The 19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control | Cape Town, South Africa | 24-29 August 2014
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Congress Group Tours

Three congress Group Tours have been developed for delegates wishing to enjoy some of South Africa's treasures as a group. Please note the itineraries listed below are just suggested samples. These can be tailormade to your group's specific requirements. These tours are subject to availability. We recommend booking as far as possible in advance to secure your group's tour.

Wine and Whales – combining two local favourites: the world’s biggest mammal and beautiful wines!
Garden Route and Safari – experience the renowned Garden Route and cap this off at a luxury game reserve
Big 5 Adventure – the must do "African Safari" in the Greater Kruger National Park area.

Please review the full itineraries below and contact Africa Bespoke for more info, quotes and to secure your booking:


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Prices are all quoted in ZAR (South African Rands).
Prices quoted are subject to change.
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Whales & Wine (4 nights)

Itinerary Overview
Experience the magical Overberg region of the Western Cape, renowned for its magnificent coastline, whale watching and fynbos. Once you have traversed this incredible area, staying in luxury at Grootbos and exploring its natural wonders, you will head inland to the Cape Winelands. Here you will discover the stunning valley of Franschhoek, with its quaint village, world-class wine estates and award winning restaurants. The elegant Le Franschhoek Hotel is nestled in a quiet corner of the valley, with stunning views and superb garden.

Day 1: Drive from Cape Town, coastal route via Hermanus, on to Grootbos near Stanford.
Day 2: Group at Grootbos, certain activities included. Dinner, overnight Grootbos
Day 3: Transfer to Franschhoek (via Franschhoek Pass) Dinner, overnight at Le Franschhoek.
Day 4: Visits to wine estates, ride the tram, wine & choc tasting, overnight Le Franschhoek.
Day 5: Morning at leisure, lunchtime departure to Cape Town.

Included:
Transport in air-conditioned luxury coaches
English speaking, fully registered tour guide to accompany the group throughout
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
All Grootbos activities included in the fully inclusive Rate
Wine/cheese tastings (x2) Chocolate tasting (x1) ticket on tram (x1)

Excluded:
All other meals
All drinks
All flights
Optional activities at Grootbos and in Franschhoek
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities


Garden Route & Eastern Cape Safari (5 nights)

Itinerary Overview
This varied journey will take in fabulous scenery from the Eastern Cape through the legendary Garden Route and Route 62, ending in Cape Town. First stop is your safari at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, where you will be able to track the Big Five in specialized open safari vehicles, led by your guide and tracker team. From here it is on to Knysna where you will experience the Garden Route magic right from your hotel which is set on Knysna Lagoon. Then we travel inland to Route 62, rugged ostrich country, ending up in the quiet village of Montagu for the night. Our final stop is in the Cape Winelands village of Franschhoek and then on to Cape Town.

Day 1-3: Arrival in PLZ, transfer to Shamwari, 2 nts safari at Riverdene/Long Lee Manor.
Day 3: Transfer from Shamwari to Knysna, 2 nights at Turbine Hotel. Dinner restaurant.
Day 4: Featherbed Nature Reserve excursion, then Knysna Elephant Park. Dinner hotel.
Day 5: Via Oudtshoorn & Route 62 to Montagu, Safari Ostrich Farm for a tour, overnight in Montagu, dinner at Lodge.
Day 6: Depart to Cape Town, stopover in Franschhoek and wine tasting.

Included:
Transport in air-conditioned luxury coaches
English speaking, fully registered tour guide to accompany the group throughout
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
All Shamwari activities included in the fully inclusive Rate

Excluded:
All other meals, All drinks, All flights
Optional activities at Shamwari and Knysna
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities


Big 5 Adventure (3 nights safari)

Itinerary Overview
Discover the world of Safari, in Kapama Private Game Reserve, with its portfolio of luxurious safari lodges, set in between the northern Drakensberg Mountains and the Greater Kruger National Park. We will fly in to Hoedspruit and take a short drive though the Reserve to your lodge, which will be our base for the next 3 nights on Safari.

Game drives are conducted twice daily with expert guides and trackers who will eagerly share their bush experiences and knowledge with you while driving through some of the most beautiful savannah woodlands, grassland and riverine bush, tracking the Big Five and the many other animals and birds. Your lodgings will be luxurious and comfortable, and all meals are provided at the lodge, including scrumptious afternoon teas.

Day 1: Fly Joburg to Hoedspruit, short road transfer to Kapama.
Day 1-4: 3 nights at Kapama on safari, fully inclusive.
Day 4: Transfer from Kapama to Hoedspruit airport, fly Hoedspruit to Joburg, connect with flight to Cape Town and road transfer to hotel.

Two options – either Kapama River Lodge or Kapama Southern Camp

Included:
Flights as listed above
Road transfers as listed above
All meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner plus high tea)
2 x daily safari drives

Excluded:
All drinks
Optional activities: Spa, Elephant encounters, Hot air ballooning, etc.
Items of a personal nature
Gratuities

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Key Dates

Opening Ceremony
24 August 2014

First Plenary Session
25 August 2014

Congress Banquet
28 August 2014

Closing Ceremony
29 August 2014

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