General Information

South Africa and Beyond!

September 1 - 13, 2027

What's Included

  • Hotels and Safari Lodges – 10 nights of accommodations in 4-5 star hotels and lodges based on double occupancy.
  • Meals – Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 5 dinners.
  • Sightseeing – 2 days Cape Town and 1 day Victoria Falls sightseeing in modern deluxe motor coach with licensed guide.
  • Safari Game Drives – 9 game drives (either in 4x 4 safari vehicle or motorized boat) with a professional guide\trekker through greater Kruger National Park area and Chobe National Park
  • 3 intra-Africa domestic flights
  • Entrance fees and gratuities
  • Service Charges\Taxes and Kaza Visa for Zambia and Zimbabwe
  • Meeting Assistance and Transfers on arrival and departure (if travelling on group air schedule)

What's Not Included

  • Meals as not specified in the itinerary
  • Other personal expenses incurred while traveling

Group Airfare

  • Optional Group Airfare – There will be a group flight for purchase for those that prefer to travel with the group. This will be economy class round trip from Houston to Cape Town and Johannesburg to Houston. Estimated cost of this airfare will be $1,650 – $1,800. Airline schedules are available 8 -10 months before departure and when available, we will publish the group air schedule and cost. Each traveler will have the opportunity to purchase the group airfare at this time or purchase the land only package.
  • If purchasing your own airfare, Prelude Tours will assist you with your airport and hotel transfers (at your expense). If your flights align within 20-30 minutes of the group schedule, travelers are welcome to share the transfer with the group

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommended to safeguard your trip investment from unforeseen circumstances. Insurance must be purchased within 14 days of registration to cover pre-existing medical conditions. Visit www.preludetours.com for more information on travel insurance.

Payments and Conditions

  • Land Only Cost: $9,495.00 per person (based on double occupancy)
  • $895.00 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit due upon registration
  • $4,300.00 due Wednesday, February 10, 2027
  • $4,300.00 due Monday, May 10, 2027
  • Group Airfare – to be determined March-April,2027. Estimated cost of $1,650 – $1,800 and will be payable upon purchase of airline tickets

Cancellation Policy

(Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing)

  • Prior to February 10, 2027 – cancellation fee of $895 per person
  • February 11 – May 10, 2027 – cancellation fee of $5,195 per person
  • After May 10, 2027 – No refunds

Payment Methods

  • Check Payable to Prelude Tours and mailed to: P.O. Box 260241, Plano, TX 75026
  • Credit card – payments made by credit card will be assessed a 3% convenience fee.
  • ACH Bank payment – payments made by ACH bank draft will be assessed a $5 convenience fee
  • Click www.preludetours.com to make credit card payments

Additional Information

  • Activity level of tour –Level 3: This tour is an active tour with walking, riding in all-terrain vehicles on uneven ground and climbing steps. There will be some longer days and earlier mornings balanced with free time to enjoy your own interests. Guest should be able to walk 8,000 – 10,000 steps per day, manage their own luggage, and be able to climb in and out of safari vehicles and boats.
  • Passports must be valid for 6 months AFTER the date of return to the US – (March 13, 2028)
  • There will be no refund for unconsumed meals or unused entrance fees
  • This tour is non- transferable upon cancellation (If one cancels their tour, they cannot transfer the payments to another person)
  • When purchasing airfare with the group, seats are assigned by the airline and Prelude Tours has no control of seat assignments. If you prefer specific seats or upgrades, it is recommended that you purchase the land only option through Prelude Tours and purchase your own airfare to align with the group schedule
  • The Center for Disease Control advises all travelers to South Africa and surrounding countries to be immunized for Typhoid Fever and begin taking anti malaria medication prior to travelling. Prelude Tours recommends a consultation with your physician for specific medications required
  • The itinerary as listed is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Prelude Tours