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OverviewFounded 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.

Daily Itinerary
Day 1
Johannesburg
On arrival at O.R.Tambo International airport you will be met by our locally appointed representatives and transferred to your selected hotel for a 2-night stay. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Garden Court Sandton – Moderate
Protea Hotel Balalaika – First Class
Michelangelo Hotel – Deluxe B
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel – Deluxe B
The Saxon Hotel – Premium
Day 2
Johannesburg
A half day guided tour of Soweto with a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighborhood life. Later visit the Hector Peterson Memorial and Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and various community development projects. In the afternoon another half day tour of Johannesburg City. Drive past historical buildings of downtown Johannesburg passing Hillbrow and the landmark Post office tower en route. The “Top of Africa” at the Carlton Center, the Brixton Tower, the affluent suburb of Houghton, the Supreme Court, Museum Africa (time permitting), the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Newtown and a fully guided tour of Constitution Hill – home of South Africa’s new Constitutional Court and site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison
Garden Court Sandton – Moderate
Protea Hotel Balalaika – First Class
Michelangelo Hotel – Deluxe B
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel – Deluxe B
The Saxon Hotel – Premium
Breakfast
Day 3
Johannesburg
Day at leisure until your private transfer back to the airport for your onward flight (check out time is 10h00). Stay longer if you desire, extra night’s accommodation available at an additional cost.
Breakfast

AccommodationsWe offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by your selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

Moderate
Garden Court Sandton
LOCATION – Positioned in a secure business complex in the Sandton business district guests are in close proximity to the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square. The hotel is located 30 kms from Johannesburg Airport.
The Garden Court Sandton’s contemporary feel extends to the 157 en-suite bedrooms, the spacious rooms are outfitted with a shower-bath combination, direct-dial telephone, wireless internet connectivity, television, individually controlled air-conditioning, safe, bathroom amenities and tea and coffee making facilities.

First Class
Protea Hotel Balalaika
Location: Located in the financial epicenter and commercial hub of Sandton, North of Johannesburg, a mere 5 minutes away from the Sandton Gautrain Station and 200 meters from Sandton City Shopping Centre, Sandton Convetnion Centre and Nelson Mandela square.
The Hotel has 330-bedrooms spread over two sections - the Balalaika and the Crown Court - each room is air-conditioned and tastefully furnished in a classic, comfortable style with its own en suite bathroom featuring a separate shower. Both sections of the Hotel have a pool that is set in lush landscaped gardens, where guests can relax and unwind and enjoy a sundowner on either the terrace or at the pool bar. The conference and function centre, comprising 9 well equipped rooms, can accommodate from 6 to 350 delegates. Fitness conscious guests will find the in-house fitness centre convenient. The Gym is located on the ground floor between the Balalaika and Crown Court wings and equipped with basic gym equipment.

Deluxe A
Michelangelo Hotel
LOCATION – This elegant hotel has captured the spirit of a bygone era while being at the heart of the pulsating vibrant corporate capital of Africa, Sandton Square. The hotel offers unsurpassed attention to detail and ensures that individual needs and tastes are catered for in every possible way.
The 218 Deluxe and Superior rooms, as well as the 22 Premier and Executive suites have all been tastefully decorated to reflect the elegant Renaissance style that has been carried throughout the rest of the hotel. The two Presidential Suites each have a private dining room and lounge as well as 24-hour butler service for the more discerning guest. All suites have private bathrooms with a separate shower and toilet, hairdryers, radio, colour TV, pay movie channel, 24-hour CNN and CNBC, individually controlled airconditioning, direct dialling phones, direct in and out dialling for personal fax/modem, Internet, electronic razor plug (220/110V), complimentary tea & coffee and mini bar. For your security, all rooms are equipped with electric safes and smoke detectors with sprinkler systems.

Deluxe B
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
LOCATION – Conveniently situated in the Sandton suburb of Morningside Manor, Fairlawns is an award-winning boutique hotel boasting a total of 19 highly individualized, world-class Suites.
A true grandiose home away from home, each suite consists of main bedroom with en-suite bathroom including Jacuzzi bath. A lounge with fireplace and a large working desk, modem ports, internet access and fax machine. All rooms are fully air-conditioned. The Presidential suite is a traditional, opulent European villa style, boasting 240 square metres of sheer unadulterated luxury. The suite was especially designed for visiting dignitaries and sophisticated world travelers. It consists of 2 large bedrooms with en-suite bathroom including Jacuzzi & steam shower, 1 bedroom with en-suite bathroom, including double steam shower, full study with large working desk, modem ports, fax machine plus fully stocked complimentary bar and some of the guests’ favourite foods, a large lounge and fireplace, dining room, fully equipped kitchen and complimentary Internet access.

Premium
The Saxon Hotel
LOCATION – The Saxon is an exclusive international award-winning Boutique Hotel and Spa located in the beautiful, tranquil suburb of Sandhurst with its tree-lined avenues, which belies its close proximity to Sandton, Johannesburg’s up market business area.
Accommodation at the Saxon is designed to satisfy the most discerning traveller, with 24 exclusive suites available, ranging from the Egoli Suites, three Presidential Suites and the magnificent Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite. They all have large picture bay windows that look out over the rolling landscaped gardens or pool area, with latticed shutters ensuring quiet privacy. Each suite is equipped with a large-screen television, VCR and DVD player, together with state-of-the-art surround-sound music systems that cater for all tastes and preferences. Fully equipped workstations, complete with multi-telephone, fax and wireless on demand Internet access, facilitate uninterrupted global business communications. The restaurant at the Saxon redefines the ultimate destination in fine dining where time stands still and nothing matters except the here and now. It is tastefully decorated with the same understated modern minimalist African elegance that echoes throughout the Saxon. Guests are seated at the tables laid with crisp, fresh linen and invited to savour superb delicacies. The Saxon redefines the ultimate escape from life with the exquisite Spa and Studio, a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and enjoy the tranquil ambience and quiet, discreet service, from the privacy of the treatment gazebos to the various relaxation areas. This is the pièce de resistance, a world-class Resort Spa that has been designed with the most up-to-date equipment and beauty, health and wellness treatments, from a bouquet of hydrotherapies to the innovative Rasul Chamber.

InclusionsWe'll meet you at Johannesburg airport upon your arrival. Driver gratuity is awarded at your discretion.
We'll provide reliable transportation to and from the airport to your hotel in Johannesburg. We'll ensure you depart on time, and arrive safely and comfortably from one destination to the next.
We provide you with overnight accommodations for 2 nights with private en-suite facilities, as described in your selected itinerary.
We provide you with the meals as described in the daily itinerary. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.
We cover your transportation from the door of your hotel to the next destination each day on an air-conditioned mini bus.
Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.
We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.
Included in your rooms and transportation. Carrying plenty of drinking water is recommended.
Our price are inclusive of land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare. Airport taxes and security related fees are subject to change with or without notice.
Food and beverages not described in the itinerary may be purchased as needed.
Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be at awarded your discretion.
We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary. Hotel or room services enjoyed during your stay that are not described in the itinerary are additional.
Items or services of a personal nature, such as telephone/Internet usage, laundry, gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.
Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

BookingWe offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.
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Moderate
First Class
Deluxe A
Deluxe B
PremiumJoin daily in Johannesburg. (minimum of 2 passengers).
Many other options of accommodations available, please contact us for details
Why not stay longer? Extra nights’ accommodation can be added to this package (additional cost), please contact us for details
Christmas, New Year’s & Easter supplements may apply, please contact us for details
