfontein             Ocean                       and enjoy fine cuisine with superb South African
                              For details of Namibia journey see www.goway.com                      wines in unrivalled luxury and comfort. These
                                                                                                    beautifully restored trains carry a maximum
                                             ACCOMMODATION                                          of 72 passengers.
                                Combines the opulence of pre-war travel with subtle
                                modern innovations. Each tastefully appointed
                                Pullman, Deluxe or Royal Suite has twin or double
                                beds, air-conditioning and a private en suite bathroom
                                with shower, hairdryer, shaver point, toilet and basin.

                                                  DRESS CODE
                                Due to the dignified atmosphere of the train, jacket
                                and tie is the required form of dress in the evenings.

                                                    COMFORT
                                The dining, lounge and observation cars as well
                                as the suites are equipped with air-conditioning.
                                Carriage corridors are not air-conditioned.                         Arriving at Rovos' private Capital Park Station, Pretoria

                                                 LOCOMOTION
                                Use of steam has become increasingly difficult over
                                the past years as more and more water and coaling
                                                                                                    PLEASE
                                                                                                     BOOK
                                                                                                     EARLY!
                                                                                                                          Edwardian Train Safari
                                                                                                                          TB                                                                                  GROUP
                                facilities have been scrapped. Wherever practical                                                                   An Epic African Adventure
                                the trains may be drawn by any one of four vintage
                                steam locomotives. Where facilities no longer exist,               This epic 15-day journey travels through South               Early on the last day, the train passes through the
                                diesel or electric locomotives will be used.                       Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and                       Selous Game Reserve - the largest on the continent
                                                                                                   Tanzania and is one of the most famous train jour-           and a vision of timeless Africa - the day before the
                                Goway's preferred hotel in Pretoria is the Sheraton                neys in the world. Travel through South Africa with          arrival in Dar es Salaam.
                                Pretoria. Complimentary Rovos Rail Capital Park                    short tours of the diamond town of Kimberley and
                                Station transfers are included. Please enquire.                                                                                 Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam
                                                                                                   the capital city of Pretoria, then a two night stay at       Depart 29 Jun 2019         Arrive 13 Jul 2019
V. I.P. ROVO S RA IL TRAVEL

                                                                                                   a private lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve.
                                                                                                                                                                Depart 28 Sep 2019         Arrive 12 Oct 2019
                                 Rovos Prices & Inclusions                                         The train then crosses through Botswana into
                                                                                                                                                                Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town
                                                                                                   Zimbabwe where you overnight at the Victoria
                                              PRICES PER PERSON FROM US $                                                                                       Depart 24 Jan 2019         Arrive 07 Feb 2019
                                                                                                   Falls Hotel. After crossing the mighty Zambezi
                                                                   Pullman Deluxe         Royal    River, travel northeast through Zambia, joining the          Depart 15 Oct 2019         Arrive 29 Oct 2019
                               Pretoria - Cape Town (or v.v.)        1510   2279          3034     Tazara Railway line at Kapiri Mposhe. Enjoy a bush
                               Pretoria - Durban (or v.v.)           1510   2279          3034     walk at Chisimba Falls then continue the climb                Relaxing in the lounge car
                               Pretoria - Victoria Falls (or v.v.)   1975   2975          3957     towards the Zambian/Tanzanian border, almost the
                               Edwardian Train Safari (or v.v.)
                                                                                                   midpoint between Africa's two Great Rift Valley
                                (Cape Town – Dar es Salaam)         12 820 16 995         22 190
                                                                                                   lakes. Descend into the Rift Valley itself and wit-
                               Golf Safari                           4390   6464           8611
                                                                                                   ness spectacular scenery as the train negotiates the
                               Pretoria - Walvis Bay (or v.v.)       5027   7541          10 054
                                                                                                   tunnels, switchbacks and viaducts of the escarpment.
                               Details available on request.
                              PRICE INCLUDES: All meals, alcoholic and other                        Dinner is an elegant affair
                              beverages, sightseeing excursions accompanied by
                              a tour guide, entrance fees to places of interest,
                              24-hour full room service, bar facilities and gov-
                              ernment taxes. Staff gratuities are not included.
                                                     Learn about diamonds in Kimberley

