 Explore Plus Travel & Tours is a Specialist tour
operator. Our staff has travelled extensively throughout Southern and
Eastern Africa as well as Thailand. We bring you first hand knowledge
of the locations you will visit.
Explore Plus Travel & Tours offers you comprehensive information on
our des tinations. Our Indian Ocean portfolio: Zanzibar and its
nearby islands: Pemba, Mafia, Chumbe, Chapwani and Mnemba. Mozambique,
with the Islands of Bazaruto and the Quirimbas Archipelagos. Thailand,
with the Islands of the Andaman Coast-Phuket, Phi Phi Island, Ko Lanta,
Ko Samui and the Similan's. Add to this Serengeti migration safaris and
Kilimanjaro climbs.
 With our in-depth
knowledge of our destinations, we arrange Island getaways, honeymoons,
beach weddings, dive trips, historical tours, cycling tours, relax
on the beach, safaris and Kilimanjaro climbing packages. We'll advise
you on the best places to stay, best time to visit, what to see and
do and all the hidden secrets of our destinations.
Price
quoted are per person sharing. Single supplement detail available on
request. All prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Explore
Plus Travel & Tours only except deposits and bank transfers – unfortunately NO CREDIT
CARDS.
2011 MADAGASCAR SPECIALS (Apr - Sept 2011)
EXCLUDED in prices below:
Visa to Madagascar (SA passports - free of charge) / Travel Insurance /
Meals & Beverages not specified / Sightseeing / All items of a
personal nature / Gratuity
Option 1: Nosy Be & Perinet
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Air Madagascar from Jhb to
Antananarivo / Airport taxes on your ticket / Domestic flight to Nosy
Be (return) / Meet and greet at the airport / Airport transfers
/ 5 nights acc at Explore Village / Bungalow (HB) / Meet at
Antananarivo airport and transfer to Andasibe NP (known as Perinet) /
Visit Peyreiras reptiles farm on the way / 2 nights at Grace Lodge /
Bungalows (HB) / Night walk on first evening / Visit Vakona private
reserve / Visit Perinet Reserve / Afternoon walk throught he Mantadia
NP / Local guide services in the parks and reserves / Entrance fees and
tourism taxes / Transfer back to Antananarivo / Travel
information pack.
TOTAL PER PERSON Valid for departure 18 Apr – 9 Jul 2011: R12 728.00
Option 2: Nosy Be
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Air Madagascar from Jhb to
Antananarivo / Airport taxes on your ticket / Domestic flight to Nosy
Be (return) / Meet and greet at the airport / Airport transfers / 7
nights acc at Explore Village / Bungalow (HB) / Travel
information pack.
TOTAL PER PERSON Valid for departure 18 Apr – 9 Jul 2011: R8,799.00
Option 3: Sainte Marie with Whale Watching
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Air Madagascar from Jhb to
Antananarivo / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at airport
/ Airport transfers (return) / 2 Nights acc at Palissandre Hotel &
Spa in Antananarivo (first & last night) / Standard room (B&B)
/ Domestic flights to Sainte Marie / Airport transfers / 5 Nights acc
at Princesse Bora Lodge / Comfort Villa (HB) / 2 x Whale watching
excursion per person / Travel information pack.
TOTAL PER PERSON Valid for departure 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2011: R11,435.00
Option 4: Mandrare River Camp & Manafiafy Beach Rainforest Lodge
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Air Madagascar from Jhb to
Antananarivo / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at airport
/ Airport transfers (return) / 2 Nights acc at Palissandre Hotel &
Spa in Antananarivo (first & last night) / Standard room (B&B)
/ Domestic flights to Fort Dauphin (return) / Meet and greet with 4x4
vehicle and transfer to Ifotaka area (3.5 hours) / 5 Nights acc at
Mandrare River Camp / Tent (AI) / National Park fees / Local guide fees
/ Tranfer to Manafiafy (6 hours) / 2 Nights acc at Manafiafy Beach
& Rainforest Lodge / Bungalow (AI) / National park fees / Local
guide fees / Travel information pack.
