SOUTH AFRICA SPOTLIGHTED ON THE BACHELOR

*Destination Showcased in Episode 9, Airing Monday, February 28*

New York, NY, February 22, 2011…… Lush landscapes, pristine wilderness and awe-inspiring encounters with nature’s most magnificent creatures in their natural habitats will enchant the newest Bachelor, Brad Womack, and his three beautiful Bachelorettes as they embark on their romantic journey of a lifetime in SOUTH AFRICA.

Their iconic South African journey will take them to Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sand, renowned for its Big Five Game viewing and world class luxury experience.  This family-owned jewel on the banks of the Sabie River in KrugerNational Park offers ultra-luxurious private villas, magnificent viewing decks, a complete health spa and gym, superb cuisine, one of the best wine cellars in the bush, and a dedicated and attentive staff.  A sumptuous, torchlit dinner under the African sky, a fascinating bushwalk after a hearty breakfast, a cultural visit to a local  village to meet the Shangaan people – every activity is personalized, to make each guest’s stay a truly  unique and memorable experience. 

Brad’s date activities will include the thrill of morning and evening safari game drives to spot the Big Five, along with a host of other amazing animals; a tryst at the Chalkley Tree House, recently featured on the front cover of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, a secure bush bedroom under the African stars, with all the comforts of a five star safari lodge; and an interaction at Elephant Whispers, to exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats in return for a short ride atop these impressive titans of the bush.

Another highlight is a helicopter tour to the Blyde River Canyon in the Drakensberg Mountains, an area of breathtaking scenic splendour.  Winging over majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and exotic rock formations, Brad and his date will land at a secluded spot, the Pinnacle, to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with panoramic views stretching out below them.

The poignant Rose Ceremony will take place at Lion Sands’s Tinga Legends Lodge, a classic safari lodge built around an enormous Jackalberry tree which is reputed to be over 200 years old.

The party will arrive rested and refreshed after enjoying luxurious service with the finest South African wines, cuisine, entertainment and seat comfort on South African Airways, whose daily flights to South Africa from New York and Washington, DC offer travel convenience and award-winning service.

South African Tourism and South African Airways Vacations have created The Bachelor Ultimate South Africa Getaway, a fantastic 10 days/7 nights package inspired by Brad and the Bachelorettes’ romantic South African adventure that includes the following:

·         Roundtrip international flights from New York’s JFK Airport or Washington DC’s Dulles Airport

·         Internal South Africa flights from Cape Town International to Kruger Airport, and from Kruger Airport to O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg

·         4 nights’ accommodations with breakfast at the ultra-chic One&Only Cape Town

·         A Bento Box for two with a sake tasting OR a Romantic Picnic for two with a bottle of House wine

·         A couples massage in a couples’ treatment room at the One&Only luxury spa

·         Full and half day Cape Town area tours to Cape Point and the Winelands

·         Full day Great White Shark cage diving trip in Gansbaai

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