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Mauritius North West Island Stay
4 days, 3 nights
Mauritius, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, is easily accessible from mainland of the African continent. Originally a French and then a British colony, the island is heavily influenced by its early occupants as well as the predominantly East Indian workforce that has made Mauritius economically and commercially successful. Myescapades offers a selection of hotels stays spread around the…More
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Mauritius West, East & South West Island Stay
4 days, 3 nights
Mauritius, a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean, is easily accessible from mainland of the African continent. Originally a French and then a British colony, the island is heavily influenced by its early occupants as well as the predominantly East Indian workforce that has made Mauritius economically and commercially successful. Myescapades offers a selection of hotels stays spread around the…More
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Bangalore Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
The 16th Century city of Bangalore is located in the Deccan Plateau and has possibly one of the best climates of all the cities in India. Today, Bangalore, the capital of the State of Karnataka, is the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India. Bangalore represents the blend of India’s ancient culture with its vibrant modernity.
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Delhi Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
To begin to understand a nation, it is important to become familiar with its capital city. This Getaway tour will introduce you to its two distinctive parts - Old Delhi and New Delhi. Each area defines Delhi’s aura and personality and your guides will provide a glimpse into the city’s colorful past and show you how it affects both the…More
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Mumbai Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
This vast metropolis, home of ‘Bollywood’, the world’s largest film industry, is one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in Southeast Asia. Pulsating with energy, Mumbai lives up to its reputation of a great port city fuelling the economy and growth of India as it emerges as an Asian powerhouse. It is an ideal place to start or finish…More
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Chennai Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Chennai (formerly called Madras) is known as the ‘Gateway to the South’ and it was here that the British through the East India Company gained a toehold on the Indian Subcontinent and built their first major settlement. But Chennai has a history that is much older than Raj, dating back to the 1st Century AD. While here, you will have…More
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Hyderabad Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
Down through Indian history Hyderabad has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties. Its legacy today is a city full of many palaces, beautiful monuments and forts that add to its beauty. Also called the ‘City of Pearls’, it is the point where Northern and Southern India meet as reflected in its multilingual, cultural diversity.
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Kolkata Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
Calcutta (now called Kolkata) is an ancient city, located on the banks of the mighty Hooglhy River. Once a simple fishing village, it has become one of the largest cities in the world. As capital of the British Raj until 1912, its architecture is a medley of occidental and oriental styles. Today it is a city with strong cultural, literary…More
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Goa Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
The very name Goa conjures up images of perfect beaches, turquoise seas and a laid-back atmosphere that is the absolute definition of relaxation. Today this popular holiday destination offers all of this and more. There is plenty of history waiting for you as well on this brief sojourn in paradise.
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Cochin Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
When you think of spices, think of Cochin. Here, in the southern province of Kerala, ships from around the world, going far back in time, have come to Cochin to collect aromatic cargos of ginger, cardamom, cumin, turmeric and cloves. As one of India’s oldest trading centers, Cochin is an historical gem set on a stunning coastline.
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Meeting Mountain Gorillas
3 days, 2 nights
Discover the Virunga Gorillas! This 3-day excursion into Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is one of the best places to observe and photograph the mountain gorilla in its natural habitat. Equally photographic is the stunning, lush mountain countryside of Rwanda.
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Dian Fosseys Gorilla
4 days, 3 nights
Follow in the footsteps of Dian Fossy, the world-renowned Gorilla expert as you trek into the hills of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Be amongst the few people today to have the opportunity to see the magnificent Mountain Gorilla in its natural habitat. One of the highlights is a visit to the Karisoke Research Center on the slopes of Bisoke…More
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Victoria Falls & Chobe
5 days, 4 nights
Visit one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, Victoria Falls and combine it with Chobe National Park, a combination that is the perfect start or end to a journey in Southern Africa. Seen from the Zimbabwe side of the Falls, the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ cascades in dramatic fashion for hundreds of feet. While here there’ll be the opportunity to take…More
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Victoria Falls
3 days, 2 nights
Known around the world as “The Smoke that Thunders”, this is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This short-stay program is an ideal add-on to any safari or holiday that you embark on in Southern Africa and should be a must-see on your wish-list!
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Livingstone
3 days, 2 nights
Victoria Falls “The Smoke that Thunders” is a spectacular sight bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. It remains one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This short break allows you the opportunity to view Victoria Falls in addition to a visit to a local village, the Livingstone Museum and craft markets. The cruise on the Zambezi will be the highlight.…More
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Livingstone & Chobe
5 days, 4 nights
Combining a visit to Victoria Falls and nearby Botswana’s Chobe National Park is the perfect way to start or end your journey in Southern Africa. Travel first to Zambia and spend 2 nights in Livingstone (named for the great explorer), where you will have spectacular views of ‘Mosi-O-Tunya or Smoke That Thunders’. After touring Victoria Falls, there will be a…More
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Sun City
3 days, 2 nights
North of Johannesburg is glamorous Sun City with its luxury hotels, golf courses, big-name entertainment events, casinos and lots of sun-drenched activities. Enjoy game drives in nearby Pilanesberg National Park, or take a hot-air balloon ride or an elephant safari.
