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Page 1: Tours for PRESENTATION · Tours for ACCOMMODATION schools & clubs 01684 293175 PROTEA STELLENBOSCH HOTEL • 2 Nights –13 & 14 April • Twin share rooms • Breakfast daily •

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PRESENTATION

TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMY SPORTS TOUR TO SOUTH AFRICA

INFORMATION EVENINGAPRIL 2014

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• Background on Gullivers

• Health & Safety

• Tour Information– Tour Overview

– Flights/Airline

– Accommodation

– Fixtures & hosts

– Sightseeing

– Itinerary & Inclusions

• Tour Considerations

• Useful Information

• Questions

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ABOUT US

These are just some of the reasons why over 200 schools and teams chose to tour with Gullivers:

• Established company formed in 1971 offering over 40 years experience

• Fully bonded operator providing financial security and peace of mind with ABTA, ATOL and IATA protection on all tours.

• Assured members of the School Travel Forum (STF) illustrating our commitment to Health & Safety in school travel

• Government approved to be awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (LOtC)

• Highly experienced customer focused operations team providing support throughout the whole process

Meet the Team:

Steve Badham

Regional Sales Manager

Joined Gullivers in March 2006.

• Experience: Over 13 Years

• Sporting interests: Have played representative Rugby and Football. Social tennis player

• My teams: Gloucester Rugby & Man Utd

• Places Visited: South Africa, South America, Caribbean (various Islands), Australia, NZ, Russia, Namibia and many European destinations.

• Interesting Fact: Was billeted by a young Michael Owen and his family in 1989!

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HEALTH & SAFETY

We are pleased to provide the following safety information for the components of your tour that we are arranging.

AccommodationAll accommodations have returned a completed safety assessment in line with the requirements set out by the School Travel Forum which we are assured members of. The checklists confirm that the hotels have smoke detection, fire alarms, and more than one means of escape. The checklists also confirm the existence of an appropriate food management system and general safety areas such as swimming pools and security.

TransportationAll of the transport providers have returned a completed safety assessment in line with the requirements set out by the School Travel Forum which we are assured members of. The checklists confirm that the transport providers have a valid Operating Licence, are in possession of valid indemnity, public liability insurance and transport specific insurances. They also cover themanagement of driver hours & fatigue, driver recruitment (including CRB checks, where appropriate), vehicle maintenance and emergency procedures.

Activities/SightseeingThe transport providers used to take you to these venues is included in the above. Safety assessments have been provided in line with the School Travel Forum requirements for all of the sightseeing mentioned in this presentation and what sightseeingthe group will partake in. In addition to any group management tactics the Group Leader feels is applicable we would also remind the group about the importance of following instructions and having a pre designated meeting place should anyone get lost.

The School Travel Forum – www.schooltravelforum.com

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YOUR TOUR DETAILS:

• Departure Date:

Sat 12 April 2014

(overnight flight)

• 2 nights Stellenbosch

• 1 x training

• 1 x fixture

• 4 nights in Cape Town

• 2 nights billets

• 2 fixtures

• Sightseeing

• 1 night Game Reserve

• Aquila Game Reserve

• 2 Game Drives

• Return Date:

Sun 20 April 2014

(Overnight flight)

Mon 21 April 2014

Tours for schools & clubs01684 293175 OVERVIEW

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Tours for schools & clubs01684 293175 FLIGHTS

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS• Overnight flights direct from London in to South

Africa• Domestic flights on same ticket• Hold luggage up to 20kg per person• Additional sporting allowance (on request) • Modern Airbus A330/A340 fleet• Seat back entertainment packs

FLIGHT DATES & TIMES

Routing Flight Dates TimesHeathrow/Johannesburg SA237 12 Apr 2100/0915*11 hours 15 minsJohannesburg/Cape Town SA317 13 Apr 1100/1310Cape Town/Johannesburg SA352 20 Apr 1610/1810Johannesburg/Heathrow SA234 21 Apr 2005/0625*11 hours 20 mins*Indicates next day arrival

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PROTEA STELLENBOSCH HOTEL• 2 Nights – 13 & 14 April • Twin share rooms• Breakfast daily• Stunning town famous for its University and wine routes• Stellenbosch University is renowned for producing many

international Springboks• Nestled between two golf courses• Two swimming pools• Two restaurants• Free WIFI• Beach Volleyball court• www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotel-stellenbosch

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BILLETS• 2 Nights – 15 & 16 April• Bergvliet High School• Most popular school we use for billets & get

the best feedback• Friendships & School links• Experience South African way of life• Culture exchange• Cost effective

