2010 SOCCER WORLD CUP & MAPUNGUBWE SAFARI

Mopane Bush Lodge is pleased to inform you that we can offer a special 2010 Soccer World Cup & Mapungubwe Safari in June next year.

There are 4 matches being held at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The dates of these matches are 13, 17, 22 & 24 June. We have tickets for all of these matches.

Mopane Bush Lodge, in the Limpopo Province, is offering a 4 night safari which will include one of these matches, plus an equally exciting Mapungubwe Safari to Mapungubwe National Park and the Limpopo River, Mapungubwe Hill, the site of the first Southern Africa Kingdom in the 13^th Century and centre of the Mapungubwe World Heritage Site and a visit to see & have interpreted some special Limpopo San rock art.

Mopane Bush Lodge will take the guests to the stadium in Polokwane and bring them back to the lodge, in our own vehicles. The travelling time from the lodge to the stadium is between 2 & 3 hours depending upon traffic, day or night, and the number of stops on the way. The road is virtually straight all the way, and hence an easy commute. Refreshments will also be provided during the travelling.

At present, we do not know the teams that will be playing at Polokwane; this will only be decided early in December 2009. However, we are taking bookings on a first come basis. The dates of the safaris are:

Safari 1:

Arrive 11 June & depart 15 June for Match No. 6 on 13 June at 13h30 between teams C3 & C4.

Safari 2:

Arrive 15 June & depart 19 June for Match No. 18on 17 June at 13h30 between teams A4 & A2.

Safari 3:

Arrive 19 June & depart 23 June for Match No. 36 on 22 June at 20h30 between teams B4 & B1.

Safari 4:

Arrive 23 June & depart 27 June for Match No. 42 on 24 June at 16h00 between teams F2 & F3.

The rate for each safari is R7235 pp sharing (R8515 single) for the 4 nights.

The price includes the following:

Luxury accommodation, all meals, refreshments on all activities, a ticket to the match, transfers to and from the match, a Mapungubwe Heritage Tour, a Mapungubwe Park tour, and a San rock art tour, plus a souvenir pack.

Why not combine this safari with a 2 day extension into Botswana at Tuli Safari Lodge or Mashatu Tented Camp, for an additional special wildlife & game viewing experience.

NAMIBIA - Canyon & Desert Deluxe

13 Days Cape Town to Windhoek - Trip Price R 17 490 Local Payment US$ Inc

Leave the vibrant lights of Cape Town behind and head for the quaint fisherman’s charm of Lambert’s Bay. Witness an awe-inspiring sunrise over the immense Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world, followed by the striking sand dunes of the Namib Naukluft National Park. Explore the beaches and bustling hub of Swakopmund, followed by a journey through the world-famous Etosha National Park to embark on a big game safari experience. Enjoy scenic walks in the Waterberg Plateau Park and finally, end your African safari with Windhoek, Namibia’s friendly capital city.

Itinerary
DAYS 01
Cape Town
DAYS 02 - 09
Lambert's Bay, West Coast
DAYS 03 - 04
Fish River Canyon, Aus 
DAYS 05 - 06
Namib Naukluft National Park
DAYS 07 - 08
Swakopmund
DAYS 09 - 10
Etosha National Park, Game Drives 
DAYS 11 -12
Waterberg Plateau National Park, Windhoek
DAYS 13
Trip ends

Optional Excursions
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - US$230

Wine Routes
. . .US$ 75
Whale Watching
. . .US$ 75
Cape Point
. . .US$ 75
Table Mountain
. . .US$ 25
Robben Island
. . .US$ 30
Shark Cage Diving
. . .US$200
Sossusvlei Guided Walk (Min 4)
. . .US$ 35
Sky Diving
. . .US$250
Sand Boarding
. . .US$ 45
(All prices are approximate and are subject to change)

KENYA SAFARI

8 Day Safari
Description
Explore three of the best game reserves in Kenya over eight amazing days. Although the Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara National Reserve all lie within the one country, their ecosystems are noticeably different. Experience the striking contrasts between these three magnificent reserves as you travel from one to another. Experience this wildlife and culture rich adventure in true African style.

Itinerary DAY 01 Nairobi  DAYS 02 - 03 Nanyuki, Samburu National Reserve, Game Drives  DAYS 04 - 05 Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive  DAYS 06 - 07 Masai Mara National Reserve, Game Drives  DAY 08 Nairobi

Included Highlights  Samburu National Reserve  Lake Nakuru National Park  Masai Mara National Reserve

TANZANIA TO KENYA

Description
The game parks of northern Tanzania offer not only a wealth of wildlife sightings and experiences but additionally an incredible diversity. From the vast and endless plains of the Serengeti to the shallow alkaline lake that dominates Lake Manyara and the wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest, unflooded and intact caldera. One wonderful week of wildlife encounters will leave you in awe.

Itinerary
DAY 01
Nairobi 
DAYS 02 - 03
Meserani Reptile Park & Masai Cultural Museum, Karatu
DAYS 04 - 05
Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater, Game Drives

DAY 06
Lake Manyara National Park, Game Drive, Arusha 

DAY 07
Nairobi

Optional Excursions
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT - US$255

Nairobi - Karen Blixen Museum
. . .US$15
Nairobi - Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage
. . .US$10
Nairobi - National Park Half Day Tour (Min 2)
. . .US$65
Nairobi - Giraffe Centre
. . .US$20
(All prices are approximate and are subject to change)

To Book This Trip...

Click on contact us letting us know which trip you’d like to join and your preferred date of travel. 

vino-tech@telkomsa.net

+27 721820439

TOURISM SOUTH AFRICA

These questions about South Africa were posted on a South African Tourism Website and were answered by the website owner. 

Q: Does it ever get rainy in South Africa ? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? ( UK ) 
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die. 

Q: Will I be able to see elephants in the street? ( USA ) 
A: Depends how much you've been drinking. 

Q: I want to walk from Durban to Cape Town - can I follow the railroad tracks? ( Sweden ) 
A: Sure, it's only two thousand kilometres. Take lots of water... 

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in South Africa ? ( Sweden ) 
A: So it's true what they say about Swedes. 

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in South Africa ? Can you send me a List of them in JHB, Cape Town , Knysna and Jeffrey's Bay? ( UK ) 
A: What did your last slave die of? 

Q: Can you give me some information about Koala Bear racing in South Africa ? ( USA ) 
A: Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the pacific. A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe which does not.... Oh forget it. Sure, the Koala Bear racing is every Tuesday night in Hillbrow. Come naked.

Q: Which direction is north in South Africa ? ( USA ) 
A: Face south and then turn 90 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions. 

Q: Can I bring cutlery into South Africa ? ( UK ) 
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do. 

Q: Do you have perfume in South Africa ? ( France ) 
A: No, WE don't stink. 

Q: Can you tell me the regions in South Africa where the female population Is smaller than the male population? ( Italy ) 
A: Yes, gay nightclubs. 

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in South Africa ? ( France ) 
A: Only at Christmas. 

Q: Are there killer bees in South Africa ? ( Germany ) 
A: Not yet, but for you, we'll import them. 

Q: Are there supermarkets in Cape Town and is milk available all year round? ( Germany ) 
A: No, we are a peaceful civilisation of vegetarian hunter- gatherers.. Milk Is illegal. 

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in South Africa who can dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA ) 
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca, which is where YOU come from. All South African snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets. 

Q: I was in South Africa in 1969, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Hillbrow. Can you help? ( USA )
A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.