TOTAL PER PERSON Valid for departure 1 Apr – 20 Jun 2011: R22,178.00
2011 ZANZIBAR SPECIALS
EXCLUDED in prices below:
Entry visa to Tanzania (SA passport holder is $50-00) /
Yellow fever inoculation – compulsory to get back into SA (+/-
R400-00) / Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
/ Meals & Beverages not specified /
Sightseeing / All items of personal nature / Gratuity
Option 1: Sea Cliff Resort & Spa (Luxury) All Inclusive (1 free night stay)
INCLUDED: Return airfare with 1 Time ex JHB to Zanzibar / Airport taxes
/ Return airport transfers in Zanzibar / 7 nights acc at Sea Cliff
Resort & Spa / Supeior Sea View room / Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner / Drinks: included house wines, house spirits, a selection of
alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails, local beers, juices, water and
tea and coffee (from 10h00 - 24h00) / One return shuttle trip to Stone
Town per three night stay / One half hour massage per person / All non
motorized water sports: Bicycles, adventure golf, tennis, squash,
children's club, table tennis, snooker, darts gym and afternoon tea /
Travel information pack.
FREE NIGHT OFFER - stay 7 nights / pay for 6
FREE half hour massage per person
FREE shuttle trip to Stone Town
R10,888 to R3,846 per person sharing (date dependant)
Option 2: Sandies Mapenzi Beach Club (Intermediate) All Inclusive
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with 1 Time airline from Jhb to
Zanzibar / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at the
airport / Airport transfers / 7 Nights acc at Sandies
Mapenzi Beach Club / Superior room / Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner / One dinner per stay at Pizzeria / Snacks, soft drinks, frit
juices, beer, house wine, tea & coffee, selected spirtis and
mineral water / Gymnastic daily activities / Travel information pack.
R10,194 to R11,393 per person sharing (date dependant)
Option 3: Kichanga Lodge (Intermediate) Half Board
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with 1 Time airline from Jhb to
Zanzibar / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at the
airport / Airport transfers / 7 Nights acc at Kichanga
Lodge / Oncean View Bungalows / Breakfast & Dinner / Travel
information pack.
R8,959 to R9,386 per person sharing (date dependant)
Option 4: Uroa Paradise Beach Resort (Intermediate) Soft All Inclusive
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with 1 Time airline from Jhb to
Zanzibar / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at the
airport / Airport transfers / 7 Nights acc at Uroa Paradise
Beach Rresort / Sea View room / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner / Welcome
cocktail / Soft drinks, mineral water, juices / American coffee &
tea / Glass of local beer at lunch and dinner / Travel information pack.
R8,527 to R10,473 per person sharing (date dependant)
Option 5: Dongwe Ocean View (Intermediate) Bed & Breakfast
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with 1 Time airline from Jhb to
Zanzibar / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at the
airport / Airport transfers / 7 Nights acc at Dongwe Ocean
View / Suite / Breakfast / Travel information pack.
R8,587 to R8,814 per person sharing (date dependant)
Option 6: Myblue Hotel (Intermediate) Soft All-Inclusive (April 2011)
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with 1 Time airline from Jhb to
Zanzibar / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at the
airport / Airport transfers / 7 Nights acc at Myblue Hotel
/ Standard room / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner / Soft drinks and water
served by the glass in restaurant during meals / Soft drinks and water
served by glass at bar / American coffee & tea / Travel information
pack.
R8,529 to R11,115 per person sharing (date dependant)
Option 7: Ocean Paradise (Intermediate) Half Board (April/May 2011)
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with 1 Time airline from Jhb to
Zanzibar / Airport taxes on your ticket / Meet and greet at the
airport / Airport transfers / 7 Nights acc at Ocean
Paradise / Superior room / Breakfast & Dinner / Travel information
pack.