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AQUILA GAME RESERVE• 1 Night in Bush Cottages – 19 April• Full Board (lunch, dinner and breakfast)

FACILITIES INCLUDE• Overnight safari experience• Indoor and Open Air restaurant facilities• Outdoor swimming pool• Pool Bar• Child entertainment area• Perfect R&R end to the tour and setting for your final

tour dinner

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CONFIRMED FIXTURESMON 14 APRILFootball & U15 netball vs Bridge House SchoolRugby & U14 netball vs Pniel Villagers/Pniel Secondary

WED 16 APRILAll sports vs Bergvliet High School

FRI 18 APRIL (Good Friday)Rugby vs Lagunya RFCFootball vs Langa UnitedNetball vs Vukani Secondary School

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• Post match functions• Referee/Umpire fee’s• Ambulance on standby (rugby)

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CABLE CAR UP TABLE MOUNTAIN• Return cable car to the summit• Breathtaking views across the Cape• Nature trails• Optional hike up or down the Mountain• Restaurant

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ROBBEN ISLAND• Return ferry crossing from V&A Waterfront• Guided tour from a former prisoner

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ROBBEN ISLAND• Learn about Nelson Mandela’s incarceration• Guided tour of Prison from a former inmate

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GUIDED TOWNSHIP TOUR WITH LUNCH

• Visit the local schools• Learn about Township struggles• HIV Awreness• Traditional African lunch with entertainment

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OVERNIGHT SAFARI – AQUILA GAME RESERVE

• Welcome drinks • Hearty lunch • Late afternoon Game Drive (3 hours) • Visit to the ARC• Buffet dinner• Breakfast• Early morning game drive.

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ITINERARYTours for schools & clubs01684 293175

Sat 12 April

Depart London Heathrow on your overnight flight to Cape Town. Check in assistance provided

Tue 15 AprilMorning transfer to the V&A Waterfront, board ferry for ROBBEN ISLAND TOURReturn to V&ATransfer to BERGVLIET HS

Mon 14 April

Morning at leisure.Afternoon MATCH DAY 1Post match functionReturn to hotel

Sun 13 AprilMeet & greet on arrival. Transfer to SUSPI. TRAINING SESSIONTransfer to hotel, check in and settle in to your new surroundings.

Wed 16 AprilStaff pick up studentsTransfer to TABLE MOUNTAINReturn to host school.MATCH DAY 2Post match functionDepart with hosts

Thu 17 April

Morning TOWNSHIP TOUR WITH LUNCHCheck back in to hotelEvening at leisure

Sun 21 April

Morning arrival in Heathrow.Collect bags and go through customs. TOUR ARRANGEMENTS END

Sun 20 AprilEarly morning GAME DRIVECheck out and transfer to Cape Town AirportOvernight flight back to Heathrow

Fri 18 April

Morning at leisure in Cape Town.Afternoon MATCH DAY 3Post match function

Sat 19 April

Check out and transfer to Aquila Game ReserveLate Afternoon GAME DRIVEEnd of tour meal

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PACKAGE INCLUDESTours for schools & clubs01684 293175

• Return economy class international flights with South African Airways: London / Cape Town / London via Johannesburg

• All current pre payable taxes • Meet and greet and full liaison by telephone with our local representatives throughout the tour• Two nights BB accommodation in Stellenbosch on a twin share basis • Two nights billets• Two nights BB accommodation in Cape Town on a twin share basis• One night’s Full Board accommodation at Aquila Game Reserve on a twin share. • Visit to Table Mountain – Cable car cost and transfers• Robben Island – includes boat transfer and tour of prison• Township Tour including lunch• Two game drives at Aquila Game Reserve• Driver accommodation and meals at Aquila Game Reserve• Arrangement of one training session at Stellenbosch University Sports Centre• 3 fixtures per team (1 Rugby U15, 1 Football U15, 1 Netball U15, 1 Netball U14) • All transport as indicated in the itinerary in luxury or semi-lux coaches• Cabin bag or rucksack (as preferred) printed with school name and destination, one per person.• One polo shirt per player with embroidered school name and destination• Team kit bag and a tour leader document/ laptop bag

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TOUR CONSIDERATIONSTours for schools & clubs01684 293175

Passport –

Must be valid for 30 days from day of return and have two blank adjacent pages.

Visas –UK passport holders not required.Non UK check with the SA embassy

Have you thought about:

• Spending money • Personal safety• Vaccinations

• Dietary requirements• Climate

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QUESTIONS

Steve Badham Regional Sales ManagerT: 01684 293175M: 07500 602564Steve.badham@gulliversSportsTours.co.ukwww.GulliversSportsTours.co.uk

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