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Rail Journeys
Pretoria         to Cape Town (or v.v.)                             Pretoria          to Vic Falls (or v.v.)
TB                                 GROUP                           TB                                  GROUP
              3 Days from US $1510                                               4 Days from US $1975
Departing from Pretoria, travel via the stark beauty               This journey takes guests from Pretoria to
of the Northern Cape, stopping en-route to view                    Zimbabwe, crossing the border at Beitbridge before
Kimberley’s ‘Big Hole’ and the Mine and Diamond                    heading on to the mighty Victoria Falls.
museums. Continue on to Cape Town.                                 Pretoria to Victoria Falls:
Cape Town to Pretoria                                              Depart 9:30 a.m. on selected Thursdays – Arrive
Departs 11 a.m on most Fridays                                     5 p.m. on Sunday
Arrives 12 p.m on most Sundays                                     Victoria Falls to Pretoria:
Pretoria to Cape Town                                              Depart 9:30 a.m. on selected Sundays – Arrive
                                                                   5 p.m. on Wednesday                                              First Class service
Departs 3 p.m on most Mondays
Arrives 6 p.m on most Wednesdays

           Rovos Golf Safari                                            Pretoria       to Durban (or v.v.)
TB                                                    GROUP        TB                                 GROUP
             9 Days from US $4390                                                3 Days from US $1510
Play at the world-renowned Leopard Creek golf                      Join this three-day safari on the most luxurious
course, plus superb courses in Swaziland, Durban,                  train in the world and experience the splendour of
the Drakensberg and Sun City. Enjoy game viewing                   KwaZulu Natal. Take in the “Big Five” at the private
in the Kruger Park, Mkhaya and Hluhluwe Reserves                   bush retreat of Nambiti Conservancy, Spionkop bat-
plus many other highlights.                                        tlefields tour with a world class historian and unusual
Pretoria to Pretoria                                               African ceramics at the Ardmore Ceramics Gallery.
Depart 30 Jan 19          Arrive 07 Feb 19                         Pretoria to Durban:
Depart 21 Feb 19          Arrive 01 Mar 19                         Depart 10 a.m. on selected Fridays – Arrive 4
Depart 28 Mar 19          Arrive 05 Apr 19                         p.m. on Sundays
                                                                                                                                    Deluxe Double suite
Depart 03 Oct 19          Arrive 11 Oct 19                         Durban to Pretoria:
Depart 14 Nov 19          Arrive 22 Nov 19                         Depart 10 a.m. on selected Mondays – Arrive 4
                                                                   p.m. on Wednesday
(Leopard Creek will be closed from October 2017 until mid-
2018 due to planned fairway upgrades. While the course is
closed, golf will be played at White River Country Club.)

                                                                                                                                                                                 ROYAL SUITE
                                             PULLMAN SUITE                                                                                                              (16 sq m in size or 172
                                   (7 sq m or 76 sq ft) While it                                              DELUXE SUITE                                     sq ft). Each Royal suite takes up
                   includes the identical bathroom to the deluxe                                     (10 sq m or 118 sq feet) A                         half a carriage, features its own private
   suites, the bedroom is smaller with a one up one down bunk                          lounge area and en-suite bathroom with               lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath
 for twin requirements or a double bed for couples. During the          shower are included. Accommodates two people offering           and separate shower. Accommodates two people offering
             day this can be converted into a comfortable couch.                     the option of twin or spacious double beds.                     the option of twin or spacious double beds.

