DELRAY BEACH, FL, Feb. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Lion World Travel
is offering a
5-star luxury experience on "Platinum South
Africa" starting from USD $4,998 per person
sharing. This 10-night itinerary includes all taxes and fuel
surcharges, and incredible savings of more than USD
$4,400 per person on packaging components separately,
according to Travelzoo.
The journey begins in Cape Town, named one of the New York
Times' "52 Places to Go in 2014." Spend five nights in Cape
Town exploring its scenic beauty and cultural attractions. On
a three night safari, experience close wildlife encounters at
a 5-star private game lodge during twice-daily game drives, making
this an incomparable "Platinum" South Africa trip.
Spend five nights in superb luxury at the Travel + Leisure
"World's Best" award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and
Spa, boasting thoughtful touches, generous hospitality and
a unique location. On safari, spend three nights in
exceptional 5-star accommodation at Lion Sands Kruger
National Park Tinga or Narina Lodge,
another of Travel + Leisure's "World's Best," including
six game drives. Since this is a "Big Five" reserve, seeing lion,
leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is likely.
Extras include:
- High Tea by the Sea at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
- Scenic helicopter flight along the Atlantic seaboard
- Three-course dinner at award-winning Azure Restaurant in Cape Town
- 30-minute massage at Lion Sands Kruger National Park Lodge
- A visit to Henna Pre-School in the Sabi Sands area - The objective of Henna Pre-School is to provide schooling and education for children under the age of five and to provide disadvantaged children who live within the Huntington Community, with two meals a day while at school.
"Platinum South
Africa" is on special with prices starting from
USD $4,998 per person, including roundtrip airfare from 26
major US cities, connecting on South African Airways from
New York or Washington, D.C., and including all taxes and fuel
surcharges, domestic airfare and transfers.
"Platinum South Africa" is valid for travel on selected dates
in April, May, September, October, November and December
2015.
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
50th 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
Winner of the South African Airways "Award of Excellence in Travel
and Tourism for North America" for 2012
About The TreadRight Foundation
At Lion World Travel and parent company
The Travel Corporation, we understand
that travel matters; it allows us to explore the world and gain a
deeper understanding of each destination, its history and culture,
through enriching experiences. We also recognize that it is our
responsibility to help protect the places we visit and take care of
the world around us.
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 donated more than USD 2.5 million to sustainable
tourism projects worldwide. Lion World Travel is proud to be active
founder and supporter of TreadRight's projects and work. Go to
www.lionworldtravel.com/treadright
to learn more.
TreadRight's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable
tourism development through conservation, leadership and support
for communities. We encourage each of our partners to use this
principle to guide all of their actions, whether at our regional
offices or when taking guests around the world. By providing grants
to organizations that encourage sustainability in different
destinations, we hope to maintain the natural attractions across
the world that defines each unique region. Foundation priorities
are set by the Steering Committee, which includes sustainability
leaders like Céline Cousteau and Costas Christ.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.