CURRENT TOURS
- All inclusive
- Personal service
- Congenial company
- Comfortable en suite accommodation
- Door to door service
- Air conditioned vehicles
- Frequent traveller discount vouchers
Although these holidays are aimed predominantly at active seniors there is no age limit and we have entertained clients from South Africa and abroad on these tours. Some of our guests have travelled with us many times and have become friends. Fairview aims to accommodate retired people as much as possible by designing tour packages to suit their needs. In doing so, we have thus established a reputation for superb personal service.
Our scheduled tours include wildlife safari tours, whale watching and Garden Route tours. Our Namaqualand Spring Flower Tours and ecotourism trips are favourites amongst locals and visitors to the region.
Some of these are tours and others are mini-breaks, where time is spent at one particular location.
We specialise in small groups and all our vehicles are air conditioned. All our tours include home pick-ups within the Cape Peninsula and Somerset West area, transport with accredited tour guides, entrances to listed attractions, comfortable en suite accommodation, teas, lunches and dinners.
Frequent Traveller Discount Vouchers are sent out after completion of a tour and are valid for 12 months. Terms and conditions apply.
BOOKING PROCEDURE: In order to secure a booking, a duly completed booking form and 20% deposit is required. Full payment must be made at least 30 days prior to departure. If you require a booking form please
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SUTHERLAND |
| Departure Date: 26 January 2011 |
| Description: A visit to Sutherland and a chance to see the stars through a telescope on a clear Karoo night is an experience not to be forgotten.
En route we visit Matjiesfontein and explore this fascinating Victorian village. We continue to Sutherland where we have the opportunity of looking at the night sky through a telescope. On the following day we join a tour of the observatory which includes a visit to the huge SALT telescope. On the final day we return via the Michell’s and Bain’s Kloof Passes.
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WILDERNESS |
| Departure Date: 01 February 2011 |
| Description: The romance of the name Wilderness inspired this four day mini-break. We travel via Swellendam and Mossel Bay to the Wilderness where we spend three nights at the Fairy Knowe Hotel in the heart of the glorious Garden Route. During our stay we visit the town of Knysna and enjoy a ferry trip to the famous Knysna Heads. We explore the Millwood Goldfields, visit the Transport Museum in George and take a trip in the Power Van over the Outeniqua Mountains which is a truly spectacular experience. The return to Cape Town takes us through the Tradouws Pass, Barrydale, Montagu and Worcester.
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WILD COAST |
| Departure Date: 22 February 2011 |
| Description: Following last year’s success this tour will again be offered. We will be spending several wonderful days in this relatively unspoilt part of the country. The first night will be in Plettenberg Bay and from here we head for Trennerys near the Kei River mouth where we spend two nights. On the way there we cross the Kei River by means of a pontoon. There will be plenty of time to relax as well as an opportunity for a cruise up the river. We continue to Coffee Bay where we stay for a further two nights at the Ocean View Hotel. From here we visit the famous Hole in the Wall.
We return to Cape Town via Graaff-Reinet where we overnight at the Drostdy Hotel.
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GRAAFF–REINET AND PORT ALFRED |
| Departure Date: 07 March 2011 |
| Description: The first two nights will be spent in Graaff-Reinet where we visit the Valley of Desolation. We then travel to the town of Port Alfred on the Kowie River. Here we visit the local attractions and cruise around the marina and then up the river. From Port Alfred we also visit Alexandria and the historic settler town of Bathurst.
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PRINCE ALBERT |
| Departure Date: 03 April 2011 |
| Description: Spend four nights in this delightful Karoo town. Here we visit a number of local attractions and experience the flavours and fragrances of Karoo living. These will include wine tasting and a visit to an olive farm. We will also take a trip over the majestic Swartberg Pass to Oudtshoorn returning via De Rust and Meiringspoort.
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PATERNOSTER |
| Departure Date: 13 April 2011 |
| Description: This mini-break will be spent at a lovely beachfront guesthouse. Each day visits will be made to interesting places in the area. Thereafter there will be time to walk on the beach or just relax. |
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NAMIBIA |
| Departure Date: 09 May 2011 |
| Description: This is another adventure as we do a round trip of Namibia. On the outward journey we visit the Fish River Canyon, Windhoek and the Etosha National Park. On the way home we continue through to Henties Bay, Cape Cross and its seals, and overnight at Walvis Bay. We visit Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and Luderitz.
