TOURS PROGRAMME

Cape Town is steeped in a rich history and is a cultural melting pot with its diverse and dynamic character. The Forum proposes to discover this wonderful city and its diverse activities through an optional tours programme open to registered participants and spouses.
A specific post Forum tour programme has also been tailor made for delegates and spouses.
These tours will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy some of the most outstanding natural highlights of South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Here below you will find a short description of each tour. More details are available on
the online tour booking web page: http://www.artificialstudio.com/lpgas

How to sign up for Tours

For all information and bookings on tours during the conference, a Tours Desk will be located in Forum Welcome Desk area, at the CTICC and open during the entire duration of the Forum.

Online registrations are closed, you can register on site at the forum.

See you in Cap Town, Thank you

Information

For all information on these and potential other tours, you may contact the local Forum agent:

Thebe Conferences & Events
Contact: Zenobia Rossouw
PO Box 51279
V&A Waterfront, 8002 - South Africa
Tel: +27(0)21 419 8301
Fax: +27(0)21 419 9770
zenobia@thebeconferences.co.za

Payment

Thebe accepts all major credit cards (Visa, Master, Diners and Amex, subject to an additional 3,5% service fee), and bank transfers (all bank charges are those of the clients) as well as cash payment.

Booking Deadline

Tours booking deadline: October 10th, 2007. Any tours reservation request submitted to Thebe Conferences& Events after this date and all on site reservation requests will be subject to availability.

Confirmation

Once your tour reservation request is handled, Thebe Conferences & Events will mail you an invoice/confirmation letter summarizing tour details and specifying payment status.

Cancellation Policy

The date of cancellation shall be deemed to be the date on which the written notification is received in the Thebe Conferences & Events Cape Town offices which issued the confirmation.

• 30 - 15 days prior to commencement: 25% of the total tour cost
• 14 - 8 days prior to commencement: 50% of the total tour cost
• 7 days or less prior to commencement: 100% of the total tour cost

Children

Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No unaccompanied children will be permitted on any tour. Liability Waiver must be signed by legal guardian.

 

OPTIONAL TOURS

IMPORTANT

• ALL OPTIONAL TOURS LEAVE FROM AND RETURN TO: CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (CTICC)
• ALL OPTIONAL TOURS PRICES ARE QUOTED IN RAND (ZAR).
• TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS
• ALL TOURS WILL BE GUIDED AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH

MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
Each optional tour is based on a minimum of 6 participants or above.
For less than 6 participants, Thebe reserves the right to cancel the tour or propose to join an alternative tour. Thebe will refund the ticket cost, if tour is cancelled.

 

>> HALF DAY TOURS

 

Wednesday,
24th October 2007
11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cape Malay
Cooking Safari

The walk through Cape Town’s historical quarter focuses on the extraordinary cuisine of the Cape Malay community.
While shopping for ingredients to make a typical Cape Malay dish we discover links between history, food and religion in the Bo-Kaap. This is followed by a cooking workshop in a Bo-Kaap family home which also offers the opportunity for interesting talk and interaction.

 

Including: Narration by professional guide, cooking workshop, traditional lunch and return transfer from CTICC.
Rate per person: ZAR 490 (approximate cost in Euros: 49,85 €)

 

Thursday,
25th October 2007
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Robben Island

Take a ferry to Robben Island, one of the most significant historical sights in South Africa. First a replenishment station for the Dutch East India Company, it became a leper colony, a penal colony for slaves, and then in 1960 it gained notoriety as a prison for those considered dangerous to the government. On your visit you will view Nelson Mandela's prison cell and see the lime quarries where he once worked. Ex-political prisoners will escourt you and provide a unique perspective on this aspect of South Africa's past. (Kindly note that this tour is weather dependant).

Including: Ferry to Robben Island, entrance fees, guided tour and return transfer from CTICC.
Rate per person: ZAR 420 (approximate cost in Euros: 42,75 €)

 

Friday,
26th October 2007
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Out on the Whale Whisperer

Accompany nature conservationists on a boat whale trip for a closer look at these awesome creatures and get more insight into their behavioral codes from South Africa’s most modern whaleboat. Spot whales with their young or playful whales frolicking just off the Cape coastline in the Hermanus/Gansbaai vicinity.

