Important Day Tour Information
Please allow a 15-minute leeway for your pick time. All tours are subject to minimum numbers being reached and subject to cancellation fees. A 20% deposit is required within 14 days of making a reservation in order to confirm the reservations. The balance of payment is to reach Turners 45 days prior to the tour departure date. Any bookings made less than 45 days prior to the departure date must be paid in full immediately. All transactions are conducted in terms of Turners standard conditions of trading.
Pre & Post Leisure Tour Options
South Africa is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique and inspiring experience. South Africa is an exciting mix of third and first world cultures - along with the best and least crowded beaches in the world. Throw in wildlife parks such as the famous Kruger National Park, Eight World Heritage Sites, beautiful natural scenery, a great infrastructure and a stable post-apartheid environment and you have a great destination waiting to happen.
Pre And Post Kruger Standard Tour (KNP-STD)
Big five at its best. The park boasts 148 mammal species, 500 bird species, 45 lizard and 34 amphibian species. An unforgettable wildlife experience! This is a standard tour with standard 3* accommodation inside the park for two nights. Highlights: Morning game viewing in the coach on day three, a night game drive in an open vehicle on day three and a full day game drive in open vehicles on day four. Duration: 5 days & 4 nights. Subject to minimum of 5 people. (Accommodation for the first night in Johannesburg is included). Pre Tour Date: 17th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 26th - 30th Aug Start Time: 18h00 on Day One. Dinner & overnight in Johannesburg. Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR8500.00 Single Rate: ZAR9375.00
Pre And Post Kruger Luxury Tour (KNP-LUX)
The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. This tour offers more comfortable 4* accommodation, just outside the Kruger National Park. Highlights: Full day game drive in an open game viewing vehicle on day three, an evening game drive in open vehicles, sundowners and bush dinner on day four. Also, includes a visit to the Shangaan Village where a traditional dinner may be enjoyed. Duration: 5 days & 4 nights. Subject to minimum of 5 people. (Accommodation for the first night in Johannesburg is included). The excursion starts at 18h00 in Johannesburg on day one. Pre Tour Date: 17th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 26th - 30th Aug The Post Kruger Luxury Tour is no longer available. Start Time: 18h00 on Day One. Dinner & overnight in Johannesburg. Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR12115.00 Single Rate: ZAR14070.00
Pre Garden Route Tour (GRT)
Travel one of the world's most entrancing coastlines from Cape Town via Wilderness and Knysna to Port Elizabeth or visa versa. Incorporating splendid sea views, ostrich farm, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Cango Caves and more. Duration: 4 days & 3 nights. Subject to minimum of 5 people.
Pre Tour starts in Port Elizabeth and ends in Cape Town.
Post Tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Port Elizabeth. Pre Tour Date: 18th - 21st Aug The Pre Garden Tour is no longer available. Post Tour Date: 27th - 30th Aug Start Time: Pre - 09h00 / Post - 07h30 Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR8000.00 Single Rate: ZAR9125.00
Post Garden Route Tour (GRT) Duration: 4 days & 3 nights. Subject to minimum of 5 people.
Pre Tour starts in Port Elizabeth and ends in Cape Town.
Post Tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Port Elizabeth. Pre Tour Date: 18th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 27th - 30th Aug Start Time: Pre - 09h00 / Post - 07h30 Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR8000.00 Single Rate: ZAR9125.00
Cape Town And Surrounds (CSU)
From the scenically spectacular Cape Point Nature Reserve to shore based whale watching in Hermanus to the vineyards and villages of the Franschhoek, Swartland regions to the West Coast wild flowers, this is a tour that will give you an intimate insight into all that Cape Town and the surrounding regions have to offer. Duration: 3 days/2 nights. Subject to minimum of 5 people. Tour starts and ends in Cape Town. Pre Tour Date: 19th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 27th - 29th Aug Start Time: 08h00 Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR6375.00 Single Rate: ZAR7125.00
Winelands Tour (WIN)
Whether it is its magnificent natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage or its world-renowned wines, the Winelands Region is synonymous with all the best that the Cape has to offer. Here, splendid mountains form a dramatic backdrop to lush vineyards and gabled Cape Dutch homesteads steeped in history. This tour is a great combination of nature, culture and history. We visit selected wine estates, taste their wines and learn about the beautiful old Cape Dutch architecture. Duration: 3 days & 2 nights. Subject to minimum of 5 people. Tour starts and ends in Cape Town. Pre Tour Date: 19th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 27th - 29th Aug The Post Winelands Tour is no longer available. Start Time: 08h00 Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR5500.00 Single Rate: ZAR6065.00
Victoria Falls & Zambia Tour (VFA)
The Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This mighty waterfall forms a spectacular backdrop to the Zambezi Sun & Royal Livingstone hotels along the Zambian banks of the great Zambezi River. Special attention has been given to re-cultivating many different species of indigenous plants to recreate a totally natural environment, so that the two hotels on the resort blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. Duration: 3 days & 2 nights. Subject to minimum of 2 people. Tour starts and ends in Johannesburg. Pre Tour Date: Subject to availability. Post Tour Date: Subject to availability. Start Time: Available on request. Per Person Sharing Rate: Available on request. Single Rate: Available on request.
Eastern Cape Private Game Reserve Tour (ECR)
The Eastern Cape boasts a wealth of flora and fauna, including the "Big Five". This is the ultimate African adventure and conservation effort coupled with responsible tourism. For that African Safari experience of a lifetime this is a tour not to be missed. Duration: 3 days/2 nights. Subject to minimum of 2 people. Tour starts and ends at Cape Town International Airport. Pre Tour Date: 19th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 27th - 29th Aug Start Time: ±09:00 (Subject to flight time) Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR15250.00 Single Rate: ZAR18815.00
Namaqualand Flower Tour (NAM)
During the arid summer months it is difficult for the visitor to imagine the phenomenon of the yearly wild flower appearance. After the winter rainfall, Namaqualand dons her coat of many colours and for a brief moment, the wildflowers invade the countryside. Countless poems, novels, paintings and prose have been dedicated to this annual shower of God's colour. Notes: High season - early booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Flowers are not guaranteed but alternative activities will be arranged if there are no flowers in the area. Pre Tour Date: 17th - 21st Aug Post Tour Date: 27th - 31st Aug The Post Namaqualand Tour is no longer available. Start Time: 09:00 Per Person Sharing Rate: ZAR11565.00 Single Rate: ZAR14140.00
Our itineraries have been carefully researched and put together by our well travelled and experienced team, ensuring that the itinerary covers the very essence of a destination, its people, attractions and activities. All our programmes have a programme leader who will handle all your requirements, provide expert information and offer assistance whenever required. Please have a look at the detailed itineraries on the website and note we will be delighted to tailor-make a programme to your exact requirements.
Important Tour Information
All tours are subject to minimum numbers being reached and are subject to cancellation fees. If minimum numbers are not achieved you will be offered an alternative tour, equal in value or you will be refunded in full.
Basic Tour Conditions for individual bookings - A separate policy applies to groups of 10 or more and is available on request.
A 20% deposit is required within 14days to confirm the booking and the full and or final payment must reach Turners Conferences before 21 June 2010. Full payment is due immediately for bookings made after 21 June 2010.
Cancellation Fees: Refunds will be considered for written cancellations received prior to 21 June 2010. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after 21 June 2010.
An amendment fee of R100 applies to all confirmed reservations. The above conditions apply unless otherwise specified in writing.
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