           The Blue                                                Sheer opulence greets guests when boarding
                                                                   the Blue Train. There are two different types of
                                                                                                                                   NORTHBOUND JOURNEY: The train leaves Cape
                                                                                                                                   Town at 2:30pm and arrives into Kimberley the follow-

            Train
                                                                   accommodation from which to choose – Deluxe                     ing day at 2:30pm for an off-train excursion. The train
                                                                   Suite with private shower or bath and toilet, or                arrives into Pretoria station at 10:30am on the third day.
                                                                   Luxury Suite with private bathroom and toilet –                 DEPARTURES: Selected Mondays, Thursday and
 TB                                                  GROUP         both of which are tastefully decorated and offer                Saturdays.
      Cape Town to Pretoria (or v.v.)                              the highest degree of comfort. Beds have been
             3 Days from US $1505                                  custom-designed and a butler pulls them out,                     Pretoria to Hoedspruit (Kruger N.P.)
                                                                   already made, from a space in the suite wall, con-
                                                                                                                                                                                                    V.I .P. A FRI C A N RA IL J O U RN EYS
                                                                                                                                   NORTHBOUND JOURNEY: Departs from Pretoria
 The Blue Train is synonymous with luxury, elegance                verting the lounge into a comfortable bedroom.                  Station at 3:00pm and arrives into Hoedspruit Station
 and romance – a world-renowned experience. Two                    SOUTHBOUND JOURNEY: The train leaves Pretoria                   at 10:00am the following morning.
 fully air-conditioned Blue Trains operate a journey               at 4:00pm and arrives into Kimberley the following day          DEPARTURES: Selected Fridays.
 through some of the most breathtaking countryside                 at 9:30am for an off-train excursion. The train arrives
 to be found anywhere in the world. The first train                into Cape Town station at 10:30am on the third day.             SOUTHBOUND JOURNEY: Departs from
 accommodates 58 guests in 29 suites whereas                                                                                       Hoedspruit at 3:00pm and arrives at the Pretoria
                                                                   DEPARTURES: Selected Mondays, Wednesdays                        Station at 10:00am the next day.
 the second accommodates 74 guests in 37 suites.                   and Fridays.
 Passengers savour exquisite meals freshly pre-                                                                                    DEPARTURES: Selected Saturdays.
 pared on board by top chefs, complemented
                                                                                                                                             PRICES PER PERSON FROM US $
 by the best wines that South Africa
                                                                                                                                    Cape Town – Pretoria Twin          Single
 has to offer.
                                                                                                                                    Deluxe		             1505          2257
                                                                                                                                    Luxury		             1885          2828
                                                                                                                                    *Pretoria – Hoedspruit Twin                     Single
                                                                                                                                    Deluxe		               1505                     2257
                                                                                                                                    Luxury		               1885                     2828
                                                                                                                                   PRICE INCLUDES: All meals, high tea, drinks
                                                                                                                                   (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off train
                                                                                                                                   excursions.
                                                                                               Gourmet dining on board
                                                                                                                                   NOT INCLUDED: French champagne, caviar and
 The Famous Blue Train
                                                                                                                                   external telephone calls.

               *Please refer to pages 28-33 for Exclusive South Africa Game Lodge stays which can be booked in conjunction with the Hoedspruit journeys.                                                   13
Adventure Train Experience
                                                                            ZAMBIA

                                                                       Livingstone
                                                                             ZIMBABWE
                                                                    Victoria Falls
                                                                                                                                        Shongololo Express

                                                                                                               IQUE
                                                                Chobe
                                                                 Park
                                                                            Hwange
                                                                                    Somabhula
                                                                                                                                                                   Cruising on Wheels

                                                                                                           AMB
                                                   NAMIBIA            Bulawayo

                                                                                                                      S
                                                                                      Rutenga
Walvis Bay
                                                                         Beitbridge                                      hongololo Express offers one of the most interesting, unusual and value-packed ways

                                                                                                       MOZ
                                                     Windhoek BOTSWANA
                                                                                     Kruger                              to explore Africa… aboard a fully serviced travelling hotel train. You'll meet like-
                                                                                                  NP
                             Sossusvlei                                                Pretoria
                                                                                             Mpumalanga
                                                                                                                      minded people from all over the world. Socialize, tour or relax as much as you want to
                                                      Keetmanshoop
                                                                                                Maputo                and be rocked gently through the night to the rhythm of the tracks. By travelling at night,
                                       Luderitz          Upington Kimberley   Johannesburg SWAZILAND                  you awake each dawn to a different, exciting destination and have the whole day to
                                                                                           Zululand
                                  Fish River Canyon
                                                                    Bloemfontein                                      explore the sights and sounds of a new environment.
                                 Atlantic                                                         Durban
                                 Ocean               Graaf Reniet           SOUTH