R8,037 per person sharing (date dependant)
GORILLA EXPRESS: 6 – 10 September 2011
Add on CHIMPANZEE EXPERIENCE: 4 – 10 September 2011
Group size: 6 pax
The key features of our scheduled departure safaris are:
* Safest & cleanest country in Africa
Gorilla Trekking
* Birding & butterflies (670 birds and 400 butterflies species)
* Nyungwe Forest National Park which is home to around 1000 chimps, huge troops of Colobus Monkey and the Golden Monkey
* Lake Kivu - one of the Great Lakes of Africa
* Intore dancers
5 Days Gorilla Express: R17,686 per person sharing
*Price is based on 6 pax traveling : if less than 6 people are
traveling the price will increase according to the number of people
traveling.
ADD ON - Chimpanzee Experience (2 nights before the Gorilla express)
R7,312 - R8,075 per person sharing (depending on the number of pax)
Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari - 2011
Dates available for departure:
30 April - 7 May 2011
1 - 8 May 2011
7 - 14 May 2011
15 - 22 May 2011
Per Person Sharing: R19,573
Per Person Single: R20,347
Balloon Safari Per Person: R3,510
*Please note: if you book your balloon safari on arrival the cost will be $500.00 pp
KENYA COAST SPECIALS
Option 1: Turtle Bay Beach Club - VALID between: 1 May - 20 Jul 2011
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Kenya Airways from
Johannesburg to Mombasa Airport / Airport / airport transfers / 7
nights acc at Turtle Bay Beach Club / Oceanfront room /
Breakfast, Lunch & Buffet dinner / Kenyan cocktails, soft drinks,
beer, juice and South African or Italian wines and local spirits pool
bar and cocktail bar / Poolside snack bar / Pizza garden / Free
children’s club, activity program and tree house playground / Free use
of children’s club, floodlit tennis court including rackets and
tennis coach / Free use of windsurf boards, canoes, boogie boards,
pedalloes, introductory diving clinic in the pool and snorkelling
equipment / Complimentary e-mail service / Free postage of documents /
Travel information pack.
Per Person Sharing: R11,187
Option 2: Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - VALID between: 1 Apr - 15 Jul 2011
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Kenya Airways from
Johannesburg to Mombasa / Airport taxes / Airport transfers / 7 nights
acc at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa / Standard Sea Facing room /
Breakfast & Dinner / Free postage of documents / Travel information
pack.
Per Person Sharing: R11,990
Option 3: Hemingways Resort - VALID between: 15 Jun - 31 Aug 2011
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Kenya Airways from Johannesburg
to Mombasa / Airport taxes / Airport transfers to Watamu / 7 nights at
Hemingways Resort / Superior room / Breakfast & Dinner / Free
postage of documents / Travel information pack.
Per Person Sharing: R12,047
Option 4: Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa - VALID between: 01 - 31 Jul 11
INCLUDED: Return economy airfare with Kenya Airways from
Johannesburg to Mombasa / Airport taxes on your ticket / Airport
transfers / 7 nights acc at Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa / Deluxe
room / breakfast & dinner at the Bahari Restaurant / A la carte
lunch at Jahazi Bistro or Tamu Grill / Afternoon tea at Pool / Soft
drinks, house cocktails, local beers, house wines and spirits, fruit
juices / Free postage of documents / Travel information pack.
Per Person Sharing: R13,834
2011 GROUP DEPARTURES
This year eXplore Plus offers extremely exiting GROUP DEPARTURES to a couple of our destinations.
SERENGETI - Wildebeest Migration Safari: R19 573 pps
Group 1: 30 Apr - 7 May
Group 2: 8 - 15 May
Group 3: 15 - 22 May
Group 4: 21 - 28 May
Group 5: 22 - 29 May
Group 6: 28 May - 03 Jun
INCLUDED: Return airfare with Kenya Airways from Jhb to Kilimanjaro
airport / Airport taxes / Meet and greet at the airport / Return
airport transfers / 2 nights acc at Mountain Village Serena Lodge in
Arusha (first & last night) (Breakfast) / 1 night acc Lake Manyara
Serena Lodge (Full Board) / Afternoon game drive in the park / 3
nights Serengeti Serena Lodge (Full board) / Morning & afternoon
game drives (or full day game drive) in Serengeti / 1 night
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Full Board) / Half day crater tour / 4x4
stretched vehicles / unlimited game drives during safari / Professional
and knowledgeable English speaking driver guide / All national Park
entrance fees / Half litre of water pp per day during game drives /
Travel information pack / Free postage of travel documents.