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Kruger National Park
3 days, 2 nights
Established in 1898, the Kruger National Park is one of the Africa’s oldest and greatest wildlife reserves. Twice the size of Yellowstone in the US, the Park is a paradise for the wildlife enthusiasts, nature photographers and birdwatchers.
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Garden Route
4 days, 3 nights
The Cape’s Garden Route - nothing is more beautiful! Its mountain and ocean panoramas, Oudtshoorn’s famous ostrich farms, fascinating Cango Caves and vibrant and artistic Knysna; it’s an unparalleled taste of South Africa!
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Cairo Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Cairo ‘the city of a thousand minarets’ is not only the largest and most populous city on the African continent but is also home to one of the original seven wonders of the world – the great Pyramids of Giza. Also a ‘must visit’ is the incredible Egyptian Museum of antiquities with its collection of the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen.…More
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Alexandria Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
A taste of the Mediterranean mingled with the flavour of Egypt this is Alexandria. Named for its founder, Alexander the Great, Alexandria has always been an important port city, located on the edge of the Nile Delta. Its ancient antiquities emphasize the importance of the Greco-Roman past but it is a city with an undeniable, European chic with its wide…More
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Hurghada Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Situated on the Red Sea, the resort town of Hurghada is a great place to relax after visiting Egypt’s many antiquities. Particularly famous for its exceptional snorkeling and diving, Hurghada has some of the world’s best off-shore reefs with a diverse variety of sea life. Deep sea fishing, sailing, wind surfing are all popular recreations.
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Sharm El Sheikh Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Perched on a promontory at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula and overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, this ancient fishing village has been transformed into a sophisticated resort destination. Boasting a varied selection of top-quality hotels and attracting divers from around the world who explore its colourful reefs, Sharm El Sheik is a favourite destination for rest and relaxation as…More
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Oman Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. While enjoying this coastal capital with its lovely natural harbor, you will also travel into the interior of Oman to Nizwa, the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Exotic markets, an oasis as well as a boat tour,…More
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Abu Dhabi Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
Abu Dhabi offers, luxury, style and traditional values of hospitality. Year round sunny weather, tranquil beaches, lush oases, vibrant city life, and a mixture of culture and traditions come together to create an unparallel holiday experience. Explore the emirate’s old souks, visit the famous parks and gardens, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into a dazzling…More
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Dubai Getaway
3 days, 2 nights
Located at the cross-roads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has something to offer everyone. Moreover, the emirates is friendly, safe and virtually crime-free. An intriguing land that combines old-world souks and modern shopping malls, rolling sand dunes and championship grass golf courses, remote Bedouin villages and an array of five-star hotels, Dubai defies easy definition. Top class hotels, superb…More
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Marrakech Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Spend four magical days enjoying the culture and history of this visually stunning city with its pink, sandstone walls and with the snow-tipped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains creating a dramatic setting. Enjoy a half-day tour that presents the city in all its glory from its lavish palaces to its treasure-filled markets. There are also several optional excursions including…More
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Casablanca Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Discover the romance of Humphrey Bogart’s fabled Casablanca during this brief stay in Morocco’s premier city. The city tour will introduce you to its many faces, both old and new, and there is time to explore on your own or take one of the optional excursions to Rabat, Marrakech or Fes.
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Agadir Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Agadir is both a seaside resort town on the Atlantic coast as well as a great starting point for a variety of optional excursions into the interior in the Anti-Atlas Mountains as well as along the coast. There are also some optional half-day excursions that are particularly suited to nature lovers.
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Mombasa Getaway
4 days, 3 nights
Mombasa may be East Africa’s largest port but still it retains an old-world charm that goes back centuries to its Portuguese and Arab roots. Mombasa is also blessed with nearby beaches that are an ideal place to unwind after the thrill of being on safari. Fringed with palm trees, these long coral sand beaches run like satin ribbons along the…More
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Praslin Island Stay
4 days, 3 nights
Praslin’s original name of “Isle de Palme” bears eloquent testament to its reputation as home to the Vallée de Mai UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the famous Coco-de-mer grows wild on some 200 years old palms. Seychelles’ second largest island, Praslin, lies 40 kilometres north-east of Mahé and is accessible by Air Seychelles domestic flights in 15 minutes or by…More
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La Digue Island Stay
4 days, 3 nights
La Digue, lying 45 kilometres from Mahé and 7 kilometres from Praslin is the fourth largest island in Seychelles, celebrated for its granite boulders that seem to have been sculpted by a divine hand to adorn beaches of breathtaking beauty such as Anse Source D’Argent. The island, where more traditional modes of transport such as bicycles and ox-carts still hold…More
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Mahe Island Stay
4 days, 3 nights
Mahe, at the heart of the Seychelles, is the largest of the 115 islands, boasting beautiful beaches and sandy coves. As well as being the cultural and economic hub of the inner islands Mahé is also the gateway to the other islands of Seychelles. With a mountainous backdrop of 1000 meter towering peaks, it is home to Victoria, capital of…More
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Blue Train – Pretoria to Cape Town
2 days, 1 night
Quiet elegance, gracious service, fine dining and luxurious accommodations – these are the words that best describe the Blue Train experience. The Blue Train thinks of itself as “a window to the soul of South Africa”; a most apt description as you picture yourself watching the country’s scenic beauty unfold from the comfort of your suite or from one of…More
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Zanzibar Island Stay
4 days, 3 nights
Zanzibar, once the trading centre of the whole of East Africa, is a charming island in the Indian Ocean, 36 km off the coastline of mainland Tanzania. It is also commonly referred to as the “Spice Island” made famous by early traders in spices such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom, pepper and others. With an incredible mixture of ethnic…More
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Johannesburg
3 days, 2 nights
Founded by gold prospectors in the 1880’s, fast paced and a fun, cosmopolitan metropolis packed with vitality and verve Johannesburg is the vibrant economic hub of South Africa and offers all the attractions of a glittering, modern city. The cultural diversity of Johannesburg and its surroundings is easily explored in the multitude of traditional restaurants, markets and cultural villages.
