Hosted Trip P h o t o g r a p h i c S a fa r i i n Southern Africa
A Barry & Cathy Beck Departure July 14 - 27, 2017
Featuring Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa
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Take Your Travel Experience Further: The Frontiers Hosted Group Difference Unparalleled Service and Knowledge Every Step of the Way Dear Traveler,
Linkwasha
With hosted group departures, we take it a step further. Frontiers not only customizes your journey, we are right there with you every step of the way. Hosted trip participants receive the same level of detail in their pretrip documents and final itineraries as all clients. Plus, they receive first-hand knowledge from years of our time spent in the field. Your hosts are there to answer questions about where to go for dinner, the best places to shop, and suggest the best time of day to capture the perfect photograph. You will explore the world with like-minded travelers and create memories that turn into stories for generations to come. Frontiers is excited to extend a special invitation for you to join Barry & Cathy Beck on an exclusive hosted departure in Southern Africa, July 14 – July 27, 2017. This photographic safari encompassing Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa is a Beck favorite and will provide a superb combination of the best big cat and game viewing Southern Africa has to offer. We have custom-crafted this departure to include four of the top safari camps in Southern Africa, focusing on the big cats: Zambia’s Toka Leya Camp and Shumba Camp and Zimbabwe’s Linkwasha Camp. The trip concludes at one of the most historical private game reserves that offers some of the finest game viewing on the continent, MalaMala. Each location provides a distinctive, contrasting African experience, and provides insight into the unique flora and fauna found in these regions. Limited to just 12 clients based on double accommodations, Frontiers anticipates this trip will fill quickly. Come join Barry & Cathy Beck on this amazing adventure! Sincerely,
Kathy Schulz Africa Department Manager
About Barry & Cathy Beck Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise born out of a 20 year career. Their most recent books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far, a coffee table book of photographs, and a soon-to-be-released book on Alaska.
Linkwasha
Shumba
Shumba
Toka Leya
2017 Itinerary
Friday, July 14 - Saturday July 15
Arrive at Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. Please note US Citizens will require a visa to enter Zambia. The visa may be obtained upon arrival at a cost of US $50.00 per person, or in advance at a cost of US $165.00 per person. On arrival, you will be met by our local representative and transferred by road to Toka Leya Camp. Accommodation: Toka Leya Camp - Tented Room Inclusions: Accomodation based on a full board basis inclusive of all meals, local drinks (excluding premium import brands and champagne), laundry services, park fees, guided tour of the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, guided tour of Livingstone town and Livingstone Museum, sunset river cruise, visit to a local African village and local curio shops.
Sunday, July 16
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. On arrival, you will be met by our local representative and assisted with check-in for your light aircraft transfer to Shumba Camp. Depart Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport at 2:00 PM. Upon arrival of Shumba Airstrip at 4:00 PM, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to camp. Accommodation: Shumba Camp - Tented Room Inclusions: Accomodation based on a full board basis inclusive of all meals, twice daily scheduled camp activites, park fees, laundry and all local drinks (premium imported brands and champagne excluded).
Monday, July 17 - Tuesday July 18
Enjoy two full days of game viewing in Kafue National Park.
Wednesday, July 19
At a time to be advised by the camp manager, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your 9:00 AM scheduled light aircraft transfer to Livingstone. Upon arrival of Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport at 11:00 AM, you will be met by our local representative and transferred by road to Victoria Falls International Airport. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, and after clearing Zimbabwe Customs & Immigration Services, you will be met by our local representative and assisted to check-in for the scheduled light aircraft transfer to Linkwasha Camp. Please note US Citizens will require a visa to enter Zimbabwe. The visa may be obtained upon arrival at a cost of US $30.00 per person (single entry). Depart Victoria Falls International Airport at 2:30 PM.
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Upon arrival of Linkwasha Airstrip at 3:25 PM, you will be met by a representative, who will transfer you to camp. Accommodation: Linkwasha Camp - Tented Room Inclusions: Accommodation based on a full board basis inclusive of all meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, laundry and all local drinks (premium imported brands and champagne excluded).
Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22
Enjoy three full days of game viewing in Hwange National Park.
Sunday, July 23
At a time to be advised by the camp management, you will be transferred from Linkwasha Camp to the airstrip for your private charter flights (2 x Pilatus PC12) to MalaMala Sable Camp (via Bulawayo and Polokwane). Flight duration: approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes (excluding 60 minutes for each stop en route). Upon arrival of the MalaMala Airstrip, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to Sable Camp. Accommodation: MalaMala Sable Camp - Luxury Suite Inclusions: Accommodation on a full board basis with all meals and snacks, game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by an experienced ranger, nature walks, transfers to and from the MalaMala Game Reserve airstrip, laundry - maximum 10 items per room per day, local brand beers, house wines, soft drinks and community levy.
Monday, July 24 - Wednesday, July 26
Enjoy three full days of game viewing in MalaMala Game Reserve.
Thursday, July 27
At a time to be advised by the camp manager, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your private charter flights (2 x Pilatus PC12) to Johannesburg. Flight duration: approximately 1 hour. On arrival at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, proceed to check-in for your flight back to the United States.
Toka Leya
Linkwasha
Toka Leya
Costs $17,895 per person based on double occupancy Single supplement fee: $5,800 per person. *Rates based on a group of 12 guests and subject to currency fluctuation and change for 2017. Deposit: A $4,000 per person deposit will be due to secure a reservation; a second deposit of $5,000 will be due July 28, 2016; balance due March 28, 2017. Deposits and final payments are non-refundable unless client replacement can be found. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. All costs are based on a minimum group size of 12 participants; should the group fall below 12, a small group supplement may apply. General Inclusions: • All accommodation based on double occupancy • Meals as specified • Scheduled light aircraft transfers as specified • Private charter x 2 (Pilatus PC12) Linkwasha - MalaMala - Johannesburg • Excursions and transfers as specified (Most safari camps/lodges include two game activities per day in their rate – one in the morning and the other in the afternoon); Services of the camp/lodge guides and staff • Drinks as specified – drink inclusions may differ between camps/lodges • Laundry General Exclusions: • Any drinks, park fees, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified in the itinerary • Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance • Staff gratuities • Commercial airfare and related taxes to/from the United States • Any new government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control • Zambia and Zimbabwe International Airport Departure Taxes (applicable at manned airports only) which is to be paid in US Dollar cash on departure, unless included in your air ticket cost • Zambia and Zimbabwe visa fees. If obtained upon arrival, the visa payment will need to be made in US$ cash. Change is often not provided and thus the exact amounts payable are essential. Travelers Checks and credit cards are not accepted for this purpose • Any items of a personal nature Please note: Wilderness Air has to comply with strict legislation regarding weight of aircraft. For this reason, they require guest weights prior to travel. Luggage on light aircraft transfers is restricted to 44 lbs per person and must be in soft sided bags.
Your Air Connection
When traveling as far afield as Africa, you don’t want to leave any of your air travel details to chance – or the Internet! Our team of air travel experts are standing by to coordinate all flight arrangements from your home city to Africa and beyond. Kathy Schulz will provide additional details at the time of booking.
Frontiers Contact Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. For this hosted departure, please contact: Kathy Schulz Africa Department Manager Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 kschulz@frontierstravel.com
United States Office 600 Warrendale Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 Toll-free 1-800-245-1950 Phone 724-935-1577 Fax 724-935-5388 Email info@frontierstravel.com Website www.frontierstravel.com
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The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315
Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.
The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315. Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.
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