                                                     Cape
                                                                            AFRICA
                                                                     Oudtshoorn                    Indian
                                                                                                                                    Good Hope                                    TB
                                                                                                                                                                                       Southern Cross
                                                     Town                                                             TB                                               GROUP                                                    GROUP
                                                                             Port Elizabeth        Ocean                                                                                Pretoria to Victoria Falls (or v.v.)
                                                                     Knysna                                                   Pretoria to Cape Town (or v.v.)
                                                        Hermanus                                                                15 Days from US $6442                                      12 Days from US $5496
                                                                                                                      This grand 15-day journey offers a golfing and non-        This impressive 12-day journey between Pretoria
                                                        Good Hope           Southern          Dune                    golfing itinerary with an amazing insight into virtually   and Victoria Falls stops at carefully selected loca-
                                                          Golf               Cross           Express                  every well-known destination in South Africa.              tions in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique and
                                                                                                                      ITINERARY:                                                 Zimbabwe.
                                                  YOUR ACCOMMODATION
                                                                                                                      Day 1.         Arrive Pretoria, depart for Nelspruit       ITINERARY:
                                               GOLD CABIN: double or twin beds with en-                               Day 2.         Panorama Route                              Day 1.        Arrive Pretoria, depart for Nelspruit
                                               suite bathroom, air-conditioning and safe.                             Day 3.         Kruger National Park                        Day 2.        Panorama Route
                                               EMERALD CABIN: double or twin beds with                                Day 4.         Swaziland/eSwatini                          Day 3.        Kruger National Park
                                               en-suite bathroom and small lounge area, air-                          Day 5.         Hluluwe-Imfolozi Park                       Day 4.        Maputo (Mozambique)
                                               conditioning and safe.                                                 Day 6.         St Lucia                                    Day 5.        Swaziland/eSwatini
                                                                                                                      Day 7.         Durban                                      Day 6.        Kapama Game Reserve
                                                                                                                      Day 8.         Battlefields                                Day 7.        Day on the rails to Zimbabwe
                                                                      MEALS
                                                                                                                      Day 9.         Bloemfontein                                Day 8.        Great Zimbabwe
                                               Daily breakfast and dinner is also included.                           Day 10.        Kimberley                                   Day 9.        Antelope Park
                                               Each night you will dine on a variety of cuisines.                     Day 11.        On board                                    Day 10.       Matobo National Park
                                                                                                                      Day 12.        Oudtshoorn                                  Day 11.       Hwange National Park
                                               Complimentary tea and coffee throughout
                                                                                                                      Day 13.        Kynsna                                      Day 12.       Victoria Falls
                                               the day.
                                                                                                                      Day 14.        Hermanus                                    SOUTHBOUND DEPARTURES
                                                                                                                      Day 15.        Cape Town                                   2019: Jan 17, May 02, Jun 27, Sep 19
                                                      Dune Express                                                    SOUTHBOUND DEPARTURES
                                                                                                                      2019: Jan 31, Oct 03
                                                                                                                                                                                 NORTHBOUND DEPARTURES
                                                                                                                                                                                 2019: Jan 03, Apr 18, Jun 13, Aug 08
                                                                                                       GROUP
                                          TB
                                                   Pretoria to Swakopmund (or v.v.)                                   NORTHBOUND DEPARTURES
                                                                                                                      2019: Mar 19, Nov 19
                                                      12 Days from US $5496
 ADVE N TU RE TR AI N EX PE RIENC ES