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Cape Winelands
3 days, 2 nights
If you love wines, treat yourself to this wine-tasting extravaganza during a tour of some of the best vineyards South Africa has to offer. Choose either historic Stellenbosch or scenic Franschhoek as your base while sampling some of the finest wines from the Cape Winelands region.
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Cape Town
4 days, 3 nights
Perched between the ocean and the mountain and with a South African National Park as its heart, this cosmopolitan center is steeped in history, cultural, diversity and is fast becoming one of the worlds’ most sought after destination. Cape Town has so much to offer, beautiful beaches, Spectacular Scenery, history tours, seaside resorts, panoramic drives, abundant wildlife, fascinating wine farms,…More
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Rovos Rail – Pretoria to Victoria Falls
3 days, 2 nights
Your adventure begins with the departure from Rovos Rail’s gracious station in Capital Park Pretoria. Depart in the morning and slowly meander westwards through Mafikeng into Botswana and then north towards Mahalapye, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn just after Gaborone. Arrive at Plumtree in the late afternoon for border formalities with Zimbabwe and continue in a north-westerly direction passing Bulawayo…More
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Rovos Rail – Cape Town to Pretoria
3 days, 2 nights
Nothing is more leisurely than boarding Rovos Rail’s luxurious ‘Pride of Africa’ and travelling through scenic countryside as you travel across South Africa. This 1600-kilometre journey is a perfect illustration of South Africa as a world in one country. Cape Town offers a blend of cosmopolitan city life, magnificent mountains and superlative wine lands, while the twin cities of Pretoria…More
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Rovos Rail – Pretoria to Durban
3 days, 2 nights
Join this three-day rail safari and experience the splendour of KwaZulu Natal. Take in the ‘Big 5’ as you explore the diversity of the Nambiti Conservancy, a private bush retreat set in malaria-free bushveld. Situated on an expansive game farm, Spionkop Lodge, is the perfect base for exploring the berg, bush, birds and battlefields of the region. Enjoy a battlefields…More
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Jordan Explorer
5 days, 4 nights
During your 5-day stay in Jordan, you’ll be treated to the very best it has to offer. Starting out from the capital, Amman, travel back in time to explore the astounding ruins left behind by the Nabateans who build the ‘Rose City’ Petra. Here you ride by horseback through a deep rocky canyon to look upon some of the finest…More
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Private Game Lodges Mpumalanga
4 days, 3 nights
A visit to South Africa is never complete without staying at one of the private game reserves. The thrill of going on game drives or walking safaris or tracking the wildlife in their natural habitat accompanies by expert game rangers is an unforgettable experience.
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Nile Antiquities
6 days, 5 nights
No other river in the world holds our imagination as much as the majestic Nile that flows from the heart of Africa to empty into the Mediterranean. As it winds northward through the continent, slipping between the great deserts of Egypt, it becomes the road along which you will travel into the past to discover the glorious dynasty of the…More
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Blue Train – Cape Town to Pretoria
2 days, 1 night
Quiet elegance, gracious service, fine dining and luxurious accommodations – these are the words that best describe the Blue Train experience. The Blue Train thinks of itself as “a window to the soul of South Africa”; a most apt description as you picture yourself watching the country’s scenic beauty unfold from the comfort of your suite or from one of…More
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Private Game Lodges Hoedspruit
4 days, 3 nights
A visit to South Africa is never complete without staying at one of the private game reserves. The thrill of going on game drives or walking safaris or tracking the wildlife in their natural habitat accompanies by expert game rangers is an unforgettable experience.
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Wildlife Discovery
5 days, 4 nights
Come and experience 5-day’s worth of amazing scenery and exciting game viewing as you travel through the eastern part of South Africa, the Kingdom of Swaziland and Kwazulu-Natal. This tour is packed with wonderful events, starting with a drive through lovely country-side en route to the world famous Kruger National Park. Unrivalled for its diversity of flora, fauna and bird…More
