If South Africa is on your bucket list, get ready for the 2024 Black Sense Entertainment “South Africa Experience”! We’re taking you to the cities of Cape Town, Soweto & Johannesburg along with the spectacular Cape Town International Jazz Festival. During this trip, the sights and sounds of South Africa will be on full display including the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela. Even if you been to South Africa before, this incredible trip from February 17th – 28th will be a good reason to do it again!
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Round-trip Airfare from Newark (NJ), Raleigh (NC) or Boston (MA).
- Intra-country Flight from Johannesburg to Cape-Town.
- 4 NTs @ the contemporary, Hollywood-themed Marriott Fire & Ice Hotel in Johannesburg.
- 5 NTs @ the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cape Town.
- All ground transfers from the airport, hotels and tours.
- Breakfast Each Morning.
- The Black Sense “Welcome to Johannesburg” Dinner.
- Johannesburg Tours in Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill & Cradle of Mankind.
- Cape Town Tours of Table Mountain (which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world), Robben Island (the place where Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected president of South Africa, was imprisoned) & the V&A Waterfront.
- An African Feast including a 14 course meal, djembe drumming and live performance at one of Cape Town’s world renown restaurants.
- – The Black Sense “Farewell South Africa” Dinner.
- BSE Gift Bag and so much more…
Optional Events & Items Not Included:
- Tickets to the International Cape Town Jazz Festival.
- 1 Day Safari at the Pilanesberg National Park.
- Cable Car ride down from Table Mountain.
- Tour Gratuities.
- Travel Insurance (which is strongly recommended to protect you before and during your vacation).
PLEASE NOTE: All guests are required to have a passport which is valid for six months beyond our return date. Non-US citizens are responsible to secure any VISAs required for them to enter any destinations we are traveling to.
Cape Town International
Jazz Festival
THE BLACK SENSE HOST HOTELS
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL - CAPE TOWN
Immerse yourself in the culture and color of one of Cape Town’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Bo-Kaap. Taste your way through a flavor-filled Cape Malay gastronomic experience along two of the city’s hottest food and beverage streets, Long street and Bree, both walking distance from the 5-star hotel. If you make it in before dark, you just might catch a sunset-kissed view of Table Mountain or Signal Hill.
Hyatt Regency Cape Town is located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is near the airport and near a train station. Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre and South African Museum and Planetarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what’s happening at Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium. Discover the area’s wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
- Pool
- Fitness
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Laundry
FIRE & ICE MARRIOTT - JOHANNESBURG
Discover Hollywood elegance at our edgy, Johannesburg city center hotel. Famous for eclectic décor and Insta-Glam moments, you’ll feel like a celebrity at our progressive hotel located in the sought-after Melrose Arch precinct. Unwind in your lavish room inspired by iconic Hollywood A-listers and revel in some star treatment. Some rooms also boast stunning views over the city center. Our enticing restaurant is a gathering spot for both hotel guests and Johannesburg locals, serving up tasty burgers and decadent milkshakes in 37 exquisite flavors. Keep fit in our gym or work on your tan beside our outdoor pool. Host VIP events in our modern, light-filled meeting and function spaces which have room for up to 180 guests. Visit popular sights near our 4-star hotel, such as Nelson Mandela Square and Johannesburg Zoo. Enjoy star-studded glamor during your stay in South Africa, at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Johannesburg Melrose Arch.
- Pool
- Fitness
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant
Package Pricing
- Double Occupancy – $3495PP*
- Limited Single Occupancy – $4495PP*
(*Add $75 if departing from Raleigh, NC)
PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Deposits
July 21st or ASAP:
- $500pp for Double Occp
- $625 for Single Occp
All monthly payments of $500pp & $625 will be due the 2nd Friday of every month thereafter.
The final deposit is due by Jan. 12th.
PLEASE NOTE: Any deposit payments missed for 2 consecutive months by a guest, can lead to the cancellation of their reservation. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable; therefore, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to help protect your travel cost due to any unforeseen circumstances you may encounter. Black Sense Entertainment is not affiliated with any travel insurance companies, but Allianz Travel Insurance and Travel Guard Insurance were used by many of our guests in the past.
New York Flights
New York Flight
Jetblue Airlines
Outbound Travel: New York, NY (JFK) to Aruba, Aruba (AUA)
Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Flight: 1057
Depart: 7:00 AM
Arrive: 11:30 AM
Return Travel: Aruba, Aruba (AUA) to New York, NY (JFK)
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Flight: 1058
Depart: 12:35 PM
Arrive: 5:19 PM
Philadelphia Flights
Philadelphia Flight
American Airlines
Outbound Travel: Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to Aruba, Aruba (AUA)
Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Flight: 870
Depart: 8:25 AM
Arrive: 1:03 PM
Return Travel: Aruba, Aruba (AUA) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Flight: 534
Depart: 1:36 PM
Arrive: 6:37 PM
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