                                          This spectacular 12-day journey starts in Pretoria and
                                                                                                                       Gold Cabin
                                          winds its way to the coast of Namibia, a country of
                                          compelling beauty, abundant sunshine and seemingly
                                          endless space.
                                          ITINERARY:
                                          Day 1.     Arrive Pretoria, depart for
                                                     Kingswood
                                          Day 2.     Kimberley
                                          Day 3.     Upington
                                          Day 4.     Fish River Canyon
                                          Day 5.     Kolmanskop and Luderitz
                                          Day 6.     Keetmanshoop
                                          Day 7.     Sossusvlei
                                          Day 8.     Namib Nauklauft Park
                                          Day 9.     Windhoek                                                                                                                                                             Dining Car
                                          Day 10.    Etosha National Park
                                          Day 11.    Etosha National Park                                              Shongololo is the zulu word for millipede
                                          Day 12.    Walvis Bay
                                          WESTBOUND DEPARTURES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     TIVE
                                          2019: May 16                                                                                                                                                      ALTERNA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 R Y T RAIN
                                          EASTBOUND DEPARTURES                                                                                                                                              LUXU
                                          2019: May 30                                                                                                                                                        PG.12, 13
                                           Shongololo Carriage

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Go As You Please
                                                                                           Self drive in Knysna

                                                                                                                   Game viewing from your rental vehicle

                                                                                                                   South African weather is great for convertibles

     O    n this page we present four of our most popular self drive ideas where you do
           your own driving but enjoy the security of pre-booked accommodation
     which we arrange. Let us take the worry out of your holiday with our many years
     experience designing itineraries. Detailed itineraries are available on request.

 Self-Drive South Africa I                                                                                           f you are on holiday, visiting friends or
                                                                                                                     relatives, or on business, you can get about
                                                                                                                  whenever and wherever you like in a vehicle
 Winelands, Garden Route,                                             See price inclusions below