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KALAHARI SAFARI |
| Departure Date: 07 June 2011 |
| Description: The Kalahari Safari is a true wilderness touring experience not to be missed. We travel via Clanwilliam and Calvinia to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Here we look out for the Kalahari lion and the cheetah. Other game could include gemsbok, wildebeest and springbok as well as the smaller antelope. The birdlife is abundant, especially the raptors.
We return via Upington, Keimoes, Kakamas and the mighty Augrabies Falls. After visiting the cathedral at Pella we spend the final night of the holiday at Okiep.
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KAROO SECRETS |
| Departure Date: 20 June 2011 |
| Description: This tour captures the heart of the Karoo with its wide open spaces and tranquility. Two nights are spent at the award-winning Groenfontein Guesthouse in the Little Karoo. We travel via Oudtshoorn to the Great Karoo and stay at Dwarsvlei an historic home in the Middleberg area. On our way to Beaufort West for our last night, where we stay at Matoppo Inn, we will visit the bookshops of Richmond for which it has become well-known. |
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VICTORIA FALLS |
| Departure Date: 21 June 2011 |
| Description: This tour entails a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg and then on to the Victoria Falls. Here we will visit the mighty Falls and do a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. There will be time to do optional activities, the most popular being an elephant back ride and a flight in a helicopter over the Falls. |
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EASTERN CAPE EXPLORER |
| Departure Date: 14 July 2011 |
| Description: Two nights will be spent in Graaff-Reinet, much in the news of late. We will explore the town and its beautiful surroundings and travel via Nieu Bethesda and the Owl House to Cradock where we spend the night. We travel on to the Addo area where we spend two nights at a B&B called the Homestead, set in beautiful gardens. Our journey back to Cape Town is by way of the Garden Route, spending a night in Knysna. Our final day is spent along the Garden Route and Route 62. |
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BOTSWANA |
| Departure Date: 19 July 2011 |
| Description: This will take place in July and will commence in Cape Town. We fly to Johannesburg where the safari operator will meet the group. The tour continues overland to Botswana. We visit the Moremi, Chobe Game Reserves and much more. The tour finishes at Victoria Falls from where we fly back to Cape Town.
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SPRING FLOWERS |
| Departure Date: 01 August 2011 |
| Description: Come and see the annual springtime wonderland. This year there are four options available.
We start with a 4 day tour to Vredendal. Other options include the West Coast at Paternoster, another tour based in Vredendal and the last tour to Lamberts Bay & Clanwilliam for the annual wildflower show.
For full information request a brochure.
Departing
4 days, 1 August 2011 Vredendal
3 days, 8 August 2011 West Coast
4 days, 15 August 2011 Vredendal
3 days, 27 Aug 2010 Lamberts Bay & Clanwilliam
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SCOTLAND |
| Departure Date: 05 September 2011 |
| Description: From Cape Town we fly to Manchester via Dubai and on arrival pick up our vehicle and drive to the Lake District for 3 nights, staying at Keswick alongside Derwentwater. We will be visiting lakes such as Windermere and Coniston. We then drive to Scotland where we stay in the Highlands near Aberfeldy for 3 nights. We will be exploring the beautiful areas round about and then drive via Loch Ness to the Isle of Skye. We also visit the islands of Mull and Iona. The tour continues through Fort William, Glencoe and Loch Lomond. The final night of the tour will be spent in the Scottish border area. |
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MADAGASCAR |
| Departure Date: 01 October 2011 |
| Description: The details of this tour are still under review. |
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SOUTHERN SAUNTER |
| Departure Date: 06 October 2011 |
| Description: This tour takes a leisurely drive along the False Bay coastline watching out for whales and the beautiful fynbos which should be in flower. We travel via Gordons Bay and Cape Hangklip to Hermanus. From there we drive to De Kelders and Kleinbaai where we will have a two night stopover. There will be time to visit interesting places, relax or take an optional cruise to view the whales. We then visit Elim on our way to Cape Agulhas where we spend the night. We will visit the southernmost point of the African continent and see where the two oceans meet (Atlantic and Indian). |
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Should you require a more detailed itinerary of any of these tours please e-mail us or give us a call.
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PLEASE NOTE:
- Luggage consisting of a small to medium suitcase weighing up to 15kg is acceptable. All luggage should be labelled with passenger’s name.
- All participants should arrange their own insurance including cancellation cover.
- Our cancellation policy is outlined in the general terms and conditions which can be found on our booking form.
- Fairview Touring reserves the right to change itineraries of tours where necessary.
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