South Africa Long Walk To Freedom Tour October 2016

Integrity Tours www.integritytours.ca TICO # 2976741 (R)
LONG WALK TO FREEDOM TOUR
SOUTH AFRICA, October 17-Nov 2, 2016
JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
Friends, please join me and others on the Long Walk To
Freedom Tour in South Africa in October 2016. It is a
fantastic one-of-a kind tour. This will be my third tour to
South Africa in four years, and I’m excited to return.
Come and explore South Africa’s journey towards a
democracy in an itinerary that will astound you. You will
feel the presence and power of Nelson Mandela and his
comrades in the struggle as we visit places of
significance, from Johannesburg and Soweto, to KwaZulu
Natal, to Mveso and Qunu in the Eastern Cape, to Cape
Town and the southern tip of Africa. Over 15 days and 14
nights, you will be stunned by the beauty of the
contrasting landscapes of South Africa as we travel from
our upscale hotels in our comfortable air-conditioned luxury tour bus in gorgeous summer weather.
We will visit important museums and historical places of interest; we will go on a safari to a game reserve to share
space with animals in the wild; relax at the beach at Port St. Johns on the Indian Ocean; take the cable car ride to the
top of Table Mountain; enjoy wine-tasting in the Western Cape; visit Robben Island, Mandela’s prison-home for
eighteen years; take the fabulous coast-line trip to the Cape of Good Hope; and of course, take advantage of budget-
friendly shopping wherever we go. Experienced tour guides who possess an authentic understanding of South
Africa’s troubled history and hopeful future will accompany us on our incredible journey.
This tour will appeal to all those who have been moved by South Africa’s journey towards a democracy and who
would enjoy a pleasurable holiday experience in beautiful South Africa. I have worked closely with South African-
Canadian Tour Operator, Integrity Tours and their expert associates in South Africa to design this unique tour. The
all-inclusive package includes all international and internal flights, tour bus transportation, all hotel accommodation,
all hotel breakfasts and eight hotel dinners, three special lunches and admission costs to all venues.
It will be worth every penny of the cost. Couples, friends or colleagues at work are encouraged to team up for this
unique experience. Single occupancy hotel accommodation has an additional cost. An installment payment plan
starting with an initial down payment of $500.00 will get you started.
Secure your booking now! If you are interested in this tour and want to talk further, please call me.
Lloyd McKell
647-200-5808
Lloyd McKell is a retired educator of an Ontario public school board, and is currently Chair of Mandela Legacy
Canada.

, 2016,
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Tuesday October 18 – Johannesburg, Gauteng
The beautiful city of Johannesburg, Jo’burg for short, welcomes us with its
blooming jacaranda trees, its friendly people and its impressive modern
buildings. After a long flight, we check in to the upscale Holiday Inn
Sandton (4 nights) set in the heart of the financial district. This hotel offers
comfortable accommodation in sophisticated rooms. In-house facilities
include restaurants, a bar, a swimming pool, fitness centre as well as
business facilities. We enjoy a well-deserved evening of relaxation!
DAY 2: Wednesday October 19 - Johannesburg
Apartheid Museum: The Apartheid Museum which opened in 2001,
covers the full history of the Apartheid era in South Africa. We spend at
least two hours taking in the 22 individual exhibition areas. These
exhibitions span the beginnings of segregation in the country, the
implementation of the Apartheid system and all of the key factors that
have shaped its 20th century history. This visit provides us with an
important understanding of the historical context to begin our tour.
Liliesleaf Farm: Now restored as a heritage memorial, Liliesleaf Farm, in the early 1960’s was a secret refuge and
underground planning hideout for the armed struggle by leaders of the resistance movement including Mandela,
Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada and Joe Slovo. The discovery of this underground activity by the South
African police ultimately led to the arrest of Mandela and his comrades. Our on-site guide takes us through this
powerful and important history.
DAY 3: Thursday October 20 - Johannesburg
Constitution Hill: Constitution Hill has been the site for South Africa’s Constitution Court since the mid-1990’s but
previously it was one of the country’s most notorious prisons. The Old Fort was built in 1892 and for most of its
history, it functioned as a prison and detention centre for those awaiting trial. Our tour of this facility will take us to
the isolation cells where political activists such as Mahatma Ghandi, Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, Winnie
Mandela and many others were held awaiting trial.
FLIGHT DATES
Depart Toronto - Monday October 17, 2016,
Arrive Johannesburg - Tuesday October 18, 2016
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Depart Johannesburg - Tuesday November 1, 2016
Arrive Toronto – Wednesday November 2, 2016