   & Safari Adventure                                       West Coast Experience                                 arranged by Goway. In South Africa driving
DP                                    INDEPENDENT     DP                                           INDEPENDENT    conditions are ideal as the roads are well
         Cape Town to Port Elizabeth                             Cape Town to Cape Town                           maintained. Outside of the big cities you're
          10 Days from US $2715                                  8 Days from US $1620                             likely to have the road to yourself. Choose the
Day 1. Cape Town to Stellenbosch. Make your           Day 1. Cape Town to Langebaan. Make your                    car that best suits your needs.
way to Stellenbosch after you pick up your hired      way to Langebaan after you pick up your hired
vehicle in Cape Town.          Spier (F) (2 nights)   vehicle in Cape Town.                At the Rocks (F)
Day 2. Winelands.                                B    Day 2. Langebaan to Paternoster.
                                                                        Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel
                                                                                                                             Car Rentals
Day 3. Stellenbosch to Sanbona Wildlife
Reserve. Includes two game drives per day. 		                                             (D) (2 nights) B                   South Africa
                 Tilney Manor (D) (2 nights) BLD      Day 3. Paternoster.                                 B       Below are special rates we offer for rentals with Europcar.
Day 4. Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.              BLD     Day 4. Paternoster to the Cedarberg. Includes
Day 5. Sanbona to Oudtshoorn.                         lodge activities.
                                                                   Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and           Daily Rates US $                    1-6        7-13     14-29
                               Queens Hotel (F) B                                                                  within South Africa                 Days       Days     Days
                                                                      Wellness Retreat (D) (2 nights) BLD
Day 6. Oudtshoon to Knysna.                                                                                        B Ford Fiesta Ambiente or Similar 40            38        35
                 Kanonkop House (D) (2 nights) B      Days 5&6. Bushmans Kloof Wilderness
                                                                                                                   C Hyundai Accent or similar          40         38        35
                                                      Reserve and Wellness Retreat.                   BLD
Day 7. Knysna.                                   B                                                                 D VW Polo Vivo or similar            52         49        45
                                                      Day 7. Cedarberg to Riebeeck Kasteel.                        E Hyundai H1 or similar              141       134       124
Day 8. Knysna to Addo Elephant National                                              The Royal Hotel (F) B
Park. Includes two game drives per day. 		                                                                         F Toyota Corolla Quest or similar 60            58        53
         Gorah Elephant Camp (D) (2 nights) BLD       Day 8. Depart Cape Town. Drop of your hired                  H Audi A3 or similar                 84         80        73
                                                      vehicle and take your onward flight.                B        M Ford Eco Sport or similar          76         72        67
Day 9. Gorah Elephant Camp.                   BLD                                                                  N Toyota Fortuner 4x2 or similar 133           127       117
Day 10. Depart Port Elizabeth. Drop off your                                                                       O BMW 3 series or similar            113       108        99
hired vehicle and take your onward flight.       B    Scenery, Culture                     and       Game          W Ford Ranger 4x4 or similar         115       109       101
                                                      DP                                           INDEPENDENT
                                                                                                                   Luxury cars also available. See www.goway.com for more details.
                                                           Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park
Zululand Coast                and     Safari                    7 Days from US $1276                               Vehicles of similar specifications are available in each group
DP                                    INDEPENDENT                                                                  and as such the vehicles in the fleet are subject to change
             Durban to Durban                         Day 1. Arrive Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.
                                                      Pick up your hired vehicle and drive to White
          10 Days from US $1296                       River. Oliver’s Restaurant and Lodge (F)(2 nights)
                                                                                                                  DRIVERS LICENCE: Valid overseas or Inter-
                                                                                                                  national licenses are acceptable. Minimum age is
Day 1. Arrive Durban. Make your way to St             Day 2. Panorama Route.                           B          21 years. A valid credit card is required for rental.
Lucia after you pick up your hired vehicle in
                                                                                                                                                                                     S EL F DR IVE S O U TH A FRI C A
Durban.               Lidiko Lodge (F) (2 nights) B   Day 3. White River to Hazyview.                             RATES INCLUDE: Premium Collision Damage
                                                                            Country Boutique Hotel (F) B          Waiver, Premium Theft loss Waiver, Unlimited
Day 2. St Lucia.                                                                                                  Kilometers, Tourism Levy, 1 additional Driver
                                                      Day 4. Hazyview to Shiduli Private Game
Day 3. St Lucia to Hluhluwe. Includes two             Lodge. Includes two game driver per day.                    Fee, Personal Accident Insurance, claim admin
game drives per day.                                                          Shiduli (F) (2 nights) BLD          fee in the event of damage/theft, water and
      Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge (F) (2 nights) BLD                                                                 under-carriage damage, Third Party liability
                                                      Days 5&6. Shiduli Private Game Lodge. BLD
Day 4. Hluhluwe.                              BLD                                                                 Insurance, Tyre Windscreen damage waiver,
                                                      Day 7. Depart Hoedspruit. Drop off your hired               Sandblasting damage, location surcharge, and
Day 5. Hluluwe to Umhlanga.                           vehicle and take your onward flight.             B          VAT.
                Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge (F) B
                                                                                                                  NOT INCLUDED: Fuel, contract fee, refundable
Day 6. Umhlanga to the Drakensberg.
           Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Spa Resort          Self-Drive Price Details                              rental deposit, traffic fine handling fee, cross-
                                                                                                                  border fee, one-way rental fees, child safety seat,
                                   (F) (2 nights) B   DEPARTURES: Daily (minimum 2 people).                       collection & delivery fee, frequent flyer miles.
Day 7. Drakensberg.                               B   PRICE INCLUDES: Accommodations as selected,
Day 8. Drakensberg to the Midlands.                   group E car, GPS and meals as indicated by BLD.
            Fourdon Hotel and Spa (F) (2 nights) B    NOT INCLUDED: Flights, airport taxes, meals
Day 9. Midlands.                                      not mentioned, beverages, optional excurstions,
Day 10. Depart Durban. Drop off your hired            national park and entrance fees.                              South Africa has an excellent infrastructure,
vehicle and take your onward flight.              B   NOTE: These itineraries can be operated in reverse.                       ideal for self drives.

                                       Above itineraries can be modified & personalized. Ask about self drives in Namibia.                                                               15
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