Featuring Expanded Portfolio of Value-Priced Packages to Popular Destinations throughout Africa
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations) launched its 2015 Collection brochure featuring new and a more diverse offering of air-inclusive vacation packages to a variety of destinations throughout Southern & East Africa. The 2015 brochure has been expanded to include SAA Vacations’ new group escorted tour series to South Africa, with optional extension to Victoria Falls, South Africa safari packages designed specifically for families, East Africa packages to experience the great migration and a special package featuring a tour of the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his quest for democracy. All SAA Vacations packages include round-trip air transportation from North America on South African Airways, the national airline of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline.
SAA Vacations ® Escorted Group Tour-South Africa Journey brings the best of the country, from Cape Town to the Greater Kruger National Park. Each air inclusive, 10-day/7-night Tour is fully guided and a guaranteed departure with a maximum of 20 people; $3,359*** per person.
The South Africa and Victoria Falls Explorer is an air-inclusive, 13-day 10-night tour that explores vibrant Cape Town, Greater Kruger National Park, Zambia and the majestic Victoria Falls for only $3,999* per person. Zambia is expected to be a top destination in 2015 thanks to the recent introduction of Kaza Univisa, a common tourist visa for Zambia and Zimbabwe and the lifting of the yellow fever vaccination for travel between Zambia and South Africa.
The Nelson Mandela Journey to Freedom Tour is an air-inclusive, 10-day/7-night cultural journey between Johannesburg and Cape Town, following the footsteps of the founding father of New South Africa. This cultural itinerary is the perfect first-hand experience to the routes that paved way to the miracle reform of South Africa; $2,599** per person.
“We are excited about our new packages in the 2015 Collection and how they really show the diversity of experiences travelers can have when exploring destinations throughout Africa,” says Terry von Guilleaume, President of SAA Vacations ®. “We expect strong growth in our South Africa programs and a renewed interest in some of our most adventurous destinations such as Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania. It could not be a better and more affordable time to explore some of the top wonders of the world that Africa has to offer.”
SAA Vacations’ brochure is also available in a new digital version, click here to read.
Travellers are encouraged to contact SAA Vacations’ ® Africa specialists to take advantage at 1-855-FLY-SAAV or their professional travel consultant. For more information about our 2015 Collection visit: www.flysaavacations.com.
About South African Airways Vacations®
A division of South African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa and Africa’s most awarded airline, SAA Vacations ® is highly regarded for its wide array of affordable luxury packages to Africa and uses SAA’s extensive route network to create packages for travel throughout South Africa, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and East Africa. The program is managed and fulfilled by Destination Southern Africa (DSA), which was founded in 2001 and offers an extensive portfolio of tour programs with a variety of hotels, game lodges and safari companies throughout Southern Africa. DSA was one of three tour operators in the U.S. that was officially appointed by MATCH to develop and sell travel packages for soccer fans visiting South Africa for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, making it a partner with extensive knowledge and know-how in planning the perfect African vacation.
Terms & Conditions
*** South African Journey-Escorted Group Tour
Price is per person based on double occupancy in the main program (excluding the Victoria Falls extension program). Valid as of January 01, 2015 for scheduled group departure from New York (JFK) on August 13, 2015 with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods. Other departure points and domestic flights within the U.S. can be booked. Price for other departure cities and/or travel dates may vary. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Package includes all government and airline imposed taxes and fees. Baggage and optional service fees, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply.
* South Africa and Victoria Falls Explorer
Price is per person based on double occupancy. Valid as of January 01, 2015 for departures from New York (JFK) between April 08 – May 31, 2015 with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods. Other departure points and domestic flights within the U.S. can be booked. Price for other departure cities and/or travel dates may vary. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Package includes all government and airline imposed taxes and fees. Baggage and optional service fees, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply.
** Mandela’s Journey to Freedom
Price is per person based on double occupancy. Valid as of January 01, 2015 for departures from New York (JFK) on a Sunday between January 10 – May 31, 2015 and August 11 – September 30, 2015 with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods. Other departure points and domestic flights within the U.S. can be booked. Price for other departure cities and/or travel dates may vary. Subject to availability and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are valid for new bookings only, are not retroactive and may change without notice. Package includes all government and airline imposed taxes and fees. Baggage and optional service fees, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply.
Contact:
Camille Imbert, South African Airways; Tel: 954-769-5120; camilleimbert@flysaa.com
Terry von Guilleaume, South African Airways Vacations; Tel: 520-882-3600; terry@flysaavacations.com
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