KENYA - Wildebeest Migration Safari: from R18 110 pps
Group 1: 6 - 11 Aug
Group 2: 13 - 18 Aug
Group 3: 20 - 25 Aug
Group 4: 27 Aug - 1 Sep
INCLUDED: Return airfare with Kenya Airways from Jhb to
Nairobi / Airport taxes / Meet and greet at the airport / Return
airport transfers / 1 nights acc at Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi
(Breakfast & Dinner) / Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru NP / 1
night acc at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (Full Board) / 3 nights acc in
Masai Mara NP at Sarova Mara Game Camp (Full Board) / Morning and
afternoon game drives (or full day game drive) / Lunch on last day at
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, Transfer to airport / 4x4 stretched
vehicles / unlimited game drives during safari / Professional and
knowledgeable English speaking driver guide / All National Park
entrance fees / Half litre of water pp per day during game drives /
Travel information pack / Free postage of travel documents.
EGYPT - Cairo / Nile Cruise / Abu Simbel: R22 545 pps
Valid for departure: 22 Apr - 1 May 11
INCLUDED: Return airfare with Egypt Air from Jnb to Cairo /
Airport taxes / Return airport transfers / Tour to visit the Pyramids
of Giza and the Sphinx / 3 nights acc in Cairo at Ramses Hilton Hotel
(Full Board) / Full day Cairo Tour / Domestic flight to Luxor /
Meet at airport and tranfer to Nile cruise boat / 4 nights on Tiyi
Cruiser (Full Board) / Day excursions / Transfer to Abu Simbel / visit
temples of Abu Simbel / 1 night acc in Aswan at Basma Hotel (Breakfast
& Dinner) / Visit Daraw / tranfer to airport / All entrance fees to
sites on itinerary / Air-conditioned vehicles with English speaking
guide / Travel information pack / Free postage of travel documents.
MADAGASCAR - Lemurs & Whale watching: R18 597 pps
Valid for departure: 17 - 27 Sept 2011 (14 places available)
INCLUDED: Return airfare with Air Madagascar from Jhb to
Antananarivo airport / Airport taxes / Return road transfer from
airport / 2 nights acc in Antananarivo at Palissandre Hotel & Spa
(first & last night) (Breakfast) / Visit the Mandraka Nature Farm /
Visit small lemur island / Evening walk to look for nocturnal lemurs,
reptiles & insects / 2 nights acc at Vakona Forest Lodge (Breakfast
& Dinner) / Visit Perinet Reserve / 1 night acc Palmarium Hotel
(Breakfast & Dinner) / Boat transfer to Tamatave / Domestic flight
to Ile Sainte Marie / 4 nights acc at Princesse Bora Lodge & Spa
(Breakfast & Dinner) / 2 x Whale-watching excursions / Flight to
Antananarivo / Travel Information pack / Free postage of travel
documents.
KILIMANJARO: R14 837 pps
Valid for departure: 16 - 24 Jul 2011
INCLUDED: Return airfare with Precision Air from Jhb to
Kilimanjaro airport / Airport taxes / Return airport transfers / 2
nights acc in Moshi at Springlands Hotel (Breakfast) / Briefing
regarding safety and general aspects of the climb / Tranfer to park
gate / 5 nights hiking on mount Kilimanjaro (Machame Route) / National
Park, camping & hut fees / Government tourist taxes / Rescue fees
(excl evacuation by helicopter) / Qualified English speaking guide
(registered with the Natinal Parks Board) / Assistand guides, cook
& porters / Salaries for your mountain crew / All meals on the
mountain / Camping equipment / Portable oxygen for emergencies / Summit
certificates / Travel Information pack.
THAILAND: Price - to be confirmed
Departure date: October 2011
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