Hector Pieterson Museum: This museum and memorial in Soweto pays tribute to Hector Pieterson, a 12-year old
student who, on June 16, 1976, was shot by police during a student protest. The students were protesting against
their inferior Bantu education and the imposition of Afrikaans as the language of instruction. The death of Hector
and his fellow students has come to symbolise the struggle by the youth of South Africa against the tyranny of
apartheid. June 16 is marked as National Youth Day annually.
Mandela House: Mandela House is a national monument dedicated to
offering insights into the life of Nelson Mandela and the families that
he lived with. Mandela lived in that house in his early activist days from
1946. The house has been fully renovated and hosts a visitor centre as
well as excellent multi-media and audio-visual displays outlining the
history of the Mandela family. Mandela House is located on Vilakazi
Street, Soweto which has the distinction of being the only street in the
world on which two Nobel Peace prize winners lived: Nelson Mandela
and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Chez Alina Restaurant, Soweto: a special lunch of bbq meats (braai)
and other local dishes is held for us at this popular friendly restaurant.
Origins Centre: The Origins Centre, close to the University of Witwatersrand, features many exhibits designed to
feed the interest of the visitor hungry for knowledge about the origins of humankind. The exhibits have been
carefully tailored to capture the attention of everyone from young children to academics. Data is layered in such a
way that each individual is able to choose how much information he or she wishes to access on a specific topic.
DAY 4: Friday October 21 - Johannesburg
Today is a day of leisure. Enjoy shopping at Jo'burg’s most exciting indigenous African flea market which features an
extensive variety of gift items, from works of art, to exquisite jewelry, to knick-knacks, all made by expert African
hands. Bargain your way to your best price and boast about the great deals you got. Include a visit to the vast mall at
Nelson Mandela Square, whose courtyard has an elegant and imposing 6-metre high statue of Mandela. Or you can
spend a relaxing day at the hotel pool or go on a hotel bus tour to Lion Park or to Gold Reef City. In the evening, you
can go to a jazz club or to a recommended restaurant for dinner, or both! All costs are our own.
DAY 5: Saturday October 22 - Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal
We leave Johannesburg after breakfast for a delightful 6-hour
drive (with refreshment stops) in our comfortable air-conditioned
luxury tour bus through the stunning African countryside, passing
through several small towns to arrive at the town of Mtubatuba in
the province of KwaZulu-Natal. As always, our knowledgeable
guide provides us with commentary of the history of key places we
pass by. We arrive at the Protea Hotel Umfolozi River in
Mtubatuba (2 nights) which offers comfortable accommodation in
spacious air-conditioned rooms, swimming pool and a sundowner
deck for relaxation.

