River cruise
Botswana
A taste of pure wilderness with the utmost comfort and a dash of pure guest delight, hosted by an expert guide, these luxury mobile safaris explore the highlights of Botswana and Victoria Falls.
What you get
House of Travel has packages starting from a seven-day, six-night tour from $5165 a person, twin share. The Mini Explorer Safari includes six nights’ accommodation (two nights in each of Chobe, Savute and Okavango Delta), all meals, game drives, walking safaris and sightseeing.
Where you stay
Private campsites and the comfort of spacious safari tents with crisp linenadorned beds, and ensuite bathrooms with fully flushing toilets and a refreshing shower, are available on these journeys through the African wilderness.
When to go
Travel on various dates until October 31, 2018, on scheduled departures. Valid for sale to March 31, 2018, or until sold out. Flights are additional and conditions apply.
houseoftravel.co.nz, phone 0800 713 715 or call in to your nearest House of Travel store.
A magical river cruise through France, sailing along the awe-inspiring banks of the Rhone and Saone rivers with Avalon Waterways. See Europe from a truly unique vantage point on this 11-day holiday, from $5902 a person, twin share.
What you get
Begin with a Parisian adventure. Enjoy two nights in vibrant Paris, then experience seven nights on board an Avalon ship as you lose yourself in the breathtaking landscape that passes you by.
What to do
Depart Paris and begin leisurely cruising from Seurre-Macon with an onboard cheese tasting. Arrive in Lyon, France’s third largest city and gastronomic capital. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, you’ll find the twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage where you’ll go on a guided walk of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins. End your cruise with an overnight stay in the beautiful French Rivera.
When to go
Depart Paris on select dates between April and October, 2018.
avalonwaterways.co.nz, 0800 000 883 or see your travel agent.