Exotic Africa With Victoria Falls with Chef

Every individual has a different perception of their perfect holiday. Some may opt for adventure activities while others want to pamper themselves with the world's most exotic spa or massages while others want to just relax and laze around.

Just a few questions to ask to you and your family, and you will know what kind of holiday you prefer!

• Do you want a vacation where exploration is more outside the accommodations, prioritizing full day tours of the places?
• Do you want a vacation where your first priority is to relax and enjoy the property more than stepping out of the accommodation?
• Are you interested in history, architecture or scenic beauty or city life and night life or beaches or mountains, etc.. 
• Do you have a specific budget in mind?

And there would be a long list of questions you could ask yourself, or take the perfect guidance from Flamingo instead!

• Summer (December to February): This is the peak tourist season in South Africa. The weather is warm to hot, and it's a great time for beach activities, outdoor adventures, and wildlife viewing. And this is also one of the most expensive times of the year.
• Autumn (March to May): This is considered one of the best times to visit. The weather is still pleasant, the crowds have decreased, and it's a good time for wildlife viewing, particularly in game reserves. The landscapes are often lush after the summer rains.
  
• Winter (June to August): Winter is a good time for wildlife viewing, especially in Kruger National Park and other game reserves, as the drier vegetation makes animals easier to spot. It's also the low tourist season, which means fewer crowds and potentially better rates for accommodations. 
  
• Spring (September to November): Spring is a lovely time to visit, as the weather starts warming up, flowers bloom, and the landscapes become vibrant. It's a good time for whale watching in the coastal areas. However, keep in mind that September can still be chilly in some regions.
  

No. Seat allocation is subject to availability as per the seat availability in the airline and subject to availability at the airport check-in counter.

Yes. The airlines serve meals on board. But please re-check once with the concerned person helping you with your tour in order to avoid any confusions.

Yes, Jain food is available on tour. But the number of items are restricted to one or two items only. Please also note that ‘Jain’ request is only food without onion, potato & garlic. Any restrictions more than the above items cannot be accommodated. 

While our menu highlights vegetarian specialties, a limited selection of non-vegetarian items is available upon request. 

No. The breakfast in the tour at all hotels is continental breakfast provided by the hotels. In Flamingo group tours, one Indian item is provided – prepared by the chef in George & Cape Town portion ONLY.

The luggage allowance for internal flights in South Africa is 1 x 20 kgs check-in baggage + 1 x 7 kgs cabin baggage per person. Any allowance more than the above mentioned allowance is charged for additionally directly to the passenger at the airport check in counter.

In South Africa, for international flights the luggage allowance defers from airline to airline but the average allowance is 2 x pieces – 23 kgs check-in baggage + 1 x 7 kgs cabin baggage per person.

Only regular-shaped bags will be allowed at check-in counters, which means that the bags must have at least one flat surface to be accepted on the check-in system.

Yes.

The check-in luggage’s Length+Breadth+Height (Total) should not exceed 62 inches.

The hand baggage should not exceed more than 7 KGs and the measurement should not exceed 22” X 15” X 8” (55 X 38 X 20 cms).

The coaches are restricted to 1 x check-in bag + 1 x cabin bag per person, hence we request all clients to not carry additional luggage due to restrictions in the storage space in the coach.

Yes. All our tour leaders are trained to speak Gujarati, Hindi & English.

The tour leader guides all passengers and assist them for the information required for booking the optional activities. Passengers are also free to book the optional activities on their own if they are getting good rates as well.

Since the optional activities are usually weather permitting the tour manager will not be responsible in re-scheduling of any of the activities. 

Kruger National Park is one of South Africa's most iconic and renowned national parks. Kruger National Park is not only the largest national park in South Africa but also one of the largest game reserves in Africa. 

Kruger National Park boasts an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the famous”

Big Five" – 

• Lions 
• Leopards
• Elephants
• Buffalos
• Rhinoceroses. 

With its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, Kruger National Park is a paradise for photographers. The chance to capture wildlife in its natural habitat is a major draw for wildlife photographers.

The Panorama Route is a stunning scenic drive in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, known for dramatic landscapes, deep canyons, lush forests, and powerful waterfalls like the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels, offering breathtaking views and rich history, often combined with visits to Kruger National Park. 

A game drive is a guided excursion in a specialized vehicle through a national park or wildlife reserve, specifically for observing animals in their natural habitat, a core part of safari experiences. Led by expert guides, these drives usually use land cruiser vehicles to get closer to wildlife like the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), allowing for photography and learning about animal behavior from a safe distance.

The Garden Route in South Africa is a 300-kilometer stretch of scenic coastline linking Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to Storms River in the Eastern Cape. Known internationally for its stunning landscapes blending beaches, forests, and mountains, it has earned a place in UNESCO‘s Network of Biosphere Reserves. It’s a region celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and delightful climate, making it a top destination for visitors.

The itinerary in South Africa is generally very relaxed overall. There are only a few days when the distances are long:

• Traveling from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park: approx. 5-6hrs
• Traveling from George to Cape Town: approx. 5-6hrs

Yes. 4$ per person per day is compulsory to be paid on tour.

In all Flamingo group tours the accommodation options provided are minimum 4 star hotels. 

Yes. The room upgradation options are available at hotels at an additional cost.

The hotels in South Africa do not have an extra bed system for any 3rd adult sharing the room.

The room configuration depends on each hotel and usually the room type is usually out of the below two options ONLY.