DAY 6: Sunday October 23 - Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal
Safari Time! - Hluhluwe Game Reserve: Hluhluwe is the oldest game reserve in the country and internationally
renowned for its campaign to save the white rhino from extinction. The reserve is home to South Africa’s Big Five,
the name given to the following group: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. The diverse eco-systems
surrounding the reserve contribute to the abundance of wildlife found there. The open Land-rovers can carry up to
ten guests comfortably and the trained driver and experienced guide ensure that this 3-hour safari is a safe and
memorable experience for all. Get your cameras ready!
Dumazulu Cultural Village: We experience the traditional KwaZulu-Natal
hospitality at DumaZulu Traditional Village, South Africa’s biggest cultural
village site. We savour the local Zulu culture, the rhythmic drumbeat and
dancing, the delicious lunch, and a taste of Zulu beer. We marvel at the skills
of local artisans as they make spears, shields, baskets and clay pots.
DAY 7: Monday October 24 - Umhlanga Rocks, KwaZulu-Natal
We leave Mtubatuba and travel on our tour bus to Umhlanga Rocks, a holiday
resort village, 16 kilometres from the city of Durban. On the way, we take a
detour to the town of Howick which is the place where Mandela was arrested after 17 months on the run. This led to
his conviction at the Rivonia Treason Trial which sent him to prison for 27 years. An impressive sculpture of Mandela
marks the place where he was arrested. On the way to Umhlanga, we drive through Pietermaritzburg, the capital city
of KwaZulu-Natal. On arrival at Umlanga Rocks, we check in to the beautiful Protea Hotel Umhlanga Ridge (1 night)
which is located close to the beach on the Indian Ocean.
DAY 8: Tuesday October 25 – Mthatha, Eastern Cape
We leave Umhlanga Rocks and make a stop for some sightseeing in Durban, a vast city of many cultures, before
continuing on our 4-hour scenic drive to the city of Mthatha (often written as Umtata). This drive through the
countryside of the Eastern Cape will evoke Mandela’s description of the landscape in his autobiography, The Long
Walk To Freedom, as “a beautiful country of rolling hills, fertile valleys and a thousand rivers and streams”. The
drive is a real treat! We arrive at the charming Garden Court Hotel in Mthatha (3 nights), a luxury hotel featuring a
trendy sociable bar, cocktail lounge, gym and outdoor pool.
DAY 9: Wednesday October 26 - Mthatha
Today’s tour takes us through Mandela’s place of birth, his
youth and ultimate resting place. The tour bus takes us
through this stunning countryside of villages, roundhouses
and kraals, hills, valleys and rivers. We drive through Mveso,
Mqhekezweni and Qunu. Our tour guide is at his best. We
learn much that we didn’t know before. Our bus stops
occasionally to permit us to absorb this magnificent
countryside and to stand on the very ground on which
Madiba in his youth walked, played and grew to manhood. It
is an emotional and awe-inspiring experience.
DAY 10: Thursday October 27 – Mthatha
We spend a full day in the City of Port St. Johns on the Indian Ocean. Here we can spend part of the day swimming
and relaxing at the beach, and part of the day browsing through the town, and seeing the sights. Port St Johns is
renowned for its natural beauty. Lunch here is at our own cost. We return to the Garden Court Hotel in time for
dinner.

