SAA Vacations® Offers a 3rd Night Free on Safari at Thornybush Private Game Reserve!

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- South African Airways Vacations® (SAAV) has announced an offer that is majestic in scale: a 3rd night on safari free* with the purchase of its 9-day $2,799* (plus taxes and fees) Majestic Cape Town and Kruger package.  The package must be booked by June 15th in order to qualify for the free night.  Along with international and African domestic flights on South African Airways, Africa's most awarded airline, the Majestic Cape Town and Kruger package includes 4 nights at the modern and luxurious Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town on a bed and breakfast basis, with a welcome dinner and half-day Cape Winelands tour also included.  The hotel's proximity to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront situates travelers at the perfect spot for discovering the beauty and excitement of this world-renowned city voted #1 by Trip Advisor.  Two nights at the Thornybush Private Game Reserve will ensure an unforgettable safari, with multiple game drives viewing the Big Five and sumptuous meals included.  When booked by June 15th, a 3rd night of relaxation and excitement on safari will be offered for free*, courtesy of SAA Vacations®!  The package price, which includes the fuel surcharge, and free night offer are valid for departures from Sept. 1-Oct. 12.  To book this great offer, travelers should call 1-855-FLY-SAAV (359-7228), visit www.flysaavacations.com, or call your travel agent.

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"Travelers will love this 3rd night free at such a luxurious and experiential lodge.  We've secured this great bonus to make an already well-priced package even more valuable, with stays at an excellent hotel and lodge, plus activities that set Africa apart from so many other destinations," said Terry von Guilleaume, president of SAA Vacations®. "This package provides all of the must-do activities that make Africa so majestic, yet leaves travelers with room to further explore, or spend some time relaxing."

Majestic Cape Town and Kruger – 9 Days of exploring Cape Town, named #1 city in the globe by Trip Advisor, and 2 (or 3!) nights on a luxurious safari near the world-famous Kruger National Park, starting at just $2,799* (plus taxes and fees) per person:

• 4 nights at the modern and luxurious Southern Sun Waterfront in Cape Town, on a bed and breakfast basis
• 2 nights (or 3, with one night free* if booked by June 15th!) at the luxurious Thornybush Private Game Reserve, near Kruger National Park.
• Meals while at Thornybush
• Game drives viewing the Big Five
• International and domestic African flights on South African Airways, Africa's most awarded airline
• Transfers and meet and greet from SAA Vacations professional staff

About SAA Vacations®

A division of South African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa and Africa's most awarded airline, SAA Vacations® is highly regarded for its wide array of affordable luxury packages to Africa, and utilizes SAA's extensive route network to create packages for travel throughout South Africa, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, as well as East Africa. The program is managed and fulfilled by Destination Southern Africa (DSA), which was founded in 2001 and offers an extensive portfolio of tour programs with a variety of hotels, game lodges and safari companies throughout Southern Africa.  DSA was one of three tour operators in the U.S. that was officially appointed by MATCH to develop and sell travel packages for soccer fans visiting South Africa for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, making it a partner with extensive knowledge and know-how in planning the perfect African vacation.

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges.  3rd night free on safari subject to availability. Government taxes, departure and inspection fees, passenger facility charges and the September 11th Security Fee of between $170-$250 depending on the package, are additional and payable prior to departure.  Package price is valid for travel 1 Sep 2011 to 12 Oct 2011, with the same itinerary available at higher prices during other travel periods.  Prices are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, may change without notice and are not retroactive.  Blackouts, cancellation charges and other restrictions may apply.  Low add-on fares available from 26 cities in the U.S.

SOURCE South African Airways Vacations