 

Including:Tour escort, boat ride, refreshments and return transfer from CTICC.
Rate per person: ZAR 750 (approximate cost in Euros: 76,30 €)

 

 

 

>> FULL DAY TOURS

 

Wednesday,
24th October 2007
9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Table Mountain and City Tour

A trip up Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) and a view that will take your breath away (Should Mother Nature decide differently, Cape Town view will be possible from nearby Signal Hill). Table Mountain is a sandstone plateau approximately 3km wide, rising up above the Cape Flats. The City tour will show you the following highlights: Castle of Good Hope, District Six Museum, Freedom Square, S.A. Museum, Company Gardens, St Georges Cathedral, Greenmarket Square and Table Mountain

Including: Narration by professional guide, entrance fees (SA Museum, Castle of Good Hope) and return transfer from CTICC.
Excluding: Table Mountain tickets and Lunch Rate per person: ZAR 450 (approximate cost in Euros: 45,75 €)

 

Thursday,
25th October 2007
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wine, Berry and Chocolate Tour

A short distance from the city, the Cape Winelands region is, without a doubt, one of the most alluring features of the Western Cape province. This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Winelands, through spectacular mountain backdrops and the finest Cape Dutch architecture, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. We explore the Cape’s wine route towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, tasting the“fruits of the vines”, berries and hand-made chocolates while enjoying the charm and hospitality of this unique area.

Including: Narration by professional guide, lunch, entrance fees and return transfer.
Rate per person: ZAR 590 (approximate cost in Euros: 60 €)

 

 

POST FORUM TOURS

Post Forum Tours Description
For POST FORUM TOURS DATES, please submit your preference to Thebe.

Safari Tour (4 days / 3 nights)

Adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park, lies 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, which is the “Thornybush Game Reserve”. With an abundance of bird and mammal species including the “Big 5” “(buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, rhino), it is also home to five exclusive lodges.
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Note: Should Thornybush Main Lodge not be available, Thebe reserves the right to book an alternative game lodge – rate strictly subject to change.

 

Including:
• Transfer Hoedspruit Airport / Thornybush Game Reserve / Hoedspruit
• 3 Overnights on a Fully Inclusive Basis at Thornybush Main Lodge
• 2 Optional Game Activities
Excluding:
• All airfares and air reservations, meals, personal expenses and all other services not mentioned
Rate per person:
• 10 000 ZAR (approximate cost in Euros: 1 017 €) sharing twin accommodation
• 14 000 ZAR ((approximate cost in Euros: 1 424 €) per single room

 

Victoria Falls from the Zambian Side (4 days / 3 nights)

Experience the magic of Victoria Falls for yourself on a safari tour of Africa. When the river is in flood and the falls are the largest curtain of falling water in the world, visit the magnificent Victoria Falls – one of the world’s largest wonders, enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambesi, and a day visit to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. And perhaps, whilst you are there and if time allows – how about an optional Flight of Angels trip over the Falls, or an Elephant Back safari? (optional and not included in the costs indicated).

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Note:
• Visa requirements are on passenger’s own responsibility.
• Should Zambesi Sun not be available, Thebe reserves the right to book an alternative hotel – rate strictly subject to change.

Including:
• 3 Overnights on a Bed & Breakfast Basis: Zambesi Sun (Standard Room)
• 2 Airport / Hotel Transfers
• 1 Sundowner Cruise on the Zambesi
• 1 Tour of the Falls
• 1 Full Day excursion to Chobe
National Park (Botswana)
Excluding:
• All airfares and air reservations, meals, all other excursions / optional excursions, all personal expenses and all other services not mentioned
Rate per person:
• 6 600 ZAR (approximate cost in Euros: 675 €) per person sharing twin accommodation
• 9 520 ZAR (approximate cost in Euros: 974 €) per single room

 

Rovos Rail Luxury Train Trip (2 days / 1 night)

For many visitors to South Africa, there's no finer way to see the country than on the popular Rovos Rail's weekly journeys between Cape Town and Pretoria. From the coast, the 1600 kilometer route follows an old pioneering trail carved out of the African bushveld, passing through the winelands and climbing up to the interior through the Hex River Valley. Highlights of the north and southbound routes include visits to the historic village of Matjiesfontein, a 100-year-old refreshment stop in the arid Karoo, and Kimberley (city of De Beers), the diamond boomtown that's home to the Big Hole, the world's largest man-made excavation.

Including:
• Fully inclusive (including South African brand drinks on-board)
Excluding:
• International brand drinks onboard
Rate per person:
• 12 200 ZAR (approximate cost in Euros: 1 242 €) per person sharing based on Deluxe Suite
• 18 300 ZAR ((approximate cost in Euros: 1 862 €) per person in a single Deluxe Suite