Day 11: Friday October 28 - Cape Town, Western Cape
The tour bus leaves Mthatha after breakfast for the scenic 3-hour drive to East London, where we catch the 1-hour
flight to Cape Town. If you are a first-time foreign visitor to Cape Town, prepare to be impressed. Cape Town is
reputed to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is one of the world’s most popular destinations for
tourists. The majestic Table Mountain standing guard over the city, beckons us to its lofty plateau. We arrive at the
luxury Townhouse Hotel (4 nights) which is located in the centre of the city and close to the Parliament, the historic
Company Gardens and numerous cafes, restaurants, shops and marketplaces. Cape Town will leave an indelible
impression on us.
DAY 12: Saturday October 29 - Cape Town
Table Mountain: We travel by bus some distance up the
mountain. Then we take the cable car to the mountaintop. The
cable car which holds 65 people at a time gives a comfortable 5-
minute ride and offers a 360° view of the surroundings during its
ascent. We are totally surprised: the ride is not scary at all! At the
top, to our delight, we discover a quaint restaurant, picnic tables,
walking paths, and stunning views of Cape Town and of the
surrounding oceans, and of Robben Island in the distance.
Robben Island Tour: Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of
imprisonment on Robben Island. Many of his anti-apartheid
comrades were inmates there as well. The tour of the island
prison takes approximately 3.5 hours including the 1-hour return
ferry trip. An ex-political prisoner of Robben Island will be our tour
guide as we explore this prison compound and visit Nelson
Mandela’s actual cell. We reflect on the enormous sacrifice paid by
Mandela and his comrades in their struggle for freedom for the
people of South Africa.
DAY 13: Sunday October 30 - Cape Town
Wine-lands Tour: We take a delightful half-day bus tour through the wine-lands and view the great vineyards of the
large wine-producing establishments. These vineyards, situated in a magnificent mountain valley, enjoy a mild
Mediterranean climate ideally suited for their product. We will visit a world-class winery, taste award-winning wines
and savour the natural beauty of one of South Africa’s most popular tourism destinations. The afternoon of this day
is free for individual choice of activities.
DAY 14: Monday October 31 - Cape Town
The Bo-Kaap Museum: This museum tour gives us an insight into the history
and lives of the Cape Malay people. Bo-Kaap is one of the oldest and the
most fascinating residential areas in Cape Town. The residents of Bo-Kaap are
descendants of people who were enslaved by the Dutch and brought in from
Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and various African countries during the
16th and 17th centuries. We will delight in the brightly coloured homes and
romantic cobble-stoned streets that date back to the 18th century.

Cape of Good Hope: Our Long Walk to Freedom Tour ends with an
impressive scenic coastal drive to the Cape of Good Hope at the
southern end of South Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans
meet. The tour bus drives past numerous panoramic views of
beautiful beaches which, prior to 1994, black people were prevented
by law from using. At the Cape of Good Hope, group or individual
photographs around the iconic signpost are almost obligatory to
ensure lasting memories of this great place on earth. On the return
trip to Cape Town, we stop at Boulders Beach to view the nesting
penguins which seem unconcerned about the presence of humans.
DAY 15: Tuesday November 1
The Long Walk To Freedom Tour comes regrettably to an end. After breakfast, the tour bus leaves Townhouse Hotel
for Cape Town Airport for the flight to Johannesburg, and from there, back to Toronto.
END OF TOUR
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LONG WALK TO FREEDOM TOUR - SOUTH AFRICA
Oct 17th
– Nov 2st
, 2016
with
Tour Group: 30 persons
Cost: $6,995.00 per person based on double occupancy (includes all taxes)
Single Supplement: Additional $1,250 (for solo travellers not sharing room). If you are travelling alone and would like
to share a room, please let us know
Deposit: $500 as soon as possible Installment Payment Plan available (final payment due August 15, 2016)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
 International return flight (Toronto – Johannesburg) and internal flights
 All accommodation as per above itinerary (or similar)
 Meals: All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners
 Transport in private, luxury, air-conditioned vehicles
 Local driver (English-speaking) on all bus tours
 Local guide (English-speaking) on all sightseeing excursions
 Entrance fees to sightseeing venues as stated in the itinerary above
 Porterage at airports and hotels (1 x standard piece of luggage per person)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
 Gratuities for guides and drivers (Recommended: $5 per day for guide and $3 per day for driver per person)
 All other transport
 All other sightseeing
 Personal expenses such as tips for meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, telephone calls and laundry
 Any other services not mentioned above
 Travel and Medical Insurance not included – we strongly recommend that you purchase sufficient insurance for
travel and medical needs
NEXT STEPS:
 Complete Registration Form
 Pay deposit of $500
 Attend presentation to learn more about this tour
 Ensure Passport is valid (must be valid for at least 6 months from date of departure)
For more information:
Ramie Veerappan, Integrity Tours: ramie_veerappan@yahoo.com 416-768-5375
Lloyd McKell: lloyd.mckell@rogers.com 416-755-8476 (h), 647-200-5808 (c)

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