DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lion World Travel’s “Tented Safari in Style” treats guests to a five-star South African vacation and luxury tented safari experience guaranteed to amaze with its unbelievable activities and notable value. Starting from $3,999* per person sharing, including roundtrip international economy airfare from 38 major US cities** and all taxes and surcharges, Travelzoo estimates that guests save an average of $3,000 per person versus packaging components separately.
This outstanding trip explores Cape Town’s scenic beauty, named one of the New York Times’ top places to visit in 2014. Guests spend four nights at the magnificent five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. This boutique hotel offers superb luxury, thoughtful touches, generous hospitality and a unique location. Boasting a plethora of accolades, the property was recently voted #4 in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 25 Hotels in Africa” category for the 2015 Readers Choice Awards and received the #6 nomination in TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Hotels in South Africa” for the 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
On safari, guests experience the ultimate tented safari luxury at Bayethe Lodge. Five-star luxurious accommodations are complemented by close wildlife encounters in the malaria-free tented paradise of the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
This safari vacation includes:
- Domestic flights from 38 major US cities**
- Roundtrip international economy airfare on the award-winning South African Airways from New York or Washington, D.C. to Cape Town and back via Johannesburg
- Domestic flights within South Africa
- Four nights at the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, poised above the Atlantic Ocean and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, and the Twelve Apostles mountain range.
- Three nights in safari luxury at Bayethe Lodge, indulging in an unforgettable African safari experience with two daily game drives to view the Big Five. Tents have doors, thatched roofs, en-suite bathroom, shower, private plunge pool and viewing deck.
- Magnificent views along South Africa's Atlantic Seaboard on a scenic helicopter flight.
- Full day Hermanus Whales and Wine Tour for a chance to spot whales (July - November), tasting incredible South African wines at the Bouchard Finlayson Winery and a visit to a Cheetah Outreach Sanctuary.
- 7 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 4 Dinners including a three-course gourmet dinner at the award-winning Azure Restaurant.
*“Tented Safari in Style” starts from $3,999 per person sharing, from New York (JFK) or Washington, D.C. (Dulles) to Johannesburg as well as add-ons from 38 major US cities**. This price includes all taxes and fuel surcharges, domestic airfare and transfers. “Tented Safari in Style ” is valid for 2016 travel on select dates in August, September, October and November.
**This package is available from the following cities at the same price based on space availability: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Buffalo, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York (JFK), Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, Rochester, St. Louis, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Syracuse, Tampa, Tucson or Washington, D.C. All flights connect in New York (JFK) or Washington, D.C. (Dulles).
For details and reservations, please contact Lion World Travel at 1-800-387-2706 to speak to one of their Africa specialists, or visit www.lionworldtravel.com.
About Lion World Travel
Lion World Travel is the leading tour operator from North America specializing in group and individual tours to Southern and East Africa, and is a member of the renowned Travel Corporation , which also includes: Trafalgar Tours, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. In its 51st year, clients continue to benefit from Lion World Travels’ destination knowledge, expertise, and emphasis on customer service. With their safari specialists all having first-hand knowledge of Africa, Lion World Travel can confidently assist clients in creating an African adventure that fits their specific interests as well as their budget. Extraordinary service, affordable luxury and value for money are what keep clients coming back to Lion World Travel.
Winner of the South African Tourism Ubuntu Awards "Top Producing Tour Operator for North America" for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
Winner of "Certificate of Excellence for TripAdvisor" for 2014 and 2015
Winner of the South African Airways "Award of Excellence in Travel and Tourism for North America" for 2012
About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant and preserved for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The foundation’s guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities.
TreadRight’s past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society’s inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” helping to combat wildlife crime with WildAid, and empowering individuals with the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.
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